diff --git "a/TinyStories_377.txt" "b/TinyStories_377.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_377.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Lily stumbled over the stick. She fell down hard. She hurt her knee and her elbow. She cried out loud. The huge dog heard her cry. It ran towards her. + +Lily was scared. She thought the dog would bite her. She closed her eyes and waited. But the dog did not bite her. It licked her face and wagged its tail. It was a friendly dog. It wanted to play with her. + +Lily opened her eyes and smiled. She petted the dog and said sorry. The dog said woof and nuzzled her. Lily got up and hugged the dog. She was happy. She had a new friend. +Ben and Lily were playing with their dog, Spot. Spot was a big and friendly dog, who liked to run and jump and lick. He had a red collar with a tag that had his name and address on it. + +One day, Ben and Lily saw a big truck outside their house. It was the mail truck. The mailman had a lot of letters and packages to deliver. He also had a whistle that he blew when he saw a dog. + +Spot heard the whistle and ran to the mail truck. He wanted to say hello to the mailman and see what he had. But the mailman did not like dogs. He was afraid of them. He saw Spot and shouted, "Go away, you bad dog!" + +Spot did not understand. He thought the mailman was playing with him. He jumped on the mail truck and tried to grab a package. The package was big and heavy and had a lot of tape on it. Spot tore the tape with his teeth and opened the package. + +Inside the package, there was something interesting. It was a big and shiny collar. It had a lot of bells and beads and ribbons on it. It looked like a necklace. Spot liked it. He put it around his neck and shook his head. The collar made a lot of noise. It sounded like music. + +Ben and Lily saw what Spot had done. They ran to the mail truck and tried to stop him. They said, "Spot, no! That is not your collar! That is someone else's collar! You have to give it back!" + +But Spot did not listen. He liked his new collar. He thought it was better than his old collar. He ran away from the mail truck and the mailman and the children. He ran to the park, where he met other dogs. He showed them his new collar and said, "Look at me! I have the most interesting collar in the world!" +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big orange ball on the grass. It was warm and shiny. + +"Let's play with the ball!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They ran to the ball and kicked it. The ball bounced and rolled. They chased it and laughed. + +But then a big dog came. It barked and ran to the ball. It wanted to play too. It bit the ball and made a hole. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben said. + +They ran to the dog and tried to get the ball. But the dog was faster and stronger. It shook the ball and made it smaller. + +"Stop it!" Lily and Ben said. + +They were sad and scared. They wanted their ball back. + +A man came. He was the dog's owner. He saw what the dog did. He was sorry and angry. + +"Bad dog!" he said. He took the ball from the dog and gave it to Lily and Ben. "I'm sorry, kids. My dog likes balls too much. He didn't mean to ruin your ball. Here, take this one instead." + +He gave them another ball. It was blue and new. It was warm and shiny too. + +"Thank you, mister!" Lily and Ben said. + +They smiled and hugged the ball. They were happy again. + +They played with the ball and the dog. The dog was nice and gentle. He licked their faces and wagged his tail. He learned to share and not to bite. + +They had fun and made a new friend. They learned to prevent the dog from breaking their ball. They learned to be kind and forgiving. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with tubes. Tubes are long and round. They can roll them, blow in them, or make noises with them. + +One day, Tom and Sue find a big tube in the park. It is bigger than them. They wonder what is inside. They look at both ends, but they see nothing. + +"Let's send something in the tube and see what happens," Tom says. + +"Okay, what should we send?" Sue asks. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He sees a ball on the grass. He picks it up and runs to the tube. He puts the ball in one end and pushes it hard. + +"Bye-bye, ball!" he says. + +Sue runs to the other end and waits. She hopes to see the ball come out. But nothing happens. The ball is stuck in the tube. + +"Oh no, where is the ball?" Sue says. + +Tom runs to the other end and joins Sue. They both look inside the tube. It is dark and gloomy. They cannot see the ball. + +"Maybe the tube is broken," Tom says. + +"Maybe the ball is scared," Sue says. + +They feel sad. They want their ball back. They try to shake the tube, but it is too heavy. They try to yell in the tube, but it is too quiet. + +They sit on the ground and sigh. They do not know what to do. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud pop. They look up and see the ball flying out of the tube. It bounces on the grass and rolls to them. + +"Wow, the ball is free!" Tom says. + +"Yay, the ball is back!" Sue says. + +They jump up and hug the ball. They are happy. They think the tube is magic. + +"Let's send something else in the tube and see what happens," Tom says. + +"Okay, what should we send?" Sue asks. + +They look around and see a frog on a rock. They smile at each other. They have a new idea. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big dog with a man. The dog was brown and white and had a long tail. The man was tall and wore a hat and a coat. + +"Look, a dog!" Lily said. "Can we pet him?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "He looks weird. His hat is funny and his coat is dirty." + +They watched the dog and the man walk by. The dog sniffed the grass and the trees. The man looked at the sky and the birds. He did not look at Lily and Ben. + +"Hello," Lily said to the man. "What is your dog's name?" + +The man did not answer. He kept walking with the dog. He did not smile or wave. + +"Hey, why don't you talk?" Ben said. "Are you rude?" + +The man did not answer. He and the dog went out of the park. They disappeared behind a wall. + +Lily and Ben wondered where they went. They wondered why the man was so quiet. They wondered why the dog was so big. + +"Maybe they are spies," Lily said. "Maybe they have a secret mission." + +"Maybe they are aliens," Ben said. "Maybe they came from another planet." + +They shrugged and went back to playing. They forgot about the dog and the man. They had more fun things to do. +Tom and Sue wanted to sail on the lake. They had a small boat with a white sail. They put on their life jackets and got in the boat. They pushed the boat into the water and the wind filled the sail. + +"Look, we are sailing!" Tom said. "This is fun!" + +"Yes, it is!" Sue said. "But look at the sky. It is getting dark and cloudy. Maybe there will be a storm." + +They looked at the sky and saw big black clouds. They heard thunder and saw lightning. They felt rain and wind. The lake became rough and the boat rocked. + +"Oh no, this is terrible!" Tom said. "We have to go back to the shore. We are scared!" + +They tried to turn the boat around, but the wind was too strong. The sail ripped and the boat tipped over. They fell into the water and got wet and cold. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. "Someone, please help us!" + +A man on the shore heard them and saw them. He had a big boat with a motor. He quickly drove his boat to them and threw them a rope. He pulled them into his boat and wrapped them in a warm blanket. + +"Are you okay?" he asked. "You should not sail in a storm. It is very dangerous." + +"Thank you for saving us!" Tom and Sue said. "We are sorry. We did not know there would be a storm. We will not sail again without checking the weather." + +The man smiled and nodded. He drove them back to the shore and helped them get out of his boat. He gave them a hug and said goodbye. + +Tom and Sue ran to their mom and dad, who were waiting for them. They told them what happened and said they were sorry. Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were glad they were safe. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful when they sail and to always listen to their mom and dad. +Poppy was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long yellow hair and a pink dress. Poppy took Lily everywhere she went. + +One day, Poppy and her mom went to the store. Poppy wanted to buy some candy, but her mom said no. Poppy was sad, but she did not cry. She held Lily in her arms and followed her mom. + +At the store, Poppy saw a big teddy bear. It was brown and fluffy and had a red bow. Poppy wanted the teddy bear, but her mom said no. Poppy was angry, but she did not yell. She hugged Lily tighter and walked away. + +Poppy and her mom finished shopping and went to the car. Poppy put Lily on the seat next to her and buckled her seat belt. She looked out the window and saw the teddy bear in the store window. She wished she had the teddy bear, but she did not whine. She kissed Lily and said, "You are my best friend." + +But Lily did not say anything. Poppy looked at Lily and saw that she was not smiling. She saw that Lily's hair was tangled and her dress was dirty. She saw that Lily's eyes were dull and her nose was broken. Poppy felt uncomfortable. She wondered if Lily was happy with her. + +Poppy said, "Lily, are you sad? Do you want the teddy bear?" But Lily did not answer. Poppy felt sorry. She said, "Lily, I love you. You are my favorite doll. I don't need the teddy bear. I only need you." + +But Lily still did not say anything. Poppy felt lonely. She wished Lily could talk to her. She wished Lily could hug her back. She wished Lily could be real. +Lily and Max liked to sort their toys by color. They had a big box of toys with many colors: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. They took out the toys and put them in different piles on the floor. + +"Look, I have a red car and a red ball," Max said. "And I have a blue train and a blue hat," Lily said. They smiled and kept sorting. + +Then they found a toy alligator. It was green and yellow and had sharp teeth. "Wow, this is a brilliant alligator," Max said. "Where should we put it?" + +Lily thought for a moment. "It has two colors, so it does not fit in one pile. Maybe we can make a new pile for toys with two colors." + +Max nodded. "That is a good idea. Let's do that." They made a new pile for the alligator and other toys with two colors. They were happy with their sorting. + +But then they heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a real alligator in the window. It was big and scary and had hungry eyes. "Aaaah!" they screamed. "Help!" + +Their mom heard them and ran to the room. She saw the alligator and grabbed a broom. She chased the alligator away and closed the window. She hugged Lily and Max and said, "Don't worry, my darlings. You are safe now. That was a naughty alligator who escaped from the zoo. The zookeepers are looking for him." + +Lily and Max were glad that their mom saved them. They thanked her and said, "We love you, mom. You are brilliant, too." They gave her a kiss and a hug. Then they went back to sorting their toys. They decided to keep the toy alligator in the new pile, but they also put it far away from the window. They did not want to see a real alligator again. +Sam and Mia like to play in the river. They have a raft that they made with wood and rope. They put the raft in the water and get on it. They use sticks to push the raft along. + +"Look, Mia, a bright fish!" Sam says. He points to a shiny fish that swims near the raft. "Can we get it?" + +Mia shakes her head. "No, Sam, we can't get the fish. The fish is not ours. The fish lives in the river. We have to be nice to the fish." + +Sam nods. He does not want to be mean to the fish. He likes the fish. He says, "Okay, Mia, we won't get the fish. We will just look at the fish. The fish is very pretty." + +Mia smiles. She agrees with Sam. The fish is very pretty. She says, "Yes, Sam, the fish is very pretty. And so is the river. And so is our raft. We have a lot of fun on our raft, don't we?" + +Sam smiles back. He says, "Yes, Mia, we have a lot of fun on our raft. We are very lucky to have a raft. And to have each other. We are the best friends, right?" + +Mia nods. She says, "Right, Sam, we are the best friends. And we love our raft. And we love the river. And we love the bright fish. We love everything!" + +They hug each other and laugh. They keep playing on their raft. They are very happy. +Sara liked to help her mom make bread. She liked to feel the dough in her hands. It was soft and sticky and fun to play with. Mom told her to roll the dough into a ball and put it in a big bowl. Then she covered the bowl with a cloth and said they had to wait. + +"Why do we have to wait, mom?" Sara asked. + +"Because the dough needs to grow bigger," mom said. "There is something in the dough that makes it increase. It is called yeast. Yeast is like a tiny friend that helps the dough rise." + +Sara was curious. She wanted to see the dough increase. She lifted the cloth and peeked inside the bowl. The dough was still the same size. She was disappointed. She thought maybe the yeast was too slow. She decided to help the yeast. She took the dough out of the bowl and squeezed it hard. She thought if she made the dough tight, it would grow faster. + +But when she put the dough back in the bowl, it did not look right. It was not round and smooth anymore. It was flat and wrinkled. Mom came back and saw what Sara had done. She was not happy. + +"Sara, what did you do to the dough?" mom asked. + +"I tried to help the yeast," Sara said. "I made the dough tight so it would increase." + +Mom shook her head. "Sara, that is not how it works. You cannot make the dough increase by squeezing it. You have to let it rest and give it space. The yeast needs air and warmth to do its job. If you make the dough tight, you will ruin it. Now we have to start over." + +Sara felt sorry. She did not mean to ruin the bread. She wanted to help mom. She learned a lesson. She learned that sometimes you have to be patient and let things happen on their own. She learned that making things tight is not always good. She learned that yeast is a tiny friend that needs care and respect. She hugged mom and said she was sorry. Mom hugged her back and said it was okay. They made a new dough and waited for it to increase. Sara did not touch it this time. She watched it grow and smiled. She was happy to help mom make bread. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fountain. The water is cool and shiny. Sara and Ben want to go near the fountain. + +"Can we go, Mom?" they ask. + +"Yes, but be careful. Don't get wet," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben run to the fountain. They see other kids playing with the water. They want to join them. They spring up and down and try to catch the water drops. They laugh and have fun. + +But soon, they get wet. Their clothes are wet. Their shoes are wet. Their hair is wet. They feel cold and sticky. + +"Oops, we got wet," Sara says. + +"Mom will be mad," Ben says. + +They run back to Mom. Mom sees them and shakes her head. + +"Look at you. You are wet. You did not listen to me," Mom says. + +She takes out a big towel from her bag. She wraps Sara and Ben in the towel. She rubs them dry and warm. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Sara and Ben say. + +"It's okay. I love you. But next time, listen to me. I know what is good for you," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben hug Mom. They learn their lesson. They listen to Mom. They are happy. +Lily and Max are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Max has a car. They are having fun making noises and pretending to go on adventures. + +Lily sees a roll of tape on the table. She has an idea. She takes the tape and runs to Max. "Look, Max, I have tape!" she says. "We can make something with it!" + +Max is curious. He likes to make things. He follows Lily to the couch. Lily shows him how to tear off pieces of tape and stick them together. They make a long chain of tape. "Wow, this is cool!" Max says. "What is it?" + +Lily thinks for a moment. She smiles. "It is a snake!" she says. "A big, long snake! We can play with it!" + +They take the tape snake and wrap it around their toys. They make hissing sounds and pretend to scare them. They laugh and have fun. + +Mom comes into the living room. She sees the tape snake and the toys. She is surprised. She asks Lily and Max what they are doing. They tell her they made a snake with the tape. They show her how they play with it. + +Mom smiles. She is proud of Lily and Max. They are creative and clever. They can make something out of nothing. She tells them they did a good job. She hugs them and kisses them. She says she loves them. + +Lily and Max are happy. They love Mom. They love their tape snake. They love playing together. They are proud of themselves. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big box under their bed. They open the box and see many new things inside. They see books, clothes, games, and a skull. + +"Wow, look at this skull!" Ben says. He picks up the skull and holds it in his hands. It is white and hard and has many holes. "It is scary and cool!" + +"Where did it come from?" Sara asks. She is curious and afraid. She does not like the skull. She thinks it is ugly and creepy. "Is it real?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. He puts the skull on his head and pretends to be a monster. He makes loud noises and chases Sara around the room. "Rrrr, I am a skull monster! I will eat you!" + +"Stop it, Ben!" Sara cries. She runs away from Ben and hides behind the door. She does not think it is funny. She thinks it is mean. "You are not a monster, you are my brother! Take off the skull!" + +Ben sees that Sara is sad and scared. He feels sorry and stops playing. He takes off the skull and puts it back in the box. He goes to Sara and hugs her. "I am sorry, Sara. I was just joking. I did not want to hurt you." + +"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you," Sara says. She hugs him back and smiles. "But please don't play with the skull again. I don't like it." + +"Okay, I won't," Ben says. He agrees with Sara. He does not like the skull either. He thinks it is boring and weird. "Can we play with something else?" + +"Yes, we can," Sara says. She looks at the box and sees a game. It is a puzzle with many pieces and colors. "How about this game? It looks fun and easy." + +"Sure, let's try it," Ben says. He likes puzzles. He thinks they are smart and fun. He takes out the game and opens it. "Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, I do," Sara says. She likes puzzles too. She thinks they are pretty and fun. She sits next to Ben and helps him. "We can do it together." + +They start to play the game. They find the pieces that match and fit them together. They make a picture of a house and a garden. They are happy and proud. They enjoy the game. + +"I like this game," Ben says. He looks at the picture and smiles. "It is nice and fun." + +"Me too," Sara says. She looks at the picture and smiles. "It is new and fun." + +They finish the game and show it to their mom. Their mom is happy and proud too. She praises them and hugs them. "You did a great job, Sara and Ben. You are very clever and kind." + +"Thank you, mom," Sara and Ben say. They love their mom. They think she is the best. "We love you, mom." + +"I love you too, Sara and Ben," their mom says. She loves them too. She thinks they are the best. "Do you like the new things in the box?" + +"Yes, we do," Sara and Ben say. They like the new things in the box. They like the books, the clothes, the games, and the skull. Well, maybe not the skull. "But we like the puzzle the most." + +"That's good," their mom says. She is glad they like the new things in the box. She knows they are from their grandma. Their grandma sent them as a gift. "Your grandma gave them to you. She loves you too. She recommends you to read the books, wear the clothes, play the games, and learn from the skull." + +"Learn from the skull?" Sara and Ben ask. They are confused and curious. They wonder what the skull can teach them. "What do you mean, mom?" + +"Well, the skull is not real. It is a model. It shows you how your head is inside. It has bones and teeth and a brain. It helps you to know how you think and feel and talk," their mom says. She explains to them what the skull is and what it does. She thinks it is interesting and useful. "Your grandma is a doctor. She knows a lot about skulls. She wants you to know too." + +"Oh, I see," Sara and Ben say. They understand what their mom says. They think the skull is not scary and cool anymore. They think it is interesting and useful too. "Thank you, grandma. We love you, grandma." + +They decide to give the skull another chance. They take it out of the box and look at it again. They ask their mom +Anna and Ben were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see new things and have fun. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +After a long time of driving, they arrived at a big building. Mom said it was a hotel, where they could sleep and eat. Ben wanted to see the hotel, but Anna was nervous. She did not like new places. She held mom's hand and walked slowly. + +They went inside the hotel and saw a lot of people. Some were carrying bags, some were talking, some were sitting. There was a big desk with a man behind it. Dad went to the desk and talked to the man. He gave him some papers and some keys. + +Anna and Ben followed mom to a big box with doors. Mom said it was an elevator, and it could take them up and down. She pushed a button and the doors opened. They got inside the elevator and the doors closed. Anna felt scared. She did not like the elevator. She wanted to get out. + +She started to cry and demand to go back. She said she did not want to stay in the hotel. She wanted to go home. Mom hugged her and tried to calm her down. She said it was okay, they would only stay for a few nights, and then they would go home. She said the hotel was nice and safe, and they would have a cozy room with a big bed. + +The elevator stopped and the doors opened. They got out and walked to their room. Dad opened the door with the key and they went inside. The room was bright and clean, with a window, a TV, a table, and a big bed. Anna and Ben saw some toys on the bed. Mom said they were a gift from the hotel, to make them happy. + +Anna and Ben smiled and ran to the bed. They forgot their fear and started to play with the toys. Mom and dad smiled too. They were glad their children were happy. They unpacked their bags and relaxed. They were ready to enjoy their trip. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, elephants, and monkeys. But their favorite was the big gorilla. He was very strong and hairy, and he made loud noises. + +"Can we go closer, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't touch the fence or make him angry," mom said. + +Ben and Lily walked to the fence and waved at the gorilla. The gorilla looked at them and waved back. He seemed friendly and funny. + +"Hello, gorilla!" Lily said. "What is your name?" + +The gorilla did not answer. He just smiled and showed his teeth. + +"Maybe he can't talk," Ben said. "Maybe he only knows gorilla words." + +Suddenly, they heard a loud siren. It was the zoo alarm. Something was wrong. + +"Quick, kids, we have to go!" mom said. "There's a problem with the gate. The gorilla might escape!" + +Ben and Lily were scared. They did not want the gorilla to hurt them or anyone else. They ran after their mom, but they looked back at the gorilla. + +The gorilla saw the open gate. He had a chance to run away and be free. But he also saw the people. They were afraid and confused. He did not want to make them more scared. He did not want to fight or run. He wanted to be nice and calm. + +So he did something surprising. He walked to the gate and closed it with his hand. Then he sat down and put his hands up. He was surrendering. He was showing that he was not a bad gorilla. + +The zookeepers came and thanked the gorilla. They gave him a banana and a hug. They said he was a good and smart gorilla. + +Ben and Lily saw what the gorilla did. They were amazed and happy. They clapped and cheered for the gorilla. + +"Wow, gorilla, you are awesome!" Ben said. + +"Yes, gorilla, you are brave and kind!" Lily said. + +The gorilla smiled and waved at them. He was glad that they were his friends. He was a clear hero. +Tim and Sam were friends who lived in a small village. They liked to play near the river, where the water was smooth and cool. One day, they saw a big fire in the sky. It was coming from the other side of the village. + +"Look, Tim, fire!" Sam said. "Let's go see!" + +"No, Sam, fire is bad. It can burn us and our homes. We should stay here and wait for our moms and dads," Tim said. + +But Sam did not listen. He ran towards the fire, curious and brave. Tim followed him, scared and worried. They reached the edge of the village, where the fire was very close. They saw people screaming and running, and houses falling and burning. + +"Sam, we have to go back! It's too dangerous!" Tim said. + +But Sam did not hear him. He saw a shiny thing on the ground, near a burning house. It looked like a toy. He wanted to have it. He ran towards it, ignoring the fire and the smoke. + +"Sam, no!" Tim shouted. + +But it was too late. Sam reached the shiny thing, and picked it up. It was very hot. It burned his hand. He dropped it and cried. The fire was all around him. He could not see Tim. He could not see anything. + +Tim saw Sam disappear in the fire. He was very sad. He wanted to help him, but he could not. He turned around and ran back to the river, hoping to find his mom and dad. But he did not find them. He did not find anyone. The fire had burned the whole village. Tim was alone. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they find a big box. They make the box into a house. They put a blanket on the box and some flowers on the door. + +"Let's play marry," Anna says. "You be the groom and I be the bride." + +"OK," Ben says. "But what is marry?" + +"Marry is when you love someone and you say 'I do' and you kiss," Anna says. "My mommy and daddy are married. They have rings on their fingers." + +"OK," Ben says. "But it is cold today. Can we wear coats?" + +"Yes, we can wear coats," Anna says. "But we also need hats and veils. I have a hat and a veil in my backpack. You can wear my hat and I wear my veil." + +Anna and Ben put on their hats and veils. They hold hands and walk to the box. They pretend the box is a church. They say "I do" and they kiss. They are happy. + +"Anna and Ben are married!" they shout. + +They hear a clap. They look out of the box. They see Anna's mommy and Ben's daddy. They are smiling. + +"Can we play marry too?" Anna's mommy and Ben's daddy ask. + +"Yes, you can play marry too," Anna and Ben say. "But you need hats and veils too." + +Anna and Ben share their hats and veils with their parents. They all play marry in the park. They have fun. It is a good day. +Lila liked to use her toy piano. She wanted to be a musician when she grew up. She played songs that she learned from her mom and dad. Sometimes she made up her own songs too. + +One day, she saw a big truck outside her house. It had a lot of boxes and bags. She asked her mom, "What is that?" + +Her mom said, "That is our new neighbor. He is a musician too. He plays the guitar and sings. Maybe you can be friends with him." + +Lila was curious. She wanted to meet the new neighbor. She took her toy piano and went outside. She saw a man carrying a guitar case. He smiled at her and said, "Hi, I'm Sam. What's your name?" + +"I'm Lila. I play the piano. Do you want to hear my song?" Lila said. + +"Sure, I'd love to hear your song. Can I use your piano?" Sam said. + +"Yes, you can use it. It's very useful. It makes nice sounds." Lila said. + +They sat on the grass and played the piano together. They took turns to sing and listen. They had fun and became friends. Lila learned some new songs from Sam. Sam liked Lila's songs too. They decided to play music together more often. They were happy musicians. +Mia loved her monkey toy. She hugged it every night when she went to sleep. She named it Mimi and told it stories and secrets. Mimi was her best friend. + +One day, Mia went to the park with her mom and dad. She brought Mimi with her and played on the swings and slides. She was very happy. But then, she saw a big dog running towards her. She was scared. She dropped Mimi and ran to her mom and dad. + +The dog picked up Mimi and ran away. Mia cried and cried. She wanted Mimi back. She felt sad and lonely. + +Her mom and dad tried to comfort her. They hugged her and kissed her and said, "Don't worry, Mia. We will find Mimi. We love you very much." + +They looked for the dog and Mimi. They asked other people in the park if they saw them. They searched everywhere. But they could not find them. + +Mia was losing hope. She thought she would never see Mimi again. She sobbed and sobbed. + +Then, she heard a familiar sound. It was Mimi's squeak. She looked up and saw the dog coming back. He had Mimi in his mouth. He wagged his tail and dropped Mimi at Mia's feet. + +Mia was overjoyed. She picked up Mimi and hugged her tight. She thanked the dog and petted him. He licked her face and wagged his tail more. + +Mia's mom and dad smiled and hugged them both. They said, "We are so happy you found Mimi. You are very brave, Mia. And you are very kind, doggy." + +Mia smiled and said, "Thank you, mom and dad. Thank you, doggy. I love you all. And I love Mimi. She is my best friend." + +They all went home together. Mia and Mimi cuddled in bed. They felt peaceful and safe. They fell asleep with a smile. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big red ball that they liked to kick and throw. They also liked to look at the flowers, especially the poppies. The poppies were bright and pretty, and they had soft petals and black seeds. + +One day, Tom kicked the ball too hard and it flew over the fence. Lily ran after it, but she could not see it. She heard a loud pop and a hiss. She found the ball in the neighbor's yard, but it had a hole in it. It was flat and sad. + +"Oh no, Tom! The ball is broken!" Lily cried. She picked up the ball and ran back to the fence. Tom was waiting for her. He saw the ball and felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break the ball. Can we repair it?" Tom asked. + +Lily shook her head. "I don't know how to repair it. It has a deep hole. Maybe we need a patch or some glue. But we don't have those things." + +Tom thought for a moment. He had an idea. He ran to the flower bed and picked some poppies. He brought them to Lily and said, "Look, Lily. We can use these poppies to repair the ball. They are red like the ball, and they have sticky juice. Maybe they can cover the hole and make the ball happy again." + +Lily smiled. She liked Tom's idea. She took the poppies and pressed them on the hole. The juice came out and stuck to the ball. The poppies made the ball look colorful and cheerful. + +"Wow, Tom! You are smart! The ball looks better now. Thank you for repairing it!" Lily said. + +Tom hugged Lily. "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. Let's play with the ball again. But this time, let's be careful not to kick it too hard." + +Lily nodded. She threw the ball to Tom and they played happily in the garden. They didn't mind that the ball had poppies on it. They thought it made the ball special and fun. +Sara liked to play with dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a shiny necklace. Sara always took Lily with her to school, to the park and to bed. + +One day, Sara saw a new girl in her class. Her name was Mia. Mia had a big backpack with many stickers on it. She also had a doll, but it was different from Sara's. It was bigger, had wings and made noises. Mia showed her doll to everyone and said it was the best doll in the world. Many kids wanted to see Mia's doll and play with it. Mia became popular. + +Sara felt sad. She thought her doll was not good enough. She wanted to have a doll like Mia's. She wanted to be popular too. She decided to try to get Mia's doll when Mia was not looking. + +At recess, Sara saw Mia put her doll on a bench and go to the swings. Sara ran to the bench and reached for the doll. She grabbed it by the wing and tried to pull it. But the doll was heavy and stuck to the bench. Sara heard a loud rip and saw the wing come off in her hand. She also heard Mia scream. + +Mia came back to the bench and saw what Sara had done. She was very angry and sad. She shouted at Sara and called her a bad girl. She took the doll and the wing and ran away. She told the teacher and the other kids what Sara had done. They all looked at Sara with angry and sad eyes. Sara felt very bad. She dropped the wing and ran to a corner. She cried and hugged her doll. She wished she had never reached for Mia's doll. She wished she had been happy with Lily. She wished Mia and the other kids would like her. But they didn't. Sara was not popular. She was alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her big, comfy chair and read her favorite books. Her chair was so peaceful and cozy. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. They were having so much fun until Timmy accidentally knocked over Lily's chair. Lily was upset and started to cry. + +Timmy said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I hope you can forgive me." Lily didn't want to be mad at her friend, so she forgave him and they continued to play. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came home and saw the broken chair. She was very angry and scolded Timmy. Timmy felt so bad that he started to cry too. + +In the end, Lily's peaceful chair was gone forever and her friendship with Timmy was ruined. Lily and Timmy learned that accidents happen, but sometimes they can have bad consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with water. She liked to fill up her bucket and pour it out. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help fill up the bathtub. Lily was excited to help. + +Lily turned on the faucet and watched as the water came out. She said to her mom, "Look, I'm making the water come out!" Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily." + +After a while, the bathtub was full. Lily's mom asked her to turn off the faucet. Lily tried, but it was too hard for her. "Can you help me, Mommy?" she asked. Her mom turned off the faucet and said, "Now the bathtub is full. Let's take a bath!" + +After they finished their bath, Lily's mom asked her to help empty the water from the bathtub. Lily pulled the plug and watched as the water went down the drain. "Look, Mommy, I'm making the water go away!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are. You're a big helper." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing on the swings at the park. One day, she saw an unknown boy sitting alone on a bench. She wanted to make friends with him, so she went over and gave him her extra fork from her lunchbox. + +The boy was very happy and they played together on the swings. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice the time passing by. When it was time for Lily to go home, the boy asked if they could be friends forever. Lily smiled and said yes. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others, even if we don't know them. Making new friends can be fun and exciting, and we should always be open to meeting new people. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a pretty feather on the ground and picked it up. Suddenly, a little angel appeared before her. + +"Hello, Lily! That feather belongs to me. Can I please have it back?" asked the angel. + +Lily looked at the feather and then at the angel. She didn't want to give the feather back because it was so pretty. "No, I want to keep it," she replied. + +The angel looked sad and said, "Please, Lily. That feather is very important to me. I promise I'll give you a special gift if you give it back." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and realized she had been careless with the angel's feather. She handed it back to the angel and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be selfish. Here you go." + +The angel smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You have been very kind. As a reward, I'll give you a special hug." + +Lily felt happy and hugged the angel tightly. From that day on, she learned to be more careful with the things she found and always remembered to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a little girl. They loved to bake cookies together. The mommy would mix the flour and sugar, and the little girl would help by adding the chocolate chips. They baked cookies every year on the little girl's birthday. + +One day, the little girl saw a black cat outside. She wanted to pet it, but the cat ran away. The little girl was sad, but her mommy said they could bake some cookies to make her feel better. They made the cookies with love and sprinkled them with colorful sugar. The little girl felt happy again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found an unusual jar in the garden. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Mommy, look what I found!" she said. + +Her mom looked at the jar and said, "That's a very unusual jar, Lily. Let's discuss what we can do with it." + +Lily and her mom talked about different ideas for the jar. They could use it to store pencils or flowers or even make a bird feeder out of it. They decided to fill it with colorful stones and put it on a shelf in their living room. + +Lily was so happy with her new jar and loved showing it to everyone who came to visit. She even told her friends at school about it. They all thought it was very cool and wanted to find their own unusual jars too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy found an envelope on the ground. It was cool to the touch and had a picture of a cat on the front. + +Timmy wanted to show his mom the envelope, but she was busy cooking dinner. So, he put the envelope in his pocket and went back outside to play. As he ran around, he forgot all about the envelope. + +Later that night, Timmy's mom found the envelope in the washing machine. She was upset because it had important papers inside. Timmy felt bad for not showing his mom the envelope earlier. He learned that it's important to show things to grown-ups when you find them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jelly, especially the red one. One day, she dropped some jelly on the floor and it became hard. She was sad because she couldn't eat it anymore. + +Her mom came into the room and saw the hard jelly. "Oh no, Lily! The jelly is hard now. We can't eat it," her mom said. + +Lily had an idea. "Mommy, can we polish the jelly and make it soft again?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily! Let's try it." They polished the jelly with a cloth and it became soft again. Lily was happy and ate the jelly with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his favorite was a red car. One day, Timmy's friend, Johnny, came over to play. + +Johnny saw Timmy's red car and asked, "Can I play with your car, Timmy?" + +Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, you can let me play with your toy truck!" + +Johnny handed Timmy his toy truck and Timmy gave Johnny his red car. Johnny played with the car for a while, but he was persistent in asking Timmy to trade back. + +Timmy didn't want to give the car back, but he remembered what his mom had told him about sharing. So, Timmy let Johnny have the car for a little while longer. + +Finally, it was time for Johnny to go home. He gave Timmy back his toy truck and Timmy gave Johnny back his red car. They both had fun playing together and Timmy felt happy that he let Johnny play with his favorite toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, Timmy accidentally broke his friend's hockey stick while they were playing. + +"Oh no, I broke your stick. I'm sorry," said Timmy. + +"It's okay, Timmy. Can you fix it?" asked his friend. + +Timmy felt guilty for breaking the stick, but he wanted to help his friend. So, he took the stick home and tried to fix it. + +After a few minutes, Timmy was able to fix the stick. He felt proud of himself for being able to help his friend. The next day, they played hockey together again and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencils and erasers. One day, while she was erasing her drawing, her eraser broke. She was sad because she couldn't fix it. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked her what happened. Lily showed her the broken eraser and said, "I can't fix it." Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together." + +Lily's mom was very persistent and tried different ways to fix the eraser. Finally, they found a way to fix it and Lily was very happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for fixing my eraser." From that day on, Lily knew that even when things break, they can be fixed with a little help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build towers with his blocks. One day, he built a big tower that reached all the way to the ceiling. + +His mom came in and said, "Wow, Timmy! That's a big tower you built!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I build it all by myself!" + +Later that day, Timmy and his mom went for a walk in the park. They came across a quiet stream with a little bridge to cross it. Timmy was excited to cross the bridge, so they held hands and crossed it together. + +After they crossed the bridge, Timmy said, "Mommy, can we build a bridge like that at home?" + +His mom replied, "Maybe one day, Timmy. But for now, let's just enjoy this one." + +Timmy nodded and they continued their walk in the park, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the museum with her mom and dad. One day, they went to a museum with a big dinosaur skeleton. Lily thought it was very impressive! + +"Look, mommy! The dinosaur bones are so big!" she said. + +"Yes, they are very big. Do you know why they are so big?" her mom asked. + +"No, why?" Lily asked. + +"Well, a long time ago, there were giant dinosaurs that roamed the earth. They were so big that their bones are still here today for us to see," her mom explained. + +Lily's eyes grew wide as she looked at the bones. "Wow, they really glow in the dark!" she exclaimed. + +Her dad laughed. "No, Lily, they don't glow. But they are still very cool to look at, right?" he said. + +Lily nodded her head and smiled. She loved going to the museum with her family and learning new things about the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play with Lily and lick her hand. Lily loved Max too, but sometimes she was scared of his hairy face. + +One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the woods. They saw a squirrel running up a tree. Max wanted to chase the squirrel, but Lily held onto his leash. Suddenly, Max saw something he didn't understand. He started barking and pulling on his leash. Lily looked and saw a big, scary bear! + +Lily was very scared, but Max knew what to do. He barked and growled at the bear until it ran away. Lily was so happy that Max was there to protect her. She gave him a big hug and he licked her hand. From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of Max's hairy face anymore. She knew that Max was her brave and loyal friend who would always understand her. +Once upon a time, there was a big ant. This ant was very large and loved to bake. One day, the ant decided to bake a cake. The ant went to the store to buy some flour, sugar, and eggs. The ant mixed all the ingredients together and put the cake in the oven to bake. After some time, the cake was ready! The ant was very happy and shared the cake with all of its ant friends. They all loved the cake and thanked the ant for baking it. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to soar high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, Blue was flying when he saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was holding a mug and she looked very sad. + +Blue flew down to Lily and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +Lily replied, "I broke my favorite mug and now I can't drink my hot chocolate." + +Blue felt naughty because he had seen a naughty cat knock over the mug. Blue said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find a new mug." + +Lily smiled and they went on an adventure together to find a new mug. Blue soared high in the sky and spotted a store with lots of mugs. They went inside and found the perfect mug for Lily. She was so happy and thanked Blue for his help. From that day on, Blue and Lily were the best of friends and went on many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to watch the birds in the sky and the fish in the pond. One day, Lily's mommy had a job to do. She had to clean the house, but Lily wanted to help. She had a hairy dog named Max who wanted to help too. They all worked together and soon the house was clean. Lily was happy she could help her mommy with her job. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears all day long. One day, Lily's mommy called her for lunch. "Lily, come and eat your sandwich," said mommy. + +Lily ran to the kitchen and sat at the table. She took a bite of her sandwich and looked up at the ceiling. "Mommy, why is the ceiling white?" asked Lily. + +Mommy smiled and said, "The ceiling is white because it makes the room brighter." Lily nodded her head and took another bite of her sandwich. + +After lunch, Lily felt tired and wanted to rest. She went to her room and lay down on her bed. She felt sad because her favorite teddy bear was missing. Suddenly, she heard a noise outside her door. It was her brother, holding her teddy bear. "I found your teddy bear under the couch," he said. Lily felt happy and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She closed her eyes and rested, feeling grateful for her brother's help. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a cage in a house with a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's friend came to visit and saw Tweety in her cage. + +The friend asked Lily, "Why is Tweety in a cage? She should be free to fly!" + +Lily didn't know what to say, but her friend taught her that birds should be free to fly in the sky. Lily felt bad for keeping Tweety in her cage and decided to let her go free. + +Tweety was so happy to fly in the sky and Lily learned that it's important to let animals be free. From that day on, Tweety would visit Lily and fly back to the sky whenever she wanted. The moral of the story is that animals should be free and happy, not kept in cages. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big garden with lots of flowers, but she was feeling lonely. She wanted a friend to play with. So, she went to the park to pick some flowers and maybe find a friend. + +At the park, she saw a little boy sitting on the bench looking sad. She went to him and said, "Hi! Do you want to be my friend, please?" The little boy smiled and nodded his head. They played together and picked some flowers for Lily's garden. + +Now, Lily wasn't lonely anymore because she had a new friend. She was happy that she went to the park and found someone to play with. From that day on, they played together every day and picked flowers for Lily's garden. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. He loved to paint pictures of animals and trees. One day, while he was painting a big tree, he felt a pinch on his arm. He looked around and saw a little bird. The bird was alert and looking at him with big eyes. + +Bob smiled and continued to paint. The little bird stayed with him, watching him paint. Bob finished his painting and showed it to the bird. The bird chirped happily and flew away. + +From that day on, Bob always painted outside so he could see his little bird friend. And the bird would always come to visit him, keeping him alert and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. Jack had to go to work every day. He worked very hard to make money. One day, he had to go to a meeting. At the meeting, he had to talk about his work. He wanted to be honest and tell the truth. + +After the meeting, Jack went back to work. He felt happy because he did a good job. But then, something bad happened. Jack's boss came to him and said he did a bad job at the meeting. Jack felt sad and angry. He didn't want to work for his boss anymore. + +In the end, Jack quit his job and went home. He felt sad because he lost his job. But he knew he was honest and did his best. He hoped to find a new job soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named BunBun. BunBun liked to hop around in the garden and nibble on carrots and lettuce. One day, BunBun saw a radish in the garden. BunBun had never tasted a radish before, so BunBun decided to try it. + +BunBun took a bite of the radish and made a funny face. The radish was very spicy! BunBun didn't like it very much. But then, BunBun had a thoughtful idea. Maybe BunBun could share the radish with the other bunnies in the garden. + +So, BunBun hopped around and gave pieces of the radish to the other bunnies. Some bunnies liked it, and some bunnies didn't. But BunBun was happy to share and try new things. From that day on, BunBun was known as a thoughtful bunny who liked to taste new foods. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and put them in a frame. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. + +"Wow, Lily! Your drawings are so pretty!" said Timmy. + +"Thank you," said Lily, feeling a little shy. + +"I care about you, Lily. You're my friend," said Timmy. + +Lily smiled and felt happy. She showed Timmy her favorite drawing and they played together all day. From that day on, Lily was never too shy to share her drawings with her friends. And Timmy always made sure to tell her how much he cared about her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy made some spicy food for lunch. Lily didn't like it because it was too hot. She took a bite and her mouth started to hurt. She ran to the pool to cool down. + +Lily was having a lot of fun in the pool. She was splashing and playing with her toys. Suddenly, she slipped and fell into the water. She was scared at first, but then she realized it was okay. Her mommy and daddy were there to help her. They picked her up and gave her a big hug. + +Lily felt much better after falling into the pool. The water was refreshing and it cooled down her mouth from the spicy food. She learned that falling can be okay sometimes, especially if you have people who love you to help you back up. From that day on, Lily loved swimming in the pool even more. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat waffles for breakfast. His mommy would make him waffles with syrup and butter. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over for breakfast. Billy was a fat cat and he loved to eat too. Timmy's mommy recommended that Billy try some waffles. + +Billy sniffed the air and his nose twitched. He could smell the sweet waffles. Timmy's mommy gave Billy a plate with a waffle on it. Billy took a big bite and his eyes got wide. "Mmm, this is yummy!" he said. Timmy was happy that his friend liked the waffles too. + +From that day on, every time Billy came over for breakfast, he asked for waffles. Timmy's mommy was happy to make them for him. Timmy loved sharing his waffles with his friend Billy, even if he was a fat cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with puzzles and toys. One day, she found a puzzle with many pieces. She tried to put them together, but they didn't match. She asked her mommy for help. + +Mommy said, "Let's go to the temple. They have many puzzles there. Maybe we can find the missing piece." Lily was excited and they went to the temple. They saw many people praying and the temple was very distant. + +Inside the temple, they found the missing puzzle piece. It matched perfectly with the other pieces. Lily was very happy and thanked her mommy for helping her. From then on, they went to the temple often to find more puzzles to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to sing. She sang all the time, but her voice was very quiet. One day, she heard an ancient story about a magical bird that could make anyone's voice loud and beautiful. She decided to find the bird and ask for its help. + +Lily went on a long journey through forests and mountains until she finally found the bird's nest. She asked the bird for help, and it told her to sing a special song. Lily sang the song as loud as she could, and suddenly her voice became strong and beautiful! + +Excited about her success, Lily ran back home to show her family. They were amazed by her new voice and asked her to sing for them every day. From then on, Lily sang with confidence, knowing that she had succeeded in finding the magical bird and unlocking her true voice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a silly cat named Mittens. One day, Lily wanted to wear her favorite dress, but it was too big around her waist. She asked her mommy to help her, but her mommy just shrugged and said, "It's too big, silly Lily!" + +Lily didn't want to wear anything else, so she went to her room to think. Mittens followed her and jumped on her bed. Lily thought about what to do and then she got an idea. She took a ribbon and tied it around her waist. Now her dress fit perfectly! + +Lily was so happy and she twirled around in her dress. Mittens thought it was silly, but he still purred and rubbed his head against her leg. From that day on, Lily always wore a ribbon around her waist with her favorite dress. +Once upon a time, there was a big, bad wolf. He was very fast and liked to run around in the forest. One day, he found a big rock to display his strength. He pushed and pushed, but the rock wouldn't move. The wolf was sad and sat down to rest. + +As he sat there, he saw a little rabbit hopping by. The wolf thought the rabbit looked tasty and wanted to eat him. But the rabbit was too quick and ran away. The wolf realized that even though he was fast, he couldn't catch the rabbit. He decided to be friends with the other animals in the forest instead of trying to eat them. + +From then on, the wolf would display his kindness by helping the other animals. He would help the birds build their nests and the squirrels gather nuts. The other animals were happy to have the wolf as their friend and they all played together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, he was pushing his car on the table when it suddenly fell off and broke. Timmy was very sad. + +His mommy saw that he was sad and gave him a big hug. She told him not to worry and that they could fix the car together. Timmy felt a little better. + +After they fixed the car, Timmy decided to go outside and play. He noticed that it was very cold outside. His mommy gave him a warm jacket to wear. Timmy felt warm and happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing with a big ball when they saw a tire on the ground. The tire looked old and pale. + +Timmy's friend Johnny said, "Let's poke the tire with a stick!" Timmy was unsure, but he wanted to be brave like Johnny. So, he poked the tire with a stick too. Suddenly, the tire popped and made a loud noise! + +Timmy and his friends laughed and ran away. They knew they shouldn't have poked the tire, but it was so much fun! Timmy went home and told his mom about the tire. She scolded him for poking it, but Timmy couldn't stop giggling about the silly noise it made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park. She wanted to find a pretty flower to give to her mommy. As she walked, she saw a bright light shining in the distance. She followed the light and found a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly had bright colors and it flew around Lily's head. She was so happy to find the butterfly! She picked a flower and gave it to the butterfly as a gift. The butterfly flew away, but Lily was still happy because she found something special. +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 help measure some flour for a cake they were going to make. + +Lily was so excited to help her mom. She found a purple measuring cup and scooped the flour in. "Look, Mommy! I measured it perfectly!" she said proudly. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "You're such a good helper, Lily. Thank you!" + +Later that day, Lily's little brother came home from playing outside. He was very smelly from running around all day. Lily wrinkled her nose and said, "Ew, you're so smelly!" + +Her brother just laughed and said, "I know, but it was so much fun playing outside!" + +Lily giggled and said, "Okay, but you have to take a bath before we eat our yummy cake!" + +And they all lived happily ever after, measuring and baking and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Spot. Spot was loved by everyone in the town. One day, a big storm came and Spot was scared. His owner, Timmy, cuddled him and made him feel better. But then, Timmy had to go to work and Spot was alone. Spot was sad and started to chew on the furniture. He knew he was being bad, but he couldn't help it. When Timmy came home, he saw that Spot had spoiled the couch. Timmy was upset, but he knew Spot didn't mean it. They cuddled and Timmy forgave him. From then on, Spot learned to not chew on furniture during storms. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat tasty snacks. One day, Timmy's family went on a big boat called a yacht. Timmy was so excited to see the big yacht and all the water around it. + +But then, Timmy saw a big wave and he got scared. He didn't like the yacht anymore and he said "I hate this boat!" His mom and dad hugged him and said it was okay to be scared sometimes. They gave him a tasty snack and Timmy felt better. From then on, Timmy learned that even though he might get scared, he could still have fun on the yacht. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods. One day, she saw a deer with a very hairy coat. She wondered where the deer lived and if it had any friends. + +Lily followed the deer as it walked through the forest. She saw it stop at a small pond to drink some water. Lily was very quiet so she didn't scare the deer away. + +After the deer drank some water, it looked at Lily and then ran away. Lily was sad that the deer didn't want to be her friend. She wondered if she would ever see the hairy deer again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk on a road. Suddenly, they saw a little bird that fell from its nest. The bird was helpless and couldn't fly. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we help the bird?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can help the bird. Let's take it home and take care of it." When they got home, Lily's mom got a box and put a blanket inside. They gently put the bird in the box and gave it some food and water. + +The next day, the bird revealed that it was feeling much better. Lily and her mom were happy to see the bird feeling better. They took the bird back to its nest and watched it fly away. Lily said, "I'm glad we helped the bird. It feels good to help others." Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it does." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, her mom gave her a basket to collect some apples from the tree. Lily was so excited to fill her basket with yummy apples. + +As she walked towards the apple tree, she saw her naughty puppy running towards her. Lily knew that her puppy loved to play and sometimes caused trouble. She tried to hold her basket tight, but suddenly she slipped and fell on the ground. + +Lily was okay, but her basket fell and all the apples rolled away. Her naughty puppy ran towards the apples and started to eat them. Lily laughed and played with her puppy, happy that they could still have fun together. From that day on, Lily always made sure to hold her basket tight and watch out for her playful puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the park and play with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a wallet to keep his money safe. Timmy was so happy and put his money in the wallet. + +As Timmy was playing at the park, a man came and asked to see Timmy's wallet. Timmy didn't want to show the man his wallet, but the man kept asking. Timmy started to feel uncomfortable and knew something was not right. + +Suddenly, Timmy's dad came to the park and saw the man. Timmy's dad knew something was wrong and asked the man to leave. Timmy was so happy that his dad came to help him. From that day on, Timmy always kept his wallet safe and never showed it to strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowy. One day, Lily wanted to play hide and seek with Snowy. She looked for him everywhere, but she couldn't find him. + +Then, she saw the curtain move a little bit. She gathered all her courage and went to see what was behind it. And there was Snowy, hiding behind the curtain! + +Lily was so happy to have found her cat. She hugged him and they played together all day long. From that day on, Lily always checked behind the curtain when she couldn't find Snowy. +Once upon a time, there was a big bull. He had a terrible day because he was feeling sad. He wanted to hop and play, but he didn't have any friends. + +One day, he saw a small bunny hopping nearby. The bull was happy to see him and asked if he wanted to play. The bunny said yes and they became friends. + +The bull was no longer sad and they played together every day. They hopped and had fun, and the bull's day became better. From that day on, the bull knew that even terrible days could end up being good. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch the birds outside his window. One day, Timmy's mommy had a visitor over. The visitor was smoking and put their cigarette in Timmy's mommy's ashtray. Timmy thought it was rude to smoke inside and put the ashtray away. His mommy was proud of him for being so smart and polite. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to watch out for rude behavior. +Once upon a time, there was a big fish named Max. Max was very wise and always knew where to find the best food. One day, Max saw a little fish who was not feeling well. The little fish was very patient and waited for Max to come closer. Max saw that the little fish was sick and needed help. So, Max decided to dive into the water and bring back some medicine for the little fish. After taking the medicine, the little fish felt much better and thanked Max for being such a wise and helpful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The bird had a triangle beak that was very sharp. One day, the bird was flying in the sky when it saw a bug. The bird wanted to catch the bug, so it flew down and tried to strike it with its beak. + +But the bug was very fast and flew away. The bird continued flying until it saw a big tree with lots of yellow flowers. The bird landed on a branch and started singing a happy song. Suddenly, a strong wind came and a big branch fell from the tree. The branch was in the shape of a triangle and it struck the ground with a loud noise. + +The bird got scared and flew away. It learned that it's important to be careful and stay safe. From that day on, the bird always looked out for danger and never forgot about the triangle branch that struck the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket that she loved to cuddle with every night. One day, her mom said, "Lily, let's go for a drive to get some chicken for dinner." Lily was excited to go for a drive with her mom. + +As they drove, they saw a big farm with lots of chickens. Lily said, "Look, mommy, there are so many chickens!" Her mom replied, "Yes, they are very cute." + +When they got to the store to buy the chicken, Lily touched the soft feathers on the chicken. "Mommy, this chicken is so soft!" she said. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is very soft. Let's buy it and go home to cook it for dinner." + +Lily was happy to help her mom cook the chicken and they had a yummy dinner together. As they cuddled up with Lily's soft blanket after dinner, Lily said, "Mommy, I love going for drives with you." Her mom replied, "I love going for drives with you too, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big porch. One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. Her friend was not polite and did not say hello. Lily's mommy told her that it's important to be polite and say hello to friends. + +Lily's friend did not understand why it was important to be polite. But Lily explained to her that when we are polite, we make others feel happy and respected. Her friend then said sorry and greeted Lily with a smile. They played together on the porch and had a lot of fun. + +Lily was happy that her friend now understood the importance of being polite. They played until it was time for her friend to go home. As her friend left, Lily waved goodbye from the porch. She was happy that she had such a great friend who now knew how to be polite. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat soup, especially tomato soup. One day, his mom made a different kind of soup for lunch. + +Timmy looked at the soup and said, "This soup looks different. Is it still yummy?" + +His mom replied, "Yes, it's a new soup recipe. Try it and tell me what you think." + +Timmy took a spoonful of the soup and made a face. "It doesn't taste good," he said. + +Suddenly, a lion roared outside. Timmy's mom said, "Don't worry, it's just the lion at the zoo. Finish your soup and we'll go see him later." + +Timmy finished his soup and went to see the lion. He forgot all about the different soup and had a great time watching the lion roar. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She 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 and did it all by herself. + +After finishing the task, Lily sat down to study her favorite book about animals. She loved learning about all the different creatures in the world. As she read, she heard a strange noise coming from the dishwasher. She opened it up and found that one of the dishes was stuck. + +Without hesitation, Lily reached in and bravely removed the dish. Her mom was so proud of her bravery and thanked her for being such a helpful daughter. From that day on, Lily was known as the brave little girl who loved to study and help her mom in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a big garden. In the garden, there was a beetle. The beetle was very small and had many colors on its back. It liked to crawl on the leaves and eat them. One day, a wealthy man came to the garden. He saw the beetle and thought it was very pretty. He wanted to provide a home for the beetle, so he built a small house for it. The beetle was very happy in its new home and lived there for a long time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a musician who loved to play songs. He had a big show coming up, and he was very excited. He knew he needed to look nice for the show, so he went to his room to find the perfect clothes. He found a dry, clean shirt and pants, and he was very happy. + +The musician practiced his songs all day long. He played his guitar and sang his heart out. He knew he had to do his best for the big show. The musician played so much, he got very hot and sweaty. He looked at his dry, clean clothes and knew they would not stay that way for long. + +The day of the big show came, and the musician was ready. He put on his dry, clean clothes and went to the stage. As he played his songs, he remembered to have fun and not worry about his clothes. The people loved his music and clapped their hands. The musician was so happy that he didn't care if his clothes were not dry anymore. He knew that playing his best was the most important thing. +One day, a cute bird saw a big crane. The crane was moving things from one place to another. The bird wanted to help the crane. The bird thought it could be friends with the crane. + +The bird tried to pick up a small box. But the bird was too small and weak. The box fell and broke. The bird felt sad that it spoiled the box. + +The crane saw the bird and said, "Don't be sad. You are cute and small. I am big and strong. We can be friends and help each other in different ways." The bird felt happy and they became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She had a big box with lots of tape on it. Sally wanted to open the box, but the tape was very strong. She tried and tried, but she could not open it. + +Sally asked her big brother, Tom, for help. Tom was serious about opening the box. He pulled and pulled on the tape, but it did not move. Tom and Sally did not know what to do. They thought they would never get the box open. + +Then, Sally had an idea. She said, "Let's surrender and ask Mom for help." Tom agreed. They went to their mom and asked her to help them open the box. Mom was very smart. She got a tool and cut the tape. The box opened, and Sally and Tom found a big surprise inside. They were so happy that they asked for help. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little lion named Leo. Leo loved to play near the creek. He would splash in the water and have lots of fun. + +One day, Leo felt anxious. He wanted to show his friends how strong he was. So, he took a deep breath and let out a big roar. His friends jumped and looked at him. + +Leo roared again and again, feeling proud. His friends clapped and cheered for him. They all played near the creek until the sun went down, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim. Tim liked to move and play a lot. One day, Tim went to the park to have fun. + +At the park, Tim saw a bench. He thought it would be fun to jump on the bench. So, Tim moved fast and jumped up and down on the bench, laughing. + +But then, the bench broke because Tim was jumping too much. Tim fell down and hurt his leg. He cried and went back home. Tim was sad because he could not play at the park anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little duck named Ducky. Ducky lived near a pond with his friends. One day, Ducky saw a big, green avocado near the pond. He had never seen an avocado before, so he decided to show it to his friends. + +Ducky called his friends and said, "Look at this big, green thing I found!" His friends came and looked at the avocado. They all thought it was very interesting. They decided to play with the avocado all day long. + +After playing, Ducky and his friends were very dirty. They decided to bathe in the pond to clean themselves. While they were bathing, they talked about their day and the fun they had with the avocado. They all agreed that sharing their new toy with their friends made the day even better. + +Moral: Sharing with friends makes everything more fun. +Once upon a time, in a jolly little town, there lived a girl named Jane. She loved to play with her friends, jump in puddles, and laugh a lot. Jane had a big smile that made everyone around her happy too. + +One day, Jane found a mystery box in her room. She didn't know what was inside, so she shook it, and heard a soft sound. Jane was very excited to find out what was in the box. She opened it up and saw a tiny, cute kitten. + +The kitten was scared and started to cry. Jane felt sad for the kitten, so she picked it up and gave it a big hug. The kitten stopped crying and started to purr. Jane was so happy that she had a new friend to play with. They played all day and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the icy water. One day, while swimming, he found a big cauliflower floating in the water. + +"Hello, cauliflower!" said Fin. "Do you want to swim with me?" The cauliflower did not say anything, but it moved with the water. + +Fin and the cauliflower swam together all day. The sun was shining, and they had lots of fun. They played hide and seek, and Fin even taught the cauliflower how to do a flip. + +At the end of the day, Fin said, "Goodbye, cauliflower! I had fun swimming with you." The cauliflower still did not say anything, but Fin knew they had a good time. Fin swam back to his home, happy and tired. +Once upon a time, there was a happy oyster named Ollie. Ollie lived in a big blue sea with many friends. He loved to play all day with his friends, the fish and the crabs. One day, Ollie heard a story about a far-away place where oysters could rot. He didn't know what "rot" meant, but he felt scared. + +Ollie didn't want to rot, so he asked his friend, a wise old turtle, what "rot" meant. The turtle told him that "rot" meant to get very sick and not be happy anymore. Ollie was very sad to hear this. The turtle told Ollie that the far-away place was not safe for oysters like him, and he should stay in the big blue sea with his friends. + +Ollie listened to the wise old turtle and stayed in the big blue sea with his friends. He played all day with the fish and the crabs, and he never went to the far-away place. Ollie was very happy, and he never had to worry about rotting. He knew that he was safe in the big blue sea with his friends, and he lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big green crocodile. He lived in a pond. He had a lot of friends. One day, he found a broken toy near the pond. The crocodile wanted to fix the toy for his friends to play with. + +The crocodile tried to split the toy into two parts. He used his big teeth to do it. He was very careful. He did not want to hurt the toy more. After he split the toy, he could see what was wrong inside. + +The crocodile asked his friend, the bird, to help him fix the broken toy. They worked together to make the toy like new. When they were done, they gave the toy to their friends. All the animals were happy and played with the toy all day. The crocodile and the bird were proud of their work. +One day, a small boy named Tim went out to play in his yard. It was a nice day, and the sun was shining bright. Tim liked to run and jump in the grass. He felt happy when he was outside. + +But soon, the sky turned dark. Big gray clouds appeared, and it began to rain. Tim was sad because he could not play outside anymore. He went inside his house and looked out the window at the yard. + +Tim thought of a fun idea. He put on his rain boots and raincoat, and went back outside. He jumped in the puddles and laughed. The rain did not stop him from playing in his yard. Tim was happy again, even in the dark and wet day. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Barky. Barky was a very persistent dog. He loved to dig in the dirt all day long. One day, Barky heard someone mention a shiny diamond. He wanted to find the diamond, so he went on a big adventure. + +Barky dug and dug. He looked under rocks, in the mud, and even in the water. Barky wanted the shiny diamond so much. He thought about how happy he would be if he found it. He kept looking and looking, but he could not find the diamond anywhere. + +Barky was very sad. He had looked everywhere, but he could not find the shiny diamond. Barky was so sad that he did not want to dig anymore. He went home and lay down in his bed. Barky never found the diamond, and he never went on another big adventure again. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate bird named Lily. She had pretty, soft feathers and loved to sing. Lily lived in a big tree with her family. One day, she found a mystery box under the tree. She was very curious. + +Lily wanted to know what was inside the mystery box. She tried to open it, but it was hard. She got tired and needed to rest. While she was resting, a sneaky cat saw the box too. The cat wanted to open it as well. + +When Lily woke up from her rest, she saw the cat trying to open the box. The cat was not nice and did not want to share. The cat opened the box and found a pretty toy inside. But the cat did not let Lily play with the toy. Lily was sad and the cat took the toy away. The end. +Once upon a time, in a far away planet, there lived a silly alien named Zog. Zog had a big, round body and long, wiggly arms. He loved to squeeze things with his arms, like his soft toys and squishy balls. + +One day, Zog met another alien named Bop. Bop was small and had a funny hat. Zog said, "Hi, Bop! Do you want to play with me?" Bop nodded and said, "Yes, Zog! Let's play together!" + +Zog and Bop played all day. They ran, jumped, and laughed. Then, Zog had an idea. He wanted to squeeze Bop like his toys. Zog said, "Bop, I want to hug you!" Bop smiled and said, "Okay, Zog!" + +But Zog squeezed Bop too hard. Bop's funny hat fell off and he started to cry. Zog felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Bop!" But Bop was too hurt to play anymore. He went home, leaving Zog all alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little nosy bird named Tim. Tim lived in a big tree with many leaves. One day, Tim saw a pretty leaf falling from the tree. He flew down to take a closer look. + +Tim met a friendly bug named Sam. Sam was sitting on the pretty leaf. Tim said, "Hi, Sam! I like this leaf. Can I kiss it?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, you can, Tim. But first, let's ask the tree if it is okay." + +Tim and Sam asked the tree, "Can Tim kiss the pretty leaf?" The tree said, "Yes, but only if you promise to be kind to all the leaves and bugs in the forest." Tim and Sam promised to be kind. + +Tim kissed the pretty leaf, and he felt happy. From that day on, Tim and Sam were best friends. They played together every day and were always kind to the leaves and bugs in the forest. They learned that being kind and asking for permission is important. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim went to his class. In the class, there were many toys. Tim loved to play with them. But today, one toy was broken. It was a big red truck. Tim was sad. + +Tim's teacher, Miss Jane, saw the broken truck. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. We can repair it." Tim was happy. Miss Jane found some glue. She put the glue on the broken part of the truck. Then, she put the truck back together. The truck was fixed! + +Now, the truck was available for Tim to play with again. He said, "Thank you, Miss Jane!" Tim played with the truck and shared it with his friends. They all had a fun day in their class. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Amy. She loved to play with her toys and have fun with her friends. One day, she saw her mom enter her room with a big box. Amy was very excited and wanted to know what was inside the box. + +Her mom opened the box and showed Amy what was inside. It was makeup! Amy's mom told her that they could play with the makeup and make each other look pretty. Amy was very happy and started to clap her hands. + +Amy and her mom sat down and began to play with the makeup. They put on lipstick, eyeshadow, and blush. When they were done, they looked at each other and laughed. They both looked so sweet and pretty. They took a picture to remember their fun day playing with makeup. +One day, a clumsy cat named Tom found a big cardboard box. Tom loved to play in boxes. He jumped inside and it was dark. He felt happy and safe in the box. + +Tom heard a noise. He thought, "What could it be?" A little bird flew into the box to surprise Tom. The bird said, "Hi, I am Sam!" Tom was happy to have a new friend. + +Tom and Sam played in the cardboard box all day. They were both clumsy, but they had fun. At the end of the day, they were tired and fell asleep in the box. They were happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird. The bird loved to play outside. One day, the bird saw a big tree. The tree had a big hole in it. The bird wanted to see what was inside. + +The bird flew to the hole and looked in. Inside, there was a little mouse. The mouse was making dough. The mouse saw the bird and said, "Hi, bird! Do you want to help me make dough?" + +The bird was happy and said, "Yes, I want to help!" The mouse gave the bird some dough. The bird and the mouse passed the dough back and forth. They made lots of little dough balls. They put the dough balls in a big pan. + +When they were done, the mouse said, "Thank you, bird! Now we can eat our dough balls." The bird and the mouse ate the dough balls together. They were very yummy. The bird and the mouse became good friends. They played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy dog named Poppy. Poppy loved to play outside. She liked to chase her tail and jump in the air. + +One sunny day, Poppy went to the park with her friend, a little girl named Lily. They played on the swings and slid down the slide. Poppy was very happy. + +Then, Poppy saw a big ball. She wanted to play with it, so she said to Lily, "Ball, please!" Lily knew Poppy was demanding the ball. She gave it to Poppy, and they played catch together. They had so much fun and laughed a lot. They played all day and went home when the sun went down. Poppy and Lily were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a small, friendly village, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her friends and search for pretty rocks. One sunny day, Lily found a shiny, colorful gem while playing in the park. She was so happy and showed it to her friends. + +"Look at my gem!" said Lily. Her friends all wanted to see it and touch it. But Lily didn't want to share her gem. She held it tight in her hand and said, "No, I refuse to share my gem!" + +Her friends were sad, and they went away to play without Lily. Lily felt lonely and sad too. She thought about what she did and decided that sharing her gem was a good idea. She found her friends and said, "I am sorry. I will share my gem with you all." + +Her friends were happy and they all played together with the shiny gem. They took turns holding it and admiring its colors. Lily learned that sharing with her friends made her feel happy, and they all had a fun day together with the pretty gem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to wash her hands. She washed them all the time. One day, Jane's mom took her to a loud restaurant. Jane was very excited. + +In the restaurant, Jane heard people talking and laughing. She saw the waiter bring food to the tables. Jane's mom said, "Jane, let's wash our hands before we eat." Jane nodded and they went to the bathroom to wash their hands. + +After washing their hands, they sat down at the table. Jane looked around the loud restaurant and smiled. She was happy to be there with her mom. They ate yummy food and talked with each other. Jane had a great time at the loud restaurant. +One day, Tim went to the park to observe people. He saw his friend, Sam, doing exercise. Sam was jumping high and running fast. Tim thought it was very impressive. + +Tim said, "Wow, Sam! You are good at exercise!" Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim! I like to jump and run. Do you want to try?" Tim nodded and started to jump and run too. + +They had fun doing exercise together. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Tim and Sam were happy to play and be friends in the park. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park with her mom. They saw a big lion there. The lion looked sad. Lucy asked her mom, "Why is the lion sad?" + +Her mom said, "Maybe the lion is lonely and wants a friend." Lucy thought about it and realized she could be the lion's friend. She went closer to the lion and said, "Hi, lion! I can be your friend." + +The lion smiled and said, "Thank you, Lucy. I am happy now." They played together all day, and the lion was not sad anymore. Lucy and the lion were very happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had many toys, but his favorite was a set of blocks. These blocks were not expensive, but Tim loved them very much. He played with them every day and built tall towers, long bridges, and even little houses. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. Sam saw the blocks and said, "I want to learn how to build with blocks too!" Tim was happy to teach Sam. They started with a small tower, then a bridge, and finally, they built a little house together. + +As they played, Tim and Sam laughed and had a great time. They learned that playing with blocks was even more fun when they did it together. And from that day on, Tim and Sam became the best of friends, always ready to learn and play with their simple, but beloved, blocks. +Once upon a time, there was a wide tree with many leaves. The tree was in a park where children liked to play. The tree loved the different seasons because it could watch the children have fun. + +In the summer season, the tree heard a small boy request, "Tree, can I sit in your shade?" The tree was happy and said, "Yes, you can sit here and play." The boy sat under the tree, and they both enjoyed the sunny day. + +In the winter season, the tree saw a little girl request, "Tree, can I hang my scarf on your branch?" The tree smiled and said, "Of course, I will keep your scarf safe." The little girl played in the snow, and the tree watched her with joy. The tree loved being a friend to the children in every season. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog named Spot. Spot had a big dream. He wanted to go up, up, up, into the sky. He knew he needed a rocket to do that. + +One day, Spot went to the store to buy a rocket. He was so happy when he found one! The rocket was big and red. Spot paid the man and took his rocket home. + +Spot climbed into the rocket and counted, "1, 2, 3!" The rocket went up, up, up into the sky. Spot looked down and saw his house, his friends, and his family. He was so happy he could fly. When Spot came back down, he told everyone about his big adventure. +One day, a little dog named Max felt an urge to go outside. He wanted to run and play in the sun. Max looked at his owner, Sam, with big, sad eyes. Sam saw Max and knew he wanted to go out. + +Sam took Max to the park. Max was very happy. He ran and played with the other dogs. But then, Max saw a big, scary dog. Max felt uncomfortable. He did not want to play with the big dog. + +Max looked at Sam to help him. Sam saw Max and came to him. They walked away from the big dog. Max felt safe with Sam. They went home, and Max was happy to be with his friend. +One day, Tim and his friend, Sam, went to school. They needed to choose a folder for their drawings. There were many folders in different colors. Tim liked the blue folder, and Sam liked the red folder. + +Tim said, "I think the blue folder is more reliable. It looks strong and safe for our drawings." Sam thought for a moment and then agreed with Tim. "You're right, Tim. Let's choose the blue folder." + +Together, they put their drawings in the blue folder. They were happy with their choice. The blue folder kept their drawings safe and clean. Tim and Sam knew they made a good choice. They learned that sometimes it's better to choose something that is reliable, even if it's not their favorite color. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat loved to sail on the water. One day, the boat met a big ship. The ship had news for the little boat. + +The ship said, "I have sad news. The wind is gone. We can't sail today." The little boat was sad too. They both wanted to sail and play on the water. + +But then, the sun came out and the wind came back. The little boat and the big ship were happy again. They could sail and play on the water all day long. And they became best friends. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the mall with his mom. Tim saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with it. Tim's mom said, "Wait, Tim. First, we need to tie your shoes." + +Tim was very excited. He did not want to wait. But he knew his mom was right. So, he let her tie his shoes. Tim thought about the big red ball as his mom tied his shoes. He knew he would play with it soon. + +After his shoes were tied, Tim and his mom went into the mall. They walked and walked. Tim looked for the big red ball. He was very persistent. Finally, they found it. Tim's mom said, "See, Tim? We found the big red ball because we did not give up." Tim played with the big red ball and was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a daughter who loved to act in plays. One day, she was in a play about a big, scary monster. + +In the play, Lily had to act frightened when she saw the monster. She said, "Oh no! The monster is coming! I am so scared!" But Lily was not really scared. She was just acting. + +Her mommy and daddy watched the play and clapped for her. They were so proud of their daughter. When the play was over, Lily was happy that she did a good job acting scared. And they all went home to eat a big, yummy dinner. +One day, a goose went for a walk. The goose saw a rich man. The rich man had a big bag. The goose wanted to see what was inside the bag. The goose said, "Can I look in your bag?" + +The rich man said, "Yes, you can examine my bag." The goose looked inside the bag. The bag had many toys. The goose liked the toys. + +The rich man said, "You can have one toy, goose." The goose picked a soft toy. The goose was very happy. The goose and the rich man became friends. They played with the toys together. +Once upon a time, there was a polite beetle named Ben. He had a sharp little horn on his head. Ben lived in a big garden with many flowers and trees. + +One sunny day, Ben met a big, green frog. The frog said, "Hi, little beetle! Do you want to play with me?" Ben was very happy and said, "Yes, I would like to play with you!" + +They played together all day long. But when the sun went down, the big, green frog became very hungry. He looked at Ben and thought he would make a tasty snack. So, the frog ate Ben, the polite beetle, with his sharp little horn. + +And that was the end of Ben, the polite beetle. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to collect things. He had a big box with many things inside. One day, Tim found a great big potato in the garden. It was the biggest potato he had ever seen. + +Tim put the great big potato in his box. He was very happy. He showed the potato to his mom, dad, and little sister. They all said, "Wow! That's a great big potato!" + +Every day, Tim looked at his great big potato. It made him smile. He was proud of his collection. And that's the story of Tim and his great big potato. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big box in his room. He wanted to know what was inside. He tried to open it, but it was hard. He asked his sister, Sue, for help. Sue said, "I will help you, but you must finish your lunch first." Tim was not happy, but he knew he had to finish his lunch to get help. + +After Tim finished eating, Sue came to help him. They both tried to open the box together. It was still very hard. They pushed and pulled, but the box did not open. Tim and Sue started to fight. They both wanted to open the box first. "I want to open it!" said Tim. "No, I want to open it!" said Sue. + +Soon, they both felt sorry for fighting. They said sorry to each other and decided to work together. With one big push, the box finally opened. Inside, they found a lot of toys to play with. Tim and Sue were very happy. They learned that working together was better than fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to draw symbols on the ground with his stick. One day, he marked a scary face on the ground. He showed it to his friends, and they all laughed. + +The next day, Tim and his friends went to the park. They saw a big tree with a scary face on it. They were scared, but Tim was brave. He took his stick and marked a happy face next to the scary face. The scary face didn't look so scary anymore. + +Tim and his friends played in the park all day. They drew more symbols on the ground and had lots of fun. They learned that scary things can be made not scary with a little bit of bravery and a smile. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim found a razor in the bathroom. He didn't know what it was for, but it looked interesting. He showed it to his mom and asked, "What is this?" + +His mom said, "That is a razor. It is for grown-ups to use, not for kids. It can hurt you, so please put it back." + +Tim wanted to be a good boy, so he put the razor back where he found it. He asked his mom, "Can I help you with something else?" His mom thought for a moment, and then she suggested, "Why don't you help me make a sandwich for lunch?" + +Together, they made a regular sandwich with bread, cheese, and ham. Tim felt happy that he could help his mom, and they enjoyed their lunch together. From that day on, Tim knew that the razor was not for him to play with, and he always tried to help his mom with other things. +Once upon a time, there was a witch. She lived in a big house in the woods. She had a lot of friends who would come to visit her. They would play games, eat snacks, and have fun together. + +One day, a little girl named Lily was walking in the woods. She saw the witch's house and thought it looked fun. Lily knocked on the door and the witch opened it. "Hello," said the witch. "Do you want to come in and play?" Lily was very careful, but she said yes. + +Inside the house, Lily and the witch played with toys and ate yummy treats. They laughed and had a great time. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you, witch. I had fun today." The witch smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Come back soon!" And from that day on, Lily and the witch became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a wild dog named Spot. Spot was an enthusiastic dog who loved to play and run. He lived in a big forest with many trees and animals. + +One day, Spot met a little girl named Sue. Sue was lost in the forest and was very sad. Spot wanted to help her. He said, "Don't be sad, I will help you find your way home." Sue smiled and they both started to walk together. + +Soon, they found a big door in the forest. The door was locked. Spot used his nose to unlock the door. Behind the door, they found Sue's house. Sue was so happy and thanked Spot for helping her. From that day on, they became best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty dog named Spot. Spot liked to dig in the yard and make a mess. One day, he dug up a big hole and found a skeleton. + +The skeleton was sad because he had no home. Spot wanted to help, so he thought of a way to restore the skeleton's home. He found a box and put the skeleton inside. Then, he covered the box with soft dirt and put a pretty rock on top. + +From that day on, Spot was not naughty anymore. He learned to help others and be a good dog. The skeleton was happy in his new home, and Spot made a new friend. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was a naughty cat. She liked to play tricks on her friends. One day, Fluffy saw her friend, Bunny, hopping in the garden. + +Fluffy had an idea. She wanted to play a trick on Bunny. Fluffy said to Bunny, "Bunny, I heard someone mention that there is a big carrot hidden in the garden. If you find it, it's yours!" Bunny got excited and started to look for the carrot. + +Bunny looked and looked, but she could not find the big carrot. She said to Fluffy, "I can't find it. Can you help me?" Fluffy laughed and said, "I was just being naughty. There is no big carrot. I'm sorry." Bunny was sad but forgave Fluffy. They decided that from now on, they would play in the right order and not be naughty to each other. +Once upon a time, there was a big maze. In the maze, there was a small, cute bunny named Bob. Bob was very good at finding his way through the maze. He was never scared. But one day, he heard about a terrible monster that lived in the maze. + +Bob wanted to protect his friends from the monster. So, he went through the maze to find the monster. He looked left and right, up and down. He walked and hopped, and hopped and walked. + +At last, Bob found the monster. But it was not a terrible monster. It was just a big, friendly dog named Max. Max was lost in the maze. Bob helped Max find his way out of the maze. They became good friends and protected each other. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a mighty tree. The tree was very big and strong. It had many pretty flowers on it. Many animals lived in the tree and loved the flowers. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind blew very hard. The animals were scared. The mighty tree tried to hold on, but the storm was too strong. The tree began to break. The animals knew they had to do something to save the tree and the flowers. + +The animals worked together to help the tree. They pushed and pulled, and the tree stopped breaking. The storm went away, and the tree was safe. The animals were happy that they saved the tree and the flowers. They learned that when they work together, they can do mighty things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dance on the stage. One day, she saw a big, filthy puddle near the stage. She thought, "Oh no! I can't dance on the stage if there is a dirty puddle there." + +Lily had an idea. She called her friends to help her clean the stage. They all came with mops and buckets. They worked together to clean the filthy puddle. Soon, the stage was clean and shiny again. + +Lily and her friends were happy. They put on their pretty dresses and danced on the stage. They had so much fun. Lily thought, "I am glad I have good friends to help me." And they all danced and played until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree with deep roots. The tree was in a park. Every day, a kind lady would sit under the tree to rest. She liked to read stories to the kids who played there. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily came to the park. She saw the kind lady and asked, "Can you read me a story, please?" The lady smiled and said, "Of course, come sit with me under the tree and rest." + +Lily sat down and listened to the story. The story was about a brave dog who saved a little boy. Lily loved the story so much, she clapped her hands and said, "Thank you for the story!" + +From that day on, Lily would come to the park to rest under the tree and listen to the kind lady's stories. They became good friends and shared many fun stories together. And the deep-rooted tree kept them cool and happy in the warm sun. +Once upon a time, there was a tidy cow. She lived on a big farm. The cow liked to eat grass and play with her friends all day. + +One day, the cow felt very tired. She yawned a big yawn. Her friends saw her yawn and said, "Cow, you need to take a nap." The cow nodded and went to her cozy bed. + +When she woke up, the cow felt much better. She thanked her friends for helping her. Then, they all played and laughed together. The tidy cow was happy and never forgot to take a nap again. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful little town. In the town, there was a big wall. The wall was very old and had a door. The door was always closed. + +One day, a kind and friendly dog came to the town. The dog saw the wall and wanted to enter. The dog said to a little boy, "Can you help me open the door? I want to enter and see what is on the other side of the wall." + +The little boy said, "Yes, I will help you." So, the little boy and the dog worked together to open the door. They pushed and pushed until the door opened. + +Inside the wall was a beautiful garden. The dog and the little boy entered the garden and played all day. They had lots of fun and made many new friends. From that day on, the town was even more peaceful and happy. +One day, a big powerful cat and a small dog were playing in the park. The cat and dog were best friends. They liked to play with a ball together. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. + +The cat said to the dog, "I can slap the ball very far with my tail. Watch me!" The dog watched as the cat slapped the ball very far. The ball went into the trees. They both ran to find the ball. + +As they looked for the ball, they saw a big animal with a long neck. It was a lung! The lung was very sad. The dog asked, "Why are you sad?" The lung said, "I want to play, but I am too big and slow." The cat and dog felt bad for the lung. + +The cat had an idea. "You can use your long neck to help us find the ball!" The lung was happy and helped them look for the ball. But the lung was not careful. As it looked for the ball, it stepped on the small dog by mistake. The dog was hurt and the lung was very sorry. The cat and dog could not play anymore. The powerful cat, the small dog, and the big lung all learned to be more careful when playing together. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lot of fog. The fog made everyone feel miserable. They could not see their friends and they could not play outside. + +One day, a kind girl named Lily wanted to help. She had an idea to send big, colorful balloons to her friends. She thought the balloons would make them happy and help them find each other in the fog. + +Lily sent the balloons to her friends, and they loved them! They followed the balloons and found each other. The fog was still there, but they felt happy and played together. The town was not miserable anymore, all thanks to Lily and her balloons. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny loved to eat yogurt. He ate yogurt for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Benny's friends came to visit him. They wanted to celebrate his birthday. Benny was so happy! + +His friends brought him a big cake and lots of presents. Benny shared his yogurt with his friends. They all had a great time. They danced and sang songs. Benny felt loved and happy. + +After the party, Benny went to bed with a big smile on his face. He dreamed of more yogurt and more fun celebrations with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but she was very shy. One day, her mommy took her to a talent show. Lily was scared to go on stage, but her mommy said, "Don't worry, you will do great!" + +Lily slowly walked to the stage and opened her mouth to sing. She sang a slow and sweet song. When she finished, everyone in the audience applauded and cheered for her. Lily felt so happy and proud. + +After the show, Lily's mommy asked her, "How did you feel on stage?" Lily replied, "I was scared at first, but then I saw everyone smiling and clapping. It made me feel good." Her mommy smiled and said, "I knew you could do it. You have a beautiful voice." From that day on, Lily was no longer shy to perform in front of others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily's friend Emily came to visit her. Emily saw the doll and said, "Wow, your doll is so attractive!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! Let's play with her together." + +They played with the doll for a while, but then Lily's mom called them for lunch. They went to the kitchen and saw that Lily's mom had made sandwiches. Emily said, "I don't like sandwiches with the crust. Can you fold my sandwich, please?" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "Sure, I can fold it for you." She folded the sandwich and gave it to Emily. Emily was happy and said, "Thank you! Now I can eat it with my eye closed." + +Lily and Emily had a fun day playing together and eating yummy food. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had big eyes that were brown and shiny. He liked to play with his toys all day long, but he had a hard time finding his favorite toy car. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her match the socks. Timmy tried really hard to find the matching socks. He looked at the colors and the patterns on each sock with his big eyes. Finally, he found all the matching socks and was very happy. + +After that, Timmy's mommy helped him find his toy car that was hiding under the bed. Timmy was so happy to have found his toy car, he smiled and showed his mommy his big shiny eyes. From that day on, Timmy learned that matching things can be fun and rewarding. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, Timmy fell and hurt his knee. His mom came running over and said, "Oh no, Timmy! Let's put some medicine on that boo-boo." She got out a colorful band-aid and spread the medicine on Timmy's knee. + +Timmy looked up at his mom and said, "Thank you, Mommy. That feels better." His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Timmy. Now let's go back outside and play some more." Timmy jumped up and down, happy to be feeling better. From that day on, Timmy knew that whenever he got a boo-boo, his mom had colorful medicine and band-aids to help him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he went to the park with his mommy and daddy. They brought a big red ball to play with, too. + +Timmy's daddy started to kick the ball, but it went too far and hit a tree. "Oh no!" said Timmy. "The ball is stuck in the tree. What do we do?" + +"Don't worry, Timmy," said his mommy. "I'll support you while you climb up and get it." + +Timmy climbed up the tree and got the ball down. "Yay!" he said. "That was funny. We should do it again." And they all laughed and had fun playing together. + +After a while, Timmy's tummy started to rumble. "I'm hungry," he said. "Can we go get some gas for the car and then get some ice cream?" + +"Sure thing, buddy," said his daddy. "Let's go get some gas and then we'll go get some ice cream." And off they went, happy and full of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, her mom wanted her to come inside to eat lunch, but Lily insisted she wanted to play more. + +Her mom became angry and said, "Lily, you need to come inside now. It's time to eat." + +Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she saw the motion of her mom's hand pointing towards the house. She knew that meant it was time to go inside. + +Lily said, "Okay, Mommy. I will come inside now." She didn't want her mom to be angry anymore. They went inside and had a yummy lunch together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the park near his house. One day, he saw a giant man walking towards him. The man was enormous and Timmy was scared. + +Timmy tried to run away, but he slipped on a rock and fell down. The giant man saw him and tried to help him up, but he accidentally stepped on Timmy and hurt him badly. + +Timmy had to go to the hospital and he was very sad. He learned that even though some people may look scary, they can still be kind. But, he also learned to be careful when he plays outside so he doesn't slip and get hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved plants. She had a perfect garden with lots of flowers and trees. One day, her friend Timmy came to visit her. + +"Wow, your garden is so beautiful!" Timmy said. + +"Thank you," Lily replied. "Do you want to help me water the plants?" + +"Yes, please!" Timmy said excitedly. + +As they were watering the plants, they noticed that some of the flowers were not growing well. Lily said, "I think we need to include some fertilizer to help the plants grow better." + +Timmy didn't know what fertilizer was, so he asked Lily. She explained that it was a special thing that helps the plants grow healthy and strong. They went to the store and bought some fertilizer. After using it, the plants started to grow better and their garden was perfect again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her toys, but today she felt very tired. She went to her parent and said, "I need to rest." + +Her parent said, "Of course, Lily. Let's go inside and you can rest on the couch." + +Lily laid down on the couch and snuggled up with her blanket. She said, "This blanket is tight around me, but I like it." + +Her parent said, "I'm glad you're comfortable, Lily. Do you want me to read you a story?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" Her parent read her a story and soon Lily fell asleep, feeling rested and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved cars. He had a red car with a motor that made it go vroom vroom. One day, Timmy's dad showed him a useful tool called a wrench. Timmy loved to use the wrench to fix his car. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over and saw Timmy playing with his car. Billy urged Timmy to let him play with the car too. Timmy didn't want to share his favorite toy, but then he remembered how useful it was to have a friend to play with. So, Timmy let Billy play with the car too and they had lots of fun together. + +From that day on, Timmy and Billy played with the car every day. They even used the wrench to fix other toys that were broken. Timmy was happy that he had a useful tool and a good friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird liked to walk on the ground instead of flying. One day, the bird saw a wire on the ground. The bird thought it was an ordinary wire and walked on it. But the wire was not ordinary, it was a live wire and it shocked the bird. + +The bird learned that not everything that looks ordinary is safe. It's important to be careful and look closely before walking on something. The bird also realized that it's better to fly than to walk on the ground because there might be hidden dangers. From that day on, the bird flew high in the sky and never walked on the ground again. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who wanted to tell a joke. He waddled up to his friends and said, "Why did the chicken cross the road?" But his friends didn't laugh. They just looked at him with their big, ugly eyes. The little duck felt sad and alone. + +He tried to tell another joke, but his friends still didn't laugh. The little duck started to struggle with his feelings. He didn't understand why his friends didn't think he was funny. He felt like he wasn't good enough. + +But then, he saw a butterfly flutter by and he had an idea. He said to his friends, "Why did the butterfly go to the dentist?" His friends looked at him with confusion, but the little duck just smiled and said, "To get his teeth cleaned!" And this time, his friends laughed and laughed. The little duck felt happy and proud. He realized that even if his friends didn't think his first joke was funny, he could always try again and make them laugh in a different way. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was called a palace. In the palace lived a king and a queen. They had a little prince who loved to play. + +One day, the little prince was playing with his toys. He wanted to build a big tower, but it kept falling down. He got frustrated and started to shout. + +The king and queen heard him shouting and came to see what was wrong. The little prince showed them his tower and said, "It keeps falling down!" The king and queen helped the little prince build the tower, and they all had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they saw a big tree and decided to have a picnic under it. + +Lily's mom brought an original sandwich that she made herself, and her dad brought some juice. They were having a nice time until Lily's mom said, "I wish we could go to the opera tonight." + +Lily didn't know what an opera was, but she liked how the word sounded. Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the leaves on the tree began to fall. Lily's dad said, "I think we should go home now, it looks like it's going to rain." + +As they walked home, Lily's mom slipped on a wet leaf and fell. She hurt her leg and had to go to the hospital. They couldn't go to the opera that night, and Lily felt sad. She wished they could go back to the park and have another picnic, but they never did. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hop. Hop liked to jump and play in the grass. One day, Hop saw a quiz on the ground. It was a soft quiz with colorful pictures. Hop wanted to try it, so he picked it up and looked at the pictures. + +Hop's friends came over to play, and he showed them the quiz. They all wanted to try it too! They took turns answering the questions, and Hop was very good at it. He got lots of answers right and felt very proud of himself. + +After they finished the quiz, Hop and his friends hopped around and played some more. They had lots of fun together. And Hop felt very happy that he tried something new and did a good job. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom was cooking dinner on the stove. She told Timmy to stay away from the stove because it was hot and could burn him. + +Timmy listened to his mom and stayed away from the stove. But then, he saw a pretty butterfly outside and ran towards it. Suddenly, he tripped and fell onto the stove. His arm touched the hot burner and it hurt a lot. + +Timmy's mom heard him crying and rushed to him. She was worried and took him to the hospital. The doctor put medicine on Timmy's arm to help it feel better. From then on, Timmy always remembered to be careful around hot things so he wouldn't get burned again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming smile and loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a little crack in the ground and tried to fill it with dirt, but it didn't work. + +Her mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm trying to fix the crack, but it won't work," Lily replied. + +"Well, let's let the sun dry it out and see if it gets better," her mom suggested. + +So they waited and waited, and eventually the crack was all dried up and looked much better. Lily was so proud of herself for helping to fix it. From then on, she always kept an eye out for cracks that needed fixing. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when his friend came over. His friend asked, "Can I borrow your toy car?" Timmy replied, "Yes, you can lend it." + +The next day, Timmy's friend came back and said, "Thank you for lending me your toy car. I had so much fun playing with it." Timmy smiled and said, "You're welcome." + +One day, Timmy and his friend were playing outside when they saw a big, pale mountain. Timmy's friend said, "What is that?" Timmy replied, "That's a volcano. It's very dangerous." + +The boys learned that it's important to lend things to others and to stay away from dangerous things like volcanoes. They promised to always be helpful and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. While she was playing, she saw a little mouse. The mouse was very cute and Lily wanted to meet him. + +"Hello little mouse," said Lily. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Mickey," said the mouse. "But be careful, I am a fierce mouse." + +Lily wasn't scared of the mouse. She wanted to be friends with him. "I don't think you're fierce," she said. "You're just a little mouse." + +Mickey was happy that Lily wasn't scared of him. They played together for a long time and became good friends. From that day on, Lily always looked for Mickey when she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating spaghetti with sauce. One day, Lily and her mom went to a restaurant to eat spaghetti. + +When they arrived, Lily's mom asked the waiter for a table. The waiter said, "Please have a seat." So, Lily sat down and looked at the menu. + +After a while, the waiter brought their food. Lily's spaghetti had lots of sauce on it, just how she liked it. She ate it all up and then said, "That was yummy!" + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you liked it. You were very calm and polite at the restaurant." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Benny. Benny lived in a hive with his friends. One day, Benny got hurt and had a big boo-boo on his wing. His friends knew he needed to heal, so they brought him some sweet nectar to make him feel better. + +But Benny felt guilty because he wasn't able to help his friends collect more nectar. He wanted to fly and work with them, but his boo-boo hurt too much. His friends told him not to worry and that they would take care of him until he healed. + +Days went by and Benny's wing started to feel better. He was able to fly again and help his friends collect nectar. Benny was so happy and grateful to his friends for helping him heal. From that day on, Benny knew that it was okay to ask for help when he needed it, and that his friends would always be there to support him. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk with her mommy. They went to the park, and there they saw a big, powerful truck. "Wow, mommy! Look at that big truck!" said Lily. "Yes, it's very big and powerful," said mommy. + +As they continued their walk, they saw the sun slowly setting in the west. "Mommy, why is the sun going to sleep in the west?" asked Lily. "That's just how it goes, dear. The sun goes to sleep in the west every day," replied mommy. + +After a while, Lily started to feel tired. "Mommy, I'm sleepy. Can we go home now?" she asked. "Of course, let's go home and you can take a nap," said mommy. They walked back home and Lily went to sleep, dreaming about the big, powerful truck she saw at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a famous singer named Lily. She loved to sing and spread her voice all over the world. One day, she was walking in the park when she met a little girl named Daisy. + +Daisy said, "Wow, you're famous! Can you sing for me?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course, I can sing for you." She spread her arms wide and began to sing a beautiful song. Daisy was so happy and clapped her hands. + +After the song, Daisy said, "Your voice is so pretty. Can I be a singer like you when I grow up?" + +Lily replied, "Of course, you can! Just keep practicing and spreading your voice." Daisy smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a big house with a garden. In the garden, there was a pool. One day, a boy went to the pool. He wanted to swim, but the pool had a leak. Water was coming out of the pool. The boy saw the water and said, "Oh no! The pool is broken!" + +Suddenly, the boy saw a man enter the garden. The man was very busy. He had a big bag with him. The boy said, "Excuse me, Mister. Can you help me fix the pool?" The man said, "Sure, I can help you." + +The man fixed the pool and the water stopped leaking. The boy was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Mister. You are my hero." The man smiled and said, "No problem. I am happy to help." And from that day on, the boy could swim in the pool again. +Once upon a time, there was a tree with pretty leaves. The leaves were green and delicate, like tiny feathers. One day, a little girl came to the tree and picked one of the leaves. She wanted to decorate her room with it. + +The tree didn't like that. It was sad to lose one of its leaves. But the little girl didn't know that. She went home and put the leaf on her shelf. She was happy to have a pretty decoration. + +But the leaf couldn't live without the tree. It started to wither and turn brown. The little girl didn't understand why the leaf was dying. She tried to water it, but it was too late. The leaf was dead. + +The tree was even sadder now. It had lost one of its leaves forever. It wished the little girl had left it alone. From that day on, the tree didn't want anyone to pick its leaves. It wanted to keep them all safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods near her house. One day, she found a pine cone on the ground. It was big and brown and smelled nice. + +Lily picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! This pine cone is so pretty!" she said. "Can we keep it?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's find a comfortable spot to put it in our house." + +Lily and her mom looked around the house for a good place to put the pine cone. They finally found a spot on the fireplace mantle. "It matches the other decorations perfectly!" Lily said. + +From then on, Lily and her mom would always smile when they saw the pine cone on the mantle. It made their house feel more comfortable and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She would run and jump and chase butterflies. One day, she saw a pigeon sitting on a branch. The pigeon looked at her, and Lily thought it was ready to fly away. + +Lily decided to sit and watch the pigeon. She waited and waited, but the pigeon didn't move. Suddenly, the pigeon flapped its wings and flew away. Lily was so surprised that she screamed! + +From that day on, Lily loved watching the pigeons. She would sit and wait for them to fly away, and when they did, she would scream with joy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to stories. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a very expensive toy. She wanted it so much, but her mom said they couldn't afford it. + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She asked her friends to come over and they all brought their toys. They played together and had fun. Lily realized that playing with her friends was better than having an expensive toy. + +She told her mom the story and said that friends unite to have fun. Her mom was proud of her and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily never cared about expensive toys. She knew that having friends was the best thing in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom made her some toast for breakfast. The toast was so high that Lily had to stand on her tiptoes to reach it. + +Lily's little brother, Timmy, saw her struggling to reach the toast and said, "Lily, I can help you stand on a chair to get the toast!" + +But Lily didn't want to ask for help. She said, "No, Timmy. I can do it myself." So, she kept trying to reach the toast, but it was too high. + +Finally, Lily realized that it's okay to ask for help sometimes. She asked Timmy to help her stand on the chair, and she got the toast. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and would spend all her time making colorful pictures. One day, she wanted to paint a big picture but she couldn't reach the top of the paper. She felt helpless and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, her big brother came in and saw her struggling. He offered to help and lifted her up so she could reach the top of the paper. Lily was so happy and grateful for her brother's help. She painted a beautiful picture of a rainbow with lots of colors. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she could always ask for help when she needed it. She continued to paint many more pictures and always remembered the time when her brother helped her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big itch on her arm that wouldn't go away. She tried to scratch it, but it just made it worse. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my arm has an itch." + +Her mom said, "Let me take a look." She saw the red spot and said, "I have some helpful cream that will make it feel better." + +Lily's mom put the cream on her arm and whispered, "It will make the itch go away." + +Lily felt much better and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are so helpful." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a nice purse that she loved to carry around with her everywhere she went. One day, she went for a walk in the park and saw a beautiful flower. It was just a little bud, but Lily knew it would bloom into something amazing. + +She sat down next to the flower and waited patiently for it to bloom. As she waited, she took out her purse and started playing with the zipper. Suddenly, she heard a little pop and looked up to see the flower had bloomed! It was now a big, colorful flower that made Lily very happy. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always bring her nice purse with her when she went on walks in the park. She loved to see all the flowers blooming and would often stop to admire them. And every time she saw a flower bloom, she would smile and think about how wonderful nature can be. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, her mom asked her to clean her room. Lily didn't want to, so she went to the attic to play instead. + +While she was playing, she found an old box. She opened it and found a note that said, "Always do what you're told, even if you don't want to." Lily thought about this and realized she should listen to her mom. + +She went back to her room and cleaned it up. Her mom was so happy and gave her a big hug. Lily felt proud of herself for doing the right thing. She realized that even though she might feel grumpy about doing something, it's important to listen to the people who love and care for her. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to her grandma's house. Her grandma was baking cookies in the kitchen. Lily loved cookies, so she asked her grandma if she could help. Her grandma said yes and gave her a spoon to stir the batter. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She looked out the window and saw that it was raining. She was happy because she loved the rain, but then she saw something sad. A bird had fallen from its nest and was on the ground. + +Lily decided to be a lucky girl and help the bird. She asked her grandma if they could make a little nest for the bird and take care of it until it was better. Her grandma agreed, and they made a cozy nest for the bird. Lily felt happy that she could help the little bird and also bake cookies with her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a great dog named Max. Max was big and furry and loved to play with Timmy. + +One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. Timmy saw a shiny toy on the ground and picked it up. Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. When Timmy turned around, Max was gone. + +Timmy looked for Max everywhere but couldn't find him. He felt sad and started to cry. A kind lady saw Timmy and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her that Max was lost. The lady told Timmy to stay where he was and she would help him find Max. + +After a while, the lady came back with Max. Max had been lying under a tree the whole time. Timmy was so happy to see Max again. The lady told Timmy that it's important to stay in one place when you're lost and someone will come to help you. Timmy learned a great lesson that day and was grateful for the kind lady who helped him find Max. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with lots of trees and flowers. In the middle of the park, there was a big statue of a happy dog. The dog statue was very calm and never moved. + +One day, a kind lady came to the park and set down on a bench near the dog statue. She looked very sad and started to cry. The dog statue saw the lady crying and wanted to help her. + +Suddenly, the dog statue started to glow and came to life! The lady was very surprised and happy. The dog statue wagged its tail and the lady smiled. From that day on, the lady came to the park every day to see her new friend, the happy dog statue. +Once upon a time, there was a big tower. It was very wide and it shone in the sunlight. A little girl named Lily saw the tower and said, "Wow, that tower is so pretty! I want to go see it up close." + +Her mom said, "Sure, we can go see it together. But we have to be careful and hold hands so we don't get lost." + +Lily and her mom walked to the tower and looked up. Lily said, "It's so tall! I feel like a tiny ant next to it." + +Her mom said, "Yes, it's a very tall tower. But it's also very special because it shines so bright. Do you like it?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I love it. I want to come back and see it again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One sunny day, she saw two birds chirping on a tree. She observed them for a while and felt happy. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a boy who was shouting and throwing stones at the birds. Lily felt sad and helpless. She didn't know what to do. + +She decided to talk to the boy and said, "Please don't hurt the birds. They are my friends. Let's play together and find something else to do." The boy listened to Lily and put down the stones. They played together and found peace in the park. + +Lily felt happy that she could help the birds and make a new friend. She observed the birds again, and they seemed happy too. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she saw a big building being built in her town. It was very tall and had lots of workers building it. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is that building for?" + +Her mommy replied, "It's a new store that we can go to and buy things we need." + +Lily was very excited and said, "Yay! Let's celebrate when it opens!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we will celebrate and go shopping there. It will be a dependable place to buy things we need." + +Lily was happy and couldn't wait to go to the new store with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to count things, like her toys and her fingers. One day, she saw a big red apple on the kitchen table. She wanted to count how many seeds were inside, so she asked her mommy if she could have it. + +Mommy said yes and gave Lily the apple. Lily stood on her tiptoes to reach the table and held the apple in her little hands. She counted the seeds one by one, until she reached ten. She was very proud of herself! + +After she finished counting, Lily took a big bite of the apple. It was so juicy and sweet! She loved the taste of the red apple and asked her mommy if she could have another one to count. From that day on, Lily loved to count things and eat red apples. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a house with her family. One day, Lily's dad asked her if she wanted to help design a new toy for her little brother. Lily was very excited and said yes. + +They went to the store to buy some materials and Lily picked out the colors she wanted. They worked together to make the toy and it turned out great! Lily was very proud of herself. + +Later that day, it started to rain outside and Lily noticed that there was a leak in the roof. She told her dad and he went to check it out. He found the problem and fixed it quickly. + +Lily was happy that her dad fixed the roof and that they made a cool toy together. She looked up at the sky and saw some unknown birds flying by. She smiled and said, "Daddy, I love designing things with you!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's friend Sarah came over to play. Sarah was very excited to start playing with Lily's toys. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What toys do you want to play with?" + +Sarah said, "I want to play with the dolls." + +Lily's mom mentioned, "Lily has a new doll that she got for her birthday. Do you want to see it?" + +Sarah said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily's mom brought out the new doll and Sarah was very happy. Lily was happy too because she loved to share her toys with her friends. They played together for a long time and had a lot of fun. + +After they finished playing, Lily's mom asked, "Did you have a good time?" + +Sarah said, "Yes, thank you for letting me play with your toys. I didn't know you had a new doll. I was ignorant about it." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "That's okay. Now you know!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to watch the fireworks in the sky. They were so pretty and colorful. One day, Timmy went to a big party with his family. At the party, there was a man who could sign with his hands. Timmy thought it was very cool how the man could talk without using his voice. + +Later that night, it was time for the fireworks. Timmy was so excited! He watched as the fireworks shot up into the sky and exploded into bright colors. Suddenly, one of the fireworks went the wrong way and landed in a hairy bush nearby. Everyone was scared that the bush would catch on fire, but luckily someone was able to put it out quickly. + +Timmy had a fun day at the party, but he was happy to go home and go to bed. He dreamed about the pretty fireworks and the man who could sign with his hands. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Timmy. Timmy slept in a crib every night. One day, Timmy's mommy noticed that his blanket kept falling off. She decided to tie the blanket to the crib with a string so it wouldn't fall off anymore. + +Timmy was very happy because he could sleep all night without getting cold. But then, he noticed that his favorite toy was stuck outside the crib. He tried to reach it, but he couldn't. Timmy was very persistent and he kept trying until he finally got his toy back. + +From that day on, Timmy slept soundly in his crib with his blanket tied on and his toy by his side. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a queen who loved to cook. She always used a big spoon to stir her soup. One day, the queen wanted to make a cake but she didn't have any eggs. She asked her helpers to go to the market and buy some eggs. + +While they were gone, the queen tried to make the cake without eggs. She used flexible flour and sweet sugar, but the cake wouldn't rise. She was sad because she wanted to eat cake. + +When her helpers came back with the eggs, the queen realized that she should have waited. She learned that sometimes it's better to be patient and wait for the right ingredients. The queen and her helpers made a delicious cake together and they all enjoyed it. The moral of the story is that sometimes it's better to wait and be patient. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck. The duck loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, the little duck got very dirty and his feathers were all muddy. His mother said, "It's time to bathe, little duck!" So, the little duck went to the pond and splashed around until he was clean. + +Afterwards, the little duck wanted to play with his friends again. They were playing a game and the little duck really wanted to win. But, he didn't cheat or be mean to his friends. He played fair and had fun. + +When it was time to go home, the little duck felt very warm and happy inside. He realized that being clean, playing fair, and having fun with friends is what makes him feel the best. The moral of the story is that it's important to be clean, play fair, and have fun with friends. +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 said, "Lily, you have too many toys. Let's store some of them away." + +Lily didn't want to put her toys away. She said, "No, Mommy. I want to keep all my toys out. I don't want to make a messy room." + +Her mom said, "But Lily, if we don't store some of your toys away, we won't have any space left in your room. Plus, if you store some toys away, we can give you a prize for being such a good helper." + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, Mommy. Let's store some of my toys away. I want a prize!" + +So, Lily and her mom worked together to store some of her toys away. After they were done, Lily's mom gave her a big hug and said, "You did such a good job, Lily. Here's your prize!" Lily was so happy and proud of herself. She learned that sometimes it's important to store things away to make room for new things and to get rewarded for being a good helper. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear her red dress. One day, she went to the store with her mom and saw a pack of mint candies. She asked her mom if she could have one, and her mom said yes. + +Lily put the mint candy in her mouth and it tasted so good. She said, "Mommy, this candy is yummy, it fits perfectly in my mouth!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Do you want to buy some more?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes please, I want to share it with my friends at school tomorrow. They will love it too!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved robots and wanted to make his own robot. He drew a picture of his robot and showed it to his mom. His mom helped him design the robot and they worked on it together. + +After many days of hard work, Timmy's robot was finally finished. But he wanted to play a game with his robot where it would hide and he had to find it. So, Timmy hid his robot in his room and closed his eyes. He counted to ten and then went to find his robot. + +It was hidden behind his toy box! Timmy was so happy that he found his robot. He hugged it tight and said, "You're the best robot ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the trees and collect acorns. One day, Sammy was playing with his friends when he accidentally broke his friend's acorn. + +Sammy felt sorry for what he had done and promised to replace the acorn. He searched all over the forest for the perfect acorn to replace his friend's broken one. Finally, he found the perfect acorn and brought it back to his friend. + +His friend was so happy and thanked Sammy for being so kind. From that day on, Sammy learned to be more careful when playing with his friends' things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because she was going to have her favorite meal for dinner - spaghetti and meatballs! Lily's mom cooked the meal and they sat down at the table to eat. Lily felt very comfortable in her chair and started to eat her meal. + +After finishing her meal, Lily put on some music and started to dance around the room. She loved to dance and it made her feel happy. Her mom joined in and they danced together until it was time for bed. Lily felt so comfortable and happy that she fell asleep with a smile on her face, dreaming of dancing and spaghetti and meatballs. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brother named Jack. Jack was always worried and scared about everything. He would always ask Lily to help him with his fears. One day, they were playing in the park when Jack saw a big dog. He got anxious and started to cry. Lily said, "Don't worry Jack, let's go say hello to the dog." Jack was scared, but he trusted his sister. + +As they got closer to the dog, Lily saw that the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. She told Jack to surrender his fear and try to pet the dog. Jack slowly reached out his hand and petted the dog. He realized that he didn't need to be afraid of everything. Lily taught Jack that sometimes we need to face our fears and not let them control us. + +From that day on, Jack was less anxious and more confident. He thanked his sister for helping him and promised to always be brave. The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to trust others and face our fears to become stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she found a jacket with a difficult zipper. She tried and tried, but she couldn't zip it up. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to wear the jacket. She asked her mommy for help, but her mommy was busy cooking dinner. So, Lily decided to keep trying. + +After a while, Lily finally zipped up the jacket all by herself! She was so proud of herself. The moral of the story is that if you keep trying, even difficult things can be accomplished. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird was very fast and could fly at great speed. One day, the little bird was flying around when it saw a big bird. The little bird was confused because it had never seen a bird that big before. + +The big bird came closer and said, "Hello little bird, my name is Max. I would like to introduce myself to you." The little bird was happy to meet Max and they became friends. + +A few days later, Max asked the little bird if it wanted to race. The little bird was nervous because it knew Max was much bigger and faster. But the little bird remembered how fast it could fly and decided to give it a try. + +The day of the race came and the little bird flew as fast as it could. Max was ahead for most of the race, but the little bird didn't give up. In the end, the little bird won the race, surprising Max and all the other birds watching. From then on, the little bird was known as the fastest bird in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly bear named Benny. Benny loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Benny saw a bunny who looked sad. Benny went up to the bunny and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The bunny replied, "I regret not giving my mom a hug before I left to play in the forest." + +Benny thought for a moment and said, "I know what will make you feel better. Let's go find your mom and give her a big hug!" + +The bunny's face lit up with joy and they went to find the bunny's mom. When they found her, the bunny gave her a big hug and felt much better. + +Benny felt happy that he could help his friend and they all played together in the forest. From that day on, Benny made sure to always give his loved ones a hug before he left to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack. He had a big boat with a thick mast. One day, Jack sailed his boat to a beautiful island. There, he met a little girl who liked to point at everything she saw. + +Jack and the little girl became friends and they explored the island together. The little girl pointed at the trees, the flowers, and the animals. Jack showed her his boat and she pointed at the big, thick mast. + +As the sun started to set, Jack and the little girl said goodbye. Jack sailed away on his boat, but he promised to come back and visit his new friend. The little girl waved goodbye and pointed at the sunset, which was very pretty. +Once upon a time, there was a big red truck. The truck was amazing because it could carry many things. One day, the truck was tired and needed to rest. So, it stopped by the side of the road and the driver turned off the engine. As the truck rested, smoke came out of the exhaust pipe. The smoke looked like a cloud in the sky. The driver watched the smoke and thought it was pretty. After a little while, the truck was ready to go again and the driver continued on his journey. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, Lily's mom came into her room with some news. She said that they were going to celebrate her grandma's birthday and they had to go to her house. + +Lily was very excited because she loved her grandma. But when they arrived at her grandma's house, Lily saw something scary. Her grandma was sick and had to go to the hospital. Lily didn't understand what was happening, but she knew it was bad. + +Lily's family was sad, but they decided to celebrate her grandma's life instead. They talked about all the fun times they had with her and how much they loved her. Lily learned that even when bad things happen, it's important to celebrate the good things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick berries in the forest with her mommy. One day, they went to the forest to pick berries, and Lily was so excited to eat them. + +Mommy told Lily to sit on a rock while she went to pick more berries. Lily sat down and saw a big, juicy berry on a bush. She wanted to eat it, but it wasn't ready yet. So, she waited and waited until the berry was ready. + +Finally, the berry was ready, and Lily ate it. But, she didn't know that it was a poisonous berry. She got very sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help her, but it was too late. Lily passed away, and her mommy was very sad. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to pick flowers in the park. He loved the bright colors and sweet smells. One day, Timmy heard a loud noise. It was a war happening far away. He didn't understand why people would fight and make so much noise. + +Timmy's mom explained that sometimes people have disagreements and they try to solve them with fighting. Timmy didn't like that idea. He wanted everyone to be friends and play together. So, he picked a big bouquet of flowers and brought them to the soldiers. They were surprised and happy to see such a kind gesture. They stopped fighting and decided to take a break and enjoy the flowers together. From that day on, Timmy knew that even a small act of kindness could make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a big tree in the forest. He was very proud of his home and always kept it tidy. One day, while Spidey was cleaning his web, he saw a big, beautiful butterfly flutter by. + +"Hello there!" said Spidey. "Would you like to come and talk with me?" + +"Sure!" said the butterfly. "I would love to chat." + +As they talked, Spidey noticed a cobweb in the corner of his home. He knew he needed to clean it up before it got too big. + +"I have to go now," said Spidey. "I need to clean up that cobweb." + +"Okay," said the butterfly. "Thanks for talking with me. See you later!" + +Spidey cleaned up the cobweb and felt very proud of his tidy home. Later that day, he saw the butterfly again and they had another nice chat. From then on, Spidey always made sure to keep his home clean and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear. The bear loved to play in the forest during the day. But when the evening came, the bear would go back to his cozy cave to sleep. + +One day, the bear met a little rabbit. The rabbit was very impressed by the bear's big size and strong muscles. The bear was happy to have made a new friend. + +As they were playing together, the bear noticed that the sky was getting darker. He knew it was time to cover himself with his warm fur and go to sleep. The rabbit said goodbye and ran back to his burrow. + +From that day on, the bear and the rabbit became good friends. They played together every day and the bear always made sure to cover himself before the evening came. +Once there was a clumsy little girl named Lily. She loved watching her favorite show on the screen. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to go outside and play. + +Lily said, "But Mom, I don't want to go outside. I want to watch my show on the screen." + +Mom said, "No, Lily. You need to go outside and play. It's good for you." + +Lily was sad, but she went outside anyway. She played with her friends and had so much fun that she forgot all about her show on the screen. From then on, Lily loved going outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run around in the park with his friends. They played games and laughed a lot. One day, Timmy's mom packed a cooler with cold drinks and snacks for them to share. + +As they played, Timmy's friend accidentally knocked over the cooler. All the drinks and snacks spilled out and the cooler broke. Timmy's mom was very upset because she had just bought the cooler. + +Timmy and his friends tried to clean up the mess, but they couldn't fix the cooler. When Timmy got home, he told his mom what happened. She was so angry that she grounded Timmy for a week. Timmy felt sad and wished he could go back in time to stop his friend from knocking over the cooler. +Once upon a time, there was a potato. The potato was very happy because it had grown big and strong. It was able to stand up straight all by itself, which made it feel very independent. + +One day, a little girl came to the potato field. She saw the potato and smiled because it looked so cute. The potato smiled back, even though it didn't have a mouth. The little girl picked up the potato and took it home to show her mom. + +The mom was happy to see the potato and said it would make a yummy dinner. The little girl was sad because she didn't want her new potato friend to be eaten. But the mom explained that potatoes are meant to be eaten and that they make us healthy and strong too. The little girl understood and smiled again, knowing that her potato friend had a special purpose. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her backyard. Suddenly, she felt a drop of water on her nose. "Look, Mommy!" she said. "It's raining!" + +"Yes, Lily," said her mommy. "It's a dark and stormy day. Let's go inside and play games." + +As they walked inside, Lily noticed a large umbrella by the door. "Can I hold the umbrella, Mommy?" she asked. + +"Of course, Lily," said her mommy. "You can be in charge of keeping us dry." + +Lily felt proud as she held the large umbrella over her and her mommy's heads. "I like the rain," she said. "It's fun to play in, but it's also nice to be cozy inside." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved flowers and she had a beautiful garden filled with all kinds of colors. Every day, she would water her flowers and watch them grow. + +One day, Lily noticed that one of her flowers looked sad. It was droopy and its petals were falling off. Lily started to worry that her flower was sick. She didn't want it to die. + +Lily remembered that her mom had told her that sometimes flowers get tired and need a rest. So, she gave her flower some extra water and moved it to a shady spot. The next day, Lily was happy to see that her flower was looking much better. It had perked up and its petals were bright and colorful again. Lily was relieved and happy that her flower was feeling better. She knew that taking care of her flowers was important and she promised to always look after them. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Nemo saw a tasty worm swimming near him. He swam closer and closer until he could bite it. + +Suddenly, a big shark appeared and scared Nemo. "Why are you scared?" asked the shark. "I don't want you to bite me!" said Nemo. "I won't bite you, I promise," said the shark. "I just want to be your friend and swim with you." + +Nemo was happy to have a new friend. They swam together and found more tasty worms to bite. Nemo was grateful for his new friend and they swam happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the sunshine. But there were a lot of mosquitoes outside, and they would bite her and make her itchy. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a fake mosquito. It was not real, but it looked like a real mosquito. Lily thought it was funny and she played with it outside. But then she got tired and wanted to go inside. + +Lily tried to close the door, but the fake mosquito got stuck in the door. She had to be careful not to break it. Finally, she was able to close the door and the fake mosquito was safe inside with her. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and chase after balls. One day, Max's owner asked him to please come inside the house. Max didn't want to stop playing, but his owner urged him to come inside. + +Max finally went inside and his owner gave him a sweet treat as a reward for listening. Max was very happy and wagged his tail. From then on, whenever his owner asked him to come inside, Max would listen right away because he knew he might get another sweet treat. + +Max learned that it's always best to listen and be a good doggy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big and colorful kangaroo. One day, the kangaroo decided to leave his home in the forest and go explore the world. He hopped and hopped until he found a big field with lots of flowers. The kangaroo was so happy to see all the pretty colors of the flowers. + +Suddenly, the kangaroo saw a little girl crying. He went to her and asked her what was wrong. The little girl had lost her teddy bear and didn't know where to find it. The kangaroo offered to help and they looked everywhere together. Finally, they found the teddy bear under a tree. + +The little girl was so happy and thanked the kangaroo. The kangaroo smiled and said goodbye, hopping away to continue his adventure. The little girl waved goodbye and watched the colorful kangaroo leave. From that day on, she knew that she could always count on the kangaroo to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily decided to make a dress for her favorite doll, Rosie. She got out her scissors and cut some fabric into a dress shape. + +Lily wanted to make the dress extra special, so she sewed on a sparkly button. When she was finished, she showed her mom the dress. "Wow, Lily! You are so creative," said her mom. + +Lily was so proud of her dress and couldn't wait to show Rosie. "Look, Rosie! I made you a new dress!" she said. Rosie was very happy and twirled around in her new dress. Lily was happy too, knowing she had made her doll look even more beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking baths in her big bathtub. One day, her little brother wanted to take a bath too, but Lily didn't want to share her bathtub. Her brother started to cry and Lily felt sad. + +Lily's mom came in and saw what was happening. She told Lily to be patient and yield the bathtub to her brother. Lily didn't want to at first, but then she remembered how much she loved her brother and how sad he was. So, she decided to be patient and let him take a bath with her. + +They had so much fun splashing and playing with their toys in the bathtub together. Lily realized that sharing is always better than being selfish. From that day on, Lily and her brother took baths together every night and they were both happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat rice because it was so good. One day, Lily saw a thirsty bird outside. The bird looked very sad because it had no water to drink. + +Lily quickly got a cup of water and gave it to the bird. The bird drank all the water and felt very happy. Lily felt good too because she helped the bird. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to help others when they need it. She also learned that even if you have something really good, like rice, it's important to share it with others who might not have any. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved Sundays because she got to play outside with her friends. One Sunday, it was very wet outside because it was raining. But Lily didn't mind because she loved to jump in puddles. + +Lily and her friends decided to play a game of hide-and-seek. Lily was very good at hiding and she found the perfect spot behind a big tree. But as she was waiting for her friends to find her, she started to feel very cold and wet. + +After a while, Lily's friends gave up looking for her and went home. But Lily was still hiding behind the tree, shivering and all alone. When her parents found her, she was very sick and had to go to the hospital. From then on, Lily learned that playing outside on a wet Sunday wasn't always a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see a show about a snowman who could freeze things with his magic. Lily was so excited to see the snowman! + +During the show, the snowman froze everything in sight, including the little girl's favorite toy. "Oh no!" cried Lily. "My teddy bear is frozen!" + +After the show, Lily's parents tried to unfreeze the toy, but it was too late. The teddy bear was ruined forever. Poor Lily was so sad. She hugged her parents and cried all the way home. + +From that day on, Lily never wanted to go to the theater again. She was too scared that something else might get frozen and ruined. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted something delicious to eat. She asked her mommy for a snack, and her mommy gave her a yummy apple. + +Lily sat on her seat and took a big bite of her apple. But then she accidentally bit her lip and started to cry. Her mommy came over to comfort her and gave her a big hug. + +Lily felt much better and finished her delicious apple. She smiled and hugged her mommy back, feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy duck that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. Lily was having so much fun playing on the swings and the slide that she forgot her duck at home. + +When she got home, she looked for her duck but it was not there. She started to cry because she missed her duck so much. Her mommy and daddy tried to calm her down and told her that they would find the duck. + +The next day, Lily's daddy came home with a new toy duck. But Lily knew it was fake and not her real duck. She was happy to have a new toy, but she still missed her old duck. Her mommy and daddy promised her that they would keep looking for her duck until they found it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red wagon that she loved to pull around. One day, she saw her friend Billy eating a yummy ice cream cone. + +Lily: "Hi Billy, can I have a lick of your ice cream?" + +Billy: "No, I don't want to share. I hate sharing my ice cream." + +Lily felt sad and walked away with her wagon. She thought about how much she loved to share her toys with Billy. + +Later that day, Billy saw Lily pulling her wagon with some delicious cookies inside. + +Billy: "Lily, can I have a cookie?" + +Lily: "Sure, I love to share my cookies with my friends." + +Billy felt happy and took a bite of the yummy cookie. From then on, Billy and Lily shared their treats and toys together, and they both felt happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to make crafts and draw pictures. One day, she wanted to make a paper crown, but she didn't have any glue. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mommy, can you supply me with some glue please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, I have some glue in my drawer." + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You're the best!" + +As Lily was making her paper crown, her little brother came over and said, "Lily, that crown looks fake." + +Lily was sad and said, "But I tried really hard to make it look nice." + +Her brother smiled and said, "I'm just kidding, Lily. Your crown looks amazing!" + +Lily was happy again and said, "Thank you, little brother. You're the best too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and feel the mist on her face. But one day, she went into the house and saw that it was very messy. Her mom was sick and couldn't clean up. + +Lily wanted to help her mom, so she started to clean. She picked up toys and put them in the toy box. She wiped the table and swept the floor. She wanted her mom to feel comfortable and happy. + +But then, Lily accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke into many pieces. Her mom got upset and started to cry. Lily felt very sad and didn't know what to do. She tried to clean up the mess, but it was too much for her. + +In the end, Lily learned that accidents happen and it's okay to make mistakes. She hugged her mom and said sorry. Her mom forgave her and they cleaned up the mess together. They felt happy and comfortable again. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy princess who lived in a big castle. She loved to ride her horse and go fast. One day, a thief came and stole her favorite necklace. The princess was very sad and angry. + +She decided to chase the thief to get her necklace back. She rode her horse at a very fast speed, but the thief was too quick. The princess lost sight of the thief and couldn't find him. + +Days passed, and the princess never found her necklace. She felt very sad and didn't want to ride her horse anymore. The thief got away with the fancy necklace, and the princess learned a lesson to always keep her things safe. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very happy because his owner always played with him. One day, Max's owner noticed that Max was not feeling well. Max's owner suggested that they should take Max to the veterinarian. Max was glad because he knew the veterinarian would make him feel better. + +At the veterinarian's office, Max met a cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was also not feeling well. The veterinarian gave Max and Whiskers some medicine and told them to rest. Max and Whiskers were glad that they would feel better soon. + +After a few days, Max and Whiskers were back to their playful selves. Max's owner was glad that Max was feeling better and thanked the veterinarian for helping Max and Whiskers. From that day on, Max and Whiskers became friends and would often play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys in the park. One day, a big boy came and stole Timmy's favorite toy. Timmy was very sad and cried a lot. + +Suddenly, an ambulance came rushing by with its loud siren. Timmy was scared because he thought it was dangerous. But then, the ambulance stopped and a nice lady came out. She saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what happened. Timmy told her about his toy being stolen. + +The lady in the ambulance was very kind and gave Timmy a new toy to play with. Timmy was very happy and thanked the lady. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be careful with his toys and to watch out for dangerous people who might steal them. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who took care of many babies. One day, a new infant arrived at her house. The baby was so small and cute, with big round eyes and a peaceful smile. The lady welcomed the baby and said, "Let's sort your clothes, little one." + +The baby gurgled happily as the lady sorted through the tiny clothes, folding them neatly and putting them away. The lady sang a gentle lullaby and the baby fell asleep, snuggled up in a soft blanket. + +Later that day, the lady's friend came to visit. "Oh, what a sweet baby!" she exclaimed. "Yes," said the lady, "I love taking care of infants. It's peaceful and rewarding work." + +The friend smiled and said, "You are a kind and caring person. I'm sure these babies feel safe and loved with you." The lady nodded and smiled, knowing that she was doing an important job. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would roll it back and forth with his friends. One day, Timmy wanted to go on an adventure. He asked his mom for a map. The map showed a clear path to a big park. Timmy and his friends followed the map and had so much fun playing together in the park. They rolled down hills and played on the swings. Timmy was so happy that he had found the park with the help of the map. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she saw a big truck driving down the street. The truck was full of junk. + +Lily asked the driver, "What are you doing with all that junk?" + +"I have to deliver it to the dump," the driver replied. + +Lily felt sorry for the junk. She thought it was sad that it had to go to the dump. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friends. They decided to play in the park. While they were playing, they saw a big storm coming. They tried to run home, but the storm was too strong. + +When they got home, they saw that the storm had knocked down their houses. Lily's toys were all broken and her friends' houses were destroyed. They felt very sad. + +Lily remembered the junk from the truck and wished that it had been used to build new houses. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was very famous because everyone knew her name. She had a shiny crown on her head, but it was always dirty. So, she called her helper to polish it. The helper took a cloth and rubbed the crown until it was shiny again. The queen was very happy and thanked her helper. From that day on, the queen's crown always sparkled and shone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color with his white crayon. One day, while he was drawing, he made a mistake and needed to use his eraser. But he couldn't find it anywhere! He searched and searched but still couldn't find it. + +Timmy felt sad and frustrated because he couldn't fix his drawing. He asked his mom for help, but she told him that he needed to take better care of his things. Timmy realized that he needed to be more responsible and keep track of his eraser. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to put his eraser in the same place every time he used it. He learned that being responsible and taking care of his things was important. And whenever he made a mistake, he knew exactly where to find his eraser to fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mom. They would read books together and have fun. One day, Lily's mom made her some toast with butter and jelly. Lily loved it so much that she wanted to share it with her friends. She spread the toast with butter and jelly and gave some to her friends. They all loved it too! But then Lily tried a different kind of jelly and it was bitter. She didn't like it at all. So, she went back to her mom and asked for some more jelly. Her mom gave her a different kind of jelly that wasn't bitter and Lily was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big pond with lots of ducks and one beautiful swan. All the ducks were friends and loved to swim and play together, but the swan was always alone. One day, a little girl came to the pond and saw the swan. She felt very compassionate for the swan because it was all by itself. + +The little girl decided to bring some bread to the pond so the swan could eat. The swan was very happy and started to swim closer to the little girl. The ducks saw the swan getting closer to the little girl and they also wanted some bread, so the little girl gave them some too. As the ducks ate, the swan started to increase its confidence and swam closer to the ducks. + +From that day on, the swan was no longer alone. It had made new friends and was very happy. The little girl came to visit the pond every day and the ducks and swan would swim and play together. The swan realized that it didn't have to be alone anymore and its happiness increased every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her mommy. One day, they saw a vine growing on the fence. It was very green and long. + +Lily's mommy told her that they needed to spray water on the vine so it could grow big and strong. So, they got a spray bottle and started to spray the vine with water. + +After a few days, the vine was very dry because it had not rained. Lily's mommy said they needed to water the vine more. So, they sprayed more water on the vine and soon it was green and happy again. + +Lily was very happy to see the vine grow and she loved to spray water on it every day. From then on, they took good care of the vine and it grew bigger and bigger. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Lily saw her friend Sarah wearing sunglasses. Lily felt envious because she wanted sunglasses too. + +Lily asked her mom for sunglasses, but her mom said they were not necessary. Lily felt sad and didn't understand why she couldn't have sunglasses like Sarah. + +The next day, Lily saw a homeless man on the street. He didn't have shoes and his feet were dirty. Lily remembered how lucky she was to have shoes and a home. She realized that sometimes, wanting things we don't need can make us forget about what we already have. + +Lily took a step forward and gave the homeless man her favorite shoes. She felt happy and proud of herself. From that day on, Lily learned that being kind and grateful is more important than having things like sunglasses. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat jam on her toast every morning. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some more jam. + +Lily saw many different jars of jam on the shelf. She asked her mommy, "Which jam is the tastiest?" Her mommy replied, "I think the strawberry jam is the tastiest, but you can choose whichever one you like." + +Lily looked at all the jars of jam and decided to include the strawberry jam in her basket. She was very excited to go home and eat her tasty jam on toast. When they got home, Lily said to her mommy, "Thank you for taking me to the store. I love our jam!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. They saw many toys and candies in the store. But, Lily saw a big, red balloon that appeared to be calling her name. She asked her mommy to buy it for her. + +Suddenly, a deaf old man appeared behind them. He asked if he could buy the balloon for Lily. Her mommy said yes, and Lily was very happy. The old man gave her the balloon and smiled. She thanked him and they went home with the new balloon. + +From that day on, Lily loved her balloon very much. She played with it every day and it never popped. She remembered the kind old man from the store who made her so happy. She hoped to see him again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens. Lily loved to play with Mittens and promised to take care of her always. + +One day, Lily and Mittens were baking cookies. Lily wanted to mix the batter, but Mittens jumped on the table and knocked the bowl over. Lily got mad and yelled at Mittens. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play. Mittens followed her, but Lily didn't notice. Suddenly, a big dog appeared and chased Mittens away. Lily looked and looked for Mittens, but she was gone. + +Lily felt very sad and realized that she should have been nicer to Mittens. She promised to always be kind to animals and to never yell again. From that day on, Lily remembered the importance of keeping her promises and being gentle with furry friends. +Once upon a time, there was a group of animals. There were cats, dogs, and birds. They all liked to play together in the park. One day, they found a big watermelon. They wanted to eat it, but it was too big for them to eat. They decided to split it into small pieces. They all took a piece and ate it. The watermelon was very mild and sweet. They all had fun playing and eating together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved to jog every day. She always wore her favorite pink shoes and a big smile on her face. One day, she decided to jog through the forest. + +As she jogged, she noticed something strange. The trees were getting thicker, and the path was getting narrower. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise behind her. She turned around and saw a filthy monster chasing her! + +The woman ran as fast as she could, but the monster was getting closer and closer. Just when she thought she was done for, she saw a big rock in front of her. She quickly jumped behind it and waited for the monster to pass. When it was safe, she continued her jog back home, never forgetting the scary monster in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who loved to play in the bush. He had many friends who also loved to play there. One day, while they were playing, they saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf wanted to eat the little bunny and his friends. + +The little bunny was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, he remembered what his mom had told him. She said that sometimes, it's better to yield and run away from danger. So, the little bunny and his friends ran away as fast as they could. + +The wolf chased them, but he couldn't catch them because they were too fast. Finally, they reached a safe place. They were all very tired, but they were happy that they had escaped from the wolf. The little bunny learned that sometimes, it's better to yield and run away from danger. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big ring of steel. It is heavy and shiny. They lift it up and put it on a bench. + +"Look, we have a ring!" Lily says. "We can marry with it!" + +Ben nods. He likes Lily. He takes her hand and puts the ring on her finger. It is too big, but they do not care. + +"Now we are married!" Ben says. "We can share everything!" + +They hug and smile. They share their snacks and toys. They play with the ring until it is time to go home. + +They say goodbye and run to their moms. They are happy. They do not know what marry means, but they know they are friends. They keep the ring in their pockets. They will play with it again tomorrow. +Sam was a curious boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a big box of cars, trucks, trains and planes. He liked to make them zoom and crash and fly. One day, he found a new toy in his box. It was a motor that made a loud noise and spun a wheel. Sam was very curious about the motor. He wanted to see how it worked. + +He took the motor and put it on his table. He looked at the wires and the switch and the wheel. He turned the switch on and off and watched the wheel spin. He touched the wheel and felt it move. He was having fun with the motor. But he did not know that the motor was not his. It was his dad's motor that he used for his work. His dad needed the motor to fix a machine. He had put it in the box by mistake. + +Soon, his dad came into the room. He saw Sam playing with the motor. He was angry and scared. He shouted at Sam and took the motor away. He said, "Sam, this is not a toy! This is my motor! You could have broken it or hurt yourself! You should not touch things that are not yours!" + +Sam was sad and confused. He did not mean to make his dad angry or to break the motor. He just wanted to learn about it. He said, "I'm sorry, dad. I was curious. I did not know it was your motor. I thought it was a toy. Can you show me how it works?" + +His dad calmed down and hugged Sam. He said, "I'm sorry, too, Sam. I should not have shouted at you. I know you are curious and like to explore. But you have to be careful and ask before you touch things that are not yours. Some things are dangerous or important and you could get hurt or cause trouble. Do you understand?" + +Sam nodded and said, "I understand, dad. I will ask next time. Can you show me how it works?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Sure, Sam. I will show you how it works. But first, let's put it back in the box and find a safer toy for you to play with. How about a train?" + +Sam smiled and said, "Yes, dad. I like trains. Let's play with trains." He and his dad put the motor back in the box and took out a train. They played with the train and had fun. Sam learned a lesson and his dad was proud of him. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a big teddy bear and Ben has a small car. Lily likes to hug her teddy bear and Ben likes to zoom his car on the floor. + +"Look, Lily, my car is fast and loud!" Ben says, making vroom-vroom noises with his mouth. + +"Look, Ben, my teddy is soft and cuddly!" Lily says, squeezing her teddy bear. + +They are both happy with their toys, but they are curious about each other's too. They decide to swap their toys for a while and see how they feel. + +Lily takes Ben's car and tries to make it go on the floor, but it is hard and heavy. She has to push it with both hands and it does not make any noise. She does not like it very much. + +Ben takes Lily's teddy bear and tries to hug it, but it is big and fluffy. He has to wrap his arms around it and it does not move at all. He does not like it very much either. + +They look at each other and feel confused. Why do they like different toys? They do not understand. + +They put their toys on the stand and weigh them with their hands. Lily's teddy bear is much heavier than Ben's car. Ben's car is much lighter than Lily's teddy bear. + +They realize that their toys are different because they have different weights. They also realize that they like their own toys better because they are used to them. + +They smile and give back their toys to each other. They say sorry for taking them and thank each other for sharing them. + +They hug their toys and each other. They are happy again. They are friends. +Ben and his dog Spot were making a cake for Mom. Ben had a big bowl and a spoon. He put some flour, sugar, eggs and milk in the bowl. He stirred and stirred until the mix was smooth. Spot watched and wagged his tail. + +"Good boy, Spot!" Ben said. "You are my loyal friend. Do you want to help me with the cake?" + +Spot barked and licked Ben's face. Ben laughed and gave him a rub on his head. He poured the mix into a pan and put it in the oven. He set the timer and waited. + +Ding! The timer rang. The cake was ready. Ben put on his oven mitts and took out the cake. It smelled yummy. He put it on a rack to cool down. He found some icing and sprinkles in the cupboard. He spread the icing on the cake and sprinkled some colors on top. + +"Look, Spot!" Ben said. "We made a beautiful cake for Mom. She will be so happy. Let's go and find her." + +Ben and Spot ran to the living room, where Mom was reading a book. They showed her the cake and said, "Surprise! We made this for you. Happy Mother's Day!" + +Mom hugged Ben and Spot and thanked them. She said, "You are the best son and the best dog ever. I love you both so much. Let's go and have some cake." +Sara and Ben are playing in the yard. They have a folder with some papers and crayons. They like to draw and talk. + +"Look, I made a flower!" Sara says, showing Ben her paper. + +"Wow, that is pretty!" Ben says. He draws a car on his paper. "I made a car. It can go fast!" + +They talk and draw some more. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes. It is brown and dirty. It barks and runs to Sara and Ben. It wants to play, too. + +"Go away, dog!" Sara says. She is scared. She holds her folder tight. + +But the dog does not listen. It jumps on Sara and Ben. It licks their faces and paws their papers. The papers fall out of the folder. They get dirty and torn. + +"Stop, dog!" Ben says. He is angry. He pushes the dog away. + +The dog runs off. It thinks it is a game. + +Sara and Ben look at their folder. It is empty and dirty. Their papers are ruined. + +They are sad. They cry. + +Mom hears them. She comes out of the house. She sees what happened. + +"Oh, no!" Mom says. "I'm sorry, Sara and Ben. That was a bad dog. It should not have done that." + +She hugs them and wipes their tears. She takes them inside. + +"Let's get a new folder and some clean papers," Mom says. "You can draw and talk again. And we can find a better place to play, away from the dog." + +Sara and Ben nod. They feel better. + +They thank Mom and follow her. They still like to draw and talk. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to race them on the floor or make them jump over ramps. One day, they found a big car in the garage. It was their dad's car and it looked shiny and fast. + +"Wow, look at this car!" Tim said. "It's so big and cool! Let's play with it!" + +"No, we can't!" Sam said. "Dad said we are not allowed to touch his car. It's not a toy. It's dangerous!" + +"Who cares what dad said?" Tim said. "He's not here. He's at work. And you are a baby. You are afraid of everything. I'm not afraid. I'm brave. I want to play with the car!" + +Tim opened the door of the car and climbed inside. He saw many buttons and levers and a big wheel. He felt like a driver. He grabbed the wheel and pretended to steer. He pushed some buttons and heard some noises. He pulled a lever and felt the car move. + +"Stop it, Tim!" Sam said. "You don't know what you are doing! You are ignorant! You are going to break the car or hurt yourself or someone else! Get out of the car now!" + +But Tim did not listen to Sam. He was having too much fun. He pushed the lever harder and the car went faster. He saw the garage door open and the street outside. He wanted to go outside and see the world. He did not see the other cars or the people or the signs. He did not see the big truck that was coming his way. He did not hear Sam's screams or the horn or the brakes. He only felt a big crash and a lot of pain. + +Tim learned a hard lesson that day. He learned that playing with dad's car was not a good idea. He learned that Sam was right and he was wrong. He learned that he was ignorant and he should have listened. He learned that some things are not toys and some things are dangerous. He learned that he should release the car and never touch it again. He learned that he was lucky to be alive. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they saw other children and played with them too. But today the park was empty and quiet. + +They saw a big house at the end of the park. It looked very old and dark. The windows were broken and the door was open. Lily and Tom were curious. They wanted to see what was inside the house. + +"Let's go there," said Tom. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"No, Tom, we can't," said Lily. "That house is scary. Mommy said we should never go near it. She said bad things happen there." + +Tom did not listen to Lily. He was brave and he did not believe Mommy. He ran towards the house with the ball. Lily followed him. She did not want to be alone in the park. + +They reached the house and went inside. It was very dark and cold. They could not see anything. They heard strange noises. They felt something move under their feet. They smelled something bad. + +"Tom, I don't like it here," said Lily. "Let's go back." + +"OK, OK, let's go," said Tom. He was frightened too. He picked up the ball and turned around. + +But they could not go back. The door was closed. They heard a loud laugh. It was not a nice laugh. It was a mean laugh. It came from the house. + +"Who are you?" said Tom. "What do you want?" + +There was no answer. Only the laugh. It seemed to come from everywhere. + +Lily and Tom were trapped. They wished they had listened to Mommy. They wished they had never come to the house. They wished they could go back to the park. They wished they could play with their ball. They wished they could be happy again. +One day, a boy named Ben saw a small hole in the ground. He wanted to know what was inside. He took a stick and poked the hole. He heard a squeak. + +"Who is there?" Ben asked. + +"I am a mole," a voice said. "Please stop poking me." + +Ben was curious. He wanted to see the mole. He said, "Can you come out? I want to be your friend." + +The mole was scared. He did not like the sun or the noise. He said, "No, thank you. I like to stay in my hole. It is dark and quiet." + +Ben did not give up. He said, "Please, just for a little while. I will show you some fun things. I will lead you to the pond, where you can see the fish and the frogs. I will lead you to the tree, where you can see the birds and the squirrels. I will lead you to the field, where you can see the flowers and the butterflies." + +The mole was tempted. He had never seen those things before. He said, "Well, maybe for a little while. But you have to be careful. I am not used to the wild. There are many dangers out there." + +Ben promised to be careful. He helped the mole out of the hole. He held his hand and led him to the pond. The mole saw the fish and the frogs. He was amazed. He said, "Wow, they are so shiny and hoppy." + +Ben smiled. He said, "Yes, they are. Do you want to see more?" + +The mole nodded. He said, "Yes, please." + +Ben led him to the tree. The mole saw the birds and the squirrels. He was astonished. He said, "Wow, they are so colorful and furry." + +Ben laughed. He said, "Yes, they are. Do you want to see more?" + +The mole nodded. He said, "Yes, please." + +Ben led him to the field. The mole saw the flowers and the butterflies. He was dazzled. He said, "Wow, they are so pretty and flappy." + +Ben clapped. He said, "Yes, they are. Do you like the wild?" + +The mole smiled. He said, "Yes, I do. Thank you for showing me." + +Ben hugged him. He said, "You are welcome. I am glad you are my friend." + +But then, they heard a loud roar. A big cat was coming. It had sharp teeth and claws. It wanted to eat the mole. + +Ben and the mole were terrified. They ran as fast as they could. But the cat was faster. It was about to catch them. + +Ben saw a hole in the ground. He said, "Quick, go in there. It is your hole. You will be safe." + +The mole did not hesitate. He dived into the hole. He said, "Thank you, Ben. You saved me." + +Ben said, "You are welcome, mole. I am sorry for the cat. It is very mean." + +The mole said, "It is okay. It is the wild. There are good things and bad things. But you are the best thing. You are my friend." + +Ben said, "You are my friend, too. I will come back and visit you. But now, I have to go home. My mom is calling me." + +The mole said, "Goodbye, Ben. Take care." + +Ben said, "Goodbye, mole. See you soon." + +They waved to each other. Ben went home. The mole stayed in his hole. They were happy. They had a new friend. +Sam liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to drive them on the floor and make noises. Vroom, vroom, vroom! + +One day, he saw a new toy in the store. It was a big truck with a soldier on it. The soldier had a hat and a gun. Sam wanted the truck very much. He asked his mom to buy it for him. "Please, mom, please! I want the truck with the soldier!" + +His mom looked at the price tag. It was very expensive. She shook her head. "No, Sam, we can't buy it. It's too much money. You have enough cars at home. Let's go." + +Sam was very sad and angry. He did not want to go. He wanted the truck with the soldier. He threw a tantrum. He cried and screamed and kicked. He grabbed the truck from the shelf and ran away. "No, no, no! It's mine, it's mine!" + +His mom chased after him. She was very worried and embarrassed. She tried to catch him and take the truck back. But Sam was too fast. He ran out of the store and into the street. He did not see the car coming. The car was very big and fast. It hit Sam and the truck with a loud bang. Sam and the truck flew in the air and landed on the ground. They were broken and bloody. Sam did not move or make noises. He was gone. The soldier was gone too. The car stopped and the driver got out. He was very sorry and scared. He called for help. But it was too late. Sam and the truck with the soldier were gone. The end. +Ben and Mia were playing hide and seek in the big house. Ben was the seeker and Mia was the hider. Mia ran up the stairs and looked for a good place to hide. She saw a black door at the end of the hall. She opened it and went inside. It was dark and dusty. She heard Ben coming up the stairs. She closed the door and hid behind a big box. + +"Where are you, Mia?" Ben called. He checked every room but he could not find Mia. He saw the black door and wondered what was behind it. He opened it and peeked inside. He saw a lot of old things, like books, toys, and clothes. He saw a big box and thought Mia might be hiding there. He walked towards it and said, "I found you, Mia!" + +But when he moved the box, he did not see Mia. He saw a big hole in the floor. He was scared and surprised. He looked down the hole and saw Mia. She had fallen through the hole and landed on a soft bed. She was not hurt, but she was scared too. She looked up and saw Ben. She said, "Help me, Ben!" + +Ben saw a rope hanging from the ceiling. He grabbed it and threw it down to Mia. He said, "Grab the rope, Mia! I will pull you up!" Mia grabbed the rope and Ben pulled her up. They hugged each other and were happy. They had revealed a secret room and a secret hole. They decided to tell their parents about it. They ran out of the black door and down the stairs. They said, "We have a story to tell you!" +Lily was sad. She had a bad dream. She saw a big, scary monster with many teeth and claws. It chased her and roared. She woke up and cried. + +She ran to her mom and dad's room. She knocked on the door. "Mom, Dad, can I sleep with you?" she asked. + +Mom and Dad opened the door. They saw Lily's tears and heard her sniffles. They hugged her and said, "Of course, sweetie. Come in. What happened?" + +Lily told them about her dream. She said she was afraid of the monster. Mom and Dad listened and nodded. They said, "We understand, Lily. It's normal to have bad dreams sometimes. But they are not real. They can't hurt you. You are safe with us." + +They took Lily to their bed. It was very wide and soft. They tucked her in and kissed her good night. Lily felt warm and cozy. She cuddled with her teddy bear. It was hairy and fuzzy. It comforted her. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. I love you." + +Mom and Dad said, "We love you too, Lily. Sleep well. We are here for you." + +Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. She did not have any more bad dreams. She dreamed of happy things. She dreamed of playing with her friends, eating ice cream, and riding her bike. She was not sad anymore. She was happy. +Sara was a princess who lived in a big castle. She had a furry cat named Fluffy who was her best friend. Every morning, Sara and Fluffy would wake up and stretch their arms and legs. Then they would go to the garden and play with the flowers and the birds. + +One day, Sara and Fluffy saw a big dragon flying in the sky. The dragon was red and green and had sharp teeth and claws. Sara was scared and hid behind a tree. Fluffy was brave and ran to the dragon. + +"Who are you?" Fluffy asked the dragon. + +"I am Draco, the dragon. I am looking for a friend. Can I play with you?" Draco said. + +Fluffy looked at Sara and saw that she was still hiding. Fluffy wanted to help Sara and make her happy. + +"Okay, you can play with us. But you have to be nice and gentle. No biting or scratching. And you have to share the flowers and the birds. Do you understand?" Fluffy said. + +Draco nodded and smiled. He landed on the ground and stretched his wings and tail. He followed Fluffy to the tree where Sara was. + +"Hello, princess. I am Draco, the dragon. Fluffy said we can be friends. Can I play with you?" Draco said. + +Sara peeked from behind the tree and saw that Draco was not so scary. He had a friendly face and a soft voice. She saw that Fluffy was not afraid of him. She decided to give him a chance. + +"Hello, Draco. I am Sara, the princess. You can play with us. But you have to be nice and gentle. No biting or scratching. And you have to share the flowers and the birds. Do you understand?" Sara said. + +Draco nodded and smiled. He said he understood. He thanked Fluffy and Sara for being kind to him. He said he was lonely and wanted to have fun. He said he was sorry for scaring them. + +Sara and Fluffy came out from behind the tree and hugged Draco. They became friends and played together in the garden. They picked flowers and sang with the birds. They laughed and had a good time. They stretched their arms and legs and felt happy. +Tommy and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had a big box of toys in their room, and they often shared them. But sometimes they fought over who got to play with what. + +One day, Tommy wanted to play with the train set, but Lily had it first. She did not want to give it to him, and he got angry. He tried to grab the train from her, but she held on tight. They pulled and pushed, and the train broke in two. + +"Look what you did!" Lily cried. "You broke my train!" + +"It's not your train, it's ours!" Tommy shouted. "And you are a meanie!" + +They both started to cry, and their mom heard them. She came into their room and saw the broken train and their sad faces. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Why are you fighting?" + +Tommy and Lily both tried to tell their side of the story, but they talked at the same time and did not listen to each other. Their mom could not understand them, and she was not happy. + +"Stop it, both of you!" she said. "You need to learn to share and be nice to each other. You are twins, you should love each other. Now I'm going to give you a lecture about how to behave." + +Tommy and Lily did not like lectures. They knew their mom would talk for a long time and tell them what they did wrong. They wished they could run away or hide, but they knew they had to stay and listen. + +But then they had an idea. They pretended to be deaf. They covered their ears with their hands and made funny noises. They acted like they could not hear their mom at all. + +Their mom saw what they were doing and she was not fooled. She knew they were not deaf, they were just being silly. She did not think it was funny, she thought it was rude. + +"Stop that, right now!" she said. "You are not deaf, you are just being naughty. You need to listen to me and say sorry to each other. If you don't, you will have no toys for a week." + +Tommy and Lily did not want to lose their toys. They knew their mom was serious. They stopped pretending to be deaf and looked at their mom. They recognized that they had made a mistake and they felt sorry. + +They looked at each other and said, "Sorry, Lily." "Sorry, Tommy." + +They hugged each other and their mom smiled. She was glad they made up. She gave them a kiss and said, "That's better. Now, let's fix the train and play nicely." + +Tommy and Lily nodded and helped their mom fix the train. They played with it together and took turns. They did not fight anymore. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they have jam and bread for snack. Lily has a big jar of jam. Ben has a small jar of jam. + +"Can I have some of your jam, Lily?" Ben asks. "My jam is almost gone." + +Lily looks at her jam. She likes her jam a lot. She does not want to share. She says, "No, this is my jam. You have your own jam." + +Ben feels sad. He does not have enough jam for his bread. He says, "But sharing is good, Lily. Sharing makes us happy. If you share your jam with me, I will share my toy car with you." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes toy cars. She likes to make them go vroom vroom. She says, "Okay, Ben. I will share my jam with you. And you will share your toy car with me." + +Ben smiles. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +They share the jam and the toy car. They eat their bread and play with the toy car. They are cheerful. They laugh and have fun. Sharing is good. Sharing makes them happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many branches. They want to climb the tree. + +"Look, Ben, I can stretch my arm and reach that branch!" Lily says. She grabs the branch and pulls herself up. + +"Wow, Lily, you are good at climbing!" Ben says. He tries to stretch his arm too, but he is too short. He cannot reach the branch. + +"I can help you, Ben. Give me your hand!" Lily says. She leans down and holds Ben's hand. She helps him climb up to the branch. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend!" Ben says. He smiles and hugs Lily. + +They sit on the branch and look around. They see many things. They see birds and flowers and cars and people. They see the sun and the clouds and the sky. + +"Everything looks different from up here!" Lily says. She points at the things she sees. + +"Yes, it does. It is like a test. Can you name all the things you see?" Ben says. He likes to learn new words. + +Lily and Ben take turns to name the things they see. They have fun and learn a lot. They are happy on the tree. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big scale in their mom's room. They want to know how much they weigh. + +"Let's try it," Tom says. He steps on the scale and looks at the numbers. "I weigh 35," he says. + +"Wow, you are big," Lily says. She steps on the scale too. "I weigh 32," she says. + +"Ha, I am bigger than you," Tom says. He laughs. + +Lily feels sad. She thinks Tom is mean. She sees a book on the bed. It has a picture of a witch and a cat. She picks up the book and opens it. + +"Look, Tom, I can read this book," she says. She points at the words. "It says, 'The witch casts a spell on the cat. The cat becomes weak and small.'" + +Tom looks at the book. He does not know the words. He feels silly. He wishes he could read too. + +"Can you teach me how to read?" he asks Lily. + +Lily smiles. She feels happy. She likes to help Tom. + +"Sure, I can teach you," she says. "Reading is fun. And it does not matter how much you weigh. You are my brother and I love you." +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many trees and bushes. One day, they saw a big red bush that they had never seen before. It looked very pretty and rare. + +"Let's go see the red bush!" Sam said. + +"OK, but be careful. Mom said not to touch strange plants. They might be bad for us." Ben said. + +They ran to the red bush and looked at it closely. It had many small flowers and berries. Sam wanted to pick some and eat them. He thought they would be sweet and yummy. + +"Sam, don't do that! We don't know what they are. They might make you sick." Ben said. + +But Sam did not answer. He was too curious and hungry. He reached out his hand and grabbed a handful of berries. He put them in his mouth and chewed. + +"Sam, stop! Spit them out!" Ben shouted. + +But it was too late. Sam felt a sharp pain in his mouth and throat. He started to cough and cry. He dropped the berries and fell to the ground. + +"Sam, Sam, are you OK?" Ben asked. + +But Sam did not answer. He was too hurt and scared. He closed his eyes and did not move. + +Ben ran to get help. He called Mom and Dad. They came quickly and saw Sam lying on the ground. They were very worried and sad. + +They took Sam to the doctor. The doctor said that Sam had eaten a poisonous bush. He said that Sam was very lucky to be alive, but he would have to stay in the hospital for a long time. He said that Sam might not be able to talk or play again. + +Ben felt very sorry and guilty. He wished he had stopped Sam from eating the berries. He wished he had listened to Mom and not gone near the red bush. He wished he had been a better brother. + +The moral of the story is: Do not touch or eat things that you do not know. They might be dangerous and hurt you. Always listen to your parents and your brother. They love you and want you to be safe and happy. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They wanted to play with everything. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, but be careful and take turns," mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. Tom went first and slid down fast. He laughed and said, "That was fun!" + +Lily followed him and slid down too. She smiled and said, "Me too!" + +But then they saw a boy with a club in his hand. He was wild and mean. He ran to the slide and pushed Tom and Lily away. + +"This is my slide! Go away!" he shouted. + +Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They did not like the boy with the club. They ran to their mom and told her what happened. + +Mom was angry and said, "That is not nice! He should not push you or hit you with his club. He needs to be punished." + +She went to the boy with the club and said, "Stop that right now! You are being rude and dangerous. You need to say sorry to Tom and Lily and share the slide. Or else you have to leave the park." + +The boy with the club did not listen. He said, "No! I do what I want! You are not my mom!" + +He swung his club at mom, but mom dodged it and grabbed his arm. She said, "That is enough! You are going to the time-out bench. You need to learn how to behave." + +She dragged him to the bench and made him sit there. She said, "You will stay here until you calm down and apologize. You are not allowed to play with the club or the slide." + +The boy with the club was mad and cried. He did not like the time-out bench. He wished he was nice to Tom and Lily. + +Tom and Lily were happy and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +They hugged mom and went back to the slide. They played nicely and had fun. They did not see the boy with the club again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of crayons and paper. They want to make something for their mums and dads. + +"Let's print cards for the holiday!" Lily says. "We can draw pictures of the sun and the sea and the sand." + +"Good idea!" Ben says. "I like the holiday. We can swim and build castles and eat ice cream." + +They start to print cards. They use many colours. They make happy faces and write their names. They are very proud of their cards. + +But then they have a problem. The cards are too big. They do not fit in the envelopes. They try to fold them, but they tear. They feel sad. + +"What can we do?" Lily asks. "We want to give the cards to our mums and dads." + +"Maybe we can make new cards," Ben says. "We can use smaller paper. Or we can cut the big cards and make them smaller." + +"Or we can give them like this," Lily says. "We can say they are special cards. We can say we made them with love." + +They think for a moment. They look at their cards. They smile. + +"Yes, let's do that," Ben says. "They are special cards. They are the best cards ever." + +They hug each other. They are happy. They run to their mums and dads. They give them the cards. They say they made them with love. + +Their mums and dads are very happy. They hug them back. They say they love the cards. They say they are the best cards ever. They say they are proud of Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have a good holiday. They have good friends. They have good mums and dads. They have good cards. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with puzzles. Puzzles have many pieces that fit together to make a picture. Lily and Tom have a big puzzle with a picture of a farm. They want to finish the puzzle before lunch. + +They put the puzzle on the floor and look for the pieces. Lily finds a piece with a cow. She says, "This is a cow. It goes here." She puts the piece in the right place. Tom finds a piece with a tractor. He says, "This is a tractor. It goes here." He puts the piece in the wrong place. Lily says, "No, Tom. That is not where the tractor goes. Look at the picture. The tractor is near the barn, not near the pond." + +Tom looks at the picture. He sees the barn and the pond. He says, "Oh, I see. You are right, Lily. The tractor goes near the barn." He takes the piece and moves it to the right place. Lily says, "Good job, Tom. Now we need to find the pieces with the chickens and the pigs." + +They keep looking for the pieces. They are busy and happy. They work together to make the picture of the farm. They finish the puzzle before lunch. They say, "We did it! We made the picture of the farm. It is a nice picture. We like puzzles." They smile and hug each other. They are proud of their puzzle. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. But today, they saw something new. It was a big house with no windows and a broken door. It looked scary and old. + +"Let's go inside!" said Tom. He was brave and curious. + +"No, no, no!" said Lily. She was scared and careful. "That house is dangerous. It might fall down or have bad things inside. We should stay away." + +But Tom did not listen. He ran to the house and pushed the door. It opened with a loud creak. He went in and looked around. It was dark and dusty and full of junk. + +"Tom, come back!" Lily shouted. She followed him to the door and peeked inside. She did not like what she saw. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud bang. Something fell from the ceiling and hit Tom on the head. He cried out in pain and fell to the floor. He was bleeding and hurt. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Lily asked. She ran to him and hugged him. She was very worried. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom said. He touched his head and felt blood. He was scared and sorry. + +"Help, help!" Lily screamed. She hoped someone would hear them and come to help. + +Soon, they heard sirens and saw lights. It was an ambulance and a fire truck. They came to the house and saw the children. They were kind and fast. They took Tom to the ambulance and put a bandage on his head. They told Lily he would be okay. He would heal and feel better soon. + +They also told them they were very lucky. The house was dangerous and could have hurt them more. They should never go inside again. They should listen to their parents and stay away from places like that. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were sorry and learned their lesson. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They thanked the people who helped them and went home with their parents. They promised to be more careful and play in safe places. They were happy to be together and alive. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big lock on the gate. They want to go inside, but they cannot. + +"Who put this lock here?" Lily says. "It is not normal. We always play here." + +"Maybe someone wants to keep us out," Ben says. "Maybe they are mean." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They look for another place to play. They see a small house. The door is open. They go inside. + +"Wow, look at all these toys!" Lily says. "They are so pretty and fun. Can we play with them?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe they belong to someone. Maybe they will be angry if we touch them." + +Lily and Ben do not listen. They play with the toys. They make a lot of noise. They do not see the sign on the wall. It says: "Please do not touch. These toys are for the children in the hospital. They are sick and need them." + +Soon, a lady comes in. She is not happy. She sees Lily and Ben with the toys. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" she says. "These toys are not for you. They are for the children in the hospital. You are not sick. You are healthy. You have a park to play in. How would you feel if someone took your toys?" + +Lily and Ben feel bad. They are sorry. They put the toys back. They say sorry to the lady. They say sorry to the children in the hospital. They learn a lesson. They learn to respect other people's things. They learn to be grateful for what they have. They go back to the park. They see the lock is gone. They are happy. They play in the park. They are good friends. +Anna and Ben are best friends. They like to play with their toys in the garden. Anna has a doll and Ben has a top. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to the garden. His name is Tom. He has a big truck and a loud voice. He sees Ben's top and wants to play with it. He says, "Give me your top. It is mine now." + +Ben is scared of Tom. He does not want to give his top. He loves his top. He says, "No, it is my top. You cannot have it." + +Tom is angry. He pushes Ben and grabs his top. He runs away with it. Ben cries. He feels sad and hurt. + +Anna sees what happens. She is loyal to Ben. She does not like Tom. She runs after Tom and whispers in his ear, "Give back the top. It is not yours. You are mean." + +Tom is surprised. He feels a tickle in his ear. He drops the top and runs away. He is afraid of Anna. + +Anna picks up the top and gives it to Ben. She hugs him and says, "Don't cry, Ben. I am your friend. I will help you." + +Ben smiles. He hugs Anna and says, "Thank you, Anna. You are my friend. You are brave and kind." + +They play with the top and the doll. They are happy. They are best friends. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and made pretty pictures on paper. One day, she saw a big pair of scissors on the table. She wanted to cut some paper and make shapes. She did not ask her mom if she could use the scissors. She thought she was big enough to do it by herself. + +She took the scissors and tried to cut the paper. But the scissors were very sharp and hard to use. She did not hold them right and they slipped from her hand. The scissors cut her thumb and it hurt a lot. She cried and dropped the scissors. Blood came out of her thumb and made a mess on the paper. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what happened. She saw the scissors and the blood and was very worried. She took Lily to the bathroom and washed her thumb. She put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug. She told her that scissors are not for little kids. They are dangerous and can hurt you. She said that Lily should always ask before using things that are not hers. She said that she loved her and wanted her to be safe. + +Lily felt sorry and said she was sorry. She learned her lesson and did not touch the scissors again. She also said thank you to her mom for helping her. She went back to her crayons and drew a picture of her mom and her with a big heart. She gave it to her mom and said she loved her too. Her mom smiled and kissed her thumb. She said that Lily was a good girl and a good artist. She hung the picture on the fridge and said it was enormous and beautiful. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog is friendly and wags its tail. + +"Look, a dog!" Anna says. She points at the dog with her finger. + +"Can we pet it?" Ben asks. He likes dogs. + +"Maybe. Let's ask the owner," Anna says. She sees a man with a hat and a leash. He is sitting on a bench. + +They walk to the man and say hello. The man smiles and says hello back. + +"Can we pet your dog?" Anna asks. She points at the dog again. + +"Sure, you can. His name is Max. He is very gentle," the man says. He holds the leash and lets the dog come closer. + +Anna and Ben pet Max. They touch his brown fur and his head. Max licks their faces and makes them giggle. + +"Max likes you," the man says. "Do you like Max?" + +"Yes, we like Max. He is a good dog," Anna and Ben say. + +They play with Max for a while. Then they say thank you and goodbye to the man and the dog. They go back to their mom and dad and tell them about Max. They are happy. +Lila and Tom were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and find shells. Lila found a big shell that was shiny and pink. She showed it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I found a pretty shell!" she said. + +Tom looked at the shell and smiled. He liked it too. He wanted to have it. + +"Can I have it, Lila?" he asked. + +Lila thought for a moment. She liked the shell, but she also liked Tom. She decided to share. + +"OK, Tom, you can have it. But only if you are brave," she said. + +Tom wondered what Lila meant. He asked her. + +"What do I have to do to be brave?" he asked. + +Lila pointed to the water. It was blue and sparkly, but also cold and deep. + +"You have to go in the water and get wet. Then you have to come out and dry yourself with the sun. That's how you can be brave," she said. + +Tom looked at the water. He was scared. He did not like to get wet. He liked to stay dry. But he also wanted the shell. He decided to try. + +"OK, Lila, I will do it. But you have to come with me," he said. + +Lila nodded. She took Tom's hand and they walked to the water. They felt the waves splash on their feet. They felt the cold on their skin. They felt the sand under their toes. They went deeper and deeper until the water reached their chests. They looked at each other and smiled. They were brave. + +They turned around and walked back to the shore. They felt the sun warm them up. They felt the wind blow their hair. They felt the water drip from their clothes. They were dry. + +They sat on the sand and looked at the shell. It was still shiny and pink. They both liked it. They decided to keep it together. + +"Thank you, Lila, for sharing the shell with me. You are a good friend," Tom said. + +"Thank you, Tom, for going in the water with me. You are a good friend too," Lila said. + +They hugged each other and played with the shell. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they find a big book in the attic. The book has many pictures and stories. Anna and Ben want to read the book, but they do not know how. + +"Let me see the book!" Anna says. She tries to grab the book from Ben. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He holds the book tight. + +They pull and tug the book. The book rips. Anna and Ben are sad and scared. They see a bright light coming from the book. The light is magic. It makes them become small. Very small. + +Anna and Ben are now as small as a thumb. They see a big spider on the floor. The spider is hungry. It wants to eat them. + +"Help!" Anna and Ben scream. They run away from the spider. + +They see a mouse hole in the wall. They run inside the hole. The hole is dark and dusty. They hear a squeak. It is a mouse. The mouse is friendly. It does not want to eat them. + +"Who are you?" the mouse asks. + +"We are Anna and Ben. We are twins. We were reading a book, but the book was magic. It made us small. Can you help us?" Anna and Ben say. + +The mouse nods. It is a reliable mouse. It knows the book. It knows how to make them big again. + +"Follow me. I will take you to the book. But be careful. There are many dangers in the attic. We have to be quiet and fast." the mouse says. + +Anna and Ben follow the mouse. They hope to find the book and become big again. They are sorry for fighting. They learn to share and be kind. They thank the mouse for being reliable and helpful. They are happy to be twins. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to act and play. They have a big box of costumes and props. They can be pirates, princesses, animals, or anything they want. + +One day, they decide to put on a show for their mom and dad. They make tickets out of paper and crayons. They write "Lily and Ben's Show" on them. They give one ticket to mom and one ticket to dad. They say, "Come to our show at four o'clock. It will be fun!" + +They go to their room and get ready. They choose their costumes and props. Lily wants to be a fairy. She puts on a pink dress, a tiara, and wings. She takes a wand and some glitter. Ben wants to be a lion. He puts on a brown shirt, a tail, and a mane. He takes a roar and some claws. + +They go to the living room and set up the stage. They use a blanket for a curtain, a chair for a throne, and a pillow for a rock. They are ready to start. They say, "Welcome to our show! Please sit down and enjoy!" + +Mom and dad sit on the couch and clap. They give their tickets to Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben smile and say, "Thank you for coming!" They open the curtain and start to act. Lily is a fairy who lives in a forest. She flies around and sprinkles glitter. Ben is a lion who rules the jungle. He roars and scratches. They act out a story where they meet, become friends, and have adventures. + +Mom and dad watch and laugh. They think Lily and Ben are very good at acting. They cheer and clap. They say, "Bravo! Bravo! You are amazing!" Lily and Ben bow and say, "Thank you! Thank you!" They close the curtain and hug. + +They are very happy. They say, "That was fun! We love to act and play!" Mom and dad say, "We love to watch you act and play! You are very creative and talented!" They give Lily and Ben a big hug and a kiss. They say, "We have a surprise for you. We made some tasty cookies for you. Do you want some?" Lily and Ben say, "Yes, please! We love cookies!" They go to the kitchen and eat the tasty cookies. They say, "Mmm, these are delicious! Thank you, mom and dad!" They are very happy. They love their mom and dad. They love to act and play. They love to eat tasty cookies. They are a happy family. The end. +Lily and Tom liked to sail their toy boats in the pond. Every morning, they would run to the park with their boats and find a good spot to play. They had a jolly time making their boats go fast and slow, left and right, and sometimes bump into each other. + +One day, they saw a big duck swimming in the pond. The duck looked hungry and curious. It swam towards Lily's boat and pecked at it. Lily was scared and shouted, "No, duck, no! That's my boat, not your food!" + +Tom tried to help Lily. He threw a stick at the duck to make it go away. But the duck did not like that. It got angry and chased Tom. Tom ran away from the pond, but he forgot his boat. The duck saw Tom's boat and thought, "Maybe this one is tasty." + +The duck grabbed Tom's boat in its beak and sailed away with it. Lily saw what happened and felt sorry for Tom. She said, "Don't worry, Tom, I'll share my boat with you. We can still have fun together." + +Tom smiled and hugged Lily. He said, "Thank you, Lily, you are very kind. Maybe the duck will bring back my boat someday. Or maybe we can make a new one. But for now, let's sail your boat and have a jolly morning." +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with his toys. He had a new toy car that he got for his birthday. He loved to zoom it around the floor and make noises. + +One day, he was playing with his car in the kitchen, when he saw a big cupboard. He wondered what was inside. He pushed a chair to the cupboard and climbed on it. He opened the door and saw many things. He saw boxes and cans and jars and bags. He saw some cookies and some crackers and some candy. He wanted to try them. + +He reached for a cookie and took a bite. It was sweet and crunchy. He liked it. He reached for a cracker and took a bite. It was salty and crispy. He liked it too. He reached for a candy and took a bite. It was sour and chewy. He made a face. He did not like it. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" He heard his mom's voice. He turned around and saw her. She looked angry. She saw the mess he made. She saw the cookie crumbs and the cracker bits and the candy wrapper. She saw his car on the floor. + +"Mom, I was hungry," Tom said. He tried to smile. + +"Tom, you know you are not supposed to eat from the cupboard. You have to ask me first. And you have to clean up your toys. You are a big boy now. You have to be careful and responsible," Mom said. She took him down from the chair and gave him a hug. She was not so angry anymore. She loved him. + +"Sorry, Mom. I will ask you next time. And I will clean up my toys. Can I have some water, please?" Tom said. He was thirsty. + +"Of course, Tom. Here is a glass of water. Drink it slowly. And then we can play with your new car together. How does that sound?" Mom said. She gave him a glass of water and a kiss. + +"Good, Mom. I love you. And I love my new car. Can I show you how fast it goes?" Tom said. He drank his water and picked up his car. + +"I love you too, Tom. And I love your new car. Yes, you can show me how fast it goes. But not in the kitchen. Let's go to the living room. There is more space there. And no more biting from the cupboard, okay?" Mom said. She took his hand and led him to the living room. + +"Okay, Mom. No more biting from the cupboard. Only from my plate. And only when you say so. Come on, let's go. Vroom, vroom!" Tom said. He followed her and made noises with his car. He was happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with powder in the garden. They had a big box of powder that was purple. They liked to make shapes and patterns with the powder on the grass and the stones. + +"Look, I made a star!" Lily said, showing Ben her powder star. + +"That's nice, but I made a dinosaur!" Ben said, pointing to his powder dinosaur. + +They played for a long time, until they heard their mom calling them. + +"Lily, Ben, time to come in and wash up!" Mom said. + +"But we're not done playing!" Lily said. + +"You can play with the powder again tomorrow, but now you need to quit and clean up," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben did not want to quit. They liked the powder too much. They tried to hide behind a bush, but Mom saw them. + +"I see you, silly kids! Come on, don't make me come and get you!" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben knew they had to listen to Mom. They got up and ran to her, leaving their powder shapes behind. + +"Sorry, Mom, we just had fun with the powder," Lily said. + +"I know, honey, but you also need to wash the powder off your hands and faces. It's purple!" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at each other and giggled. They had purple hands and faces from the powder. They followed Mom inside and washed up. They hoped the powder would still be there tomorrow. +Lila was a compassionate girl who liked to help others. One day, she saw a bird with a hurt wing on the grass. She ran to the bird and gently picked it up. She wanted to make it feel better. + +She took the bird to her house and opened a box. She put some soft cloth and seeds in the box. She made a bed for the bird and gave it some water. She hoped the bird would heal soon. + +The next day, she checked on the bird. It looked happier and stronger. It flapped its wing and chirped. Lila smiled and opened the box. She carried the bird outside and set it free. The bird flew away and circled in the sky. It was round and beautiful. Lila waved and said goodbye. She was happy she helped the bird. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together at school. They have a table with toys and books. They share and have fun. + +One day, Tom is sick. He stays at home with his mom. He does not go to school. He feels sad and bored. He misses Lily and the table. + +He calls Lily on the phone. He says, "Hi, Lily. I am sick. I can't play with you today. I miss you and the table." + +Lily says, "Hi, Tom. I am sorry you are sick. I miss you too. The table is lonely without you. I hope you get better soon." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I will try to get better soon. Then we can play again." + +Lily says, "Yes, Tom. I can't wait to see you. Get some rest and drink some water. I will save a seat for you at the table." + +Tom smiles. He feels a little better. He says, "Bye, Lily. I love you." + +Lily says, "Bye, Tom. I love you too." + +They hang up the phone. They think of each other and the table. They feel warm in their hearts. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Ben has a big truck. Sam has a small car. They pretend to be drivers and go fast. + +One day, they see a show on TV. It is about a circus. They see clowns, acrobats, and animals. They are amazed. They want to perform like the circus people. + +They put on funny hats and clothes. They find a rope and a hoop. They make a stage in the living room. They invite their mom and dad to watch. + +Ben says, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Ben and Sam Circus! We have a great show for you today. First, Sam will jump through the hoop!" + +Sam runs and jumps. He makes it through the hoop. He bows. Mom and dad clap. + +Ben says, "Next, I will walk on the rope!" + +Ben tries to balance on the rope. He wobbles. He falls. He gets up. He tries again. He falls again. He gets angry. + +Sam says, "Ben, you are too heavy for the rope. You need to practice more." + +Ben says, "No, I am not. You are too small for the hoop. You need to grow more." + +They start to argue. They push and pull. They knock over the stage. They make a mess. + +Mom and dad say, "Stop, boys! You are not being nice to each other. You are not performing. You are fighting." + +Ben and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom and dad. We are sorry, brother." + +Mom and dad say, "It's OK, boys. We love you. But you need to clean up the living room. And you need to share your toys." + +Ben and Sam nod. They hug. They start to clean up. + +They see a toy bull on the floor. It is big and brown. It has horns and a tail. It can make a sound. + +Ben says, "Look, Sam. A bull. Maybe we can perform with it. We can be matadors." + +Sam says, "Yes, Ben. That sounds fun. Let's try it." + +They take the bull and the hoop. They pretend to be brave and skillful. They make the bull charge and dodge. They make the bull go through the hoop. They make the bull moo. + +Mom and dad watch. They smile. They clap. + +Ben and Sam bow. They say, "Thank you for watching the Ben and Sam Circus. We hope you enjoyed it. The end." +Sara likes to collect rocks. She has many rocks of different colors and shapes. She keeps them in a big box in her room. She likes to look at them and make patterns with them. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a big hill with many rocks on it. She runs to the hill and starts to pick up rocks. She finds a shiny rock, a smooth rock, and a rock with spots. She is very happy. + +She sees a boy playing with a ball on the grass. He throws the ball high in the air and catches it. Sara wants to play with him. She walks to him and says, "Hi, I am Sara. Do you want to see my rocks?" + +The boy looks at her and says, "No, I don't like rocks. Rocks are boring. I like to play ball. Do you know how to pitch?" He shows her how he throws the ball. + +Sara shakes her head. She does not know how to pitch. She says, "I like rocks. Rocks are fun. You can make shapes and stories with them. Do you want to try?" + +The boy shakes his head. He says, "No, I don't want to try. Rocks are silly. You are silly. Go away." He turns his back to her and throws the ball again. + +Sara feels sad. She does not understand why the boy does not like her or her rocks. She walks back to the hill and puts her rocks in her pocket. She does not want to play anymore. She sits on the hill and waits for her mom and dad. She wishes she had a friend who liked rocks. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big can of tuna in the kitchen. They wanted to open it and see what was inside. They took a can opener and tried to turn it, but it was too hard. + +"Help me, Lily!" Tim said. "I want to open the tuna!" + +Lily grabbed the other side of the can opener and pulled with Tim. They heard a pop and the can opened. They looked inside and saw a lot of fish. + +"Wow, look at all the fish!" Lily said. "Can we eat them?" + +Tim nodded and took a fork. He poked a fish and put it in his mouth. He made a face and spit it out. + +"Yuck, this fish is bad!" he said. "It tastes like salt and metal!" + +Lily laughed and took a fish too. She bit it and swallowed. She liked the fish. It was soft and juicy. + +"Yum, this fish is good!" she said. "You are silly, Tim. This is tuna. Mommy and Daddy eat tuna sometimes. They say it is healthy and yummy." + +Tim shook his head and threw the fork away. He did not like tuna. He wanted something else to eat. + +"Let's go find something else, Lily," he said. "Maybe we can find some cookies or candy." + +Lily agreed and put the can of tuna on the floor. She followed Tim to the pantry. They did not see the cat that was hiding under the table. The cat smelled the tuna and came out. It saw the can of tuna and ran to it. It licked the fish and purred. It was very happy. It had found a big snack. + +The cat was lucky. It had found tuna. Tim and Lily were not lucky. They had found tuna, but they did not like it. They liked cookies and candy better. They searched the pantry and found a jar of cookies. They opened it and took some cookies. They ate them and smiled. They had found something they liked. + +They did not hear the cat that was eating the tuna. The cat did not hear them either. It was too busy enjoying the fish. It did not scream or make any noise. It just ate and ate until the can was empty. Then it licked its paws and lay down on the floor. It was full and happy. It closed its eyes and slept. It had a good dream about tuna. +Sara and Ben liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and shapes. Some cars were big and some cars were small. Sara liked the small cars best. She said they were cute and fast. + +One night, Sara and Ben saw a new car in their toy box. It was a small car, but it was different from the others. It had a button on the side. Sara pressed the button and the car started to glow. It glowed red and blue and green. Sara and Ben were amazed. They wanted to see what else the car could do. + +They put the car on the floor and pushed it. The car did not just roll, it zoomed. It zoomed across the room, under the bed, over the rug, and around the table. It was so fast that Sara and Ben could hardly catch it. They laughed and clapped as they watched the car zoom and glow. + +But then, the car zoomed too fast. It zoomed out of the door and down the stairs. Sara and Ben ran after it, but they were too slow. The car zoomed out of the house and into the street. It zoomed past the cars and the bikes and the people. It zoomed so far that Sara and Ben could not see it anymore. + +Sara and Ben were sad. They had lost their new car. They wondered where it went and if they would ever see it again. They hoped that someone would find it and take care of it. They hoped that the car would be happy and keep zooming and glowing. +Lily was miserable. She did not like the soup that Mommy made for lunch. It was too hot and too salty. She wanted to eat something else, like a sandwich or a cookie. But Mommy said she had to finish her soup before she could have anything else. + +Lily looked at her bowl. There was still a lot of soup left. She took a teaspoon and stirred the soup slowly. She hoped it would get colder and less salty. She wished she had a magic teaspoon that could make the soup disappear. + +She saw Mommy talking on the phone in the kitchen. She had an idea. She got up from her chair and tiptoed to the kitchen. She saw a big trash can next to the sink. She thought she could dump her soup in the trash can and then pretend she ate it all. + +She lifted her bowl and walked towards the trash can. She was careful not to spill any soup on the floor. She reached the trash can and lifted the lid. She was about to pour her soup when she heard Mommy say: + +"Lily, what are you doing?" + +Lily froze. She turned around and saw Mommy looking at her with a frown. She knew she was in trouble. She dropped the lid and the bowl. The soup splashed all over the trash can, the floor and her clothes. She started to cry. + +Mommy put down the phone and walked to Lily. She was not happy. She said: + +"Lily, that was very naughty. You should not waste food and make a mess. You have to eat your soup, it is good for you. And now you have to clean up and change your clothes. No sandwich or cookie for you today." + +Lily felt more miserable than ever. She wished she had listened to Mommy and eaten her soup. She wished she had not tried to use her teaspoon as a magic wand. She learned her lesson. She said: + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't do it again." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to find things and measure them with a stick. They found a big rock, a small flower, and a shiny coin. They were happy. + +But then they saw a boy with a red ball. The ball was round and bouncy. Tom and Lily wanted to play with it. They asked the boy if they could have a turn. + +"No, this is my ball. Go away!" the boy said. He was mean. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They tried to find another ball, but they could not. They only found a dirty can, a broken toy, and a rotten apple. They were not fun. + +They decided to go back to the boy and ask him again. Maybe he would change his mind. They walked to him and said, "Please, can we play with your ball? Just for a little while?" + +The boy got angry. He threw his ball at Tom and Lily. It hit them hard. They fell down and cried. The boy laughed and ran away with his ball. + +Tom and Lily were hurt. They had no ball, no fun, and no friends. They wished they had never seen the boy and his ball. They wished they had stayed with their ordinary things. They were unhappy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to help their mom in the kitchen. Sometimes they helped to wash the dishes, and sometimes they helped to put them in the dishwasher. Mom said they were very good helpers. + +One day, Mom asked Ben and Lily to put the dishes in the dishwasher after lunch. Ben and Lily said yes, and went to the sink. But when they saw the dishes, they made a face. + +"These dishes are not normal," Ben said. "They are dirty and sticky and yucky." + +"Yes, they are," Lily agreed. "They have sauce and cheese and bread on them. We don't want to touch them." + +Ben and Lily started to complain. They said they did not like the dishes, and they did not want to put them in the dishwasher. They said they wanted to play with their toys instead. + +Mom heard them complain, and came to the kitchen. She saw the dishes, and she saw Ben and Lily's faces. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, my helpers. The dishes are not normal, because we had a special lunch today. We had pizza, and pizza is very yummy. But pizza also makes the dishes dirty and sticky and yucky. That's why we have the dishwasher. The dishwasher can make the dishes clean and shiny and nice again. All we have to do is put them in, and turn it on. Then we can play with our toys. Do you want to try?" + +Ben and Lily looked at Mom, and then at the dishwasher. They thought about it, and nodded. They decided to try. They took the dishes, and put them in the dishwasher. They closed the door, and pushed the button. They heard the water and the soap and the noise. They smiled and said, "We did it, Mom. We put the dishes in the dishwasher." + +Mom hugged them and said, "You did it, my helpers. You are very brave and smart. I'm very proud of you. Now let's go and play with your toys. You deserve it." + +Ben and Lily were happy. They followed Mom to the living room, and played with their toys. They forgot about the dishes, and the dishwasher. They had fun. They did not complain anymore. +Mia and Ben are friends. They like to play and have fun. One day, they go to a party. There is music and cake and balloons. Mia and Ben are happy. + +They see a big bear. The bear is wearing a hat and a bow tie. He is doing a dance. Mia and Ben think the bear is funny. They clap and laugh. They want to dance with the bear. + +But the bear is grumpy. He does not like the noise and the children. He only wants to eat cake and sleep. He does not want to dance. He stares at Mia and Ben with angry eyes. + +"Go away!" the bear growls. "This is my cake and my dance. You are not welcome here!" + +Mia and Ben are scared. They run away from the bear. They cry and hug each other. They do not want to play anymore. They want to go home. + +The party is ruined. The other children are sad too. They do not like the bear. They wish he would leave. The bear is mean and selfish. He does not know how to share and be nice. He is a bad bear. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with their bikes. Lily has a pink bike with a basket. Ben has a blue bike with a bell. They ride their bikes in the park. + +One day, Lily sees a weird bike. It has two pedals, but no wheels. It has a big metal ball instead. Lily stops and looks at the weird bike. + +"Whoa, what is that?" Ben asks, riding next to her. + +"I don't know. It looks like a bike, but it's not a bike," Lily says. + +"Maybe it's a spaceship," Ben says. + +"Or a robot," Lily says. + +They hear a voice behind them. It is a man with a helmet and a suit. He is holding a remote. + +"Hello, kids. Do you like my bike?" he asks. + +"Your bike?" Lily and Ben say. + +"Yes, this is my bike. It's a special bike. It can fly and roll and spin. I made it myself. Do you want to see?" he says. + +He pushes a button on the remote. The weird bike starts to make noises and lights. It lifts off the ground and flies in the air. It rolls and spins and zooms around the park. + +Lily and Ben watch with wide eyes. They think the weird bike is cool and scary at the same time. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Ben says. + +"How do you do that?" Lily asks. + +"It's a secret. But I can tell you one thing. It's very fun. Do you want to try?" the man says. + +He lands the weird bike next to them. He smiles and offers them the helmet and the suit. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They are curious, but also nervous. They don't know if they should trust the man or not. + +What do you think they will do? Will they bring their bikes and try the weird bike? Or will they say no and ride away? You decide! +Sam and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favourite was a big aeroplane that could make noises and fly in the air. They pretended to be pilots and passengers and had fun. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. His name was Max and he had a small aeroplane that was red and shiny. Sam and Lily wanted to play with him, but Max was not nice. He said his aeroplane was better than theirs and he would not share. He laughed at them and said they were silly. + +Sam and Lily felt sad and angry. They decided to scare Max and make him go away. They waited until he was not looking and then they ran to his aeroplane. They grabbed it and threw it in the air. They shouted, "Look, Max, your aeroplane is flying away!" + +Max was very scared. He looked up and saw his aeroplane flying higher and higher. He cried and ran after it, but he could not catch it. He tripped and fell on the ground. He hurt his knee and his elbow. He sobbed and called for his mum. + +Sam and Lily felt bad. They realised they had done something wrong. They ran to Max and said they were sorry. They tried to help him, but he was too upset. He did not want to talk to them. He said they were mean and he hated them. His mum came and took him home. She was angry and said they were naughty. + +Sam and Lily learned a lesson. They learned that scaring someone is not a good way to make friends. They learned that being kind and sharing is better. They wished they had been nice to Max and played with him. They hoped he would forgive them and come back to the park. They hugged their aeroplane and said they would never do that again. +Lily and Anna are best friends. They like to play together and share their toys. One day, they decide to dress up as princesses. They find some pretty dresses in the closet and put them on. + +"Wow, you look adorable, Lily!" Anna says. "I like your pink dress and your crown." + +"Thank you, Anna. You look adorable, too. I like your purple dress and your necklace." Lily says. + +They pretend to have a tea party with their stuffed animals. They sip from their cups and talk in funny voices. + +"Would you like some more cake, Mr. Bear?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, please. It is very yummy." Mr. Bear says. + +"Here you go. Be careful, it is hot." Lily says. She gives him a slice of cake. + +"Ouch! You joke, Lily. This is not cake. This is soap!" Mr. Bear says. He spits out the soap. + +Lily and Anna laugh. They think it is a funny joke. They hug Mr. Bear and say sorry. + +"It is okay, Lily. I joke, too. This is not tea. This is water." Mr. Bear says. He splashes some water on Lily and Anna. + +Lily and Anna scream. They are wet and cold. But they are not mad. They think it is a funny joke, too. They hug Mr. Bear and laugh. + +They have a lot of fun playing dress up and joking with each other. They are happy and silly. They are best friends. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They wanted to eat shrimp for dinner. But they had no money to buy shrimp. They saw a big truck with many shrimp in boxes. The truck was near a store. + +"Let's steal some shrimp," Tom said. "The truck man is not looking. We can run fast." + +Lily was scared. She did not like to steal. She knew it was bad. But she was hungry too. She followed Tom to the truck. They took a box of shrimp and ran away. + +But the truck man saw them. He was angry. He shouted, "Hey, stop! You are stealing my shrimp! Give them back!" + +He ran after Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily were faster. They ran into a dark alley. They hid behind a trash can. They hoped the truck man would not find them. + +They opened the box of shrimp. They were happy. They had shrimp for dinner. But they were also sad. They knew they did something wrong. They felt sorry for the truck man. They wished they had money to buy shrimp. They wished they did not steal. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to play in the park with their ball and their dog. But today, the sky is dark and it looks like rain. Mom says they have to go home soon. + +"Can we play for a little longer, Mom?" Tom asks. He wants to throw the ball to the dog one more time. + +"No, Tom, we have to go now. It's getting late and we have to make dinner. Come on, Anna, let's go." Mom says. She holds Anna's hand and walks to the car. + +"But Mom, I don't want to go. I want to play with Tom and the dog." Anna says. She tries to pull her hand away from Mom. + +"Anna, don't be silly. You can play with Tom and the dog tomorrow. It's too dark and cold to play now. You need to eat and sleep." Mom says. She reminds Anna of the time when they stayed too long in the park and Anna got sick. + +"Oh, I remember that. I had a long and bad cough and I couldn't play for a week. I don't want that to happen again." Anna says. She stops pulling her hand and follows Mom to the car. + +"That's right, Anna. You have to take care of yourself and listen to Mom. Now, let's go home and have some soup and bread. And maybe we can read a story before bed." Mom says. She smiles and hugs Anna and Tom. + +Tom and Anna nod and get in the car with Mom and the dog. They are sad to leave the park, but they are happy to go home and be warm and cozy. They hope the sun will come out tomorrow and they can play again. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and geese. Tom and Lily liked to feed them bread crumbs. + +"Look, mom, the geese are so big and noisy!" Lily said. + +"Yes, they are, but be careful, they can bite if you get too close," mom said. + +Tom wanted to be brave and see the geese up close. He ran to the edge of the pond and threw some bread crumbs. One goose came to him and took the bread from his hand. Tom was happy and tried to pet the goose. + +"Quack, quack!" the goose said and bit Tom's finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried and ran back to mom. + +"Tom, you should behave and listen to mom. The goose is not a toy, it is a wild animal," mom said and hugged Tom. + +"I'm sorry, mom, I was silly. The goose hurt me," Tom said and sniffed. + +"It's okay, Tom, you learned your lesson. Next time, be more careful and respectful of the animals," mom said and kissed Tom's finger. + +Lily came to Tom and gave him a hug. + +"Are you okay, Tom? The goose was mean to you," Lily said. + +"I'm okay, Lily, thank you. The goose was hungry and scared. Maybe we can feed the ducks instead. They are nicer and smaller," Tom said. + +"Okay, Tom, let's feed the ducks. They are cute and friendly," Lily said. + +Tom and Lily smiled and went to feed the ducks. They had fun and forgot about the silly goose. Mom watched them and was proud of them. They behaved well and learned something new. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to draw. They had many crayons and papers to make pictures. One day, they decided to draw their family. Tom drew his mom, dad, and sister with big smiles and bright colors. Lily drew her mom, dad, and brother with long lines and dark colors. + +"Look at my picture, Tom!" Lily said. "I drew everyone very tall, because I admire tall people. They can reach high things and see far away. Do you like it?" + +Tom looked at Lily's picture and frowned. He did not like it. He thought the lines were too long and the colors were too dark. He thought his picture was better. He said, "No, I don't like it. Your picture is ugly and scary. You made everyone look like monsters. My picture is nice and happy. You should draw like me." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like what Tom said. She thought her picture was beautiful and special. She said, "No, your picture is boring and silly. You made everyone look like babies. My picture is cool and different. You should draw like me." + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They yelled and pushed each other. They tore each other's pictures. They made a big mess. Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the torn papers and the angry twins. She was very upset. She said, "What have you done? You ruined your pictures and hurt each other. You should be ashamed. Drawing is supposed to be fun and creative. You should admire each other's work and respect each other's style. You should apologize and make up." + +But Tom and Lily did not listen. They were too stubborn and proud. They did not say sorry or hug. They turned away and sulked. They lost their crayons and papers. They lost their chance to have a nice picture of their family. They lost their fun and joy. + +The moral of the story is: You should not judge or criticize others for being different. You should appreciate and learn from their diversity. You should be kind and supportive to your siblings and friends. You should share and cooperate with them. You should enjoy and celebrate your art and creativity. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a dove on the grass. The dove had a broken wing. It could not fly. + +"Look, a dove!" Tom said. "It is hurt. Can we help it?" + +Lily nodded. She was kind. She liked animals. She picked up the dove gently. She examined its wing. She saw a cut and some blood. + +"Ouch, that must hurt," she said. "We need to take it to the vet. The vet can make it better." + +Tom agreed. He ran to get his mom. His mom was sitting on a bench. She was reading a book. + +"Mom, mom, we found a dove. It has a broken wing. Can we take it to the vet?" Tom asked. + +His mom looked at the dove. She saw that it was injured. She felt sorry for it. + +"Of course, we can take it to the vet," she said. "Let's go now. Maybe the vet can fix its wing. Then it can fly again." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were happy. They hoped the dove would be okay. They followed their mom to the car. They held the dove carefully. They wanted to help it. They were good friends to the dove. +Lily and Tom were restless. They did not want to sleep. They wanted to play outside. But it was dark and cold. Their mom said, "No, you have to sleep. Tomorrow is a new day." + +Lily and Tom did not listen. They waited until their mom was asleep. Then they got out of bed. They put on their coats and boots. They sneaked out of the house. They ran to the well in the garden. + +The well was deep and dark. Lily and Tom looked inside. They saw nothing. They were scared. They heard a noise. They turned around. They saw a big, bright star. It was shining in the sky. + +"Wow, look at that star!" Lily said. "It is so pretty. Maybe it is a fairy." + +"Maybe it is a wish star," Tom said. "Let's make a wish. Maybe it will come true." + +They closed their eyes. They made a wish. They wished they could play outside all night. They opened their eyes. They looked at the star. It was still shining. + +They smiled. They felt happy. They forgot they were cold and scared. They forgot they had to sleep. They played by the well. They sang and danced. They had fun. + +But they did not know that their mom was awake. She heard them. She saw them. She was angry. She came out of the house. She called them. + +"Lily! Tom! What are you doing? Come back inside right now! You are in big trouble!" + +Lily and Tom heard their mom. They stopped playing. They looked at her. They felt sorry. They ran to her. They hugged her. + +"We are sorry, mom," they said. "We just wanted to see the star. It was shining so bright. We made a wish." + +"What did you wish for?" their mom asked. + +"We wished we could play outside all night," they said. + +Their mom shook her head. She said, "That was a silly wish. You need to sleep. Sleep is good for you. It makes you grow and learn. The star will be there tomorrow. And so will I. I love you." + +She took them inside. She tucked them in bed. She kissed them good night. She said, "Sleep well, my little stars. You are my wish come true." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They felt sleepy. They closed their eyes. They dreamed of the star. It was still shining. +Lila and Ben were having a picnic with their mom and dad. They had sandwiches, apples, and cookies. They also had a big jar of jelly that mom made from the berries they picked in the garden. + +"Can I have some jelly, please?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here you go." Mom said, and gave her a spoon and the jar. + +Lila opened the jar and tried to scoop some jelly. But the jelly was very thick and sticky. It did not come out easily. Lila twisted the spoon, but the jelly only stretched and snapped. + +"Uh-oh. This jelly is too hard. I can't get it out." Lila said. + +"Let me help you." Ben said. He took the jar and the spoon from Lila. He twisted the spoon harder, but the jelly still did not come out. He twisted and twisted, until the spoon broke in half. + +"Oops. I broke the spoon." Ben said. + +"Oh, no. Now we have no spoon and no jelly." Lila said. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw the broken spoon and the jar of jelly. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"We tried to get some jelly, but it was too thick and sticky. And then Ben broke the spoon." Lila explained. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I twisted too hard." Ben said. + +"It's okay, sweetie. It was an accident. Don't worry about the spoon. We have another one." Mom said. + +She took the jar and the other spoon. She twisted the spoon gently and slowly. She made a small hole in the jelly. Then she twisted the spoon again and again, until the hole became bigger and bigger. She scooped some jelly and put it on a piece of bread. + +"Look, I made a jelly sandwich. Who wants one?" Mom asked. + +"Me! Me!" Lila and Ben said. + +Mom made two more jelly sandwiches and gave them to Lila and Ben. They took a bite and smiled. + +"Mmm, this jelly is yummy. Thank you, mom." Lila said. + +"Yes, thank you, mom. And sorry for breaking the spoon." Ben said. + +"You're welcome, my loves. And don't worry about the spoon. It's just a thing. You are more important." Mom said. + +They hugged and kissed mom and dad. Then they finished their picnic and packed their things. They went home happy and full. +Mia and Leo were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They wanted to give him gloves, but they only had one glove. They looked for another glove, but they could not find it. + +"Where is the other glove?" Mia asked Leo. + +"I don't know. Maybe we lost it," Leo said. + +They were sad. They wanted their snowman to have two gloves, not one. They looked at the snowman. He looked cold and lonely. + +Then they heard a voice. It came from the snowman. + +"Hello, Mia and Leo. Thank you for making me. I like your hat and scarf. And I like your glove. It is very unusual." + +Mia and Leo were surprised. They looked at each other. They looked at the snowman. He had a smile on his face. + +"Did you talk?" Mia asked the snowman. + +"Yes, I did. I can talk because you gave me a magic glove. It is not a normal glove. It is a glove that makes snowmen talk. Do you want to hear a secret?" + +Mia and Leo nodded. They were curious. + +"I can also count. Do you want to count with me?" + +Mia and Leo nodded again. They liked to count. + +"Okay, let's count. One, two, three, four, five. How many fingers do I have on my glove?" + +Mia and Leo looked at the glove. It had five fingers. + +"Five!" they said together. + +"Very good. You are smart. Now, how many gloves do I have?" + +Mia and Leo looked at the snowman. He had one glove. + +"One!" they said together. + +"Very good. You are right. I have one glove. But I don't mind. I don't need two gloves. I have you. You are my friends. And friends are better than gloves." + +Mia and Leo smiled. They hugged the snowman. They were happy. They had a talking snowman. And he had a magic glove. It was a very unusual day. +Tom and Anna like to visit their grandpa. He lives in a big house with a garden and a dog. The dog's name is True. True is a good dog. He likes to play with Tom and Anna and give them licks. + +But grandpa is sometimes grumpy. He does not like noise or mess. He tells Tom and Anna to be quiet and tidy. He does not like to play with them or True. He likes to read his books and watch his shows. + +One day, Tom and Anna have a plan. They want to make grandpa happy. They pick some flowers from the garden and make a card. They write "We love you, grandpa" on the card. They give the flowers and the card to grandpa. + +Grandpa is surprised. He smiles and hugs Tom and Anna. He says "Thank you, my dear ones. You are very sweet. I love you too." He puts the flowers in a vase and the card on the table. He says "Why don't we play a game together? And True can join us too." + +Tom and Anna are happy. They play a game with grandpa and True. They laugh and have fun. Grandpa is not grumpy anymore. He is glad to have Tom and Anna and True with him. They are his family. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog. But Sara is sick. She has a bad lung. She needs a new lung to breathe well. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the hospital with their mom and dad. The doctor says he has a new lung for Sara. He says he will take Sara to a room and give her the new lung. Ben is happy for Sara. He hopes she will feel better. + +But then, another doctor comes. He says he has a boy who also needs a new lung. He says the boy is very sick and will die soon. He says he wants to give the new lung to the boy instead of Sara. He says it is fair. + +Sara's mom and dad are angry. They say it is not fair. They say Sara needs the new lung too. They say they love Sara and want her to live. They argue with the other doctor. + +Sara and Ben hear the argument. Sara is scared. She does not want to die. She does not want the boy to die either. She loves her brother and her parents. She says to Ben, "I want to share. Maybe we can give half of the new lung to the boy and half to me. Then we can both breathe well." + +Ben hugs Sara. He says, "You are very kind, Sara. But I don't think it works that way. I think you need a whole lung to breathe well. I wish I could give you my lung. But then I would die. And I don't want to die either." + +Sara and Ben cry. They do not know what to do. They do not know who will get the new lung. They do not know who will live and who will die. + +The story ends with a bad ending. The moral value of the story is that sometimes life is not fair and there are no easy solutions. The story also shows that Sara is generous and brave, and that Ben loves his sister. +Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it. + +--- + +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to draw. They had many crayons and papers, but only one eraser. They shared the eraser, but sometimes they fought over it. + +One day, Tom wanted to erase a mistake he made on his drawing. He looked for the eraser, but he could not find it. He saw Sue holding it in her hand. He asked her, "Can I have the eraser, please?" + +Sue said, "No, it is mine. I found it under the table. It belongs to me." + +Tom said, "That is not true. It is ours. We always share it. Give it back to me." + +Sue said, "No, it is mine. Go away." + +Tom was angry. He tried to grab the eraser from Sue, but she held it tight. They pulled and pushed, but neither of them would let go. The eraser was stretched and twisted, until it broke in half. + +Tom and Sue were shocked. They looked at the broken eraser, and then at each other. They felt sad and sorry. They realized they had been foolish. They had ruined their eraser, and their friendship, over a silly fight. + +They said to each other, "I am sorry. I was wrong. Can we be friends again?" + +They hugged and made up. They decided to share the two pieces of the eraser, and to draw together again. They learned to be kind and fair, and to value their friendship more than their things. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls and books. One day, they find a big box in the basement. They open the box and see many things inside. They see a hat, a ball, a scarf, and a robot. + +"Wow, look at this robot!" Max says. He picks up the robot and turns it on. The robot makes a beep sound and moves its arms and legs. + +"Hello, I am Robo. I am an intelligent robot. I can talk and learn and help you," the robot says. + +"Hello, Robo. I am Lily and this is Max. We are happy to meet you," Lily says. She smiles and touches the robot's arm. + +"Nice to meet you, Lily and Max. You are also intelligent. What do you like to do?" Robo asks. + +"We like to play and learn and have fun," Max says. He puts the hat on the robot's head and laughs. + +"That sounds fun. Can I play with you?" Robo asks. + +"Of course, you can. You are our new friend," Lily says. She wraps the scarf around the robot's neck and hugs it. + +Lily, Max, and Robo play with the box and the things inside. They build towers with the blocks, dress up the dolls, and roll the ball. They also discuss many things, like colors, shapes, animals, and stories. They have a lot of fun and learn from each other. They are happy to have an intelligent robot friend. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big rope hanging from a tree. Ben wanted to learn how to swing on the rope. He ran to the rope and grabbed it with his hands. He tried to swing, but he was scared. He let go of the rope and fell on the grass. + +"Ouch!" Ben said. "That hurt!" + +Lily ran to Ben and helped him get up. She saw that he had a scratch on his knee. She was worried about him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asked. + +"I'm okay, but I don't like the rope. It's too hard and scary," Ben said. + +Lily looked at the rope. She wanted to learn how to swing on the rope too. She thought it looked fun and exciting. She had an idea. + +"Ben, why don't we try together?" Lily said. "We can hold the rope with both hands and swing together. It will be easier and safer." + +Ben looked at Lily. He was still scared, but he trusted Lily. He nodded his head. + +"Okay, Lily. Let's try together," Ben said. + +They walked to the rope and held it with both hands. They counted to three and jumped. They swung on the rope, feeling the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and smiled. They learned how to swing on the rope together. They were happy and proud. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big band. The band has drums and horns and flags. The band makes loud music. Lily and Tom want to see the band. + +They run to the band. The band is in a march. The march goes on the road. Lily and Tom follow the march. They clap and sing and dance. They have fun. They speak to the band people. The band people are nice. They let Lily and Tom touch the drums and horns and flags. + +But the march is long. Lily and Tom get tired. They get sleepy. They yawn and rub their eyes. They want to go home. They say bye to the band people. They thank them for the music. They walk back to the park. They find their mom and dad. They hug them and tell them about the band. They are happy. They go home. They have a nap. They dream of the band. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play in the valley. The valley had many flowers, trees, and animals. They liked to run, jump, and sing in the valley. + +One day, they saw a big truck in the valley. The truck had a loud noise and a lot of smoke. The truck was cutting down the trees and digging up the flowers. The animals ran away in fear. Lila and Ben were very sad and angry. + +They ran to the truck and shouted, "Stop! Stop! You are hurting the valley! The valley is our home and our friend! You are making it ugly and sick!" + +The truck driver saw them and laughed. He said, "Go away, kids! You don't know anything! I am doing my job. I need the trees and the flowers for money. The valley is not your home or your friend. It is just land." + +Lila and Ben felt very small and helpless. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they could restore the valley to how it was before. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was the voice of the valley. The voice was mild and gentle. It said, "Don't cry, Lila and Ben. You are not small or helpless. You are brave and kind. You love the valley and the valley loves you. You can restore the valley with your love and your actions. You can plant new trees and flowers. You can feed and protect the animals. You can tell other people to respect and care for the valley. You can be the valley's guardians." + +Lila and Ben felt a warm and happy feeling in their hearts. They smiled and nodded. They said, "Thank you, valley. We will do our best. We will restore the valley with our love and our actions. We will be the valley's guardians." + +The truck driver heard the voice and the words. He felt a cold and guilty feeling in his chest. He stopped the truck and got out. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. I'm sorry, valley. I was wrong. I didn't know the valley had a voice and a heart. I didn't know you were its guardians. I will stop hurting the valley. I will help you restore the valley. I will learn to respect and care for the valley. I will be the valley's friend." + +Lila and Ben forgave the truck driver. They invited him to join them in their work. They restored the valley with their love and their actions. They became the valley's friends and guardians. The valley was happy and healthy again. + +The moral of the story is: Love and respect nature, and nature will love and respect you. You can make a difference with your words and deeds. You can restore what is broken with your heart and hands. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Sam wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Sam says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +"No, Sam, it is too high!" Ben says. He stays on the ground and watches Sam. + +Sam reaches the top of the slide. He sits on the edge and holds his belt. His belt is strong and blue. He likes his belt. + +"Look, Ben, I have my belt!" Sam says. He nods his head and smiles. "My belt will keep me safe!" + +Ben looks at Sam and his belt. He thinks for a moment. He wants to be brave like Sam. He wants to have fun on the slide. + +"Okay, Sam, I will try!" Ben says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. + +Sam sees Ben and claps his hands. He waits for Ben to join him. + +"Good job, Ben, you can do it!" Sam says. He nods his head and smiles. "We can go together!" + +Ben reaches the top of the slide. He sits next to Sam and holds his belt. His belt is strong and red. He likes his belt. + +"Thank you, Sam, you are a good brother!" Ben says. He nods his head and smiles. "We have strong belts!" + +Sam and Ben hold their belts and slide down together. They laugh and shout. They have fun on the slide. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to look for it. + +One time, the ball rolled under a big van. The van was blue and had many pictures on it. Lily and Ben ran to the van and tried to get the ball. But the ball was too far under the van. They could not reach it. + +"Help, help!" they shouted. "We need our ball!" + +A man heard them and came out of the van. The man was very hairy. He had hair on his face, on his arms, and on his chest. He wore a hat and a necklace with beads. + +"Hello, little ones," the man said. "What is the matter?" + +"Our ball is under your van," Lily said. "Can you get it for us?" + +"Sure, sure," the man said. "Let me see." + +The man bent down and looked under the van. He saw the ball and grabbed it. He gave it to Lily and Ben. + +"Here you go," he said. "Be careful with your ball. It might get lost again." + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben said. They smiled and hugged the man. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome," the man said. He smiled and hugged them back. + +Lily and Ben were happy. They had their ball and they made a new friend. They discovered that the hairy man was very nice. They invited him to play with them in the park. The man agreed and they had fun together. +Sara and Tom were going to visit their grandma. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Sara wanted to take her doll and her crayons. Tom wanted to take his truck and his ball. + +But Tom saw something shiny in the kitchen. It was a bottle with a skull on it. He did not know what it was, but he liked the color. He thought it was harmless. He put it in his bag, next to his ball. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Sara asked. She saw the bottle and felt scared. She knew it was poison. She had seen it on TV. She said, "That is bad, Tom. That can make you sick. You have to put it back." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "No, Sara. It is pretty. It is mine. I want to show it to grandma." + +Sara tried to take the bottle from Tom, but he held it tight. They started to fight. They pulled and pushed. The bottle fell on the floor and broke. The poison spilled on the carpet. It smelled bad. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to the kitchen. They saw the mess and the bottle. They were angry and worried. They said, "Sara and Tom, what have you done? This is very dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or others. You have to be careful with things you don't know. You have to listen to your sister. She was right. You have to say sorry." + +Sara and Tom felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, mom and dad. Sorry, Sara. We were wrong. We won't do it again." + +Mom and dad hugged them and said, "We are glad you are okay. But you have to learn from your mistake. Poison is not a toy. It is not harmless. It is harmful. You have to respect it and avoid it. You have to pack only safe things for your trip. Now, let's clean up and go to grandma." + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of being careful with unknown things, listening to others, and apologizing for mistakes. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the market with their mom. They saw many things to buy, like fruits, bread, cheese, and eggs. Lily and Ben liked to look at everything and ask questions. + +"Mom, what is this?" Lily pointed to a jar with small green balls inside. + +"Those are olives, dear. They are a kind of fruit that some people like to eat with salad or pizza," mom explained. + +"Can we try one?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, why not? Here, take one and taste it," mom said, opening the jar and giving them each an olive. + +Lily and Ben put the olives in their mouths and made funny faces. They did not like the olives at all. They were too salty and sour for them. + +"Yuck, I don't like olives!" Lily said, spitting out her olive. + +"Me neither, they are gross!" Ben agreed, doing the same. + +Mom laughed and gave them a napkin to wipe their mouths. "That's okay, you don't have to like everything. Maybe you will like them when you are older. Or maybe not. Everyone has different tastes." + +"Mom, can we buy something else instead?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, what do you want?" mom asked. + +Lily and Ben looked around and saw an enormous cake with chocolate and cream. It looked very yummy and sweet. + +"Can we have some cake, please?" they asked together. + +Mom smiled and nodded. "Okay, but only a small piece each. And you have to eat your lunch first. Deal?" + +"Deal!" Lily and Ben said happily. + +They followed mom to the cake stall and guessed how many slices the cake had. They guessed ten, but mom said it had twelve. They were close. They bought two slices and put them in a box. They could not wait to eat them later. They thanked mom for the cake and the olives. They learned something new today. And they had a lot of fun. +Lily liked to bounce. She bounced on her bed, on the sofa, on the floor. She bounced with her ball, with her teddy, with her brother. She bounced when she was happy, when she was bored, when she was angry. + +One day, she bounced too high. She bounced near the table, where Mommy put a vase. The vase was big and shiny and had flowers in it. Lily wanted to see the flowers, so she bounced closer and closer. But she bounced too close. She hit the vase with her head, and the vase fell down. It broke into many pieces, and the water and the flowers spilled everywhere. + +Mommy heard the noise and came running. She saw the mess and the broken vase. She saw Lily sitting on the floor, with a bump on her head. She was not happy. She was very angry. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You broke my vase! You are very naughty! You have to go to your room and stay there!" + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to break the vase. She liked the vase and the flowers. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I just wanted to bounce and see the flowers. I didn't see the vase. It was an accident. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mommy looked at Lily and saw her sad face and her big eyes. She felt sorry for her. She said, "I know, Lily. I know you didn't mean it. But you have to be careful when you bounce. You can hurt yourself or break things. You have to bounce in a safe place, like the park or the yard. Not near the table or the vase. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "I understand, Mommy. I will be careful next time. I will bounce in a safe place. Can I hug you and say sorry?" + +Mommy smiled. She said, "Of course, Lily. I love you, even when you make a mess. Come here and give me a hug." + +Lily ran to Mommy and hugged her. She said, "I love you, Mommy. I'm sorry for the vase. Can we get a new one?" + +Mommy said, "Maybe. But first, we have to clean up this one. And then, we have to find a new place for the flowers. How about we put them in a hairy pot?" + +Lily laughed. She said, "A hairy pot? What is that?" + +Mommy said, "It's a pot that has hair on it. Like this one." She showed Lily a pot that had fake fur on it. It was pink and fluffy and soft. + +Lily said, "Wow, that's a funny pot. I like it. Can we put the flowers in it?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, why not? Let's do it. And then, we can go to the park and bounce together. How does that sound?" + +Lily said, "That sounds great, Mommy. Thank you. You are the best Mommy ever." + +Mommy said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are the best Lily ever." +Lily liked to dress her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a blue dress and yellow hair. Lily loved Anna very much. + +One day, Lily found a needle in her mom's sewing box. She wanted to make Anna a new dress. She took some cloth and the needle and went to her room. She did not ask her mom. + +Lily tried to sew the cloth with the needle. But the needle was sharp and hard to use. She poked her finger and it hurt. She cried out loud. + +Mom heard Lily cry and ran to her room. She saw Lily holding her finger and the needle and the cloth. She was angry and scared. + +"What are you doing, Lily?" Mom asked. "You should not play with needles. They are dangerous. You could hurt yourself or Anna. Give me the needle now." + +Lily did not want to give the needle. She wanted to finish Anna's dress. She said, "No, Mom. I want to make Anna a new dress. She is lonely. She needs a new dress." + +Mom tried to take the needle from Lily. But Lily pulled it back. The needle slipped and stabbed Anna in the eye. Anna's eye popped out and blood came out. Lily screamed and dropped the needle and Anna. + +Mom hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. She said, "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. You did not mean to hurt Anna. But you should have listened to me. Needles are not for children. They are for grown-ups. Now Anna is broken and you are sad." + +Lily looked at Anna and cried. She said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I'm sorry, Mom. I just wanted to make Anna happy. I love Anna. Please fix Anna, Mom. Please." + +Mom shook her head and said, "I can't fix Anna, Lily. She is too damaged. You have to say goodbye to Anna. You have to learn from your mistake. Maybe we can find you a new doll someday. But you have to promise me you will never play with needles again." + +Lily nodded and said, "I promise, Mom. I promise." She kissed Anna and said, "Goodbye, Anna. I'm sorry. I love you." She gave Anna to Mom and buried her face in Mom's chest. She felt lonely and sad. She wished she had never found the needle. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to go on trips with their mom and dad. One day, they went to a big park with many trees and animals. They saw a huge mountain that touched the sky. It was amazing! + +"Wow, look at that mountain!" Lily said. "It is so big and pretty!" + +"I want to climb it!" Ben said. "Maybe we can find snow and ice on top!" + +Their mom and dad smiled and said, "That mountain is very high and steep. It is not safe for little kids to climb. But we can provide you with something else. Do you see that hill over there? It is smaller and gentler. We can hike up there and have a picnic." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They followed their mom and dad to the hill. They saw many flowers and birds along the way. They also found a stream with clear water and shiny rocks. They filled their bottles and washed their hands. + +When they reached the top of the hill, they spread a blanket and took out their sandwiches and fruits. They ate and drank and enjoyed the view. They could see the mountain in the distance. It was still amazing, but they were happy on the hill. + +"Thank you, mom and dad, for providing us with this fun trip!" Lily and Ben said. + +"You're welcome, sweeties. We love you very much," their mom and dad said. They hugged and kissed their twins and smiled. They were a happy family. +Lily and Tom were playing with their cars on the floor. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They were having fun. + +But then, Mom came in and said it was time for lunch. She told them to pause their game and come to the table. Lily and Tom did not want to stop. They wanted to play more. They said they were not hungry yet. + +Mom was honest and said they had to eat now. She said they could play again after lunch. She said she had made their favorite food: macaroni and cheese. Lily and Tom liked macaroni and cheese. They decided to pause their game and go to the table. They said they would finish their race later. + +They washed their hands and sat down. Mom gave them each a plate of macaroni and cheese. It was hot and cheesy and yummy. Lily and Tom ate it all up. They said thank you to Mom. They were happy. + +Mom said they could play again now. She said she was proud of them for being honest and pausing their game. She said they were good kids. Lily and Tom smiled. They ran back to the floor and picked up their cars. They said they were ready to race again. They were having fun. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Max had a car. They were having fun until Lily saw Max's car. She liked it very much. She wanted to play with it. + +"Can I have your car, Max?" Lily asked. + +"No, it's mine. You have your doll," Max said. + +"But I want your car. It's shiny and fast," Lily said. + +She tried to grab the car from Max, but he held it tight. They started to fight over the car. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came into the living room and saw the mess. She was angry. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +"Lily wants my car. She tried to take it from me," Max said. + +"That's not true. He won't share with me," Lily said. + +Mom looked at them. She saw Lily's guilty face. She knew Lily was lying. She also saw a scratch on Max's car. She was sad. + +"Lily, you were wrong. You can't take Max's car. It belongs to him. You hurt his car and his feelings. You have to say sorry to him and give him back his car," Mom said. + +Lily didn't want to say sorry. She still wanted the car. She was stubborn. She shook her head. + +"No, I won't. It's my car now," Lily said. + +Mom was very disappointed. She took the car from Lily and gave it to Max. She also took Lily's doll and put it away. + +"Lily, you are being very naughty. You can't play with any toys until you learn to share and be nice. You have to go to your room and think about what you did," Mom said. + +Lily started to cry. She didn't like her room. She wanted her doll and Max's car. She felt lonely and bored. She wished she had listened to Mom and said sorry to Max. But it was too late. She had lost her toys and her friend. She had a bad ending. +Lily loved to fly her kite in the park. She had a red kite with a long tail and a happy face. She believed her kite could fly very high and touch the clouds. She always took her kite with her when she went to the park with her mom. + +One day, she saw a boy with a big blue kite in the park. His kite had a dragon on it and it made a loud noise when it flew. Lily thought his kite was impressive and wanted to see it closer. She ran to the boy and said, "Hi, I like your kite. Can I fly it with you?" + +The boy looked at Lily and her kite. He said, "No, you can't. Your kite is too small and boring. My kite is better and stronger. Go away." He pulled his kite away from Lily and flew it higher. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She said, "That's not nice. My kite is not boring. It can fly high too. You are mean." She ran back to her mom and told her what happened. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Your kite is beautiful and special. You don't need to fly with someone who is rude. Let's find a nice spot and fly your kite together." + +They walked to a different part of the park and found a clear space. Lily lifted her kite and let the wind catch it. Her kite soared into the sky and danced with the breeze. Lily smiled and said, "Look, mom. My kite is flying high. It can touch the clouds." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it can. You have a wonderful kite, Lily. And you know what? I believe your kite is the most impressive kite in the park." +Tom and Lily were eager to play with their new toy car. It was big and red and had a remote control. They put a battery in the car and a battery in the remote. Then they went outside to the garden. + +"Let me drive it first!" Tom said. He grabbed the remote and pushed the buttons. The car zoomed forward and backward, left and right. It made a loud noise and kicked up dirt. + +"No, it's my turn!" Lily said. She tried to take the remote from Tom, but he held it tight. They pulled and tugged, but neither of them would let go. + +Suddenly, the car stopped moving. It was stuck in a puddle of water. Tom and Lily looked at it and saw that the water had wet the battery. The battery was not working anymore. + +"Oh no, we broke it!" Tom said. He felt sad and sorry. + +"What can we do?" Lily said. She felt sad and sorry too. + +They ran to the car and picked it up. They shook it and wiped it with their clothes. They hoped that the battery would dry and work again. + +They took the car and the remote inside the house. They put them on the table and waited. They looked at the clock and counted the minutes. They wanted to play with their car again. + +"Maybe we can share it next time," Tom said. + +"Maybe we can take turns," Lily said. + +They nodded and smiled. They learned to be careful and fair. They waited for the battery to dry. +Anna and Ben were twins who loved to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. They liked to pretend that they were a family living in the dollhouse, and they gave names to all the dolls. + +One day, their mom came home with a surprise. She had a small box in her hand, and she smiled at the twins. "I have something for you," she said. "Do you want to see what it is?" + +Anna and Ben nodded eagerly and ran to their mom. She opened the box and took out a tiny doll. It was a baby doll, with a pink dress and a cute face. "This is your new sister," she said. "Her name is Lily. She is adorable, isn't she?" + +Anna and Ben gasped. They had always wanted a baby sister, and they couldn't believe their mom had brought one home. They reached out to touch the doll, but their mom stopped them. "Wait a minute," she said. "This is not a real baby. It is a special doll that can talk and move. But it needs money to work. Do you know what money is?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They had seen money before, but they didn't know what it was for. They shook their heads. "No, mom, we don't know what money is," they said. + +Their mom smiled and took out a coin from her pocket. She showed it to the twins and explained, "Money is something that people use to buy things. You can buy food, clothes, toys, and many other things with money. But money is not easy to get. You have to work hard to earn money. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood that money was important, but they didn't care much about it. They only wanted to play with their new sister. "Can we play with Lily now, mom?" they asked. + +Their mom nodded and put the coin in a slot on the back of the doll. The doll came to life and said, "Hello, I'm Lily. I'm happy to meet you. Will you be my friends?" + +Anna and Ben clapped their hands and hugged the doll. They were so happy to have a baby sister, even if she was not real. They thanked their mom and took the doll to their dollhouse. They introduced her to all the other dolls and gave her a room of her own. They played with her all afternoon, and they didn't notice that the coin was running out of power. + +The next day, they woke up and ran to their dollhouse. They wanted to play with Lily again, but they found her lying still on her bed. They tried to wake her up, but she didn't say anything. They were worried and sad. They called their mom and asked her what was wrong with Lily. + +Their mom came and looked at the doll. She saw that the coin was empty and explained, "Lily needs more money to work. The coin I gave you yesterday was only enough for one day. If you want to play with her again, you have to give her another coin." + +Anna and Ben were shocked. They didn't have any more coins, and they didn't know how to get them. They looked at their mom and asked, "Mom, can you give us another coin, please?" + +Their mom shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, kids, but I can't. I don't have any more coins either. I spent all my money to buy Lily for you. I wanted to make you happy, but I also wanted to teach you a lesson. Money is not something that you can waste or take for granted. You have to be careful and responsible with money. You have to save it for the things that you really need, not just the things that you want. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other and then at their mom. They felt sorry for their mom and for themselves. They realized that they had been selfish and foolish. They understood that money was not a toy, but a tool. They nodded and said, "Yes, mom, we understand. We're sorry, mom. We love you, mom." + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, kids. And I'm proud of you for learning your lesson. Don't worry, Lily is not gone forever. She is just sleeping. Maybe someday, when you grow up and earn your own money, you can buy her a new coin and play with her again. But for now, why don't you play with your other toys? They are also adorable, and they don't need money to work." + +Anna and Ben smiled and agreed. They put Lily back in her box and thanked her for being their sister. They took out their other toys and played with them +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. They have many hats to act with. Lily has a pretty hat with flowers. Ben has a big hat with a star. + +One day, they play in the park. They see a big tree. They want to act like pirates. They put on their hats and say "Arrr!" + +"Look, Lily, a treasure!" Ben says. He points to a shiny box under the tree. + +"Let's get it, Ben!" Lily says. They run to the box. + +But when they open it, they see a big spider. They scream and drop the box. The spider runs away. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Lily says. She shakes her pretty hat. + +"That was not a treasure, that was a trap!" Ben says. He throws his big hat. + +They hug each other and laugh. They are not scared anymore. They pick up their hats and go to play something else. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They also see a big tree with red and yellow leaves. They want to climb the tree and see more. + +"Look, Ben, there is a bulb on the tree!" Anna says. She points to a round thing that hangs from a branch. "What is it?" + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe it is a fruit. Can we eat it?" Ben says. He reaches for the bulb. + +"Be careful, Ben. The branch is thin. It may break," Anna says. She holds on to another branch. + +But Ben does not listen. He pulls the bulb hard. The branch snaps. Ben and the bulb fall to the ground. + +"Ouch!" Ben cries. He rubs his head. The bulb rolls away. + +Anna climbs down the tree. She runs to Ben. She hugs him. "Are you okay, Ben?" + +"I'm okay, Anna. But my head hurts. And the bulb is gone," Ben says. He looks around. + +They see a squirrel. The squirrel has the bulb in its mouth. It runs away. + +"Hey, that's our bulb!" Anna shouts. She chases the squirrel. + +But the squirrel is too fast. It jumps over the fence. It disappears into the wild. + +Anna and Ben stop. They are sad. They lost their bulb. + +"Maybe it was not a fruit. Maybe it was a nut. The squirrel likes nuts," Ben says. + +"Maybe. But we will never know. The squirrel took our bulb," Anna says. + +They walk back to the garden. They find their mom. She gives them a hug. She gives them a cookie. + +"Did you have fun in the garden?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom. But we had a fall. And we lost a bulb. A wild squirrel took it," Anna says. + +"Oh, I'm sorry. That sounds like an adventure. But don't worry. There are many more bulbs in the garden. And many more things to see and learn," mom says. + +She smiles. She takes them to the flower bed. She shows them the tulips and the daffodils. She tells them that they grow from bulbs too. + +Anna and Ben listen. They forget about the squirrel. They are happy. They love the garden. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the bath. They have many toys: a duck, a boat, a fish and a frog. They splash and laugh and make bubbles with the soap. + +One day, they see a new toy in the bath. It is a zip. It is shiny and long and has teeth. Tom and Lily are curious. They want to touch it and see what it does. + +"Look, a zip!" Tom says. "What is it for?" + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe it can open and close things." + +Tom picks up the zip. He pulls it and it makes a sound. Zzzz. He likes the sound. He pulls it again and again. Zzzz. Zzzz. Zzzz. + +Lily wants to try too. She reaches for the zip. But Tom does not want to share. He holds it tight and says, "No, it's mine!" + +Lily is sad. She cries and says, "That's not fair! I want to play with the zip too!" + +Tom does not listen. He keeps pulling the zip. Zzzz. Zzzz. Zzzz. He does not see that the zip is getting closer and closer to his hair. He does not feel that the zip is catching his hair. He does not hear Lily's warning. + +"Tom, be careful! The zip is in your hair!" + +Tom stops pulling. He feels a tug on his head. He looks at the zip. He sees his hair stuck in the teeth. He tries to pull it out. But it hurts. He screams and says, "Ow, ow, ow! Help me! The zip is biting me!" + +Lily stops crying. She sees Tom in trouble. She wants to help him. She grabs the soap and rubs it on Tom's hair. She says, "Don't worry, Tom. I'll get the zip out. The soap will make it slippery." + +She slides the zip down Tom's hair. She frees his hair from the teeth. She says, "There, it's out. Are you okay, Tom?" + +Tom feels his head. He sees his hair is messy and wet. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You saved me. I'm sorry I was mean to you. The zip is not a toy. It is a bad thing." + +Lily hugs Tom. She says, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you're okay. The zip is not bad. It is harmless. But it is not for playing. It is for clothes." + +They throw the zip out of the bath. They pick up their toys. They play and laugh and make bubbles with the soap. They are happy and they share. They do not want to see the zip again. +Anna loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes and papers. She liked to paint flowers and animals and houses. She painted every day after school. + +But one day, Anna felt sick. Her tummy hurt a lot and she could not eat or play. Her mom took her to the doctor. The doctor said Anna had to have an operation. Anna was scared and sad. She did not want to go to the hospital. + +"Don't worry, Anna," her mom said. "The operation will make you feel better. It will be over soon. And I will be with you all the time." + +Anna nodded, but she still felt miserable. She wished she could paint instead of going to the hospital. + +The next day, Anna had the operation. It was not fun, but it was not too bad. The doctor and the nurses were nice and gentle. They gave her a mask to breathe and a needle to sleep. When she woke up, her mom was there, holding her hand. + +"Hi, Anna," her mom said. "How do you feel?" + +Anna felt a little sore, but not too much. She smiled at her mom. + +"I feel better, mom," she said. "Thank you for being with me." + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her. "I'm so proud of you, Anna. You are very brave." + +Then, her mom gave her a surprise. It was a big box with a bow. Anna opened it and saw what was inside. It was a new painting set, with more colors and brushes and papers than before. + +"Wow, mom, this is amazing!" Anna exclaimed. "Can I paint now?" + +Her mom laughed. "Of course you can, Anna. You can paint anything you want. You deserve it." + +Anna was very happy. She forgot about the operation and the hospital. She took out her new painting set and started to paint. She painted a picture of her mom and herself, with a big heart and a thank you. She painted with joy and love. She felt better than ever. +Lily and Anna were best friends. They liked to play outside in the park. One day, it was very cold and windy. Lily wore a pretty jacket that was pink and warm. Anna did not have a jacket. She only had a thin shirt. + +"Anna, are you cold?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am cold. I wish I had a jacket like yours," Anna said. + +Lily felt sorry for Anna. She wanted to help her friend. She took off her jacket and gave it to Anna. + +"Here, you can wear my jacket. It will make you warm," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. But what about you? You will be cold without your jacket," Anna said. + +Lily smiled. She said, "I have a sweater under my jacket. I will be fine. And we can share the jacket. When you are warm, you can give it back to me. Then I can wear it for a while. We can take turns." + +Anna hugged Lily. She said, "You are the best friend ever. You are very generous. I am happy to share with you." + +Lily and Anna played happily in the park. They closed the jacket around them when they felt cold. They learned that sharing is caring. They also learned that friendship is more important than clothes. They were glad to have each other. +Sam was a bald boy who liked to draw. He drew many things, like cars, trees, and animals. He wanted to improve his drawing skills, so he practiced every day. He hoped to become a famous artist and make his nation proud. + +One day, he showed his drawings to his friend Mia. Mia was a girl who had long hair and liked to sing. She looked at Sam's drawings and said, "These are not good. They are too simple and boring. You need to use more colors and shapes. You should sing instead of drawing. Singing is more fun and beautiful." + +Sam felt sad and angry. He liked his drawings and he did not like singing. He said, "No, I don't want to sing. I want to draw. Drawing is more fun and creative. You are not a good friend. You are mean and rude." + +Mia felt hurt and confused. She liked singing and she wanted to help Sam. She said, "No, I am not mean and rude. I am a good friend. I want you to improve and be happy. You are not happy with your drawings. You are bald and sad." + +Sam and Mia started to cry. They did not understand each other. They did not want to be friends anymore. + +Then, their teacher came and saw them crying. She asked them what was wrong. They told her what they said to each other. She listened and smiled. She said, "Sam and Mia, you are both good and talented. You have different skills and hobbies, and that is okay. You can learn from each other and appreciate each other. You don't have to be the same to be friends. You can be different and be friends. You can improve and be happy together." + +Sam and Mia looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry. We were not nice to each other. We want to be friends again. We want to improve and be happy together." + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to share their skills and hobbies. Sam taught Mia how to draw, and Mia taught Sam how to sing. They had fun and learned new things. They became better friends and better artists. They made their teacher and their nation proud. +Tom and Lily are playing at the beach. They see a big rock near the water. They want to hide behind the rock and surprise their mom. + +"Let's go, Lily. Be careful, the sand is hot and wet," Tom says. + +They run to the rock and crouch down. They hear a splash and a funny noise. They peek over the rock and see a seal. The seal is black and shiny. It has a big nose and whiskers. It looks at them with round eyes. + +"Wow, a seal! It is so cute!" Lily says. + +"Shh, Lily. Don't scare it. Maybe it wants to play with us," Tom says. + +They smile and wave at the seal. The seal barks and wiggles its tail. It swims closer to the rock and pops its head out of the water. It seems friendly and curious. + +"Hi, seal. We are Tom and Lily. Do you want to be our friend?" Tom asks. + +The seal nods and claps its flippers. It makes a happy sound. Tom and Lily giggle and clap their hands. They forget about hiding and surprise their mom. They are too busy having fun with the seal. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big green slide. Sara wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Sara says. "You can go with me." + +"No, thank you. It is too high. I might fall." Ben says. He shakes his head. + +Sara thinks of a clever idea. She sees a small green ball on the grass. She picks it up and offers it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a green ball. Do you want to play with it?" Sara says. "We can throw it and catch it." + +Ben likes the green ball. He smiles and nods. + +"Yes, please. I like the green ball. It is soft and round." Ben says. He takes the ball from Sara. + +Sara and Ben play with the green ball. They have fun. Sara throws the ball high in the air. Ben catches it with his hands. They laugh and clap. + +"See, Ben, you are not scared of high things. You can catch the ball." Sara says. "Maybe you can try the slide too." + +Ben looks at the slide. He sees other children going on it. They look happy. He thinks maybe he can do it too. + +"OK, Sara, I will try the slide. But you have to go with me." Ben says. He gives the ball back to Sara. + +Sara and Ben hold hands. They walk to the slide. They climb the steps. They sit on the slide. They slide down together. They feel the wind on their faces. They scream and giggle. + +They reach the bottom. They jump off the slide. They hug each other. + +"Wow, that was fun! I did it!" Ben says. He is proud of himself. + +"You did it, Ben! You are brave!" Sara says. She is happy for him. + +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like the green slide and the green ball. They are clever and kind. They have a good day. +Lily liked to play with her toy soldiers. She had many of them, and she made them march and fight and talk. She pretended they were brave and strong and smart. She gave them names and stories and problems to solve. + +One day, she found a new soldier in her toy box. He was different from the others. He was very flexible. He could bend his arms and legs and head in any way. Lily thought he was fun and cool. She called him Flexy. + +But the other soldiers did not like Flexy. They thought he was weird and silly. They did not want him to join their games. They said he was not a real soldier. They made fun of him and pushed him away. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like how the other soldiers treated Flexy. She wanted them to be nice and friendly. She wanted them to play together and solve problems together. She decided to teach them a lesson. + +She made a new game. She said it was a secret mission. She said they had to find a hidden treasure in the toy box. She said they had to work as a team and use their skills. She said Flexy was the leader. + +The other soldiers were curious and excited. They followed Flexy into the toy box. But they soon realized it was a trap. Lily had put many obstacles and puzzles in the way. They had to crawl and climb and twist and turn. They had to solve riddles and clues. They had to cooperate and listen. + +They saw how Flexy was helpful and clever. He could bend and stretch and reach and grab. He could solve the hard puzzles and find the best ways. He could encourage and praise and share. He was a good leader and a good friend. + +The other soldiers felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they were wrong and mean. They apologized to Flexy and thanked him. They said he was a real soldier and a real hero. They said they wanted to be his friends. + +Lily smiled and clapped. She was happy and proud. She had solved the problem and made peace. She had taught them a lesson and had fun. She joined them in the toy box and played with them. They all had a good time. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and things. She liked to pretend that she was the mom and the dolls were her children. She gave them names and clothes and stories. + +One day, she decided to have a tea party with her dolls. She put a small table and chairs in the living room of the dollhouse. She found a tiny teapot and cups in her toy box. She filled the teapot with water and poured some in each cup. She gave each doll a cup and a cookie. She said, "This is tea. It is hot and yummy. You have to be careful and not spill it." + +She sat down on the floor and picked up her own cup. She raised it to her mouth and pretended to sip. She said, "Mmm, this is good tea. Do you like it, dolls?" She looked at her dolls and smiled. They looked happy and quiet. She thought they liked the tea too. + +She heard a noise behind her. She turned around and saw her mom. Her mom had a big smile on her face. She said, "Lily, what are you doing?" Lily said, "I am having a tea party with my dolls. Do you want some tea, mom?" Her mom said, "Sure, I would love some tea. Can I join you?" Lily said, "Yes, mom. You can sit here. I have a cup for you." + +Her mom sat down on the floor and took the cup that Lily gave her. She raised it to her mouth and pretended to sip. She said, "Mmm, this is good tea. Thank you, Lily. You are very good at playing tea party. You are a good mom to your dolls." Lily said, "Thank you, mom. You are a good mom to me. I love you." Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You make me happy." They hugged and kissed. They continued to play tea party until it was time for lunch. It was an easy and fun day. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the lake with their moms. The lake is big and blue. They see ducks and fish in the water. + +"Can we feed the ducks?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Yes, but you have to pay first," her mom says. "You have to give me a hug and a kiss." + +Lily pays her mom with a hug and a kiss. She gets some bread from her mom. She breaks the bread into small pieces. She throws the pieces to the ducks. The ducks come closer and eat the bread. Lily is happy. + +Ben wants to feed the ducks too. He asks his mom for some bread. + +"You have to pay first," his mom says. "You have to say please and thank you." + +Ben pays his mom with please and thank you. He gets some bread from his mom. He breaks the bread into small pieces. He throws the pieces to the fish. The fish come closer and eat the bread. Ben is sad. + +"Why are you sad, Ben?" Lily asks. + +"I wanted to feed the ducks, not the fish," Ben says. + +"Don't worry, Ben. I have some bread left. You can share with me," Lily says. + +"Really? Thank you, Lily. You are a dependable friend," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben share the bread. They feed the ducks together. The ducks are happy. Lily and Ben are happy. Their moms are happy. They have a fun day at the lake. +Tom was a boy who liked to touch everything. He touched his toys, his books, his clothes, and even his mom's things. He was curious and wanted to know how they felt and what they did. + +One day, he saw a shiny glass ball on the shelf. It was red and blue and green and had sparkles inside. Tom wanted to touch it and see how it moved. He climbed on a chair and reached for the ball. + +"Tom, no!" his mom shouted. "That ball is fragile. It can break easily. Don't touch it!" + +But Tom did not listen. He grabbed the ball and pulled it off the shelf. He felt it in his hand and shook it. He saw the sparkles dance and smiled. + +But then, the ball slipped from his hand and fell on the floor. It broke into many pieces. Tom heard a loud noise and saw the glass everywhere. He felt scared and sad. + +"Tom, what did you do?" his mom asked. She came to him and picked him up. She was angry and worried. She checked if he was hurt by the glass. "You should have listened to me. That ball was very special. It was a gift from your grandma. She made it for you. Now it is gone. How do you feel?" + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He hugged his mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't mean to break it. I just wanted to touch it. It was so pretty. I feel bad." + +His mom hugged him back and said, "I know, Tom. I know you didn't mean to break it. But you have to learn to be careful with fragile things. They can break easily and hurt you or someone else. You have to ask before you touch something that is not yours. And you have to listen when someone tells you not to touch something. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will be careful next time. I will ask and listen. I'm sorry, mom. I love you." + +His mom kissed him and said, "I love you too, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to help me clean up the mess. And you have to say sorry to grandma too. She will be sad when she hears what happened." + +Tom agreed and said, "OK, mom. I will help you and say sorry to grandma. I hope she will forgive me too." + +They cleaned up the glass and put it in a bag. They called grandma and told her what happened. Grandma was sad but she also forgave Tom. She said she loved him and she would make him another ball someday. + +Tom learned his lesson. He learned to be careful with fragile things. He learned to ask and listen. He learned to say sorry and mean it. He learned to love and respect his mom and grandma. He was a good boy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they see a large teddy bear in the shop. They want the teddy bear very much. + +"How much is the teddy bear?" Tom asks the shop lady. + +"The teddy bear is ten coins," the shop lady says. "It is a good price for a large teddy bear." + +Tom and Lily look at their coins. They only have five coins each. They do not have enough coins for the teddy bear. + +"What can we do?" Lily asks Tom. + +"Maybe we can solve this problem," Tom says. "Maybe we can share the teddy bear. We can take turns to play with it. We can be fair and kind." + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes Tom's idea. She nods and smiles. + +"OK, let's do that," she says. "Let's buy the teddy bear together. We can be happy and have fun." + +Tom and Lily give their coins to the shop lady. The shop lady gives them the teddy bear. Tom and Lily hug the teddy bear and each other. They are happy. They have solved their problem. They have a new toy and a good friend. +Lily liked to ride her rug. She pretended it was a big horse that could fly. She put a pillow on the rug for a saddle and a scarf for a bridle. She said "giddy up" and the rug moved in the air. + +One day, she saw a bird outside her window. It was a blue bird with a yellow beak. Lily wanted to say hello to the bird. She opened the window and rode her rug outside. She flew next to the bird and smiled. + +The bird was scared of Lily and her rug. It flew away very fast. Lily followed the bird, but she did not see where she was going. She flew into a tree and got stuck. She cried for help. + +A helpful boy heard Lily's cry. He was playing in his yard with his dog. He saw Lily and her rug in the tree. He got a ladder and climbed up. He helped Lily and her rug get down. He asked her what she was doing. + +Lily told him she was riding her rug and wanted to say hello to the bird. The boy said that was not a good idea. He said birds do not like rugs and rugs do not like trees. He said Lily should ride her rug inside or on the ground. + +Lily said she was sorry. She thanked the boy for helping her. She said he was very nice and helpful. The boy said he was glad she was okay. He said he liked her rug and asked if he could ride it with her. Lily said yes. They became friends and rode the rug together. They had fun. +Anna loves to hold her baby brother Tom. She likes to feel his soft hair and his warm skin. She likes to make him laugh and smile. She is a big sister and she is proud. + +But sometimes Tom cries and Anna does not know why. He cries when he is hungry or wet or tired. He cries when he wants to be held or played with. He cries when he is sick or scared. Anna tries to help him, but she cannot always make him stop. She feels worry in her heart. + +One day, Tom cries a lot and Anna cannot calm him. She hugs him and sings to him and rocks him, but he still cries. She thinks he is in pain and she is scared. She runs to find Mom and Dad. They are in the kitchen and they hear Tom's cries. They come to Anna and Tom and they see what is wrong. + +Tom has a red bump on his cheek. It is a bug bite and it hurts. Mom and Dad put some cream on it and kiss it. They tell Anna that Tom will be okay and that the bug bite will go away. They thank Anna for being a good sister and for holding Tom. They tell her that they are proud of her and that they love her. Anna feels happy and relieved. She holds Tom again and he stops crying. He looks at her and smiles. She smiles back and kisses him. She loves him and he loves her. They are a family and they are happy. +Tommy loved to play with his mom's shoes. They were big and shiny and had many colors. Some of them had heels that made a loud sound when he walked. Some of them had straps that he could buckle and unbuckle. Some of them had sparkles that glittered in the light. + +One day, when his mom was busy in the kitchen, Tommy sneaked into her bedroom and opened her closet. He saw all her shoes lined up on the shelves. He wanted to try them all. He took them out one by one and put them on his feet. He walked around the room, feeling like a grown-up. He pretended he was going to a party, or to work, or to the park. + +He did not hear his mom coming up the stairs. He did not see her open the door. He did not notice her angry face. He only heard her loud voice. + +"Tommy! What are you doing? These are my shoes! They are expensive and delicate! You can't play with them! You are ruining them!" + +Tommy was scared. He dropped the shoes he was holding and ran to his mom. He hugged her and said he was sorry. He did not mean to make her mad. He just liked her shoes. + +His mom sighed. She was not really mad. She loved Tommy more than anything. She knew he was curious and playful. She hugged him back and said it was okay. She was not mad. She was just worried. Some of her shoes were very expensive and she worked hard to buy them. She did not want them to get damaged or lost. + +She looked around the room and saw her shoes scattered everywhere. Some were on the floor, some were on the bed, some were on the dresser. She smiled and said they had to clean up the mess. She asked Tommy to help her put the shoes back in the closet. She said they could play with his toys instead. She said she had a surprise for him. She had bought him a new pair of shoes. They were small and blue and had lights that flashed when he walked. They were his size and his style. They were perfect for him. + +Tommy was happy. He helped his mom tidy up the room. He thanked her for the new shoes. He put them on and ran around the room, feeling like a star. He said he loved his mom and her shoes. He said he would not play with them again. He said he would only play with his own shoes. He said they were the best shoes ever. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They are making a big tower. Anna wants to put the last block on top. She reaches for it, but Ben grabs it first. + +"Give me the block, Ben!" Anna says. "I want to finish the tower!" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben says. "I found it first!" + +They pull the block from each other. They are both very selfish. They do not want to share. The block breaks in half. The tower falls down. The blocks hit their legs. It hurts a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna and Ben cry. They rub their legs. They are sad and angry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what happened. She sees the broken block, the fallen tower, and the crying children. + +"What's going on here?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +"Ben took my block!" Anna says. + +"Anna took my block!" Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. She picks up the broken block. + +"Look what you did!" Mom says. "You broke the block and the tower. You hurt your legs and your feelings. You were very selfish. You did not pay attention to each other. You did not play nicely. You need to say sorry and hug." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They do not want to fight anymore. They say sorry and hug. They feel better. + +Mom smiles. She is happy. She gives them a band-aid for their legs. She helps them fix the block and the tower. She teaches them how to share and take turns. + +Anna and Ben learn their lesson. They are not selfish anymore. They pay attention to each other. They play nicely. They have fun. +Lily and Max were playing in the big house of their aunt. Their aunt was very wealthy and had many nice things. Lily and Max liked to look at the things and pretend they were theirs. + +One day, they found a big closet in the guest room. It had many hangers with clothes on them. Lily and Max wanted to try on the clothes and play dress-up. They took some hangers and went to the bathroom. + +They put on the clothes and looked at themselves in the mirror. Lily wore a long red dress and a shiny necklace. Max wore a black suit and a hat. They felt very fancy and happy. + +They decided to show their aunt their new outfits. They walked down the stairs and into the living room. Their aunt was sitting on the sofa, reading a book. She looked up and saw them. + +"Oh, my!" she said. "You look wonderful! Where did you get those clothes?" + +Lily and Max smiled and said, "We found them in the closet. Can we keep them?" + +Their aunt's face changed. She looked angry and scared. She got up and ran to the closet. She opened the door and saw the empty hangers. + +She gasped and said, "No, no, no! You can't keep them! These are not my clothes! These are the clothes of the man who was hiding in the closet! He was a thief who wanted to steal my things! He must have run away when you took his clothes!" + +Lily and Max were shocked and scared. They did not know they had revealed a thief. They took off the clothes and gave them back to their aunt. They said they were sorry and hugged their aunt. + +Their aunt said, "It's okay, my dears. You did not know. You were just playing. But you also helped me catch the thief. I will call the police and tell them what happened. You are very brave and smart. I love you very much." + +Lily and Max said they loved their aunt too. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that not all things in the big house were nice. And they learned that playing dress-up can reveal a lot of things. +Tom and Lily were at the park with their mom. They saw a vendor with a big cart of ice cream. They wanted some ice cream very much. + +"Mom, can we have some ice cream, please?" they asked. + +"Maybe later, sweeties. We have to go home soon," mom said. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They hoped mom would change her mind. They followed mom to the bench. They saw a big tree near the bench. They had an idea. + +"Mom, can we play near the tree?" they asked. + +"Sure, but don't go too far. I can see you from here," mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the tree. They looked around. They saw a hidden hole in the tree. They peeked inside. They saw something shiny. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Let's see," Lily said. + +They reached inside the hole. They pulled out a shiny coin. + +"Wow! Look what we found!" Tom said. + +"Maybe we can buy some ice cream with this!" Lily said. + +They ran back to the vendor. They showed him the coin. + +"Can we have some ice cream, please?" they asked. + +"Sure, kids. What flavor do you want?" the vendor asked. + +"Chocolate!" Tom said. + +"Strawberry!" Lily said. + +The vendor gave them two cones of ice cream. They thanked him and licked their ice cream. + +They were very happy. They hoped mom would not be mad. They ran back to the bench. They saw mom smiling. + +"Look, mom! We found a coin and bought some ice cream!" they said. + +"That's very lucky, sweeties. But where did you find the coin?" mom asked. + +"In the tree. There was a hidden hole," Tom said. + +"Really? That's very strange. Maybe someone left it there by mistake," mom said. + +"Or maybe it was a magic tree," Lily said. + +"Maybe. But you know what? I'm glad you found it. You deserve a treat. You are very good kids," mom said. + +Tom and Lily hugged mom. They finished their ice cream. They hoped they would find more coins in the tree. They hoped they would come back to the park soon. They hoped they would have more fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, Lily sees a new toy in Ben's room. It is a big truck with lights and sounds. Lily wants to play with it. + +"Can I borrow your truck, Ben?" Lily asks. + +Ben shakes his head. "No, Lily. It is my truck. I got it for my birthday. It is very special." + +"But I will be careful, Ben. I will give it back to you soon. Please, Ben, please!" Lily begs. + +Ben thinks for a moment. He likes Lily, but he loves his truck. He has an idea. + +"OK, Lily. You can borrow my truck. But you have to pay a price. You have to give me your doll. The one with the pink dress and the long hair. It is very pretty." + +Lily loves her doll. She got it from her grandma. It is very special. She does not want to give it to Ben. + +"No, Ben. That is not fair. My doll is mine. I got it from my grandma. It is very special. You cannot have it." + +Ben gets angry. He does not like to share. He grabs his truck and puts it on his bed. He does not want Lily to touch it. + +"Fine, Lily. Then you cannot borrow my truck. Go away. You are not my friend anymore." + +Lily gets angry too. She does not like to be mean. She thinks Ben is selfish. She does not want to play with him anymore. + +"Fine, Ben. Then I do not want to play with you anymore. You are not nice. You are not my friend anymore." + +Lily and Ben turn away from each other. They do not talk. They do not smile. They are sad and lonely. They miss each other. But they do not say sorry. They do not share. They do not play. +Tom and Lily were twins who loved to play outside. They liked to run, jump, climb and pretend they were famous animals. Tom liked to be a lion and Lily liked to be a bird. + +One day, they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard thunder and saw lightning. They knew it was going to rain soon. They wanted to play a little more before they had to go inside. + +"Let's play lion and bird!" Tom said. "I will roar and chase you and you will fly and sing!" + +"OK!" Lily said. "But you have to be careful, lion. I am a very fast and smart bird!" + +They ran to the big tree in the yard. Tom roared and Lily flew. They had a lot of fun. But then, the rain started to fall. It was cold and wet. They did not like it. + +"Let's go inside, lion!" Lily said. "The rain is too much!" + +"OK, bird!" Tom said. "But you have to admit, I am a very strong and brave lion!" + +They ran to the house. They were wet and muddy. Their mom saw them and smiled. + +"Look at you two!" she said. "You are famous for making a mess!" + +She gave them towels and hugs. She helped them change into dry clothes. She made them hot chocolate and cookies. + +They sat on the couch and watched the rain. They were happy and cozy. They still liked to play lion and bird, but they also liked to be Tom and Lily. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to travel with their mom and dad. They go to many places and see many things. They have a big car that can carry their bags and toys. + +One day, they travel to a forest. The forest is very big and green. There are many trees and animals. Sara and Ben want to explore the forest. They ask their mom and dad if they can go for a walk. + +"OK, but be careful," mom says. "Don't go too far and don't talk to strangers." + +"OK, mom," Sara and Ben say. They take their backpacks and a map. They walk along a path in the forest. They see birds and squirrels and flowers. They are happy. + +But then, they see something strange. It is a big root that sticks out of the ground. It looks like a snake. It is brown and scaly and has a pointy end. Sara and Ben are fearful. They think the root is alive and can bite them. + +"Look, Ben, a snake!" Sara says. + +"Let's run, Sara!" Ben says. + +They turn around and run back to the path. But they are lost. They don't know where they are. They don't see their mom and dad. They don't see their car. They only see trees and roots and shadows. They are scared. + +"Mom! Dad! Where are you?" Sara and Ben shout. + +They hear a voice. It is not their mom or dad. It is a man. He is tall and hairy and has a big beard. He wears a hat and a coat and boots. He has a stick in his hand. He comes out of the bushes. + +"Hello, little ones. Who are you?" the man says. + +Sara and Ben are very fearful. They think the man is a stranger and can hurt them. They hold each other and don't say anything. + +"Don't be afraid. I'm not a snake. I'm a friend. I live in the forest. I can help you find your mom and dad. Do you have a map?" the man says. + +Sara and Ben look at the man. He smiles and shows his teeth. He has a kind face and a gentle voice. He does not look like a bad man. He looks like a good man. + +Sara and Ben nod. They show the man their map. The man looks at the map and points to a place. + +"Your car is over there. It's not far. Come with me. I'll take you there," the man says. + +Sara and Ben trust the man. They follow him to the car. They see their mom and dad. They are happy. + +"Mom! Dad! We found you!" Sara and Ben say. + +"Where were you? We were worried!" mom and dad say. + +"We were lost in the forest. We saw a snake. But it was not a snake. It was a root. And we met a friend. He helped us. He lives in the forest. He is nice," Sara and Ben say. + +They point to the man. The man waves and smiles. + +"Hello. I'm Tom. I'm a ranger. I take care of the forest and the animals. I'm glad I found your kids. They are brave and smart," the man says. + +Mom and dad thank the man. They hug Sara and Ben. They are proud of them. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a hero. You saved our kids. You are a friend," mom and dad say. + +They invite the man to have a picnic with them. They share their food and drinks. They talk and laugh. They have fun. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They learned something new. They learned that not all roots are snakes. And not all strangers are bad. Some roots are just roots. And some strangers are friends. They learned to travel and explore and trust. They learned to be fearless. +Lily and Tom were playing with their crayons. They liked to draw on paper, but sometimes they also drew on the wall. Mom did not like that. She said it was bad and they had to clean it. + +One day, Lily had a new idea. She saw a big pot in the kitchen. It was shiny and silver. She thought it would be fun to mark on it. She took a red crayon and went to the pot. She made a big heart and wrote "Lily loves Tom". + +Tom saw what Lily did. He was angry. He said, "Lily, why did you mark on the pot? Mom will be mad. That is not a toy. That is for cooking. You have to erase it." + +Lily said, "No, I like it. It is pretty. It is a gift for you. Do you not love me?" + +Tom said, "I love you, but I do not love your mark. It is not nice. It is serious. Mom will be sad and we will be in trouble. Please, Lily, take it off." + +Lily did not want to take it off. She thought Tom was mean. She said, "Fine, I will take it off. But you have to give me a hug and a kiss. And you have to say you are sorry." + +Tom did not want to hug and kiss Lily. He thought she was silly. He said, "No, I will not. You have to say you are sorry first. And you have to use a cloth and water. Not your hand. Your hand will be dirty." + +Lily and Tom started to argue. They did not see Mom coming. Mom saw the pot and the mark. She was not happy. She said, "Lily and Tom, what have you done? This is not how you treat the pot. This is not how you treat each other. You have to say sorry to me and to each other. And you have to help me clean the pot. And no more crayons for today." + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They helped Mom clean the pot. They gave each other a hug and a kiss. They learned their lesson. They decided to only mark on paper from now on. And to be nice to each other. +Anna loves to sing. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings to her toys, to her mom, and to her dad. She sings happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. + +Today is Anna's birthday. She is very excited. She wears a pink dress and a shiny crown. She has a big cake with four candles. She has many friends who come to her party. They play games, eat snacks, and have fun. + +Anna's mom brings a big box with a bow. She says, "This is a present for you, Anna. Do you want to open it?" Anna nods and smiles. She tears the paper and opens the box. Inside is a chubby bear with a red scarf. Anna hugs the bear and says, "Thank you, mom. I love it. It is so soft and cute." + +Anna's mom says, "You're welcome, sweetie. Do you know what the bear can do?" Anna shakes her head and looks curious. Her mom presses a button on the bear's paw. The bear starts to sing a song. It is Anna's favorite song. Anna claps and sings along. She says, "Wow, mom. This is the best present ever. A singing bear. Can I sing with it all the time?" Her mom laughs and says, "Of course, you can, Anna. You can sing with it whenever you want. Happy birthday, my little singer." +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to catch bugs and put them in a jar. They saw a big bug with many legs and a hard shell. They ran after it, but it was fast and hid under a rock. + +"Let's catch it!" Sam said. He lifted the rock and reached for the bug. But the bug was not happy. It made a loud noise and pinched Sam's finger with its claws. + +"Ow!" Sam cried. He dropped the rock and the bug. He put his finger in his mouth. It was bitter and hurt. He felt tears in his eyes. + +Lily ran to Sam and hugged him. She saw his finger was red and swollen. She felt sorry for him. She said, "I'm sorry, Sam. That was a bad bug. It was mean to you. Do you want to go home?" + +Sam nodded. He did not want to play with bugs anymore. He wanted his mom and a band-aid. He said, "Yes, let's go home. I don't like that noise. And I don't like that bitter." He held Lily's hand and they walked to the gate. They hoped they would find a nicer bug next time. +Tom is a cute dog. He likes to play with his owner, Ben. Ben is a nice boy. He gives Tom food, water and toys. He also takes Tom for walks and cuddles him. + +One day, Ben has to go to school. He puts Tom in his crate and says, "Bye, Tom. I will be back soon. Be a good boy." Tom does not like to be in his crate. He wants to play with Ben. He starts to bark and whine. He complains a lot. + +The neighbor, Mrs. Lee, hears Tom. She is not happy. She has a baby who is sleeping. She knocks on the door and says, "Hello, is anyone home? Your dog is making too much noise. He is waking up my baby. Please make him stop." + +But no one answers. Ben is at school and his mom is at work. Tom is alone. He hears Mrs. Lee and barks louder. He thinks she is a stranger. He wants to scare her away. + +Mrs. Lee is angry. She calls Ben's mom and says, "Your dog is a nuisance. He is disturbing the whole neighborhood. You need to train him better or find him a new home." + +Ben's mom is sad. She loves Tom and does not want to lose him. She says, "I'm sorry, Mrs. Lee. I will talk to Ben and see what we can do. Maybe we can find a friend or a sitter who can watch Tom when we are away. Please give us a chance." + +Mrs. Lee sighs. She does not like Tom, but she does not want to be mean. She says, "Okay, fine. But please hurry. I can't stand this noise any longer." + +Tom does not know what is going on. He just wants Ben to come back. He misses him a lot. He hopes Ben will play with him and tell him he is a good boy. He stops barking and waits. He is a cute dog, but he is also a lonely dog. +Tom and Amy were twins who liked to eat cake. One day, they went to the bakery with their mom. Mom said they could order one cake each, but they had to share with each other. + +Tom saw a big chocolate cake with lots of sugar on top. He said, "I want that one!" Amy saw a small carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. She said, "I want that one!" They ordered their cakes and sat at a table. + +Tom took a big bite of his cake. It was very sweet and sticky. He liked it at first, but soon he felt sick. He looked at Amy's cake. It was not as big or as sugary as his, but it looked moist and yummy. He said, "Can I have some of your cake?" + +Amy took a small bite of her cake. It was not very sweet, but it had a good flavor and texture. She liked it a lot, but she was not full. She looked at Tom's cake. It was bigger and more sugary than hers, but it looked dry and hard. She said, "No, you can't have some of my cake. You ordered your own cake and you have to eat it." + +Tom felt sad and angry. He said, "That's not fair! Your cake is better than mine!" Amy felt happy and proud. She said, "That's what you get for being greedy and not sharing. My cake is good because it has healthy ingredients and not too much sugar. Your cake is bad because it has too much sugar and no vitamins. You should have ordered a smaller cake and shared with me." + +Mom heard their argument and came to the table. She said, "What's going on here? Why are you fighting over cake?" Tom and Amy told her what happened. Mom said, "Tom, you made a bad choice. You ordered a cake that was too big and too sweet for you. You should have listened to your body and your sister. Amy, you made a good choice. You ordered a cake that was just right for you. You should have been kind and generous to your brother. Both of you, you should have learned to share and enjoy your cakes together. That's the moral of the story." +Lily was a charming cat who liked to play with string. She had many balls of string in different colors that she kept in a basket. One day, she saw a new ball of string on the table. It was red and shiny and looked very fun. Lily wanted to play with it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +She tried to jump on the table, but she was too small. She tried to climb on a chair, but it was too slippery. She tried to ask her human, but he was too busy. Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted the red string so much. + +Then she had an idea. She saw a long scarf hanging from a hook on the wall. It was near the table. Lily thought she could use the scarf to get the string. She crawled to the scarf and bit it with her teeth. She pulled and pulled until the scarf fell down. She was happy. She wrapped the scarf around her body and crawled to the table. She used the scarf to lift herself up. She reached the red string and grabbed it with her paws. She was very happy. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was her human. He saw what Lily had done. He was not happy. He saw the scarf and the string and the mess on the table. He scolded Lily and took the string away. He put the scarf back on the hook and the string in a drawer. He told Lily to play with her own toys and not to make trouble. + +Lily felt sad and sorry. She did not mean to make trouble. She just wanted to play with the red string. She crawled back to her basket and looked at her other balls of string. They were not as shiny or as fun as the red one. She wished she could have it back. She hoped her human would forgive her and love her again. She was a charming cat who liked to play with string. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. One day, they found a big rock that was very pretty. It had many colors and sparkles. They thought it was a jewel. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lila said. "It is so beautiful! Can I have it?" + +"No, I saw it first!" Tom said. "It is mine! Give it to me!" + +They started to pull the rock from each other. They were very angry and rude. They did not want to share. + +A hairy dog came by and saw the rock. He thought it was a toy. He ran to Lila and Tom and snatched the rock from their hands. He ran away with it, wagging his tail. + +"Hey, come back!" Lila and Tom shouted. "That is our jewel!" + +They chased the dog, but he was too fast. He disappeared behind some trees. Lila and Tom stopped and looked at each other. They felt sad and silly. + +"We were so mean to each other," Lila said. "We lost our jewel and our friend." + +"You are right," Tom said. "I am sorry. I should have shared with you." + +"I am sorry, too," Lila said. "I should have asked you nicely." + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to play together and look for more shiny things. They learned that sharing is better than fighting. And that a rock is not a jewel, but a friend is. +Once upon a time, there was an animal. It was harmless and it always looked for something to eat. One day, the animal decided it wanted to explore. So, it headed off to the side of the forest. After wandering around, it spotted something yummy. It was a tasty side! + +The animal went over to it and started to eat. It munched away, savoring the delicious side. Every bite was so tasty! + +When the animal was finished, it went back to the edge of the forest. It was content and happy. From now on, the animal would go back to the side of the forest for a tasty side every day! +Once there was a little girl who loved to watch the world around her. She would stand on the side of her house and watch the birds flying in the sky. One day, a noisy truck passed by. The girl watched intently as the truck got closer and closer. Suddenly, the truck stopped right by the girl's shoulder, and the people in the truck began to laugh and yell loudly. + +The little girl felt scared and unsure. But then, something magical happened. A tiny bird flew by, chirping and twittering sweetly. The little girl watched it in awe and then looked back at the noisy people in the truck. She noticed how different the bird was compared to the people. + +The little girl learnt an important lesson: it is better to be kind and peaceful than loud and noisy. Even in a noisy world, it is possible to find beauty and peace. The little girl made sure from that day forward to always be kind and quiet, and always appreciate the beauty of the world around her. +One day, two friends went to the park to race. They dashed as fast as they could, determined to win the prize. The race was close and they both ran hard, but in the end, one of them won. + +The winner felt a great joy, while the other was filled with a bitter feeling. The winner received a big smile and a prize, but the other felt like a failure. + +Even though it was hard to lose, the loser remembered that the race was just for fun, and not to be taken too seriously. So, finally, the loser smiled and said "congratulations!" to the winner. They both celebrated their friendship and the fun they had racing. +Once upon a summer, there were two adventurous children. Their names were Joe and Jane. Joe loved to run and explore all around. Jane was a bit more scared, but she still followed Joe everywhere. + +One day, Joe and Jane were playing in the park. Suddenly, Joe saw a big bug! He started to scream with excitement and ran over to it! Jane was so scared that she screamed too, but Joe just laughed and kept playing. + +All of a sudden, the bug flew away! Joe and Jane were so surprised that they kept screaming! They kept jumping and running around, trying to find the bug again. But it was nowhere to be seen. + +Soon, the summer came to an end. Joe and Jane said goodbye to each other and promised to have more adventurous summer days next year. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ann. Ann wanted to go outside and play with her friends. She picked up her hat, which was a sunny yellow colour. Then she stepped outside, and the sunny day made the air feel clear and refreshing. + +Ann saw all of her friends playing together. She ran to join them, and they started to play an interesting game. + +"Let's play hide and seek," one of her friends said. Everyone agreed and Ann was chosen to count first. + +Ann started to count and then quickly stepped behind a tree. The other children all ran away to hide. + +It didn't take Ann long to find one of her friends. He was hiding behind a bush and wearing a green hat. + +"I found you!" Ann shouted. + +The little boy laughed and said, "It was so easy for you to find me, my green hat was too clear against the bush!" + +Ann and her friend laughed and ran away to join the others in the game. They had so much fun in the sunny and clear day! +Timmy was out playing his favourite game, hide and seek. It was getting late, so the sky was dark. Timmy had counted to ten, with his eyes closed. But when he opened them, he couldn't find his friends. He started to worry. He shouted out loudly, asking if anyone was there. A whistle replied. + +Timmy didn't know where the sound was coming from, so he followed it. He stumbled upon a tree and then he saw them, his friends. They had gone up the tree, so they could get a better view of the playing field. + +Timmy shouted at them, wondering why they had not waited for him. His friends laughed, they thought it was a good idea to start without him. Then his friend, Mike, suggested that they play a different game. Something that was easier to play. + +He suggested they all do a bit of tree climbing, which Timmy was hesitant to do. The tree was big and dark, and Timmy was scared of the darkness and height. But his friends encouraged him, and soon he was up the tree too. + +In the end, Timmy had great fun playing the new game, and his friends were proud that he had faced his fear. They all agreed to never start without him again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Julia. She was very brave and loved exploring the world around her. One day, she was walking in the woods, when she saw something that made her heart stop. There, in front of her, was a big flame. She was a little scared but also very curious! She slowly walked closer and closer until she was able to touch it. + +Suddenly, she realized how important a flame was. She knew that it could help make food, light up the darkness and even keep her warm. She was amazed. + +Julia walked back to her house with a smile on her face and told her mom about her discovery. + +"Julia, what did you learn?" her mom asked. + +"I learned that fire is special and important," Julia said proudly. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's very true! Fire is very important." +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Bill and Jill. They were so close that they used to do everything together and play together every day. + +One day as they were playing, Bill saw a funny faucet by the side of the road. He asked Jill what it was, and she said it was a faucet. Bill said that it was funny and asked if they could play together with it. + +So they united and went to the faucet together. They played together and laughed and it was so much fun! They enjoyed playing with the funny faucet so much they played at it all day. + +In the end, they both agreed that playing with the funny faucet was a lot of fun, and they were even closer friends than before. +Once upon a time there was an ordinary bear named Goldie. Goldie liked to spend her days playing with her friends in the forest. One morning, Goldie's friend Claire asked her to help remove her skin. + +"What do you mean?" asked Goldie. + +"I want you to help me take my old skin off," said Claire. + +Goldie was not sure, but she wanted to help her friend. So she started to remove the old skin. + +But suddenly a brown bear appeared and growled. + +"Stop!" it said. "That's my skin, not Claire's skin." + +Goldie was scared and stopped. She looked at Claire who was also scared. + +The brown bear then said, "Let me be clear. Do not remove skin from another bear without permission." + +Goldie and Claire said nothing and the brown bear left. + +From then on, Goldie and Claire found other ways to play and make themselves look different. It was much more fun to just be ordinary. +Once there was a little boy named Max. Every day, Max would go out and play with his friends. Max loved running and playing very fast. He could run so quickly that his friends always said he was the fastest one of them all. But every day, Max would get tired and need to rest. + +One day, Max was playing and was about to run really fast when he saw something. It was a large blue electric car! Max's friends were amazed. It was so quiet and seemed to go really fast. + +Max's dad came out of the car and said, "This car supports my son’s need for speed.†Max loved how quiet and fast the car was and he knew that his dad was always there to support him. + +From that day on, Max knew that he could always rely on his dad. No matter how fast Max wanted to go, his dad was always there to support him. +Once upon a time there was a naughty boy who loved to make noise. He always wanted to push the envelope and try things out. One day, he found his dad's trumpet and decided to try it out. + +He didn't bother asking for permission, as he knew his dad would say no to use the trumpet. So, the naughty boy grabbed the trumpet and started playing. + +The sound was so loud and noisy, it almost caused the walls to shake! Everyone in the neighbourhood was so irritated with the sound and the nosy neighbours soon started to complain. + +The naughty boy was eventually scolded and learnt an important lesson. He discovered that it is never right to do something without permission. He understood that it is best to respect other people's belongings and to think before acting. + +The end. +Once there was a very generous spider. He loved finding new places to rest and explore. One day he found a nice place to seat in a nice corner of the garden. + +He was very pleased and decided to sit there for a while. As he did, he watched a little 3 year old child playing nearby. The child spotted the spider and ran over to see him. The spider smiled and said hello. + +The child was curious about the spider and asked if he could join him wearing a seat. The spider said yes and offered his back for him to sit on. The child happily jumped up and rode on the spider's back. + +The spider went for a walk around the garden and the child loved it! He kept saying "again! again" and the spider happily obliged. + +When the child was tired, the spider offered to take him home where his parents were waiting. The child thanked the spider for being so generous and they both said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Sophia. Sophia had a special message that she wanted to share. She found a pile of colored stones and started writing an important message inside of them. + +One day, Sophia was walking down the street and she saw a man carrying some bags of groceries. Sophia was so excited to show him her special message and walked up to him to say hi. She smiled and said, "Hi! Would you like to see my special message?". + +The man was so happy to see Sophia's message, he said, "Yes! I'd love to see it!" + +Sophia opened up the pile of stones and showed him the message. The man smiled at the message and said, "This looks so wonderful! Thank you for showing me this message". + +Sophia was so proud and thanked him for taking the time to look at her special message. Sophia ran home, feeling very happy and important. +Little Steve was very excited! He was waiting with his dad at the market. "What are we waiting for, Dad?" asked Steve. + +"We're buying a surprise," said his dad. "But you'll have to wait and see what it is." + +Steve was still very excited! The morning was warm, and he was looking around the market. Then, he saw something. A man was selling a comb. It had a long, colorful handle and was very sparkly. + +Steve hurried to his dad's side and tugged his arm. "I want the comb," he said. + +His dad smiled. "That comb looks very special," he said. "But that's not what we're here for. You'll just have to wait and see." + +Steve nodded, still excited. Then, his dad came back with a surprise. It was an ice cream sundae! And on top were two sparkly combs. + +"Ice cream and combs!" cheered Steve. He couldn't believe his dad had been buying him a special treat all along. He hugged his dad and smiled, feeling warm and happy. +Jack had a big day. He ate oatmeal for breakfast and a hot dog for lunch. At the store, Jack's mom bought him a new comb, so he was excited to comb his hair all the way through. He couldn't wait to show it off. + +At dinner that night, they ate chili. Jack loved it, because it was really spicy! He was happy to have a delicious meal that he enjoyed. + +After dinner, Jack picked up his new comb and brushed his hair with it. It felt funny, but he liked it. He was so proud of his hairstyle! + +Jack knew he had had a great day. He ate delicious food and even got a new comb. Everything was perfect. +George was a young boy who loved to play. One day he couldn't find anything fun to do. He began to feel restless and bored. + +George noticed something strange in his house. There was a strange smell coming from the bathroom. He decided to investigate. He soon discovered that the gas had been left on when the family had left the house. + +George was scared but he knew that he had to solve the problem. He ran outside and told a neighbor what he had found. The neighbor quickly called the gas company and the problem was solved. + +The moral of the story is to always stay alert and help others when in need. It is important to be brave and help your friends and neighbors solve problems. Even if you are young and small, you can make a difference! +One day, Wally was playing in the kitchen. He decided to go over to the dishwasher and pull it open. He wanted to see what inside. + +He grabbed the handle and pulled as hard as he could. Suddenly, he felt a louder bang than he was expecting! He had opened the dishwasher, but it had made a big noise. + +Wally got scared and ran away into the living room. His mom came into the kitchen and saw what had happened. + +"Oh no! You opened the dishwasher. Are you okay, Wally?" + +Wally was very scared and he nodded his head. + +"I'm sorry, Wally. I'm sorry I scared you," his mom said. + +She hugged Wally and then put the dishwasher back together. She made sure it was securely closed and told Wally not to pull it open again. + +Wally nodded his head again and gave his mom a hug. He knew he should not have pulled open the dishwasher, but he was just so curious. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Penny and Bob. They always played together, helping each other. + +One day, Penny decided to get Bob something as a surprise. She went to the market and traded a flower for a toy. When she went back to show Bob, he was angry. He said he would've given her something of his own. + +Penny thought Bob didn't want her gift and felt bad. Bob said he was never going to help her anymore. But, deep down he was hurt and didn't want to show it. + +Penny was mad and started ignoring Bob. She never asked for his help anymore. Bob felt deceived and sad. + +Eventually their friendship was ruined. The moral of this story is that it is never good to be ignorant and ignore your friends. Everyone deserves kindness and respect. +Once upon a time there was a poor rabbit. The rabbit lived in the west. Every morning he hopped around the fields looking for something to eat. + +One day, the rabbit noticed something he had never seen before. It was a big, juicy apple! The rabbit smelt it and it smelled delicious! He wanted to bite it. But then he heard a voice. + +The voice said, “Please don’t bite my apple. It’s the only food I have.†The rabbit looked up and saw a little girl. The girl was very poor and she was very hungry. + +The rabbit felt sorry for her. He wanted to help. So he hopped away to look for something else to eat. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She loved the beach and was always running around, exploring the sand and the tide pools. One day Sarah saw something glittering in the sand. She bent down and brushed the sand away. To her surprise, she found an oyster. She opened it and a beautiful pearl was inside! + +Sarah was so excited and ran off to share her treasure with her family. But suddenly, she heard a noise in the distance. It was a big wave coming in! She knew if the wave came too close, it would take the pearl away. So, Sarah quickly thought of an idea. She took her loyal dog and ran back to the oyster. Together with her four-legged friend, she scooped up the oyster and carried it away just before the big wave hit the shore. She rescued her treasure and brought it safely home. + +Moral of the story: With a little help from your loyal friends, you can do anything - even rescue a pearl from a big wave! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was only three years old, but she was very inquisitive. She was always asking questions. + +Today Jane was playing in the garden and she saw something very special - a cup! Jane asked her mom if she could have the cup, but her mom said no. She said that Jane could have the cup but only if she was very careful. + +So Jane carefully picked up the cup in both hands and looked at it more closely. She liked the cup because it was really clear. Jane could see all the way through it and it was very shiny. + +Then her mom said that she could permit Jane to keep the cup as long as she looked after it. Jane was so happy that she said thank you and gave her mom a big hug. + +Jane went off to play with her new cup. She used it to drink from, play with and decorate with. She loved her new cup! +Once upon a time there was a little spider who wanted to bake something yummy. He scurried around looking for the perfect recipe. All of a sudden he spotted a very mild cookie. He was so excited that he quickly got to work. + +He grabbed all the ingredients he needed and started baking. He stirred and he mixed until the cookie dough was just perfect. Then he put it in the oven and waited for it to bake. + +At last it was done! He quickly took the cookie out and let it cool. When it was cool enough to eat, he took a big bite and it was so delicious! The little spider was so happy that he had succeeded in making the cookie just right - it was the mildest and yummiest cookie ever! +Jack was playing in the kitchen with his mom. His mom had a special mixer and Jack wanted to touch it. She said he could but warned him to be careful. + +Jack touched the mixer and it made funny noises. His mom laughed and they kept playing. + +Suddenly, something bad happened. Jack had spilled a glass of spoiled milk near the mixer. His mom got angry and told him to hide. Jack was scared and quickly ran to hide. + +He hid behind the counter and stayed very still. His mom found the mess and started to clean it up. When she was done, she looked for Jack. + +Jack was still scared and stayed hidden. Until he heard his mom calling out to him. + +"It's ok Jack," she said with a smile. "It's time to come back and play. I promise I won't get mad again". + +Jack smiled and ran to his mom. They hugged and had lots of fun together after that. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient spot on a rock. It was a very special spot and one day, a nice man decided to polish the spot. Everyday he took out his special polishing cloth and shined the rock until the spot was extra shiny. + +The man was very happy and proud of his work, so he wanted to show it to all his friends. He invited everyone to come over and see the shiny spot. Everybody was impressed with the nice, polished rock and the man was glad he had made his friends proud. + +It was hard work, but the man finished the job! He was so proud and happy. He even put a little sign near the spot that said "polished by the nice man" so everyone would remember him. He was super proud of his work on the ancient spot. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Joe. He was so excited because he found a pot of gold! He was so happy that he ran around the city showing everyone his amazing new treasure. Everyone wanted to get their hands on the gold, but Joe wouldn't let them have it! + +One day, Joe met a very stupid man. He asked if he could have the gold and Joe said yes. Joe wanted to enjoy watching the stupid man try to get the gold, so he gave him a bag to carry it in. + +The stupid man grabbed the gold and tried to run away with it, but his bag was so heavy he got tired and dropped it. The gold was scattered all around the street! Joe laughed and laughed watching the stupid man try to pick it all up. He got so much enjoyment out of it. + +Finally, Joe said he felt sorry for the stupid man and let him keep the gold. The stupid man was so happy that he thanked Joe and ran away with his pot of gold! Joe was happy that he got to enjoy a good laugh while helping out someone in need. +Once there was an ugly green monster. It was very mean and grumpy. + +One day the monster tried to cut down a big old tree. It wanted to make a mean treehouse. It worked and worked, but it couldn't cut the tree. It was very frustrated. + +Suddenly, it felt something tap its shoulder. It turned around and saw a small girl. She had a big smile on her face and one hand held an axe. She offered the monster the axe and said, “Let me help you. I know how to cut the tree!†+ +The monster was so surprised and so happy. Together they cut the tree and built a happy treehouse. The monster and the girl played there all day. They both loved it very much! +There was a little boy named Toby. He came to the park with his mommy. They went for a nice walk and soon Toby saw a tunnel in the ground. Toby loved tunnels and immediately said, "Mommy, I want to go in the tunnel!" + +Mommy said, "OK, but be careful! It's very dark in there." + +Toby went inside and it was dark and quiet. Toby shouted, "Mommy, can you come in too?" + +Mommy replied, "No, sweetie. I'll stay here and wait for you outside." + +So Toby went deeper inside the tunnel and it was full of surprises. Toby saw many bugs crawling around, and he saw a fast-moving stream too. Toby shouted with joy and ran towards the stream. + +When Toby came out of the tunnel, he was all wet and sandy. His mommy said, "Oh my goodness! What did you do in there?" + +Toby told his mommy all about the stream and the bugs. It was a fun adventure! +Once upon a time there was a wall with a door. The door was smooth and the wall was big. One day, the little boy wanted to open the door to see what was on the other side. He tried to open the door but it wouldn't move. He tried and tried, but the door wouldn't open. He started to get very frustrated. He thought and thought but he couldn't figure out why the door wouldn't open. Then he remembered what his mum had taught him. He took a deep breath and he put his hand on the door. He could feel that it was smooth and he knew what to do. He pushed on the door and it opened! Behind the door was a big surprise! A huge garden full of beautiful flowers and a cottage with a little path that lead to a pond. The little boy was so excited! He couldn't believe his eyes. He had opened the door and now he could explore the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was playing in the garden when she stumbled upon an angel! Lucy was so excited and asked the angel, "Can you fly?" +The angel replied, "Yes I can, but I'm feeling very sleepy." +Lucy felt so sad for the angel that she decided to help. She asked if he wanted anything to eat, but the angel just replied, "No, thank you. I'm just feeling very tired." + +Lucy thought of a way she could help the angel. She wrapped him up in a blanket very carefully and said, "You can take a nap here! I'll make sure nobody bothers you." +The angel smiled, thanked her and fell asleep. + +When Lucy's parents came outside and saw the angel in the garden, they were surprised. Lucy happily explained what had happened, and her parents were very proud of her. + +The moral of the story is that kindness is always the best thing to do. When someone needs help, we should always be ready to help them. +Once there was a little girl who loved to dance. Whenever music came on she couldn't help but shake her hips and move her arms. Even when she was tired, the little girl kept on dancing. + +One day, her aunt came to visit. She saw the little girl dancing and thought it was the most beautiful thing. She said to her, "you dance with such grace, you should keep going!" + +The little girl beamed with joy and kept on moving. She thanked her aunt and said, "thank you for believing in me!" + +The aunt couldn't help but give her a hug. She smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you, and I'm so grateful that you can be happy by dancing." + +The little girl never forgot her aunt's words. She kept on believing in herself and was always grateful for her aunt's support. Whenever she found herself dancing, a little smile would come to her lips as she remembered how kind and encouraging her aunt had been. +Tommy and his Mom were walking in the park one day. Tommy noticed a board on the ground and he had lots of questions. + +"Mommy, what is that board?" asked Tommy. + +Mommy looked at the board and said "That's a bad board". + +Tommy looked confused. He asked his Mom "What does bad mean?" + +Mommy knelt down and explained "Bad means something is not good to touch". + +Tommy nodded and said "So I don't touch the bad board?". + +Mommy smiled and said "That's right Tommy. You never touch anything bad". + +Tommy nodded in agreement and stayed away from the bad board as he and his Mom continued their walk in the park. +Lauren and her mama were having a great day. They were playing in the bright sunshine. + +Mama said, "Let's go to the park!" + +Lauren smiled and said, "Yay!" + +When they got to the park, they saw a big tree with lots of pick fruits on it. Mama said, "Let's try to pick some!" + +Lauren could see high into the tree. She said, "I can't reach that high!" + +But then Mama said, "I will lift you up so you can reach it!" + +Lauren was so excited! Mama lifted her up, and she was able to pick all the bright fruits she wanted. + +Lauren smiled and said, "This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, two friends, Bob and Sam, decided to go to the beach. Bob thought they should take a lively raft he had made out of rubber, while Sam thought they should make one out of big leaves and sticks. + +The day was warm and the sky was blue. Bob hopped into the raft, while Sam stirred up the seawater with his hands. Suddenly, the lively raft started to blow away! Bob yelled for help but no one heard him. Sam quickly jumped in the water and used his hands to stir the raft back to shore. + +When they got back to land, Sam and Bob realized how important it was to listen to each other's ideas. They agreed to always take each others advice and make decisions together. This way they would always stay safe and have a good time. +One day Sally and her dad went to the beach. They took a big bag and began to fill it up with shells. The shells were colourful and pretty, so Sally was very excited. + +When the bag was full, Dad said: "Let's get everything tidy, Sally." Sally looked around and saw the sea - it was wide and blue. + +Sally picked up the bag and said: "Daddy, this bag is too heavy! I can't sack it!" Dad took the bag and replied: "No worries, I will sack it for you." He put the bag on his shoulders and walked back to their house. + +When they arrived home, Dad put the bag down and said "Now let's check out what we put in the bag." + +They opened the bag - it was full of lots of beautiful shells! Sally was so happy she said: "Daddy, this is the best seasack ever! Thank you!" + +Dad smiled and said: "You are most welcome, Sally." +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Timmy. He had an Uncle who lived near the sea. Timmy loved to go and visit him. + +One day, Timmy and his Uncle went to the beach. They stood on the sand and looked out at the sea. It was very wet today! + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a fish in the water, strugging to keep itself above the water. + +"Let's help him, Uncle!" said Timmy. + +Uncle agreed, so they went into the water. It was cold and wet. But, they kept struggling in the water and eventually, they managed to rescue the fish and save it. + +"Well done, Timmy!" said Uncle. + +Timmy and his Uncle were both dripping wet, but they had saved the fish. Timmy was so happy and he hugged his Uncle tight. +Once there was a child who was very naughty. He wanted to resist being good. He would always make enormous messes and be very rude. One day, his parents had enough of his behavior and decided to give him a challenge. They said he had to find the biggest tree in the world. + +The child accepted the challenge and traveled far and wide to find this enormous tree. Everywhere he went, person were astounded by the enormous size of the tree he was looking for. Finally, after a long journey, he found the biggest tree in the world. He climbed to the top and shouted with joy. Then he happily returned home, and was finally able to resist being naughty. +Once upon a time there was a fat port. Every day, sailors would visit and relax. They would sit under the bright blue sky and gaze out to the horizon. + +One day, a small boy came to the port. He could not understand why the sailors were relaxing, as there was so much to explore and do. + +“What are ya doin’ sittin’ here?†He said to the sailors. + +The sailors looked up and smiled. “We’re just taking a break from our travels,†they replied. + +The boy frowned. “Why don’t we have a race?†he asked. + +The sailors laughed and shook their heads. “We’re too tired, little one,†they said. + +The boy looked out to the horizon with anticipation in his eyes. He knew, in that moment, that his racing with the sailors would eventually be fulfilled. + +And years later, when the boy had grown to be an old man, the fat port was still a stop for sailors. But now, instead of just relaxing, the sailors were racing each other. + +The old man smiled. He remembered that day long ago, when his adventure had been foreshadowed with the sailors at the port. +Robert was three years old and loved reading books. He had so many books that his room was full of them! He especially loved one called "The Tube of Spice". It was about a tube filled with magical, spicy spices that could make anything brighter and better. + +One day Robert opened the book and read about the amazing tube of spice. Every time he read it, he imagined what it would be like to have the tube and use the spices. + +A few days later, Robert returned home from school to find a mysterious box at his front door. He couldn't believe it when he opened the box and found the tube of spice he had been dreaming about! He quickly opened it and began using the spices to create new, delicious and exciting recipes. Everything turned out perfect! + +He now reads the book again, but this time he knows how wonderful the tube of spice can be. The book is filled with even more ideas and Robert can't wait to use them all. He is sure that whatever he creates, it will always be extra spicy, bright and perfect. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Beth. Beth was a nice girl who loved to clean. + +One day, when Beth was doing her cleaning, she found something very unusual. It was a surprise! She was so excited. + +Beth opened the surprise and found a beautiful toy inside. She hugged the toy and hugged it tight. + +Beth thanked the surprise for making her day so special. She wanted to keep it clean, so she put it back into the box and wiped it with a cloth. + +Beth was a happy girl. She cleaned again, this time with a smile on her face. She had discovered something special and unusual. +One day a little girl called Mindy went on a search. She wanted to find a pot. Mindy looked all around the garden, but she couldn't find it. She asked everyone - the birds, the bees and even the trees, but no one had seen it. Mindy was getting tired of searching so she started to walk back to her house. + +Suddenly, Mindy stepped forward and heard a clink. She looked down and there was the pot! It was so shiny and graceful. Mindy smiled and she decided that the pot was perfect for her. She picked it up and brought it back to her house. + +From then on, Mindy kept the pot in her bedroom. Every morning she would look at the pot and be reminded of how graceful it was. Mindy never stopped searching and eventually found many more amazing things on her adventures. +Toby was excited. He was about to take a trip with his family for the season. They had never gone on a journey together before and he couldn't wait! + +They all got together and started packing for their big adventure, but it was a very busy time of year. They had so much to do before they left. + +Toby and his family drove to the airport and got on the airplane. Toby was a little scared but, he was also very excited. He couldn't wait to see what was in store for them! + +The flight was long, but the view made it worth it. Toby was so amazed by the beautiful sights! He had never seen anything like it before. + +Once they arrived at their destination, Toby quickly found out why they chose to come during the season. Everywhere he looked it was hustle and bustle! There were parades and street-vendors! The streets and shops were packed with people. Toby's family had chosen the best time of the year to take their trip and he was so glad that they did! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane lived with her family in a big house and she loved it. One day, Jane's mom put something in the mail. It was a big, blue box. Jane asked her mom what it was and she said, "It's a surprise!" Jane was very excited. + +Soon after, someone came to the house and they put the big blue box in the freezer. Jane asked what it was, and her mom said, "It's a surprise!" Jane couldn't wait to find out what it was! + +The days went by and the surprise still didn't come out of the freezer. Jane was getting impatient, but her mom said to be patient. Finally, one day the surprise came out of the freezer! It was an ice cream cake! Jane was so excited. It smelled so sweet and looked so yummy! + +Jane and her family ate the cake very slowly. It was so delicious! Jane was so happy and she thanked her mom for the surprise. It was the best surprise ever! +Marie was a little girl who was very high. She loved to open things and see what was inside. One day she found a box that was closed tight and she wanted to open it but she couldn't. She tried and tried and she cried and cried. + +Then her mom came and said, "Why are you suffering, Marie? What do you need?" + +Marie told her mom, "I want to open this box, but it won't move!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let me help you, sweetheart. I will try to open this box for you." + +She moved the box around, and after a few minutes, it opened. Marie was so happy and she hugged her mom. + +Inside the box, there was a beautiful toy. Marie was so excited that she started jumping and clapping. She was so happy and she thanked her mom for helping her open the box and for the present inside. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy and a little girl. They all lived together in the same house. Mommy and Daddy said it was time to go to the park. + +The little girl was so excited! She asked, "What will we do at the park?" + +Mommy said, "We'll go play, have a picnic and go down the slide!" + +The little girl laughed, "Yay!" She ran to the door, put on her fit shoes and asked Mommy, "Can I bring my bike?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, that's okay, but remember to follow the law. That means don't go too fast and always wear a helmet!" + +The little girl smiled, grabbed her bike and ran out the door. She was so excited! She knew that if she followed the law she could have a great time at the park. +Once upon a time, there lived a brave boy named Peter. Peter loved to explore and one day, he decided to go on an adventure. He hopped on a boat and sailed off to a mysterious island in the middle of the ocean. + +As Peter approached the island, he noticed two ancient trees that were growing close together. He smiled as he realized that these two trees were perfect for a swing. He hopped off the boat and secured a rope between the trees. Then he climbed onto the swing and slowly started to swing back and forth. + +Peter could feel a magical energy in the air. He looked around the island and noticed a big, ancient castle on the hill. He stared in awe, wondering what mysteries the castle held. + +Suddenly, Peter heard a voice - "Welcome, brave explorer! It's been a long time since someone has come to visit our island". Peter stopped swinging and looked around. He couldn't see who spoke. The voice continued, "Come find us at the castle on the hill". + +Peter was excited. He wanted to explore the castle and unlock its ancient secrets. Without hesitation, he got off the swing and marched up the hill to start his adventure. +Once there was a little girl called Clare. She liked to wake up early in the morning. Every day, she woke up, got dressed, and put on a nice clean dress. She liked clean clothes. + +Clare had a goal. She wanted to be very successful. She thought about it all day, and she worked hard. + +Clare's hard work paid off! She woke up one morning, and she was very successful. She had achieved her goal. She was so happy! + +Clare was very proud of her success. She knew it was because she had worked hard, and kept her clothes clean. She was so glad that she had achieved her goal. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to write a fancy story. She had an idea for a story about a mall, but didn't know how to write it down. One day her parents took her to the mall and she was so excited. She ran around and looked at all the stores and different people. + +While watching all the different people she had an idea. She decided to try to write the story down when she got home. She wrote about the different people she saw and the different stores in the mall. + +When she was finished she felt so proud of herself. She found that writing stories was a great way to express her creativity. She learned that writing can be a fun and creative adventure. +Once there was a little girl named Linda. She loved exploring and finding new things. One day, Linda was walking around her garden looking for something exciting to find. All of a sudden, she saw something hidden under a bush. She shouted with joy, because she had found a bright bulb! She pulled it out from the bush and started playing with it. She ran around the garden showing it to everyone. Everyone was so excited that Linda found the hidden bulb. + +Linda kept the bulb nice and safe. She always made sure to shout when she wanted to show it to her friends. Whenever she did, her friends were always amazed at how bright and shiny it was. + +Linda continued to show her bulb off to everyone, and it soon became her most treasured possession. She was so proud of her discovery and always made sure to keep it hidden and safe. +Once upon a time there lived a boy called Jack. He was only three years old, but he liked to explore. + +One day, when Jack was out playing, he discovered a ladder leaning against the wall. He was very excited and wondered what he could do with it. + +He decided to climb the ladder to see what he could find. As he climbed, he heard a voice from above. + +"What do you want?" said the voice. + +Jack looked up and saw a generous fairy. The fairy asked Jack what he was doing and why he wanted to climb the ladder. + +Jack smiled and said, "I want to discover what is up there!" + +The fairy laughed and said, "Then I will help you discover your surprise!" She waved her wand and a large chest filled with treasures appeared. + +Jack was so delighted that he jumped up and down with joy. "Thank you!" he shouted. + +The fairy smiled and said, "You are welcome, my friend!" Then she flew away. + +From that day on, Jack was always on the lookout for ladders. He could never be sure what kind of surprises he would discover when he climbed them! +Once upon a time there was a bad bear. His fur was very messy and his mustache was long and unruly. He wanted to look nice and tidy. One day, he found a bright blue wrap and he decided to wrap it around his messy fur and his big mustache. + +He looked in the mirror, and he was so happy with the way he looked. He twirled and shook and danced around. He thought he looked so fancy. + +But the bear didn't know the wrap was magical. When he put it on, it made him even messier. All of his fur and his mustache got more and more tangled until he was a big, bad mess. + +The bear was so sad. He wanted to look nice and tidy like before. He shook and he twirled until the wrap came off. He looked in the mirror and he was all neat and tidy again. He was so happy. + +The bear learned his lesson, and he never put the wrap on again. From then on, he kept his fur and mustache neat and tidy all on his own. +Once upon a time there was a lonely little puppy. His name was Jack and he was always sad. One day, he heard a noise in the yard. He ran outside to see what it was and he saw a new friend. It was a kitty! + +The kitty and Jack became fast friends. They played in the yard together, chasing butterflies and running around the garden. But the kitty didn't have a home. + +So Jack came up with an idea. He took the kitty inside and went to the kitchen. He grabbed the whip and added some cream. He added the cream to the kitty's fur and made him a hut. Now the kitty could come and go as he liked. Jack was so happy, he even gave him a treat of milk and cookies. + +From that day forward, Jack was no longer lonely. He had his special kitty friend to keep him company. They were the best of friends and were always together. +Once upon a time, there was a big fire. It was a big, hot flame that was kept warm by wood and wind. One day, a hungry little bird arrived at the fire. + +The bird sang a song and asked if it could have some warmth from the flame. The flame insisted that the bird must fly away. It said, "I'm not for you!" + +The bird was sad and didn't want to fly away. It was so hungry and wanted to be included. It sang a sad song and asked the flame again if it could stay. + +The flame thought carefully and realised the bird was so hungry. It allowed the bird to sit beside it and feel its warmth. The bird was happy and sang a joyful song. + +From that day onwards, the bird and the flame were friends. They would visit each other often to share stories and warmth. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy who enjoyed wiping things. His favourite thing to do was to wipe the windows open and see what he could find outside. + +One day, as he was wiping the windows, he noticed something that he hadn't seen before. It was a big, bright and shiny test! Intrigued, he watched as the test opened and something exciting happened. + +The little boy was so excited that he started to wipe the windows more and more, with renewed enthusiasm. Every time he wiped the windows, he noticed something new. He was sure the test was going to do something amazing. + +Finally, one day when the boy was wiping the windows, the test opened up and beautiful music filled the room. The boy was so excited and couldn't wait to see what else he could find. He had set up the test, and now he could enjoy the payoff! +Once there was a girl named Jana. Every day, she would help her mommy with selling apples. Her mommy was generous and so she gave away apples for free. The people would give her a hug to show their gratitude. Jana loved it! + +One day, a special customer came to the stand. Jana didn't recognize him at first, but she learned that he was her uncle. He had come from far away and he was very happy to see her. He gave her a hug and asked her to come with him. + +Jana was excited! She enjoyed the trip and she was able to learn a lot. It felt like forever, but they arrived at their destination. It was a restaurant! Jana's stomach was growling with hunger and soon her uncle ordered her comfortable meal. + +Jana enjoyed every bite. She couldn't believe how generous her uncle was. He kept ordering more food just for her! When the meal was over, Jana thanked her uncle. She knew that she would never forget this day. +Once upon a time, three friendly friends were united in search of a special thing. They hadn't seen it before, but they knew it was something they all wanted. + +So they set out to find it. They wanted to look in the hot sun, but they couldn't find it there. Then they wanted to look under the warm rocks, but the special thing was still not there. + +Finally, they used their intelligent heads and thought of a place they didn't look. They decided to go to the water! When they made it there, the friends were so excited to find the special thing - heat! They were so happy to have unified to find the important thing. + +The three friends used their intelligent brains and stayed united to find the heat. Together, they worked to make a happy ending! +Once upon a time there was a happy family. They were friendly and always had fun together. +One day, the family went to the park. Little John, the youngest in the family, was running around, laughing and playing with everyone. + +Suddenly, a big man came up to them and grabbed Little John. He was so strong, the family couldn't stop him. They all tried to fight, but he was too strong. + +The man took Little John away and the family was in tears. They screamed and yelled, but it was too late. The big man had already taken Little John away. + +The family didn't know what to do. They felt so sad and helpless. They hadn't seen Little John since. + +The end. +Once there was a generous man. He had a bucket of apples that he wanted to share. The man was so generous, he sharpened a knife and cut the apples into pieces. He offered a piece of apple to everyone. The people were very happy and thanked the generous man. They said, "thank you for being so generous!" + +The man smiled and gave everyone a full bucket of apples. He said, "thank you for appreciating my generosity." All the people were delighted by the man's generous gift. They enjoyed the apples and remembered the kind man. + +The generous man began walking away, but as he left, he heard the people calling after him. They wanted to thank him again and share what they had made with the apples. It was a big surprise! They had made cakes and pies with the apples. The generous man was so pleased. He thanked them and shared their delicious treats. + +The generous man was so happy to be able to sharpen the knife, cut the apples, and share them with others. Everyone was happy because of his generosity. +Once upon a time, there lived a boy named Tom. He was very naughty and was always in mischief. Every day, he used to take a crayon and draw all over the walls of his house. His parents were very angry and they used to scold him every time, but he never listened. He kept on doing it and his parents were getting very exhausted. + +One day, when the mischief had gone too far, his parents decided to call a wise old man. The man was a neighbour who was known for having wise advice. + +When the old man came to Tom's house, Tom went outside to play pretending he had not done anything. The old man then said to Tom's parents: "Don't be too hard on Tom, he is only a child. Have you ever recognised the effort he puts in doing his drawings? He obviously loves drawing, just give him a crayon and some paper and he will stay busy. A little bit of foolish behaviour is a part of growing up." + +Tom's parents took the old man's advice and gave Tom a crayon and paper to draw. Tom was very happy and soon stopped drawing on the walls and started learning to turn his foolishness into creativity and art. + +Tom's parents had finally recognised not only Tom's naughty behaviour but also his talents and dreams. When they uncovered the talents in their child, they realised that even a little bit of "fool +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jake and Sally. They were always together. Jake had a funny mustache and Sally liked it. + +One day, Jake said to Sally, "Let's go examine my mustache!" She said, "OK!" + +So, the two friends went to a special store where Jake could see and examine his funny mustache. He looked in the mirror and laughed. + +But when Sally tried to look in the mirror, Jake said no. He said that only he could look, not Sally. Sally looked very sad. + +Finally, Sally walked away. She was very upset and didn't want to be friends with Jake anymore. + +The moral of the story: don't be selfish and share joy with your friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She wanted to make something special, but didn't know what. Suddenly, Anna saw a beautiful pattern of colored circles on the ground. She decided to release the pattern as a surprise for her parents. + +But when Anna released the pattern, she saw something scary! Instead of staying on the ground, the circles started to move around in the air and they got bigger. Anna was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the ground started to shake and all of the circles came together in a big, angry cloud. It roared and moved around the sky until it was just above Anna's house. The cloud wouldn't move away, no matter how much she waved her hands. + +Anna wanted to ask for help but she was too scared. Finally, her mom came to the doorstep and saw the cloud. She tried to blow it away and shouted for help, but nothing was helpful. In the end, Anna and her mom had to stay inside until the scary cloud moved away. Sadly, the pattern didn't make a special surprise like Anna hoped. +Danny had a plate. He wanted to fill it with something funny. He looked around and saw a rainbow of flowers. He picked one of each color and put them on the plate. Then he went to the kitchen and got some paint. He painted the flowers in different colors. They looked funny on the plate. + +He took the plate outside and found a butterfly. He put it on the plate and it was beautiful. He filled the plate with more flowers, making a colorful garden. It was so funny. He showed the plate to his dad who said it was the most beautiful plate he had ever seen. Danny was so proud of his funny plate! +Once upon a time, there was a big, blue kayak. It belonged to a small girl. Every day, she would play in the kayak and swim in the river. + +One day, the girl wanted to show off her kayak. She went to the beach with her kayak and went out on the big ocean. She swam around and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, the girl heard a loud noise. A big, roaring wave was coming towards her! She tried to swim away, but it was too strong. The wave crashed onto the girl and she and her kayak were swept away into the ocean. + +The girl never returned and her kayak was never found. The end. +It was a special day. Bill, Peter and Sarah were celebrating together. They had some eggs, which they shared among them. + +The eggs were very popular. Bill cracked open one and it was a green one! Inside was a surprise. + +Sarah was so happy she clapped her hands. Peter shared his egg and it was a yellow one. They all laughed as they ate their eggs. + +It was a day to remember. It was a special day of celebration. Bill, Peter and Sarah were the best of friends and they enjoyed the day together. +Once there was an obedient little boy named John. He loved to play and explore. One day, he spotted a blue jug sitting in the corner of the room. Curious to see what was inside, he walked up to it and carefully lifted the lid. Suddenly, a puff of smoke appeared and John watched as the magical items inside the jug vanished! He was so excited and ran off to find his mother and tell her the news. She told him the jug must have been magical and that he should always be careful when exploring new things. John was very obedient and promised he would. From that day forward, the jug and it’s mysterious contents never returned. +Once upon a time there were two friends who liked to play together. One day, the friends decided to have a fight to see who was stronger. The friends each took a stone and then tried to hit each other. It was a funny fight because neither of the friends could hit the other. After a while, they both started to laugh because it was so silly. Finally, they stopped fighting and went back to having fun together. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to stay in the park. She was scared of the dark, but she wanted to stay for a very long time. One day she found a medal. It was shiny and sparkly with all sorts of colors. + +She knew she needed to stay in the park for a long time to find this medal. As she looked around, she got scared of the dark, but she also felt excited. She decided to stay. + +As she kept looking something shiny caught her eye. It was the medal she had been looking for all this time. She felt so happy, but also a bit scared. She picked it up, and stayed in the park a little longer just to admire it. + +As night fell, she felt a bit scared, but with the medal by her side she was no longer scared. She smiled and hugged the medal, thanked it for helping her stay in the park and then she quickly ran home. +Once upon a time there was a strong bed. It was inside a boat, a big boat. The boat had big sails which filled with wind and it sailed away, higher and higher. + +The strong bed went on the boat's long voyage and saw many things. Everywhere it went, the bed saw happy things; trees, birds singing and more. + +The boat's voyage came to an end at a secret island, which was hidden from everyone. There was only one thing on the island: a new, bigger boat. + +The bed was put on the new boat and it said goodbye to the old one. The bed was excited to see what new sailors and adventures the new boat would take it on. + +The big boat with the strong bed set sail once again and it saw even more amazing things than before. Joyful shouts could be heard on the boat as the crew celebrated their new journey. The strong bed was happy too, because it knew that it would soon be back home on the old boat, feeling just as strong as ever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abigail. She was playing in her bedroom when suddenly her Mommy came in. + +"Oh my goodness, Abigail," said Mommy, looking at her daughter. "I brought you something special for your birthday, it's a shiny new dress!" + +Abigail was so excited and she felt so special! She put on the beautiful dress and it fit her perfectly. Mommy noticed the big smile on Abigail's face. + +"Let me see!" said Mommy. Abigail did a twirl and showed off her dress. + +Mommy admired it so much. "It's so good," she said. "I think you need a cut to finish it off - a bow or a flower would look perfect on it." + +Abigail smiled and watched as Mommy took a pair of scissors and carefully made a cut in the dress. She then added a pretty flower. + +Abigail was so happy and she admired her dress every day. It made her feel special. +Once upon a time, there was a little chicken who desperately wanted to fly. One day, the chicken decided to try to fly. She ran and flapped her wings with all her might, but she didn't go anywhere. She panicked and started to cry. + +The chicken's mother heard her cries and came running to help. She found the chicken, the ground wet with tears. But just then, a disgusting monster came to get the chicken! The monster grabbed the chicken and ran away with her. + +The chicken was so scared, she didn't know what to do. Her mother tried to fight the monster, but it was too strong! The monster ate the chicken and the poor chicken was never seen again. +It was a sunny day and Sarah was walking in the park with her mother. As they walked, Sarah noticed a pink sign. She asked her mother what it said and was told it was a warning sign. Sarah was scared and asked her mother if anything bad was going to happen. Her mother said no, and she gave Sarah a big hug to make her feel better. + +Next, Sarah saw a rabbit in the grass. She was excited and wanted to pet it, but her mother said it was too dangerous. Sarah started to cry and her mother comforted her. She said it was alright, and they could look for the rabbit together the next day. + +At that moment, a beautiful butterfly flew past them. Its wings were two shades of pink, and Sarah was in awe. Her mother comforted her, and said that it was a sign that everything was going to be alright. Sarah smiled and felt much happier. She was no longer scared and they continued to walk around the park. +Once upon a time there was a powerful dragon. He lived in the sky and could see everything below him. He could see the grass, trees and buildings. He could also see all the people living in the world. + +One day the dragon noticed that there were some people who couldn't get the help they needed. So he decided to help them. He flew down to the grass and blew hot air to make a path for the people to walk on. + +At first, the people were scared of the powerful dragon and they ran away. But then they noticed that the dragon was only trying to help. So they stopped running and followed the path. + +When the people reached their destination, the dragon flew away. But the people never forgot what he did. They realized that everyone should help those in need. + +Moral of the story: Helping others is a powerful thing. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Anna. Anna was a very important girl because she had a very important job - every day she would raise a small plant. Anna took care of the plant very carefully, always making sure to water it and keep it warm enough. + +One day Anna decided she wanted to raise something special - she decided she would raise a broccoli! She was so proud of her decision - it was the most important thing she had ever done. She took very good care of the broccoli and watched it as it grew. + +Eventually, the broccoli was ready to be harvested. Anna was so proud of herself - she had raised something very special. But before she could pick it, she noticed something special - the broccoli had grown a small broccoli head! + +Anna was so proud that she shared her news with her family and friends. They all praised her for her hard work and reminded her of how important it is to take care of something special. Anna was very happy - not only had she raised a broccoli, but she'd also taught herself an important lesson in the process. +Once upon a time, there lived a rich family. They lived near the ocean and it was their favorite place to be. + +One day, the family went to the beach and built a sandcastle. Soon, the sun started to set and the family had to leave. They packed their things and said goodbye to the ocean. + +As the family started to walk away, the little girl stopped and asked her dad, "Do we have to go? Can't we remain here?" + +Her dad laughed and said, "No, darling. We have to go home now. But I promise we'll come back and visit the ocean soon." + +The family then returned home, but their hearts remained with the ocean. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sophia. Sophia really loved playing dress up. One day, she was walking through the park with her mom when she saw a beautiful pattern on the ground. She said to her mom, "Mommy, what is that pattern?" Her mom smiled and said, "It's called a mandala. Do you want to make one?" + +Sophia kneeled down and started to draw a mandala with the leaves and rocks around her. She carefully followed the pattern, and her mom watched on proudly. When the mandala was finished, Sophia stepped back and smiled. + +Sophia and her mom went to the ice cream parlor for a yummy treat. After she ate her ice cream, Sophia said to her mom, "The mandala was so much fun! Can we go back to the park tomorrow to make another one?" + +Her mom said with a smile, "Of course we can!" + +The next day, Sophia and her mom returned to the park and Sophia kneeled down again to make another beautiful mandala. +One day, a boy was walking down the street with his mom. He noticed something huge. It was a stack of old newspapers! He asked his mom if he could give them a try. She smiled and said yes. + +The boy was so excited. He grabbed a newspaper and started flipping through it. He saw pictures of places he had never seen before. He wondered what it would be like to go to those places. + +The next day, the same boy and his mom were walking down the street again. This time, they saw something even bigger. It was a huge newspaper delivery truck! The delivery man smiled and gave the boy a brand new newspaper. + +The boy was so happy. He could not believe he got a brand new newspaper so easily. He wondered what he would find in it this time. When he read the newspaper, he found out about all the amazing places he could explore and visit. He was so excited he couldn't wait to start exploring the world with his new newspaper! +Sam and Emily were twins. They enjoyed spending time together but they also loved to play on their own. One day, Emily decided to make a cake in their kitchen. She looked for all of the ingredients and grabbed a bowl and spoon. She carefully stirred the mixture until it became cake batter. Just as Emily was about to pour it into the baking dish, Sam walked into the kitchen. + +Sam was very curious and wanted to help Emily. Without asking, he came over and started to stir the bowl with his hands. Emily looked very frustrated and said "That isn't how you stir cake batter! You have to be careful. Please stop". + +Sam felt sorry for Emily and didn't want to make her angry. He backed away and quietly said "I'm sorry". Emily softened and smiled at her brother. She hugged him and said "It's ok, thanks for wanting to help". + +From then on, whenever Sam and Emily cooked together, Sam made sure to always listen carefully and follow his sister's instructions. He knew that was the best way to help out and make Emily happy. +One day, a lovely family was gathering at a park. The children were playing and the adults were chatting. All of a sudden, the youngest child spotted a pipe in the grass and exclaimed: "Look, mommy! What is it?" + +The mother smiled and said: "That's a pipe, sweetie. It's a lovely thing that makes music". + +The little one could hardly believe it and said: "Can we make music with it?" + +The father smiled and said: "Sure, why not? Let's try!". + +So the family gathered around the pipe and the father blew into it. As the sound of the pipe filled the air, the family clapped and sang along. They were filled with love and happiness, making this a moment that they would never forget. +A mommy was showing her daughter a beautiful new doll. +"Look at the sweet doll!" the mommy said. +The daughter's eyes lit up and she smiled. +"Can I keep it?" she asked. +"Yes you can, but you must take care of it," the mommy said. +The daughter hugged the doll tight and promised that she would never forget to take care of it. + +The mother and the daughter went to the park. The daughter was playing with her doll and was having lots of fun. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and the doll flew off her hands. +The mommy smiled and showed her daughter how to catch the doll. + +The daughter was sad that her doll was not as beautiful as before. But the mommy explained to her that no matter how beautiful the doll was, it was still important to be careful. + +The daughter hugged the doll and said, "Thanks for teaching me to be careful. It's too sweet to be careless with it." + +The mommy hugged her daughter and said, "Yes, it is important to always be careful with our belongings. And not just with dolls, but with everything!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a big, bright house. One day, the little girl wanted to play with magic. Her mummy and daddy said, "No no! Magic can be dangerous!" But the little girl didn't listen and played with magic anyway. + +Suddenly, the sky above the bright house sparkled with magic. The little girl looked up and saw a little fairy in the sky. The fairy shouted and warned, "Be careful! Magic can be dangerous!" + +But the little girl wasn't scared. She was so excited and shouted back, "Show me the magic! I want to play!" + +The fairy paused for a second and then said, "Ok, but be careful. Remember, with magic comes danger!" The fairy waved her wand and a sparkly, beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. + +The little girl was so amazed by the magic she had made, and was happy and careful with it. She thanked the fairy and waved goodbye! +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to have some fun. He asked his mom if he could go and play in the backyard. His mom said he could and the boy was very happy. + +So he ran outside and saw a great backyard. There were flowers of different colors and trees that gave him shade. He could hear birds chirping and the sun was shining brightly. + +The boy was so excited that he decided to walk around and explore. He wanted to see all the things the backyard had. So he went around the flowers and went to the trees and even to the little pond in the corner. + +Finally, he went back to the middle of the backyard and he could see the full view. He was very happy and couldn't believe how great the backyard was. He then thanked his mom for letting him go and play in the backyard and went back inside. +Jimmy loved to watch television. He always asked his mom to put on his favorite show. One day his mom said she had borrowed a new television from the neighbor. +Jimmy was amazed by the new television. It was bigger than his old one and the colors were brighter. He felt like he was in a movie theater. +Jimmy was happy to watch his show on the new television. He told his friends that his mom had borrowed it and showed them the amazing television. Now Jimmy always watches television on his amazing borrowed television. +Once there was a wealthy family who had lots of possessions. The family liked to store these possessions in a big house that they owned. One day, the family was in the house when the ground started to shake. It was an earthquake! + +The family were very scared. The mum said, "We must leave the house, now!" So they all ran outside as fast as they could. + +When the earthquake had finished, the family went back inside. They found that all their possessions had been thrown to the floor by the shaking of the ground. Many things had been broken and the family was very sad. + +The mum said, ``We must not be sad. We can fix the things that have been broken and some day soon we will have our house back the way it was." + +The family was very happy so they got to work. They swept up the broken pieces, put everything back in its place, and soon their house was just like it was before the earthquake. They felt relieved and thankful to have everything back in order. +John was an excited 3-year-old. Every morning, he learned something new. One morning felt different though. As he lay in bed, he heard an alarm going off, but he had no idea what it was! It seemed regular, going off at the same time every day. He hopped out of bed and went to find out what it was. + +He followed the sound to the kitchen, and there he found his mom making breakfast. She was stirring the food in the pan and the alarm was ringing. He realized the alarm was a timer. His mom smiled and said, "I use the timer so that I know when the food is ready." + +John was amazed at what he'd learned. From that day on, he started setting the timer before he did any of his work. He set the timer for 10 minutes every day to help him stay focused. He also knew that when the alarm went off, it was time for something special. + +John was so happy he'd learned about the alarm. He enjoyed the regular sound of the alarm because it made him feel organized and he could tell when it was time for breakfast, too. +Once upon a time, there was a white rabbit. He was wearing a white vest that was very special. The rabbit was so proud of his vest, he never wanted to take it off. + +One day, when he was out hopping around, he saw a sneaky fox. The fox crept up to the rabbit and he tried to steal the white vest. The rabbit hopped away as quickly as he could, but the fox was too fast. He grabbed the vest and ran away. + +The rabbit was so sad. He had lost his special white vest! But then he saw a big, strong bear. The bear was big and powerful, he was not afraid of the sneaky fox. + +He chased after the fox and he took back the white vest. The rabbit was so happy he got his special vest back. He thanked the bear for his help and hopped off to have many more adventures. They all lived happily ever after. +Little Sally was feeling very sad and grumpy. She frowned down at her toes and wished she could be happy and smile. Her dad noticed her long face and smiled warmly at her. He told her he had a special surprise that might help put a smile back on her face. + +He brought out a big box with a massage chair inside. Sally was confused and asked her dad, "What is that for?". Her dad explained that it was for her to sit in and get a special massage. He said it would make her feel relaxed and even more cheerful. + +Sally laughed and said it was a foolish idea. However, she decided to try it and soon discovered how nice it felt. With each massage, her little frown disappeared and she breathed a sigh of relief. It was like magic! + +Now every day when Sally is feeling sad, she sits in the massage chair and enjoys the calming feeling that washes over her. She's so happy that her dad had the silly idea to get her a massage chair. +Once upon a time, there was a dragon. It was shiny and blue and had big wings. The dragon could blink and look around. + +One day, the dragon found something heavy in the sky. It landed on the ground, and the dragon looked closer. It was a shiny box! + +The dragon opened the box and inside was something magical. It was a sparkly rainbow and it made the dragon smile. + +The dragon blinked and the rainbow flew around. It lit up the sky and made everything so pretty. + +The dragon blinked one more time, and the rainbow flew away. The dragon was sad, but it still smiled and kept blinking because it was so happy to have seen something so special. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who was three years old. He had two mummies who love him very much and looked after him. They always gave him very good advice. + +One day, the little boy saw something on the TV that made him sad. It was fake news about people who did not own nice things. The little boy became sad and confused, as he had lots of nice things that his mummy and daddy owned. + +So his mummy and daddy told him not to worry - the news he saw was fake. They explained that not everyone has the same things, and it was wrong of the news to say things that weren't true. + +The little boy smiled and was happy once more. He gave both his mummies a big hug to thank them for helping him understand. And from that day on, he knew that he had to be careful when watching the news. +One day, Sarah received a caterpillar in the mail. It was a big, smooth caterpillar with beautiful yellow and black stripes. Sarah was so excited to have a new friend! + +Every morning, she would come out to her garden and find the caterpillar crawling around. She would give it a little pat on the head and it would wiggle its way across the grass. Then, Sarah would take it for walks around the neighbourhood. + +One day, Sarah noticed that the caterpillar was getting bigger and that it had strange yellow and black bumps on its back. + +When Sarah took a closer look, she noticed that the caterpillar had become a butterfly! Sarah was so excited that she asked her dad to help her put a little tree branch in the butterfly's tank, so it could rest. + +The butterfly was soon able to flutter its way out of the tank and fly away to find new friends. Sarah watched it fly away and waved goodbye, knowing that the butterfly would always be her special friend. +Once upon a time there was a wild bear named Bob. Bob was always getting himself into mischief around the forest. One day he lost his way and he couldn't find a way home. + +He ran around in circles until he eventually came to a clearing. He was so tired that he just curled up and went to sleep. + +When Bob woke up he heard a noise from nearby. He saw a little girl playing in the woods who said "Look! A bear!" Bob was scared but still decided to approach the girl. + +The girl said to him, "I lost my teddy bear, have you seen it?" Bob shook his head sadly. Suddenly, Bob smiled and said "I can help you find it!" He then sniffed the air and began to follow the scent of the teddy bear! + +Soon, Bob's wild nose lead him to the missing teddy bear! The little girl thanked him with a big hug and they went off to find her way home. + +Bob smiled as he watched the little girl skip away. Now he knew he could always depend on his wild bear nose to help him and his friends! +John was walking in the park. He saw a birdcage, and went to take a closer look. Inside, he saw a fierce bird. The bird blinked at him. He was scared and stepped back. The fierce bird flapped its wings and flew out of the cage. John started to run, but the bird was chasing him. John was scared and ran faster, but the bird kept chasing him. All of a sudden, the bird flew away. John stopped, breathed a sigh of relief, and went home. +John was walking through the forest when he came across a temple. It was huge and looked very old. +John wanted to get inside. He put his hand on the door and gently pushed. It moved slightly but not enough to open. He was confused and said out loud, "How do I open this?" + +Suddenly a voice came from behind him. "If you push, but do it gently, the door will open." It was a gentle voice and it belonged to a tall man. He had a kind face and smiled as he spoke. + +John thanked the man and tried again. This time he was very gentle, and the door opened with a slight creak. John walked in and looked around. He had never seen such a beautiful temple before. + +John thanked the tall man and the man smiled again. He said, "You are welcome. I hope you enjoyed your visit." + +John smiled and thanked the man again before leaving the temple. He felt so lucky to have such a magical experience. +Once upon a time, there was a kitten named Fluffy. Fluffy was a brave and curious cat. One day, Fluffy was exploring the backyard when he noticed something incredible. It was a big brown paw sticking out from under a rock. Fluffy was so excited. He had never seen anything like it! He ran to the paw to get a better look. + +Suddenly, the paw moved! Fluffy was so scared that he jumped and ran away. He hid behind a bush, trembling. After a few minutes, he mustered up the courage to take another look. He slowly peeked out from his hiding spot. But the paw was gone! + +Fluffy looked around the backyard, but he couldn't find the paw anywhere. He was very confused. Suddenly, from above him, came a voice. + +"Don't be scared Fluffy, it was only me!" It was Fluffy's family playing a trick on him. They had hidden behind a rock and pretended to be an incredible monster! Fluffy was so relieved that he wasn't a scaredy-cat anymore. He laughed and laughed. + +Fluffy learned an important lesson that day. He knew that even when something unexpected happened, it wasn't always scary. He was an incredible brave kitten! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Carol. She loved exploring and playing outside. +One day, she decided to go on a search. She asked her mom if she could part. Her mom said yes, so she got ready to go. + +Carol went into the forest and started looking around. She noticed lots of birds, trees and even some bugs. She also found some yummy fruit. She tasted them and they were delicious. + +Carol kept on exploring and found a stream. She started to part it with a stick. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was coming from behind a tree. She stopped and asked “who's there?â€. + +A friendly squirrel popped out from behind the tree and said “Hi Carol! I'm looking for some yummy food. Do you have anything I can eat?â€. Carol was so excited to have made a new friend. She gave him some of the yummy fruit she had found in the forest. + +The squirrel was so happy. He thanked Carol and said goodbye. She waved him off and continued her search. She went home later that day feeling happy and fulfilled. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious towel. It was beautiful and grand and everyone wanted it for themselves. + +One day a little girl named Emily was walking in the woods and she found the towel. She was so excited and wondered what it was. She picked it up and brought it home. + +When she arrived home, she asked her mother what it was. "That is a magical towel. It can restore anything it touches," said her mother. + +"Wow" Emily said, surprised. She couldn't believe it. + +Emily decided to test it out and she used it to restore her teddy bear. Emily was so happy and excited as her teddy was back as new. + +Emily ran to her mum and said, "Mum, the towel worked. It restored my teddy bear!" She hugged her mum and said, "Thank you for the mysterious towel!" +Once upon a time there was a steam train. The steam train had to race very fast. It wanted to be the first to arrive! The train had to go over a hill. It was very steep. + +The train had a lot of steam. As it raced over the hill, it used the steam to help it go faster. The steam pushed the train so it could make it to the top of the hill. + +Finally, the train made it over the top of the hill. The driver was very grateful. He knew the steam had helped him get over the hill safely. He thanked the steam for all its help. + +The train then raced over the other hills and eventually it arrived at its destination. Everyone was so happy to see it because the train had arrived first and won the race! + +They were all very grateful and celebrated with the train driver. They were thankful for the steam and for their train arriving safely! + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to hide. She had a staff and she wanted to use it to hide away. + +The little girl had an idea and she ran to find a secret spot. She used her staff to search and then she found it. It was dark and cramped, but she was happy to hide. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a loud noise. It was her father and he was very angry. He had been looking for her and he was calling her name. She was scared and sad and she didn't know what to do. + +The little girl stayed in her hiding spot and did not answer her father. She just held her staff tight and kept it close. + +The little girl never came out of her hiding spot. She was too scared and too sad. Eventually, her father stopped calling her name and went away. The little girl's hiding spot was never found. +One morning, Polly went outside. She saw a diamond in the grass. She was so excited and she said to herself, "That must be mine!" She quickly bent down and zipped the diamond up into her pocket. + +Suddenly a woman appeared. She said, "That diamond belongs to me. Give it back!" Polly felt sad, but she slowly took the diamond out of her pocket and gave it back to the woman. + +The woman said, "I'm in a bad mood, so I'm taking all of your diamonds." She reached into Polly's pocket and zipped all of her other diamonds away. + +Polly felt very sleepy. She was so tired she couldn't stay awake. She closed her eyes and the woman zipped away. Poor Polly had lost all her diamonds. +Once upon a time there was a nice day. Jake was on the beach and he saw a fine melon. He was very excited and he waved at the melon. He wanted to pick it up and take it with him. + +But as Jake waved at the melon, he saw something move inside it! He was scared and he stepped back. He saw a big, wriggling creature coming out of the melon. He was so scared he couldn't move. + +The creature was very mad. It opened up its big mouth and it took one big bite out of the melon. Then it waved at Jake and it ran away. + +Jake was very sad. He tried to pick up the melon but it was all eaten up. He was very disappointed, and he walked away with an empty melon in his hands. It was a very bad ending to his day. +Once upon a time, there was a dry volcano. Sammy the mouse was exploring the volcano, when he heard a loud rumble. Sammy was scared and he rushed away. + +The rumble got louder and louder. Sammy looked back, and he saw a cloud of smoke coming out of the top of the volcano. Sammy was so scared he ran as fast as he could. + +The smoke started to fill the sky, and it was getting harder for Sammy to breathe. He had to find somewhere safe. + +He saw a big hole in the side of the mountain and he rushed inside. He was safe and he realised the volcano was not dry - it was going to spew out hot lava. + +Then the ground started to shake and Sammy felt the heat coming from inside the volcano. He was scared, but he knew that he was safe inside the mountain. + +Suddenly, a giant wave of hot lava came rushing out of the mountain, racing down the side of the volcano. Sammy watched in amazement as the hot river of lava slowly cooled and the volcano became dry again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a furry cat who was feeling very sad. The cat had no friends and didn't know what to do. + +Then one day, there was a friendly dog who saw the cat and wanted to be its friend. The dog said, “Let's go play!†The cat got so excited and followed the dog! + +The dog brought the cat to its house and gave it some fresh juice. It was delicious! The dog said, “The juice will make you feel better.†+ +The dog also encouraged the cat to play with the other animals in the house. It was so much fun! The cat had lots of fun and made new friends. + +The cat was so happy that it now had friends and it kept thinking of the dog who had encouraged it and brought it juice. +Tommy and Sally were best friends. They liked to share toys and snacks. Today they were playing with their dolls. + +Tommy had a new doll which was very expensive. He showed it to Sally and said, "Look! My doll is really nice. I will share it with you!" + +Sally was so happy. She said, "Wow, thank you Tommy! I will take good care of it!" + +Tommy said, "Yes, make sure you do. It's very precious!" + +But as they were playing, something unexpected happened. Sally accidentally dropped the doll and it broke. + +Tommy felt very worried. He yelled at Sally, "Why did you do that?! You should have been more careful!" + +Sally was sad and started to cry. She said sorry but the doll was ruined and there was nothing she could do. + +Tommy was very angry and he did not forgive Sally. They never shared anything again and their friendship was ruined. +Once there were two friends: John and James. They decided to make a plan. They were going to use a thermometer to take the temperature of the lake, because they wanted to know if the water was cold or hot. + +John and James went to the lake. They collected the water in a bucket using an original thermometer. But when they put it in the lake, the thermometer broke. They were really angry! + +John and James tried adding some more items to their plan, but it only made things worse. In the end, their plan was a failure and they did not learn the temperature of the lake. + +The moral of the story is that when you make a plan, you should make sure you think carefully before you act. If you act too quickly and don’t think through your plan, it can end in disaster. +Lizzy was a very alert little girl. She watched carefully as her mother stretched the red blanket onto the bed. + +"Are you stretching my oat?" asked Lizzy. + +Her mother smiled, "You'll have to wait and see, won't you?" + +Lizzy hopped up and down with excitement. She waited patiently while her mother finished stretching the blanket. Suddenly, she saw a large bowl of oat on the bed. + +"My oat!" she said, surprised. + +Lizzy grabbed the bowl and ate up all the oat. She licked her lips, feeling content and happy. She knew her mother had stretched the blanket for her so she could enjoy a delicious bowl of oat. +Once there was a boy who loved to play music. He always wanted a piano, but his family couldn't afford to buy one. Until one day, his mother offered him a surprise. She opened a box and inside was a purple piano! The boy was so happy, he couldn't believe his eyes. He jumped up and down like a spring. He hugged his mother and thanked her over and over. Every day he would practice playing the piano, the purple keys glowing in the sunlight. He became a famous musician playing his purple piano everywhere he went, and whenever someone asked him where he got it, he always answered: "My mommy offered it to me." +Once there was a group of friends. One day they decided to go on a special adventure. Jack was the first one to see it. He saw an apple that was high up in a dangerous tree. None of the others could reach it. +Jack yelled, "We can get it!" His friends were excited and began to scream. +Jack knew he needed help. So he asked for help from another friend and together, they cut down the tree. +The others were so happy when Jack and his friend brought down the apple. They quickly ate the apple and all enjoyed it. +The moral of the story is that by working together, friends can do great and powerful things. Instead of running away from danger, it's better to work together and get help. +Once upon a time, there was a boat. It sailed on the ocean, looking for adventure. One day, as it sailed past the beach, it saw a purple jellyfish. It was so beautiful and it began to follow the jellyfish. The boat sailed closer and closer to the jellyfish until it got too close! Suddenly, the jellyfish stung the boat. The boat was in pain and it had to turn back. It sailed away with a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a pink elephant named Elly. Elly was a very active elephant who liked playing outside. One day she decided to go to the park, which was full of happy children. + +When Elly arrived at the park she saw a soccer ball and kicked it. But unfortunately the ball landed right on top of the law! All the children gasped and ran away. + +But Elly wasn't scared. She knew she should have been more careful and so she decided to apologize. She said to the law, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to kick you." + +The law was very understanding. He said, "That's okay, Elly. You can have another kick at the ball if you like." + +Elly was very happy and thanked the law. She had lots of fun kicking the ball around the park for the rest of the day. And Elly always remembered to be more careful with her kicking from then on. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to play the guitar. But he had a problem, he was too small and the guitar wouldn't fit him. He got very sad. + +He wanted to play the guitar so badly, but he kept trying and trying. One day while he was very gloomy and sad, he got a surprise. His dad had made a special guitar just for him! It was the perfect size so it fit him perfectly. + +The little boy was so happy and he started playing the guitar right away. And he learned the moral of the story; if you keep trying, you can do anything! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jane. They wanted some paint to draw on the walls in their house. So Jack went to the store to buy some paint. + +The store had a lot of different colors of paint. Jack and Jane wanted to use purple paint. So Jack found a supply of purple paint and bought it. + +Jack and Jane went home with their paint. They were so happy! They started to draw pictures on the walls with their purple paint. They made big stars, circles, and shapes of all kinds. + +They painted until their pictures filled the walls. They were so proud of the walls they painted. They smiled at each other and said, “This looks so cool!â€. + +Jack and Jane had a lot of fun with their purple paint. They were so glad they could supply the paint for their wall mural. +Mary was very lucky. She had lots of fun things to do each day. One of her favorite activities was spending time with her teacher, Ms. Petrie. They would spend their mornings making art and playing board games. + +At first, Mary didn’t understand why they would spend so much time together. But Ms. Petrie had a surprise in store for Mary. She was teaching Mary to read and write. + +Every day, Mary would learn a few new words. It was hard work, but when she finally made a whole sentence, she knew it was worth it. She was so proud of herself! + +The time spent with Ms. Petrie was a lucky time for Mary. It was hard work, but it also was a lot of fun. And when she graduated from school and went on to college, she felt grateful for all the things her teacher taught her. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and liked to ride her bike around the house. One day, she decided to ride it up and down the stairs of her house. + +Her mom got very mad and told her to never do that again. So, Lucy rode her bike into the living room and down the hallway, which was filled with ugly pictures on the walls. + +Then she stopped in front of a room she had never seen before. It was a bedroom, but the door was closed and locked. Curious, Lucy realized there must be something special inside. + +She tried to open the door, but it wouldn't budge. Lucy got mad and decided to ride her bike away from the door. She knew her mom wouldn't like it, but somehow, she felt like the room was special. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a naughty bear called Tim. He liked to store things in his pocket, like an apple or a pebble. One day, he found a shiny knife in the forest. Tim thought it would be a nice thing to store in his pocket. + +Tim's friend, Jane, saw the knife and told him that it was naughty to store it. She said it could cause danger if he was not careful. But Tim was naughty and he did not listen to her. + +A few days later, Tim decided to pull out the knife from his pocket. Suddenly, it slipped from his hand and flew up in the air. It nearly hit Jane! Jane was scared and very angry. + +Tim knew he had been naughty and he said sorry. He promised he would never again store a knife in his pocket! +Once there was a little lady called Daisy. Daisy was dependable and she wanted to start wearing makeup. She had seen other ladies wearing makeup and she thought it looked nice. + +One day she went to the store to buy some makeup. Daisy was a bit scared but she was determined to give it a try. She picked out some bright pink lipstick and sparkling eye shadow. + +Back at home Daisy put on the makeup. She looked so beautiful! Daisy was really pleased with how she looked. She had made herself look dependable but still fun and colourful. + +Daisy was now ready to show off her new look. Everywhere she went, people would compliment her and they thought she looked very pretty in her makeup. + +Daisy was glad that she had taken the chance to start wearing makeup. It was fun, and it made her feel special! +Once there was a little girl. She liked to run and play in the garden. One day she decided to climb a tall tree. She was so excited to be so high up! As she neared the top, she heard an alert noise that made her stop. Suddenly, an illness began to spread through her body. She felt a deep aching in her lungs that made it hard to breathe. + +The little girl quickly climbed back down the tree. She went home and told her parents what happened. They took her to the doctor right away. The doctor said the illness was serious and spread quickly. He said there was nothing he could do to make her better. + +The little girl was very sad. She had to stay home and rest. Even though she tried her best, the illness spread too fast. Eventually, the little girl passed away from the illness in her lungs. The family was very sad but knew that she was in a better place. +Once upon a time there was a lonely little girl called Sally. Sally would often go for walks in her neighborhood. Every now and then she would spot a new book in the bookshop nearby. She would dream of taking it home and reading it. + +One day, when Sally was passing the bookshop, she spotted a new novel in the window. She stopped and stared at it. Something inside of her said she had to go in and get it. + +So, Sally opened the door of the bookshop and went inside. She walked up to the novel and said, "I want to buy it!" The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Okay, little girl. That will be two dollars." + +Sally took two coins out of her pocket and gave them to the shopkeeper. He gave her the book and said, "Enjoy your new novel, Sally." + +Sally was so excited to have her very own book. She thanked the shopkeeper and said, "Thank you! Now I won't be so lonely anymore." She then waved goodbye and ran home with her new treasure. + +Sally read that novel for many nights. She laughed, smiled, and dreamt. She never felt alone again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. Emma was very anxious because it was time to separate the eggs and bake a cake. + +Emma's Mum said to her, "It's time to separate the eggs, Emma. I'm going to leave you to it, ok?". + +Emma was very scared. She didn't know what to do. She was very worried that she wouldn't do it correctly. + +She tried very hard to separate the eggs using a very small bowl. It was hard work, but eventually she managed to do it. + +Next, Emma's mum showed her how to turn the oven on. Then it was time to put the cake in the oven. + +Emma was so happy with herself. She couldn't believe she had managed to do it. All her anxiousness had been worth it! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to make some money, so she went to the marketplace to sell something. She was very nervous, as she had never done this before. + +At the marketplace, Lucy tried to sell some of her toys. She smiled at everyone, but none of them wanted to buy what she had to offer. Lucy was feeling a bit sad when an old man walk over to her and said "I'll buy one of your toys, my child". She was so happy that she sold the toy to him right away. + +After that, Lucy felt much more confident, and she was able to sell all of her toys in the end. She even made enough money to buy some candy! + +As she was walking home, Lucy heard a harsh voice say "But you don't have anything else to sell". Lucy turned to see that it was the same old man who had bought her toy earlier. He told her that it was important to work hard and do her best if she wanted to make money. + +Lucy was so thankful for the old man's advice, and she smiled as she walked home with her newfound riches. +One day, Sal saw an otter. Sal was so happy to see the jolly otter! Sal wanted to play with the otter, but something was wrong. The otter needed help because its house was broken! Sal wanted to help the otter. + +Sal found a hammer and some nails and got to work. He worked and worked until he managed to fix the otter's house. The otter was so thankful that he could sleep in his house again. + +Sal and the otter celebrated by having a party! They sang and danced together and had lots of fun. Sal was so glad he was able to help his new friend. They both said goodnight and the otter went to his fixed house to sleep. Sal smiled as he watched the otter go. +Once upon a time there was a charming girl named Claire. She was so kind and sweet and always tried to make others smile. One day, Claire had an idea that she thought was too good not to share. She decided to pitch it to her family. + +Claire gathered her family together to explain her plan. She had thought of a way to provide toys for all the children in the neighbourhood. Her family was so excited for her and cheerfully agreed to help her. + +Claire was so happy and grateful to her family for their help. She started to make all the plans for providing the toys. Everything worked out perfectly, until the day she was supposed to provide the toys. + +Claire had gone to the wrong location. She quickly realised her mistake but it was too late. She had arrived late and the children had already gone home without their toys. Claire was so sad that she hadn't provided the toys to the children in time. Her idea had ended with a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a huge bear. He had big, furry paws that were very soft. One day, he promised to take care of a little rabbit. From that day on, the bear watched over the rabbit with his big paws. Whenever the rabbit was scared, the bear would give it a hug until it felt safe. The rabbit felt so grateful that the bear had promised to take care of it. Soon, they became the best of friends and they had lots of fun. The end! +Once upon a time there was a very fair aeroplane. She was bigger than any other plane around, and she liked to fly very high in the sky. One day, something special happened - she was given an important job to deliver! + +The aeroplane was so excited. She flew up in the sky and turned around to find her way. After a while, she could see her destination - the ground below her. She flew down and landed in the spot she was supposed to go to. + +When she arrived, the aeroplane was so pleased. She had delivered her very important package! Everyone was so happy and cheered for the fair aeroplane. She was so proud of herself for delivering such an important package. She flew back up in the sky, feeling very satisfied with her job. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She liked to play outside with her friends but today it was too windy. She thought it would be nice to fly a kite. + +The wind was blowing very strong and she knew she would need a wide kite. She asked her mom to buy her one. + +Her mom was not happy about it but she got the kite for her. It was bright yellow and had shiny blue stripes. The little girl couldn't wait to fly it. + +When she got outside, she held the kite above her head and tried to run against the wind. She could barely keep hold of it. + +Suddenly, the kite broke away and she could not reach it. She watched as it flew higher and higher until it was just a tiny dot in the sky. She was so sad to see it go she started to cry. + +Her mom saw this and came to comfort her. She said "Sometimes things don't go the way we think they will. But we still have to try." The little girl nodded and looked up at the clear blue sky. The kite was gone forever. +Once there was a boy who wanted to have a race. He was so excited he asked his mom for the key to the house. His mom said he could have the key if he was polite. But the boy was so excited, he was rude. + +His mom was angry at him. She said that he would not get the key if he was not polite. But the boy wanted to race so much, he just kept on asking for the key. His mom said no. + +The boy was very sad, so he decided to try and be polite. He said sorry to his mom and said please for the key. His mom was happy to see that he was polite, so she gave him the key. + +The boy was so happy he could not wait to have his race. He ran out of the house and raced around the street. He was so excited he was having lots of fun. + +The boy was so pleased with himself that he was polite and got the key. He knew that being polite was the best way to get what he wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely owner who had a pet. The pet was always happy and the owner was always clapping its hands when it did something nice. One day, the pet got too close to the owner and scared them. The owner got angry and stopped clapping its hands. + +The pet was sad and wanted to make the owner happy again. It was determined to show the owner how much it cared. That night, the pet went outside and found a beautiful flower. It gave the flower to the owner and the owner smiled. They clapped their hands and hugged the pet. + +After that, the owner and pet were best friends again. They always had a lovely time together and the owner kept clapping their hands when the pet did something nice. They were happy and always remembered to show their love! +Once upon a time there was an incredible card. The card was very special and could increase in size. It was so big that it was almost infinite! + +One day a three year old girl found the card on the ground. She was amazed and shouted with joy. she called her mom and said: "Mom, look what I found! It's incredible!" + +The mom was also surprised. "Wow, so it can increase in size, huh?" she asked. + +The girl nodded and smiled. "Let's use it for our game," she said happily. + +The mother nodded and the girl grabbed the card and started playing with it. She was having so much fun and kept increasing the size of the card as she played. + +In the end, the card was even bigger than before and the girl's mom was completely amazed. "This is incredible!" she said. + +The little girl was pleased and hugged the card tightly. She knew that this would be her magical card forever. +Mummy was feeling excited. It was time to unpack her suitcase. She had been on a lovely holiday and was keen to share it with her little boy. + +Mummy smiled as she opened the suitcase. "Let's see what we can find!" + +"A football!" the little boy cried. He was so excited, jumping up and down. + +Mummy laughed. "Yes, we can play with it in the garden!" + +But then the little boy noticed something else. "What's that mummy? It looks sweet!" + +Mummy smiled. It was a very special treat. "It's a special sweet that I bought on my holiday. Let's eat it together." + +The little boy was overjoyed, and they hugged and shared the sweet treat. It was the perfect way to end the unpacking session. +Once there was a girl named Jenny. She was three years old and she loved to play. But the one toy she really wanted was a desk. + +One day, Jenny's mom said, "Why don't you call your grandma and ask her if she has a desk for you?" + +Jenny was excited and called her Grandma up. She asked, "Grandma, do you have a desk for me?" + +Grandma answered, "I sure do! I have a nice, tight desk that I used to use when I was a little girl. It's all yours if you come and get it." + +Jenny was so excited! She grabbed her coat and ran over to Grandma's house right away. Grandma showed her the desk and it was perfect. Jenny hugged her Grandma tight, thanked her, and ran home with the desk. + +When Jenny got home, she knew exactly what to do. She set up the desk and worked on her letters and numbers. From that day on, she could work on her letters and numbers anytime she wanted. +Sam was hungry. He went to the kitchen to choose something to eat. He saw some tasty cookies on the table. He took one and took a big bite. It tasted so good! + +Sam's mom arrived home from work. She took Sam to the bathroom and said it's time to choose. Sam smiled and saw the toilet. He knew what to do - he said yes to the toilet and hopped on! + +After Sam was finished, his mom took him back to the kitchen. He was still very hungry. He saw some tasty vegetable soup on the table. He scooped some onto his spoon and fed himself. Yum! The soup was very tasty and it filled Sam's tummy. +Cindy was a gifted 3 year old who loved melons. Every week, she would go to the farm to pick the biggest and sweetest melon she could find. + +One day, Cindy went to her friend, Daniel's house to play. Cindy was so excited that she accidentally dropped Daniel's favourite toy, breaking it into pieces. +Daniel was very sad and said to Cindy, "Why did you do that?" +Cindy was very sorry and started to cry. She said, "Please forgive me, I didn't mean to break it." +Daniel saw how sad Cindy was feeling and said, "It's ok Cindy, I forgive you." +Cindy was so relieved that she hugged Daniel and said, "Thank you for forgiving me, let's go pick a melon!" +Daniel smiled and said, "Sure, let's go!" + +They both went to the farm and found the biggest and sweetest melon. They both laughed and had a wonderful time together. + +The moral of the story is that everyone makes mistakes, so it's important to forgive each other. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a bird and a fish. They lived in a big lake. The fish and the bird both wanted to go for a swim in the lake. + +So off they went, the fish swimming and the bird flying. The bird flew around the lake and saw a big net, placed in the middle of the lake. The bird flew close to get a better look. The bird noticed something wild swimming in the net. + +The bird quickly flew down to the fish. "Let's have a look!" said the bird. The fish and the bird swam up to the net, and saw a wild frog, stuck in the net! + +The fish asked the frog "What happened?" +The frog said, "I was just relaxing in the lake, when the net came and caught me." + +The fish asked the bird, "What should we do?" + +The bird said, "Let's try to help the frog get out of the net." So, the fish and the bird worked together to free the frog from the net. + +After a while, the frog was free! The frog thanked the fish and bird. "Now I can relax again!" said the frog. + +The fish and the bird smiled and said goodbye as the frog hopped away. + +The End. +One beautiful day, two friends Sean and Jane were walking in the park. Suddenly they saw a police car arrive. The police got out and asked everyone in the park if they had seen anything unusual. Everyone was scared and stayed very still, but Sean and Jane weren't scared. They were very brave! + +Sean said to Jane, "Let's part and see what's going on." So, Sean walked to one side of the park and Jane to the other. + +Soon Sean saw something unusual. It was a dog running out of control and causing a lot of trouble! Immediately, Sean ran to Jane and said, "Help! The police need help!" + +Without hesitation, Jane and Sean ran to the police and showed them where the dog was running. The police were very grateful and thanked them for their help. + +"You are both so brave!" said the police, "We couldn't have done it without you!" + +Sean and Jane were so proud of themselves and ran off to tell everyone else in the park what they had done. From then on, everyone called them the Brave Duo! +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Joanne. She was always very careful and her mom would warn her to be careful when she was playing outside. But one day she saw something really exciting - a bright shiny machine. Joanne wanted to play with it but her mom said no. She said the machine was too big and too perfect. Joanne was sad but she listened to her mom. + +She asked her mom why she could not play with the machine. Her mom said it was dangerous and she must never touch it. Joanne thought hard about this and finally decided to listen to her mom and stay away from the machine. + +The next day, Joanne listened carefully as her mom warned her again about the machine. Joanne made sure to only play far away from the machine and warned her friends to stay away too. She was so happy and proud that she had listened carefully to her mom and learnt to be safe around the big and perfect machine. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful eagle who lived in the east. Every day, the eagle would fly very high in the sky and look for food. + +One day, the eagle was hungry and he could not find any food. He was getting very tired and he fell down, down, down towards the ground. + +But just as he was about to reach the ground, he felt something lifting him up. When he opened his eyes, he found that it was a kind wind that had come to save him. + +He had not seen the kind wind before, so he asked who it was. The wind replied that it was the east wind, and that it was very powerful. + +The eagle thanked the east wind for saving it, and it flew off in the direction of the east, looking for food. It managed to find some food and it was able to eat it happily. + +And from then on, whenever the eagle felt tired and was about to fall, it would ask for help from the east wind, who would come and save the eagle again. +Once upon a time there was a big bike. It had two pedals and the biggest back wheel. It was so shiny, it almost glowed. One day, the bike decided it wanted to go for a ride, so it rode off on its own. + +The bike went faster and faster, until it was so fast that it could fly. It flew all around in the big sky, which made it so happy. But then it started to get tired and the bike was so very sleepy. + +It tried and tried to stay awake, but suddenly it started to fall asleep in the air. The bike was so sleepy it couldn't make it to the ground. The bike crashed into a big tree, where it stayed until morning. + +But when the sun rose, something magical happened. All the pedals on the bike started to move by themselves, and soon the bike was able to fly again. And it flew away, happy and free. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Ryan. Jake and Ryan loved playing together. But one day, Jake locked the door to his room, wanting to play by himself. Ryan asked Jake to come out and play, but Jake was having too much fun by himself. + +Ryan was sad and he started to cry. Then, he heard a noise coming from inside the room that Jake had locked. It sounded like a squeal and Ryan knew it was coming from a little animal! + +Ryan asked Jake to open the door, so he could help the animal. But Jake refused, he had more fun playing by himself. Finally, Ryan got angry and he kicked the door. To his surprise, the door opened wide and inside he saw a nice little puppy. + +Jake felt so guilty for locking the puppy in his room. From then on, Jake decided to be nicer to his friends. He learned that it is better to share and play together than to lock yourself away. Jake and Ryan became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a big open field that was full of grass and sunshine. One day, a little girl named Anna was walking in the field. All of a sudden, she heard a lovely sound and could feel a warm wind across her face. As she looked up, she saw a flame stretching down from the sky. + +Anna stopped and was filled with awe. She shouted excitedly, “What is it? What’s that?†+ +The flame spoke softly and calmly said, “I am Flamon, the friendly stretch-y flame. I can make your world more open and bright.†+ +Anna smiled and said, “A stretch-y flame? That's so cool! Please do whatever you can to make my world more open and bright.†+ +Flamon stretched and stretched until all of the clouds were gone and a giant rainbow appeared over the open field. Anna was delighted and thanked Flamon for bringing good things to her world. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who loved winter. She loved building snowmen, playing in the snow and drinking hot cocoa after a long day of playing outside. She was always so excited for winter to come each year. + +One year, winter arrived late and Lucy became very anxious. She was worried that winter wouldn't come at all. She watched anxiously out the window every day, hoping to see snow. Finally, after a few weeks of waiting, Lucy saw snowflakes start to fall. She was so happy that winter was here! + +As time went on, winter passed quickly and before Lucy knew it, it was almost time to say goodbye. Lucy was so sad that she asked her mom if they could keep winter forever, but her mom explained to her that all good things in life don't last. She told Lucy that it's important to cherish each moment and to remember to love everything around you, especially when it's time to say goodbye. + +Lucy understood and, feeling a bit more relaxed, watched out the window one more time until it was time to go to bed. With all the snow and winter fun fading from her memory, Lucy was anxious and sad, but also excited for all the new things to come. +Once upon a time, there was a dog called Max who was very intelligent. His owner, Jack, loved to take him for walks. + +During one of their walks, Max saw a flea. He started barking very loudly and Jack said, "No, Max, we must prevent the flea from coming with us." + +Max was so excited, he started jumping. He barked, "But I'm so smart! I can help to get rid of the flea!" + +Jack laughed and said, "I know you're smart, Max, but we don't need your help to get rid of the flea. Let's keep walking!" + +Max and Jack walked away, happy and flea-free. +Once upon a time there was a shy barber, who lived in a small house near the woods. He liked to spend his days talking to the animals in the forest and whistling to himself. + +One day, while taking a walk in the woods, he spotted a big, furry squirrel. The squirrel had big eyes and trembled when it saw the barber. The barber thought it was so cute, so he bent down and whispered, "Hello there!" + +The squirrel was so shy that it hadn't expected the barber to talk to it. But it was curious, so it stepped closer and whispered back, "Hi!". + +The barber and the squirrel talked for what felt like hours. By the time the barber said goodbye, the squirrel had become his best friend. From then on, the barber visited the woods every day to say hi to his new friend. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Millie. She was very clever and knew lots of things. + +One day she was feeling a bit sad and wanted to have some fun. So she asked her mom if they could watch a movie. Her mom said yes and Millie was happy again. + +Millie watched the movie and it made her smile. She laughed at all of the funny things the characters did. + +When the movie was over, Millie was feeling tired. Without saying a word, her mom got a special soft blanket and invited Millie to lay down on the sofa. Her mom then rubbed Millie's back until she fell asleep. + +Millie dreamt of funny things and when she woke up, she felt much better. She thanked her mom and they hugged. Millie thought her mom was very clever, and she was very lucky to have her. +Once there was a family, and they were so adorable! The daddy was tall and strong, the mama was kind and gentle, and the baby was so small and had a giggly laugh. + +Every day the family would go outside and they would play together. They would call out to each other and laugh and giggle. + +One day the family went on a special trip. They piled into the car and drove for a long time. When they stopped, the baby saw a pond with lots of ducks. The little one was so excited and ran over to them. + +The baby started calling out to the ducks, her voice high and soft. The daddy and the mama watched and laughed. They said the little one was so adorable. + +The family stayed at the pond for a long time. They laughed and played together and some of the ducks even came close to the little one. + +Finally it was time to go and the family said goodbye to the ducks. They waved, jumped in the car, and drove off into the sunset. +Lily and her friend John were walking down the street. They saw the library. They thought it was closed but then they noticed that the door was open. They went inside. + +Lily wanted to borrow a math book. She saw one and asked John, "Can I borrow this?" John thought it was fair for her to borrow it so he said yes. + +They both went outside and kept walking. Suddenly, Lily saw a police car go by. She stopped walking and said, "Oh no, I think the police saw us take the book from the library". + +John was very scared. "Let's go back and put it back," he said. But it was too late. The police had already seen them. They came out of the car and arrested them. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who was very sad and lonely. She lived in a big castle, but with no one to be with, she was terribly miserable. One day, a prince came to the castle and asked the princess to marry him. At first, the princess was unsure about getting married. She was so miserable that she felt like no one could make her happy again. + +But the prince insisted and he was so kind and gentle that the princess started to feel better. She began to laugh and smile and soon they were in love. So, the princess said “yes†and they got married. They danced and laughed in the big ballroom and were very happy. + +And they lived happily ever after! +Ruth was walking through the forest when she heard a noise. She stopped and looked around, hoping to discover what had made the noise. Suddenly, she saw a big brown sack at the edge of the clearing. + +Curiously, Ruth decided to take a closer look and when she got to the sack she realized that there was something inside it. She opened the top of the sack, and a little puppy popped out! The puppy was so happy to be free and jumped up to give Ruth a big lick. + +Ruth giggled, and picked the puppy up. She carried it in her arms, feeling the soft warmth of its fur. The puppy nestled in her arms and soon fell asleep, feeling very comfortable. Ruth was happy that she had realized there was something inside the sack, and now she had a new friend! +Once upon a time there was a Mommy and a Baby. Mommy cuddled Baby every day and always said kindly, “Let’s perform a special motion together.†Every day Baby eagerly smiled and obeyed happily. + +One day, Mommy said, “Let’s perform a new motion for Daddy.†Baby raced to get ready, singing and laughing. + +When Daddy came home, Mommy and Baby were ready in front of the living room. Baby proudly performed the motion to Daddy without any mistakes. Daddy was very surprised and gave lots of hugs to Baby. + +But the next day, Baby was very spoiled and didn't want to perform the motion. He crossed his arms and said, “No!†Mommy said calmly, “Let’s practice the motion together and surprise Daddy again. I know you can do it.†Baby thought about it for a moment and agreed. + +That night, Baby performed the motion perfectly as if it were a surprise performance. Daddy was so proud that he cheered and clapped with joy. After that moment, Baby was always very happy to practice the motion with Mommy and show Daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little girl. She had a book in her hand and she loved to learn. + +One day, she was sitting in her chair and she leaned forward to get a closer look at her book. Her eyes sparkled as she read and her curious mind grew smarter by the minute. + +The little girl leaned back in her chair and she smiled. She could feel how she was getting smarter and smarter. Soon she knew all the words in her book and she was very proud of herself. + +The little girl closed her book, leaned back in her chair, and grinned. She was one smart girl! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was playing in the garden when she found a potato. She was so excited that she decided to kick it. The girl's mom saw her and said, "No, sweetheart. That potato isn't yours. You shouldn't kick it." + +But the girl was so curious that she couldn't help but give the potato a little kick. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. Startled, she looked around. She noticed that a big rock had rolled away from where she had kicked the potato. There were two beautiful little yellow flowers underneath it! + +The girl was so happy and she ran to her mom. She said, "Mom, look what I found!" Her mom smiled and said, "See, sweetheart. If you hadn't kicked that potato, you wouldn't have noticed the flowers. That's why it's important to not take things that don't belong to you." + +The little girl learned an important lesson that day. She thanked the potato for showing her the beautiful flowers. +Once upon a time there was a wild visit. On this visit there was a happy boy who liked to smile. He smiled so wide that it made everyone else smile too. + +And then things got even wilder. The happy boy found lots of animals running and jumping, and he chased after them. He laughed and smiled all the way, enjoying his wild visit. + +He raced all around the place, with the animals chasing after him too! All the animals were smiling and laughing too! Everyone was having such a great time, even the birds and the bees! + +After a long day, everyone made their way back home, still smiling as they went. They all left so happy, ready for another wild visit soon! +Once upon a time there was a girl. She wanted to go for a walk. She was very tired and asked her friend if he could lend her a hand. + +Her friend said yes, so they went outside together. They went for a walk in the park. It was sunny and cold outside. + +The girl was so happy to go for a walk with her friend. They stopped and sat in the grass. Then they decided to play. They ran around, laughed, and had a great time. + +When it was time to go home the girl was so tired. But she was happy she had a good time. She thanked her friend for lending her a hand on her walk. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nice kitty cat. He liked to play all day long. One day, he went to the forest with his friends. + +When they were playing, his friends saw something strange near a tree. It was a big paw! The kitty was curious and went to take a closer look. + +The paw belonged to a bear, who was fast asleep. The kitty and his friends were quiet, so as not to wake him up. The kitty cat was very honest and decided not to take the paw. + +The kitty and his friends kept on playing until night. They all said goodbye to the bear and went home. The kitty taught his friends an important lesson about being honest. They all had lots of fun playing in the forest that day. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a small boy who lived in a distant forest. One day the boy was very tired, so he decided to take a nap. + +When the boy awoke, he heard the sound of something printing. He got up and slowly began walking towards the sound. The further he walked, the louder the printing got. + +Finally he reached a clearing full of mushrooms. And amongst them, he saw a printing machine! The boy couldn't believe it. He watched as pages of paper printed onto the ground. + +The boy was about to approach the machine when a voice called out. + +"Don't touch the printer!" The boy looked up and saw the small fairy, who was sitting on top of the machine. + +The boy stopped and said. "Why not, I won't break it!" + +The fairy smiled and said. "The printer belongs to me and it's very special. I'm using it to make something special, so no one can touch it, OK?" + +The boy nodded and said goodbye to the fairy before walking back to his home. From then on, the boy remembered to keep a safe distance from the printing machine in the distant forest. +John was playing in his yard. He saw a swing and ran to it. He climbed up and grabbed the ropes. He started to swing back and forth. + +Suddenly, something dark moved across the grass. It was a small animal! John tried to stay still, but he stumbled and fell off the swing. He started to cry. + +The animal was still there. It slowly moved closer to John. John was scared and began to cry louder. + +Just then, a bright light turned on. It was John's Mom! She quickly ran over to him and scooped him up in her arms. She said, “It’s ok, john. I’m here!†+ +The animal scurried away into the darkness. John was safe! His mom hugged him and gave him a kiss. Then, she helped him back onto the swing. + +John felt much better now and smiled. He swung back and forth in the warm summer air. He was happy to be safe in his Mom's loving arms. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny was very sleepy. Every night, the bunny would walk to a special drain. The drain was close to the bunny's home. + +At the drain, the bunny felt an urge. The urge was to jump into the drain. The bunny hesitated, but then decided to jump. + +The bunny jumped, and it was so much fun! The bunny jumped and jumped, over and over again. The bunny felt so happy and energetic! + +After a while, the litte bunny started to get sleepy again. So, the bunny went home and went to bed. The bunny slept well, knowing it had followed its special urge. +Once there was a girl named Rose. She loved to explore and discover new things. One day, Rose decided to visit a zoo. She was so excited! + +When she got to the zoo, she saw so many animals! She walked around and explored until she came to the lion's cage. It was very deep and Rose was afraid. + +Rose: "What should I do?" + +Then a kindly zookeeper saw her and said, "Don't worry my dear, the lion's cage is closed so you don't have to worry." + +Rose felt much better and soon had a great day at the zoo! She met lots of animals and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, she said goodbye to all her new friends at the zoo. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very charming. One day, her mommy told her that she needed to improve her dancing skills if she wanted to perform in the local talent show. + +Sarah was so excited! She ran to her room to get her new dancing skirt that she wanted to wear for her performance. It was really pretty, with lots of colorful flowers. She thought it made her look so charming! + +Sarah practiced and practiced over the the next few days. By the time the show was close, she had improved a lot! On the day of the performance, Sarah was so excited that she forgot to put on her skirt! When she arrived at the theater, she remembered and quickly put it on. + +When Sarah stepped on the stage, everyone was amazed. She looked so charming in her pretty skirt. Everyone clapped and cheered as she glided gracefully across the stage. It was a magical moment! +Once upon a time, there was an otter who loved to slide on his belly. He loved sliding so much that he would spend all day at a nearby pond, sliding down the bank into the water. + +One day, the otter came across a big, scary fish. When the otter saw the fish, he got very frightened. "What are you going to do to me?" he asked the fish. + +The fish replied, "Don't worry, I'm not here to bother you. I just want to be your friend. Let's play together." + +The otter was so excited. He and the fish played together, sliding and leaping and swimming around the pond. The otter was no longer scared. + +Through this experience, the otter learned that he shouldn't be so quick to be frightened. By making friends and trying new things, he can have much more fun in his life. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. Ella was three years old and she loved playing the violin. One day Ella was playing her violin in the living room and singing along with it. Her mum heard the beautiful music and came in to listen. + +Mum said to Ella, “That was a beautiful tune! What did you call it?†+ +Ella smiled and said, “I made it up myself! I called it ‘Mild Melody’.†+ +Mum said, “That’s lovely. You play the violin really well.†+ +Ella thanked her mum and continued to play the violin. She leaned forward and closed her eyes as she played. However, just then there was a loud noise outside. Ella stopped playing and opened her eyes. She saw her mum had leaned out of the window to see what was happening. + +Mum said, “There’s a big bird out there. He’s looking very angry.†+ +Ella was scared of the bird and quickly ran over to her mum. Suddenly, the bird flew up to the window and tapped on it gently with his beak. + +Mum said, “It’s okay, the bird is just trying to get our attention. Let’s lean out the window and see what’s wrong. +Once there was a stubborn little girl. She loved to explore nature and go on big adventures. One day, when she was out exploring, she saw a bird carrying a stick to its nest. She wanted to do the same! + +The little girl was determined to carry something too. She found a leaf, but it was too light to carry. Then she found a rock, but it was too heavy to carry. So she kept looking until she finally found a twig. It was perfect! + +The little girl picked up the twig and started to walk, happy that she could finally carry something. She carried the twig all around the nature, showing it off to all the animals she encountered. + +When she got home, the little girl was so proud. She showed her parents her twig and explained how she carried it all around the nature. They were very impressed! And the little girl was happy knowing she was as adventurous and stubborn as the special bird. +Once upon a time there was a little leopard. He was so small and fluffy. He hopped around in the grass looking for food. Then he heard a loud noise. It scared him! He was so scared he ran away. He ran and hopped across the savannah trying to find somewhere safe. He found a big tree and hopped up into the branches. He was safe inside the tree with all the leaves. He looked around and saw a baby bird in the tree. It was scared too. The little leopard hopped closer and they became friends. The little leopard stayed in the tree until sunset. Then he hopped out and made his way home across the savannah. He was never scared again. +Mum and Jess were out at the market. Jess was very eager to look around at all the colors and shapes of the fruit and vegetables. + +Mum said, "Let's go and find some apples, Jess." + +They looked around and found the perfect apples. As Jess was picking an apple, she accidentally knocked some oranges off the shelf. + +Mum shouted, "Oh, no Jess! We must forgive those oranges and help pick them up, OK?" + +Jess looked embarrassed, but she nodded. Together they picked up the oranges and put them back on the shelf. Jess apologised to the oranges and made sure they were all back in place. + +Mum smiled at Jess and said, "Well done, Jess. Now let's get some apples for dinner." + +Jess grinned. She was very glad Mum had forgiven the oranges and that they could buy their apples in peace. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar. The caterpillar was ignorant of the world around him. He had no idea what he wanted to do with his life. + +So, one day he decided that he would explore the world to find out more. He crawled around the garden, examining all of the plants, bugs and other animals he found. + +He was so excited to find out more about the world. He learned all he could, but still couldn't decide what to do. + +He went to sleep and when he awoke he knew what he had to do - make friends! He went back to the garden, looking for other caterpillars to meet. He found some and spent time with them, learning from them. + +At last, he had decided what to do. He was happy and content with his decision and decided to stay in the garden with his new caterpillar friends. +John was very miserable every day. He had nothing to do but to prepare his own diary. He would plan every morning how he would spend his day. + +One morning, John decided to try something different. He decided to go for a walk in the nearby park. + +John's mother watched him from the window, worried. She shouted, “Be careful, John!†+ +John heard her, but he ignored her words. He wanted to explore by himself. + +As John was walking, he stumbled and fell into a deep hole. He screamed for help but no one heard him. He was stuck for hours. + +When his mother finally found him, it was too late. John was already gone, and she was left feeling helpless and miserable. +James was an adventurous 3 year old. He was always looking for ways to have fun. Today he had an impressive idea. He found a piece of paper and decided to use it to play a game. + +James took the paper outside and spread it out on the ground. He ran around it as fast as he could, pushing himself to go faster and faster. He loved the feeling of the wind on his face as he speeded around the paper. + +The next day, James took the paper back outside, but this time he had a plan. He took the paper, ran around it a few times, and then folded it up into a little boat. He placed the paper boat into a puddle and watched as it quickly sped across the water. + +He was so proud that his paper boat was working so well. He cheered as the boat raced across the puddle. James was so impressed with his paper boat that he wanted to show it off to his friends. He took the paper boat off to the local park, where all his friends were gathered, and soon the whole group was watching in awe as the paper boat sped across the lake. + +James had made an impressive paper boat and had found a way to have lots of fun with it. It just goes to show that a little paper can go a long way with a creative 3 year old. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to lend his things to someone. He had a wallet with him and it had two pockets. He was very busy so he couldn't go to lend it right away. + +The little boy went to a friend and asked if he could borrow his wallet. His friend said yes and the little boy was very happy. He went to his house and took out the money in his wallet and put it in his friend's wallet. + +When he was done, the little boy was very busy with other things. But he remembered to go back to his friend and lend them the wallet back. + +The friend said thank you and the little boy smiled. He was so glad that he could lend his wallet to someone. After that, he went back home feeling really happy. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. His name was Joe and he lived in a big city. Every day he would sit by his window and think. He would think about what he wanted from life and his big dreams. + +Sometimes, Joe thought his dreams were so big he could never make them come true. But he kept thinking about them anyway. He thought about one day travelling the world and owning a big house. + +Last week, Joe made a plan. He decided to save up his money and put it away. Then, one day he would be able to buy a ticket and go on an adventure. He was so excited, he could almost feel the wind in his hair! + +So, Joe kept thinking and he kept dreaming. He was sure that if he worked hard enough, he could make his dreams come true one day. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane wanted to borrow a book to read, so she went to the library. The librarian showed Jane a perfect book. But when she tried to borrow it, the librarian said, "No, this book is too special to borrow." Jane was very sad. + +The librarian saw how sad Jane was and said, "I have a plan! I will let you borrow the book, but you must promise to take good care of it. When you are finished, you must bring the book back." + +Jane was so excited! She thanked the librarian and promised to take perfect care of the book. Jane read the book and when she was finished, she returned it to the library. The librarian was very happy and said, "Thank you for bringing the book back. Now others can enjoy it as much as you did!" + +Jane smiled and went back home. Everyone lived happily ever after. +The harbor was filled with boats. It sparkled in the sun like a sapphire. One of the boats was named The Bitter. + +John and his dad were on the boat. They took a bucket and started to pour. The bucket was filled with salty water from the harbor. + +John asked his dad, "What are we doing?" + +His dad replied, "We are going to make the boat go faster." + +John watched as the salty water slowly poured from the bucket into the ocean. After a while, the boat began to speed up. + +John was happy and shouted, "Faster, faster!" + +His dad smiled and said, "See, salty water has a bitter taste, but it makes our boat much faster!" +Leo loved to bathe. He loved splashing in the water and felt so happy when he was done. + +One day, Leo had to exercise. He was very bored because he just wanted to bathe again! But his mom said he had to exercise first. + +So, Leo had to do jumping jacks and run around. After a few minutes of this, he was so tired he could barely move. + +But his mom said he had to keep going. Finally, it was time to take a break. Leo was so relieved that he could go back to his favorite thing: bathing! + +He jumped in the water and was happy. Now he knew how to do the boring exercises and he could play in the bathtub afterwards. +Robbie was a cute little boy who loved to play with his toy guitar. Every day he would pretend to be a rock star, playing songs and singing for his toys. + +One day, Robbie and his guitar were in the garden, when some of the other children from the neighbourhood came over to play. They all wanted to hold his guitar and he mistakengly gave them permission, not knowing what would happen. + +Suddenly, Robbie saw his guitar in the hands of one of the children, and they refused to give it back. "Give me my guitar!" shouted Robbie, but the other children refused. They started to fight and argue. + +Realising that he could not win the fight, Robbie decided to use his smarts. He said to the other children, "If you give me back my guitar, I can show you how to play it. It will be so much fun!" + +The other children could see that Robbie was right, so they agreed and gave the guitar back to him. Robbie was so happy, he taught them all how to play his guitar and they all had a great time. +Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary wanted to help her mom cook dinner, so she eagerly asked her mom, "Can I help you cook?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can." + +Mary was so excited! She put on an apron and started gathering the ingredients out of the cupboard. Soon she noticed some trouble— the eggs were cracked! She went to her mom to tell her what had happened. + +Her mom said, "Oh no! We don't have any more eggs. We will have to come up with another plan." +Mary thought and thought, and then she said, "I know! Let's make some popcorn!" + +Mary's mom smiled, and the two of them eagerly started to cook the popcorn. They added some salt, butter, and cheese, and soon the kitchen was filled with the delicious smell of popcorn. Mary's mom said, "See, Mary, you don't always need eggs to make something yummy!" + +Mary nodded and smiled. She was so proud of herself for helping to cook dinner, and she knew that she would ask her mom for help cooking again soon! +Jimmy was playing in the park, when he saw something strange in the sandpit. He went to take a closer look and noticed a dead animal. Jimmy felt scared and he screamed. + +His mum heard the loud scream and ran over to him. When she saw the animal, she said “Don’t worry, Jimmy. It’s dead.†She picked Jimmy up and wrapped him in a towel + +“Let’s go home now,†said his mum. They hurried away and Jimmy felt safe again. + +When they got back home, Jimmy’s mum took the towel off and gave him a big hug. “It’s ok now, Jimmy. No more screaming.†+Jimmy smiled and everything was alright again. +Once, there was an adorable little girl called Abigail. She was always very curious and loved to explore all the things that were around her house. One day, Abigail asked her mom why there were so many books on the bookshelf. + +Her mom said to her, “Well Abigail, those books have come from different places. Some of them have been given to us by our friends, and others have been bought at the store." + +Abigail came closer to the bookshelf and started examining the books. She was fascinated by all the different books and asked her mom if she could keep one of them. + +Her mom smiled and said, “Of course you can! Pick one of the books that you find most interesting.†+ +Abigail quickly ran to the bookshelf and started looking through all the books. After a few minutes, she found one she really liked and carefully grabbed it. Abigail was so happy and hugged her mom, both of them filled with joy. This was the start of Abigail’s love for books and from then on, she always kept a special place in her heart for her bookshelf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a dry, fluffy bear that she loved. Every night she would hug it tightly, and all her nightmares went away. + +One day, the little girl had a bad dream. It was a very scary nightmare. The bear did not help this time, and the nightmare stayed. She felt so scared, but then she remembered something. Her mum had told her, "When you are scared, look for what you own". + +The little girl remembered that she owned the dry, fluffy bear - and it made her feel better! She hugged the bear tightly, and the nightmare slowly went away. She felt safe and cosy, and calm again. + +The little girl never forgot that she owned the dry, fluffy bear. Whenever she felt scared, she knew it would make her feel better. +Little Rufus was so excited. Today was the day he was going to the petting farm! + +He and his mommy had been planning the trip for days. His mommy had said that he was going to get to pet a lot of furry animals. + +When Rufus and his mommy arrived, little Rufus could barely contain his excitement. He wanted to find all the furry animals as fast as he could. + +But before he could, something caught his eye: a big furry haystack. He asked his mommy what it was, and she said, "That's a haystack, Rufus. It's full of delicious hay. The animals will chew it up later on." + +Rufus couldn't wait to see the animals chewing the hay! All he could think about was how delicious it would taste. + +When the time finally came, little Rufus watched as all different kinds of animals ate the hay. His eyes got so wide with joy he could barely contain himself. The hay was actually delicious, just like his mommy said it would be! +Once upon a time there was an old man. He was very elderly. He lived alone and he liked to walk around the park. One day, a little girl saw him. She had dark purple hair. She said 'hello' to the old man and he smiled. + +The old man opened his bag and he gave the little girl a present. She opened the present - it was a purple pencil! The little girl was so happy and she thanked the old man. + +But then another little girl came running. She was jealous and she wanted the purple pencil for herself. She ran to the old man and she shouted 'give me that pencil!'. The old man felt upset, but the first little girl was brave and she shouted 'No! It's mine!'. + +The old man smiled and he told the two little girls 'Friends are kind and we should share'. He kissed the first little girl on the forehead and gave the second little girl a hug. + +The two little girls shared the pencil and they realised the old man was right. From then on they became friends and they shared all their things. The old man was so pleased. + +This story has a moral - sharing is caring! We should always be kind and share with others. +Joe was a shy 3 year old. He liked to play outside and he and his family were out in the park one day. Joe spotted something that caught his eye. Sitting in some of the tall grass was a piece of cardboard. He bent down to get a better look. + +Joe grabbed the cardboard and ran back to where his family was waiting for him. His father smiled at him. Joe was so excited! + +"Can I keep it, Daddy?" Joe asked. + +"Sure," his dad said, giving Joe a big hug. + +Joe was so happy. He dragged the cardboard around everywhere. He would carry it up and down the slide and even push it around in the grass. He was never shy about having fun! + +One day, Joe noticed that the cardboard was getting worn out. His dad said it was time to give it away and get a new one. + +Joe was a bit shy about it, but he knew it was the right thing to do. So he found someone in the park who could use the cardboard more than him, and proudly handed it over. +One dark night a little girl named Sara was playing in the garden. She heard a strange noise and suddenly started to shiver. She looked around, but couldn't see what it was. Suddenly she saw something orange in the bushes. It was a squash! Sara was scared, but then remembered it was just a squash. She touched it and it was so soft and sweet. She carried the squash carefullly inside and it became her special friend. From that day forward, Sara and the squash became the best of friends. Every day they'd go outside to play together in the garden. Sara was never scared again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called John. He had the kindest mother who always helped him. One day, John had a dream. In his dream, he wanted to fly to the stars. But when he tried, he couldn't fly away. So he told his mother about his dream. + +But instead of helping him, his mother told him it wasn't real. She said it was too hard to fly to the stars. John was sad and asked his mother how he could make his dream come true. But his mother just said it couldn't happen and walked away. + +John was very upset. He wanted to make his dream come true. But his kind mother had refused to help him. So John stopped dreaming. He never tried to fly to the stars again. +John wanted to go to the park, but his mother said he had to wait. She said if he didn't delay, she would make him a special treat. +John was very excited and waited hard in the corner. But the wait seemed long and his legs got very sore. +Finally, Mom said it was time to go! He ran outside to the park and saw a flame in the snow. +John was so excited and hopped around the flame. His mom said it was too hot but John thought it was fun to play the game. +John and Mom played together until the sun went down. When it was time to go, John skipped back to town. +John had enjoyed a fun day, but he remembered what his mother said: the most important thing was to delay ahead. +Once there was a little girl who loved naps. She would have a nap every day in a big, comfy bed. After her nap, she always felt cool and refreshed. + +One day, she went to the store and found a big, juicy lollipop. It was her favorite flavor, strawberry. She couldn't wait to eat it! + +She went back to her bed, lay down and enjoyed the delicious lollipop. After she finished eating it, she happily went back to sleep. The lollipop made her nap even better! + +When she woke up, she felt so cool and happy. She realized that having a lollipop right before napping really made it enjoyable. + +From then on, she would always make sure to reach for a lollipop before taking her nap, and she was always so refreshed and happy when she awoke. The lollipop was the key to making her nap even better! +One day, Jack wanted to have something very yummy. So he asked his mom and dad for help. Dad said, "Let's take a taxi and go to the grocery store to get some yummy food." So Jack and Dad hopped in a taxi and drove to the store. + +When they arrived, Jack's eyes lit up at all the yummy food. He wanted to buy it all! But Dad said, "Which one do you want?" Jack pointed to a big bag of delicious rainbow mix. Dad bought it for him and Jack was so happy! + +They went back home and Jack ran straight to the kitchen. He showed mom the rainbow mix and asked if she would help him make a yummy treat. Mom said, "Yes, let's mix it with a bit of milk and bake it in the oven!" + +Jack watched as his mom mixed the milk and rainbow mix together. He was so excited and kept tasting it. Finally, the treat was ready. Jack and his family enjoyed their yummy snack together. They all agreed it was the most delicious treat ever! +Once upon a time, there was a careless little monkey. One day the monkey wanted to go outside and play in the scenic season. He loaded his pockets with delicious fruits and his backpack with toys. + +He started walking and realized he was lost. So he started walking back, but he saw a group of other monkeys huddled around something. He went closer and saw they were loading shells onto a boat. He was so curious that he wanted to help too. + +The monkeys saw him and started chasing him. All the careless little monkey wanted to do was play. But instead he was running and screaming, trying to find his way home. Suddenly he tripped and fell onto a pile of rocks. + +The monkeys caught up to him and he was so scared. They put him on the boat with the shells and sailed away. + +The careless little monkey was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day, she came across a huge tree, and she wanted to know what was inside. She climbed up it, and after a long climb, she found a box hanging off one of the branches. She opened it and found a delicious pill inside. + +The girl asked the tree, "What is this pill?" + +The tree answered, "It is a magical pill that will make all of your dreams come true!" + +The girl was eager to try it, but something inside her said that she should be careful. She asked the tree, "Should I take the pill?" + +The tree answered, "It is up to you. But, it is very powerful and you should think carefully before you make a decision." + +The girl thought about it for a while and finally decided to heed the tree's advice. She thanked the tree, put the pill back in its box, and then climbed down the tree. + +Though the girl had been tempted by the pill, she was happy she had made the decision to not take it because she knew it was better to think before she acted. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sarah went for a walk with her mommy. She saw an exciting thing in the distance - a volcano! She asked her mommy why it was there, so her mommy told her, "This volcano is harmless, which means it won't hurt anyone. It's been shut for a long time." + +Sarah was so curious that she wanted to get closer, so she started walking towards the volcano. But her mother told her, "No, Sarah. It's too dangerous to get close! We must stay away." + +Sarah was sad, and asked her mommy, "How do we know it won't open soon?" Her mommy gave her a hug, smiled, and said, "Because the volcano is shut, and it's been shut for a very long time!" + +Sarah was happy and relieved at the same time. She smiled and said, "Yes! And it'll stay shut forever!" + +Then, Sarah and her mommy walked away from the volcano, because it was shut and harmless. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Max. She was very excited to make something on her own, so she went to look for things she could use. + +Max found a box with lots of paper, glue and a folder. She eagerly took all the items and started to make something special. First, she took the paper and cut it into small pieces. Then she placed the pieces inside the folder, arranging them neatly. + +Max worked hard, but it wasn't easy. Finally, she was finished! She placed the folder on the table, admiring her work. It looked very light, but it was still very beautiful and she was very proud of herself. + +And that's how Max made her special folder and made a happy ending. Yay! +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl. She had a very special skill of being able to pick the ripest fruits with one look. Every season, she would drop a few fruits off at the nearby old age home for the elderly. + +One day, the girl noticed that she was running out of fruit to drop off. She looked everywhere but to no avail! + +Just then, the girl heard a soft voice say "you have a kind heart, daughter. If you keep giving, the universe will alway replenish". The girl was surprised to see an old man standing right beside her. + +The old man showed her that the season had changed, and the fruits had all ripened up. The girl realised that the same thing would happen every season - as long as she kept being generous, the universe will keep replenishing. + +The moral of the story is that when we give, the universe gives back more than what we give. +Once upon a time there was a chicken. He was the original chicken. He liked to wander around and support other animals. He helped feed a bunny and taught a puppy how to play tag. + +One day, the chicken saw a kitty who was feeling very sad. He knew that the kitty needed his support. He hopped over to the kitty and said “Hi! I am the original chicken and I can help you feel better.†The kitty smiled and thanked him. + +The chicken helped the kitty find some nice grass to nibble and showed her how to find bugs to eat. They played for hours until the kitty felt much better. The kitty gave the chicken a big hug before running off to find her friends. + +The chicken was glad he was able to give his help and support. He would always remember that he was the original chicken. +One day, a young boy was walking by the beach. He felt the sunshine on his skin and smiled. Suddenly, he heard a loud scream coming from the water. He looked out and saw a hand waving in the waves. He knew he had to help! + +The boy ran down to the water and grabbed the hand. Out of the waves came a little girl. She was only three years old and was screaming for help. The boy held the little girl close and said he would keep her safe. + +The young boy and girl walked away from the beach. As they did, the boy thought about how brave the little girl was. He was glad he was there to help her. He smiled thinking of their adventure. +Once there was a boy. He was kind-hearted and gentle. He had many friends. One day, the boy decided to leave his home. He told his friends, "I have to go on an adventure. But I'll be back soon." + +His friends waved goodbye as he set off. On his travels he met a nice old lady who asked the boy to help her carry her bags. The boy was so kind he agreed without hesitation. + +The old lady said to the boy, "Your kindness will be rewarded. If you keep doing good deeds, something wonderful will happen to you." + +The boy smiled and kept travelling. Eventually, he reached a beautiful hill, more beautiful than he'd ever seen before. He stopped, gazing in wonder. When he looked around he saw a small garden full of colorful flowers. And that's where he found a wonderful surprise - a golden key. + +The key was from the old lady. She said she knew he was kind and this was a reward. With the key, the boy unlocked many adventures and made many more friends. He was very happy and he never forgot what the old lady said. Kindness always brings its rewards. +Once upon a time there was a puppy, her name was Princess. Every day Princess liked to look up in the sky and watch the sun shine. One day Princess was very anxious. She didn't understand why the sky was dark and she couldn't find the sun. She kept looking and looking until, suddenly, she saw the sun start to shine again! Princess was so relieved and happy. She hopped up and down in delight as the sun continued to shine. From then on she knew that every day the sun would shine, no matter how anxious she got. +Once upon a time, there was a mysterious banana. It was a very special banana and no one knew where it had come from. Everyone wanted to buy it because it was so special. + +One day, a boy named Timmy came along and wanted to buy the mysterious banana. He asked the shopkeeper how much it was and the shopkeeper said he had to sell it for five dollars. + +Timmy had five dollars and so he bought the mysterious banana. He took it home and ate it. It tasted so delicious and it was very special. + +Timmy was very happy with the mysterious banana. From that day on, he always wanted to buy mysterious bananas. +Once there was a cute little girl named Emma who was very stubborn. She liked to ride her bicycle around the park every day. One day, she went riding around the park and saw a shiny shell on the ground. She stopped and picked it up. It was the most beautiful shell she had ever seen! Emma smiled and put it in her pocket. + +That night, she showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "That is a very special shell, Emma. You should take it to the beach and let it go, so it can find its way back to the sea." + +But Emma didn't want to let go of her special shell. She was too stubborn. She argued with her mom, but her mom wouldn't change her mind. + +Finally, Emma decided to take the shell to the beach. She slowly put it in the ocean and watched as it disappeared. But just as the shell was floating away, Emma smiled and knew that she had done the right thing. +One day, a little girl named Jenny was playing in the park. She was feeling very hungry, so her Mom called her over to the bench. Mommy was holding some money and said, "Jenny, let's go get something to eat. You must be so hungry. + +Jenny yelled, "Yes!" and ran over to Mommy. + +Mommy and Jenny went to the food shop. Mommy said, "What do you want to eat?" Jenny smiled and said, "I want some ice cream!" Mommy laughed and said, "Alright, let's get some ice cream." + +So, they bought a big tub of ice cream. Jenny was so happy! She ate it all and said, "That was yummy!" + +They both laughed and went home. Jenny was no longer feeling hungry. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a funny little girl. Everywhere she went, she took her mug with her. One day, she was walking down the street when she saw a funny bird. She wanted to look closer, so she stopped. She put her mug down on the ground and slowly crept closer to the bird. But just as she was about to reach the bird, it flew away. She laughed and smiled as it flew away. She quickly picked up her mug and kept walking. That was a fun adventure! The end. +Once upon a time there was a huge, scary monster. The monster wanted to steal lots of things, but he couldn't because he was too slow. + +One day the monster saw a huge barrel and he said to himself, "I can steal that!" So he ran as fast as he could and he grabbed the barrel. He was so excited! + +But just then a brave little boy came up to him and told him to put the barrel back. "No!" shouted the monster, shaking his head. The boy knew he could not fight the monster, so he ran away and told his mom what happened. + +When his mom heard what happened, she was so angry. She ran to the monster and said, "You must put the barrel back. It's not yours." The monster was surprised and scared. He put the barrel back and ran away. + +And since then, the brave little boy and his mom have always kept their eyes open to make sure no one tries to steal anything. +Once upon a time there lived a sailor. He worked in the deep blue ocean and lived a happy life. + +One day, the sailor wanted to take a break from his job and go on an adventure. He met his friend who was a boat captain. +The sailor asked the Captain, “Will you take me on an adventure?†+The Captain replied, “I will take you out, but it’s a secret! I’ll show you when we get there.†+ +So the Sailor hopped on the boat and sailed away. As they sailed, the Captain told him to close his eyes. He said, “Don’t peek, or the surprise will get spoiled!†+ +When they finally reached the destination, the Sailor opened his eyes. He couldn’t believe his eyes. It was a deep ocean trench with a large coral reef. + +The sailor was enchanted by this beautiful sight and thanked the Captain for bringing him on this adventure. +The Captain replied, “Anytime, sailor! This is one of the best secret places in the world.†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Joe. He was only three years old and liked to play. +One day, Joe was outside in the garden. He noticed a big, round melon in the garden. He wanted to play with it, so he poked it with his finger. Suddenly, the melon split open and its insides were spread all over the ground. The melon had become broken! + +Joe was scared, and started to cry. He thought he had done something bad by poking the melon. Suddenly, he heard someone talking. It was his mum. She said, "Don't cry, Joe. Breaking melons is nothing to be afraid of!" + +Joe looked up at his mum. He was glad to know that it was okay to have poked the broken melon, and he stopped crying. He looked around in the garden and saw a lot of new things to play with, so he ran off to explore! +Once upon a time, there was an orange fish called Spot. He swam in the ocean every day looking for his job. He tried to find something to do that was fun and exciting. + +One day, he saw a large orange net in the ocean and decided he wanted to use it for his job. Spot swam to the surface of the water and grabbed the big orange net. He pulled the net back down to the depths of the ocean and filled it with lots of fish! + +Spot was so happy with his job. He was now an orange fish-catcher! He enjoyed filling the orange net with fishes every day. + +At the end of the day, Spot would pull his net full of orange fishes back to the surface and release them back into the ocean. He was happy with his job and swam every day in search of more fishes to catch! +Once there was a brave boy, who loved to have adventures. He was sad one day because the birds in his garden disappeared. He wanted to find them, and he looked everywhere, but he couldn't find them. + +One day he found an old bow and arrow in his attic, and he smiled. He imagined he was shooting arrows all over the garden, and the birds would then reappear. + +But when he tried to shoot his bow and arrow, it didn't work. He found out it was these were only fake arrows, made out of wood. He was very disappointed. + +"Oh no!" he said, "What can I do now to find the birds?" + +At that moment, his mom came in the room. "Don't worry," she said, "I'm sure the birds will come back soon." + +And sure enough, the birds did reappear in the garden a few days later. The little boy was very happy, and he knew he had been brave to not give up! +Once upon a time there was a very curious little girl called Emma. Emma loved exploring and always wanted to find new things. + +One day she was walking in the park and she saw something new. It was a grape! + +"What is that?" she asked her mummy. + +"It's a grape, Emma," said her mummy. + +Emma was very excited and asked her mummy if she could have a bite. Her mummy nodded and gave her the grape. As she bit into it, the sweet and juicy flavour filled her mouth. + +Emma was delighted and ran around the park shouting "The grape is yummy!" When the grape was finished, it was time to go home. Emma thanked her mummy, who said "It's time to end our walk, Emma". + +Emma smiled and they went home. +Once upon a time, there was an owner and their puppy. The puppy was very curious and always exploring the world around him. One day, the puppy was in the garden in front of the house. He saw a beautiful flower and he wanted to pick it. But he knew the owner did not want him to. So he lied. He said to the owner, "I'm just looking at it, I'm not picking it!" + +The owner was very suspicious but the puppy kept smiling. He was so cute and she finally let him off with a warning. So the puppy kept on exploring, now even more curious than before. + +Soon enough, the puppy found himself outside the neighbour's house. He saw a bone in their garden. He wanted the bone, so he lied again and said,"I'm just looking at it, I'm not taking it!" + +The owner quickly ran over and grabbed the bone before the puppy had a chance. The puppy was so sad, but he knew to not lie again! +Once upon a time, there was a kind radish. It wanted to find some friends to play but it could hardly find any. Everywhere it looked, it seemed like no one wanted to be friends with the radish. + +One day, the kind radish happened across a watermelon. The watermelon asked the radish if it wanted to play. The radish was thrilled and said yes! The two had lots of fun playing together. + +The next day, the two were playing again. The radish wanted to try a new game but the watermelon disagreed. The radish was sad and felt left out. The watermelon could see the radish was upset and tried to make it feel better. The watermelon asked the radish if it wanted to do something else instead. The radish was happy and agreed. + +From that day on, the radish and the watermelon were the best of friends. They would always try new things together and never disagree. It was lovely to see how kind the two friends were to each other. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, named James and Abigail. They lived in a small village and loved to play together. One day, James noticed the laundry in Abigail's yard. He asked, "What is that?" + +Abigail smiled and replied, "It is my laundry! Look at this unique shirt I made for myself." Then she spread out the shirt for him to see. + +James was amazed at how special the shirt was. He said, "That is so cool! I want one too." + +Abigail laughed, saying, "The best way to make something unique is to be creative and think differently." + +James and Abigail went on to play together, and James thought about how he could make something unique. + +Moral: Being unique and creative makes life interesting. +Jack and his mom were having a great day. They decided to go to their favorite spot, the park. + +Mom said, "Let's go, Jack!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yay!" + +They got to the park, and Jack spotted the brown sand. He ran over to it and started playing. + +Suddenly, there was a loud sound. Jack asked, "Mom, what's that noise?" + +Mom replied, "It's a printing job. That's where people make things with ink." + +Jack was curious and asked, "Can I do that, too?" + +Mom said, "No, Jack. That's someone's job, so you can't do it." + +Jack pouted, disappointed that he couldn't print, but he still had fun. After a while, they went home, and the printing job was done. +Once upon a time there was a big castle. Inside the castle lived a princess. Every day the princess would rock in her chair and listen to her special music. + +One day the princess wanted to explore outside the castle. She put on her coat and left. As she walked around, she noticed a big rock. She thought it looked interesting so she put it in her pocket. + +When the princess got back to the castle the king noticed something was different. He asked the princess if she had taken anything outside, and she felt guilty. She pulled the rock out of her pocket and showed it to the king. + +The king smiled and said he liked it. He put the rock in front of the castle for everyone to see. The princess was happy and felt no more guilt. Everyone in the kingdom admired the special rock from then onwards. +Sammy was a 3 year old boy who loved to learn new things. He studied every day and was very curious about the world. One day, Sammy's Mom asked him an interesting question. + +"Sammy," she said, "what do you think about weights?" + +Sammy was a bit confused. "What do you mean?" he asked. + +"Well," Mom said, "weights are heavy things that people use to make their bodies stronger. Some people like weights, but some people think weights are disgusting." + +Sammy thought about it for a moment before he said, "I think I want to study weights. I don't think they're disgusting - I think they're interesting!" + +His Mom smiled and gave him a hug. From that day on, Sammy started studying weights every day, learning more and more about how they can help make our bodies strong. He was very proud of himself. +One day, Sue and her mom went outside. Sue saw a bird fly high in the sky. She felt so excited and asked her mom, "Can I fly too?" + +Her mom said, "No, Sue. You can't fly like a bird." + +Sue was so sad. But then her mom said, "But I have an idea. We can make a pie and put wings on it. That way, it can fly!" + +Sue smiled and ran inside. She brought a bowl and mixed all the ingredients to make an ordinary pie. Then they put wings on the pie and flew it around the backyard. + +They both laughed and flew the pie higher and higher! Sue was so happy she got to fly a pie. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He lived on a farm with his family. Every day, he liked to go outside and explore. One day, he found a brush lying in the grass. He was excited. He wanted to show it to his mom and dad. He knew they would love it. He quickly picked it up and ran inside. + +However, his mom and dad were busy. They didn't even hear him come in. So he decided to store the brush in his bedroom. He placed it on a shelf next to his bed. + +The next morning, his mom came into his room and saw the brush. She was surprised. She said the brush belonged to her and asked him why he didn't tell her he had found it. + +The little boy felt sad and guilty. He explained that he wanted to show her the brush and he was excited about it. His mom was understanding and gave the little boy a hug. They both decided the best thing to do was to store the brush in the kitchen cupboard. + +From then on, the little boy knew what to do whenever he found something. He would always tell his mom and dad so they could get excited with him. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers who lived near the sea. They were always together and had lots of fun. + +One day, they went to the beach and saw the beautiful blue waves in the ocean. They started to quarrel about who could go in the water first. + +But then they remembered something. They remembered their mother telling them that if they were nice to each other, they would always have fun together. + +So they decided they would play together instead of arguing. They laughed and had lots of fun in the waves. They were so glad they didn't quarrel and that they chose to do something nice instead. + +The end. +Mummy had a big event to go to. She was looking very pretty in her beautiful dress. + +"How do I look?" She asked. + +Her two small children looked up at her, their eyes wide with admiration. + +"You look so lovely." They said happily. + +Mummy smiled, then got to work. She swept and cleaned the kitchen, making it clear and tidy. She made sure the bath was clean and the bedroom was organised. + +The children watched as Mummy scrubbed and wiped the surfaces to make sure everything was clean and ready for her event. + +Finally, when it was time for her to go, the children said goodbye warmly and waved as she drove away. + +Mummy was sure that her children had done an excellent job of helping her get ready for her event. +Once upon a time, there was a big tall tree in the middle of a large field near the shore. Every morning a little bird would come and perch on the tall tree and sing a sweet song. Everyone in the nearby town would stop and listen. + +One day the little bird was feeling very tired and so it decided to rest on the beach. It flew down to the shore, and softly landed on the sand. The sun was shining brightly, and the waves were rolling in and out. + +The little bird found a big, tall rock on the beach and hopped up onto it. It looked around and then snuggled up and rested. It enjoyed feeling the warmth of the sun on its wings and listening to the sounds of the waves. + +After a while, the little bird opened its eyes and flew away, happy and refreshed from its rest by the shore. +Sandy was in a rush to get to her meeting. She picked up her bag and ran as fast she could. Suddenly, she heard a loud crash. She stopped and looked down. Her old bag had broken. Sandy felt so sad. She wanted to go to her meeting but now she had to stop to fix her bag. She took out her tools and started to put her bag back together. + +Soon, Sandy was done and she felt ready. She gave her bag a big hug and started to rush again. This time she was careful not to trip. Eventually, she made it to her meeting. She was happy to find out it hadn't started without her. + +Sandy thanked her luck for helping her reach the meeting in time. She was relieved that her broken bag didn't stop her from reaching her goal. +Once upon a time there lived a monkey who loved to wash. Every morning, he would jump into the river to wash himself. He was so fast that he was done washing in no time. + +One day, while he was washing, he saw a thick line of bubbles in the river. He had never seen anything like it before, so he decided to follow the bubbles. The bubbles kept floating downstream, so he followed and followed until he found a pond. + +The pond was so big and filled with life. The monkey had never seen anything so magical before! He saw big, colourful fish swimming around and was so excited. + +He asked the fish, "Can I come and wash with you?" The fish replied, "Yes, but be careful not to disturb our home". So the monkey decided to jump in the pond and wash with the fish. He was so happy that he stayed there until the sun went down. + +With a big smile, the monkey thanked the fish before returning home. From then on, every morning he would jump into the river and make his way to the pond, happy to wash with the fish. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf old man who lived in a small house. He had a chimney in the middle of his roof. + +One day, the old man decided to set out on a journey. He packed all his belongings and headed off down the road. + +As he was walking, he came across a little girl who was playing in the middle of the street. The little girl was holding a toy and it was almost too heavy for her to carry. She asked the old man for help. + +The old man said to the little girl, "You can put the toy in my chimney if you like. It won't get wet or lost and you can come back for it whenever you like." + +The little girl thanked the old man and carefully placed the toy in the old man's chimney. + +The old man smiled and said goodbye and the little girl waved back as he walked away. + +From then on, the old man and the little girl were friends and they would meet and chat every now and then. The little girl would always come and get her toy from the chimney and the old man would never forget to smile at her as a sign of friendship. +Jill and Jack were excited to go to the beach. It was so much fun to play in the sand and swim in the water. They shared a cooler full of snacks. + +"This will make our day much better!", said Jack with a smile. + +Suddenly, a wave came crashing into their cooler. Some of their snacks were scattered everywhere. + +Jill was so mad. She shouted, "That was not cool!" + +Jack was very sorry. He said, "I'm so sorry, Jill. Let me help you." + +Jack bent down and started to help Jill pick up the snacks. But it was no use; the snacks were covered in sand. Then, Jack had a good idea. + +"Let's print some pictures of pictures of snacks", he said. + +Jack opened the printer and printed out a bunch of pictures of snacks. He handed one to Jill. + +"This will cool off your mad hotter!" he said. + +Jill was very thankful. She hugged Jack and said, "Thanks! This was really nice of you!" + +Both of them had a much better day at the beach. They shared their printed snacks with other beach-goers and everyone had a great time. +Once upon a time there was a big, brown bear. The bear was walking in the forest when he saw a top. The top was spinning and bouncing around and the bear thought it looked very playful. + +The bear wanted to join the game, so he tried to catch the top, but he couldn't! He started to get very frustrated, so he stopped and stared at the top. + +But the top wouldn't stop spinning, so the bear started to think. He thought that maybe he needed to be more gentle, so he tried to catch the top again, this time very carefully. + +And his plan worked! He managed to catch the top and he had a lot of fun with it. He even smiled as he turned the top and watched it bounce around the forest. + +The moral of the story is to never get too frustrated if something you want to do is hard. You just need to be patient and think cleverly, and you will find a way to make it work! +Once there was a boy named Mike. Mike's mom wanted him to play outside and to have fun. So she took Mike to a park and showed him the swing. Mike was so happy, he ran over to play. He hopped onto the swing and felt so cool. + +Mike's mom watched him swinging and smiled. She saw how much Mike was enjoying himself. + +When it was time to go, Mom paid the park. She paid for Mike to have fun and be happy. + +Mike waved goodbye to the swing and smiled. He looked forward to coming back and playing on the swing again! +Once upon a time, there was an ugly pastel bunny. The bunny hopped around the garden, playing and enjoying the sunshine. + +Suddenly, the bunny's tummy growled. He was so hungry and began searching for something yummy to eat. After a few minutes, the bunny spotted a delicious looking carrot and hopped over to it. + +But then, the bunny noticed something else. A big, scary spider was sitting on the carrot! The bunny was afraid and so he delayed eating the carrot. + +The bunny started hopping away, searching for something else to eat. After a while, he found a pretty pastel flower and quickly snatched it up. + +No spiders here! The bunny felt relieved, and began to munch on the delicious flower. Mcch, mcch, mcch! The bunny was so pleased and he finished eating the flower happy and content. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and Jill. Every day they went outside to play and explore the big world around them. + +One day, Jack found a big, interesting acorn in the woods. He came to Jill and said in an excited voice, "Hey Jill! Look what I found. I found a big and interesting acorn. We should bring it home." + +Jill smiled and agreed. She suggested that they should invite the acorn to come and play with them. Jack thought this was a great idea and quickly agreed. + +So they took the acorn home and put it in the garden. Jack and Jill asked the acorn to come out to play with them. The acorn didn't move. + +Jack and Jill were really sad and wondered why the acorn was not joining them. Suddenly they realised that the acorn was only an object and could not come and play with them even if it wanted to. + +Jack and Jill vowed to never forget this lesson and never invite something to come and play with them unless it can move and speak. +Once upon a time there was an enormous tree. It was so big, the branches nearly touched the sky! Two friends, Millie and Tim, decided to explore the tree. + +Millie looked around the tree and said, "Wow! It's so big! What should we do here?" + +Tim thought for a moment and then said, "Let's count the hangers!" + +Millie smiled and said, "That's a really fun idea!" + +The two friends searched the tree and counted the hangers while they looked around. As they counted, they talked and laughed. + +After they counted all of the hangers, they climbed back down the tree. Millie looked at Tim and said, "That was fun! We should do it again soon!" Tim agreed, and they ran off to their next adventure. +Annie and Bob were best friends. They were going on a safari together. They were so excited to take lots of pictures. + +Annie and Bob talked about the safari adventure on their way there. They talked about all kinds of animals they would see and all kinds of interesting places they would visit. + +When they arrived at the wildlife park, Annie and Bob were so amazed by the original beauty they saw. They saw giraffe, zebras, and other incredible creatures. + +At the end of the day, they found a special spot in the jungle to rest. They could still hear the animals in the background. Bob gestured to Annie and they both nodded in agreement. Annie suggested they should come back to this spot. Bob nodded again. + +As they said goodbye, Annie and Bob knew they would come back to the safari as soon as they could. +Max was a very brave little boy. He was especially fond of mustaches. One day he decided to finish growing one of his own. But it was not as easy as Max thought it would be. As the days went on, Max couldn't seem to get much longer hairs on his upper lip. + +One morning, he found himself staring at the bathroom mirror with a very frightened face. He couldn't believe what he saw - his mustache was still only a tiny bit of fuzz. Max felt quite discouraged. + +Just then, his mother walked into the bathroom and asked what was wrong. Max told her about his mustache and she smiled. She told him that some things take time, and soon enough he will finish growing his mustache - it just needs a little more time. + +Max could still not believe it. But when his mother said that growing a mustache was something that he could do, it made him very happy. Over the next few weeks, Max kept trying and trying and he never gave up. He was very pleased one day to find that his mustache has finally grown! + +Max couldn't help but smile to himself. He knew that even though it had taken him a while, he had finished growing his mustache. Max was feeling very proud of himself and he knew that no matter what he faced, he could always finish it - even something like growing a mustache! +Once there was a strong lab named Blink. He loved exploring and was always ready for an adventure. One day he went to the park and saw something he had never seen before. It was very tall and sparkly. Blink's eyes widened and he began to blink as he excitedly ran up to it. + +He sniffed and moved around the mysterious object. He moved his paw back and forth along the object's surface. He moved in a circle around it, stopping every few seconds to blink. + +Suddenly, Blink heard the loud rumble of an engine. He cocked his head and watched as a truck pulled up. People with blue jumpsuits jumped out and carefully loaded the tall object onto the truck. Blink followed along until the truck disappeared over the hill. + +He looked around one last time before turning for home. He couldn't wait to explore again tomorrow and see what new things will blink at him! +Once upon a time, there was a kind and honest worker. He worked hard every day, but he had one problem - his boss. + +The boss wanted the worker to pour too much work into his day, and he wouldn’t listen when the worker said he couldn’t do it. The boss continued to press the worker until one day, the worker couldn’t take it any longer. He spilled his worries out to the boss. + +The boss was furious. He said the worker had to do more, or his job would be a wreck! The worker had to be honest with himself and the boss. He said he couldn’t do it. + +The boss backed off and the worker was relieved. He had been honest, and it had worked! He was glad he had been brave enough to stand up to his boss. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He loved to ride his bike. Every day, Jack would go outside and get on his bike and ride around the park. + +One day, he was going down a hill and he ran over a big root. It was hard, so it made his bike shake a lot. He got off the bike and looked around. He found the root and it was very big. + +He decided to ride his bike over the root again. This time, he went harder and the bike jumped over it. He cheered and kept riding around the park. + +Jack had so much fun the whole day, jumping the root and going around in circles. He even tried doing some tricks on his bike, like going in a figure eight. + +The sun started to go down and Jack went home, happy and tired from his fun ride. +Sammie was a little girl with a big problem. She was troubled. Her mom and dad were arguing all the time. Sammie wanted to make her mom and dad happy again. Then, she had an idea. She would design a house and give it to her mom and dad. + +So Sammie got to work. She drew pictures of the house and put them together. She thought the house would make her mom and dad happy again. When Sammie was finished, she showed it to them. + +But they weren't happy. Instead, they tore up her design and threw it away. Sammie was very sad. No matter what she did, her mom and dad stayed troubled. Nothing was making them happy again. +Once upon a time, there were two kids named Tara and Sammy. They were best friends, and always had lots of fun together. + +One day, they decided to start a special adventure. They both wanted to have some ice-cream, and they knew the best place to get it. + +The two kids organized everything carefully. They put on their shoes, grabbed their jackets and off they went! First, they had to cross the street, and then they went down the big hill. When they reached the ice-cream shop they were so excited! + +Tara and Sammy picked out the most delicious ice-cream they could find. They each got a different flavor and took lots of licks. Finally, they shared a waffle cone, that was their favorite thing of all! + +The two friends enjoyed their special adventure, and made lots of new memories. They were very happy, and decided to make ice-cream their special treat. +Henry was a brave little boy. He had just turned three and was always looking for something exciting to do. One day, he managed to climb up onto the kitchen table. + +Henry looked around in awe and spotted something that caught his eye - an ashtray. He had never seen one before and so he boldly reached out and grabbed it. + +Suddenly, his mum appeared in the doorway and shouted, “Henry, what do you think you are doing? That ashtray is too rough for your little hands!†+ +Henry, who was very brave, smiled and said “I dare touch it, Mum!†His mum, who was secretly very impressed, smiled back and said “Ok, be careful nowâ€. + +Henry was very happy and carefully picked up the ashtray. He held it in his hands and then, carefully and proudly, put it back down on the table and jumped off the table in excitement. + +His mum kissed his forehead and said “That was very brave of you, Henryâ€. Henry smiled and ran off to tell his friends. +Tommy and his mum were having a special tea party. Tommy was helping his mum make the food. She gave him the task of counting out the peas. + +But then something went wrong. Tommy accidentally knocked the plate of peas off the table and onto the floor. + +He tried to pick them all up quickly but some of the peas rolled away. Tommy and his mum chased after them. + +They eventually reached the stove and Tommy started to put the peas on it. He was determined to finish the job quickly. He wanted to help his mum. + +But then his mum noticed the stove was lit. She yelled "No!" as Tommy started to put his hands on the hot stove. + +Mum raced over and pulled Tommy away just in time. They were both relieved, but Tommy felt embarrassed. + +Mum told him to be more careful and to never touch the stove when it was on. She explained that it was very fast and it could hurt him. Now Tommy knew better and he was glad he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful wizard. His name was Wednesday. Wednesday was very magical and knew lots of secrets. + +One day, a brave adventurer arrived. He asked Wednesday a question that had been puzzling him for many days. Wednesday was silent. + +"Please answer my question," the adventurer said. + +But Wednesday refused to answer. He was too powerful. + +The adventurer asked again and again. Eventually, Wednesday became very angry. He waved his arms and muttered something magical under his breath. + +The adventurer suddenly changed shape. He became a small, helpless mouse. + +Wednesday laughed a wicked laugh. He had been too powerful and had given the wrong answer! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to explore the world around her and whenever she went outside and saw a storm in the distance, she ran to it. + +One day, it was really hot, so Lucy knew that a nice storm would be perfect. She ran to the edge of town and waited to see the storm. Finally, she saw a big one forming in the distance and jumped up with joy. + +Just then, in the storm, she saw something shiny and decided to go and explore. When she got closer, she saw it was a big yummy apple! She picked it up and took a big, juicy bite. + +As she was happily munching on the apple, a loud voice boomed down from the sky. "Who dares eat my apple!" it asked in surprise. Lucy was scared but then mustered up the courage to reply, "It is I, Lucy, and it was so yummy!" The voice laughed and said, "Well, enjoy it Lucy, and come back anytime for more of my yummy apples!" +Mommy was in the kitchen preparing dinner. She was making something very healthy. + +"What are you making?" asked her three-year-old daughter. + +"I'm making a delicious dinner - something that is good to feed your body," Mommy said. + +The little girl smiled. She opened the fridge and saw a big bowl of berries. + +"Are these for dinner?" she asked. + +"Yes," said Mommy. "These are your favorite - fresh, juicy and healthy blueberries! We can also have some carrots and a piece of chicken for dinner." + +The little girl jumped for joy. + +"Can I help in the kitchen, Mommy?" she asked. + +"Of course you can," said Mommy. + +The little girl started to wash the carrots and cut them into small pieces. She carefully placed them in the pot and stirred everything together. + +"There, dinner is all done," the little girl said. "It looks very yummy!" + +Mommy and the little girl sat down to eat dinner. They felt so full, healthy and happy. + +"I like to feed my mine," said the little girl with a smile. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Zelda. Zelda was on a mission. She had to find a magical sword and save the world. + +One day, Zelda found the sword in a scary cave. She was very brave and knew she had to get the sword. She ran in and grabbed the sword. + +On the way out, Zelda saw a dragon and was scared. The dragon asked her what she was doing with the sword. Zelda told the dragon that she was going to save the world. The dragon was grateful and let her out of the cave. + +Zelda then ran home with the sword and used it to save the world. Everyone was very happy and grateful to Zelda. Zelda knew that she had done something very special. +Once upon a time, there was a small child who wanted to learn how to play a violin. The child tried his hardest but couldn't make any music come out. He was sad and no one knew why. Every day he would take his violin and try again, but each time he would shrug in disappointment. + +Until one day the child's neighbor, Mr Smith, saw him trying with all his might. He came over and asked why the child was so sad. The child replied that he wanted to learn how to play the violin. Mr Smith laughed and said he could help him. He had been playing the violin since he was a small boy and would teach the child how. + +The child was excited and soon he was able to play a small tune. He smiled and thanked Mr Smith and asked if he wanted to learn too. Mr Smith smiled, and said he already knew what the violin could do. + +The moral of the story is that no one is ever too old to learn something new. Even though Mr Smith was unknown to the child, he was willing to help him learn something new. And soon the child was able to play the violin. +Once upon a time, there were two little friends, Lucy and Marian. One day, they decided to go for a walk in the woods. Lucy was very excited and she kept pointing out all the different types of leaves she saw. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. Marian was scared, but Lucy went to investigate. She was surprised to find a puppy hiding in the bushes. It was very cute, so they decided to take it home with them. + +When they arrived home, Lucy's father was very angry. She knew she had done a wrong thing and felt guilty. Marian spoke up and said "We found it in the woods, please don't be mad". Lucy's father was surprised. He said they could keep the puppy, but they should remember not to take home any surprises they find in the woods again. + +Lucy and Marian hugged the puppy and thanked her father. From that day, they were extra careful when exploring the woods. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog. His name was Max and he loved his master. For years, Max was always by his master's side. + +No matter what the weather was, Max was always ready to go outside with his master. One day, his master told Max to stay at home and wait for him. Max was upset, but he stayed home and stayed loyal, like he always did. + +While his master was away, a strong wind blew in. The wind was so strong that it covered Max's house and his master's house with leaves, twigs, and other things. But Max stayed outside, loyal and brave, and he kept his promise to his master. + +When his master finally came home, he was surprised to see his house covered. But he was even more surprised to see Max still out there being loyal. + +Max's loyal behavior that day taught us a valuable lesson. No matter what happens, it is important to always keep your word and stay loyal to those who love you. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Bob. Every day Bob was very eager to spend time with his family. His favorite breakfast was toast with melted butter and a sprinkling of cinnamon on top. + +One day Bob woke up very excited because his family told him that they were going to spend the day in the park. Bob ran to the kitchen and asked for his favorite breakfast but his mom said no and told him that he had to hurry up and get ready for the park. + +Bob was disappointed but very eager to go to the park and quickly put on his shoes and ran off to the car. Before they drove away, his mom gave him a big piece of toast to nibble on the way! Bob smiled and was happy to be spending the day at the park with his family. +Holly was a wealthy three year old girl. She loved her bedroom and playing in it. One day, when she was playing with her toys, her mum called from the kitchen, "Holly sweetie, come here." + +Holly ran over to the kitchen and asked, "What, mum?" + +"I want you to tell me why you feel so lucky," her mum said. + +Holly thought for a moment, then said with a smile, "I am lucky because I love my bedroom and I am wealthy!" + +"That's right, sweetheart," her mum said, hugging her. "You are very lucky indeed." +Tommy was a three-year-old with a lot of energy. He was always running and jumping around. One day, he heard a loud voice coming from the kitchen. He ran over to see what it was. + +When he arrived, he saw his Mom and Dad seated around the kitchen table. They were having a "crazy" conversation and there were a lot of smiles and laughter. Tommy laughed, too. + +His mom saw him and asked him to take a seat. Tommy wiggled onto the seat and listened to the happy voices. He couldn’t understand what they were saying, but it made him smile. + +He joined in the “crazy†conversation, while they finished eating their dinner. He loved being a part of the family and hearing all their voices. + +When it was time to go to bed, Tommy said good night and gave his Mom and Dad a hug. They were always so happy and he loved that about them. He would never forget their “crazy†conversation at the kitchen table. +Once upon a time there was a fox who lived in the east. The fox seemed very smart and he always tried to find ways to solve problems. One day, the fox was really thirsty and needed some water. He looked all around the east and could not find any water. Then he remembered that there was some water in the west. + +So, he thought to himself, "I can get some water from the west so I should go there." He set out on his way to the west. But as he walked, he noticed other animals had the same idea and were headed in the same direction. + +At last, the fox reached the west and saw that there was a lot of water. He was so happy and drank a lot of it and filled his bucket. But when he looked around him, he noticed that other animals couldn't drink all the water they wanted. There was not enough water for everyone! + +The fox realised that it was not smart to take all the water he wanted without thinking how it would affect other people and animals. So, he went back to the east with only a little water in his bucket. + +This moral story taught us that thinking about other people is always a smart thing to do. Even though we might want something for ourselves, we should consider the feelings of others too. +Once upon a time there were two dragons, one was named Bob and the other was named Sarah. They were best friends and were always looking for something new to do. + +One day, Bob turned to Sarah and said, "Let's decorate a card!" Sarah got excited and started to look for paper and pens. + +Bob was very grumpy and did not want to decorate the card. He told Sarah, "I don't want to decorate the card". Sarah said, "Please, let's try. It will be fun!". + +Finally, Bob agreed and they started to decorate the card. They used pens, coloured paper and all sorts of sparkles and glitter. Bob and Sarah spent so much time making it that they ended up having a lot of fun. When the card was finally done, it was beautiful! + +Bob and Sarah could not believe how wonderful the card looked. They put it on the wall and vowed to never be grumpy again! +Once upon a time, there was a very nice person who loved to trade items with other people. They could trade many different things such as books, toys, and clothes. + +One day, this person decided to trade their special toy to another person. This special toy was made of clay and painted a bright color. + +When they went to trade it, another person said "I'll trade with you but you have to give me something different!" The person agreed and gave the other person something else in exchange for their toy. + +When the person got back home the noticed the toy was missing! The other person must have destroyed it during the trade. + +The person was very upset and never wanted to trade their special toy again! They were determined to never be tricked by another trader again. + +The person was very careful from that day on and always made sure they double checked their trades before they agreed to them. +Once there was a little girl named Jenny who loved getting dressed up. Whenever there was a special occasion, her parents would help her pick out a large and beautiful dress that was just right for her. + +On one such occasion, Jenny was so excited to put on her new dress that she ran out of the house into the garden wearing nothing but the dress. All the neighbours came out to see what the commotion was about and Jenny felt so embarrassed. + +One of her neighbours said "Oh dear, Jenny why don't you put on something else?" But Jenny just stood there not knowing what to do. + +Jenny's mother stepped in and said "It's okay Jenny, come back inside and you can have another dress to wear," + +So Jenny ran back inside and soon changed into a new, large dress and proudly went back outside to show her neighbours. Everyone clapped for Jenny and she couldn't help smiling. +Once there was a little girl who liked to explore. One day, she decided to go for a walk. As she walked, she looked around and noticed something strange in a bush. She slowly moved closer and peeked inside. There she found a melon! She was so excited. + +She wanted to see what was inside the melon, so she reached for it. The melon was very hard, so it didn't move. She tried pushing and pulling, but nothing was happening. Then she noticed something. There was a small crack, near the top of the melon. + +She carefully stuck her finger inside the crack and slowly, bit by bit, the melon started to open up. As it opened, the little girl gasped in delight. Inside the melon, there were lots of tiny diamonds, sparkling and shining brightly. + +The little girl was so excited. She picked up one of the diamonds and watched it sparkle in her hand. She put the diamond back and closed the melon. Then she quickly ran home to reveal her new discovery to her mom and dad. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to explore. Everywhere she went, she looked for something new and exciting. + +One day she found a key. She wondered what it opened, so she tried it in all the doors. Nothing worked. She was getting so crazy, trying all sorts of things. + +Suddenly, she had an idea. She didn't know why she thought of it, but she had to try. She took the key and started to turn it around and around. And guess what? Miraculously, the last door opened. Inside, she found a treasure box full of surprises! +Jack was a gifted three year old. One day he was playing in the park with his friends. Together, they were having a ball! Everyone was running around trying to catch each other and having lots of fun. + +Jack was very quick and always trying to catch his friends. After a few rounds, he noticed his friend Sarah had not been caught yet. He thought he would give it a shot and ran after her. + +Sarah saw him running toward her and took off running in the opposite direction to get away. But Jack was too fast and after a few chases, he managed to catch her! + +"Ahhh!", Sarah shrieked. "You caught me, Jack!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Good try, Sarah. I'm quick!" He was very proud of himself. + +"You sure are!" Sarah said. "You are so gifted!" + +Jack beamed and they both ran off to play their next game. +One day, a man was walking. He heard a noise. He was very nervous. He stopped and listened. He heard a voice. It was a little girl. She was stuck in a tree. The man was happy to help. He held out his arms and the girl jumped down. She gave the man a big hug. He was so happy she was safe. The girl was happy too. She thanked the man and they both went along their way. +Johny and Emma were best friends. One day, Johny said, "Let's go to the shop!" So they went. + +When they arrived, the shop was amazing. There were shelves full of toys and lots of yummy smell coming from the bakery section. The two friends were so excited. + +They looked around and found a teddy bear. "That one looks so cuddly," said Emma. "Let's buy it." + +Johny didn't have enough money to buy the bear, so Emma said "I'll buy it for you". + +Johny and Emma hugged the bear and took it home. Whenever Johny felt sad, he would hug the bear and Emma would comfort him. + +Johny and Emma laughed and smiled every time they looked at the bear. It became their most treasured friend. They shared many wonderful moments with their amazing teddy bear. +Once there was a little girl named Anne. She was only 3 years old, and very curious. Every day she would search for something new and fun. + +One day Anne went outside to search for something and before long, she spotted a small stitch on the ground. She bent down and picked it up. + +"What is this?", she said in a voice full of wonder. + +Suddenly a friendly voice called out, "It's a stitch, little one." Anne looked up and saw a kindly old man standing there. + +Anne was a bit scared at first, but she remembered her mothers words: "always stay polite and friendly". So Anne asked the man, "What do you do with the stitch?" + +The old man smiled and said, "I use the stitch to make clothes. The stitch is very important". + +Anne was so amazed that she hugged the old man. Then, with a newfound understanding, she said to him, "I will never be ignorant of the good that stitches can do". +Gerry and Genna were best friends. They liked to play together every day. Today it was going to be even more special, because they were going to celebrate! +Gerry had a secret: he wanted a grape. He really wanted to share it with Genna, but she said she didn’t like grapes. Gerry was upset and knew they wouldn't be able to celebrate if they couldn't agree on a snack. + +Genna thought hard - she wanted to make their celebration a successful one. Suddenly, she came up with an idea. She suggested that Gerry and her both get to choose a snack for the celebration. Gerry was so happy he jumped for joy! + +Finally, it was time to celebrate and Gerry and Genna both had delicious snacks to enjoy. They celebrated with smiles and laughter, making their celebration successful! +Once there was a little girl with big, blue eyes. She loved playing in the garden and looking at the flowers. She was so excited to explore the world and learn new things. She called herself Lotta. + +One day, her mommy pointed up at the sky and said, "Look, Lotta. Are those lovely pink clouds above us?" Lotta said, "Yes, Mommy! They are so pretty!" + +As she watched the clouds, Lotta imagined she was riding on them. Mommy said, "Lotta, if the wind blows a certain way, the pink clouds will move closer and closer to us". Every day Lotta looked for the lovely pink clouds and sure enough, the clouds slowly began to move. + +One day, Lotta heard her mommy say, "Oh, look! Your lovely pink clouds have come to stay." Sure enough, the clouds had moved close, so close that Lotta could hop right up on them. And so she did, with Mommy and Daddy watching and smiling. + +"Mommy, Daddy!" Lotta said with a big grin, "I love to fly with my lovely pink clouds!" And so she flew and giggled and twirled and laughed with glee, and the lovely pink clouds carried her off on an adventure! +Once there was a little girl named Cindy. She was three years old and liked to do lots of fun things. + +One day Cindy saw a big brown plane in the sky. She was so excited! She thought it would be fun to fly on the plane. + +She asked her mom if they could go on the plane. Mom said yes and they flew on the plane together. + +On the plane, Cindy got to drink some yummy apple juice. She sloshed it around in her cup and had lots of fun. + +After the plane ride, Cindy was so happy. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about her adventure. She had a wonderful time and she would never forget it! +One day, a little girl named Sarah was walking in the park. She saw a furry animal in the grass. She was so excited and ran towards it. + +Sarah said, "What is that? Can I pet it?" + +The furry animal looked at her and replied, "I'm a squirrel. Would you like to play?" + +Sarah smiled and answered, "Yes! Let's play!" + +The squirrel grabbed a stick and acted like it was a guitar. Sarah found a notebook in the grass and began to sing a song. + +The squirrel joined in and the two of them acted like a rock band. They sang and jumped around until Sarah was too tired to keep going. + +Sarah thanked the squirrel and said goodbye. She hugged the furry animal and then skipped away with her notebook. +Today, Mommy was in the kitchen. She was sending something delicious. Suddenly, she tripped and fell on the floor. Mommy laughed and sent the delicious treat flying. It landed on the floor and broke into pieces. + +Mommy was sad, but then she had an idea. She took the pieces of the treat and sent them over to her neighbor. The neighbor was happy to get something so delicious. + +From then on, Mommy kept sending delicious treats to her neighbors. They were always so excited to receive the delicious treats. Mommy was happy that everyone was happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old and loved adventure. She had a big, rough rug in her room. Every day when she was playing she would slide across it. + +One day, Sarah asked her mom, "Mommy, can I slide on the rug?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful sweetheart! Make sure you don't slip." + +Sarah smiled and said, "Okay mommy!" She lay down and pushed off with her feet. She felt the rough rug on her legs as she slid across the room. + +Sarah's mom watched her daughter, giggling with delight. As Sarah slid back and forth, her mom laughed in delight. + +Sarah and her mom had so much fun sliding on the rug that day. After a while, they both got tired, so they lay on the rug and napped until it was time for dinner. + +Since then, Sarah and her mom have been sliding on the rug every day. It has become a tradition in their home. +Jack was walking through the park one day. He looked up and spotted a big colourful kite floating in the sky. He was so excited that he started to jump up and down. + +"It's so pretty," he said, looking up to the sky, "I want to fly a kite!" + +Just then, his dad appeared with a kite in his hands. "I was hoping you'd say that, Jack!" he said with a smile. + +Jack was even more excited when he saw his dad's kite. He grabbed it, and quickly ran off to find a place to launch it. His dad watched as Jack ran off, then he turned and headed in the opposite direction. + +The wind was just right, and soon Jack's kite was zooming through the sky. He shouted and cheered with happiness. + +When Jack's dad reappeared some time later, Jack was so surprised that he stopped playing with the kite. "Where have you been, Dad?!" he asked. + +His dad ruffled his son's hair, then smiled. "Well, I wanted to give you a special surprise," he said. "By working hard, you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it. That's the moral of the story." + +Jack gasped with delight. Then, he smiled and hugged his dad. From then on he knew that by being brave and working hard he could make his dreams +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sofia. + +On a beautiful evening, Sofia went to the park with her mom. She got to swing on the swings and play on the slide. She was so happy! + +As the evening became darker, Sofia and her mom started to head home. But as they walked, Sofia saw a puppy. + +She asked, "Mom, can I bring the puppy home with me?" + +Mom replied, "No, Sofia. We can't take the puppy with us. He already has a home." + +Sofia was disappointed but she knew her mom was right. So, she said goodbye to the puppy, and they went home. + +The next weekend, Sofia's grandma came over and spoiled her with candy and a new toy. Sofia was so excited and couldn't believe her luck! That evening, she quickly became the happiest girl in the world. +Once upon a time there was a powerful man, he was strong and brave. Every day he tried to do something special but never succeeded. One day he decided to climb a big tall mountain. He was determined to reach the top, so he tried his best. + +He made it to the middle of the mountain and felt very proud, but he grew tired so decided to rest. Just as he was about to take a break, a powerful howling wind began to blow stronger and stronger. + +He knew he must keep going, so he stood up and carried on. But before he knew it the wind blew so hard that he lost his grip and he fell. It was so powerful that he was blown off the mountain. + +He was sad, but then he saw that he had learned a valuable lesson. He realized it was too powerful for him to travel alone, so he asked for help and accomplished his goal. + +Moral of the story: It is okay to ask for help even if you are powerful. +Once there was a big family. All the members were very active. One day the family went to the beach. They decided to bury mum in the sand. Dad said to his son, "Let's bury mum to get some exercise." + +Mum was excited, "Yes let's do it!" So they all dug a hole with their little hands and buried mum up to her shoulders. + +When they were done, mum said to her son, "Let's clean up the sand so nobody will know we were here.†+ +They all brushed away the sand with their hands and in no time the beach was clean again. + +The End. +Molly and Tom were two little children with big hearts. They lived by a beautiful lake, far away from any other houses. Every morning Molly and Tom woke up to their rooster crowing, watched the sun rise, and went for a swim in the lake before breakfast. + +One morning Molly and Tom were playing in the garden. Tom wanted to climb the post but Molly said no. They began to quarrel because Molly wanted Tom to stay by her side. Then suddenly they heard a quiet voice call out to them. + +The voice said, "Stop quarreling, children! Look over there!" + +Molly and Tom looked around and saw a beautiful deer eating breakfast in their garden. Molly and Tom forgot their quarrel and watched the deer in awe. + +The deer looked up, smiled, and said, "Good morning children! Enjoy your day!" Then the deer bounded away. + +Molly and Tom smiled back and went to play happily in the garden. They both laughed. They were glad that the deer helped them forget their quarrel. +Once upon a time there lived a young girl called Amy. She lived in a big city and was feeling very gloomy as it was raining outside. One day, as she was walking around, she noticed a large pile of boxes that had been dumped on the street. Amy wanted to do something to help the city, so she decided to sort through the boxes and try to put them in the right place. + +Amy worked hard, but it didn't matter how hard she tried, she couldn't seem to make any progress. No matter what she did, the city still seemed as gloomy as ever. She became so frustrated that she started to cry. + +At that moment, a magical butterfly flew into the city. As the butterfly flew around, it suddenly let out a bright light that filled the entire city with joy and happiness. Everywhere Amy looked, people were celebrating and smiling. + +Amy was so happy. She realised then that the city didn't need her to sort through the boxes, it just needed a bit of cheeriness and happiness! Amy smiled and turned away from the boxes, realising that she had accomplished her mission. +Once upon a time, there was a mild day. The sun was out and the sky was blue. + +Sally and her family were by the river. They wanted to go for a boat ride. So, they ran to the boat. + +"Hurry Sally!" her family said. + +Sally quickly hopped in and they began to row the boat. The river was calm and gentle. The family sang and laughed all the while they sailed. The birds chirped and the flowers smiled. + +But before they knew it, the sun started to set. They had to hurry back! So, they rowed their boat as fast as they could. In the end, they made it just in time. + +When they arrived back home, they said goodbye to the sweet water, until next time. +One day Tom and his friend Jack decided to go for a walk. As they were walking they saw a branch on the ground. Tom thought it was interesting and wanted to pick it up. When he did, he met something disgusting. Little brown bugs were crawling all over it! Tom was so surprised he dropped the branch and ran away, with Jack right behind him! They laughed and ran all the way back to Tom's house. They never wanted to meet anything disgusting like that again! +One day, Mike was feeling quite stressed. He had a lot of tasks to do. He tried to relax, but the worries kept racing through his head. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. He looked up and saw his best friend, Ezra. Ezra had a big smile on his face, and a unique hand behind his back. + +Mike was curious. He asked what was in Ezra's hand. Ezra smiled and said it was a surprise. He opened his hand and there was a colourful balloon. + +Mike was amazed! With this balloon, he could relax and forget about all of his worries. He thanked Ezra for his unique gift and hugged him tight. + +From that day on, Mike knew he could rely on Ezra. Whenever he felt stress, Ezra always found the perfect way to help him relax. +Mommy and Daddy prepared a surprise for the little boy. They said, "We have a long prize for you!" + +The little boy was so excited! He waited and waited until the surprise was ready. + +Finally, Mommy said, "It's ready! Are you ready?" + +The little boy jumped up and down, shouting, "Yes! Yes!" + +Mommy and Daddy opened the door and handed him the long prize. It was a new bike! + +The little boy was so happy. He hugged Mommy and Daddy and said, "Thank you!" +One day, the boy was playing outdoors. The sun was warm and smiling over the fields. The boy saw a stable near the meadow, which he thought was very pretty. He decided to poke the door of the stable. + +Inside, a gentle brown horse looked at the boy. The horse seemed so helpful. The boy approached the horse, and very slowly, he started to stroke the horse's mane. The horse was happy to see him and nudged the boy with its nose. + +The gentle horse and the boy made friends very quickly. The boy often came over to the stable to play with his new friend. He would bring treats like apples and hay, and even groom the horse. One day, the boy got some beautiful blankets for his friend, and the horse enjoyed wearing them. + +The boy and the horse were wonderful friends. Whenever the boy was sad, or feeling down, he would go to the stable to make the horse happy. The horse was always so helpful and understanding. Together, they would explore the meadow, and sleep in the stable until the sun returned. It was the most beautiful friendship. +Alice had a pale guitar. She wanted to learn how to play, so her mom encouraged her every day. Alice practiced and practiced, and she was getting better. She was so proud of herself and smiled every time she would play a song. + +One day, her mom heard her and was so happy. She said, "Alice, you're getting so good at playing the guitar!" But Alice looked a little sad. + +Alice shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, but I'm not getting any better." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, honey. You're doing great and you'll get better with practice." + +But Alice still felt discouraged and couldn't find the motivation to practice. Eventually, she stopped playing altogether. + +Alice's pale guitar sat quiet and unused, a reminder of her dreams that never came true. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little boy called Johnny. Johnny loved to have fun. One day he decided to go to the park and play on the rail. He climbed on top of the rail and shouted very loudly. + +But when the park keeper saw him, he shouted too. He said, "Johnny, you must get down from the rail right away!" + +But Johnny didn't listen. He just kept shouting and jumping up and down. All the other children were scared and ran away. + +The park keeper shouted again, and this time he was really angry. He said, "Johnny, you were very naughty and you must get down now!" + +Finally, Johnny listened. He stopped shouting and jumped down from the rail. He ran away, never to do such a naughty thing again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved going down to the beach to play. One day, she was at the beach with her dad and they both decided to go fishing. Mia was so excited to catch something! She grabbed a hook and a line, put some bait on the hook, and cast the line into the water. + +Mia waited and waited, but nothing happened. She started to get bored. Then all of a sudden, she felt a tug on her line! It was a big fish! Mia was so excited and she worked hard to try to pull it in. But the fish was too strong and it slipped away. + +Mia was so sad and started to cry. She thought she wouldn't be able to catch a fish. Her dad came over and hugged her, and told her it was ok. They decided it was time to go home. When they got there, her dad had a surprise for her - a delicious fish he had caught from the beach! + +Mia was so excited to eat the delicious fish. But most of all, she valued the time spent at the beach with her dad. They both had a lot of fun, even if they didn't catch anything with the hook! +Once upon a time, there was a dad and a son who lived together in a house. Every night, the dad would take the son to the park to watch the colourful firework light up the sky. + +But one night, something very special happened. Dad and son were squabbling as they walked to the park, making lots of noise! Suddenly, they saw a beautiful firework from a distance. + +The dad turned to his son and said "Look, who can quarrel the longest?" Dad and son began to quarrel for who could stay quiet longer. After a few minutes, the firework exploded and spread colours everywhere. + +The dad and son were mesmerised by the beauty of the firework. After that, dad and son stopped quarrelling and went back home. + +The moral of this story is that it is not nice to quarrel. Instead, we should appreciate the beauty of this world and be more kind and gentle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ellie. Ellie was very creative and always wanted to try out original ideas. One day, Ellie found an old piece of paper and wanted to make something cool out of it. + +She started to fold the paper into different shapes. First she made a bird, then a car and then a crown. Ellie was so proud of her work and wanted to show her friends. + +But when she picked up the paper to show them, she accidentally dropped it on the floor. Ellie was very upset. She thought that she had spoiled her original creation. + +Just then Ellie noticed her nose. She laughed when she realized that her nose had the same shape as the paper she had dropped. She realized that it's ok to make mistakes and what matters is how you use them to learn something new. + +So every time Ellie folds paper now, she also folds her nose to remind her of her original idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. One fine day, he decided he wanted to go for a ride in the cart. He played around and counted the cart's wheels - one, two, three! He was very proud of himself for being able to number them. + +The little boy was feeling proud and happy, when a man came along and said he wanted to take the cart away. "But, why?" asked the little boy. The man said that he needed it, and so the little boy had to let him go. + +The little boy felt very sad after losing his cart. He learnt a valuable lesson that day: fine things do not always remain fine. We must always be careful with our belongings and be prepared for when bad luck comes along. +One day James went out of his house to admire the buses. It was an unusual sight. He had never seen so many buses in one place. + +He said to his mum, "Wow! These buses are so big. Are they new?" + +His mum smiled and said, "No, the buses have been here for a long time." + +James was amazed. He looked at all the colors of the buses and said, "Look at all the colors! This is so unusual. I like it!" + +James spent the rest of the day admiring the buses. Eventually, he was ready to go home, but not before he took one last look at the buses. He thought to himself, "I want to remember this wonderful sight." +Once there was a little girl called Anna. She was three years old. One day, she asked her mom: "What is a chair?" + +Her mom smiled and explained: "A chair is a piece of furniture. You can sit on it." + +Anna looked around the room. She saw a chair in the corner. It was hot, so Anna did not want to sit on it. + +Her mom said: "It is hot because the sun is shining through the window." + +Anna understood and thanked her mom. Then, they both went outside to find a cool chair to sit on. +Molly loved her doll. Every night she hugged it tightly before going to sleep. Even though she was only three, she already knew how special her doll was. + +One day, her mom had an idea. She reminded Molly that her doll was deaf. She told Molly to talk to the doll, but to remember to use her hands too. + +Molly started to use sign language to talk to her doll. She held its hands while she moved her fingers in the air and smiled. She felt like her doll could understand her. + +Molly loved signing to her doll and whenever she felt sad, she would remember to use sign language. It reminded her that everyone can still communicate, even if they can’t hear. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tim and Jenny. Tim went to visit Jenny and he saw a golf in her house. He couldn't believe his eyes! He asked Jenny, "What is this?" + +Jenny smiled and said, “It’s a golf. My father bought it for me. It’s very cheap.†+ +Tim was very excited. “Wow, I want one too," he said. + +Jenny smiled. "I'll remind you," she said. Tim thanked her and they went to play outside. + +The next day, Jenny reminded Tim to get a golf. Tim went to the store and bought a golf. He was so excited! + +They went to Jenny’s house and played golf together. They had a lot of fun and Jenny reminded Tim to buy a cheap golf. + +From then on, Tim and Jenny would play golf together every day. They would also always remind each other to look for cheap golfs. What a wonderful friendship! +Once there was a little girl named Anna. Anna wanted to succeed, so she tried her best every day. + +One day, Anna looked for a special spot, a place for her to quietly think. She looked and looked, until she finally found the perfect spot. It was a peaceful place, with trees, flowers, and bugs. Anna felt content and happy. + +So every day, Anna would sit in her special spot and think. She imagined great things, like flying with the birds and swimming with the fish. Eventually, Anna succeeded in achieving her dreams. + +Anna was so proud of herself. She looked around and smiled, thankful for her peaceful spot. +Once upon a time, there was a really persistent bird. It had big wings and a big beak. Every morning, the bird flew around looking for food. + +One day, the bird found a nice chunk of bread on the ground. It flew down to the ground to get it. + +Suddenly, a little girl came walking by. She saw the bird with the bread in its beak. + +"Hey bird! Give me the bread!" she said. + +The bird opened its beak and looked at the little girl. It didn't want to give up the bread. It was so persistent! + +The little girl tried again. "Bird, please give me the bread." + +The bird thought for a moment then flew away with the bread still in its beak. + +The little girl smiled. "That bird sure is persistent!" she said. +One day, a naughty rhinoceros was walking through the forest. He refused to listen to anyone because he was very naughty. He saw a rabbit and refused to leave it alone. He wanted to play with it and kept lunging at it. The rabbit was scared and ran away. The rhinoceros refused to listen and kept chasing it. Eventually the rhinoceros found the rabbit hiding in a hole. The rabbit was too scared to move. The rhinoceros refused to go away and got stuck in the hole. He couldn't get out no matter how hard he tried. The End. +Mia had a camera. It was a very special camera. Everyday, she would take pictures of the things she loved. But one day, Mia's camera broke. She was very sad and started to weep. + +Mia's mother wanted to help her, but she didn't know how. She spoke to Mia's grandfather. He said that he knew of a very special camera that he had seen before. Mia was excited but she knew that the camera was difficult to find. + +So Mia's parents set out on an adventure. They searched high and low for the special camera. Every time they thought they had found it, it turned out to be too expensive or too ugly. Until finally, Mia's parents found the special camera that Mia's grandfather had told them about! + +Mia was so excited and couldn't wait for them to bring it home. She was relieved to know that she could take all the pictures she wanted again. Mia's parents brought it back home and Mia was delighted. On that day, Mia and her parents wept tears of happiness. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Rosie. She was three years old and liked to explore. One day, she went to a big swamp. It was hidden and very secret. + +Rosie loved to look around and when she did, she found all sorts of exciting things. She found frogs, bugs and fish. She even found a nest with some baby birds in it. + +Rosie was so excited about her discoveries that she decided to sort them into different piles. The frogs went in one pile, the bugs in another and the fish together. She even made a special pile for the baby birds so they would be safe. + +When Rosie had finished sorting, she looked at all the piles with a big smile. Then, she put the baby birds back in the nest, carefully. Rosie was so proud of her sorting skills, and went off to explore some more. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old, and her name was Daisy. Daisy loved to go to the park, and she went every day with her mom. + +One day, when she was pushing her toy car in the park, she saw a pink lawyer. She thought the lawyer was very interesting, and so she ran up to her and said, "Hi!" + +The lawyer smiled at Daisy. She said, "Hello, what is your name?" Daisy told the lawyer her name, and the lawyer said, "I'm so glad to meet you, Daisy! What do you like to do?" + +Daisy said, "I love to push my toy car in the park. Do you want to push it with me?" The lawyer smiled, and said, "Yes, that sounds like fun!" So Daisy and the lawyer pushed the car around the park together. + +Daisy and the pink lawyer had so much fun together. They laughed and giggled and played all day. Daisy had the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a great wizard who had a special spell. He kept it safe inside a box and took it everywhere he went. + +One day, a naughty fox saw the wizard and wanted to steal the spell. So while the wizard was busy talking to some other wizards, the fox ran off with the box. + +The wizard looked everywhere for the box, but he just couldn't find it. He was so sad, but then he had an idea. He got out his magical wand and cast a spell to find the missing box. + +The spell worked and soon, the wizard saw the naughty fox carrying the box. He chased after the fox and was able to take it back. + +The wizard was so happy to have his special spell back and he thanked the great magic spell for helping him find it. +Jimmy was a brave little boy. He was only 3 years old. He wanted to try something incredible. He had a little red camera in his hands! He wanted to kick it as far as he could. He ran to the park, looked around and gave a strong kick. +The camera flew into the air and the sun sparkled on its red body. It was an incredible sight. Everyone was amazed by the little boy’s strength. Jimmy was so proud of himself. +He ran to get the camera and brought it back home. He showed his family the amazing photos he had taken. They were all amazed. Jimmy had achieved something incredible and he had a brilliant memory to prove it. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly fox who loved to build things. The fox had a special look on his face when he was planning his next adventure. + +One day, the fox walked into the forest. He looked around and soon found a tree that was just the right size for what he had in mind. The fox started to use the things he had with him to build a small fort. He worked hard, but soon enough he had a small hut made from wooden logs, some moss and stones. + +The fox was so proud of his work, he went back to his cave to get a few decorations. The fox returned to his fort with many beautiful flowers and ribbons, which he used to decorate. It was so beautiful! + +The fox was so proud of himself and stopped to admire his work. Suddenly, a rabbit hopped out of the fort. + +"It looks amazing!" said the rabbit. + +The fox smiled and said, "Wait until you see the inside!" + +The rabbit was surprised and asked, "What do you mean?" + +The fox laughed and said, "You'll see soon enough! Now come on, let's explore!" + +The fox and the rabbit went inside the fort and saw a beautiful, cozy room! The fox had built a jolly home for his new friend. + +The fox and the rabbit spent many days playing in the fort. From then on, the +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She liked to do lots of different things. One day she ate too many sweets and was very tired. She went to bed and closed her eyes. She felt the gentle touch of the pillow and drifted off to sleep. + +That night, Sarah had a dream. In her dream, she flew on a magical cloud to a faraway land. Everywhere she looked there was sugar! There were bowls of sugar, mountains of sugar and rivers made of sugar! Sarah was so happy, running around and enjoying the sweet treats. + +In the middle of the sugar wonderland was a huge castle. As Sarah explored the castle, she noticed something strange. Everywhere she looked, the people were fast asleep! They were sleeping so soundly and looked so peaceful. + +Sarah ventured further and eventually found her way out of the castle. She realised it must have been the sweetness of all that sugar that made the people so sleepy! Sarah was glad she was not as gentle with her sweets and decided from then on she would only eat as much sugar as she could eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. She loved to explore new places and try new things. + +One day, after playing in the park all day, she decided to take a walk through the woods. As she went deeper and deeper in the woods, she started feeling scared. To her surprise, she came across a mask lying on the ground. Bella picked it up and put it on. + +When she put on the mask she became unstoppable. She felt brave and brave and her fear melted away. She ran in and out of trees, feeling fearless and so full of energy. + +Suddenly, she came across a bear. Bella froze and the bear yelled, "Take off that mask! That's too careless!†She took it off and ran back home, feeling so silly for putting on the mask in the first place. + +Bella never forgot the lesson she learned; sometimes being brave can be too careless. +Once there was a boy named Max. He was three years old and he liked to make lots of noise. Max wanted to play with his toy car, but his mom said no. She said it was time to quit playing and have a snack. She gave him a prune to eat. Max didn't like prunes, but he ate it anyway. + +When he was done, he started playing again. But this time, he was extra loud. His mom could hear him from the other room, and she told him to quit it. Max stopped and looked at her and smiled. He was quiet for a little while, but then he got loud again. His mom told him to quit it one more time, and this time he did. He sat quietly eating another prune and Mom was happy. +Billy and his mommy were walking through the park. +"Let's go search for something fun!" said mommy. +Billy nodded his head and smiled. He began searching around the park, but there wasn't anything fun to find. +Suddenly, Billy spotted a small box in the grass. He ran over to it and opened it up. Inside was a quiz! +Billy was so excited. He took the quiz out of the box and showed it to his mommy. +"This looks fine," said mommy. "Let's do it together!" +Billy and his mommy sat down together and started doing the quiz. But it was too hard for them and they couldn't finish it. +Billy was so disappointed. He put the quiz back in the box and they started walking back home. +Billy had searched for something fun, but it didn't turn out the way he hoped. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Peter who loved to spend time in his grandad's shed. He knew his grandad had lots of exciting tools that he could have fun with. + +One day, Peter got a special surprise. Grandad told him that he was going to show him something special. Grandad opened a drawer from the side of the shed and carefully removed a pile of coal. + +Peter held the coal in his hands and it felt warm. He asked his grandad what it was for. Grandad smiled and said the coal would help create a peaceful fire in the fireplace inside the house. + +Peter was so excited and couldn't wait to get in the house and start the fire. He helped Grandad carry the coal indoors and fill the fireplace. Grandad lit the fire and soon the flames reached up the chimney and began to crackle. + +It was a peaceful sight and Peter felt so happy standing beside Grandad. From that day onwards, Peter went to Grandad's shed every week to help remove the coal and make the peaceably fire. +Nina and John were best friends. They played together every day. One day, Nina saw something very special in the park. It was a big, green mine. She wanted to sit on it. + +John saw the mine too, and he also wanted to sit on it. John said it was his, and Nina should not sit on it. Nina was very upset. She liked the mine, and she wanted to sit on it. + +John and Nina started to argue. Nina said, "Mine! Mine!", but John said, "No, it's mine!" After a while, John had a good idea. He said, "Let's both sit on the mine. That way, it can be mine and yours!" + +Nina and John smiled, and then hopped onto the green mine. They both laughed, and had a lot of fun. They knew that the mine would always be their special spot. +"Once upon a time there was a ship in the sea. A captain named Jack was at the helm. + +Jack wanted to read a book, so he got out his book and his reading glasses. He started to read. But then, he heard a loud noise! + +He looked out of the window and saw a giant wave crashing against the ship’s side. He put his book down and tried to steer the ship. But it was too late - the wave had damaged the ship and it started to sink. + +Jack was very sad. He held his book close and said, “I’m sorry, ship. I am so sorry.†+ +Jack looked out to the horizon and wished for the ship to land safely on the shore. But then, he heard a voice. + +It was coming from the book he was holding. It said, “Captain Jack, don’t be sorry. It’s alright. Pick me up and read me, and I will take you to the shore. I can help you get back safe.†+ +Jack smiled and picked up the book. He started reading it. As he read, the ship sailed towards the shore. + +Finally, the ship arrived safely. Jack had saved it! He was very happy. + +He thanked the book for helping him and looked forward to his next voyage. +One day, Mummy and Daddy went for a special treat. They had a massage. Daddy lay on the bed, and the massage lady was very gentle and careful. She started by pointing her fingers on Daddy's back, and then she rubbed and stroked. Daddy moaned with pleasure. Then, Mummy had a massage too. This time, the massage lady was even more careful and gentle as she pointed her fingers on Mummy's back. Mummy sighed with delight. When they were finished, Mummy and Daddy felt wonderful! They knew they had been very careful and it felt great! +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to find a theater. He looked all over, but no matter what he did, he couldn't find it. So he went searching. + +He went in the woods, where the ground was rough. He searched the beach, but it was too sandy. He searched the paths, but they were too narrow. So he kept searching. + +Finally, he came to a big city. He walked and walked, and before he knew it, he saw the theater. It was so big and sparkly! + +The man was so happy that he had finally found the theater. He walked inside and enjoyed the show. He had a wonderful time! +Once upon a time, there were two furry friends: a cat and a mouse. They lived together in a house filled with lots of cereal. The cat and mouse were always playing together every day. + +One day they decided to have a race. The cat said to the mouse: "Let's race to see who can get to the cereal first!" The mouse thought it was a great idea and nodded. They both jumped up and started running to the cereal. + +The mouse was much faster than the cat and he kept running, leaving the cat behind. But when the mouse got to the cereal, he noticed that he was alone. Where did the cat go? + +Suddenly, the cat came from behind and grabbed the cereal! He had taken a shortcut! "Ha ha", laughed the cat. The mouse was very surprised and said: "That's not fair! We should race again and I'll win this time!" + +The cat and the mouse smiled, and had a race again. This time, the mouse won! He was so happy that he cheered and gave the cereal to the cat as a reward. + +The two furry friends were very happy and they ate the cereal together. From that day on, they were the best of friends and they always raced together. +Once upon a time, there was a playful mechanic. He would laughing and sing as he worked. One day, as he worked, he started to sneeze. He sneezed and sneezed, and then he couldn't stop. He spun around, trying to make the sneezing go away. But the more he spun, the more he sneezed. + +Suddenly, he felt dizzy and he fell to the ground. He wrapped himself into a ball and the sneezing slowly stopped. The mechanic lay still and didn't move anymore. Everyone was sad, because the mechanic was gone. + +The moral of this story is that if you sneeze, you should stay still so you don't get too dizzy. +Once upon a time there was a clever girl named Alice. She was walking through a valley one day and saw a bird sitting on a tree. She called out to the bird and asked it “What are you doing?â€. The bird replied “I am waiting for the sun to rise so I can sing a songâ€. Alice was pleased to hear this and asked the bird “Could I hear you sing?†The bird nodded and replied “Yes, I will sing as soon as the sun is upâ€. Alice waited patiently until the sun rose. The bird opened its beak and sang a sweet, beautiful melody. Alice was so impressed she clapped her hands and said “Wow, you are so clever!†The bird thanked Alice for the compliment and flew away into the sky. +Once upon a time, there were two friends Jack and Jill. They wanted to do something special. +Jack said, “Let’s go to the fridge and see if there’s something unique for us." + +Jill replied, “That’s a great idea!†+ +They both reached out to the fridge and opened it. Inside, they found a unique surprise. + +Jill said, “Wow, look at this!†+ +Jack replied, “It’s so cool! Let’s take it with us.†+ +So they took the unique surprise outside. They were so excited to see what it was. After a few seconds, they saw that it was a new puppy. + +Jill said, “It’s so cute! We can name him Lucky.†+ +Jack agreed. “Yes, that’s a perfect name for him.†+ +And so, Lucky followed them everywhere. He was the most unique puppy in the world and Jack and Jill were so happy to have him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She had never been outside of her house yet. One day, her mum said to her, "Sarah, why don't we go for a walk?". Sarah was so excited and said yes. + +When they went outside, Sarah saw so many new things. Everything was so big and harmless. She saw trees, flowers, birds and squirrels. Sarah was so curious about all the new things she saw. + +Then, she saw a butterfly. It flew close to her and Sarah asked her mum what it was. Her mum said, "It's a butterfly and it's offering you a special gift". Sarah was so happy and wasn't scared even though she had never seen one before. She watched the butterfly fly away. + +Sarah didn't know what the butterfly had offered her, but knew it was something special. From that day on, every time she went outside, Sarah looked for the butterfly, but it was never there. She knew it was special and she would never forget it. +There was a park, full of grass and trees. Little Timmy liked to play there in the late afternoons, when the sun was low in the sky. He'd sit and watch the beautiful sunset, and listen to the birds singing. + +One evening, Timmy was feeling lucky, so he decided to follow a butterfly. He followed the butterfly under a bush and to his surprise, he found a lost dog. "What are you doing here, boy?" said Timmy. + +The dog whimpered sadly and said, "I'm lost, and I'm scared. I was trying to find my way home, but I'm afraid I disturbed the butterflies." + +Timmy felt sad for the dog. "Why don't you come home with me? I'm sure my family would love to meet you," he said. + +The dog's eyes lit up with joy, and he happily followed Timmy home. Timmy even introduced him to his family under the beautiful sunset light. From then on, Timmy and the dog were the best of friends. They were very lucky to find each other. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big pile of beans in a corner. They were very happy and wanted to eat them. + +"Look, beans!" Lily said. "We can have them for lunch!" + +"Yes, let's!" Tom said. "But we should wash them first. They are dirty." + +They took some beans and ran to the tap. They washed the beans and put them in a bowl. They were about to eat them when they saw an old man walking by. He looked very hungry and tired. + +"Hello, children," the old man said. "What do you have there?" + +"Beans," Lily said. "We found them in the garden. Do you want some?" + +The old man smiled. He was very surprised and touched by Lily's offer. He nodded and said, "Thank you, that is very kind of you. I have not eaten for a long time. Can I sit with you?" + +"Of course," Tom said. "There is enough for everyone. Here, have a spoon." + +They shared the beans with the old man. They talked and laughed and enjoyed the meal. The old man told them stories about his life and the places he had seen. He also gave them some advice and wisdom. + +"Children, you have made my day," the old man said. "You have shown me kindness and generosity. You have given me food and friendship. You are very special and good. Always remember to share what you have with others who need it. You will be happy and blessed." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They felt happy and proud. They hugged the old man and said goodbye. They learned a valuable lesson that day. They realized that beans are not just food, but also a way to show love. +Sara likes to print pictures with her crayons. She prints flowers, animals, and stars on big papers. She is very proud of her pictures and wants to show them to her mom. + +She runs to the living room, where her mom is reading a book on the bookcase. She holds up her papers and says, "Look, mom, look what I print!" + +Her mom smiles and puts down her book. She takes Sara's papers and looks at them. She says, "Wow, Sara, these are very pretty! You are very good at printing!" + +Sara beams and hugs her mom. She says, "Thank you, mom! Can I put them on the wall?" + +Her mom nods and says, "Of course, you can. Let's find some tape and a good spot for them." + +They walk to the kitchen, where there is a roll of tape on the counter. Sara reaches for it, but she is too short. She tries to jump, but she slips and falls. She hits her head on the floor and feels dizzy. + +She cries and says, "Ow, ow, ow! Mom, it hurts!" + +Her mom rushes to her and picks her up. She says, "Oh, Sara, I'm sorry! Are you okay? Let me see your head." + +She kisses Sara's head and checks for a bump. She says, "You have a little bump, but it's not bad. It will go away soon. You don't need to cry." + +She hugs Sara and says, "How about we put some ice on it and then we can put your pictures on the wall, okay?" + +Sara nods and says, "Okay, mom. I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Sara. You are my brave girl." +Lily and Sam went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. They wanted to play on everything. Mom said they could, but first they had to share a cone. A cone was a sweet thing with ice cream on top. + +Mom bought a cone with two scoops, one chocolate and one vanilla. She gave it to Lily and Sam and told them to be careful. Lily and Sam each took a lick of the cone. It was cold and yummy. They smiled at each other. + +But then, a big dog came running towards them. It barked loud and jumped on them. Lily and Sam got scared and dropped the cone. The dog ate the cone in one bite. Lily and Sam cried. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Mom said to the dog. She picked up Lily and Sam and hugged them. "I'm sorry, sweeties. The dog was naughty. He should not have taken your cone." + +"Can we have another cone, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Please, Mom?" Sam said. + +Mom looked at the ice cream stand. It was closed. She shook her head. "I'm sorry, honey. There are no more cones. But we can go home and make some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Sam nodded. They liked cookies too. They wiped their tears and held Mom's hand. They walked home, talking about what kind of cookies they wanted to make. They forgot about the dog and the cone. They were happy. +Lily was a little bird who liked to sing and fly. She had a nest in a big tree with her mom and dad. They were happy and cozy in their nest. + +One day, Lily saw a big, hairy animal on the ground. It had four legs and a long tail. It looked at the tree and licked its mouth. Lily was scared. She knew it was a cat, and cats liked to eat birds. + +Lily flew to her mom and dad and told them about the cat. They told her to stay in the nest and be quiet. They flew away to find some food. Lily did as they said, but she was still scared. + +She watched the cat from the nest. The cat climbed the tree slowly and quietly. It came closer and closer to the nest. Lily wanted to scream, but she remembered to be quiet. + +When the cat was almost at the nest, Lily saw something. It was a big, brown dog. It had four legs and a wagging tail. It ran to the tree and barked loudly. The cat heard the dog and stopped. It looked down and saw the dog. It was afraid. It jumped from the tree and ran away. The dog chased the cat and made it scatter. + +Lily was happy and relieved. She thanked the dog for saving her. The dog wagged its tail and licked her. Lily liked the dog. She flew to the dog and gave it a hug. + +Soon, Lily's mom and dad came back. They saw the dog and Lily. They were surprised and glad. They thanked the dog for being a friend. They invited the dog to share their food. The dog agreed and smiled. + +They all ate and talked and laughed. They became good friends. Lily, her mom and dad, and the dog were happy and cozy in their nest. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to drive them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they made noises like vroom, beep, and honk. + +One day, they saw a big turkey in the yard. The turkey was brown and had a red thing on its neck. It made a noise like gobble, gobble. Tom and Anna were curious. They wanted to see the turkey up close. They took their toy cars and drove them to the door. + +But the turkey saw them and did not like them. The turkey thought they were trying to take its food. The turkey ran after them and tried to peck them. Tom and Anna were scared. They drove their toy cars as fast as they could. They ran back to the house and shut the door. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw Tom and Anna with their toy cars and the turkey outside. They laughed and explained that the turkey was not mean, just hungry. They gave the turkey some bread and water and it went away. + +Tom and Anna were happy. They hugged Mom and Dad and said sorry for making a mess. They helped to tidy up their toy cars and put them away. They learned not to bother the turkey and to be careful when they drive. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their bikes in the park. Lily had a pink bike with a basket and a bell. Ben had a blue bike with a horn and a light. + +One day, they saw a big hill in the park. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. Lily pedaled hard and reached the top of the hill. She rang her bell and shouted, "I did it! I did it!" + +Ben tried to pedal hard too, but his bike was too heavy. He could not go up the hill. He felt frustrated and sad. He honked his horn and said, "Wait for me! Wait for me!" + +Lily heard Ben and looked back. She saw him struggling on the hill. She felt sorry for him and wanted to help him. She rode down the hill and said, "Don't worry, Ben. I have an idea. Let's spread a blanket on the grass and have a picnic. We can share my sandwiches and cookies. Then we can try the hill again together." + +Ben smiled and nodded. He liked Lily's idea. He followed her to the grass and they spread a blanket. They ate their sandwiches and cookies and drank their juice. They talked and laughed and had fun. They felt happy and strong. They decided to try the hill again together. They pedaled hard and reached the top of the hill. They rang their bell and honked their horn and shouted, "We did it! We did it!" +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their home. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a big teddy bear. The teddy bear is brown and soft and cute. They hug it and kiss it and talk to it. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a small hole in the teddy bear's belly. They are curious. They wonder what is inside the teddy bear. They poke the hole with their fingers. They feel something hard and round. They poke harder and harder. + +Suddenly, the hole becomes bigger and bigger. Out comes a lot of white fluff. The white fluff flies everywhere. Anna and Ben are surprised and scared. They scream and cry. They think they broke the teddy bear. + +Mom hears their scream and cry. She runs to their room. She sees the white fluff and the teddy bear. She is not angry. She is calm and kind. She smiles and hugs Anna and Ben. + +"Don't worry, my loves. The teddy bear is not broken. It is just old and worn out. It has a secret inside. Do you want to see?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod and wipe their tears. Mom reaches inside the teddy bear and pulls out something shiny and silver. It is a music box. Mom winds it up and plays a sweet melody. Anna and Ben listen and smile. They recognize the melody. It is their lullaby. + +"Your grandma gave me this teddy bear when I was a little girl. She put the music box inside to make it special. She sang me this lullaby every night. Now I sing it to you. The teddy bear is a gift from her to you. It is full of love and memories. It is still cute and soft, even with a hole. You can keep it and cherish it. Do you like it?" Mom says. + +Anna and Ben nod and hug the teddy bear and Mom. They say thank you and I love you. They feel happy and warm. They put the teddy bear on their bed and cuddle with it. They listen to the music box and fall asleep. Mom kisses them and turns off the light. She whispers good night and sweet dreams. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and building towers. But soon they felt tired and hungry. Their mom came and said, "It's time for lunch, my sweeties. Come and eat your soup and bread." + +Anna and Ben followed their mom to the kitchen. They sat on their chairs and looked at their bowls. The soup was green and smelled funny. Ben took a sip and made a face. "Yuck! This soup is bitter. I don't like it," he said. + +Anna tried the soup too and agreed. "Me neither. It's icky. Can we have something else, mom?" she asked. + +Their mom shook her head. "No, you have to eat your soup. It's good for you. It has spinach and cheese and herbs. It will make you strong and healthy," she said. + +Anna and Ben did not want to be strong and healthy. They wanted to be happy and full. They pushed their bowls away and crossed their arms. They did not eat their soup or their bread. They only drank some water. + +Their mom was not happy. She said, "If you don't eat your soup, you can't have any dessert. And you have to take a nap after lunch. No more playing for you." + +Anna and Ben did not like that. They did not want to nap. They wanted to play. They said, "No, mom. No nap. No soup. We want to play. We want dessert." + +Their mom did not listen. She took their bowls and said, "Too bad. You have to nap. It's good for you. It will make you rested and calm. Come on, let's go to your room." + +Anna and Ben followed their mom to their room. They did not want to go. They cried and whined and kicked. Their mom put them on their beds and gave them each a cushion. She said, "Here, hug your cushion. It will make you cozy and warm. Now close your eyes and sleep. I'll be back soon." + +Anna and Ben did not hug their cushion. They did not close their eyes. They did not sleep. They stayed awake and angry. They said, "We hate soup. We hate nap. We hate cushion. We want to play. We want dessert." + +But no one heard them. Their mom was in the kitchen. She ate her soup and bread. She liked them. They were not bitter. They were tasty. She also ate some dessert. She liked it too. It was sweet. It was cake. She smiled and said, "Mmm, this is good. Maybe Anna and Ben will like it too. Maybe they will eat it when they wake up from their nap." +Sam loves engines. He likes to look at them and hear them go. He has many toys with engines, like cars and trains and planes. He plays with them every day. + +One day, Sam goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big engine on a truck. It is shiny and loud. Sam wants to look at it more. He runs to the truck and says, "Hello, engine!" + +The truck driver sees Sam and smiles. He is a kind man. He says, "Hello, little boy. Do you like my engine?" + +Sam nods and says, "Yes, I love engines. They are fun and fast. Can I see your engine closer?" + +The truck driver says, "Sure, you can. But you have to be careful. Engines can be hot and dirty. And you have to ask your mom first." + +Sam runs back to his mom and says, "Mom, can I see the engine on the truck? The truck driver is kind and he said yes." + +Mom says, "Okay, Sam, you can see the engine. But you have to hold my hand and listen to the truck driver. He knows how to be safe with engines." + +Sam and mom go to the truck. The truck driver shows Sam the engine. He explains how it works and what it does. Sam is very happy. He says, "Thank you, truck driver. You have a great engine. And you are very kind." + +The truck driver says, "You're welcome, Sam. You are a smart and polite boy. I'm glad you like engines. Maybe one day you can be a truck driver too." + +Sam says, "Maybe. That would be cool. But now I have to go. Bye, engine. Bye, truck driver." + +Sam and mom wave goodbye to the truck driver and his engine. They go back to the park and play some more. Sam thinks about engines and how much he loves them. He is very happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They saw a chicken walking around. The chicken had white feathers and a red comb. + +"Look, a chicken!" Lily said. "Let's clap for the chicken!" + +"Why?" Tom asked. "The chicken can't hear us." + +"Yes, it can!" Lily said. "The chicken has ears. See, they are on the side of its head." + +Tom looked at the chicken. He did not see any ears. He thought Lily was ignorant. He did not want to clap for the chicken. + +"No, it can't!" Tom said. "The chicken has no ears. You are ignorant. I don't want to play with you." + +Tom ran away. Lily was sad. She did not understand why Tom was angry. She liked the chicken. She clapped for the chicken anyway. + +The chicken heard Lily clapping. The chicken was happy. The chicken came closer to Lily. The chicken pecked at Lily's hand. Lily giggled. She petted the chicken. + +"Hello, chicken!" Lily said. "You are my friend. I like you." + +The chicken clucked. The chicken liked Lily too. They played together until it was time to go inside. +Sara and Ben love to sing. They sing at home, at school, and in the car. They know many songs, and they like to make up new ones. Sometimes they sing together, and sometimes they sing alone. + +One day, they have a singing contest at school. Sara and Ben are very excited. They want to sing their best and win a prize. They practice a lot, and they choose their favorite songs. + +The contest starts, and Sara and Ben take turns to sing. Sara sings a song about a rainbow, and Ben sings a song about a star. They sing very well, and the teacher and the other kids clap for them. The teacher writes their scores on a board. Sara gets a nine, and Ben gets a ten. + +Sara is sad. She thinks Ben is better than her, and she thinks he does not like her anymore. She does not want to sing anymore. She runs to the corner and cries. + +Ben sees Sara crying, and he feels bad. He likes Sara, and he likes to sing with her. He does not care about the score. He goes to the corner and hugs Sara. + +"Sara, don't be sad," he says. "You sing very well, and I love your song. The score is not important. You are my friend, and I want to sing with you." + +Sara looks at Ben, and she smiles. She wipes her tears, and she hugs him back. + +"Ben, thank you," she says. "You sing very well, too, and I love your song. You are my friend, and I want to sing with you, too." + +They go back to the contest, and they sing a new song together. They sing about rainbows and stars, and how they are friends. The teacher and the other kids clap for them again. They get a ten together, and they share the prize. They are happy, and they keep singing. +Lily liked to make music with her pots and pans. She would bang them with spoons and forks and sing along. She had a good rhythm and felt very creative. She did not care if it was loud or messy. + +But her brother Max did not like her music. He wanted to watch his cartoons on the TV. He said her music was too noisy and hurt his ears. He tried to take away her pots and pans and make her stop. + +Lily did not want to stop. She said her music was fun and beautiful. She tried to keep her pots and pans and make more noise. They started to fight and pull and push. + +Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the pots and pans and the TV. She was not happy. She said they had to share and be nice to each other. She said they had to eat their lunch first and then they could play. + +Lily and Max did not want to eat their lunch. They wanted to play their own way. But they knew they had to listen to their mom. They ate their lunch quickly and then they had an idea. They decided to play together and make music with their food. They used their plates and cups and forks and spoons and made different sounds. They had a good rhythm and felt very creative. They did not care if it was loud or messy. They had fun and stopped fighting. Their mom smiled and said they were very clever. She said she liked their music and joined them. They all sang along and laughed. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a tall man with a big dog. The dog is black and white and has a long tail. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Ben says. "He is so big and fluffy. Can we pet him, mom?" + +Mom shakes her head. "No, Ben. We don't know that dog or that man. They might not be friendly. We should stay away from them." + +Anna nods. She remembers what mom told her about strangers. But she also likes dogs. She wants to see the dog closer. She notices that the man and the dog are walking away from them. She thinks they will not see her if she follows them. + +She sneaks behind a tree and then a bench. She tries to get closer to the dog. She does not see the motion of a car coming from the street. She does not hear mom calling her name. + +Suddenly, she hears a loud honk and a screech. She looks up and sees the car stopping right in front of her. She is scared. She screams. + +Mom runs to her and hugs her. She is angry and worried. "Anna, what are you doing? You could have been hurt by the car. Why did you leave me and Ben? Why did you follow that dog?" + +Anna cries. She is sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to see the dog. He was so big and fluffy. I didn't see the car. I didn't hear you." + +Mom sighs. She is glad that Anna is safe. She says, "I know you like dogs, Anna. But you have to be careful. You can't go after strangers or their pets. You have to stay with me and Ben. You have to listen to me. Do you understand?" + +Anna nods. She understands. She says, "I understand, mom. I won't do it again. I love you, mom." + +Mom smiles. She loves Anna too. She says, "I love you too, Anna. Now let's go back to Ben. He is waiting for us." + +They walk back to Ben. He is happy to see them. He says, "Hi, Anna. Hi, mom. Where did you go?" + +Anna says, "I went to see the dog. But it was a bad idea. I almost got hit by a car. Mom saved me. I'm sorry, Ben." + +Ben says, "It's okay, Anna. I'm glad you're okay. I'm sorry you didn't get to pet the dog. Maybe we can find a nice dog another day. But we have to ask mom first." + +Anna agrees. She says, "Yes, we have to ask mom first. She knows best. She loves us." + +Mom says, "That's right, kids. I love you both. And I want you to be safe and happy. Now let's go home. It's getting late." + +They hold hands and walk home. They learned a lesson today. They learned to be careful and to listen to mom. They learned that mom loves them and wants the best for them. They are happy. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They make them zoom on the floor and pretend they are racing. One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a big tiger with orange and black stripes. It has a button on its back. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. "It is a tiger. Maybe it can zoom too." + +He pushes the button and the tiger starts to roar and move. It walks towards Tom and Mia and opens its mouth. + +"Help, it is scary!" Mia says. "It wants to eat us!" + +Tom and Mia run away and hide behind the sofa. The tiger follows them and tries to reach them with its paws. + +"Go away, tiger!" Tom shouts. "You are not nice. You are mean." + +He throws a pillow at the tiger, but it does not stop. It roars louder and louder. + +"Tom, Mia, what is going on?" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the tiger. She picks it up and turns it off. + +"It is just a toy, kids," she says. "It is not a real tiger. It cannot hurt you." + +She shows them the button and how to make the tiger stop and start. + +"See, it is just a toy. You can play with it, but be gentle. It is not very strong. It is weak." + +Tom and Mia look at the tiger. It is not roaring or moving anymore. It looks sad. + +"Sorry, tiger," Tom says. "We did not know you were a toy. We thought you were real." + +"Can we play with you?" Mia says. "We can make you zoom with our cars. You can be our friend." + +The tiger does not answer, but it seems to smile. Tom and Mia hug it and take it to their car race. They make it zoom with them and have fun. The tiger is happy. It likes to play with Tom and Mia. They are nice. They are not mean. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has a lock on it. Lily and Ben want to see what is inside the box. + +"Maybe there are toys in the box," Lily says. + +"Or candy," Ben says. + +They try to open the lock, but they do not have a key. They look around for a key, but they do not see one. They are sad. + +Then, they hear a voice from the box. The voice says something, but they do not understand. The voice speaks a different language. + +"Who are you?" Lily asks. + +The voice says something again, but they do not understand. + +"Can you unlock the box?" Ben asks. + +The voice says something again, but they do not understand. + +Lily and Ben are confused. They want to talk to the voice, but they do not know how. They wish they could learn the language of the voice. + +They see a man walking by. The man has a book in his hand. The book has pictures of words and letters. + +"Excuse me, sir," Lily says. "Can you help us?" + +The man stops and looks at the box. He hears the voice from the box. He smiles. + +"Hello, children," he says. "I can help you. I know the language of the voice. It is a very old and special language. I have a book that can teach you the language. Do you want to learn?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They are curious and excited. + +"OK, then," the man says. "Let's start. Repeat after me. This is how you say hello in the language of the voice." + +The man says a word. Lily and Ben repeat the word. The voice from the box says the word back. The voice sounds happy. + +Lily and Ben smile. They feel like they have made a new friend. They are ready to learn more words and unlock the mystery of the box. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. They open the box and see many new toys inside. + +"Wow, look at these toys!" Tim says. "They are so nice and shiny. Can we play with them?" + +"I don't know, Tim," Sue says. "Maybe these toys belong to someone else. Maybe they will be sad if we take them." + +"But they are not here, Sue," Tim says. "Maybe they don't want them anymore. Maybe they left them for us. Please, can we play with them?" + +Sue thinks for a moment. She likes the toys too, but she is honest. She does not want to make someone else sad. She shakes her head. + +"No, Tim, we can't play with them," she says. "It is not right. We have to leave them here. Maybe the owner will come back and find them." + +Tim is not happy. He wants to play with the toys. He does not listen to Sue. He grabs a toy car and runs away. + +"Tim, come back!" Sue calls. "Don't do that!" + +But Tim does not come back. He plays with the toy car on the road. He makes loud noises and pretends to drive fast. He does not see the big truck coming. + +The truck hits the toy car and breaks it. Tim falls down and hurts his knee. He cries and cries. The toy car is broken. His knee is bleeding. He is cold and scared. + +Sue runs to Tim and hugs him. She is sorry for him. She helps him get up and gives him a band-aid. She tells him to say sorry to the owner of the toy car. + +Tim is sorry too. He knows he was wrong. He says sorry to Sue and to the owner of the toy car. He learns a lesson. He will not take things that are not his. He will listen to Sue. She is his honest friend. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They are happy. + +One day, Ben sees a lady in the park. She has long hair and a big smile. She is holding a baby. Ben thinks she is pretty. He wants to talk to her. + +"Who is that lady?" Ben asks Lily. + +"That is my mom. She is my wife," Lily jokes. + +Ben does not understand. He thinks Lily is telling the truth. He feels shy. He does not want to talk to Lily's mom. He thinks Lily's mom is married to Lily. + +"Your mom is your wife?" Ben asks. + +Lily laughs. She sees that Ben is confused. She wants to explain. + +"No, silly. That is a joke. My mom is not my wife. She is married to my dad. He is at work. A wife is a lady who loves a man. A mom is a lady who loves a baby. Do you understand?" Lily says. + +Ben nods. He feels silly. He also feels relieved. He likes Lily's mom. He wants to be her friend. + +"Can I say hello to your mom?" Ben asks. + +"Sure. She is very nice. She likes to joke too. Come on, let's go," Lily says. + +They run to Lily's mom. They say hello. They smile. They joke. They are happy. +Lily liked to be organized. She had a place for everything in her room. She had a box for her toys, a shelf for her books, and a drawer for her clothes. She always put things back where they belonged. + +One day, her brother Max came into her room. He wanted to play with her toys. He did not ask Lily. He just took them out of the box and threw them on the floor. He made a big mess. + +Lily was very angry. She said to Max, "Stop! You are not nice. You took my toys without asking. You made a big mess. You have to put them back in the box." + +Max did not listen. He said, "No, I want to play. You are boring. You always want to be organized. You are no fun." + +He took Lily's ear and pulled it hard. Lily cried out loud. She said, "Ow! That hurts. Let go of my ear. You are mean." + +Mom heard Lily's cry. She came into the room. She saw the mess and Max pulling Lily's ear. She said, "Max, what are you doing? You are not nice. You took Lily's toys without asking. You made a big mess. You hurt Lily's ear. You have to say sorry and help Lily clean up." + +Max felt bad. He said, "Sorry, Lily. Sorry, Mom. I was wrong. I will help Lily clean up." + +He let go of Lily's ear and picked up the toys. He put them back in the box. Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, Max. You are nice. You can play with my toys if you ask me." + +Mom hugged them both. She said, "I'm proud of you. You are nice. You are organized. You are fun." +Anna and Ben like to play outside. They like to run, jump, and sing. One day, they see a big red mailbox near their house. They wonder what is inside. + +They go to the mailbox and open it. They find a letter with their names on it. It is from their grandma. She says she loves them and sends them a gift. They are very happy. + +They open the gift and see a box of cookies. They love cookies. They take one each and bite it. But the cookies are spicy! They make their mouths burn. They spit out the cookies and drink some water. They do not like spicy cookies. + +They look at the letter again. Grandma says she made the cookies with pepper. She says it is a joke. She says she hopes they laugh. Anna and Ben do not laugh. They are mad at grandma. + +They clap their hands and make a loud noise. They want to scare grandma. They put the cookies back in the box and write a letter. They say they do not like spicy cookies. They say they want sweet cookies. They say they will send the spicy cookies back to grandma. They put the letter and the box in the mailbox and close it. They hope grandma gets the message. They go back to their house and eat some ice cream. They feel better. +Tom and Lily wanted to make a cake for their mom. They had a book with a cake recipe and some ingredients. But they did not have a cup to measure the flour and the sugar. + +"Can we use your cap, Tom?" Lily asked. "It is big and round like a cup." + +Tom looked at his cap. He liked his cap. It was blue and had a star on it. He did not want to get it dirty. + +"No, Lily. My cap is not for measuring. It is for wearing. And it is my favorite cap," Tom said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to make a cake for their mom. She looked around the kitchen. She saw a bowl, a spoon, a knife, and a lazy cat. The cat was sleeping on the table. It did not care about the cake. + +"Can we use the cat, Tom?" Lily asked. "It is soft and fluffy like flour and sugar." + +Tom laughed. He thought Lily was funny. He did not think the cat would like to be used for measuring. + +"No, Lily. The cat is not for measuring. It is for petting. And it might scratch us if we try to use it," Tom said. + +Lily was sad. She wanted to make a cake for their mom. She looked around the kitchen again. She saw a jar, a fork, a plate, and a clock. The clock was ticking on the wall. It told them the time. + +"Can we use the clock, Tom?" Lily asked. "It is round and has numbers like a cup." + +Tom looked at the clock. He thought Lily was smart. He did not know if the clock would work for measuring. + +"Maybe, Lily. But how do we use the clock for measuring?" Tom asked. + +Lily thought for a moment. She had an idea. + +"We can use the fork to scoop some flour and some sugar. Then we can put them on the plate. Then we can count how many times the clock ticks until the plate is full. That is how we measure," Lily said. + +Tom thought Lily's idea was clever. He agreed to try it. + +"Okay, Lily. Let's use the clock for measuring. But we have to be quick. Mom will be home soon and we want to surprise her with the cake," Tom said. + +Lily and Tom used the fork, the plate, and the clock to measure the flour and the sugar. They followed the recipe and mixed the ingredients. They put the batter in a pan and baked it in the oven. They made a cake for their mom. They were happy and proud. They hoped their mom would like it. +Anna and Ben are brother and sister. They share a room with two beds. Every night, they tell each other stories before they sleep. They whisper so that Mom and Dad do not hear them. + +One night, they hear a loud noise outside. It sounds like a big dog barking. They are scared. They hide under their blankets and hold each other's hands. + +"Ben, what is that?" Anna whispers. + +"I don't know, Anna. Maybe it is a wolf. Wolves are big and mean. They like to eat little kids." Ben whispers. + +"No, Ben, don't say that. Maybe it is just a friendly dog. Maybe he is lost and wants to find his home." Anna whispers. + +They listen to the noise for a long time. It gets deeper and deeper. They close their eyes and hope it goes away. + +Then, they hear another noise. It is Mom and Dad. They open the door and turn on the light. They see Anna and Ben under their blankets. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing? Why are you whispering?" Mom asks. + +"We heard a noise, Mom. It was a big dog. Or maybe a wolf. We were scared." Anna says. + +"It was not a dog or a wolf, kids. It was a train. There is a new train track near our house. Sometimes, the train passes by at night. It makes a loud and deep noise. But it is not dangerous. It is just a train." Dad says. + +"A train? Really?" Ben says. + +"Yes, really. Come, let me show you." Dad says. + +He takes them to the window and points to the train. They see the bright lights and the long cars. They hear the horn and the wheels. + +"Wow, that is a train. It is big and fast. It is cool." Anna says. + +"It is cool. But it is also night. And night is for sleeping. Come on, kids, back to bed." Mom says. + +She tucks them in and kisses them good night. Dad does the same. They turn off the light and leave the door open. + +"Good night, Anna. Good night, Ben. Don't be scared. We love you." Mom and Dad say. + +"Good night, Mom. Good night, Dad. We love you too." Anna and Ben say. + +They snuggle in their beds and smile. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. They have each other. And they have a train. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big tent. They pretend it is their house. They say they are married. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Tom. He sees Anna and Ben in the tent. He wants to play too. He says, "Can I join you?" + +Anna and Ben say, "No, this is our tent. We are married. You are not. Go away." + +Tom feels sad. He thinks they are mean. He says, "You are not really married. You are just kids. You are ordinary. I am special. I have a magic wand. I can do anything." + +Anna and Ben laugh. They say, "You are lying. You don't have a magic wand. You have a stick. You can't do anything." + +Tom gets angry. He says, "Yes, I do. I will show you. I will turn your tent into a frog." + +He waves his stick at the tent. Nothing happens. He waves it again. Still nothing. He waves it harder. The stick breaks. + +Anna and Ben laugh harder. They say, "See, you are not special. You are silly. You broke your stick. Now you have nothing." + +Tom feels more sad. He feels more angry. He says, "You are not nice. You are rude. I don't want to play with you. I will find other friends." + +He runs away from the park. He cries. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for him. They say, "Maybe we were too mean. Maybe we should share our tent. Maybe we can be friends." + +They run after him. They say, "Tom, wait. Come back. We are sorry. We want to play with you. You can join our tent. You can pretend to be our neighbor. You can use your stick as a phone. You can call us. We can have fun." + +Tom stops. He looks at them. He smiles. He says, "Really? You mean it?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They say, "Yes, we do. We are sorry. We want to be friends." + +Tom says, "OK. I forgive you. I want to be friends too." + +They hug. They go back to the park. They play in the tent. They pretend to be a family. They have fun. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a big case with many toys. Ben has a small case with few toys. + +One day, Sara and Ben go to the park. They take their cases with them. Sara opens her case and takes out a doll, a car, a ball and a book. Ben opens his case and takes out a bear, a train, a hat and a crayon. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Ben asks Sara. + +"No, it is mine. You have your bear," Sara says. + +"Can I play with your car?" Ben asks Sara. + +"No, it is mine. You have your train," Sara says. + +Ben feels sad. He wants to play with Sara's toys. He thinks Sara is not nice. He does not want to share. + +"Can I play with your ball?" Sara asks Ben. + +"No, it is mine. You have your book," Ben says. + +"Can I play with your hat?" Sara asks Ben. + +"No, it is mine. You have your crayon," Ben says. + +Sara feels sad. She wants to play with Ben's toys. She thinks Ben is not nice. She does not want to share. + +They sit on the grass and play with their own toys. They do not talk to each other. They do not have fun. + +A dog comes to the park. He sees the toys. He likes the toys. He runs to the toys. He grabs the doll and the bear. He runs away. + +"Hey, that is my doll!" Sara shouts. + +"Hey, that is my bear!" Ben shouts. + +They run after the dog. They want their toys back. They are scared. They are angry. + +They catch the dog. They take their toys from the dog. They hug their toys. They are happy. + +They look at each other. They feel sorry. They want to be friends again. + +"I am sorry I did not share with you," Sara says. + +"I am sorry I did not share with you," Ben says. + +They smile. They hug. They are friends again. + +They go back to the grass. They open their cases. They share their toys. They play together. They have fun. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big mouse in the grass. The mouse has a long tail and big ears. It is eating something yellow. + +"What is that?" Ben asks. + +"It is a mouse," Lily says. + +"What is it eating?" Ben asks. + +Lily looks closer. She sees the yellow thing. It is cheese. + +"It is eating cheese," Lily says. + +"Cheese?" Ben says. He is confused. He likes cheese. He does not know mice like cheese too. + +"Can we share?" Ben asks. He walks to the mouse. He has a piece of cheese in his hand. + +The mouse sees Ben. It is scared. It runs away with the cheese. It goes into a hole. + +"Hey, come back!" Ben says. He is sad. He wanted to share his cheese. + +Lily laughs. She thinks Ben is funny. + +"Don't worry, Ben," Lily says. "We have more cheese. We can eat it together." + +Ben smiles. He likes Lily. He likes cheese. He does not like mice. + +They sit on a bench. They eat their cheese. They are happy. +Anna was a young girl who liked to play in the garden. She had a big basket where she put flowers and leaves that she found. One day, she saw a new flower that she did not recognize. It was red and had many petals and a sweet smell. She wanted to pick it and put it in her basket. + +"Hello, flower," she said. "You are very pretty. Can I take you with me?" + +But the flower did not answer. Instead, it pricked her finger with a sharp thorn. Anna cried out in pain and dropped the flower. + +"Ow, ow, ow! That hurt!" she said. "Why did you do that, flower?" + +She ran to her mother, who was sitting on a bench nearby. She showed her the finger and the flower. + +"Mommy, mommy, look! This flower bit me!" she said. + +Her mother hugged her and kissed her finger. She looked at the flower and smiled. + +"That's not a flower, my dear. That's a rose. Roses are very beautiful, but they also have thorns to protect themselves. You have to be careful when you touch them," she said. + +"A rose?" Anna repeated. "I never saw a rose before. Is it a special flower?" + +"Yes, it is. Roses are a symbol of love and friendship. People give roses to each other to show that they care. Do you want to keep the rose?" her mother asked. + +Anna nodded. She liked the rose, even if it hurt her. She thought it was a gift from the garden. + +"Thank you, rose. I'm sorry I made you angry. I want to be your friend," she said. + +She put the rose in her basket and held it gently. She smiled and kissed the rose. The rose seemed to smile back at her. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big flag on a pole. The flag has many colors and shapes. + +"What is that?" Anna asks. + +"That is a flag of a nation," Ben says. "A nation is a group of people who live together and have the same rules." + +"Can we join a nation?" Anna wonders. + +"Sure, we can make our own nation," Ben says. "We can use this blanket as our flag and this tree as our pole. We can call our nation the Hot Nation, because it is very hot today." + +They take the blanket and tie it to the tree. They sit under the blanket and make up rules for their nation. They say hello to other children who pass by and invite them to join their nation. + +"Welcome to the Hot Nation," they say. "We are friendly and we share our toys and we drink lots of water." + +Soon, many children join their nation and play with them. They have fun and make new friends. They are happy in their Hot Nation. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they find a big puddle of water near the park. They run to the puddle and start to splash each other with water. They laugh and have fun. + +"Look, Anna, I can make a big splash!" Ben says. He jumps into the puddle with both feet. The water goes up high and wet his clothes. + +"Wow, Ben, you are so brave!" Anna says. She tries to jump like Ben, but she slips and falls. She hurts her knee and starts to cry. + +"Oh, no, Anna, are you okay?" Ben says. He runs to help her. He sees blood on her knee. He feels sorry for her. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I wanted to be like you, but I'm not brave enough," Anna says. She sniffles and wipes her tears. + +"Anna, you don't have to be like me. You are brave in your own way. You are good at many things that I'm not. You are smart, kind, and flexible. You can bend and twist your body like a snake. I can't do that. You are amazing, Anna," Ben says. He hugs her and kisses her cheek. + +"Thank you, Ben, you are amazing too. You are strong, fast, and funny. You can jump and run like a rabbit. I can't do that. You are my best friend, Ben," Anna says. She smiles and hugs him back. + +They help each other to stand up and walk to their mom. She sees their wet and dirty clothes and their hurt knee. She is not angry. She is proud of them. + +"You two are very sweet and caring. You always look after each other. You are good twins. I love you both," she says. She cleans their knee and gives them a band-aid. She changes their clothes and gives them a snack. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They learned a lesson. They learned that they are different, but they are both special. They learned to appreciate each other's skills and talents. They learned to splash with love. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. But they do not like to eat broccoli. Mommy says broccoli is good for them, but they think it is yucky and green. + +One day, Mommy makes broccoli for dinner. She puts it on their plates with chicken and rice. Lily and Ben make faces and say, "No, thank you, Mommy. We do not want broccoli." + +Mommy says, "You have to eat your broccoli, or you will not get dessert. Broccoli is healthy and tasty. You can dip it in cheese sauce if you want." + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They do not want cheese sauce. They want ice cream. They push their plates away and cross their arms. They start to whine and cry. + +Mommy is not happy. She says, "Lily and Ben, you are being spoiled. You have to eat what I make for you, or you will go to bed hungry. You are not babies anymore. You are big kids. Big kids eat broccoli." + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They do not want to go to bed hungry. They do not want to make Mommy sad. They decide to try the broccoli. They take a small bite and chew. It is not so bad. It is crunchy and cheesy. They take another bite and smile. + +Mommy is happy. She says, "Good job, Lily and Ben. You ate your broccoli. I am proud of you. Now you can have ice cream for dessert." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mommy. We love you. And we love broccoli, too." +Lisa and Ben were playing in the park with their furry dog, Max. They liked to throw a ball and watch Max run after it. Sometimes Max would catch the ball in his mouth and bring it back to them. Sometimes he would drop the ball and chase a bird or a squirrel instead. + +One day, they saw a big lemon tree near the swings. They had never seen a lemon before. They thought it was a yellow ball. Lisa said, "Look, Ben, a yellow ball! Let's get it for Max!" Ben said, "OK, Lisa, but be careful. The tree has sharp things on it." + +Lisa and Ben ran to the lemon tree and tried to reach a lemon. They had to stretch their arms and stand on their toes. They did not see the old lady who was sitting on a bench nearby. She was watching them with a frown. + +She said, "Hey, you two, stop that! Those are not balls, those are lemons! They are sour and bitter. They are not for playing, they are for eating. And you are hurting my tree. Go away!" + +Lisa and Ben were scared and surprised. They did not know what sour and bitter meant. They did not know the old lady owned the tree. They let go of the lemon and ran back to Max. They felt embarrass. They did not want to make the old lady angry. They said, "Sorry, lady, we did not know. We just wanted to play with Max." + +The old lady sighed and shook her head. She said, "It's OK, kids, I forgive you. But next time, ask before you touch something that is not yours. And if you want to try a lemon, here, take one. But be careful, it will make your face funny." + +Lisa and Ben took the lemon and thanked the old lady. They were curious and brave. They each took a bite of the lemon. They made a face. The lemon was sour and bitter. They did not like it. They spit it out and gave it to Max. Max liked it. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. He was a funny dog. Lisa and Ben laughed and hugged him. They learned something new that day. +Tim and Liz are friends who live on a farm. They like to play with the animals and help with the chores. One day, they see a big pile of hay in the barn. They are eager to jump on it and make a fort. + +"Let's go, Liz!" Tim says. "We can have fun in the hay!" + +"Okay, Tim!" Liz says. "But we have to be careful. The hay can be prickly and dusty." + +They run to the barn and climb on the hay. They laugh and roll and make tunnels. They pretend they are knights and princesses in a castle. They use sticks as swords and strike the hay. + +"Take that, dragon!" Tim shouts, striking the hay with his stick. + +"Help me, Tim!" Liz cries, pretending to be trapped by the hay. + +"I'm coming, Liz!" Tim says, striking the hay again. + +They are having so much fun that they don't hear the farmer coming. He is carrying a pitchfork and a bucket. He is surprised to see the children in the hay. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" he asks. "You are making a mess of the hay!" + +Tim and Liz stop playing and look at the farmer. They are scared and sorry. They didn't mean to ruin the hay. + +"We're sorry, sir," Tim says. "We were just playing." + +"We didn't know you needed the hay," Liz says. + +The farmer sighs and smiles. He is not angry. He remembers when he was a child and played in the hay too. + +"It's all right, kids," he says. "But you have to be careful. The hay is for the animals, not for playing. And you have to watch out for the pitchfork. It can hurt you if you strike it." + +He shows them the pitchfork and the bucket. He tells them he is going to feed the cows and the horses with the hay. + +"Can we help you, sir?" Tim asks. "We want to make up for the mess." + +"Can we see the animals, sir?" Liz asks. "We love the animals." + +The farmer nods and lets them help him. He teaches them how to use the pitchfork and the bucket. He takes them to the cowshed and the stable. He lets them pet the cows and the horses. He tells them their names and stories. + +Tim and Liz are happy and grateful. They learn a lot from the farmer. They thank him for letting them help and see the animals. + +"You're welcome, kids," he says. "You are good helpers and good friends. But next time, don't play in the hay, okay?" + +"Okay, sir," Tim and Liz say. "We won't play in the hay again." + +They wave goodbye to the farmer and the animals. They run back to their homes. They still have hay in their hair and clothes. But they don't mind. They had a great adventure in the hay. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to play in the forest behind their house. They knew the forest well, but they never went too far from the path. One day, they saw a big pine tree that looked different from the others. It had a hole in its trunk, and a mysterious light was shining from inside. + +"Let's go see what's in there!" Tom said, running towards the pine. + +"Wait, Tom! Mom said we should not go near strange things in the forest. It could be dangerous!" Lila said, following him. + +Tom reached the pine and peeked inside the hole. He saw a small box with a shiny lock. He tried to open it, but it was too hard. + +"Look, Lila! A treasure! Maybe there's something nice inside!" Tom said, excited. + +Lila came closer and looked at the box. She felt scared. She did not like the light or the lock. She thought they were bad signs. + +"Tom, I don't think we should touch that. It does not belong to us. Maybe someone left it here for a reason. Maybe it's a trap!" Lila said, worried. + +Tom did not listen to Lila. He wanted to see the treasure. He pulled the box out of the hole and tried to break the lock with a stick. + +"Stop, Tom! Please, trust me! Let's go back to the path. This is not a good idea!" Lila said, begging. + +But Tom did not stop. He hit the lock harder and harder, until it snapped. He opened the box and saw a bright flash. Then, he heard a loud boom. He screamed and dropped the box. He and Lila were covered in smoke and dust. + +They ran away from the pine, crying and coughing. They reached the path and saw their mom waiting for them. She hugged them and asked them what happened. + +"We found a treasure in the pine, but it was a bomb!" Tom said, sobbing. + +"A bomb? In the pine? Who put it there?" Mom said, shocked. + +"We don't know, Mom. We're sorry. We should have listened to Lila. She said it was dangerous. She tried to stop me, but I did not trust her." Tom said, ashamed. + +Mom looked at Lila and smiled. She was proud of her daughter for being brave and smart. + +"It's okay, Tom. You made a mistake, but you learned a lesson. Next time, you should trust your sister. She loves you and wants to keep you safe. And you should also trust me. I love you both and I know what's best for you. Now, let's go home and clean up. And stay away from the pine. It's not a good place to play." Mom said, gently. + +Lila and Tom nodded and hugged their mom. They were glad they were okay. They learned to trust each other and their mom. They never went near the pine again. They found other ways to have fun in the forest. +Lily and Ben are twins who love to play with their toys. They have a big panda bear that they hug and cuddle. One day, they decide to have a tea party with their panda and some other stuffed animals. They use their cups and plates and pretend to pour tea and eat cookies. + +"Here, panda, have some tea," Lily says, holding a cup to the panda's mouth. "It is sweet and yummy." + +"No, no, panda likes sour tea," Ben says, grabbing the cup from Lily. "He likes to make funny faces when he drinks it." + +Lily and Ben start to argue over what panda likes. They pull and tug at the cup and the panda. They forget to be gentle and nice. + +"Stop it, stop it, you are hurting panda!" Lily cries. + +"Give me the cup, give me the cup, it is mine!" Ben shouts. + +They hear a loud voice from the door. It is their mom, who looks angry and sad. + +"What are you doing, Lily and Ben?" she asks. "Why are you fighting over panda and the cup? Why are you making so much noise?" + +Lily and Ben feel ashamed and sorry. They drop the cup and the panda and look at their mom. + +"We are sorry, mom," they say together. "We were having a tea party, but we wanted different things for panda." + +Mom picks up the cup and the panda and hugs Lily and Ben. She smiles and says, "I understand, but you have to learn to share and take turns. Panda likes both sweet and sour tea, because he likes both of you. And you have to be careful with your toys, because they can break or get hurt. Now, why don't you say sorry to each other and to panda, and then we can have a real tea party with some real cookies and juice?" + +Lily and Ben hug each other and say sorry. They also hug panda and say sorry. They follow mom to the kitchen, where she has prepared a tray with cookies and juice. They sit down at the table and enjoy their snack. They thank mom and tell her they love her. They also thank panda and tell him they love him. After they finish, they feel sleepy and tired. They take panda to their room and lie down on their beds. They cuddle with panda and close their eyes. They have a nice nap and dream of happy tea parties. +Sara and Ben love to play at the park. They like to swing, climb and slide. But today, the sky is gray and the wind is cold. Sara and Ben are sad. They want to go to the park, but their mom says no. + +"It is going to rain soon," mom says. "We can't go to the park when it rains. You will get wet and sick." + +Sara and Ben are not happy. They look out the window and see the clouds. They hope the rain will go away. + +But the rain does not go away. It starts to fall from the sky. It makes a loud sound on the roof. It makes puddles on the ground. Sara and Ben watch the rain. They think it is boring. + +Then, they see something. They see a bright color in the sky. It is a rainbow. It has many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Sara and Ben think it is beautiful. They smile and clap. + +"Look, mom, look!" Sara says. "A rainbow!" + +"That is impressive," mom says. "A rainbow is a gift from the sun and the rain. It is very rare and special." + +"Can we go to the park now?" Ben asks. "Maybe the slide is a rainbow too." + +Mom laughs. She checks the weather. The rain has stopped. The sun is shining. She nods and smiles. + +"OK, let's go to the park," mom says. "But wear your boots and jackets. It might be muddy and wet." + +Sara and Ben are happy. They put on their boots and jackets. They run to the car. They can't wait to see the slide. Maybe it is a rainbow too. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to make different shapes with the blocks, like squares, circles and triangles. Sometimes they made animals or houses or cars. + +One day, Tom found a block that was very unusual. It was not like any shape he had seen before. It had six sides and six corners, and it was shiny and blue. He showed it to Lily and said, "Look at this block! What shape is it?" + +Lily looked at the block and said, "I don't know. It is not a square or a circle or a triangle. It is a new shape. Maybe we can call it a hexagon." + +Tom liked the name hexagon. He said, "Let's make a hexagon tower with this block and the other blocks. It will be the tallest and the prettiest tower ever." + +They started to stack the blocks on top of each other, using the hexagon block as the base. They made the tower very high and very colorful. They were very happy and proud of their tower. + +But then, their baby brother Sam came into the room. He saw the tower and wanted to play with it. He crawled towards the tower and reached for the hexagon block. He pulled it out of the tower and said, "Mine!" + +The tower fell down with a loud crash. The blocks scattered all over the floor. Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They shouted at Sam, "No, Sam! That is our tower! You broke it! You are a bad boy!" + +Sam did not understand why they were yelling at him. He thought they were playing a game. He smiled and said, "Again!" He threw the hexagon block at the wall. It made a loud noise and left a mark on the wall. He said, "Strike!" +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play in the kitchen with their mom. One day, mom said, "I have to go to the store. You can help me make a cake for dad's birthday. But you have to be very careful and follow the rules." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They wanted to make a good cake for dad. He was away for a long time and he would come back today. Mom gave them a big bowl, some eggs, some flour, some sugar, and some butter. She said, "First, you have to crack the eggs and put them in the bowl. Then, you have to stir them with a spoon. Next, you have to add the flour, the sugar, and the butter. Then, you have to stir them again. Last, you have to pour the batter in the pan and put it in the oven. I will be back soon. Don't touch anything else." + +Lily and Tom did what mom said. They cracked the eggs and put them in the bowl. They stirred them with a spoon. They added the flour, the sugar, and the butter. They stirred them again. They poured the batter in the pan and put it in the oven. They were very proud of themselves. They said, "We made a cake for dad! He will be so happy!" + +But then, they saw something else on the counter. It was a big bottle with a red label. It said, "Hot Sauce". Lily and Tom did not know what it was. They thought it was something good. They said, "Let's put some of this on the cake. It will make it more yummy!" + +They opened the bottle and poured some of the hot sauce on the cake. They did not know it was very spicy and not for cakes. They said, "There! Now the cake is ready!" + +Mom came back from the store. She smelled something strange. She went to the kitchen and saw the cake. She saw the red sauce on it. She said, "Oh no! What did you do? You ruined the cake! This is not for cakes! This is for tacos! It is very hot and not sweet! Dad will not like it! He will be very sad and angry!" + +Lily and Tom did not understand. They thought they did something good. They said, "But mom, we wanted to make a good cake for dad! We followed the rules! We stirred the eggs and the flour and the sugar and the butter! We poured the batter in the pan and put it in the oven! We added some of this to make it more yummy!" + +Mom said, "No, no, no! You did not follow the rules! You added something you should not have! You made a bad cake for dad! He will not eat it! He will not have a happy birthday! He will not love you anymore!" + +Lily and Tom started to cry. They felt very bad. They said, "We are sorry, mom! We are sorry, dad! We love you! Please don't be mad at us!" + +But it was too late. The cake was ruined. Dad came back and saw the cake. He was very mad. He said, "What is this? This is not a cake! This is a mess! Who did this? How could you do this to me? You don't care about me! You don't respect me! You don't deserve me!" + +He left the house and never came back. Lily and Tom were very sad. They wished they never saw the hot sauce. They wished they never made the cake. They wished they could say sorry to dad. But they could not. They lost their dad because of a bad cake. It was the worst day of their year. +Tom was a farmer. He had a big farm with many cows and sheep. He also had a lot of hay. He used the hay to feed his animals and to make money. He would sell the hay to other farmers who needed it. + +One day, Tom saw a man with a big truck. The man said he wanted to buy all of Tom's hay. He said he would pay a lot of money for it. Tom was happy. He thought he could buy more animals and more hay with the money. He agreed to sell the hay to the man. + +The man loaded the hay on his truck. He gave Tom a big bag of money. He said he had to go fast, because he had to deliver the hay to a faraway place. He drove away with the hay. + +Tom opened the bag of money. He was shocked. The bag was full of dead leaves, not money. He had been tricked by the man. He had no hay and no money. He had nothing to feed his animals. He felt very sad and angry. + +He ran to his phone. He wanted to call the police and tell them what happened. But the phone was dead. The man had cut the wire. Tom had no way to get help. He had no way to get his hay back. He had been fooled by a bad man. He learned a hard lesson. He should not trust strangers who offer too much money. He should be careful who he sells his hay to. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Lily has a watch on her wrist. It is a lovely watch. It is pink and shiny and has a flower on it. + +"Look at my watch, Ben!" Lily says. "It tells me the time. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. He likes watches too. He thinks they are clever and fun. He looks at Lily's watch. It has numbers and hands and a button. + +"What does the button do?" Ben asks. + +"It makes a sound. Listen!" Lily says. She presses the button. The watch beeps. + +"Wow, that is cool!" Ben says. He smiles. + +"Do you want to try?" Lily asks. She is kind and likes to share. + +"OK, thank you!" Ben says. He takes Lily's watch and puts it on his wrist. He presses the button. The watch beeps again. + +"Can I add something to your watch?" Ben asks. He has an idea. + +"What do you want to add?" Lily asks. + +"A sticker!" Ben says. He has a sticker book. He likes to stick stickers on things. He finds a sticker of a star. He thinks it will look nice on Lily's watch. + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Lily says. She likes stickers too. She thinks stars are pretty. + +Ben peels off the sticker and sticks it on Lily's watch. He shows it to Lily. + +"Look, now your watch has a star!" Ben says. + +"That is lovely, Ben! Thank you!" Lily says. She hugs Ben. She likes her watch even more now. + +They are happy. They play with the watch and the blocks. They are good friends. +Ben and Mia went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. But Ben and Mia liked the penguins best. The penguins were black and white and had funny beaks. They swam in the water and waddled on the ice. + +"Look, that penguin is so small!" Mia said, pointing to a baby penguin. "Can I pet it, Mom?" + +"No, sweetie, you can't touch the animals. They might get scared or hurt," Mom said. + +"But I want to pet it! It's so cute!" Mia said, and ran towards the fence. + +"Stop, Mia, come back!" Ben shouted. He followed his sister, but he was too slow. Mia climbed over the fence and ran to the baby penguin. The baby penguin saw Mia and cried. It ran to its mom, who was bigger and angry. She flapped her wings and pecked at Mia. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia screamed. She was scared and hurt. She tried to run away, but she slipped on the ice. She fell and got wet and cold. + +"Help, help!" Mia cried. + +Mom and Dad heard Mia and ran to her. They lifted her over the fence and hugged her. They checked her for wounds and wiped her tears. + +"Mia, you're okay, you're okay," Mom said. + +"I'm sorry, Mom, I'm sorry," Mia said. She was sorry for being naughty and making the penguin mad. + +"Shh, it's okay, sweetie, it's okay," Dad said. He was glad that Mia was not badly hurt. + +Ben came to Mia and gave her a hug. He was worried about his sister. + +"Mia, don't do that again, okay? The penguins don't like it," Ben said. + +"Okay, Ben, I won't do that again," Mia said. + +They all said sorry to the zookeeper, who was not happy. He told them to be careful and respectful of the animals. He also gave them a book about penguins, so they could learn more about them. + +Ben and Mia said thank you and looked at the book. They saw pictures of penguins and learned their names and habits. They also saw the baby penguin and its mom. They looked happy and safe. + +"Maybe we can come back another day and see the penguins again," Ben said. + +"Maybe, but only from far away," Mia said. + +They nodded and smiled. They still liked the penguins, but they also learned to respect them. +Ben had a big problem. His toy car was stuck in his nose. He tried to pull it out, but it hurt too much. He cried and ran to his mom. + +"Mom, mom, help me! My car is in my nose!" he shouted. + +Mom looked at his nose and saw the car. She was scared and worried. She hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Ben. We will go to the doctor. He will help you." + +They got in the car and drove to the hospital. The doctor was nice and gentle. He looked at Ben's nose and said, "Ben, you have a very difficult operation. I have to remove the car from your nose. It will not hurt, but you have to be brave and still." + +Ben was scared and said, "No, no, I don't want an operation. I want my car!" + +Mom held his hand and said, "Ben, I know you love your car, but it is not good for your nose. The doctor will give you a new car after the operation. Trust me, it will be okay." + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will try to be brave." + +The doctor gave him a mask and said, "Breathe deeply, Ben. You will fall asleep soon." + +Ben breathed deeply and felt sleepy. He closed his eyes and dreamed of his car. + +When he woke up, he was in a bed. Mom was next to him and smiled. She said, "Ben, you did great! The operation is over. The doctor removed the car from your nose. You are fine now." + +Ben touched his nose and felt no pain. He said, "Really? Where is my car?" + +Mom gave him a new car and said, "Here is your car, Ben. It is bigger and better than the old one. Do you like it?" + +Ben looked at the car and smiled. He said, "Yes, mom. I like it. Thank you, mom. Thank you, doctor." + +He hugged mom and played with his car. He was happy and relieved. He learned a lesson. He never put his car in his nose again. +Sara liked math very much. She liked to count and add and take away. She had many math books and toys in her room. But she did not like to tidy up her room. She left her math books and toys all over the floor and the bed and the desk. Her room was very messy. + +One day, her mom came to her room and said, "Sara, you have to tidy up your room. It is too messy. You cannot find your things. You cannot play well. And you cannot do your math homework." + +"But mom, I want to do my math homework now. I like math. It is fun. Please, let me do my math homework first." Sara said. + +"No, Sara. You have to tidy up your room first. That is the rule. I will not permit you to do your math homework until your room is clean. You have to learn to be responsible and organized. Math is important, but so is keeping your room neat. Now, start picking up your things and put them in their places." Her mom said. + +Sara was not happy. She did not want to tidy up her room. She wanted to do her math homework. But she knew her mom was right. She had to follow the rule. She had to respect her mom. And she had to take care of her things. So she sighed and started to tidy up her room. She picked up her math books and toys and put them in the shelf. She made her bed and cleared her desk. She threw away the trash and dusted the floor. It took her some time, but she finished tidying up her room. + +When her mom came back, she saw that Sara's room was clean and neat. She smiled and said, "Good job, Sara. You did very well. I am proud of you. Now you can do your math homework. And I have a surprise for you. I bought you a new math book. It has more fun and challenging problems for you to solve. Do you want to see it?" + +Sara's eyes lit up. She was very happy. She loved math books. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I am sorry I was messy. I will try to keep my room tidy from now on. Can I see the new math book, please?" + +"Of course, you can. Here it is. Enjoy your math homework, Sara. And remember, tidying up your room is also part of your homework. It helps you to be a better student and a better person." Her mom said. + +Sara nodded and smiled. She opened the new math book and started to do her math homework. She was glad that she tidied up her room. She learned that being messy was not good. She learned that following the rule and respecting her mom was good. And she learned that math was more fun when her room was neat. She was a happy and smart girl. +Mia and Sam are best friends. They like to play together at the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But today, the park is very busy. There are many big kids and loud noises. Mia and Sam feel scared and sad. + +"Let's go home, Sam. I don't like it here," Mia says. + +"But I want to play, Mia. We can find a quiet spot," Sam says. + +They look around and see a big tree. The tree has pink flowers and green leaves. It looks pretty and calm. Mia and Sam run to the tree and sit under it. + +"Wow, this is nice, Mia. I like the pink flowers. They smell good," Sam says. + +"Yes, they do, Sam. And I like the shade. It feels cool and soft," Mia says. + +They close their eyes and relax. They hear the birds sing and the wind blow. They forget about the busy park and the big kids. They feel happy and safe. + +"Sam, you are my best friend. I'm glad we found this tree," Mia says. + +"Mia, you are my best friend too. I'm glad we can relax together," Sam says. + +They smile and hug. They are normal kids who like to play and have fun. They are also smart kids who know how to relax and enjoy the pink. +Ben likes to play soccer with his friends. They are a team. They wear red shirts and blue shorts. They run and kick the ball on the grass. They have fun and laugh. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Sam. He wears a green shirt and yellow shorts. He asks Ben if he can play soccer with them. Ben says yes. He says Sam can enter their team. He gives Sam a red shirt and a blue short. + +Sam is happy. He says thank you to Ben. He runs and kicks the ball with the others. He is good at soccer. He helps the team score a goal. They all cheer and hug. + +After the game, they drink water and eat apples. They are healthy and thirsty. They talk and smile. Sam says he likes the team. He says he wants to play with them again. Ben says he likes Sam. He says he is his new friend. They all agree. They are a team and friends. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big truck stop near their house. The truck had a sign that said "Ice Cream". Anna and Ben loved ice cream, but they had no money to buy it. + +"Let's go see the truck," Anna said to Ben. "Maybe they will give us some ice cream for free." + +They ran to the truck and peeked inside. They saw a big cooler with many ice cream bars and cones. They also saw a man who was talking on his phone. He did not see Anna and Ben. + +"Wow, look at all the ice cream!" Ben said. "We could have one each and still have many left. The man is rich!" + +"Let's take some," Anna said. "He won't notice. He has too many." + +They opened the cooler and grabbed two ice cream bars. They were about to run away when the man saw them. + +"Hey, you little thieves!" the man shouted. "Give me back my ice cream!" + +He dropped his phone and ran after them. Anna and Ben were scared. They ran as fast as they could, but the man was faster. He caught up with them and grabbed their arms. + +"Let us go!" Anna cried. "We're sorry, we're sorry!" + +"You should be sorry," the man said. "You can't just take things that are not yours. That's stealing. How would you like it if I took your toys?" + +"We don't have many toys," Ben said. "We're not rich like you." + +The man looked at them and saw their dirty clothes and shoes. He felt sorry for them. He remembered that he was once poor too. + +"Listen, kids," he said. "I'm not rich. I work hard to sell ice cream and make money. I need the money to pay for my house and my food and my truck. If you take my ice cream, I lose money. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. + +"I'm sorry, mister," Anna said. "We won't do it again. We were just hungry and wanted some ice cream." + +The man sighed. He let go of their arms and gave them a smile. + +"It's okay," he said. "I forgive you. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will never steal again. And you have to promise me that you will go to school and learn and work hard. That's how you can have a better life. Do you promise?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They promised. + +"Good," the man said. "Now, here. You can keep the ice cream bars. But don't tell anyone, okay? It's our secret." + +"Thank you, mister," Anna and Ben said. They smiled and hugged the man. + +The man smiled and hugged them back. He felt happy. He had helped two kids escape from hunger and learn a lesson. He hoped they would keep their promise and have a better life. He picked up his phone and went back to his truck. He drove away, waving at Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben waved back. They ate their ice cream bars and enjoyed them. They felt happy too. They had learned a lesson and made a friend. They hoped they would see the man again. They went back to their house, holding hands. They had a secret to share. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden with their aunt. They liked to run and jump and hide behind the trees. Their aunt was very nice and fun. She always had stories and games for them. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big red ball!" Ben shouted, holding up his prize. + +"Wow, let me see!" Lily said, running over to him. + +They kicked and threw the ball to each other, laughing and cheering. Their aunt watched them with a smile. + +"Be careful, kids, it's very hot today. Don't forget to drink some water," she said. + +She went inside the house to get a bottle of water and some cups. She also got some cookies and fruit for a snack. + +She came back to the garden and called the kids. + +"Come on, Lily, Ben, it's time for a break. I have some water and yummy food for you," she said. + +The kids ran to her, thirsty and hungry. They drank the water and ate the cookies and fruit. They thanked their aunt for the treat. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. You know, you remind me of your mom and dad when they were little. They also loved to play in the garden with me," she said. + +"Really? Did they play with the same ball?" Lily asked. + +"No, they had a different ball. It was blue and yellow. But they had the same fun and joy as you do," she said. + +"Can you tell us a story about them, auntie?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, I can. Let me think of a good one. How about the time they made a mud pie and tried to eat it?" she said. + +"Yuck! That sounds gross!" Lily said. + +"Ha ha, it was. But it was also very funny. Let me tell you what happened..." she said. + +And she began to tell them the story, while they listened with curiosity and laughter. They loved their aunt and her stories. They felt happy and cozy in the garden. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big basket with many eggs inside. The eggs had different colors and patterns. Lily and Tom wanted to see what was inside the eggs. + +"Can we open the eggs, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. They are for Easter. We have to wait until tomorrow," Mom answered. + +"But we want to see now!" Tom said. He was impatient. He grabbed an egg and tried to break it. + +"Tom, stop! You will ruin the surprise!" Mom said. She took the egg from Tom and put it back in the basket. + +Lily and Tom were sad. They did not like to wait. They wanted to open the eggs and find the toys or candy inside. + +"Mom, can we do something else?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. How about we make some cookies? You can help me in the kitchen," Mom answered. + +Lily and Tom liked cookies. They followed Mom to the kitchen. They helped her mix the dough and cut out shapes. They put the cookies in the oven and waited for them to bake. + +"Can we eat the cookies now?" Tom asked. + +"Not yet, buddy. They are too hot. We have to wait until they cool down," Mom answered. + +Lily and Tom sighed. They were still impatient. They wanted to eat the cookies and open the eggs. + +But Mom had a surprise for them. She took out a small egg from her pocket. It was shiny and golden. She gave it to Lily and Tom. + +"This is a special egg. You can open it now," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They opened the egg and found a chocolate bunny inside. They shared the bunny and ate it. It was yummy. + +"Thank you, Mom. This is the best egg ever," Lily said. + +"You're welcome, my loves. Happy Easter," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom hugged Mom. They were not impatient anymore. They were excited for tomorrow. They wondered what other surprises the eggs had for them. +Lily and Ben love to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make them zoom and crash on the floor. Sometimes they pretend they are driving the cars and buckle up with belts. + +One day, Lily and Ben found a new car in the toy box. It was shiny and red and had a big buckle on the hood. Lily and Ben wanted to play with it, but they did not know who it belonged to. + +"Whose car is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a gift for us," Ben said. + +"Let's play with it. It looks fun," Lily said. + +They took the car and started to zoom and crash it on the floor. They laughed and had a good time. But then they heard a voice. + +"Hey, that's my car! Give it back!" It was Tom, their older brother. He was angry and sad. He had got the car for his birthday and he had put it in the toy box to keep it safe. + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed. They had taken Tom's car without asking. They knew it was wrong. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. We did not know it was your car. We thought it was a new toy for us," Lily said. + +"Me too. I'm sorry. We did not mean to hurt your car," Ben said. + +They gave the car back to Tom. Tom looked at his car. It had some scratches and dents from the zooming and crashing. + +"It's okay. I forgive you. But next time, please ask me before you play with my things," Tom said. + +"Okay. We will. Thank you, Tom," Lily and Ben said. + +They hugged Tom and said sorry again. Tom hugged them back and smiled. He loved his car, but he loved his siblings more. He decided to share his car with them sometimes, if they were careful and gentle. Lily and Ben were happy and grateful. They learned to respect Tom's things and to ask for permission. They also learned to say sorry and to forgive. They played together with the car and other toys, and had a lot of fun. +Sam and Mia liked to play with their cars on the floor. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made sounds like vroom and beep as they moved their cars around. + +One day, Sam saw a new car on the shelf. It was shiny and red and had a big siren on top. Sam wanted to play with it. He asked his mom if he could have it. + +Mom said, "That is not your car, Sam. That is dad's car. He got it as a gift. It is very original and special. You have to ask dad before you touch it." + +Sam was sad. He really wanted to play with the red car. He looked at Mia and saw that she was busy with her pink car. He thought maybe he could take the red car for a little while and put it back later. He waited until mom was not looking and climbed on the shelf. He reached for the red car. + +But he was too small and the shelf was too high. He could not grab the red car. He tried to push it with his hand, but it did not move. He pushed harder and harder, but the red car was stuck. He pushed so hard that he made the shelf shake. The shelf was not very strong and it had many things on it. The things started to fall down. + +Mom heard the noise and turned around. She saw Sam on the shelf and the things falling down. She saw the red car on the edge of the shelf. She ran to Sam and grabbed him. She was angry and scared. + +"Sam, what are you doing?" she shouted. "You broke the law! You did not ask dad for his car. You did not listen to me. You made a big mess. You could have hurt yourself or the car. That is very bad, Sam. You have to say sorry and help me clean up." + +Sam felt sorry. He did not mean to break the law or make a mess. He did not want to hurt himself or the car. He just wanted to play with the original red car. He said sorry to mom and dad and helped them clean up. He learned his lesson. He never tried to take the red car again. He played with his own cars and shared them with Mia. He was a good boy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they are playing with their toy cars. Anna has a red car and Ben has a blue car. They make noises and pretend to drive fast. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is faster than yours!" Anna says. + +"No, my car is faster, you are slow!" Ben says. + +They race their cars on the floor. Ben tries to push Anna's car away with his car. Anna gets angry and pushes back. They both push harder and harder. Then, Ben's car hits Anna's arm. Anna cries out and drops her car. + +"Ow, ow, ow, you hurt me!" Anna says. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to!" Ben says. + +Anna holds her arm and cries. Ben feels bad and hugs her. He sees a bump on her arm. He is scared. + +"Maybe we should tell Mommy," Ben says. + +They run to Mommy. Mommy sees Anna's arm and frowns. She touches it gently and asks Anna if it hurts. Anna nods and sniffles. + +"Let's go to the doctor, okay?" Mommy says. + +They get in the car and drive to the doctor. The doctor is nice and smiles. He asks Anna what happened. Anna tells him about the cars and the bump. The doctor says he needs to take a picture of her arm. He calls it an x-ray. + +"What is an x-ray?" Anna asks. + +"It's a special machine that can see inside your arm. It will help me see if your bone is okay," the doctor says. + +He takes Anna to a room with a big machine. He tells her to lie down on a table and put her arm on a plate. He gives her a sticker and tells her to stay still. He goes behind a window and presses a button. The machine makes a beep. + +"All done, Anna, you did great!" the doctor says. + +He comes back and shows Anna the picture of her arm. He points to a thin line on her bone. + +"See this line? That means you have a small crack in your bone. It's called a fracture. It's not very bad, but it needs to heal," the doctor says. + +He puts a white bandage around Anna's arm. He tells her it's called a cast. He says it will protect her arm and make it feel better. He tells her not to get it wet or dirty. He says she can draw on it with markers. + +"Can I still play with Ben?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful and gentle. No more pushing or racing, okay?" the doctor says. + +"Okay," Anna says. + +She thanks the doctor and gives him a hug. She goes back to Mommy and Ben. Ben says he is sorry again and gives her a kiss. He says he likes her cast. He asks if he can draw on it. + +"Okay, but only if you draw something nice," Anna says. + +They go home and draw on Anna's cast. They draw flowers and stars and hearts. They say they love each other. They play with their cars, but they don't fight. They drive slow and share. They are happy. +One day, a little girl named Lily found a caterpillar on a leaf. She liked the caterpillar very much. It had many colors and a soft body. She wanted to keep it as a pet. + +"Hello, caterpillar. You are so charming. Can I take you home?" Lily asked. + +The caterpillar looked at Lily and said, "No, thank you. I am happy on this leaf. I need to eat and sleep here. Soon, I will change into a butterfly." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to play with the caterpillar. She tried to fill a jar with grass and flowers and put the caterpillar inside. But the caterpillar was not happy. It did not have enough space and air. It did not like the jar. + +"Please, let me out. This is not good for me. I need to be free and grow," the caterpillar said. + +Lily saw that the caterpillar was unhappy. She realized that she was being selfish. She wanted to make the caterpillar happy, not sad. She opened the jar and let the caterpillar out. + +"I am sorry, caterpillar. I was wrong. You belong on the leaf, not in the jar. I hope you will become a beautiful butterfly," Lily said. + +The caterpillar smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. Maybe one day, we will meet again. Goodbye, my friend." + +Lily waved goodbye to the caterpillar. She learned that she should respect the wishes and needs of others, even if they are different from hers. She also learned that some things are better to admire from afar, than to possess. She felt happy and proud of herself. +Tom and Ann are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big house with a fence. They wonder who lives there. + +"Maybe a rich man lives there," Tom says. "He has many toys and candy." + +"Or maybe a rich lady lives there," Ann says. "She has many dresses and dolls." + +They walk closer to the fence. They see a sock on the ground. It is red and has a hole. + +"Look, a sock!" Tom says. He picks it up. "Maybe it belongs to the rich man or the rich lady." + +"Maybe they don't need it," Ann says. "Maybe they have many socks." + +"Can I have it?" Tom asks. He likes the red sock. + +Ann nods. She does not like the red sock. She thinks it is old and dirty. + +"Thank you," Tom says. He puts the sock on his hand. He makes it talk. "Hello, I am a sock puppet. What is your name?" + +Ann laughs. She thinks Tom is funny. She makes a face with her fingers. "Hello, I am a finger puppet. My name is Ann." + +They play with the sock puppet and the finger puppet. They forget about the big house and the fence. They have fun. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big metal box in the garage. They wondered what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"No, we should not. It might be dad's or mom's. They might get mad," Sam said. + +But Tom did not listen. He used a stick to pry open the metal box. He was curious and excited. He did not see the sign on the box that said "Danger". + +When he opened the box, a loud noise and a bright flash happened. Tom and Sam were scared and confused. They ran out of the garage and saw smoke and fire. + +Dad and mom heard the noise and came out. They saw the metal box and the mess. They were angry and worried. + +"What did you do?" dad asked. + +"I opened the metal box. I wanted to see what was inside," Tom said. + +"You should not have done that. That was a firework box. It was for the Fourth of July. You could have hurt yourself or Sam or the house. You were very naughty and foolish," dad said. + +"I'm sorry, dad. I did not know. I was curious," Tom said. + +"Curiosity is good, but you have to be careful and respectful. You have to ask before you touch things that are not yours. You have to listen to your brother when he tells you to stop. You have to learn from your mistakes," dad said. + +Tom felt bad and ashamed. He hugged Sam and said sorry. He hugged dad and mom and said sorry. He learned his lesson. He promised to be more careful and respectful. He hoped dad and mom would forgive him. He hoped the firework box was not ruined. He hoped the Fourth of July would still happen. +Tom and Lily liked to play with numbers. They had a big book of numbers, and a box of number cards. They liked to match the numbers in the book with the numbers on the cards. They also liked to count the numbers out loud. + +One day, Tom and Lily had a fight. Tom wanted to play with the number five, but Lily wanted to play with the number six. They both grabbed the same card and pulled hard. The card ripped in half. Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They shouted at each other and threw the other cards on the floor. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the mess and the torn card. She was not happy. She told Tom and Lily to stop fighting and to say sorry. She also told them to pick up the cards and put them back in the box. She said they could not play with the numbers until they learned to share. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They did not like to make Mom unhappy. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They picked up the cards and put them back in the box. They also taped the torn card together. They asked Mom if they could play with the numbers again. + +Mom smiled and said yes. She said they could play with the numbers, but they had to take turns and be nice. She also said they could look at the book of numbers and learn more about them. Tom and Lily agreed. They were happy to play with the numbers again. They were not restless anymore. They liked to play with the numbers and each other. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big toy car in the park. It has a button that says "fly". Lila and Ben want to try it. + +They get in the car and push the button. The car makes a loud noise and lifts off the ground. Lila and Ben are scared. They do not know how to fly the car. They see trees and houses and birds. They want to go back to the park. + +They look for a driver. A driver is someone who knows how to fly a car. They see a man in a blue uniform. He has a badge that says "driver". He is flying a helicopter. Lila and Ben wave at him. They hope he will help them. + +The man sees Lila and Ben. He is surprised. He thinks they are in trouble. He flies his helicopter close to the car. He speaks to them through a speaker. He says, "Hello, I am a driver. I can help you. Do not be afraid. I am harmless. Follow me. I will take you to the park." + +Lila and Ben are happy. They trust the driver. They follow his helicopter. He guides them to the park. He lands his helicopter next to the car. He gets out and helps Lila and Ben. He says, "You are very brave. But you should not play with this car. It is not a toy. It is dangerous. Someone left it here by mistake. I will take it away. You can play with other toys." + +Lila and Ben say thank you to the driver. They hug him. They are glad he is harmless. They are glad he is their friend. They go back to their toys. They do not play with the car anymore. They have learned a lesson. They have had an adventure. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big dog with a red jacket. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe he is not nice," Tom said. + +They went closer to the dog. The dog came to them and licked their faces. He was soft and warm. + +"Hello, doggy. You are very cute," Lily said. + +The dog's owner came and smiled. He was a tall man with a blue hat. + +"Hi, kids. This is Rex. He is harmless. He likes to play and make friends. Do you want to throw his ball?" he asked. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. + +The man gave them a yellow ball. They threw it and Rex ran after it. He brought it back and dropped it at their feet. They laughed and clapped. + +They played with Rex for a long time. They hoped they could see him again. They gave him hugs and kisses. Rex was happy. He had new friends. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They saw many things in the park. They saw birds, flowers, trees, and swings. They liked the park very much. + +They saw a cute dog in the park. The dog was brown and fluffy. It had a red collar and a long tail. The dog ran and played with a ball. Tom and Lily wanted to pet the dog. + +They asked Mom if they could go near the dog. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful and gentle. They walked slowly to the dog. The dog saw them and wagged its tail. It looked happy and friendly. + +Tom and Lily gazed at the dog. They thought the dog was very cute. They reached out their hands to touch the dog. The dog licked their hands and wagged its tail more. Tom and Lily giggled and smiled. + +They said hello to the dog. They said, "You are a cute dog. What is your name?" The dog barked and wagged its tail. It seemed to say hello back. Tom and Lily made a new friend in the park. They were very happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden with their big red ball. They liked to bounce the ball and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it very high and it went over the fence. + +"Let's bounce it to the moon!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They bounced the ball as hard as they could. But this time, the ball did not come back. It flew over the fence and landed in the next garden. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Lily said. "Our ball!" + +They ran to the fence and looked over. They saw an old man sitting on a chair. He had a mug in his hand. He was drinking something hot. He looked angry. + +"Hey, you!" he shouted. "What are you doing? This is my garden!" + +"Sorry, sir," Tom said. "We lost our ball. Can we have it back, please?" + +The old man looked at the ball. It was lying on the grass next to a big stone. The stone had strange marks on it. It was very old. + +"This is not a ball," he said. "This is a treasure. It is ancient. It came from a faraway land. It is worth a lot of money. You can't have it." + +"But it is our ball," Lily said. "We just want to play with it. Please, sir, give it back." + +The old man shook his head. He got up from his chair and walked to the ball. He picked it up and held it in his hand. He smiled. + +"No, no, no," he said. "This is mine now. You can't have it. Go away!" + +Tom and Lily felt sad and angry. They wanted their ball back. They did not think it was fair. They did not think the old man was nice. + +They looked at each other. They had an idea. + +They ran to the gate and opened it. They ran into the old man's garden. They ran to the stone. They picked it up and ran back to the gate. + +"Hey, you!" the old man shouted. "What are you doing? That is my stone! That is my treasure! Give it back!" + +Tom and Lily stopped at the gate. They looked at the old man. They looked at the stone. They looked at the ball. + +They threw the stone over the fence. It landed on the old man's chair. It broke the chair and the mug. The hot drink spilled on the old man's clothes. He screamed. + +They threw the ball over the fence. It landed in their garden. They caught it. + +They smiled. + +"Here is your treasure, sir," Tom said. + +"Here is our ball, sir," Lily said. + +They closed the gate and ran to their garden. They bounced the ball and played with it. + +They were happy. +Lily was upset. She wanted to help Mommy make a cake, but Mommy said she was too little. Mommy gave her a spoon and a bowl and said she could stir some flour and water. But Lily did not want to stir flour and water. She wanted to stir eggs and sugar and chocolate. + +She looked at the mirror on the wall. She saw her face was red and wet. She saw Mommy's face was busy and happy. She felt angry and sad. She threw the spoon and the bowl on the floor. The flour and the water made a big mess. + +Mommy heard the noise and turned around. She saw Lily and the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Lily, what did you do? Why did you make a mess? You are a naughty girl!" + +Lily cried louder. She said, "I'm not naughty! I want to help you! I want to make a cake!" + +Mommy sighed. She put down the mixer and the bowl. She went to Lily and hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you want to help me. But making a cake is not easy. You need to be careful and follow the rules. You can't just throw things on the floor. That's not how you stir." + +Lily sniffed. She said, "But I don't like to stir flour and water. It's boring." + +Mommy smiled. She said, "How about we stir something else? Something more fun and yummy?" + +Lily looked up. She said, "What?" + +Mommy said, "How about we stir some frosting? You can choose the color and the flavor. And then you can help me decorate the cake. How does that sound?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "That sounds good. I like frosting. Can I have pink and vanilla?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, you can. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and stir some frosting. And don't forget to wash your hands first." + +Lily smiled. She said, "Okay, Mommy. Thank you. I love you." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl." +Lia and Ria are sisters. They like to play in the forest. They pretend to be warriors with sticks and leaves. Lia has a long stick. She calls it a spear. Ria has a short stick. She calls it a sword. + +One day, they find a big rock in the forest. It has a hole in it. Lia says, "Look, Ria, a cave! Let's go inside and see what's there." Ria says, "OK, Lia, but be careful. It might be dark and scary." + +They go inside the hole. It is dark and cold. They can't see anything. They hold their sticks tight. They hear a growl. They see two yellow eyes. It is a bear! The bear is angry. It wants to chase them away. + +Lia and Ria are scared. They run back to the hole. But the bear is faster. It blocks the hole with its big body. Lia and Ria are trapped. They cry for help. + +Lia has an idea. She says, "Ria, give me your sword. I will lift my spear and poke the bear. Maybe it will move and let us go." Ria says, "OK, Lia, but be brave. I will help you." + +They swap their sticks. Lia lifts her spear high. She pokes the bear in the nose. The bear roars. It moves a little. Ria lifts her sword low. She pokes the bear in the foot. The bear roars again. It moves more. Lia and Ria see a gap. They squeeze through the gap. They run out of the hole. They are free. + +They hug each other. They are happy. They say, "We did it, Ria! We did it, Lia! We are warriors!" They laugh and dance. They leave the forest. They go home. They tell their mom and dad what happened. They are proud. They are brave. They are sisters. +Lila and her rabbit, Mimi, were playing in the garden. Lila liked to dress Mimi in different clothes. She had a hat, a scarf, a dress and a coat for Mimi. Mimi did not like to wear clothes. She wanted to hop and run and eat grass. + +"Please, Mimi, let me dress you. You will look so pretty," Lila said. She put the hat on Mimi's head. Mimi shook it off. She put the scarf around Mimi's neck. Mimi pulled it off. She put the dress on Mimi's body. Mimi wriggled out of it. She put the coat on Mimi's back. Mimi kicked it off. + +"Mimi, you are not helpful. You are naughty. Why don't you like to dress?" Lila said. She was sad and angry. She grabbed Mimi and hugged her tight. Mimi did not like to be hugged. She bit Lila's hand. + +"Ow! Mimi, you hurt me!" Lila cried. She let go of Mimi. Mimi ran away. She found a hole in the fence. She went through the hole. She did not come back. + +Lila looked for Mimi. She called her name. She did not see her. She did not hear her. She was scared and sorry. She wished she had not tried to dress Mimi. She wished she had been more helpful. She wished Mimi would come back. But Mimi did not come back. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Anna has a big doll. Ben has a small car. One day, they go to the park with their toys. + +Anna sees a girl with a bigger doll. She wants the bigger doll. She is envious. She says to the girl, "Can I have your doll? My doll is too small." + +The girl says, "No, this is my doll. You have your own doll. Go away." + +Anna is angry. She says, "That is not fair. You have to share. That is the law." + +The girl says, "No, that is not the law. The law is you do not take other people's things. You are rude. Go away." + +Ben sees Anna and the girl. He goes to them. He says, "Anna, what are you doing? You are being mean. You have a nice doll. You should be happy. You should not be envious." + +Anna says, "But I want the bigger doll. It is better." + +Ben says, "No, it is not better. It is just bigger. Your doll is pretty. It has a dress and a hat. The bigger doll has nothing. You should be thankful. You should not be envious." + +Anna thinks. She says, "You are right, Ben. I am sorry. I was being silly. I do not need the bigger doll. I like my doll. I am happy. I am not envious." + +The girl says, "I am sorry, too. I was being rude. You can play with my doll if you want. We can be friends." + +Anna says, "Thank you. That is very nice. We can be friends. We can share our toys." + +Ben says, "That is good. Sharing is fun. Sharing is the law." + +They all smile. They play with their toys. They are happy. They are not envious. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy boats in the pond. They make their boats sail fast and race each other. One day, they see a big hairy dog near the pond. The dog is friendly and wants to play too. + +"Look, a dog!" Tim says. "Let's go and pet him!" + +"Wait, Tim!" Sam says. "We don't know the dog. He might bite us. And we have to watch our boats. They might sail away." + +But Tim does not listen. He rushes to the dog and hugs him. The dog licks Tim's face and wags his tail. Tim laughs and forgets about his boat. + +Sam stays near the pond and watches his boat. He sees Tim's boat sail away with the wind. He tries to call Tim, but Tim does not hear him. He is too busy playing with the dog. + +Soon, the wind blows Tim's boat out of the pond and into the street. A car comes and runs over the boat. The boat breaks into pieces. Tim hears the noise and looks up. He sees his boat smashed on the road. He feels sad and angry. + +"Tim, I told you to watch your boat!" Sam says. "Now it's gone. You should have listened to me." + +"I'm sorry, Sam," Tim says. "I was having fun with the dog. I didn't mean to lose my boat." + +The dog barks and nudges Tim. He wants to cheer him up. Tim smiles and pets the dog. He realizes that the dog is more important than the boat. He learns to be more careful and responsible. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your brother and watch your things. Don't rush to do something without thinking. Sometimes, you might lose something you like. But you can always make new friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big swing. They want to swing on it. + +"Can I swing first?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but not too long," Ben says. + +Lily runs to the swing. She sits on it. She holds the ropes. Ben pushes her. She goes up and down. She feels happy. + +"Wow, this is fun!" Lily says. + +Ben waits for his turn. He sees a rabbit. The rabbit is brown and soft. It has long ears. It is eating a carrot. + +"Look, a rabbit!" Ben says. + +Lily stops swinging. She looks at the rabbit. She likes the rabbit. + +"Can we pet it?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe, but be careful," Ben says. + +They walk to the rabbit. They are quiet. They do not want to scare it. The rabbit sees them. It stops eating. It looks at them. + +"Hello, rabbit," Lily says. "You are so cute. Can we touch you?" + +The rabbit does not run away. It lets them pet it. It feels soft and warm. It wiggles its nose. + +"Here, have some carrot," Ben says. He breaks a piece of carrot. He gives it to the rabbit. The rabbit takes it. It chews it. It makes a sound. + +"Thank you, rabbit," Lily says. "You are very nice." + +They play with the rabbit for a while. They give it more carrot. They stroke its fur. They talk to it. They have fun. + +The end. +Lily did not like her class. It was dull. She had to sit and listen to the teacher talk and talk. She had to do boring things like draw and count. She wanted to play and have fun. + +One day, a new boy came to her class. His name was Ben. He had curly hair and a big smile. He sat next to Lily and said hello. Lily said hello back. She felt shy. + +Ben was not dull. He liked to play and have fun. He made funny faces and jokes. He shared his toys and snacks. He helped Lily with her work. He was kind and nice. + +Lily and Ben became friends. They played and had fun together. They talked and laughed. They learned new things. They liked each other. + +Lily loved her class. It was not dull anymore. She had Ben. He had Lily. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big envelope in the mail. They are curious. They open the envelope. Inside, there are many stickers and cards. They are happy. + +"Look, Anna, these stickers are funny. They have faces and animals and stars. Do you want some?" Ben says. + +"Yes, please, Ben. I like stickers. Can we put them on the cards and make our own pictures?" Anna says. + +"Sure, Anna. That sounds fun. Let's prepare some cards for our families. We can write our names and draw something nice." Ben says. + +They sit on the floor and start to prepare the cards. They use the stickers and the crayons. They make many cards. They are proud of their work. They show each other their cards and laugh. + +"Anna, your card is funny. You put a cat sticker on your mom's head. She will like it." Ben says. + +"Ben, your card is funny too. You put a star sticker on your dad's nose. He will like it." Anna says. + +They finish their cards and put them back in the envelope. They want to surprise their families. They are excited. They run to the door. They want to go outside and mail the envelope. But they forget something. They forget to close the envelope. + +They open the door and run outside. The wind is strong. It blows the envelope away. The envelope flies in the air. The cards and the stickers fall out. They scatter everywhere. Anna and Ben are shocked. They try to catch the envelope and the cards and the stickers. But they are too late. The envelope and the cards and the stickers are gone. They are sad. They cry. They ruined their surprise. They wasted their stickers and cards. They have nothing to show their families. They have a bad day. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and castles and bridges. They had many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Tom said, showing his sister his creation. "It is very tall and strong." + +"That is nice, Tom, but I made a better castle!" Lily said, pointing to her blocks. "It has walls and doors and windows." + +They both smiled and kept playing. They did not hear the woman come in. She was a fierce woman who wanted to take their blocks. She had a big bag and a mean face. + +She saw the children and their blocks and sneaked behind them. She grabbed as many blocks as she could and stuffed them in her bag. She did not care if she broke the towers and castles. + +"Hey, stop!" Tom shouted, seeing the woman. "Those are our blocks!" + +"Too bad, they are mine now!" the woman said, laughing. "You can't stop me, you are too small and weak." + +She ran to the door with her bag of blocks. Tom and Lily tried to chase her, but they tripped and fell. They cried and shouted for help, but no one heard them. + +The woman got away with their blocks. She was very happy and proud. She did not know that the blocks had a magic spell. The spell made the blocks turn into snakes and bite her. She screamed and dropped the bag, but it was too late. The snakes bit her all over and she fell to the ground. + +Tom and Lily never saw their blocks again. They were very sad and angry. They wished they could finish their towers and castles. They wished the woman would be sorry and give them back. But that never happened. The end. +Ben and Lily like to play with drums. They have two drums, one big and one small. They hit the drums with sticks and make loud sounds. They like to find the rhythm of the drums and match their sounds. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They bring their drums and sticks. They see a fat man sitting on a bench. He has a big belly and a big nose. He is reading a book and looks angry. + +Ben and Lily think it is funny to play their drums near the fat man. They hit their drums very hard and very fast. They make a lot of noise and laugh. They do not notice that the fat man is getting more angry. + +"Hey, you kids, stop that noise!" the fat man shouts. He puts down his book and stands up. He walks towards Ben and Lily with a mean face. He grabs their drums and sticks and throws them away. He yells at them and scares them. + +Ben and Lily cry and run to their mom. They are sad and afraid. They lost their drums and sticks. They do not understand why the fat man was so mean. They wish they had not played their drums near him. They learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play on the farm. They loved to see the animals and the plants. One day, they saw a big pile of hay in the barn. It was yellow and soft and smelled good. + +"Let's make something with the hay!" Tom said. "We can design a house or a castle or a boat!" + +"Or a monster!" Lily said. "A big, scary, yellow monster that can roar and chase us!" + +They laughed and ran to the hay. They started to pull and push and twist and shape the hay into a monster. They gave it a head, a body, legs, arms, and a tail. They used sticks and stones and leaves to make eyes, teeth, claws, and horns. + +"Wow, it looks amazing!" Tom said. "But it needs something more. Something to make it alive!" + +"I know!" Lily said. "We can use this!" She held up a red balloon that she had found in the barn. "We can put it inside the monster's mouth and blow it up. Then it will look like it's breathing!" + +Tom nodded and took the balloon. He made a hole in the hay and put the balloon inside. He blew and blew until the balloon was big and round. He tied a knot and hid the end in the hay. + +"Ready?" he asked. + +"Ready!" Lily said. + +They stepped back and looked at their monster. It was big and scary and yellow. And it had a red balloon in its mouth that made it look like it was breathing. + +"Roar!" Tom said, pretending to be the monster. + +"Roar!" Lily said, joining him. + +They laughed and ran around the barn, pretending to be chased by the monster. They had so much fun that they didn't notice the farmer coming in. + +The farmer saw the hay monster and was surprised. He didn't know who had made it or why. He thought it was a waste of hay and a fire hazard. He decided to get rid of it. + +He walked over to the monster and grabbed the balloon. He pulled it out of the hay and popped it with his knife. + +"Bang!" The balloon burst with a loud noise. + +Tom and Lily heard the noise and stopped running. They turned around and saw the farmer holding the balloon. They saw their monster with a hole in its mouth. They saw the hay falling apart. + +They were shocked and sad. They had worked hard to design their monster. They had used their imagination and creativity. They had had fun with their monster. And now it was gone. + +They looked at each other and then at the farmer. They didn't know what to say. + +The farmer looked at them and saw their faces. He realized that he had ruined their game. He felt sorry and ashamed. He didn't know what to say. + +They all stood there in silence, looking at the hay. +Lily loved pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, a pink doll and a pink bed. She liked to play with her pink things and pretend she was a princess. She also liked to dream about pink things when she slept. + +One night, she had a very special dream. She dreamed that she was in a pink castle, with a pink crown and a pink horse. She met a fairy who had pink wings and a pink wand. The fairy said, "Hello, Lily. I am here to grant you a wish. What do you want?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She had so many pink things, but she wanted something more. She said, "Please, fairy, can you make my mommy and daddy pink too? I want them to be happy and pretty like me." + +The fairy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. I can do that. But you have to remember, pink is not the only color that is happy and pretty. There are many other colors that are also beautiful and fun. Like yellow, and blue, and green, and purple. Do you want to see them?" + +Lily nodded. She was curious about the other colors. The fairy waved her wand and said, "Follow me, Lily. I will show you a rainbow of colors. And don't worry, your mommy and daddy will be pink when you wake up. But maybe you will like them more in their own colors." + +Lily followed the fairy and saw many wonderful things. She saw yellow flowers, and blue birds, and green frogs, and purple grapes. She saw how each color had its own charm and magic. She felt happy and amazed. She said, "Thank you, fairy. You are very kind. I like all the colors. They are all happy and pretty. But I still love pink the most." + +The fairy laughed and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are very sweet. I like pink too. But I also like all the colors. They are all part of the world. And the world is a beautiful place. Now, it is time for you to wake up. But you can always come back to this dream. Just close your eyes and think of pink." + +Lily woke up and saw her mommy and daddy. They were not pink, but they were smiling and hugging her. They said, "Good morning, Lily. We love you. Did you have a good dream?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mommy and daddy. I had a very good dream. I saw a pink castle, and a pink fairy, and a rainbow of colors. It was very fun. But I love you more than anything. Even more than pink." + +Mommy and daddy kissed her and said, "We love you too, Lily. You are our dream come true." +Jen likes to sort her toys by color. She has a big box with many toys. She puts the red toys in one pile, the blue toys in another pile, and so on. She likes to see how many toys she has of each color. + +One day, Jen's mom gives her a journal. A journal is a book with many pages. Jen can draw or write in the journal. Jen's mom says, "This is a special gift for you. You can use it to tell your stories or feelings. You can also stick pictures or stickers in it." + +Jen is very happy. She says, "Thank you, mom. I love it. Can I use it now?" Jen's mom says, "Yes, of course. But first, let's clean up your toys. Can you help me put them back in the box?" + +Jen nods. She helps her mom sort the toys by color again. She says, "Look, mom. I have more yellow toys than green toys. Yellow is my favorite color. What is your favorite color, mom?" + +Jen's mom smiles. She says, "I like purple. It is a mild color. It is not too bright or too dark. It makes me feel calm. What does yellow make you feel, Jen?" + +Jen thinks for a moment. She says, "Yellow makes me feel happy. It is like the sun or a flower. It is warm and cheerful. I like to draw yellow things in my journal." + +Jen's mom hugs her. She says, "That's wonderful, Jen. I'm glad you like your journal. You can show me your drawings later. Now, let's finish cleaning up and then you can use your journal." + +Jen and her mom finish sorting the toys and putting them in the box. Then Jen runs to her room with her journal. She opens it and starts to draw a big yellow sun. She is very happy. She thinks, "This is the best gift ever." +Lily and her mom were going to visit her grandma in another nation. Lily was very excited, but she did not know what to pack. She asked her mom for help. + +"What do you need, Lily?" her mom said. + +"I need my bear, and my book, and my dress, and my hat, and my shoes, and my..." Lily said, listing many things. + +"Lily, you can't pack everything. You only have one bag. You have to choose what is most important," her mom said. + +"But I love everything!" Lily said. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. "I know, sweetie. But you can't take your whole room with you. How about this? You can pack your bear, because he is your best friend. You can pack your book, because you like to read. You can pack your dress, because it is graceful and pretty. And you can pack your hat, because it will keep you warm. But you have to leave your shoes here, because you already have a pair on your feet. And you have to leave some of your toys here, because you will find new ones at grandma's house. Is that okay?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She nodded and smiled. "Okay, mom. That sounds good. Thank you for helping me pack." + +"You're welcome, Lily. I'm proud of you for being so smart and brave. Now let's go, we don't want to miss our plane," her mom said. + +They finished packing and left the house. Lily held her mom's hand and her bag. She was happy and curious. She wondered what her grandma's nation would look like. She hoped it would be as graceful and pretty as her dress. She did not know that her grandma had a surprise for her. A surprise that would make her even happier. A surprise that was fluffy and friendly and had four legs. A surprise that was waiting for her at the airport. +Mia liked to stretch every morning. She stretched her arms, her legs, and her back. She felt good and ready for the day. She went to the kitchen to find her mom. + +"Good morning, Mia," her mom said. "Do you want some breakfast?" + +"Yes, please," Mia said. "What do we have?" + +"We have eggs, toast, and cauliflower," her mom said. + +Mia made a face. She did not like cauliflower. It was white and lumpy and smelled funny. She wanted something else. + +"Can I have something else, please?" Mia asked. + +Her mom smiled. She knew Mia did not like cauliflower. But she also knew it was good for her. She had a plan. + +"Well, you can have something else, but only if you try a little bit of cauliflower first," her mom said. "It's very healthy and tasty. And you know what? It can stretch, too." + +Mia was curious. How could cauliflower stretch? She looked at the plate her mom gave her. There was a small piece of cauliflower next to the eggs and toast. + +"How can it stretch?" Mia asked. + +"Watch this," her mom said. She took a fork and poked the cauliflower. Then she pulled it gently. The cauliflower stretched into a thin string. + +"Wow!" Mia said. "That's cool!" + +She wanted to try it, too. She took her fork and poked the cauliflower. She pulled it and stretched it. She made a long string of cauliflower. She giggled. + +"It's fun!" Mia said. + +She put the string in her mouth. She chewed it. It was not so bad. It was crunchy and sweet. She liked it. + +"See? It's not so bad, is it?" her mom said. "You're very kind to try it, Mia. I'm proud of you." + +Mia smiled. She felt happy. She liked to stretch. She liked to try new things. And she liked her mom. She gave her a hug. + +"I love you, mom," Mia said. + +"I love you, too, Mia," her mom said. "Now, enjoy your breakfast." +Tim is a little dog who likes to play with his human, Ben. Ben is huge and strong and can throw a ball very far. Tim loves to run and catch the ball and bring it back to Ben. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, Tim and Ben go to the park to play. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. Tim is curious and wants to see the ducks. He runs to the edge of the pond and barks at them. The ducks are scared and swim away. Tim thinks this is funny and barks some more. + +"Tim, come back!" Ben calls. "The pond is deep and you can't swim. You might fall in and get wet and cold." + +But Tim does not listen. He is too busy chasing the ducks. He gets closer and closer to the water. He does not see the slippery rock in front of him. He steps on it and slips. He falls into the pond with a splash. + +"Tim!" Ben shouts. He runs to the pond and sees Tim struggling in the water. He is scared and cold and can't breathe. He cries for help. + +Ben reaches the pond and jumps in. He swims to Tim and grabs him. He holds him close and says, "Don't worry, Tim. I've got you. You're safe now." + +He swims back to the shore and gets out of the water. He puts Tim on the ground and wraps him in a towel. He rubs him dry and warm. He hugs him and says, "You're a silly dog, Tim. You should have listened to me. The pond is dangerous for you. You could have drowned. I'm glad I was here to save you." + +Tim looks at Ben and licks his face. He is sorry and grateful. He says, "Woof, woof. Thank you, Ben. You're a good human. I love you." + +Ben smiles and says, "I love you too, Tim. You're my best friend. But next time, please stay away from the pond. OK?" + +Tim nods and says, "OK, Ben. I promise. No more pond. Only ball." + +They hug each other and go home. They are happy and tired. They have learned a lesson. They are closer than ever. +Lily was sad. She had a big cut on her knee from falling down. It hurt a lot and it was red and wet. Mommy put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug. + +"Will it heal, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, sweetie, it will heal. Your body is very good at fixing itself. You just need to keep it clean and dry and let it rest," Mommy said. + +Lily nodded, but she was still sad. She wanted to play with her friends outside, but Mommy said she had to stay inside until her cut was better. She was bored and lonely. + +She looked around her room for something to do. She saw her favorite book on the shelf. It was a book about animals and their homes. She loved to look at the pictures and learn new words. She decided to read it again. + +She opened the book and saw a picture of a bird. It was blue and yellow and had a long tail. It was sitting on a branch in a green forest. The book said it was a macaw. Lily thought it was a very interesting bird. She wondered what it sounded like and what it ate. + +She turned the page and saw a picture of a bear. It was brown and furry and had a big nose. It was standing on its hind legs in a snowy mountain. The book said it was a grizzly. Lily thought it was a very scary bear. She wondered how it stayed warm and how it caught fish. + +She turned the page and saw a picture of a fish. It was pink and purple and had a long fin. It was swimming in a colorful coral reef. The book said it was a betta. Lily thought it was a very pretty fish. She wondered how it breathed and how it made bubbles. + +She kept turning the pages and saw more and more animals. She saw a lion, a monkey, a snake, a penguin, a kangaroo, and a turtle. She learned their names and their homes. She felt happy and curious. She forgot about her cut and her boredom. + +She finished the book and closed it. She smiled and hugged it. She looked at her knee and saw that it was less red and wet. It still hurt a little, but not as much as before. + +"Mommy, Mommy, look at my knee! It's healing!" Lily shouted. + +Mommy came to her room and saw her knee. She smiled and kissed it. + +"That's wonderful, Lily! I'm so proud of you. You're a very brave and smart girl. You learned a lot from your book, didn't you?" Mommy said. + +"Yes, Mommy, I did. It's a very interesting book. It has a lot of wonder in it. Can I read it again?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. You can read it as many times as you like. Reading is good for your mind and your heart. And it helps you heal, too," Mommy said. + +Lily nodded and opened the book again. She was happy. She loved her book and her Mommy. And she loved the animals and their homes. She wanted to see them someday. She wondered what else she could learn from them. +Lily liked to play with marbles. She had many marbles of different colors and sizes. She liked to roll them, sort them, and make patterns with them. But she had no one to share her marbles with. She felt lonely. + +One day, she saw a boy in the park. He had a big bag of marbles too. He was making a tower with them. Lily walked over to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Can I play with you?" + +The boy looked at her and smiled. He said, "Sure, I'm Ben. I like marbles too. Do you want to help me with my tower?" + +Lily nodded. She took out some of her marbles and added them to the tower. The tower grew taller and taller. It was very fun. Lily and Ben talked and laughed as they played. + +They became friends. They decided to mix their marbles and share them. They had more marbles than before. They increased their marbles. They also increased their happiness. They were not lonely anymore. They had each other. +Sam likes to write. He writes with a big crayon on a big paper. He writes his name and some shapes. He writes a star and a heart and a circle. + +Lily likes to write too. She writes with a small crayon on a small paper. She writes her name and some animals. She writes a cat and a dog and a fish. + +Sam and Lily are on the same team. They are in the same class. They want to show their teacher what they write. They want to make their teacher happy. + +But then Sam sees Lily's paper. He thinks Lily's paper is better than his paper. He thinks Lily's animals are nicer than his shapes. He feels angry. He takes Lily's paper and tears it up. He says, "My paper is better!" + +Lily sees Sam tear her paper. She feels angry too. She takes Sam's paper and crumples it up. She says, "No, my paper is better!" + +Sam and Lily start to cry. They are not happy. They are not on the same team anymore. They are mad at each other. + +Their teacher hears them cry. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees their papers. She feels sad. She says, "Why did you do that? You both write very well. You both have nice papers. You should be proud of what you write. You should not be angry. You should be kind. You should share and help each other. You should be on the same team." + +Sam and Lily listen to their teacher. They feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They fix their papers. They show their teacher what they write. They smile and say, "We are on the same team. We are friends." +Lily and Ben are playing with their toy rockets. They want to make them fly high in the sky. They have some fuel that they got from their dad. It is a pink liquid in a bottle. + +"Let's attach the fuel to the rockets," Lily says. "Then they will go zoom!" + +"OK," Ben says. "But how do we attach it?" + +Lily shows him how to use a tube and a clip to connect the bottle to the rocket. She does it for her rocket and then helps Ben with his. They put the rockets on the ground and stand back. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily shouts. They press a button and the rockets start to make a loud noise. The fuel goes through the tube and makes the rockets fly. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "Look at them go!" + +They watch as the rockets soar into the air, leaving a trail of pink smoke behind them. They clap and cheer. They are very happy. They love their toy rockets and their pink fuel. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lily says. "I will go first and show you." + +Lily climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She smiles and waves at Ben. Then she slides down very fast. She laughs and lands on the grass. + +"Wow, that was great!" Lily says. "Your turn, Ben!" + +Ben looks at the slide. It is very high and steep. He feels his legs shake. He does not want to go. + +"No, Lily, I can't!" Ben says. "It is too scary. I will fall and hurt my leg." + +Lily runs to Ben and holds his hand. She looks at him with her blue eyes. + +"Trust me, Ben, you can do it!" Lily says. "I will go with you. We will slide together. It will be fun. You are brave, Ben." + +Ben looks at Lily. He sees that she is not scared. He feels her hand squeeze his. He trusts Lily. He nods and smiles. + +"Okay, Lily, let's go!" Ben says. + +They climb up the ladder and sit on the slide. They hold each other's hand. They slide down very fast. They laugh and land on the grass. + +They hug and cheer. + +"We did it, Lily, we did it!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, we did it!" Lily says. "You are awesome, Ben!" + +They are happy. They are friends. They trust each other. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they discover a big box under a tree. They wonder what is inside. + +"Maybe it is a surprise for us," Tom says. + +"Maybe it is a toy or a cake," Lily says. + +They run to the box and open it. They see a lot of colorful balloons. They are happy and excited. They take out the balloons and start to blow them up. + +"Look, this one is red. It is my favorite color," Tom says. + +"Look, this one is yellow. It is like the sun," Lily says. + +They blow up more balloons and make them into shapes. They make a dog, a cat, a flower and a star. They have fun with their balloons. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their mom. She comes out of the house and sees the balloons. + +"Oh no, what have you done?" she says. "Those balloons were for your birthday party. It was supposed to be a surprise." + +Tom and Lily are shocked. They did not know it was their birthday. They look at each other and feel sorry. + +"We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We just wanted to play," they say. + +Mom sighs and smiles. She hugs them and says, "It's okay, my loves. I'm not angry. I'm glad you like the balloons. But now, we have to get ready for your party. There are more surprises waiting for you." + +Tom and Lily are happy again. They say thank you to mom and help her to clean up the balloons. They are curious about the other surprises. They think it will be a normal and fun birthday. +Tom is a boy who likes to help his grandpa. His grandpa has a cane to walk, because his legs are not strong. Tom likes to hold his grandpa's hand and his cane when they go to the park. + +One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and shiny and has a string. Tom wants to touch it. He asks his grandpa, "Can I have the balloon, please?" + +His grandpa smiles and says, "Sure, you can have the balloon. But you have to be careful. Don't let it go, or it will fly away." + +Tom is happy. He says, "Thank you, grandpa. I will be careful." He releases his grandpa's hand and takes the string of the balloon. He feels the balloon pull him up. He laughs and says, "Look, grandpa, I have a balloon!" + +His grandpa is proud of him. He says, "You are a good boy, Tom. You are very reliable. You always help me with my cane. And you always listen to me. I love you, Tom." + +Tom loves his grandpa too. He says, "I love you, grandpa. You are the best grandpa in the world. And you have the best cane in the world. Can I hold it again?" + +His grandpa nods and says, "Of course, you can hold it again. Come here, and give me a hug. And don't forget your balloon." + +Tom runs to his grandpa and hugs him. He holds his grandpa's hand and his cane. He also holds his balloon. He is very happy. He says, "This is the best day ever, grandpa. Thank you for the balloon. And thank you for the cane. And thank you for being my grandpa." +Ben and Lily were brother and sister. They lived in a big house in the country. They liked to play outside with their dog, Spot. One day, they saw a big tree with red apples. They wanted to pick some apples for a snack. + +"Let's climb the tree and get some apples," Ben said. + +"OK, but be careful," Lily said. + +They climbed the tree and reached for the apples. They were juicy and sweet. They ate some and put some in a basket. But Ben saw one more apple that was very big and shiny. He wanted it for himself. + +"I want that apple," Ben said. He stretched his arm to grab it. + +"No, Ben, don't. It's too far. You will fall," Lily said. + +But Ben was stubborn. He did not listen to Lily. He stretched more and more. He lost his balance. He fell from the tree. He hit his head on a rock. He did not move. + +Lily screamed. Spot barked. Mom and Dad heard them and ran to the tree. They saw Ben on the ground. They were very scared. They called for help. But it was too late. Ben was gone. Lily cried. Spot whimpered. Mom and Dad hugged them. They were very sad. They wished Ben had listened to Lily. They wished Ben had not been so stubborn. They wished Ben had not stretched for that apple. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of cars, dolls, blocks and animals. They liked to imagine that they were on different adventures with their toys. + +"Look, this is my rocket car!" Ben said, holding a red car with a screw on the back. "It can fly to the moon and the stars!" + +"That's funny!" Lily said, laughing. "Can I see it?" + +"Sure, here you go!" Ben said, giving her the car. "But be careful, don't break it!" + +Lily took the car and looked at it. She saw the screw and wondered what it was for. She tried to turn it, but it was too tight. She pulled it, but it didn't come off. She pushed it, but it didn't move. + +"What are you doing?" Ben asked, seeing her struggle with the car. + +"I want to see what this thing does!" Lily said, pointing at the screw. + +"That's the rocket! You can't take it off!" Ben said, getting angry. "Give it back to me!" + +"No, I want to play with it!" Lily said, holding the car tighter. + +They started to fight over the car, pulling and shouting. They didn't notice that their mom was watching them from the kitchen. + +"Hey, hey, hey! What's going on here?" Mom said, coming to the living room. "Why are you fighting over a toy?" + +"Mom, she's trying to break my rocket car!" Ben said, pointing at Lily. + +"Mom, he won't let me see what this thing does!" Lily said, pointing at the screw. + +Mom looked at the car and the screw. She smiled and said, "Do you know what this is? It's not a rocket, it's a screw. It's used to hold things together, like this car. If you take it off, the car might fall apart." + +"Really?" Ben and Lily said, surprised. + +"Yes, really. And do you know what else? It's not fun to fight over toys. It's more fun to share and play together. Imagine how many stories you can make with this car and your other toys, if you cooperate and respect each other." + +"Wow, you're right, Mom!" Ben and Lily said, feeling sorry. "We're sorry for fighting. Can we play with the car together?" + +"Of course you can, my sweeties. But first, give each other a hug and say sorry." Mom said, smiling. + +Ben and Lily hugged each other and said sorry. They thanked Mom for explaining the screw and the car. They decided to play with the car together, and imagine that they were flying to the moon and the stars. They had a lot of fun, and learned to be kind and share. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers, chase the butterflies and dig in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms and snails and other small animals. + +One day, they saw a big, shiny apple hanging from a tree. They both wanted to eat it, because it looked so yummy and red. They ran to the tree and tried to reach the apple, but it was too high for them. + +"Let me climb on your back," said Lily to Ben. "Then I can get the apple and share it with you." + +"Okay," said Ben, who was a humble and kind boy. He bent down and let Lily climb on his back. He felt her feet on his shoulders and her hands on his head. + +Lily stretched her arm and grabbed the apple. She was so happy that she forgot to share it with Ben. She took a big bite of the apple and made a loud crunch. Ben heard the crunch and felt sad. He wanted to taste the apple too. + +"Hey, Lily, can I have some?" he asked. + +But Lily did not answer. She took another bite of the apple and made another crunch. She was too busy eating to listen to Ben. + +Ben felt angry. He thought Lily was being greedy and rude. He decided to teach her a lesson. He opened his mouth and bit Lily's leg. Lily screamed and dropped the apple. She fell off Ben's back and rubbed her leg. She saw Ben's teeth marks on her skin and felt pain. + +"Ow, ow, ow! Why did you bite me?" she cried. + +"Because you did not share the apple with me," said Ben. "You were being selfish and mean." + +Lily realized that she had been wrong. She felt sorry for Ben and for herself. She picked up the apple and gave it to Ben. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was being selfish and mean. Here, you can have the apple. I don't want it anymore," she said. + +Ben looked at the apple and then at Lily. He saw that she was sincere and sorry. He felt sorry for her too. He took the apple and broke it in half. He gave one half to Lily and kept the other half for himself. + +"I'm sorry, too, Lily. I should not have bitten you. That was not nice. Here, you can have half of the apple. We can share it and be friends again," he said. + +Lily smiled and took the half of the apple. She thanked Ben and hugged him. They both ate their halves of the apple and enjoyed them. They felt happy and forgiven. They learned to be humble and kind. They decided to play in the garden again, but this time, they would share everything they found. +Lily loved spaghetti. She liked to eat it with her fingers and make funny noises. She also liked to touch it and feel how soft and sticky it was. Sometimes she would make shapes with it, like snakes or circles or letters. + +One day, Lily's mom made a large pot of spaghetti for dinner. She put it on the table and told Lily to wait until it was cool. But Lily was very hungry and curious. She wanted to touch the spaghetti and see how much there was. She climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. + +But the pot was very hot and heavy. Lily burned her hand and dropped the pot. The spaghetti spilled all over the floor and the table. Lily cried and her mom ran to help her. She put some ice on Lily's hand and gave her a hug. + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. "I just wanted to touch the spaghetti." + +"I know, sweetie," her mom said. "But you have to be careful with hot things. They can hurt you. Next time, ask me first, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Lily said. "Can I still have some spaghetti?" + +"Of course, you can," her mom said. "But let's clean up this mess first. And use a fork, please." +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to go on adventures in the park. They have a big red bike that they share. Sam is older and he can ride the bike. Ben is younger and he sits in the basket. + +One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is yellow and blue and has a basket too. They hear a loud noise. It is the gas that makes the balloon fly. They want to see the balloon up close. + +"Let's follow the balloon!" Sam says. He pedals the bike fast. Ben holds on to the basket. + +"Okay!" Ben says. He trusts Sam. He thinks Sam is brave and smart. + +They chase the balloon across the park. They go past the swings, the slide, and the pond. They see the balloon land in a field. They stop the bike and run to the balloon. + +"Hello!" a man says. He is the balloon pilot. He has a big hat and a smile. "Do you like my balloon?" + +"Yes!" Sam and Ben say. They are excited. They touch the balloon. It is soft and warm. + +"Would you like to go for a ride?" the man asks. He is kind and friendly. + +Sam and Ben look at each other. They are adventurous. They nod their heads. + +"Yes, please!" they say. + +The man helps them into the balloon basket. He turns on the gas. The balloon goes up, up, up. Sam and Ben laugh and wave. They see the park, the trees, and the houses. They feel the wind and the sun. They have a lot of fun. + +They are happy. They are glad they followed the balloon. They are glad they have each other. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide, but Mia is scared. + +"Come on, Mia, it's fun!" Tom says. "Don't be a baby!" + +Mia feels ashamed. She wants to be brave like Tom, but she also feels afraid. She thinks the slide is too high and too fast. + +"No, Tom, I don't want to go on the slide," Mia says. "You go, I'll wait here." + +Tom goes on the slide. He slides down very fast and laughs. He feels happy. He runs back to Mia. + +"That was awesome, Mia! You should try it!" Tom says. + +Mia shakes her head. She feels sad. She thinks Tom will not like her anymore. + +"Are you mad at me, Tom?" Mia asks. + +Tom looks at Mia. He sees her eyes are wet. He feels sorry. He remembers he was scared of the slide too, when he was younger. + +"No, Mia, I'm not mad at you," Tom says. "I'm sorry I called you a baby. You are not a baby, you are my friend. And friends don't make fun of each other. They help each other." + +Tom hugs Mia. Mia hugs Tom. They feel better. + +"Maybe we can go on the slide together, next time," Tom says. + +"Maybe," Mia says. + +They smile and go to play with the swings. They feel happy. They are friends. +Lily was a girl who liked to deliver letters. She had a red bike and a big bag. She rode her bike to the houses and put the letters in the mailboxes. She was happy and proud of her job. + +One day, she had to deliver a letter to a big house with a big dog. The dog was loud and scary. It barked and growled at Lily. Lily was afraid and did not want to go near the dog. She tried to throw the letter over the fence, but it fell on the ground. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice said. It was a boy who lived in the big house. He came out and saw Lily and the dog and the letter. He was angry and rude. "You are a bad deliverer. You are supposed to put the letter in the mailbox, not on the ground. You are lazy and stupid." + +Lily felt sad and mad. She did not like the boy or the dog. She wanted to say something, but she did not know what. She felt like crying. + +"Stop it, Tom. You are being mean." another voice said. It was a girl who also lived in the big house. She came out and saw Lily and the boy and the dog and the letter. She was nice and kind. "She is not a bad deliverer. She is a brave deliverer. She tried to deliver the letter even though the dog was scary. You are the one who is lazy and stupid. You never help with the mail or the dog. You only play video games." + +The girl picked up the letter and put it in the mailbox. She smiled at Lily and said, "Thank you for delivering the letter. You are a successful deliverer. You are smart and hardworking. Don't mind Tom. He is a jerk. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Lily smiled back and said, "Yes, I want to be your friend. You are nice and friendly. Thank you for helping me. What is your name?" + +"My name is Anna. What is yours?" + +"My name is Lily. Nice to meet you, Anna." + +"Nice to meet you, Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +"Yes, I do. Can we play with your bike?" + +"Sure, we can. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Anna rode the bike together. They had fun and laughed. They forgot about the boy and the dog. They became good friends. Lily was happy and proud of her job and her friend. +Lily loved her cat, Snowy. She liked to hold his paw and cuddle him. But Snowy did not always like that. Sometimes he wanted to play or sleep or eat. He would meow and scratch and bite when Lily held him too tight. + +One day, Lily saw a big red ball in the park. She wanted to play with it. She ran to the ball and kicked it. It bounced and rolled and made a funny sound. Lily laughed and chased the ball. She forgot about Snowy, who was in her arms. + +Snowy did not like the ball. He was scared of the noise and the movement. He wanted to get away from the ball. He tried to wriggle out of Lily's arms, but she held him tighter. She did not notice that he was angry. + +"Look, Snowy, look at the ball!" Lily said. "It is so fun and pretty!" + +Snowy did not look at the ball. He looked at Lily's face. He hissed and bit her nose. Lily screamed and dropped him. She felt pain and blood on her nose. She cried and ran to her mom. + +Snowy ran to a tree and climbed it. He felt safe and calm in the tree. He licked his paw and watched Lily and her mom. He was sorry that he hurt Lily, but he wished she would not hold him so much. He liked Lily, but he liked his freedom too. +Tom was hungry. He wanted a snack. He went to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator. He looked inside. He saw many things. Some things were good. Some things were bad. + +He saw a bowl of fruit. The fruit was fresh and sweet. He saw a carton of milk. The milk was cold and white. He saw a jar of jam. The jam was sticky and red. He liked these things. He wanted to eat them. + +But he also saw some things that were not good. He saw a plate of cheese. The cheese was green and fuzzy. He saw a bag of bread. The bread was hard and black. He saw a bottle of juice. The juice was brown and smelly. He did not like these things. He wanted to throw them away. + +The refrigerator was filthy. It had dirt and stains and spills. It needed to be cleaned. Tom felt yucky. He closed the refrigerator. He decided to eat something else. He went to the pantry and looked for a cookie. He hoped the cookie was not filthy too. +Lily and Tom were in the car with Mom and Dad. They were going to the park to play. But there was a lot of traffic on the road. The cars were moving very slowly. Lily and Tom were bored and hungry. + +"Mom, when will we get to the park?" Lily asked. + +"Soon, honey, soon. We just have to wait for the traffic to clear." Mom replied. + +"Can we have a snack?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, sweetie, sure. Here, have some crackers and juice." Dad replied. + +Lily and Tom ate their snack and looked out the window. They saw many large trucks and buses and cars. They also saw some small bikes and scooters and dogs. They tried to count them all. + +"Look, Tom, I see a red truck. It is very large. How many wheels does it have?" Lily asked. + +"Let me see, Lily. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. It has eight wheels. That is a lot of wheels." Tom replied. + +"Wow, that is a lot of wheels. Can you see a blue bus? It is also very large. How many windows does it have?" Lily asked. + +"Let me see, Lily. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. It has ten windows. That is a lot of windows." Tom replied. + +"Wow, that is a lot of windows. Can you see a yellow bike? It is very small. How many pedals does it have?" Lily asked. + +"Let me see, Lily. One, two. It has two pedals. That is not a lot of pedals." Tom replied. + +"Wow, that is not a lot of pedals. Can you see a brown dog? It is also very small. How many ears does it have?" Lily asked. + +"Let me see, Lily. One, two. It has two ears. That is the same as us." Tom replied. + +"Wow, that is the same as us. We have two ears too. We are not very large and not very small. We are just right." Lily said. + +"Yes, we are just right. And we are almost at the park. Look, Mom and Dad, the traffic is moving faster. Hurry, hurry, we want to play." Tom said. + +"Okay, okay, we are almost there. We are happy you had fun counting. You are very smart and very cute. We love you very much." Mom and Dad replied. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a vine with red and green balls. They are tomatoes. Lily and Ben pick some tomatoes. They want to cook them. + +They go to the kitchen. They ask Mom for help. Mom says, "Okay, let's cook some tomato soup. You can help me wash and chop the tomatoes." Lily and Ben are happy. They wash and chop the tomatoes with Mom. They put them in a big pot with water and salt. Mom turns on the stove. + +They wait for the soup to boil. They smell the lovely aroma. They hear the soup bubbling. Mom says, "The soup is ready. Let's have some for lunch." Lily and Ben are hungry. They get some bowls and spoons. They sit at the table with Mom. They taste the soup. It is hot and yummy. They say, "Thank you, Mom. This is the best soup ever." Mom smiles. She says, "You're welcome, my sweeties. You did a great job cooking with me." Lily and Ben hug Mom. They are happy. They love tomato soup. They love Mom. They love each other. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they wanted to go to the park, but their mom said they had to wait until she finished some work. She told them to play in their room and not to make a mess. + +Anna and Ben agreed, but they soon got bored of their toys. They saw a big suitcase in the corner of the room and decided to pretend it was a car. They opened the suitcase and put some pillows and blankets inside. Then they closed it and took turns pushing each other around the room. + +"Beep beep! We are going on a journey!" Anna said as she pushed Ben. + +"Where are we going?" Ben asked. + +"To the moon!" Anna said. + +They had fun imagining they were astronauts, but they did not notice that they were making a lot of noise and knocking over things. Their mom heard the commotion and came to check on them. She was not happy when she saw the mess they had made. + +"Anna and Ben, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"We are playing car, mom. We are going to the moon!" Anna said. + +"That's not a car, that's a suitcase. And you are not going to the moon, you are going to your bed. You did not listen to me and you made a big mess. Now you have to clean it up and take a nap. No park for you today." she said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad and sorry. They realized they had been naughty and had not managed to play nicely. They helped their mom clean up the room and then went to their bed. They wished they had been more careful and respectful. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and play nicely, or you might miss out on fun things. +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 fairy or a dragon!" + +"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But we have to be careful. Mom said not to go too far." + +They ran up the hill, holding hands. They saw a big hole in one of the trees. It looked like a door. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "Maybe it's a secret house. Let's enter and see!" + +They entered the hole. It was dark and dusty. They saw many things inside. There were books and toys and clothes and pots and pans. And there were many shoes. Big shoes and small shoes and red shoes and blue shoes. + +"Who lives here?" Lily asked. "Why do they have so many shoes?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it's a shoe collector. Or a shoe maker. Or a shoe thief!" + +They heard a loud noise. It sounded like a growl. They turned around and saw a big, hairy, scary animal. It had sharp teeth and claws and a long tail. It was wearing an old shoe on its head. + +"Roar!" the animal said. "Who are you? What are you doing in my house?" + +Lily and Ben screamed. They ran out of the hole as fast as they could. They did not stop until they reached their mom. + +"Mom, mom!" they said. "We saw a monster! It was wearing an old shoe on its head!" + +Mom hugged them and smiled. She did not believe them. She thought they were making up a story. + +"Sure, sure," she said. "A monster with an old shoe on its head. That's very funny. Now, let's go home. It's time for dinner." + +But Lily and Ben knew it was not funny. It was true. They had entered the house of the shoe monster. And they hoped they would never see it again. +Anna liked to play with her colorful toys. She had a red car, a blue ball, a yellow duck and a green frog. She liked to make them talk and move around. She did not like to share her toys with anyone. + +One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He saw her colorful toys and wanted to play with them too. He reached for the red car, but Anna grabbed it and said, "No! This is my car! Go away!" + +Tom was angry. He saw a mouse on the floor. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. He picked it up and said, "Fine! Then I will play with this mouse! It is better than your car!" + +Anna was scared. She did not like the mouse. She thought it was ugly and dirty and scary. She screamed, "No! Put that mouse down! It will bite you! It will make you sick! Give it to me!" + +Tom did not listen. He liked the mouse. He thought it was cute and soft and funny. He said, "No! This is my mouse! You can't have it! Go away!" + +Anna and Tom started to fight. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The mouse was scared too. It squeaked and tried to get away. It bit Tom's finger and ran out of the room. + +Anna and Tom stopped fighting. They looked at each other. They both felt sorry. They said, "I'm sorry. I was mean. Can we be friends?" + +They hugged and smiled. They decided to share their toys and play together. They did not want the mouse anymore. They wanted their colorful toys. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They also liked to learn new things. One day, their mom taught them how to sign with their hands. She said signing was a way to talk without using their voice. She showed them how to sign hello, thank you, and I love you. + +Tom and Lily thought signing was funny and fun. They practiced signing with each other and with their mom. They also tried to sign with their toys, their dog, and their fish. They laughed when their dog wagged his tail and their fish blew bubbles. + +The next day, their mom made them a big bowl of soup for lunch. She put the bowl on the table and said, "Be careful, it's hot. Don't touch it until it cools down." Then she went to answer the phone. + +Tom and Lily looked at the bowl of soup. They smelled the yummy soup. They felt hungry. They wanted to eat the soup. They forgot what their mom said. + +Tom reached for the bowl and tried to sign, "I want soup." But he touched the hot bowl and burned his hand. He cried out loud. + +Lily saw what happened and felt sorry for Tom. She wanted to help him. She ran to the kitchen and got some ice. She wrapped the ice in a cloth and gave it to Tom. She signed, "I'm sorry. Are you okay?" + +Tom took the ice and held it on his hand. He felt better. He signed, "Thank you. I'm okay. I was silly. I should have listened to mom." + +Lily nodded and signed, "Me too. Mom knows best. We should wait for the soup to cool down." + +They hugged each other and said, "I love you." Then they waited for their mom to come back and share the soup with them. + +The moral of the story is: Listen to your mom and be careful with hot things. Signing is fun, but not when you get hurt. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with toys and watch videos. One day, they find a new video in the box. It is about a tall man who can fly and fight bad guys. They want to watch it together. + +But Tom has a problem. He does not like to share. He wants to hold the video and put it in the machine. He does not let Anna touch it. Anna is sad and angry. She says, "Tom, you are not nice. You have to share. It is our video, not yours." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "No, it is mine. I found it first. You can watch, but you cannot touch." He puts the video in the machine and turns it on. He sits on the couch and smiles. + +Anna is very sad and angry. She does not want to watch. She wants to hold the video too. She thinks, "Tom is mean. He is not my friend. I will show him." She gets up and walks to the couch. She sees Tom holding the video case. She reaches for it and tries to take it. + +Tom does not like that. He says, "Hey, stop it. It is mine. Go away." He pushes Anna away. Anna does not like that. She says, "No, you stop it. It is ours. Give it to me." She pulls the video case. They both pull and push. They yell and scream. + +Then, Anna does something bad. She slaps Tom on the face. Tom feels a big pain. He drops the video case. He cries and says, "Ow, ow, ow. Anna, you hurt me. You are bad. You are not my friend." He runs to his mom and tells her what happened. + +Anna feels sorry. She did not mean to hurt Tom. She just wanted to share. She picks up the video case and follows Tom. She says, "Tom, I am sorry. I did not want to hurt you. I just wanted to share. You are my friend. Can we watch the video together?" + +Tom's mom hears them. She is not happy. She says, "Anna, you should not slap Tom. That is not nice. You have to say sorry and hug him. Tom, you should not be selfish. You have to share with Anna. She is your friend. You can watch the video together, but only if you are nice to each other." + +Tom and Anna say sorry and hug each other. They are friends again. They watch the video together. They like the tall man who can fly and fight bad guys. They share the video case and the couch. They are happy. +Ben and Mia like to play in the garden. They look for bugs and flowers. One day, they find a big beetle. It has shiny wings and long legs. + +"Wow, look at this beetle!" Ben says. "It is so pretty and cool. I want to keep it as a pet." + +"No, you can't keep it, Ben," Mia says. "It is not a pet. It is a wild bug. It needs to live in the garden with its friends. Maybe it is a famous beetle. Maybe it has a name and a story." + +"A famous beetle?" Ben asks. "What do you mean? How can a beetle be famous?" + +Mia thinks for a moment. She remembers a book that her mom read to her. It was about a beetle that went on an adventure. + +"Well, maybe this beetle is like the one in the book," Mia says. "Maybe it travels around the world and sees many things. Maybe it helps other bugs and animals. Maybe it has a special skill or a secret." + +Ben looks at the beetle with curiosity. He wonders what the beetle's skill or secret is. He wants to know more about the beetle's adventure. + +"Can you tell me the story of the beetle, Mia?" Ben asks. "Please, please, please." + +Mia smiles. She likes to tell stories. She picks up the beetle gently and puts it on her palm. She looks at Ben and says: + +"Okay, I will tell you the story. But first, we have to give the beetle a name. What do you think we should call it?" +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and serve food to their toys. Tom opened the cabinet and took out some plates and cups. Lily found some spoons and forks in the drawer. + +"Who wants some soup?" Tom asked, holding a pot with water and salt. He poured some in a cup and gave it to his teddy bear. "Here you go, Mr. Bear. Be careful, it's hot." + +"Who wants some cake?" Lily asked, holding a pan with flour and sugar. She cut a slice and put it on a plate. She gave it to her doll. "Here you go, Missy. It's yummy." + +They were having fun until Mom came in. She saw the mess they had made and was upset. She saw the water and salt on the floor, the flour and sugar on the table, and the plates and cups everywhere. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asked, with a loud voice. "You can't play with these things. They are not toys. They are for cooking. You have to clean up this mess right now." + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not mean to make Mom upset. They just wanted to play. They said sorry to Mom and started to put everything back in the cabinet and the drawer. They also wiped the floor and the table with a cloth. + +Mom saw that they were sorry and helped them. She hugged them and said, "I know you were playing, but you have to be careful. These things can be dangerous or make you sick. Next time, ask me before you use them. And if you want to play chefs, I can help you make some real soup and cake." + +Tom and Lily smiled and said, "OK, Mom. We love you. Can we have some real soup and cake now?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But first, let's serve some to your toys. They must be hungry too." +Lily likes music. She likes to sing and dance and clap. She has a toy piano that makes music when she presses the keys. She plays with it every day. + +One day, a big dog comes to Lily's house. The dog is not nice. He barks and growls and chases Lily. Lily is scared. She runs to her room and closes the door. She hugs her toy piano and cries. + +The dog smells the toy piano. He thinks it is food. He scratches the door and tries to get in. He wants to bite the toy piano. Lily hears the dog and feels poor. She loves her toy piano. She does not want the dog to bite it. + +Lily's mom hears the noise. She comes to Lily's room and sees the dog. She is angry. She shouts at the dog and pushes him away. She opens the door and hugs Lily. She says sorry to Lily and tells her the dog is gone. + +Lily is happy. She thanks her mom and shows her the toy piano. It is not broken. It still makes music. Lily and her mom sing and dance and clap. They have fun. They forget the dog. They are not poor. They are rich with music. +Lily loved to decorate books. She had many books with pictures and words, but she liked to make them more unique. She used stickers, crayons, glitter and ribbons to add colors and shapes to her books. + +One day, she found a big book in her mom's room. It had no pictures, only words. Lily thought it was boring. She decided to decorate it with her things. She opened the book and stuck stickers on the pages. She drew circles and stars with her crayons. She sprinkled glitter and tied ribbons on the cover. + +She was very proud of her work. She showed it to her mom. Mom was not happy. She said, "Lily, this is not your book. This is my diary. It is very important to me. You should not decorate other people's books without asking." + +Lily felt sorry. She did not know it was mom's diary. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to make it unique. I thought you would like it." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "I love you, Lily. I know you meant well. But you have to be careful with other people's things. Next time, ask me first. And I will help you decorate your own books." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, mom. I love you too. Can we decorate a book together?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Yes, we can. Let's go find a book that we can both enjoy." +Sara was a chubby girl who liked to draw pictures. She had many crayons and papers in her room. She wanted to show her pictures to her mom and dad, who were in the kitchen. She picked up some of her pictures and tried to carry them in her arms. + +But Sara had too many pictures. She could not see where she was going. She bumped into a chair and fell down. Her pictures flew everywhere. She started to cry. + +Her brother Tom heard her cry. He ran to help her. He saw the mess of pictures and crayons. He was angry. He liked to keep his room tidy. He said to Sara, "You are so clumsy! You make a mess everywhere! Why do you have so many pictures? They are not even good!" + +Sara felt sad and hurt. She loved her pictures. She thought they were beautiful. She said to Tom, "You are so mean! You don't understand! I draw pictures because I like to. They make me happy. You are not my friend!" + +Tom and Sara started to argue. They shouted and pushed each other. They did not hear their mom and dad coming. + +Mom and dad saw the fight and the mess. They were not happy. They said to Tom and Sara, "Stop it! What is going on here? Why are you fighting? Why are there pictures and crayons everywhere?" + +Tom and Sara stopped fighting. They looked at their mom and dad. They felt ashamed. They said, "We are sorry. We were not nice to each other. We were not careful with the pictures and crayons." + +Mom and dad said, "We are glad you are sorry. But you need to learn to respect each other and your things. Sara, you can draw as many pictures as you want, but you need to carry them carefully and put them away when you are done. Tom, you can keep your room tidy, but you need to be kind and supportive of your sister's hobby. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Sara nodded. They said, "Yes, we can. We love each other. We love you too." + +Mom and dad smiled. They said, "We love you too. Now, let's clean up this mess and then look at Sara's pictures together. Maybe Tom can help Sara carry them to the kitchen." + +Tom and Sara agreed. They hugged each other and picked up the pictures and crayons. They carried them to the kitchen and showed them to their mom and dad. Mom and dad praised Sara's pictures and Tom's help. They all felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the ocean and look at all the fish and creatures. One day, he saw a big octopus swimming by. It had many arms and was very colorful. + +Timmy asked his mom, "What is that?" His mom said, "That's an octopus, Timmy. It lives in the ocean and has eight arms." + +Later that day, Timmy went back to the ocean and saw the octopus again. He asked the octopus, "Can you play with me?" The octopus didn't answer, but Timmy thought he heard a question in the octopus's eyes. + +The next day, Timmy saw the octopus again. This time, the octopus was playing with a bunch of other sea creatures. Timmy realized that the octopus was very independent and didn't need him to play. He was happy for the octopus and went to play with some other friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the zoo to see all the animals. One day, Timmy went to see the lions. They were big and furry and they liked to roar. + +Timmy saw a fan blowing cold air on the lions. He asked the zookeeper, "Why is the fan blowing on the lions?" The zookeeper said, "It's very hot today and the lions need to stay cool. The fan helps them feel better." + +Timmy said, "I wish I had a fan to keep me cool too." The zookeeper smiled and said, "Maybe you can get one for your birthday." Timmy was so happy and said, "I can't wait!" +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max lived in a house with his family. One day, Max went for a walk and saw a big tree. The tree had thick leaves that were green. Max barked at the tree and it made the leaves wave. + +As Max kept walking, he saw a man in a suit. The man was a lawyer. Max didn't know what a lawyer was, but he saw that the man was carrying a briefcase. Max barked at the lawyer and the man smiled at him. + +Max continued his walk and saw a little girl. The girl had a red ball and was playing with it. Max wanted to play too, so he barked at the girl. The girl threw the ball and Max caught it in his mouth. Max was happy and wagged his tail, making it wave back and forth. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to fish with his dad in the nearby pond. One day, Timmy caught a big fish on his rod. He was so happy and showed it to his dad. "Wow, Timmy! That's an attractive fish!" said his dad. + +Suddenly, a big frog jumped out of the pond and scared Timmy. "Don't be scared, Timmy. The frog just wants to say hello," said his dad. Timmy felt better and even thought the frog was cute. + +After they finished fishing, Timmy and his dad went back home. Timmy showed his mom the big fish he caught. "That's amazing, Timmy! You're such a great fisherman," said his mom. Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself. He couldn't wait to go fishing again with his dad. +Once upon a time, a little lamb named Fluffy was playing in the meadow. Fluffy loved to jump and run around. Suddenly, she saw her friend, a little girl named Lily, walking towards her. + +"Hi Fluffy, I brought you some wool to keep you warm," said Lily. + +Fluffy was happy and thanked Lily. "You are a dependable friend," said Fluffy. + +They played together for a while, and then Lily had to go home. Fluffy was sad to see her go and wanted to say goodbye. She tried to clap her hooves to get Lily's attention, but Lily didn't hear her. + +Fluffy looked around and saw a big, scary wolf coming towards her. She tried to run, but the wolf was too fast. Fluffy was so scared that she couldn't even clap her hooves. The wolf caught her and took her away. + +Fluffy never saw Lily again. She wished she had clapped louder to get Lily's attention and avoid the wolf. From that day on, Fluffy knew that she had to be more careful and always stay alert. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to play with Lily all day long. One day, Lily went to the park to play with Max. Max saw a deep hole and ran towards it. Lily tried to stop him, but Max was too fast. Max fell into the deep hole, and Lily couldn't reach him. She tried to remove the dirt with her hands, but it was too heavy. Lily cried and called for help, but nobody heard her. Max was stuck in the deep hole, and Lily couldn't save him. She felt sad and lonely without her puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a wild lion who had a big tooth. The lion loved to roar and play with his friends. One day, he noticed that his tooth hurt. It hurt more and more each day. + +The lion went to see the dentist. The dentist said that the lion needed to brush his teeth more often. The dentist also said that the lion needed to eat less candy. + +The lion listened to the dentist and brushed his teeth every day. He also ate less candy. His tooth stopped hurting and the lion felt happy. His friends noticed that he was happier too! The lion's happiness increased and he continued to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat bird in a cage. The bird was sad because he wanted to fly in the sky. He tried to open the cage but he couldn't. He needed to unlock the cage to get out. + +One day, a little girl saw the bird and felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. She looked for the key to unlock the cage. After a while, she found it and unlocked the cage. The bird was happy and flew away. + +The little girl smiled and felt happy too. She knew she did a good thing. The bird was free and could fly wherever he wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Max. Max liked to go on adventures and explore new places. One day, Max found himself in a big maze. The maze was like a puzzle, with lots of twists and turns. + +Max was a slow mouse, so he had to be careful not to get lost in the maze. He decided to organize his thoughts and make a plan. He sniffed around and followed his nose, and eventually found his way out of the maze. + +Max was very proud of himself for finding his way out of the maze. He went back to his mouse hole and told all his friends about his adventure. From that day on, Max was known as the brave mouse who could solve any maze. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw her dad trying to fix the cable on the TV. "What are you doing, Daddy?" she asked. "I'm trying to make the TV work again," her dad replied. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed that the cable was filthy. "Ew, Daddy! That cable is dirty!" she exclaimed. "I know, sweetie. That's why I'm trying to fix it," her dad said. + +After a few minutes, Lily's dad finally fixed the cable and the TV started working again. "Yay, Daddy! You did it!" Lily cheered. "Thanks, Lily. I couldn't have done it without your help," her dad said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a valley with his family and friends. One day, Benny saw a beautiful flower on the other side of the valley. He wanted to pick it, but he was too shy to cross the valley alone. + +Benny's friend, a brave little bird named Billy, saw him looking sad and asked what was wrong. Benny told Billy about the flower and how he was too shy to cross the valley alone. Billy said, "Don't worry, I'll help you!" + +So, Billy and Benny talked about how to cross the valley safely. They decided to hold hands and walk together. Benny was still a little scared, but he trusted his friend. They made it across the valley safely and Benny picked the beautiful flower. He was so happy! + +From that day on, Benny was never too shy to talk to his friends and he always remembered how brave he felt crossing the valley with Billy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. Lily loved going to the park because she could run and play on the swings. + +While Lily was playing, the sun started to come out and it became very bright. Lily's mom took out her sunglasses and put them on. Lily saw her mom wearing the sunglasses and said, "Mommy, can I wear your sunglasses too?" + +Her mom replied, "Of course, Lily! But you have to be honest and careful with them." Lily promised to be honest and took the sunglasses. She put them on and looked around. Everything looked so different and cool! + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "You look so cool, Lily! Do you like wearing the sunglasses?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, mommy! Thank you for letting me wear them." From that day on, Lily loved wearing sunglasses and always remembered to be honest with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods behind her house. One day, she found a bulb on the ground and decided to bring it home. + +When she got home, her mom asked her, "Lily, did you bathe today?" + +Lily replied, "Not yet, Mommy. I found a bulb outside and I want to plant it in the garden." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like an adventurous idea! Let's go take a bath first and then we can plant the bulb together." + +Lily happily agreed and they both went to the bathroom to take a bath. After their bath, they went outside and planted the bulb in the garden. Lily was so excited to see what would grow from it. She thanked her mom for helping her and they both went back inside for some hot cocoa. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music and dance around her room. One day, she heard a knock on her door. It was her friend, Sammy the cat. + +"Hi Lily, I brought you a tuna sandwich," said Sammy. + +"Yum, thank you, Sammy! You're so charming," replied Lily. + +They sat down to eat their sandwiches and listen to some music. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. + +"What was that?" asked Lily. + +"I don't know, let's go see!" said Sammy. + +They ran outside and saw a big truck delivering boxes of tuna to the grocery store. Lily and Sammy were so excited to see all the tuna cans. + +"Wow, so much tuna!" exclaimed Lily. + +"I know, it's like a tuna party!" said Sammy. + +Lily and Sammy danced around the boxes of tuna, listening to their favorite songs. It was the best day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike every day. He would ride it to the park and back. One day, Timmy heard a special rhythm in the park. It was the sound of a drum. He went to see where it was coming from and found a man playing the drum. Timmy thought it was an ordinary drum, but he loved the sound it made. He asked the man if he could ride his bike to the rhythm of the drum. The man said yes and Timmy rode his bike to the beat of the drum. It was a special day for Timmy because he found a new rhythm to ride to. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his football. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his football, but he couldn't find it. He looked everywhere but it wasn't available. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a little girl named Lily came up to him and asked, "Are you looking for your football?" Timmy nodded his head and questioned, "Have you seen it?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I have it. I found it earlier and was going to give it back to you." Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you so much! Can we play together?" Lily agreed and they played football together until it was time to go home. + +From that day on, Timmy and Lily became good friends and played football together every day. Timmy was grateful that his football was found and available to play with again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved sunshine and would play outside all day. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy truck when he accidentally drove it into a big rock. The truck broke and Timmy was very sad. He wanted to destroy the rock, but he knew he couldn't. Timmy's mom saw him crying and asked what was wrong. Timmy told her what happened and said he was sorry for breaking his truck. His mom hugged him and told him it was okay. She said they could buy a new truck and they could try to fix the broken one together. Timmy smiled and went back outside to play in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play with her friends. One day, she found a wallet on the ground. She picked it up and gave it to her mommy. Her mommy was happy that Lily was honest and gave the wallet back to its owner. + +Lily's mommy was very organized and always knew where everything was. She taught Lily how to be organized too. Lily enjoyed learning how to keep her toys in the right place and her clothes in her closet. She even helped her mommy organize the kitchen by putting the spoons and forks in their own drawer. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her things organized and neat. She enjoyed knowing where everything was and how to find it when she needed it. She also felt happy that she did the right thing by giving the wallet back to its owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mommy every day. One day, while they were walking, they saw a man throwing trash on the ground. Lily's mommy said, "That's not nice. We need to keep our world clean." + +Lily asked, "Why is the world important?" Her mommy replied, "The world is where we live. We need to take care of it so it can take care of us." + +As they continued to walk, they saw a group of kids teasing another kid. Lily said, "That's stupid. Why would they do that?" Her mommy explained, "It's not nice to make fun of others. We should always be kind and treat others how we want to be treated." + +Lily learned that day that it's important to take care of the world and be kind to others. She promised to always do her best to make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and swing on her swing set. One day, while she was swinging, she saw a pretty flower growing in the grass. It was a green herb with purple flowers. + +Lily picked the herb and smelled it. It smelled so good, like her mommy's cooking. But then she realized it was fake! It was just a plastic flower. + +Lily was sad that the flower wasn't real, but she still had fun swinging and playing outside. She knew that even though the flower was fake, she could still enjoy the real things around her, like the sunshine and the fresh air. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma. One day, Lily went to her grandma's house. Her grandma had a bright computer. Lily asked her grandma, "Can I play on your computer?" Her grandma said, "Yes, you can play a game." Lily was very happy and played a game on the bright computer. After playing the game, Lily said, "Thank you for letting me visit and play on your computer, grandma." Her grandma replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I always love when you visit me." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, heavy backpack that she carried to school every day. One day, Lily promised her mommy that she would return home right after school. + +But when Lily got to school, she realized that she had forgotten her favorite toy at home. She felt sad and worried that she wouldn't be able to play with it after school. + +After class, Lily ran all the way back home to get her toy. Her backpack felt even heavier now, but she didn't give up. She returned to school with her toy and kept her promise to her mommy by returning home right after school. She felt proud of herself for keeping her promise and for being brave enough to carry her heavy backpack all day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and make things with his blocks. One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and said, "Timmy, we need to go to the store to buy some things. Can you help me load the car?" + +Timmy was excited to help his mom. He put on his shoes and went outside. His mom opened the trunk of the car and Timmy helped her load the bags inside. "Great job, Timmy! You're such a creative helper," his mom said. + +As they drove to the store, Timmy asked his mom, "Mommy, why do we need to be safe in the car?" His mom explained, "We need to wear our seatbelts and drive carefully so we don't get hurt. Being safe is very important." + +When they arrived at the store, Timmy helped his mom pick out the things they needed. As they were leaving, Timmy said, "Mommy, I had fun helping you load the car. Can we do it again next time?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. You're such a helpful and creative boy." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees in his backyard. He climbed up and down, up and down, every day. One day, he saw a big black bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked at Timmy and flew away. + +Timmy thought about the bird all day. He wondered where it went and what it was doing. The next day, Timmy decided to climb even higher in the tree to see if he could find the bird. He climbed and climbed until he found a small cell in the tree. Inside the cell, he found a nest with three little black eggs. + +Timmy realized that the bird he saw yesterday was the mother bird. He decided to leave the nest alone and climb down the tree. From that day on, Timmy watched the mother bird fly in and out of the tree to take care of her eggs. He was happy that he climbed up high and found the little black eggs. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack who loved to sail the big blue sea. One day, Jack's friend Tom came to visit him on his boat. Tom said, "Sailing is so boring. Why do you like it so much?" Jack replied, "I love the feeling of the wind in my hair and the waves beneath my boat." + +Tom said, "I don't understand. Can I try sailing with you?" Jack said, "Sure, let's go!" So, they set sail together. As they were sailing, Tom said, "This is actually fun! I never knew sailing could be so exciting!" + +Suddenly, the wind picked up and their boat started to hang to one side. Jack shouted, "Hold on tight!" Tom was scared but Jack knew what to do. He quickly adjusted the sails and the boat straightened out. Tom said, "Wow, you're a great sailor! I take back what I said about sailing being boring." From that day on, Tom loved sailing too and they sailed together every chance they got. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a note on the ground. It was a pretty note with flowers on it. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! This note is attractive!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is very pretty." + +But then Lily noticed that the note was torn. She said, "Oh no, the note is broken. Can we fix it, please?" Her mom said, "Of course, let's get some tape and fix it together." They worked together and soon the note was fixed and looked as good as new. + +Lily was so happy that she decided to give the note to her friend, Sarah. When Sarah saw the note, she said, "Wow, it's so pretty! Thank you, Lily." Lily smiled and said, "I fixed it with my mommy." Sarah said, "You and your mommy are very good at fixing things." +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily and her friend Sarah were playing outside. They saw a ghost and got scared. + +Lily said, "Let's go inside, I don't like ghosts." Sarah agreed and they ran inside. + +Later that night, Lily was in bed and heard a noise. She got up to see what it was and saw the ghost again. She was scared but tried to be brave. + +The ghost said, "I need your help. I lost my toy and can't find it." Lily wanted to help the ghost so she said, "Sure, I will help you." + +Lily followed the ghost to a dark place and suddenly, the ghost disappeared. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She wished she had listened to her mom and stayed in bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went for a walk in the park. They saw a big puddle and Lily wanted to splash in it. + +"Can I splash, Mommy?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, but be careful not to get your clothes wet," replied her reliable mom. + +Lily jumped into the puddle and splashed water all around. She had so much fun! + +"Look, Mommy! I'm splashing!" shouted Lily. + +After playing in the puddle, they continued their walk. Lily was happy and tired. + +"I had fun splashing in the puddle," said Lily. + +"I'm glad you had fun, Lily. Let's go home now," said her mom. + +And so, they walked back home together, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden every day. She had many different flowers in her garden, but her favorite was a big, red rose. + +One day, Lily saw something strange in her garden. It was a small, green plant that looked different from all the others. She didn't know what it was, but she decided to leave it there and watch it grow. + +Days went by and Lily watched the little plant grow bigger and bigger. Finally, one day, it stood tall and proud like the other plants in her garden. Lily was so happy to see her new plant grow big and strong. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes things that look different can be just as wonderful as the things we know and love. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play football with his friends. They would kick the ball and run around the park. One day, Timmy found a smelly old football in the bushes. It was very stinky and dirty. + +Timmy's friends didn't want to play with the smelly football. They said it was gross. But Timmy didn't mind. He thought it was still a good ball. So, Timmy decided to unite with the smelly football. He cleaned it up and played with it all by himself. + +After a while, Timmy's friends saw how much fun he was having with the smelly football. They decided to join in and play with him. They didn't care that it was smelly anymore. They were just happy to be playing together. And that's how Timmy united his friends with the smelly football. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a pond. The frog was very patient and would wait for hours to catch a fly. One day, a big bird came to the pond and wanted to catch the frog. The frog knew he couldn't run away, so he surrendered and closed his eyes. + +The bird swooped down to catch the frog, but he missed and fell into the pond. The frog opened his eyes and saw the bird struggling to swim. The frog knew he had to be patient and wait for the bird to climb out of the pond. + +After a while, the bird climbed out of the pond and flew away. The frog was happy that he didn't get caught and was proud of himself for being patient. From that day on, the frog knew that sometimes it's better to surrender and wait for the right moment. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to chew on bones and play in the park. One day, Max's owner gave him a big steak to eat. Max was so happy! He chewed and chewed until the steak was all gone. + +After eating the steak, Max felt very fit and strong. He ran around the park and played with his friends. They had so much fun together! + +When it was time to go home, Max was tired but happy. He knew he had a good day because he got to chew on a delicious steak and play with his friends. Max went to sleep dreaming of more steaks and fun times in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved spending time with her uncle, who was always very kind to her. One day, they went to the park together to play on the swings and slide. Lily was very obedient and always did what her uncle told her. + +Suddenly, a big dog appeared and started barking loudly. Lily's uncle tried to scare the dog away, but it wouldn't disappear. The dog started chasing them, and Lily's uncle told her to run as fast as she could. + +Lily was very scared, but she did what she was told and ran away. She turned around to see if her uncle was following her, but he wasn't there. The dog had caught him and he was badly hurt. Lily cried and cried, but it was too late. Her beloved uncle had disappeared forever. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy rabbit who loved to sleep all day. He never wanted to do any work or play with his friends. One day, the rabbit saw a shiny mineral and wanted to have it. He tried to hold it, but it was too heavy for him. So, he asked his friends to help him, but they all said no because he was always lazy. + +Feeling sad, the rabbit decided to change his ways and started to work hard every day. He helped his friends and was very kind to them. One day, the rabbit saw the same shiny mineral again and tried to hold it. This time, he was able to hold it easily because he had become strong from all the hard work. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and are kind to others, you can achieve anything you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat food, but she didn't like it when her mom put pepper on her food. It made her sneeze and she didn't like the taste. + +One day, Lily's mom made her a sandwich with pepper on it. Lily was scared to try it because she thought it would taste yucky. But her mom encouraged her to take a bite and try it. + +To Lily's surprise, she liked the taste of the pepper on her sandwich! She wasn't scared anymore and she even asked her mom to put more pepper on her food. Lily's taste buds had improved and she was happy to try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to play and have fun together. But one day, they got lost in the big forest. They were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a group of animals! There were lions, tigers, and bears. They looked scary, but they were friendly. They wanted to help the family find their way home. + +The animals worked together to unite and find the way out of the forest. They used their special skills to help each other. It was an unusual sight to see so many different animals working together. + +Finally, they found the way home. The family was very grateful and thanked the animals for their help. From that day on, they knew that if they ever got lost again, they could count on their animal friends to help them. And that was the word that spread throughout the forest - that animals and people can unite and be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to collect pebbles. One day, she found a shiny pebble by the river and showed it to her friend, Timmy. "Look what I found, Timmy!" she said excitedly. + +Timmy looked at the pebble and suggested, "Let's paint it with pretty colors!" Lily loved the idea and they spent the afternoon painting the pebble with bright colors. + +Later that day, Lily's mom came to pick her up from Timmy's house. When Lily showed her mom the painted pebble, her mom was so proud and said, "Wow, Lily! You are so creative!" + +Lily felt happy but also a little embarrassed because she didn't know what "creative" meant. She asked her mom and her mom explained that it meant she was very good at making things. Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside. One night, she looked up and saw the moon. It was big and bright and made her happy. + +The next day, she went to school and her friend asked her to play a game. Lily said it was boring and didn't want to play. Her friend was sad and walked away. + +That night, Lily looked up at the moon again and remembered how happy it made her feel. She realized that saying no to her friend was not nice and that playing together was more important than being bored. + +The next day, Lily went to school and said sorry to her friend. They played together and had so much fun. Lily learned that being a good friend is more important than skipping alone. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to nap all day long, but one day he decided to go for a walk. He walked down the street and saw a big dog. Mittens felt uncomfortable, so he hid behind a tree. After a little while, Mittens felt better and continued his walk. He found a nice, sunny spot and took a nap. When he woke up, he felt happy and refreshed. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses with bright colors. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new dress with a big knot at the back. Lily loved the dress, but the knot was too tight for her to wear it comfortably. + +Lily tried to untie the knot, but it was too hard for her little hands. She asked her mom for help, but her mom was busy cooking. So, Lily decided to cut the knot with a pair of scissors. She cut the knot, and the dress was perfect. + +But Lily learned a lesson that day. She realized that cutting things without permission is not good. She promised herself that she will always ask for help before cutting anything. And that's how Lily learned the importance of asking for help and not taking shortcuts. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge bear. He liked to play in the forest and touch the trees with his paws. One day, he found a present and wanted to wrap it up to give to his friend. + +The bear looked for some paper and found a big, brown box. He put the present inside and tried to wrap it up with a ribbon. But the ribbon was too short. + +The bear went to ask his friend, a little bird, for help. The bird had a long ribbon and helped the bear wrap the present. The bear was happy and thanked the bird. They hugged and the bear was so happy that he danced around the forest, touching all the trees with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a poor dog who lived on the street. He didn't have a home or any toys to play with. One day, Spot found a bone on the ground. He was so happy! He took the bone and ran away to find a quiet spot to sing a song. Spot loved to sing, especially when he was happy. He sang and sang until he fell asleep with his bone in his mouth. From that day on, Spot would sing every time he found a bone. Even though he was still a poor dog, he felt rich with his bones and his songs. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside with her friends. One day, she saw her grandma baking a pie in the kitchen. The pie smelled so good! + +Lily asked, "Can I have a piece of pie, Grandma?" + +Grandma replied, "Of course, my dear. But first, let's wait for it to cool down." + +Lily watched the pie cool on the windowsill. It was a beautiful gray day outside. Finally, the pie was cool enough to eat. Lily took a big bite and it was delicious! She skipped around the house, feeling happy and full. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big field. In the field, there was a huge pony. The pony was very nice and loved to run. One day, a little girl came to the field to see the pony. She wanted to ride the pony, but the pony was too big for her. + +The little girl asked the pony to release her. The pony understood and let the little girl go. She was happy to be free. The little girl watched the pony run and play in the field. She loved the pony very much. + +From that day on, the little girl would come to visit the pony every day. She would bring carrots and apples for the pony to eat. The pony was happy to have a friend. And the little girl was happy to have a friend too. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown bear named Benny. Benny was very wise and liked to gaze at the stars at night. One day, Benny was walking in the forest when he saw a little rabbit. The rabbit had a hurt lip and was crying. + +Benny asked the rabbit what was wrong and the rabbit said that he had fallen down and hurt his lip. Benny knew just what to do and offered to help the rabbit. He gently cleaned the rabbit's lip and put a bandage on it. + +But then, a sly fox appeared and tried to steal the rabbit away. Benny knew the fox was up to no good and roared loudly to scare the fox away. The rabbit was safe and thanked Benny for being so wise and brave. From that day on, the rabbit and Benny were good friends and would often gaze at the stars together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the fields and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a hole in the ground. He hopped closer to see what was inside. + +As he got closer, he saw that it was an underground tunnel! Benny was surprised and curious. He hopped inside and explored the tunnel. It was dark and damp, but Benny was brave. + +After a while, Benny saw a little mouse. The mouse was harmless and friendly. The mouse showed Benny around the underground tunnel and they became good friends. Benny was happy to have made a new friend and was surprised that he could find a friend even in the underground. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around with her friends. One day, Lily fell and hurt her arm. Her mom took her to the doctor and the doctor said they needed to remove a tube from Lily's arm. + +Lily was scared but her mom held her hand and told her it would be okay. The doctor gently removed the tube and Lily felt much better. She was so happy to be able to play with her friends again. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful when running and playing. She knew that accidents could happen but she also knew that her mom and the doctor would take care of her if anything went wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly bird. He had a lot of feathers that were very pretty. One day, the bird went outside to play, but he got very dirty. His feathers were covered in mud and he didn't look very nice anymore. + +The jolly bird decided he needed to clean himself. He went to a nearby pond and splashed around in the water. He used his beak to clean his feathers until they were shiny and new again. + +After he was all clean, the jolly bird felt much better. He flew back to his tree and showed off his beautiful feathers to all his friends. They were very impressed and complimented him on how pretty he looked. From then on, the jolly bird made sure to keep himself clean so he could always look his best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and get dirty. But her mom always made her take a bath with shampoo afterwards. One day, Lily's mom brought home a new shampoo that was very expensive. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, why did you get such an expensive shampoo?" + +Her mom replied, "Because it will make your hair very shiny and pretty." + +Lily didn't want to use the new shampoo because she was afraid it would make her suffer. But her mom insisted and said, "Don't worry, it won't hurt you." + +After using the shampoo, Lily's hair did look very shiny and pretty. But when she went outside to play, she accidentally fell into a mud puddle and got dirty again. She was upset and said to her mom, "Why did I have to use that expensive shampoo if I'm just going to get dirty again?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Because you are worth it, my dear Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to chew on his favorite toy, a rubber duck. One day, Timmy's mom woke him up early to see the sunrise. Timmy looked out the window and saw the big, round sun in the sky. He smiled and said, "Wow, the sun is big and yellow!" + +But then, Timmy's mom told him some sad news. Their pet dog, Max, had run away. Timmy's eyes got big and he said, "Oh no, I'm sad. I miss Max." His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay to be sad, Timmy. We will find Max soon." Timmy nodded and went back to chewing on his rubber duck, hoping Max would come back soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing outside when she saw a butterfly. The butterfly was very pretty and colorful. Lily wanted to catch it, but the butterfly was too restless and kept flying away. + +Lily's mom saw her trying to catch the butterfly and said, "Lily, why don't you try to be friends with the butterfly instead of catching it?" + +Lily thought that was a good idea and sat down next to the butterfly. She watched as the butterfly changed from one color to another. "Wow," Lily said, "the butterfly changed colors!" + +The butterfly landed on Lily's finger and they became friends. Lily was happy that she didn't have to catch the butterfly to enjoy its beauty. From that day on, whenever Lily saw a butterfly, she would sit down and watch it instead of trying to catch it. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to hop around and catch flies to eat. One day, he saw a beautiful green frog named Lily. Freddy knew he wanted to marry her. + +But there was a problem. Every time Freddy tried to talk to Lily, his shadow scared her away. Freddy didn't know what to do. + +One day, Freddy's friend, a wise old owl, gave him an idea. He told Freddy to jump in front of the sun and make his shadow disappear. Freddy did just that and Lily was finally able to see the real Freddy. + +Freddy and Lily fell in love and got married in a big pond with all their friends and family. From that day on, Freddy made sure to always jump in front of the sun so his shadow wouldn't scare Lily away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He was going to school for the first time, and he was very excited to meet new friends. When he got to school, he saw that there was a delay and the teacher was not there yet. Timmy felt a little uncomfortable because he didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, the teacher arrived and Timmy felt much better. The teacher welcomed all the pupils and showed them their classroom. Timmy was very happy to see all the books and toys in the classroom. He even made a new friend named Billy. + +After a while, Timmy realized that he had to go to the bathroom. He felt uncomfortable asking the teacher, but he knew he had to. When he came back, he saw that the class had started and he felt embarrassed. But the teacher was very nice and didn't make him feel bad. Timmy was happy to be in school and couldn't wait to come back the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy cars when his big sister came in. + +"Hey Timmy, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"I'm playing with my cars. Look, this one is incredible!" Timmy said, holding up his favorite car. + +"That's cool. But you know what's even cooler?" his sister said. "I can teach you how to protect your cars from getting broken." + +"Really? How?" Timmy asked. + +"Well, we can put them in a special box or on a shelf where they won't get knocked over or stepped on," his sister explained. + +"Wow, that's a great idea!" Timmy said, beaming with excitement. "Thank you for protecting my cars!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat apples, but she didn't know which one to choose from the big basket. Her mom said, "Lily, choose the red apple. It's the sweetest one." + +Lily picked up the red apple and took a bite. It was delicious! She said, "Mommy, this apple is so fit for me!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You always choose the best apples." +Once upon a time, there was a humble pigeon named Pete who lived in a big city. Pete loved to fly and play with his pigeon friends. One day, while Pete was flying, he saw a boy peeking at him from behind a tree. Pete didn't like it when people peeked at him because it made him feel scared. + +The next day, Pete went to the park to play with his friends. But when he got there, he saw the same boy peeking at him again. This time, the boy was throwing rocks at Pete and his friends. Pete didn't know what to do because he didn't want to get hurt. + +Pete decided to be brave and fly away from the park with his friends. They flew high in the sky and stayed away from the boy. Pete felt proud of himself for being brave and protecting his friends. From that day on, Pete knew that he could handle any situation, even when someone was peeking at him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oranges because they were so yummy and juicy. One day, her mommy gave her an orange that was very spicy. Lily made a funny face and said, "This orange is too spicy for me!" + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play. She saw a bird sitting on a tree branch and wanted to say hello. She tried to whistle to get the bird's attention, but she couldn't whistle very well. She kept trying and trying until finally, she made a little whistle sound. The bird heard her and flew down to say hello. + +Lily was so happy that she could whistle like a bird. She decided to eat another orange, but this time she made sure it wasn't spicy. She ate it all up and felt very happy. From that day on, Lily practiced her whistling every day and ate lots of yummy oranges. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had big ears that could hear everything. One day, Benny was playing with his friends when they decided to have a race. Benny really wanted to win the race, so he hopped as fast as he could. + +Suddenly, Benny heard a loud noise and got frightened. He stopped hopping and looked around. It was just a bird flying by, but Benny's ears made it sound very loud. Benny's friend, a little bear named Bobby, asked him, "What's wrong, Benny? Why did you stop hopping?" Benny replied, "I heard a loud noise and it made me scared." + +Bobby said, "Don't worry, Benny. You can still win the race. Just hop as fast as you can and don't listen to the noises." Benny took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and hopped as fast as he could. When he opened his eyes, he saw that he had won the race! Benny was so happy that he didn't even notice the noise anymore. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing outside in her yard. Suddenly, she saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But her mom said, "Wait a minute, it's not safe to climb alone. I'll help you." + +Lily's mom held her hand and helped her climb the tree. When they reached the top, the wind started to blow and the branches began to shake. Lily said, "Mommy, I'm scared!" Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we're safe up here. Let's enjoy the view for a minute." + +They looked out over the neighborhood and saw all the houses and trees. Lily felt happy and safe with her mom. As they climbed back down the tree, Lily said, "Thank you for keeping me safe, Mommy." Her mom smiled and said, "Anytime, my little one." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long cable that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her cable. She saw a boy playing alone and wanted to make friends with him. She went up to him and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The boy replied, "My name is Max." + +Lily and Max started to play together with Lily's cable. They had so much fun! Suddenly, Max saw another boy playing alone and wanted to make friends with him too. He went up to him and said, "Hi, my name is Max. What's your name?" The boy replied, "My name is Tom." + +Lily and Max and Tom played together and had so much fun. They spoke and laughed and played for hours. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "I'm so happy we made new friends today. It doesn't matter if someone looks different or talks different. We can all be friends." The moral of the story is that it's important to be friendly and kind to everyone, even if they are different from us. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in his feathers. One day, as he was flying, he saw a piece of cloth stuck in a tree. It was a dark cloth and it looked sad. Blue felt sorry for the cloth and wanted to help. + +So, Blue flew down and gently pulled the cloth free from the tree. He carried it in his beak and flew to a nearby house. There, he saw a little girl who was crying. Blue knew what to do. He dropped the cloth in her lap and the girl smiled. She hugged the cloth and felt better. + +From that day on, the little girl and Blue were friends. They would play together and Blue would always fly with the little girl's dark cloth in his beak. And whenever the girl felt sad, Blue would fly to her and bring her the cloth. It was their special way of making each other feel better. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, he went to the park with his mom. It was a hot day and the sun was shining bright. Timmy played on the swings and the slide, but then he saw a sign that said "Do not disturb the ducks". Timmy didn't know what disturb meant, so he asked his mom. She explained that it meant to bother or upset the ducks. Timmy promised not to disturb the ducks and went to play somewhere else. Later, they saw a police officer and Timmy's mom told him that the police officer is there to enforce the law. Timmy didn't know what law meant, so his mom explained that it's like a rule that everyone has to follow. Timmy was happy to learn new words and had a great day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a reindeer named Rudolph. He had a shiny red nose and loved to play in the water. He would splash and splash in the river all day long. + +One day, Rudolph saw a beautiful necklace in the store. It was very expensive, but Rudolph wanted it so badly. He decided to sneak into the store at night and take the necklace. + +But when Rudolph tried to leave the store, he was caught by the police and sent to jail. Rudolph was very sad and missed playing in the water. He realized that stealing was not a good thing to do and promised to never do it again. +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 saw a big race happening in town. He wanted to watch the race and cheer for his favorite car. + +Timmy asked his mommy, "Can we go watch the race, please?" His mommy said, "Yes, but we need to pay for the tickets." Timmy didn't know what "pay" meant, so his mommy explained that it meant giving money to watch the race. + +They arrived at the race and Timmy saw all the cool cars. He cheered and clapped for his favorite car, which was the blue one. At the end of the race, the blue car won a medal for being the fastest. Timmy was so happy and his mommy said, "That car is reliable, it always wins races." + +Timmy didn't know what "reliable" meant, but he knew it was a good thing. He hugged his mommy and said, "Thank you for bringing me to the race. I love you." His mommy hugged him back and said, "I love you too, Timmy." Timmy smiled and knew he had a fun and exciting day. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to run and play in the forest with his friends. One day, Nutty found a shiny acorn and he was so happy. He wanted to show it to his friends, so he ran to find them. + +When Nutty arrived, he saw that his friends were all sitting quietly in a circle. They looked troubled and sad. Nutty asked them what was wrong. They told him that they had been fighting over a toy and now they were not friends anymore. + +Nutty felt sad too. He knew that fighting was not good and it made everyone feel bad. So, he gave his shiny acorn to his friends and said, "Let's be friends again. We can share the acorn and play together." His friends were happy and they all hugged each other. Nutty learned that sharing and being kind is more important than having a shiny acorn. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy bear. He was always unhappy and never smiled. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly was colorful and flew around the bear's head. The bear demanded that the butterfly come closer so he could see the colors better. + +The butterfly flew closer and the bear was amazed by the colors. He had never seen anything so beautiful before. The bear realized that he had been grumpy because he had never seen such pretty colors. From that day on, the bear was no longer grumpy. He went for walks in the forest every day to see all the colors of the flowers, trees, and animals. And he was always happy. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was playing in the kitchen when she saw a big cupboard. She opened it and found a lot of cups inside. She took one of the cups and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, her mommy came into the kitchen and told her to put the cup back in the cupboard. But Lily ignored her mommy and kept playing with the cup. Her mommy told her again, but Lily still ignored her. Finally, her mommy had to take the cup away and put it back in the cupboard herself. + +Lily felt sad because she wanted to keep playing with the cup. But then her mommy gave her a hug and told her she could play with the cups later. Lily smiled and felt happy again. From that day on, she always put the cups back in the cupboard when she was done playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and figures. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a lot of toys, but she didn't want to share them with Lily. They started to quarrel and Lily felt sad. + +Later that day, Lily went home feeling sleepy. She took a nap and had a dream about her dolls and figures. In her dream, they came to life and became her friends. They played and had fun together. When she woke up, she felt happy again. + +The next day, Lily went back to her friend's house. This time, she brought her favorite figure with her. When her friend saw how much Lily loved her figure, she wanted to play with it too. They played together and had a lot of fun. From that day on, they became good friends and never quarreled again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dancer named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around. One day, she met a friend named Timmy. Timmy asked, "Are you fit?" Lily replied, "Yes, I dance every day and it keeps me healthy." + +Timmy watched Lily dance and said, "Wow, you blink so fast when you dance!" Lily laughed and said, "Yes, that's because I'm having so much fun!" + +Timmy asked, "Can I dance with you?" Lily smiled and said, "Of course! Let's dance together!" So, Timmy and Lily danced and twirled around together, blinking and laughing. They had so much fun that they decided to become dance partners and perform together. And they lived happily ever after, dancing and blinking together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily's mom gave her a chocolate bar to eat while she played. + +Lily happily took the chocolate bar and went outside to play. She built a snowman and put the chocolate bar on top of the snowman's head. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. Lily forgot about the chocolate bar on the snowman's head and went inside. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play again. She saw that the chocolate bar had melted and the texture of the snow had changed. It was now wet and slushy. + +Lily's mom saw her looking at the snow and said, "It's not fair that the snowman melted, but that's what happens when you leave chocolate in the sun." Lily learned her lesson and never left chocolate outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his toys. One day, Timmy saw a big motorcycle drive by his house. He was so excited and wanted to ride it. + +Timmy's mom saw how nervous he was and asked him what was wrong. "I want to ride the motorcycle, but I'm too scared," Timmy said. His mom told him that motorcycles are dangerous and he should never ride one. + +Timmy realized that his mom was right and that he should be careful. He decided to stick to his toy cars instead. From then on, Timmy played with his cars and never got on a motorcycle. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in the forest. One day, the bear went for a walk and met a little rabbit. "Hello, little rabbit!" said the bear. "Hello, big bear!" said the rabbit. + +The bear and the rabbit walked together and talked about the things they liked. The rabbit said he liked to play in the soil and the bear said he liked to eat honey. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a big storm! The bear and the rabbit ran to a cave to hide. "I'm scared!" said the rabbit. "Don't worry," said the bear. "I'll protect you." + +After the storm passed, the bear and the rabbit went back to their homes. "It was nice to meet you, little rabbit," said the bear. "It was nice to meet you too, big bear," said the rabbit. And they both went to sleep, happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The bird had a friend, a little mouse. They played together every day, but one day the bird had to leave. The mouse was sad and missed the bird. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a missile flying in the sky! The mouse was scared and wished the bird was there to protect him. After a while, the missile disappeared, and the mouse felt relieved. He knew he would see his friend again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of her family and friends. One day, her mommy gave her a big box with lots of colors and paper to print on. Lily was so happy and started to draw right away. + +After a while, Lily wanted to see her drawing in a different way. She saw a big mirror in the room and thought it would be fun to look at her picture in it. But when she saw herself in the mirror, she felt uncomfortable because she didn't like how she looked. + +Her mommy saw her sad face and asked what was wrong. Lily told her that she didn't like how she looked in the mirror. Her mommy hugged her and said that she was beautiful both inside and outside. Lily smiled and felt better. From that day on, she knew that the mirror could show her how she looked, but it didn't matter because she was loved no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sandbox. He would put his toys in the sand and make castles. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. His friend wanted to play with Timmy's toys, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Timmy's friend said, "Can I play with your toys, please?" + +Timmy replied, "No, these are mine." + +His friend felt sad and left. Timmy continued to play alone. But then, a big gust of wind came and blew all of Timmy's toys away. Timmy felt guilty for not sharing with his friend. + +The next day, Timmy went to his friend's house and said, "I'm sorry for not sharing my toys. Can we play together today?" + +His friend forgave him and they played together in the sandbox, putting sand in buckets and making sandcastles. Timmy felt happy that he had a friend to play with and learned that sharing is important. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to swim in her pool. One day, her mom said to her, "Lily, we need to prevent the water in the pool from getting dirty." + +Lily asked, "Why, mommy?" + +"Because if the water gets dirty, it will make you sick," her mom replied. + +Lily understood and helped her mom clean the pool. She noticed that the water tasted bitter when it was dirty, but it tasted good when it was clean. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her pool clean so she could swim in it and enjoy the sweet taste of the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that was very pretty. She loved to dance in it. One day, she went to the park and saw a square. She asked her friend, "What is that?" Her friend said, "It's a square. We can play here." + +Lily was happy to play in the square. She danced and twirled around. Her friend said, "You dance so well!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! I love my new dress." They played together in the square for a long time. + +When it was time to go home, Lily said goodbye to her friend. She skipped all the way home, still wearing her new dress. She couldn't wait to dance in it again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her room with her toys, but she noticed that there was a lot of dust on them. She asked her mom to help her clean them up, and her mom was very enthusiastic about it. + +While they were cleaning, Lily mentioned that she wanted to have a tea party with her toys. Her mom thought it was a great idea and helped her set up a little table. They had a lot of fun drinking pretend tea and eating pretend cookies with all of Lily's toys. + +After the tea party, Lily's mom noticed that there was still some dust left on the toys. So, they decided to clean them again and put them away in a special box. Lily was very happy to have clean toys and thanked her mom for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emily who loved to play tricks on her. One day, Emily gave Lily a black marker and told her to draw on her face. Lily did as she was told and drew a big black spot on her nose. + +Later that day, Lily's nose started to itch. She tried to scratch it, but it wouldn't go away. Emily saw her struggling and said, "Maybe you need to poke it!" So, Lily poked her nose with her finger, but it only made the itch worse. + +The next day, Lily saw Emily with a big black spot on her nose. She asked Emily what happened, and Emily told her that she drew on her own face and it wouldn't come off. Lily smiled and said, "Maybe you need to poke it!" Emily tried to poke it, but it didn't work. + +The moral of the story is that it's not nice to play tricks on others because it might come back to you. And sometimes, poking an itch only makes it worse. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. Lily saw a big tree and said, "Mommy, can we sit under the tree?" Her mom said, "Sure, let's sit down and have a lecture." + +Lily didn't know what a lecture was, so she asked, "What's a lecture, mommy?" Her mom said, "It's when someone talks to you about something important to increase your knowledge." Lily said, "Oh, okay." + +They sat under the tree and her mom started to talk about the different animals in the park. Lily listened carefully and learned a lot. She felt calm and happy. After the lecture, they played on the swings and had a picnic. Lily said, "Mommy, I want to have more lectures with you. I want to learn more things!" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, we can have lectures every day." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys before dinner. Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy. I will complete it soon." + +But Timmy got confused about where to put his toys. He put some in the closet, some under his bed, and some in the toy box. When his mom came to check, she saw that Timmy didn't complete cleaning up his toys. She said, "Timmy, you need to complete cleaning up your toys before dinner. If you don't, you will go to jail." + +Timmy got scared and started crying. He didn't want to go to jail. So, he quickly completed cleaning up his toys and said, "Mommy, I completed it! I don't want to go to jail." His mom smiled and said, "Good job, Timmy. You are not confused anymore." And they had a happy dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to drink milk every day. She was very happy when she had milk in her cup. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that she needed to be more independent. Lily did not understand what that meant. She asked her mommy what it meant to be independent. Her mommy said that it meant doing things on her own without help. + +Lily decided that she wanted to be independent, so she tried to pour her own milk. But she spilled it all over the table! Lily was sad and cried. Her mommy helped her clean up the mess and told her that it was okay to ask for help sometimes. Lily learned that it was important to gain independence, but it was also okay to ask for help when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very happy because her friend offered to share her toy with her. Lily promised to be careful with the toy and not break it. They played together for a while and had a lot of fun. + +But then, Lily accidentally dropped the toy and it broke. Her friend was very upset and cried. Lily felt bad and promised to buy her a new toy. But when she went to the store with her mom, they didn't have the same toy anymore. Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +In the end, Lily had to tell her friend that she couldn't keep her promise and couldn't buy her a new toy. Her friend was still upset and didn't want to play with her anymore. Lily felt very sad and wished she could go back in time and not break the toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her grandma. One day, Lily's grandma asked her to mix the ingredients for the cookies. Lily was so excited to help! + +As she was mixing, she accidentally bumped her knee on the counter. "Ouch!" she cried out. + +Her grandma quickly came over and gave her a hug. "Are you okay, Lily?" she asked. + +Lily nodded and smiled. "I'm okay, grandma. I just have a powerful bump on my knee." + +Her grandma smiled back and said, "That's right, Lily. Even though we might get hurt sometimes, we can still be powerful and keep going. Just like how you kept mixing those ingredients!" + +Lily felt proud of herself and learned that even when things get tough, she can still be strong and keep going. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky noticed that his favorite toy had sunk to the bottom of the pond. He was very sad. + +Ducky asked his friend, Froggy, "Can you help me get my toy back? It sank to the bottom of the pond." Froggy replied, "Sure, I can manage that. But we need to find something cheap to use as a hook." + +They searched around the pond and found a long stick and some string. Froggy tied the string to the stick and made a hook. He then used it to fish out Ducky's toy from the bottom of the pond. Ducky was very happy and thanked Froggy for managing to retrieve his toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys on the table in the living room. One day, Timmy's grandpa came to visit. Grandpa was very old and had no hair on his head. Timmy thought grandpa looked funny because he was bald. + +Grandpa sat down at the table and asked Timmy to turn on the TV. Timmy tried to turn on the TV, but it wouldn't work. Grandpa said, "I think the TV needs a new battery." Timmy didn't know what a battery was, but he knew grandpa was always right. + +The next day, Timmy's mom bought a new battery for the TV. Timmy put the battery in and turned on the TV. Suddenly, the TV turned off and smoke came out of it. Timmy was scared and ran to tell grandpa. Grandpa laughed and said, "I think we need a new TV now." Timmy was sad because he loved that TV, but he was happy to spend time with grandpa. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small house with her parents. One day, Lily's parents decided to buy a new mattress for her bed because her old one was too small. They went to the store and saw many different mattresses, but they thought they were all too expensive. + +Lily's parents asked the store manager if he had any cheaper mattresses, but he said no. Then, a kind lady who was shopping nearby overheard their conversation and offered to help. She said she had a spare mattress at home that she no longer needed and that Lily could have it for free. + +Lily's parents were very grateful and thanked the lady for her kindness. They took the mattress home and put it on Lily's bed. Lily was so happy because now she had a bigger and more comfortable bed to sleep in. She thanked her parents and the kind lady who offered the mattress. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the harbor with her mommy and daddy. She saw big boats and ships, and she was very happy. She saw the water and wanted to touch it, but her mommy said no because it was too deep. + +Then, they went to a lovely park near the harbor. There were flowers and trees, and Lily saw a butterfly. She wanted to touch it, but it flew away. She was sad for a moment, but then she saw a little bird and she tried to touch it too. The bird flew away too, but Lily was still happy because she saw so many beautiful things. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to play with his friends and sing songs. One day, Tweety found a worm and wanted to play with it. But his friend, a jealous squirrel, wanted the worm too. + +The squirrel pushed Tweety away and took the worm for himself. Tweety was sad and didn't know what to do. He decided to bury the worm so that nobody could have it. + +But when Tweety came back later to get the worm, he found that it had already been eaten by a big bad cat. Tweety was scared and ran away, never to see his friend the worm again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big swing and wanted to try it out. She climbed up onto the seat and started to swing back and forth. It was so much fun! + +After a while, Lily decided to explore the park some more. She came across a big cross made of wood. It was very pretty with flowers all around it. Lily wondered what it was for, but she didn't ask anyone. + +As she continued walking, she saw a tough-looking dog. It was barking loudly and Lily felt scared. But then the dog's owner came over and told her that the dog was friendly. Lily petted the dog and realized it wasn't so tough after all. She felt happy and continued to play in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the zoo with her mom and dad. They walked around and saw many animals, but Lily really wanted to meet a lion. + +Finally, they came to the lion's cage. Lily saw a big, white lion sleeping in the sun. She said, "Mommy, Daddy, can we meet the lion?" + +Her parents said, "No, we can't meet the lion. It's not safe." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. She said goodbye to the lion and promised to come back and visit him again. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit who loved to run fast. He always wanted to be the fastest animal in the forest. One day, the rabbit found a map that showed a race track. The map said that whoever won the race would get a big carrot as a prize. + +The rabbit was so excited that he started running towards the race track. He ran so fast that he didn't even look at the map properly. He thought he knew the way to the race track. But he was foolish, because he didn't realize that the map was leading him towards a cliff. + +As the rabbit was running at full speed, he suddenly saw the cliff. It was too late for him to stop, and he fell down the cliff. Luckily, he wasn't hurt badly. But he learned a valuable lesson. He realized that he should have looked at the map properly before running. From that day on, the rabbit never ran without a map, and he always made sure to follow it carefully. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very kind, but he didn't have a lot of money. One day, Timmy saw a wealthy man walking down the street. The wealthy man had a big smile on his face and he looked very happy. + +Timmy asked the wealthy man, "Why are you so happy?" The wealthy man replied, "I just paid off all of my debts!" Timmy didn't understand what "debts" meant, so the wealthy man explained that it was money he owed to other people. + +Later that day, Timmy saw a missile on the news. He asked his mom what a missile was and she explained that it was a dangerous weapon that could hurt people. Timmy felt sad and scared. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to pay off your debts and be kind to others. It's also important to remember that violence is never the answer, and we should always try to find peaceful solutions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat shrimp, but her mom didn't have enough money to buy it. One day, Lily saw a shiny coin on the ground. She picked it up and ran to her mom. + +"Mommy, mommy, look what I found!" said Lily. + +"Wow, that's great! With that coin, we can buy some shrimp for dinner tonight!" replied her mom happily. + +Lily and her mom went to the market and bought some fresh shrimp. They cooked it together and had a delicious dinner. But while they were eating, Lily suddenly felt a pain in her mouth. + +"Ouch! My tooth hurts!" cried Lily. + +Her mom checked her mouth and found out that she had a cavity. Lily learned that eating too much sweet food can hurt her teeth. From that day on, she promised to only eat shrimp and other healthy foods in moderation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a butterfly that was harmless and very pretty. Lily told Max to be careful not to hurt the butterfly because she loved all the animals. + +As they continued their walk, they saw a group of children playing. One of the children accidentally knocked over a toy that belonged to Lily. She felt sad and told the child that it was not nice to take things that did not belong to them. The child said sorry and gave the toy back to Lily. + +Lily and Max continued to have a fun day in the park, playing and exploring. When it was time to go home, Lily's mom asked her how her day was. Lily told her mom all about the butterfly, the children playing, and how she loved her toys. Her mom was happy to hear about Lily's adventures and they went home with smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a big table in their house. The table was brown and shiny. It was very strong and could hold many things. + +One day, the youngest child in the family was playing with his toys on the table. He looked up and saw his mom and dad watching him. They were so proud of him! He smiled and blinked his eyes. + +The family sat together at the table for dinner that night. They talked and laughed while they ate. The little boy was happy to be with his family. He looked around at them and blinked his eyes again. He was glad to have such a nice table and a loving family. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to go fast and feel the wind in his face. One day, Red was driving down the road when something sad happened. He saw a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. Red wanted to help the bird, but he didn't know how. + +Then, Red had an idea! He could use his speed to help the bird. So, Red drove as fast as he could to the nearest animal hospital. The bird was very sick, but the doctors were able to make it better. Red felt happy that he was able to help the little bird. From that day on, Red knew that he could use his speed to help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her grandma sent her a package in the mail. Lily was very excited to open it and see what was inside. She tore off the paper and found a pretty dress and a note from her grandma. + +But when Lily tried on the dress, she didn't like how it felt. It was too tight and scratchy. She didn't want to wear it. Her mom said, "Lily, you should accept the gift from your grandma. She loves you very much." Lily thought about it and realized her mom was right. Even though the dress was harsh on her skin, she knew her grandma meant well and wanted to make her happy. So, she decided to wear it and show her grandma how much she appreciated the gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high in the sky and sing sweet songs. One day, Tweetie saw a big, shiny cage and thought it would be a nice place to rest. But as soon as Tweetie went inside, the door closed and Tweetie was stuck! + +Tweetie felt very sad and wished to fly freely in the sky again. Tweetie regretted going into the cage. The cage was not a nice place to be. Tweetie tried to escape, but the cage was too strong. + +Days went by and Tweetie started to feel crazy being stuck in the cage. Tweetie missed the fresh air and the sound of the wind. But then, one day, a little girl came and opened the door of the cage. Tweetie flew out and was very happy to be free again. From that day on, Tweetie promised to never go into a cage again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to parties and eating yummy food. One day, she went to a party where they served spicy snacks. Lily didn't like spicy food, but she ate it anyway because she didn't want to be rude. + +Later that day, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She felt sick and didn't know what to do. Her mom asked her if she ate anything spicy, and Lily told her about the party. Her mom said, "Next time, don't eat something that you don't like. It's better to be honest and say no thank you." + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to her own feelings and not do things just to please others. She decided to mail a thank you note to the party host, but she also wrote a note saying she didn't like the spicy snacks. The host wrote back and said she was glad Lily was honest and that she would make sure to have some mild snacks at the next party. From that day on, Lily always spoke up for herself and never ate anything spicy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and always kept them in a big box. One day, she wanted to play with her favorite doll, but she couldn't find it in the box. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw her looking for the doll. She asked Lily if she had checked the tip of the box. Lily didn't know what that meant, so her mom showed her how to open the box and look inside the tip. + +When Lily opened the box and looked inside the tip, she found her doll! She was so happy and thanked her mom for teaching her where to look. From that day on, Lily always remembered to check the tip of the box when she couldn't find something. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes things are hidden in unexpected places, and we need to be mighty and open to new ideas and ways of looking for them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very small and had pretty feathers. One day, the bird flew to a tree and lay down on a branch. The bird felt tired and wanted to rest. + +Suddenly, the bird saw a big number on the ground. It was a zero! The bird thought it was funny because the zero looked like a circle. The bird flew down to the ground and hopped around the zero. + +After a while, the bird realized something important. The zero was not just a circle, it was also a number. The number zero means nothing, but it is still very important. Without zero, we could not count or do math. The little bird felt happy to learn something new and flew back to its nest to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the beach with her family. It was a very sunny day, so Lily's mom gave her a pair of sunglasses to wear. Lily thought the sunglasses made her look very cool. + +Lily's little brother, Max, was feeling grumpy because he didn't want to wear his sunglasses. But Lily managed to convince him to wear them by showing him how cool she looked. Max put on his sunglasses and was happy again. + +Lily and Max played in the sand and swam in the water. They had so much fun! When it was time to go home, Lily's mom took off their sunglasses and they said goodbye to the beach. Lily and Max fell asleep in the car, dreaming of their next beach adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint, and she was very creative. One day, she went to a museum with her mom and dad. She saw lots of beautiful paintings and sculptures. She said to her mom, "Mommy, I want to create something like this too!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You can create anything you want, Lily. You're very creative!" Lily felt happy and excited. She went home and got her crayons and paper. She drew a picture of a flower garden and showed it to her mom and dad. They loved it and said it was like a work of art in a museum. + +Lily felt proud and happy. She knew that she could create anything she wanted with her imagination and her love for art. She smiled and said, "I want to go to the museum again and see more beautiful things. Then I can create more pictures!" Her mom and dad smiled and said they would take her back to the museum soon. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In the jungle, there was a leopard. The leopard was very fast and strong. But, the leopard was also very clumsy. One day, the leopard was running very fast and he fell down. He hurt his paw and couldn't run anymore. + +The leopard was very sad. He couldn't hunt for food anymore. He couldn't play with his friends anymore. He felt very lonely. One day, a wise owl came to the leopard. The owl suggested that the leopard should ask his friends for help. The leopard didn't want to ask for help because he was too proud. + +But, the owl was right. The leopard's friends were happy to help him. They brought him food and played with him. The leopard realized that it was okay to ask for help. He was very grateful to his friends. From that day on, the leopard was still clumsy, but he was never lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, Lily saw a butterfly. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Suddenly, she felt something in her ear. It was a bug! She didn't like how it felt, so she asked her mom to help her get it out. Her mom used a cotton swab to take the bug out of her ear. + +After that, Lily and her friends played on the rough grass. They ran and laughed together. Lily felt happy that she caught the bug and that her ear was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat celery. One day, Benny hurt his paw while hopping in the forest. He couldn't hop anymore. Benny had to lay down and rest. + +While laying down, Benny realized he was hungry. He looked around and saw some celery nearby. Benny hopped over to the celery and ate it all up. The celery made Benny feel better and his paw didn't hurt as much anymore. + +From that day on, Benny knew that celery was not only yummy, but it could also help when he was hurt. Benny was grateful for the celery and made sure to always have some nearby, just in case he got hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Lily saw a big truck stop at her mailbox. The mailman got out and waved at her. Lily was so happy to see him. She ran to get the mail and saw a big package. She was so excited! + +When Lily opened the package, she saw it was a big box of cookies. But when she took a bite, she realized they were spoiled. She was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she remembered her mom always said to share. So, Lily decided to share the cookies with her friends. They all had a good laugh about the spoiled cookies and ate them anyway. +Once upon a time, there was a kind mouse who lived in a big forest. One day, the mouse went for a walk and found a mushroom. It was big and red. The mouse felt happy and started to sing a song. + +As the mouse walked, it met a generous rabbit. The rabbit saw the mouse and said, "Hello, little friend! What do you have there?" The mouse showed the mushroom to the rabbit. The rabbit said, "Wow, that's a big mushroom! It looks delicious. Would you like to share it with me?" + +The mouse felt happy that the rabbit was so generous. They sat down and ate the mushroom together. The mouse sang a happy song and the rabbit joined in. From that day on, the mouse and the rabbit became good friends and shared everything they found in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake with her mommy. One day, they decided to make cookies. Lily's mommy got out the mixer and put in the ingredients. Lily wanted to help mix, but the mixer was too rough for her little hands. + +"Mommy, can I mix?" Lily asked. + +"No, sweetie. The mixer is too rough for you. But you can help me put the cookies on the tray," her mommy replied. + +Lily was happy to help. She came over to the tray and picked up a cookie. "This one looks yummy!" she said. + +After the cookies were done baking, Lily's mommy gave her one to try. "Mmm, it's so good!" Lily said with a smile. She was proud of herself for helping her mommy make the cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a big cliff. It was very tall and rocky. One day, a little bird flew near the cliff. It was a unique bird with pretty feathers. The bird wanted to see what was at the top of the cliff. + +So, the bird started to step up the cliff. It was hard work, but the bird was determined. It took many steps, but finally, the bird made it to the top of the cliff. From up there, the bird could see very far away. It was a beautiful view. + +The bird was happy and proud of itself for taking the steps to get to the top of the cliff. It knew it was a unique bird and that it could do anything it set its mind to. And from that day on, the bird flew to the top of the cliff every time it wanted to see the beautiful view. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a small kitten in her backyard. The kitten was very cute and had soft fur. Lily wanted to play with the kitten, but she didn't know if it was friendly or not. The kitten was unknown to her. + +Lily decided to approach the kitten slowly and carefully. She reached out her hand and gently squeezed the kitten's paw. The kitten didn't run away or scratch her, so Lily knew it was friendly. She picked up the kitten and held it in her arms. The kitten purred and snuggled up to her. + +From that day on, the kitten became Lily's new friend. She played with it every day and gave it lots of love. The unknown kitten was no longer a mystery to her. It was her cute and cuddly companion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a pink teddy bear, that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's friend Emily came over to play. Emily saw the teddy bear and said, "Can I borrow your teddy bear for a little while?" Lily thought about it and said, "Yes, you can lend my teddy bear, but please don't be too long." + +Emily took the teddy bear and played with it for a while. When she was done, she gave it back to Lily. But Lily noticed that the teddy bear was missing a button on its ear. She felt sad because it wasn't perfect anymore. Emily said she was sorry and promised to fix it. + +A few days later, Emily came back with the teddy bear. She had fixed the button and it looked as good as new. Lily was happy again and thanked Emily for fixing her teddy bear. From then on, Lily and Emily shared their toys and had fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a doctor and her toy bear was sick. She gave him some medicine and he felt better. + +Lily's mommy always told her to eat healthy food, like fruits and vegetables. But Lily didn't like them. She preferred to eat candy and chips. One day, she got sick because she didn't eat healthy. + +Lily's mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor had a big screen in the room. He showed Lily a picture of a healthy body and explained that eating healthy food helps keep our bodies strong. + +After that, Lily decided to eat more healthy food. She even pretended to be a chef and made a delicious salad for her toy bear. She knew that being healthy was important, and she wanted to be just like the doctor on the screen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mommy told him that it was time to go to school. Timmy didn't want to go to school because he wanted to play. But his mommy said, "Timmy, you have to study so you can learn new things!" + +At school, Timmy's teacher talked about gold. She said that gold is a shiny metal that people like to wear as jewelry. Timmy thought that gold sounded cool and he wanted to learn more about it. + +When Timmy got home from school, he was very thoughtful. He wanted to know more about gold, so he asked his mommy to help him look it up on the computer. They found lots of pictures of gold and Timmy thought it was very pretty. From that day on, Timmy loved to study and learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with his large puzzle. One day, Jack's mom said, "Jack, it's time to rest now." + +"But I want to finish my puzzle," Jack said. + +"You can finish it later, Jack. Rest is important," his mom replied. + +Jack didn't want to rest, but he listened to his mom and took a nap. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and happy. He went back to his puzzle and finished it with ease. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it's important to take a break and rest. It can help us do things better and feel better too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wear pretty things. One day, she found a shiny jewel in the grass while playing outside. It was so attractive that she couldn't resist picking it up and putting it on her dress. + +Lily loved her jewel so much that she wanted to keep it forever. She asked her mommy if they could record the moment by taking a picture. They took a photo of Lily wearing the jewel and she was so happy. + +From that day on, Lily wore her attractive jewel everywhere she went. She showed it to all her friends and even her teacher at school. Lily was so proud of her special treasure and the memory they recorded together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play in his backyard, especially when it was sunny. One day, Timmy saw a cricket hopping around in the grass. He thought it was very lucky to see such a cool bug. + +Timmy's mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I'm watching a lucky cricket," Timmy replied. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's nice. Do you want to catch it?" + +Timmy shook his head and said, "No, I just want to watch it hop around." + +The cricket hopped some more and then stopped. Timmy sighed and said, "I wish I could hop like that cricket." + +His mom laughed and said, "Maybe one day you will, Timmy. But for now, let's go inside and have a snack." And so, Timmy and his mom went inside and enjoyed some cookies and milk. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new bed that she loved very much. One night, Lily's mommy came into her room and said, "Lily, it's time to go to bed." Lily replied, "But mommy, I don't want to go to bed. I want to stay up and play." + +Mommy said, "I know you want to play, but it's late and you need to get some rest. Your new bed is very comfortable and you will feel better in the morning if you get some sleep." Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay mommy, I will go to bed. But can you stay with me until I fall asleep?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, I will stay with you until you fall asleep." Lily climbed into her new bed and snuggled under the covers. Mommy sat next to her and held her hand until she fell asleep. Lily slept soundly all night in her cozy new bed. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was enormous! He loved to play and tell jokes to his friends. One day, he heard a funny joke and wanted to share it with his friends. + +He went to his friends and said, "I have a joke to explain to you!" His friends gathered around him and listened. The elephant told the joke and everyone laughed. + +But then, the elephant started to feel sick. He had eaten something bad and didn't feel well. He had to go to the hospital. The elephant's friends were sad and worried. + +Unfortunately, the elephant didn't get better. He passed away and his friends were very sad. They missed their friend and his funny jokes. They wished they could hear him explain another joke. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went on a walk and found a puppy. The puppy was very dirty and Lily wanted to help. + +She took the puppy home and gave him a bath. She used soap and water to clean him up. After the bath, the puppy was no longer filthy. + +Lily loved the puppy and wanted to take care of him. She learned the best way to serve him food and water. They became best friends and had lots of fun playing together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars in the garage. He would race them and see who was the fastest. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was very competitive and wanted to race his car against Timmy's. + +They started to race, and it was very close. Timmy's car was winning, but then it suddenly stopped. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. His mom told him to pray and ask for help. Timmy closed his eyes and prayed for his car to start again. + +But, unfortunately, the car didn't start. Timmy was still sad, and Billy didn't know what to say. They both went home feeling disappointed. Timmy learned that sometimes even when we pray, things don't always turn out the way we want them to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, they saw a big tree and decided to play a game. Lily said, "Let's throw this ball to the tree and see who can hit it!" + +Her friend Timmy threw the ball first, but it didn't hit the tree. Then Lily threw the ball and it hit the tree! They were so happy and shouted, "Yay, we did it!" + +Suddenly, they heard a bird chirping in the tree. Lily said, "Look, there's a bird up there! I think it's happy too!" They all smiled and continued playing under the happy tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and wanted to grow her own. She asked her mommy if she could plant some seeds in the garden. Her mommy said yes and gave her a packet of seeds. + +Lily took the seeds and put them in the dirt. She watered them every day and waited patiently. One day, she saw a little green sprout poking out of the soil. She was so happy! She knew that soon her flower would bloom. + +But then, one day, Lily saw something that made her sad. Her little brother had taken her scissors and cut off all the leaves from her flower! Lily was angry and called her brother stupid. But then, something amazing happened. Even though her flower had been hurt, it still bloomed! And it was the most beautiful flower Lily had ever seen. She realized that even though bad things can happen, good things can still come from them. +Once upon a time, there was a big party. There were balloons and cake and lots of fun toys. The children played and laughed and had a great time. + +When it was time to go home, the grown-ups helped the children complete a game. They had to find hidden treasures and put them in a box. It was so much fun! + +After the game, the grown-ups wrapped presents for the children. The presents were amazing! There were dolls and cars and even a big teddy bear. The children were so happy and thanked the grown-ups for the amazing presents. + +Everyone went home with a smile on their face, feeling happy and complete. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went to the park to catch butterflies. They ran and laughed, trying to catch the pretty bugs. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big billboard in the distance. It had bright colors and pictures of toys. She wanted to go see it, but her friends said they wanted to keep playing. So, she ran towards the billboard alone. + +As she got closer, she didn't see the big hole in the ground. She fell in and hurt herself badly. Her friends heard her crying and came to help, but it was too late. Lily had hurt herself too much and had to go to the hospital. + +Her friends felt very sad and wished they had gone with her to see the billboard. They promised to always stay together and be careful when they played. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her ball and roll it around. One day, she was playing in the park when she saw a boy crying. She went over to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The boy said, "I can't spell the word 'smart'. I want to be smart like my big brother." + +Lily smiled and said, "I know that word! S-M-A-R-T. You are smart too!" + +The boy stopped crying and smiled. "Thank you, Lily. You are so kind." + +From that day on, Lily and the boy became good friends. They would play and roll the ball together. They both felt smart and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain called a volcano. It was very noisy because it had hot rocks inside that sometimes exploded. One day, a little boy named Timmy went to visit the volcano with his family. Timmy was scared because the volcano was so big and loud. + +His dad told him not to worry and said that sometimes people lie about how dangerous volcanoes are. Timmy didn't understand what "lie" meant, but he trusted his dad. They watched the volcano for a while and Timmy thought it was amazing. He even saw some hot lava coming out of the top! + +After their visit, Timmy told all his friends about the noisy volcano he saw. They were all very impressed and wanted to go see it too. Timmy felt proud that he got to see something so cool and he knew he wasn't scared anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big dog. He was very, very large. His name was Max. Max liked to play outside in the grass. He loved to skip and run around. One day, Max saw a small, red pepper on the ground. It looked so yummy! But Max knew he couldn't eat it because it was too spicy. So, he just sniffed it and then continued to skip and play in the sun. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the doctor. The doctor said, "Timmy, we need to take a picture of your bones with an x-ray machine to make sure they are okay." Timmy said, "Okay, that sounds cool!" + +The doctor took the x-ray and showed it to Timmy. Timmy said, "Wow, that's my bones! They look cool!" The doctor said, "Yes, they do look cool. Your bones are very strong and healthy." + +After the x-ray, the doctor gave Timmy a sticker and said, "Good job, Timmy! You were very brave during the x-ray." Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, doctor. Can I give this sticker to my mommy?" The doctor said, "Of course, Timmy. Giving things to others is always a nice thing to do." + +Timmy was happy to give the sticker to his mommy and tell her all about his cool x-ray. From that day on, he loved going to the doctor because he knew he would get to see his bones and give stickers to his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved magic and she loved to plan. One day, Lily met a silly rabbit in the park. + +"Hello, rabbit," said Lily. + +"Hello, little girl," said the rabbit. + +"Do you know any magic?" asked Lily. + +"I do!" said the rabbit. "I can make myself disappear!" + +"That's amazing!" said Lily. "Can you teach me?" + +"Of course!" said the rabbit. "But first, we need to plan." + +And so, Lily and the rabbit planned how to make Lily disappear. They used magic words and a magic wand. When they were ready, Lily closed her eyes and said the magic words. When she opened her eyes, she was gone! + +"Wow, that was magic!" said Lily. + +"It was," said the rabbit. "But it was also silly." + +Lily laughed and they spent the rest of the day playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, while they were playing, Timmy discovered a newspaper lying on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friends. + +"What's that?" asked one of his friends. + +"It's a newspaper," Timmy replied. + +"What's a newspaper?" asked another friend. + +"It's like a big book with news in it," Timmy explained. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom came to pick him up from the park. "Did you have fun, Timmy?" she asked. + +"Yes, Mommy," Timmy replied. "I discovered a newspaper today. It was really cool!" + +Timmy's mom smiled. "That's great, Timmy. Just remember to be careful when you're playing outside. There are sometimes fearful things in the world that we need to be aware of." + +Timmy nodded and hugged his mom tightly. He was grateful for her advice and knew he would always be safe with her by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie lived in a pale yellow house made of wood. One day, Tweetie wanted to fly high up in the sky. + +Tweetie said to his friend, a little girl named Lily, "I want to fly like the big birds." + +Lily replied, "You can do it, Tweetie! You just need to flap your wings and believe in yourself." + +So, Tweetie flapped his wings and flew up into the sky. He felt so free and happy. As he flew over his pale yellow house, he shouted, "Look at me, Lily! I'm flying!" + +Lily smiled and waved at Tweetie, feeling proud of her little bird friend. From that day on, Tweetie flew every day and loved to soar high above his pale yellow house. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the airport to see the big jets. Timmy was very enthusiastic about seeing the jets. + +As they were walking around the airport, Timmy saw a man who was trying to carry too many bags. Timmy's dad told him that they should help the man. Timmy was happy to help, so he ran over to the man and helped him carry his bags. + +After they helped the man, Timmy's dad said, "Timmy, it's important to help others. It's like driving a car, you have to help others to get where you want to go." Timmy understood what his dad meant and felt proud that he could help someone. From that day on, Timmy always tried to help others, just like he helped the man at the airport. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the dirt. He had a spade that he used to dig holes and make piles of dirt. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her plant some flowers in the garden. Timmy was happy to help. His mom gave him an easy task, she asked him to keep the soil loose with his spade. + +Timmy worked hard and kept the soil loose. His mom was proud of him and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt happy that he could help his mom and use his spade. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a lovely flute that she played every day. One day, she went to the park to play her flute. While she was playing, a boy named Jack came up to her. Jack thought the music was so lovely that he wanted to kiss Lily. Lily was surprised, but she thought it was nice. So, Jack gave her a kiss on the cheek and they became friends. From that day on, Lily played her flute for Jack every day and they had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, a little bunny named Benny lived on a small island. Benny was very compassionate and loved to hop around the island, making friends with all the animals. + +One day, Benny met a little bird who was lost and scared. Benny offered to help the bird find its way home. The bird was so grateful for Benny's kindness and they became fast friends. + +As they were walking, the bird saw a shiny object in the distance and wanted to go investigate. Benny warned the bird that it might be dangerous, but the bird insisted. They hopped over to the shiny object, which turned out to be a trap set by a mean hunter. + +Benny tried to save the bird, but it was too late. The hunter had caught the bird and took it away. Benny was heartbroken and sad. He realized that sometimes being too trusting can lead to bad things happening. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and listen to your instincts, even if it means saying no to a friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her mommy. One day, they saw a little plant growing in the ground. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What is that?" + +Her mommy said, "That's a tomato plant. It will grow big and give us yummy tomatoes to eat." + +Lily was so happy to hear that. She wanted to help the tomato plant grow. So, she asked her mommy, "Can I prune the plant?" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, you can. We need to prune the leaves that don't fit well so the plant can grow better." + +Lily was so excited to help the tomato plant grow big and strong. She pruned the leaves that didn't fit and watched as the tomato plant grew taller and taller. She couldn't wait to eat the yummy tomatoes! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved eating sweet things, especially candy and cookies. Her mom would always tell her that eating too much sugar was not good for her, but Lily didn't listen. + +One day, Lily went to the store with her mom. She saw a big bag of colorful candies and demanded that her mom buy them for her. Her mom said no, but Lily kept insisting. Finally, her mom gave in and bought the candies for her. + +Lily was so excited to eat the candies, but when she tried one, it didn't taste very good. In fact, it tasted terrible! She realized that just because something looks tasty, it doesn't always mean it is. From that day on, Lily listened to her mom's advice and only ate sweets in moderation. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his favorite shirt every day. It was a red shirt with a picture of a dog on it. But one day, Timmy's mom told him that he had to wear a different shirt to school. + +Timmy didn't want to wear a different shirt because he loved his dog shirt so much. But his mom said they needed to organize his clothes and pick out a different shirt. Timmy didn't understand what "organize" meant, but he knew it meant they had to find a different shirt for him to wear. + +So, Timmy and his mom looked through all of his shirts until they found a brilliant blue shirt with a picture of a train on it. Timmy loved the train shirt too, and he wore it to school that day. When he got to school, all of his friends complimented him on his brilliant shirt. Timmy was happy he found a new favorite shirt to wear. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play with his toys and eat honey. But one day, his friend Bunny came to visit him. Bunny looked very gloomy and sad. "What's wrong, Bunny?" asked Teddy. "I lost my favorite carrot," Bunny replied. "I'm worried I'll never find it." + +Teddy felt bad for Bunny and wanted to help. So, he suggested they search for the carrot together. They looked under the bed, in the toy chest, and even outside in the garden. But they couldn't find it anywhere. Teddy was starting to worry too. + +Just then, Teddy had an idea. "Let's ask the birds if they've seen your carrot," he said. They went to the birdhouse and asked the birds. And guess what? One of the birds had seen Bunny's carrot! It was in the garden, hidden under some leaves. Bunny was so happy and grateful to have his carrot back. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to help your friends when they're feeling sad or worried. And sometimes, asking for help can lead to finding a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. She put on her warm coat, hat, and mittens. Her mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. The snow is dangerous. You could slip and fall." + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy. I will be careful." She ran outside and started to make a snowman. But then, she realized that her hands were cold. She took off her mitten and rubbed her hands together to warm them up. + +Suddenly, her little brother came outside and said, "Can I help you make the snowman?" Lily said, "Sure! You can help me put on the eyes and the nose." They worked together and made a beautiful snowman. They were so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing dress-up and trying on different outfits. One day, she found a beautiful dress in her closet. It was pink and had sparkles all over it. Lily put it on and twirled around. She felt like a princess! + +But after playing outside, her dress got very dirty. It was covered in mud and grass stains. Lily was sad because her pretty dress was now filthy. She didn't want to wear it anymore. + +So, Lily's mommy washed the dress and hung it up to dry. When it was finished, Lily put it back on. It was still as pretty as before! Lily was happy that her dress was clean again. She loved fashion and wearing pretty clothes. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat pig named Wilbur. Wilbur loved to eat and eat and eat all day long. One day, Wilbur found a shiny gold coin on the ground. He was so happy and decided to show it to all his friends. + +But when he went to show his friends, he couldn't find the gold coin! Wilbur was very sad and started to cry. His friends tried to help him find the coin, but they couldn't. Then, Wilbur had an idea. He decided to replace the gold coin with something else shiny so he could show his friends. + +Wilbur found a shiny rock and showed it to his friends. They were very happy for him and Wilbur was happy too. He realized that even though he lost something valuable, he could always replace it with something else that made him happy. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her room. She was spinning around and around in her chair, feeling very dizzy. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom calling her for dinner. Lily got up from her chair and ran to the kitchen. + +After dinner, Lily's mom told her it was time for bed. Lily climbed into her cozy bed and closed her eyes. But as she was falling asleep, she remembered she left her favorite toy on the chair in her room. She got up and walked back to her room, feeling a little scared in the dark. + +When Lily got to her room, she saw something strange. The chair was moving all by itself! She felt very scared and wanted to run away, but then she remembered she was a big girl and needed to be brave. She slowly walked closer to the chair and saw that it was just her cat hiding underneath it. Lily laughed and picked up her toy, feeling happy and safe. She went back to bed and closed her eyes, knowing that her cat was there to protect her. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She saw a big hoop on the ground and picked it up. She threw it up in the air and caught it. It was fun! + +Suddenly, she looked up and saw a brilliant rainbow in the sky. She stopped playing with the hoop and gazed at the colors. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It was so pretty. + +After a while, Lily went back to playing with the hoop. She twirled it around and around. She was having so much fun that she forgot about the rainbow. But she knew she could always look up and see it again another day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little bird. He was very sad because he had no friends to play with. One day, the sun was shining bright in the sky and the little bird decided to go outside and play. + +He saw a group of birds playing together and he wanted to join them, but they didn't want to play with him. The little bird insisted and said, "Please let me play with you. I'm very friendly and I promise to be a good friend." + +The other birds finally agreed to let him play and they all had a great time together. The sun was shining and the little bird felt happy and loved. From that day on, the little bird had many friends to play with and he never felt poor or alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special door in her room with a shiny knob. One day, Lily's mom told her not to touch the knob because it was very hot. + +Lily said, "But I want to turn it, Mommy. Please allow me to turn it just a little bit." + +Mommy replied, "No, Lily. It's not safe. You might get hurt." + +Later that day, Lily's little brother came into her room and accidentally turned the knob. Lucky for him, it wasn't hot anymore. + +Lily said, "Wow, you're so lucky that you didn't get burned. But please don't touch the knob again, okay?" + +Her brother nodded his head and the two of them continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and sweets all day long. One day, she found a big bag of candy on the floor. She was so happy and started eating it all. She loved the taste of the candy and kept eating and eating until she felt very full. + +But then, something scary happened. The bag of candy was too heavy for Lily to carry and it fell on her. She couldn't move and felt the weight on her chest. She tried to call for help, but nobody was around. + +Hours passed and Lily couldn't breathe anymore. She felt very scared and alone. Sadly, nobody found her in time and she passed away. From that day on, people remembered Lily as the little girl who loved candy but didn't know when to stop. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very poor and didn't have a lot of money. One day, Timmy saw a shiny penny on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. Timmy was very happy because he wanted a lollipop from the store. + +When Timmy got to the store, he saw a little girl who was also very poor. She was looking at the candy, but she didn't have any money. Timmy felt sad for her, so he decided to give her his shiny penny. The little girl was very happy and said thank you to Timmy. + +Timmy didn't get his lollipop, but he felt happy because he helped someone else. He learned that sometimes it's better to give than to receive. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big book with many words and pictures. The book is about magic and spells. + +Lily and Ben want to try a spell. They look at the book and find a spell that makes things fly. The spell has four words: wing, sky, fly, high. Lily and Ben say the words and point at a ball. + +The ball starts to fly in the air. Lily and Ben are happy and clap their hands. They think the spell is impressive. They want to make more things fly. They say the spell and point at a doll, a car, a hat and a cup. + +Soon, the room is full of flying things. Lily and Ben laugh and jump. They have fun with the spell. But then, they hear a knock on the door. It is Lily's mom. She comes in and sees the mess. + +Lily's mom is not happy. She tells Lily and Ben to stop the spell and put the things back. She says they have to pay for the book. The book is not theirs. It is from the library. Lily and Ben are sorry. They say the spell backwards and the things fall down. They help Lily's mom to clean the room and put the book in a bag. + +Lily and Ben learn a lesson. They learn that magic is not a game. They learn that they have to ask before they take things. They learn that they have to pay for the things they borrow. They say sorry to Lily's mom and to the library. They promise to be good and careful. They hug and say goodbye. They are still friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big ball on the grass. It was red and blue and yellow. + +"Let's kick the ball!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Ben said. + +They took turns to kick the ball. They kicked it high and low and far and near. They had fun. + +Then they saw something in the sky. It was a rainbow. It had many colors. It was bright and beautiful. + +"Wow! Look at the rainbow!" Ben said. + +"It's so pretty!" Lily said. + +They ran to the rainbow. They wanted to touch it. But it was too far away. + +They tried to kick the ball to the rainbow. But the ball could not reach it. + +They felt sad. + +Then they heard a voice. It was a fairy. She was flying near the rainbow. She had wings and a wand. + +"Hello, children!" the fairy said. "Why are you sad?" + +"We want to touch the rainbow, but we can't," Lily said. + +The fairy smiled. She waved her wand. She said some magic words. + +"Zim zam zoom! I give you a gift. You can kick the ball to the rainbow. But you have to be careful. The ball is very powerful. It can break things. Only kick it once. Then it will come back to you." + +Lily and Ben were happy. They thanked the fairy. + +They kicked the ball to the rainbow. The ball flew in the air. It touched the rainbow. It made a big splash. The rainbow sparkled. + +Lily and Ben clapped their hands. They saw the ball coming back to them. They caught it. + +They looked at the fairy. She winked at them. She flew away. + +Lily and Ben hugged each other. They were glad. They had a magical day. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big bush with red flowers. They want to smell the flowers. + +"Come, Tom, let's go to the bush!" Lily says. + +"OK, Lily, let's go!" Tom says. + +They run to the bush. They smell the flowers. They are sweet and nice. But they do not see the bee. The bee is in the bush. The bee is angry. The bee does not like the twins. The bee buzzes and stings. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cries. "The bee stung me!" + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cries. "The bee stung me too!" + +They run away from the bush. They run to their mom. Their mom sees their red spots. Their mom is worried. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"Mom, mom, the bee stung us!" Lily says. + +"Mom, mom, it hurts!" Tom says. + +"I know, I know, my darlings," Mom says. "Let's go inside and bathe. The water will make you feel better." + +She takes them inside. She fills the tub with warm water. She puts some soap and bubbles. She helps them bathe. She washes their spots. She sings to them. They feel better. They smile and splash. + +"Mom, you are the best!" Lily says. + +"Mom, we love you!" Tom says. + +"I love you too, my darlings," Mom says. "But next time, be careful with the bush. The bee lives there. The bee is fast and angry. The bee can sting." +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. They run, jump, and kick a ball. This is exercise. Exercise is good for them. It makes them strong and happy. + +One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it. They start to walk up the hill. It is hard. They get tired and hot. They stop to rest. + +"Are we there yet?" Mia asks. + +"No, not yet. But look, we are very high. We can see many things from here. Do you see the trees, the birds, and the clouds?" Sam says. + +"Yes, I see them. They are pretty. But I want to see what is on the other side of the hill. Maybe there is a lake, or a castle, or a rainbow. Let's go!" Mia says. + +They get up and walk some more. They reach the top of the hill. They are very happy. They see a big field with flowers and butterflies. They also see a pond with ducks and frogs. They hear a cow mooing and a rooster crowing. + +"Wow, this is amazing! We did it! We climbed the hill!" Sam says. + +"Yes, we did! We are brave and strong! We became explorers!" Mia says. + +They hug and smile. They are glad. They have fun in the field. They play with the animals. They pick some flowers. They have a picnic. They enjoy the view. They are proud of themselves. They love exercise. They love adventure. They love each other. They are friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play at the park. There is a big slide at the park. Tom and Mia want to go on the slide. + +But there is a problem. There is a big dog near the slide. The dog is barking loud. Tom and Mia are scared of the dog. They do not want to go near the dog. + +They see a man with a leash. The man is the dog's owner. He calls the dog. The dog runs to the man. The man says sorry to Tom and Mia. He says the dog is friendly, but he likes to bark. + +Tom and Mia are not scared anymore. They say thank you to the man. They run to the slide. They take turns to go down the slide. They have fun on the slide. + +The slide is important to Tom and Mia. It makes them happy. They are glad the dog is gone. They are brave friends. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the pool. They have a big ball and a toy snake. The toy snake is green and soft. + +"Look, I can dive and catch the snake!" Tom says. He jumps into the water and goes under. He grabs the snake with his hand and comes up. He smiles and shows Lila. + +"Wow, you are good at diving!" Lila says. She wants to try too. She puts the snake back in the water and dives after it. She feels the snake with her fingers and pulls it out. She is happy and proud. + +"Look, I can dive and catch the snake too!" Lila says. She gives the snake to Tom. They take turns diving and catching the snake. They have fun and laugh. + +The pool is cool and nice. The sun is warm and bright. The ball is round and bouncy. The snake is green and soft. Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the pool. They are good at diving. They are happy. +Lila and Max were playing in the yard. They had a lot of junk to make things with. They had boxes, cans, sticks, and rocks. They liked to pretend they were in a castle or a spaceship or a jungle. + +"Look, I made a crown with this can and some string," Lila said. She put it on her head and smiled. "I am the queen of the junk yard." + +"And I made a sword with this stick and some tape," Max said. He swung it in the air and made a whoosh sound. "I am the king of the junk yard." + +They ran around and had fun. They chased each other and hid behind the boxes. They made up stories and jokes. They laughed and shouted. + +Then they saw a big butterfly. It was yellow and black and had spots on its wings. It was very pretty and graceful. It flew over their heads and landed on a flower. + +"Wow, look at that butterfly," Lila said. She ran over to the flower and tried to touch it. + +"Be careful, don't scare it," Max said. He followed her and watched the butterfly. + +The butterfly moved its wings slowly. It looked at Lila and Max with its big eyes. It seemed to like them. + +"Hello, butterfly," Lila said softly. She reached out her hand and the butterfly crawled on her finger. She giggled. + +"Hello, butterfly," Max said softly. He reached out his hand and the butterfly flew to his finger. He smiled. + +They looked at each other and the butterfly. They felt happy and warm. + +"Can I kiss the butterfly?" Lila asked. + +"OK, but be gentle," Max said. + +Lila leaned forward and kissed the butterfly on its head. The butterfly fluttered its wings and kissed her back on her nose. + +Max leaned forward and kissed the butterfly on its wing. The butterfly fluttered its wings and kissed him back on his cheek. + +They both laughed and hugged the butterfly. The butterfly hugged them back and flew away. + +"Bye, butterfly," Lila said. + +"Bye, butterfly," Max said. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They kissed each other on the cheek. + +"You are my best friend," Lila said. + +"You are my best friend, too," Max said. + +They held hands and went back to their junk yard. They played some more and had a good day. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to look at the stars at night. They had a big book with pictures of stars and planets and other things in the sky. One night, they saw something very bright and fast in the sky. It was a comet! + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. "It is so shiny and long!" + +"It is a comet," Sue said. "The book says comets are made of ice and dust and they go around the sun." + +"Where do they come from?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Sue said. "Maybe from very far away." + +They watched the comet until it disappeared behind the trees. They felt happy and amazed. + +The next day, they went to the park to play. They saw a big pile of leaves and decided to jump in it. They had fun throwing leaves at each other and making noises. But then they smelled something very bad. + +"Yuck, what is that?" Tom said. "It is so smelly!" + +"It is a skunk," Sue said. "The book says skunks are animals that spray a bad smell when they are scared or angry." + +"Where is it?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Sue said. "Maybe under the leaves." + +They ran away from the pile of leaves and looked for the skunk. They did not see it, but they still smelled it. They felt sad and gross. + +They went home and took a bath. They washed their hair and clothes and tried to get rid of the smell. They hoped the skunk would not come back. + +They also hoped to see the comet again. They remembered how beautiful and fast it was. They wondered where it came from and where it was going. They felt curious and excited. +Tim was a friendly dog who liked to play with other animals. He had a long and fluffy tail that he wagged when he was happy. One day, he saw a new cat in the park. He ran to say hello and set his tail on the ground. + +"Hi, I am Tim. Do you want to play with me?" he asked the cat. + +The cat looked at Tim and hissed. She did not like dogs. She thought they were loud and rude. She scratched Tim's nose and ran away. + +"Ow, that hurt!" Tim cried. He felt sad and angry. He wanted to chase the cat and bite her. + +But then he saw a bird on a tree. The bird was singing a pretty song. Tim liked the song. He forgot about the cat and looked at the bird. + +"Hi, I am Tim. Do you want to play with me?" he asked the bird. + +The bird looked at Tim and smiled. She liked dogs. She thought they were friendly and fun. She flew down and landed on Tim's head. + +"Hi, I am Lily. I would love to play with you," she said. + +Tim and Lily became friends. They played in the park and had a good time. Tim wagged his tail and Lily sang her song. + +Tim learned that not all animals are the same. Some are nice and some are mean. He decided to be nice to everyone and make more friends. + +The moral of the story is: Be friendly and you will find friends. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big box of candy under a tree. They were very happy and ran to the box. + +"Wow, look at all the candy!" Lily said. "Let's eat some!" + +"OK, but we have to share," Tom said. "There is enough for everyone." + +They opened the box and took some candy. They ate and ate until they felt sick. They left the box open and went to play on the swings. + +Soon, a big rat came and smelled the candy. It crawled into the box and started to eat. It ate and ate until it felt sick. It left the box open and ran away. + +The next day, Lily and Tom came back to the park. They wanted to eat more candy. They ran to the box and looked inside. They saw that the candy was all brown and fuzzy. It had rot. + +"Yuck, what happened to the candy?" Lily said. "It looks bad." + +"It must be the rat," Tom said. "It ate some and left the rest to rot." + +They felt sad and angry. They had wasted all the candy. They had not shared with anyone. They had been greedy. + +They learned a lesson. They learned that candy is not good for them. They learned that they should not take what is not theirs. They learned that they should share what they have. + +They said sorry to each other and to the tree. They threw away the rot candy and went to play with their friends. They decided to eat fruits instead. Fruits are sweet and healthy. Fruits are good for them. +One day, a boy and a girl went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like monkeys, elephants, and giraffes. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +When they came to the lion cage, they saw a big lion with a long mane. He was lying on a rock and looked very sleepy. The boy and the girl wanted to see him roar, so they asked their mom. + +"Mom, can we make the lion roar?" they asked. + +"No, you can't," their mom said. "The lion is not a toy. He is a wild animal. He might get angry or scared if you make noise. You have to be quiet and respectful." + +The boy and the girl nodded. They understood that the lion was not like their cat at home. He was a different kind of animal, and they had to be careful. + +But then, they heard a loud roar from another cage. They turned around and saw another lion, but this one was different. He had no mane, and he was smaller and thinner. He looked very angry and sad. He was roaring at the people who were staring at him. + +"Mom, who is that lion?" the boy asked. + +"That is a lioness," their mom said. "She is a female lion. She is not from here. She is from a faraway place, where there are no cages. She was brought here by some unknown people, who wanted to sell her. But the zoo saved her and gave her a home." + +"Does she have a name?" the girl asked. + +"Yes, she does," their mom said. "Her name is Nala. She is very brave and strong. She is trying to get used to her new home, but she misses her family and friends. That is why she roars sometimes. She is calling for them." + +The boy and the girl felt sorry for Nala. They wished they could help her. They decided to be nice to her and not make noise. They waved at her and smiled. + +"Hello, Nala," they said. "We are your friends. We hope you are happy here." + +Nala looked at them and stopped roaring. She tilted her head and blinked. She seemed curious and surprised. She gave a small purr and licked her paw. + +The boy and the girl were happy. They thought Nala liked them. They hoped she would feel better soon. They thanked their mom for taking them to the zoo. They learned a lot about lions and other animals. They had a fun and interesting day. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big rocket that could fly to space. They pretended to be astronauts and explore the stars and planets. + +One day, they decided to play with their rocket in the backyard. They put on their helmets and suits and climbed inside the rocket. They counted down from ten and pushed a button. The rocket made a loud noise and lifted off the ground. + +"Wow, this is so fun!" Sam said. "Look, we are in space!" + +"Yes, it is!" Ben agreed. "Look, there is a weird green planet over there. Let's go and see it!" + +They steered the rocket towards the planet. It looked like a big ball of slime with eyes and mouths. They landed on the surface and got out of the rocket. + +"Hello, weird planet!" Sam said. "We come in peace!" + +But the planet did not say hello back. Instead, it opened a big mouth and swallowed the rocket with Sam and Ben inside. They screamed and tried to get out, but it was too late. The planet closed its mouth and burped. + +The moral of the story is: Do not go to strange places without asking your parents. You might get into trouble or danger. And always relax and be careful when you play with your toys. They are not real and might break or hurt you. +Lily and her mom went to a restaurant for lunch. Lily was hungry and wanted to eat pizza. Mom said they could share a big pizza with cheese and ham. + +When the pizza came, Lily saw that it had mushrooms on it. She did not like mushrooms. She said, "Mom, I don't want this pizza. It has yucky things on it. Can we get another one?" + +Mom looked at the pizza and said, "Oh, they made a mistake. They gave us the wrong pizza. I'm sorry, Lily. Let me ask the waiter to replace it." + +Mom waved at the waiter and told him the problem. The waiter said, "I'm sorry, too. We are very busy today. We don't have any more cheese and ham pizzas. We only have mushroom pizzas left. Do you want to try one?" + +Lily and mom shook their heads. They did not want to try a mushroom pizza. They wanted a cheese and ham pizza. The waiter said, "Well, then, I'm afraid you have to wait for a long time. We have to make a new pizza for you. It will take at least half an hour." + +Lily and mom felt sad and angry. They did not want to wait for a long time. They wanted to eat now. They looked around the restaurant. It was very gloomy. There were no windows, no pictures, no flowers. There were only dark walls, dirty tables, and noisy people. + +Lily and mom decided to leave the restaurant. They did not pay for the pizza. They did not say goodbye to the waiter. They walked out of the door and into the rain. They were wet and cold and hungry. They had a bad day. +Lily and Tom are playing in the kitchen. They want to make a cake for Mom. They have a big bowl, some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. They also have a spoon, a whisk and a stand. + +"Let's mix the flour and the eggs first," says Lily. She cracks an egg and pours it into the bowl. Tom adds some flour and stirs with the spoon. + +"Can I use the whisk?" asks Tom. "It makes bubbles." + +"OK, but be careful," says Lily. She gives him the whisk and he starts to mix faster and faster. The batter splashes out of the bowl and onto the table, the floor and their clothes. + +"Oops!" says Tom. "We made a mess." + +Lily laughs. "It's OK, we can clean it later. Let's add the milk and the sugar now." + +They pour some milk and some sugar into the bowl and mix again. The batter looks smooth and creamy. + +"Can we taste it?" asks Tom. + +"Sure, but only a little bit," says Lily. They dip their fingers into the bowl and lick them. The batter is sweet and yummy. + +"Yum!" they say together. + +"Now we need to bake it," says Lily. "We need the stand." + +She gets the stand from the cupboard and puts it on the table. She puts the bowl on the stand and plugs it in. The stand has a button that makes the bowl spin and heat up. + +"Mom says this is a magic stand," says Lily. "It can make cakes in minutes." + +"Wow!" says Tom. "How do we know when it's done?" + +Lily points to a small window on the stand. "We can see the cake through here. When it's big and brown, it's done." + +They watch the window and wait. They see the batter rise and change color. They smell the cake and it makes their mouths water. + +"Ding!" The stand makes a sound. The cake is done. + +Lily and Tom clap their hands. They unplug the stand and take the bowl off. They see a beautiful cake inside. It has a clear top and a soft bottom. + +"Let's surprise Mom," says Lily. "She will love it." + +They put the cake on a plate and cover it with a cloth. They clean the table, the floor and their clothes. They wash their hands and faces. They look like good children. + +They hear Mom coming home. They run to the door and hug her. + +"Hi, Mom!" they say. "We have a surprise for you." + +They take her to the kitchen and show her the cake. + +"Wow!" says Mom. "Did you make this?" + +"Yes, we did," says Lily. "We used the stand and we mixed everything." + +"It's a magic cake," says Tom. "We hope you like it." + +Mom smiles and kisses them. "I'm sure I will. You are so sweet and clever. Thank you, my loves." + +They cut the cake and share it. It is delicious. They are happy. They love each other. The end. +Sara was very scared of the doctor. She did not like the big white room with the strange machines and the cold metal bed. She did not like the doctor's coat and the stethoscope around his neck. But most of all, she did not like the needle. + +The doctor said he had to give Sara a shot to make her healthy and strong. He said it would only hurt a little bit and then it would be over. He said Sara was a brave girl and he was proud of her. But Sara did not believe him. She did not want the shot. She did not want the needle. + +She cried and kicked and hid under the blanket. She said no, no, no. She demanded to go home. She demanded to see her mommy. She demanded to have a candy. She did not listen to the doctor or the nurse. She made a lot of noise and a lot of trouble. + +The doctor and the nurse tried to calm Sara down. They tried to talk to her and sing to her and show her pictures of animals. They tried to give her a sticker and a toy and a hug. But Sara did not want any of that. She only wanted the needle to go away. + +Finally, the doctor had an idea. He asked Sara if she liked balloons. Sara nodded. She liked balloons. They were colorful and round and floaty. The doctor said he had a special balloon for Sara. He said it was a magic balloon. He said it could make the needle disappear. + +He showed Sara a big red balloon. He said he would blow it up and tie it to Sara's arm. He said the balloon would protect Sara from the needle. He said the needle would not hurt Sara at all. He said Sara would not even feel it. He said Sara could keep the balloon after the shot. + +Sara was curious. She liked the balloon. She wanted to see the magic. She agreed to try the doctor's plan. She let the doctor blow up the balloon and tie it to her arm. She watched as the doctor took the needle and put it near her arm. She closed her eyes and waited. + +She did not feel anything. She did not hear anything. She did not cry or kick or hide. She opened her eyes and saw the needle was gone. She saw the doctor smiling and the nurse clapping. She saw the balloon still on her arm. She felt proud and happy. + +The doctor said Sara was very brave and very smart. He said she did a great job. He said she was successful. He said she could go home now. He said she could have a candy. He gave Sara a high five and a sticker and a toy. He said he hoped to see her again soon. + +Sara said thank you to the doctor and the nurse. She said she liked the balloon. She said she was not scared of the needle anymore. She said she was healthy and strong. She said she wanted to show her mommy. She hugged the doctor and the nurse and waved goodbye. She left the big white room with a smile. +Tom and Lily are at the park with their mom. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. Tom wants to feed the ducks, but Lily wants to play with the fish. She has a metal net that she got for her birthday. + +"Look, Tom, there are so many fish!" Lily says. "I want to catch one with my net!" + +Tom shakes his head. "No, Lily, you can't do that. The fish are not for catching. They are for looking. Mom said so." + +Lily does not listen. She runs to the edge of the pond and swings her net. She sees a shiny fish and tries to scoop it up. But she misses and falls into the water. Splash! + +Tom gasps and runs to help her. He grabs her hand and pulls her out. Lily is wet and cold and scared. She starts to cry. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Tom yells. Mom hears them and comes running. She wraps Lily in a towel and hugs her. + +"Lily, are you okay?" Mom asks. "What happened?" + +"I wanted to catch a fish, but I fell in," Lily sobs. + +Mom sighs. "Lily, you know you can't catch the fish. They are wild animals. They need to live in the water. And the water is dirty and sour. It can make you sick. You could have hurt yourself." + +"I'm sorry, mom," Lily says. "I won't do it again." + +Mom smiles and kisses her. "It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you're safe. But next time, listen to your brother. He knows what's best for you." + +Tom smiles too. He gives Lily his bag of bread. "Here, Lily. You can feed the ducks with me. They are friendly and hungry. They will like you." + +Lily nods and wipes her tears. She takes the bread and follows Tom. They throw some pieces to the ducks and watch them eat. Lily feels better. She likes the ducks. She does not want to dive for the fish anymore. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a little worm on the grass. They wanted to keep it as a pet. + +"Look, a worm!" Tom said. "Can we keep it, please?" + +"OK, but we have to be gentle and kind," Lily said. "Worms are living things, too." + +They put the worm in a small box with some dirt and leaves. They made holes in the lid so the worm could breathe. They named the worm Inch, because it was only an inch long. + +They took Inch inside and put the box on the table. They gave it some water and more leaves. They watched it wiggle and curl. + +"Inch is so cute," Lily said. "I hope he is happy." + +"Me too," Tom said. "But how do we know if he is warm enough?" + +They thought for a while. Then they had an idea. They got a blanket and wrapped it around the box. They thought the blanket would keep Inch warm and cozy. + +But they did not know that worms do not like to be too warm. They like to be cool and moist. Inch felt hot and dry inside the box. He tried to find a way out, but he could not. + +After a while, Tom and Lily went to check on Inch. They unwrapped the blanket and opened the lid. They gasped. Inch was not moving. He was stiff and brown. + +"Oh no, what happened?" Tom cried. "Did we hurt Inch?" + +"I think we did," Lily sobbed. "We made him too warm. We did not know what he needed." + +They felt very sad and sorry. They buried Inch in the garden and said goodbye. They learned a lesson. They learned that if they want to keep a pet, they have to learn how to take care of it. They have to respect its needs and feelings. They have to be responsible and loving. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to draw. They had many pencils of different colors, but their favorite was the red one. They called it the mighty pencil, because it made their drawings look bright and strong. + +One day, they wanted to draw a big dragon on a big paper. They looked for the mighty pencil, but they could not find it. They asked their mom, but she did not know where it was. They asked their dad, but he did not know either. They felt sad and worried. + +They decided to look for the mighty pencil everywhere. They looked under the bed, in the closet, in the toy box, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, but they could not find it. They were about to give up, when they remembered one place they had not looked: the store. + +They put on their shoes and jackets and ran to the store. They asked the lady at the counter if she had seen the mighty pencil. She smiled and said, "Yes, I have. Someone left it here yesterday. Is it yours?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, it is! It is our favorite pencil! Thank you for keeping it safe!" + +The lady gave them the mighty pencil and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you found it. Now you can draw your dragon." + +Ben and Lily hugged the lady and thanked her again. They ran back home with the mighty pencil. They drew a big dragon on a big paper. They used the mighty pencil to make the dragon's scales, eyes, teeth, and fire. They were very happy and proud of their drawing. They showed it to their mom and dad, who praised them and hung it on the wall. Ben and Lily smiled and said, "We love the mighty pencil!" +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. One day, she decided to see what was inside the big closet in her room. She opened the door and saw many clothes, shoes, toys and books. She put on a hat, a scarf and a coat and pretended to be a spy. She also found a flashlight and turned it on. + +"Wow, this is fun!" she said to herself. "I wonder what else is in here." + +She moved some boxes and bags and saw a small door at the back of the closet. She was curious and opened it. She saw a dark tunnel that led to somewhere else. She felt scared but also excited. + +"Maybe I can find a secret world!" she thought. She crawled into the tunnel with her flashlight and coat. + +Meanwhile, her mom was looking for her. She checked the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom and the garden, but she could not find Lily. She started to worry. + +"Lily, where are you?" she called. "It's time for lunch!" + +She went to Lily's room and saw the closet door open. She looked inside and saw Lily's clothes and toys scattered on the floor. She also saw the small door at the back of the closet. + +"Oh no, Lily!" she exclaimed. "What have you done?" + +She followed Lily into the tunnel and called her name. She hoped that Lily was safe and that she could find her soon. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the mud. She made mud pies, mud castles and mud animals. She did not like to bathe. She said bathing was boring and cold. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, you are very dirty. You need to bathe now. Come with me to the bathroom." Lily did not want to go. She ran away and hid under the bed. + +Her mom looked for her and found her. She said, "Lily, please come out. Bathing is good for you. It makes you clean and fresh. You can play with your toys in the water. It will be fun." + +Lily said, "No, mom. I don't want to bathe. I like being dirty. It makes me happy. Please let me stay under the bed." + +Her mom said, "Lily, I understand you like playing in the mud, but you can't stay dirty all the time. You will get sick and itchy. And you will smell bad. How would you feel if your friends did not want to play with you because you were dirty?" + +Lily thought about it. She did not want to get sick or itchy. She did not want to smell bad. She did not want to lose her friends. She said, "Okay, mom. I will bathe. But can I play in the mud again tomorrow?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can play in the mud again tomorrow, but only if you promise to bathe after. Deal?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Deal." She came out from under the bed and followed her mom to the bathroom. Her mom filled the tub with warm water and bubbles. She gave Lily her toys and a washcloth. Lily got in the tub and splashed the water. She saw that the water was deep and brown. She said, "Mom, look. I made mud in the tub." + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, you did. But don't worry. We will rinse it off later. Now, let's bathe and have some fun." +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with small green balls on it. Tom said, "Look, Mia, olives! Let's pick some and eat them." Mia said, "OK, Tom, but be careful. They might be sour or bitter." + +They climbed the tree and picked some olives. They tried to bite them, but they made a funny face. The olives were very sour and bitter. They spit them out and said, "Yuck! These olives are bad. They are not good to eat." + +A man who was walking by saw them and said, "Hello, kids. What are you doing?" Tom and Mia said, "We are trying to eat olives, but they are bad." The man said, "Oh, I see. Those are not olives. They are fake olives. They are made of plastic. They are for decoration. They are not for eating." + +Tom and Mia were surprised and said, "Fake olives? Why would someone make fake olives?" The man said, "Some people like to make fake things to look nice or to trick others. But fake things are not real. They are not good for you. You should only eat real things that are good for you. Like fruits and vegetables and nuts and seeds." + +Tom and Mia said, "Thank you, mister. You are right. Fake things are not good for us. We will only eat real things that are good for us. And we will not pick things from trees that are not ours. We will ask first." The man said, "You are welcome, kids. You are very smart and polite. I hope you have a good day." He gave them a smile and a wave and walked away. + +Tom and Mia learned a lesson that day. They learned that not everything that looks good is good. They learned that fake things are not real. They learned that they should only eat real things that are good for them. And they learned that they should respect other people's things and ask before they take. They were happy and proud of themselves. They hugged each other and went to play some more. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big gate that led to a garden. The gate was closed and had a sign that said "Keep Out". + +"Let's go see what's inside," Ben said. He tried to open the gate, but it was locked. + +"No, we can't," Lily said. "The sign says we have to stay out. It's not our garden." + +"But maybe there are flowers and butterflies and fairies in there," Ben said. He looked for a hole in the gate, but he could not find one. + +Lily saw a lady walking towards them. She had a hat and a basket and a key. She looked kind and graceful. + +"Hello, children," the lady said. "Do you like the park?" + +"Yes, we do," Lily said. "But we want to see the garden, too. Can you open the gate for us?" + +The lady smiled. "The garden is very beautiful, but it's not for everyone. It's a special place for me and my friends. We take care of the plants and the animals. We have a tea party every week. Would you like to join us?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were curious and excited. + +"Alright, then," the lady said. "But you have to promise to be quiet and gentle and respectful. And you have to part when I say so. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben agreed. They said "please" and "thank you". The lady opened the gate and let them in. They saw roses and lilies and daisies. They saw birds and bees and butterflies. They saw a table and chairs and cups and plates. They saw four other ladies who were wearing hats and dresses and pearls. They were the lady's friends. + +Lily and Ben had a wonderful time in the garden. They smelled the flowers and watched the animals. They drank tea and ate cake. They listened to the ladies' stories and songs. They felt happy and lucky. + +But soon the sun was setting and the sky was turning pink and purple. The lady said it was time to part. + +"Thank you for letting us in your garden," Lily said. + +"Thank you for being our guests," the lady said. + +"Can we come back again?" Ben asked. + +"Maybe someday," the lady said. "But for now, you have to go home. Your parents must be waiting for you." + +Lily and Ben hugged the lady and her friends. They said goodbye and walked out of the gate. They looked back and saw the garden glowing in the twilight. They smiled and waved. They hoped to see the garden again. +Lily and Max were playing with their toy cars in the backyard. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Lily had a red car and Max had a blue car. They raced each other around the grass and the dirt. + +"Vroom, vroom, I'm going to win!" Lily shouted. + +"No, I'm going to win!" Max said. + +They zoomed past a big tire that was lying on the ground. It was old and dirty and had a hole in it. Lily and Max did not like the tire. They thought it was weird and scary. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud sneeze from inside the tire. They stopped their cars and looked at each other. They felt scared and curious. + +"Who sneezed?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a monster!" Max said. + +They tiptoed closer to the tire and peeked inside. They saw a small gray cat with a black nose and green eyes. The cat looked at them and sneezed again. + +"Meow!" the cat said. + +Lily and Max smiled. They realized the cat was not a monster. It was just a sick and lonely cat. + +"Hi, kitty. Are you okay?" Lily asked. + +The cat nodded and rubbed its head against Lily's hand. Lily and Max felt sorry for the cat. They decided to take it home and give it some food and water and a warm bed. + +They picked up the cat and put it in Lily's car. They drove back to their house and showed the cat to their mom. + +"Mom, look what we found in the tire. It's a cat. It sneezed a lot. Can we keep it?" Lily and Max asked. + +Mom looked at the cat and smiled. She saw that it was cute and friendly. She also saw that it needed some care and love. + +"Of course you can keep it. You are very kind and brave to help the cat. What will you name it?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Max thought for a moment. They remembered how the cat sneezed in the tire. + +"We will name it Sneezy!" they said. + +Mom laughed and hugged them. She was proud of them. She took Sneezy to the vet and got it some medicine. Sneezy soon felt better and stopped sneezing. Sneezy became Lily and Max's best friend. They played with it every day and gave it lots of cuddles. They were happy they found Sneezy in the weird tire. +Lily and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide, and run. They also liked to share their toys and snacks. + +One day, they saw a big, bright ball in the sky. It was orange and pink and purple. It was very pretty. They wanted to see it better. They ran to the top of the hill. They were eager to get there. + +They reached the top of the hill and saw the big, bright ball. It was getting smaller and smaller. It was going down behind the trees. It was a sunset. They had never seen a sunset before. They were amazed. + +They sat on the grass and watched the sunset. They shared a cookie and a juice box. They smiled and hugged. They were happy. They had seen something new and beautiful. They had shared it with each other. They were best friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were cowboys and robbers. Lily had a hat and a pistol. Tom had a scarf and a bag. They ran around the trees and the swings, making noises and having fun. + +"Stop, robber!" Lily shouted. "Give me your bag or I will shoot you!" + +Tom laughed and ran away. He hid behind a bench. He peeked out and saw Lily looking for him. He had a plan. He took out a cookie from his bag. It was yummy. It had chocolate chips and nuts. + +"Hey, cowboy!" Tom called. "I have something for you. Come and see!" + +Lily heard Tom's voice. She ran towards the bench. She saw Tom holding the cookie. She wanted the cookie. It looked yummy. + +"Give me that cookie, robber!" Lily said. "Or I will shoot you!" + +Tom smiled and shook his head. He broke the cookie in half. He held one half in his hand and the other half in the air. + +"Let's make a deal, cowboy," Tom said. "You give me your pistol and I give you half of the cookie. Deal?" + +Lily stared at the cookie. She stared at the pistol. She liked the pistol. It was shiny and made noises. But she also liked the cookie. It was yummy and smelled good. She did not know what to do. She stared and stared. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the living room. They wanted to build a big tower that reached the ceiling. They took turns to add more blocks on top of each other. They were very careful not to make the tower fall. + +"Look, Ben, we are almost there!" Lily said, pointing to the ceiling. "We just need a few more blocks!" + +Ben nodded and picked up a block. He tried to kneel on the couch and reach the top of the tower. But he lost his balance and bumped into the tower. The blocks came crashing down and made a loud noise. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "Our tower is gone! You broke it, Ben!" + +Ben felt bad. He did not mean to break the tower. He was just trying to help. He looked at Lily and saw that she was angry and sad. He wanted to make her happy again. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I didn't want to break it. It was an accident. Can we try again?" + +Lily frowned. She did not want to try again. She was tired of building. She wanted to have success. She wanted to see the tower reach the ceiling. She thought that Ben was clumsy and careless. She thought that he did not care about the tower. + +"No, Ben," she said. "We can't try again. The blocks are fragile. They break easily. You don't know how to play with them. You always ruin everything. Go away!" + +Ben felt hurt. He did not like what Lily said. He did care about the tower. He did know how to play with the blocks. He did not always ruin everything. He wanted to stay and play with Lily. He wanted to be her friend. + +"But, Lily," he said. "I'm sorry. I'm your friend. Can't we play something else?" + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to play with Ben. She wanted to play alone. She wanted to be by herself. She picked up some blocks and moved to the other side of the living room. She ignored Ben. + +Ben felt sad. He did not know what to do. He wanted to play with Lily. He wanted to make her happy. He wanted to have success. He looked at the blocks and had an idea. He decided to try again. He decided to build a new tower. He decided to make it bigger and better than before. He decided to surprise Lily. He hoped that she would like it. He hoped that she would forgive him. He hoped that she would be his friend again. He started to stack the blocks one by one. He was very careful not to make the tower fall. He was very determined to reach the ceiling. He was very hopeful to see Lily smile. +Lily and Max liked to play near the harbor. They saw big boats and small boats, fish and birds, and people who worked there. Sometimes they waved to the people and they waved back. + +One day, Lily and Max saw a new boat. It was very big and shiny, and had a funny name. Lily wanted to see it closer, but Max was scared. He said it was too big and loud, and maybe it was not nice. Lily said he was silly, and ran to the boat. + +She climbed on the boat and looked around. She saw a wheel, a bell, and a flag. She wanted to touch them, but then she heard a voice. It was a man who worked on the boat. He was angry and shouted at Lily. He said she was not allowed on the boat, and she had to get off. + +Lily was scared and sad. She ran back to Max, who was waiting for her. She cried and said she was sorry. She said she did not know she was not allowed on the boat, and she did not mean to make the man angry. + +Max hugged Lily and said it was okay. He said he was sorry too, for being scared. He said they could play somewhere else, where there were no angry people. He said he liked Lily, and she was his friend. + +Lily smiled and said she liked Max too, and he was her friend. She said she was embarrassed, but she was fine. They held hands and walked away from the harbor, looking for a new place to play. +Lily was a gifted girl who liked to draw and sing. She had many colors and papers to make beautiful pictures. She also had a nice voice that made people happy. She wanted to share her talents with others and make them smile. + +One day, she decided to make a card for her neighbor, Mr. Lee. He was an old man who lived alone and did not have many friends. Lily thought he might be lonely and sad. She drew a big sun and a flower on the card and wrote "Hello, Mr. Lee. I hope you have a good day. From, Lily." She put the card in an envelope and walked to his door. + +She knocked on the door and waited. She heard some footsteps and then the door opened. It was Mr. Lee. He looked surprised and curious. He saw Lily holding the envelope and asked, "What is this, little girl?" + +Lily smiled and said, "This is for you, Mr. Lee. It is a card I made. I want to be your friend and make you happy." + +Mr. Lee took the envelope and opened it. He saw the card and read the words. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He looked at Lily and said, "Thank you, little girl. This is very kind of you. You are a gifted girl who can draw and sing. I appreciate your card and your friendship." + +Lily was glad that Mr. Lee liked her card. She said, "You are welcome, Mr. Lee. Can I sing a song for you?" + +Mr. Lee nodded and said, "Yes, please. I would love to hear your song." + +Lily sang a song about the sun and the flower and how they provide light and beauty to the world. Mr. Lee listened and clapped his hands. He said, "That was a wonderful song, little girl. You have a lovely voice. You have made my day brighter and happier." + +Lily and Mr. Lee became good friends. They often visited each other and exchanged cards and songs. They provided joy and comfort to each other. They were both gifted and grateful. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to draw with crayons. One day, they find a big box of crayons in the playroom. They are very happy. + +"Look, Lily, there are so many colors!" Ben says. He picks up a red crayon and draws a fire truck. + +"I like pink and purple," Lily says. She picks up a pink crayon and draws a flower. + +They draw and draw until the box is almost empty. They have many pictures on the paper. + +"Let's show our pictures to Mom and Dad," Ben says. He grabs his paper and runs to the door. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Lily says. She grabs her paper and rushes after him. + +But Lily is not careful. She steps on a thin crayon that is on the floor. The crayon breaks and Lily falls down. She hurts her knee and drops her paper. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cries. She holds her knee and tears come out of her eyes. + +Ben hears Lily cry. He turns around and sees her on the floor. He runs back to her and hugs her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, are you okay?" Ben says. He looks at her knee and sees a little blood. + +"It hurts, Ben, it hurts," Lily says. She sniffs and wipes her eyes. + +Ben sees the broken crayon and the paper. He feels bad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, it was my fault. I left the crayon on the floor. And I made you rush. I should have been more careful," Ben says. + +He picks up the paper and the crayon. He tries to fix the crayon, but it is too thin. He gives them to Lily. + +"Here, Lily, this is your paper and your crayon. They are still good. You can draw more flowers," Ben says. + +Lily looks at the paper and the crayon. She sees that Ben is sorry. She smiles a little. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I can draw more flowers. And you can draw more fire trucks," Lily says. + +She takes the paper and the crayon. She hugs Ben back. + +"Let's go show our pictures to Mom and Dad. But let's walk, not run," Lily says. + +"Okay, Lily, let's walk, not run," Ben says. + +They hold hands and walk to the door. They are still friends. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big package near the slide. It was red and shiny. They wanted to know what was inside. + +"Who do you think this is for?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Maybe it is for us!" Tom said. "Maybe someone sent us a present!" + +They ran to the package and tried to open it. But it was very hard. They pulled and pushed, but nothing happened. + +"Maybe we need a tool," Lily said. "Or maybe we need to ask for help." + +They looked around and saw a man sitting on a bench. He was reading a book. He looked kind and smart. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom said. "Can you help us open this package?" + +The man looked up and smiled. He walked over to the package and examined it. + +"This is not a package," he said. "This is a sculpture. It is a work of art. Someone made it to admire, not to open." + +Lily and Tom were confused. They did not know what a sculpture was. They did not know what art was. + +"What do you mean?" Lily asked. "What is a sculpture? What is art?" + +The man explained that a sculpture was something that someone made with their hands, using different materials, like metal, wood, or clay. He said that art was something that someone made to express their feelings, ideas, or stories. He said that art could be beautiful, funny, sad, or anything else. + +Lily and Tom listened carefully. They tried to understand. They looked at the package again. They saw that it had different shapes and colors. They saw that it was shiny and smooth. They saw that it was very big and heavy. + +They realized that the package was not a package. It was a sculpture. It was art. + +They felt a new feeling. They felt curious and amazed. They felt like they wanted to know more. + +They decided to admire the sculpture. They walked around it and touched it. They asked the man more questions. They learned new words. + +They thanked the man for his help. They said goodbye to the sculpture. They went back to the slide. + +They had a lot of fun. They also learned something new. They felt happy and proud. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to watch movies together. Sometimes they watch movies at Lily's house. Sometimes they watch movies at Ben's house. + +One day, Lily and Ben want to watch a new movie. It is a movie about animals. The animals can talk and sing. Lily and Ben think the movie is cool. They ask their moms if they can watch the movie. + +"Yes, you can watch the movie," their moms say. "But you have to do your homework first." + +Lily and Ben do their homework. They do it fast. They want to watch the movie soon. They finish their homework and show it to their moms. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben," their moms say. "You can watch the movie now. But you have to share the popcorn." + +Lily and Ben agree to share the popcorn. They go to the living room. They turn on the TV. They put the movie in the DVD player. They sit on the couch. They hold the popcorn. + +The movie starts. Lily and Ben are happy. They watch the animals talk and sing. They laugh and clap. They eat the popcorn. They like the movie a lot. + +The movie is long. Lily and Ben watch the movie for a long time. The popcorn gets less and less. Lily and Ben eat more and more popcorn. + +"Can I have some more popcorn?" Lily asks. + +"Me too," Ben says. + +They look at the popcorn bowl. It is empty. There is no more popcorn. + +"Oh no," Lily says. + +"What do we do?" Ben says. + +They look at each other. They have an idea. They smile. + +They pause the movie. They run to the kitchen. They find more popcorn. They put it in the microwave. They wait for the popcorn to pop. They hear the popcorn pop. The popcorn pops loud. The popcorn pops fast. The popcorn increases. + +"Wow," Lily says. + +"Cool," Ben says. + +They take out the popcorn. They fill the popcorn bowl. They run back to the living room. They press play. They watch the movie again. They eat the popcorn again. They are happy again. + +The end. +Anna and Ben love to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing is the seesaw. They take turns to go up and down, up and down. + +One day, they go to the park and see a big sign. The sign says: "Seesaw broken. Do not use." Anna and Ben are sad. They want to play on the seesaw. + +They see a man with a toolbox. He is wearing a red hat and a red shirt. He is working on the seesaw. He is trying to replace the spring that makes the seesaw move. + +"Hello, mister," Anna says. "Can we help you?"