diff --git "a/TinyStories_394.txt" "b/TinyStories_394.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_394.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog has a shiny collar. It looks expensive. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Sara says. "It is so pretty and big!" + +"Can we pet it?" Ben asks. He likes dogs. + +"I don't know," Sara says. "Maybe we should ask the owner first." + +They jog to the dog. The dog wags its tail. It is friendly. The owner is a lady. She sits on a bench. She reads a book. + +"Hello, lady," Sara says. "Can we pet your dog?" + +The lady looks up. She smiles. "Sure, you can," she says. "His name is True. He loves children." + +"True is a nice name," Ben says. He pets True's head. True licks his hand. + +"Thank you, lady," Sara says. She pets True's back. True barks happily. + +"You're welcome, children," the lady says. "True is happy to meet you. He is an expensive dog, but he is also a good dog. He is my best friend." + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They have best friends too. They hug True. Then they say goodbye to the lady and True. They jog back to their parents. They tell them about the big dog. They are happy. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck near the swings. The truck had many boxes. Tom and Sue were curious. They wanted to see what was in the boxes. + +They ran to the truck and climbed inside. They opened one box. It had many shiny papers. They opened another box. It had many green balls. They smelled the balls. They smelled like mint. Tom and Sue liked mint. They took some balls and papers. + +"Let's wrap the balls with the papers," Tom said. "Then we can give them to our friends." + +"OK," Sue said. "That sounds fun." + +They wrapped the balls with the papers. They made many gifts. They were happy. They did not see the man who drove the truck. He was angry. He saw Tom and Sue in his truck. He did not like them. They were stealing his things. + +He shouted at them. "Hey, you! Get out of my truck! You are bad kids! You are taking my mints! They are not for you!" + +Tom and Sue were scared. They dropped the gifts. They tried to run away. But the man was faster. He grabbed them. He was strong. He threw them out of his truck. He drove away. He took the gifts with him. + +Tom and Sue were hurt. They had bruises and scratches. They cried. They had no friends. They had no gifts. They had no mints. They were sad. They wished they never saw the truck. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the fall. They see many leaves on the ground. They are red, yellow, and brown. Sara has a rake. She says, "Let's rake the leaves and make a big pile." + +Tom agrees. He helps Sara rake the leaves. They work hard and have fun. Soon, they have a big pile of leaves. They jump into the pile and laugh. They feel happy. + +Sara's mom comes out of the house. She says, "Sara, Tom, do you want to bake some cookies with me? I have chocolate chips and sugar and flour. They will be yummy." + +Sara and Tom say, "Yes, please!" They run to the house. They wash their hands and put on aprons. Sara's mom shows them how to mix the ingredients and make balls of dough. They put the dough on a tray and put it in the oven. + +They wait for the cookies to bake. They smell good. Sara's mom says, "The cookies are ready. Be careful, they are hot." She takes the tray out of the oven and puts it on the table. She gives Sara and Tom a glass of milk each. They take a cookie and bite it. It is soft and sweet and chocolatey. They say, "Thank you, Sara's mom. These are the best cookies ever." + +Sara's mom smiles. She says, "You're welcome, Sara and Tom. You are very good helpers. You can have another cookie if you want." + +Sara and Tom say, "Yes, please!" They eat another cookie and drink their milk. They look outside. The sky is gray. It looks like it will rain soon. They say, "We are glad we raked the leaves and baked the cookies. It was a good day." They hug Sara's mom and each other. They are happy. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share them. They always fought over who had the best toy, and sometimes they would tear the toys apart. + +One day, their mom brought home a big box. She said it was a gift for them, and they could open it together. Tim and Kim were very excited. They ran to the box and ripped off the paper. Inside, they saw a big, fluffy bear. It had a red bow, a blue nose, and a smile. + +Tim and Kim both wanted the bear. They grabbed it and pulled it hard. They did not care that they were hurting the bear. They just wanted it for themselves. They pulled and pulled, until the bear ripped in half. They each had a piece of the bear, but they were not happy. They looked at the bear and felt sad. + +They also felt a pain in their toes. They had stepped on some of the paper and tape that they had torn off the box. It had cut their toes and made them bleed. They cried and called for their mom. She came and saw what they had done. She was not happy. She said they had been very naughty and selfish. She said they had ruined the bear and hurt themselves. She said the bear was from their unknown grandma, who lived far away and loved them very much. She said their grandma had made the bear by hand, and it was very special. + +Tim and Kim felt very sorry. They wished they had not fought over the bear. They wished they had been kind and gentle. They wished they had thanked their mom and their grandma. They hugged each other and said they were sorry. They asked their mom if she could fix the bear. She said she would try, but it would not be the same. She said they had to learn to share and care for their toys and each other. She said that was the best way to show their love. + +Tim and Kim nodded and said they would. They said they loved their mom and their grandma and the bear. They said they would be good twins from now on. They learned their lesson. They learned that tearing things apart is bad, and that sharing things is good. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they have a test at school. The test is about colors and shapes. Sara studies hard. She knows all the colors and shapes. Ben does not study. He plays with his toys and watches TV. + +The next day, they go to school. The teacher gives them the test. Sara passes the test. She gets a good result. She is happy. Ben does not pass the test. He gets a bad result. He is sad. He looks at Sara's paper. He wants to copy her answers. + +"Can I see your paper?" Ben asks Sara. + +"No, you cannot. That is cheating. You have to do your own work." Sara says. + +"Please, Sara. I do not want to fail. Just let me see your paper for a little bit." Ben begs. + +Sara feels sorry for Ben. She thinks he is her friend. She lets him see her paper. Ben copies her answers. He gives the paper to the teacher. The teacher checks the papers. She sees that Ben and Sara have the same answers. She knows that Ben cheated. She is angry. + +"Ben, you cheated. You copied Sara's answers. That is wrong. You have to do the test again. And you have to stay after school." The teacher says. + +"Sorry, teacher. I was lazy. I did not study." Ben says. + +"Sara, you helped Ben cheat. That is wrong too. You have to do the test again. And you have to stay after school too." The teacher says. + +"Sorry, teacher. I was nice. I wanted to help Ben." Sara says. + +The teacher makes them do the test again. They have to sit in empty desks. They have no friends to play with. They are unhappy. + +The moral of the story is: Do not cheat. Cheating is wrong. It hurts you and your friends. Study hard and do your own work. That is the right thing to do. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play and have fun. One day, Sara's mom says they can go to the festival. The festival has music, games, and food. Sara is happy and wants to go. + +But Tom does not want to go. He says he is tired and bored. He says the festival is too loud and too crowded. He says he wants to stay home and watch TV. He refuses to go with Sara and her mom. + +Sara is sad and angry. She thinks Tom is being rude and selfish. She says he is missing out on a lot of fun. She says he should be polite and try new things. She says he is not a good friend. + +Sara and her mom go to the festival without Tom. They have a great time. They listen to music, play games, and eat food. They see many people and animals. They laugh and smile. + +Tom stays home and watches TV. He is lonely and bored. He misses Sara and the festival. He thinks he made a mistake. He wishes he had gone with Sara and her mom. He hopes they will come back soon. He wants to say sorry and be a good friend. +Tommy likes to play with his toy truck. He puts it on the scale and says, "How much do you weigh, truck?" The scale says, "Two pounds." Tommy is happy. He remembers when his dad gave him the truck for his birthday. That is a good memory. + +But then, Tommy sees a big ball. He wants to play with it too. He puts the ball on the scale and says, "How much do you weigh, ball?" The scale says, "Five pounds." Tommy is surprised. He thinks, "The ball is bigger than the truck, but it is not much heavier." + +He decides to try something. He puts the truck on top of the ball and says, "How much do you weigh, truck and ball?" The scale says, "Seven pounds." Tommy is confused. He thinks, "The truck and the ball are not seven pounds. They are two pounds and five pounds. How can they be seven pounds together?" + +He tries to balance the truck and the ball on the scale, but they roll off. Tommy falls down too. He feels dizzy. He thinks, "Maybe the scale is broken. Or maybe I am broken. I don't understand." + +He gets up and hugs his truck. He says, "I don't care how much you weigh, truck. I love you anyway. You are my best friend." He forgets about the ball and the scale. He plays with his truck and feels happy again. That is a better memory. +Lily and Ben were very excited. They were going to see a big game at the stadium with their dad. They put on their hats and scarves and got in the car. + +"Who are we going to cheer for, dad?" Lily asked. + +"We are going to cheer for the brown team, Lily. They are the best!" dad said. + +"Why are they the best, dad?" Ben asked. + +"Because they are fast and strong and smart, Ben. And they have a very good dog that helps them play," dad said. + +Lily and Ben loved dogs. They wondered what the dog looked like and what it could do. + +When they got to the stadium, they saw many people wearing brown and white. They followed dad to their seats and looked at the field. They saw the brown team warming up and playing catch. They also saw the dog. It was a big, fluffy, brown dog with a white spot on its chest. It had a ball in its mouth and ran around the field with the players. + +"Wow, look at that dog!" Lily said. + +"It's so cute and funny!" Ben said. + +They watched the dog run and jump and bark. They wanted to pet it and play with it. + +The game started and the brown team scored a goal. The crowd cheered and clapped. The dog ran to the goal and wagged its tail. It looked very happy. + +"Go, brown team, go!" Lily and Ben shouted. + +The game was very close and exciting. The brown team and the other team both played very well. The dog also played very well. It helped the brown team by fetching the ball, distracting the other team, and cheering them on. + +The game was almost over and the score was tied. The brown team had one last chance to score. They passed the ball to their best player, who ran towards the goal. The other team tried to stop him, but he was too fast. He kicked the ball hard and it flew towards the goal. + +But then, something unexpected happened. The dog saw the ball and thought it was a toy. It ran after the ball and jumped in the air. It caught the ball in its mouth and landed on the ground. + +The crowd gasped. The whistle blew. The game was over. + +The dog had stopped the ball from going in the goal. The brown team had lost the game. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They liked the brown team and the dog. They didn't understand why the dog did that. + +"Dad, why did the dog do that?" Lily asked. + +"Dad, why did the dog ruin the game?" Ben asked. + +Dad sighed and smiled. He hugged Lily and Ben and said, "The dog didn't mean to ruin the game, kids. The dog was just having fun. The dog loves the ball and the players and the game. The dog was just being a dog." + +Lily and Ben looked at the dog. The dog was still holding the ball in its mouth and wagging its tail. It looked very happy. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They still liked the dog. They decided to forgive the dog and suggest a new name for it. + +"Let's call it Lucky," Lily said. + +"Or maybe Silly," Ben said. + +"Or maybe both," dad said. + +They laughed and left the stadium. They had a good day. They learned a lot about the game and the dog. They learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but that's okay. They learned that sometimes you have to be lucky and silly and have fun. They learned that sometimes you have to be a dog. +Anna and Ben were playing in their room. They had a big sheet that they used to make a tent. They set the sheet over two chairs and crawled inside. They pretended they were camping in the woods. + +"Look, Ben, I have a flashlight!" Anna said. She turned it on and made shadows on the sheet. "Do you see the animals?" + +Ben nodded. He saw a bear, a rabbit, and a bird. He thought it was amazing. He wanted to make his own shadows. He reached for the flashlight. + +"Hey, give it back!" Anna said. She did not want to share. She pulled the flashlight away from Ben. Ben pulled harder. They both tugged and tugged. + +Suddenly, the sheet ripped. The tent fell down. The chairs toppled over. The flashlight broke. Anna and Ben were sad and angry. They started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw the mess and the tears. She was not happy. She scolded Anna and Ben for fighting and breaking things. She took away the sheet and the flashlight. She told them to go to bed without a story. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had shared and played nicely. They missed their tent and their flashlight. They missed their story. They had a bad night. +Lily and Ben were very excited. Today was a special day. They were going to see fireworks in the park. Fireworks were bright and loud and pretty. They made Lily and Ben happy. + +They put on their warm coats and hats and gloves. They followed Mom and Dad to the car. They drove to the park. They saw many other people there. They all wanted to see the fireworks too. + +Mom and Dad found a good spot on the grass. They spread a blanket and sat down. They gave Lily and Ben some snacks and drinks. They waited for the fireworks to start. + +"Mom, when will the fireworks start?" Lily asked. + +"Soon, honey. They will start when it gets dark." Mom said. + +"Are fireworks expensive?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, they are. They cost a lot of money. That's why we don't have them at home. We only see them on special days." Dad said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They were glad Mom and Dad took them to the park. They wanted to see the fireworks very much. + +Soon, it got dark. The sky was black. The stars were twinkling. Then, the fireworks started. They made loud bangs and pops and whizzes. They made bright colors and shapes and sparks. They filled the sky with light and sound. They made Lily and Ben gasp and clap and cheer. They made Mom and Dad smile and hug and kiss. + +Lily and Ben loved the fireworks. They thought they were the most beautiful thing they ever saw. They thanked Mom and Dad for taking them to the park. They had a wonderful time. They had a special day. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, they played a game of matching cards. They had to turn over two cards and see if they had the same picture. If they did, they could keep them. If not, they had to turn them back over. + +Tim and Lily took turns to flip the cards. They tried to remember where the pictures were. Tim found two cars and two dogs. Lily found two flowers and two stars. They both had four cards and there were only two cards left. One had a cake and one had a banana. + +Tim and Lily both wanted the cake card. It looked yummy and it reminded them of dessert. They loved dessert. They both reached for the cake card at the same time. They pulled and tugged and shouted. + +"Mine!" Tim said. + +"No, mine!" Lily said. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the card and sighed. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" she said. "Why are you fighting over a card? It's just a game. You can share the card and the dessert. I have a surprise for you in the kitchen." + +Tim and Lily stopped and looked at their mom. They wondered what the surprise was. They felt a little silly for fighting over a card. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. + +"Sorry, Tim," Lily said. + +"Sorry, Lily," Tim said. + +They hugged and gave the card to their mom. She smiled and took their hands. + +"Come on, let's go to the kitchen," she said. "I have something to show you." + +She led them to the kitchen and opened the fridge. There was a big cake with candles and sprinkles. It was their birthday! + +"Happy birthday, Tim and Lily!" mom said. "You can have a big slice of cake for dessert. But first, you have to make a wish and blow out the candles." + +Tim and Lily were so happy. They forgot about the game and the card. They hugged their mom and thanked her. They made a wish and blew out the candles. They cut the cake and shared it. It was the best dessert ever. They were not competitive anymore. They were happy. +Jill was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She only had her big blue towel. She liked to wrap it around her and pretend it was a cape. She felt like a superhero. + +One day, she saw a boy in the park. He was playing with a ball. He looked fun. Jill wanted to play with him. She ran to him with her towel. "Hi, I'm Jill. Can I play with you?" she asked. + +The boy looked at her and smiled. "Sure, I'm Tom. What's that?" he pointed at her towel. + +"It's my cape. I'm a superhero. I can supply help to anyone who needs it," Jill said proudly. + +"Wow, that's cool. Can I try it?" Tom asked. + +Jill nodded. She gave him her towel. He wrapped it around his neck and ran around. He felt like a superhero too. + +They played together for a long time. They threw the ball, climbed the slide, and swung on the swings. They had fun. They laughed and talked. + +Jill was not lonely anymore. She had a friend. She was happy. She shared her towel with Tom. He was happy too. He shared his ball with Jill. + +They decided to be superheroes together. They called themselves the Towel Team. They looked for people who needed help. They supplied help with their towel and their ball. They made people smile. + +They were the best of friends. They always played with their big blue towel. They felt like superheroes. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big clock that their grandma gave them. The clock had a face with numbers and hands, and it made a loud sound every hour. Sara and Ben liked to admire the clock and pretend they could tell the time. + +One day, their mom came to their room and said, "Sara and Ben, it's time to go to the park. Put on your shoes and coats and let's go." Sara and Ben were happy to go to the park, but they did not want to leave their clock. They asked their mom if they could take the clock with them. Their mom said, "No, the clock is too big and heavy. And it's a modest clock, it does not like to show off. It likes to stay in your room and keep you company. You can play with it when you come back." + +Sara and Ben were sad, but they obeyed their mom and put on their shoes and coats. They left their room and followed their mom to the car. But they did not know that a bad man was watching them from the window. The bad man saw the clock in their room and wanted to take it. He waited until they were gone and then he broke into their house. He went to their room and grabbed the clock. He did not care that it was a gift from their grandma or that it made Sara and Ben happy. He only cared about himself. He ran away with the clock and never came back. + +When Sara and Ben came back from the park, they ran to their room to play with their clock. But they did not find their clock. They only found a broken window and a mess. They cried and cried and asked their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, Sara and Ben. A bad man took your clock. He was very mean and greedy. He did not respect your things or your feelings. He did a very bad thing." + +Sara and Ben were very sad and angry. They missed their clock and wished they could have it back. They wondered why the bad man did such a bad thing. They hoped he would be sorry and return their clock. But he never did. The end. +Lila had a big knot in her hair. She tried to brush it, but it hurt too much. She asked her mom for help, but her mom was busy with her baby brother. She asked her dad for help, but her dad was on the phone. She felt sad and angry. + +She saw her dad's keys on the table. She had an idea. She took the keys and ran to her room. She locked the door behind her. She thought she could use the keys to unlock the knot in her hair. She tried different keys, but none of them worked. They only made the knot bigger and tighter. She started to cry. + +She heard her mom knock on the door. She said, "Lila, what are you doing? Please open the door." Lila did not answer. She hid under her bed. She heard her dad knock on the door. He said, "Lila, we are sorry we were busy. Please let us in." Lila did not answer. She held the keys in her hand. + +She heard her baby brother make a noise. He was outside the door with her mom and dad. He said, "Lila, Lila, Lila." He sounded happy and curious. He wanted to see her. Lila felt a little bit sorry. She liked her baby brother. He was kind and cute. + +She crawled out from under the bed. She unlocked the door. She opened it. She saw her mom, her dad, and her baby brother. They smiled at her. They hugged her. They said, "We love you, Lila. We are sorry we made you feel bad. We will help you with your knot." They took her to the bathroom. They used a comb, some water, and some oil. They gently untangled the knot in her hair. It did not hurt anymore. Lila felt happy and relieved. She said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, dad. Thank you, baby brother. You are kind. I love you, too." They kissed her. They said, "You are welcome, Lila. You are kind, too. We are proud of you." They went to the living room. They played together. Lila forgot about the keys. She did not need them anymore. She had her family. +Sara likes to play dress-up. She has a big box of clothes and hats and shoes. She likes to try different things and see how she looks. She has a white dress that is very pretty. It has flowers and ribbons and lace. + +She puts on the white dress and a pink hat. She looks for a necklace and a bracelet. She finds a shiny one and a sparkly one. She puts them on too. She feels like a princess. She wants to see herself in the mirror. + +She goes to the bathroom and stands in front of the mirror. She smiles and twirls and poses. She likes what she sees. She thinks she is very beautiful. She says, "Hello, mirror. Do you like my dress? I like it very much. It is my favorite." + +But then she hears a noise. It is her brother Tom. He is running and shouting. He wants to play with her. He comes into the bathroom and sees her in the mirror. He laughs and says, "Sara, you look silly. That dress is too big for you. And that hat is ugly. And those jewels are fake. You are not a princess. You are a clown." + +Sara feels sad and angry. She does not like what Tom says. She thinks he is mean and rude. She says, "Go away, Tom. You are not nice. You do not know anything. I am a princess. And you are a frog." + +She sticks out her tongue and makes a face. She turns away from the mirror and runs to her room. She slams the door and cries. She does not want to play with Tom. She wants to be alone with her dress and her hat and her jewels. She thinks they are real and beautiful. She thinks she is a princess. And she does not care what Tom says. +Lily and Max liked to play catch with their ball. They threw the ball to each other and ran to get it. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to look for it. + +One day, the ball went into the garage. The garage was dark and full of things. Lily and Max were scared to go in. They asked their mom for help. + +Mom came with a flashlight and opened the garage door. She shone the light on the ball. It was under a big box. Mom moved the box and got the ball. She gave it to Lily and Max. + +Lily and Max were happy to have their ball back. They thanked their mom and hugged her. Mom was soft and warm. She smiled and said, "You're welcome, my loves. Now be careful and don't throw the ball too hard." + +Lily and Max nodded and went back to play catch. They had fun and stayed away from the garage. They loved their mom and their ball. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were animals. Tom was a lion and Lily was a bird. They ran and jumped and made noises. + +"Roar!" Tom said. "I am a big lion. I will catch you, bird!" + +"Tweet!" Lily said. "I am a fast bird. You cannot catch me, lion!" + +They chased each other around the trees and the flowers. They had fun. + +Then they saw something unusual on the roof of the house. It was a big, round, red balloon. It was stuck on the chimney. They wondered how it got there. + +"Look, look!" Lily said. "A balloon on the roof!" + +"Wow!" Tom said. "How did it get there?" + +They ran to the house and called their mom. She came out and saw the balloon. + +"Oh, that's from the party yesterday," she said. "It must have flown away and landed on the roof." + +"Can we get it, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sorry, no," she said. "It's too high and too dangerous. We have to leave it there." + +Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted the balloon. They looked at it and sighed. + +Then the balloon popped. It made a loud noise. It scared them and made them laugh. + +"Pop!" Tom said. "The balloon is gone!" + +"Ha ha!" Lily said. "That was funny!" + +They laughed and hugged their mom. They forgot about the balloon. They went back to the garden and played some more. They were happy. +Sara and Lily were best friends. They liked to play and sing and dance together. They went to the same school and had the same teacher. They wore the same dress for the school show. They were happy. + +But one day, a new girl came to their school. Her name was Mia. She had long, curly hair and shiny shoes. She said she could dance better than anyone. She said she had danced for many years. She said she was the star of the show. + +Sara and Lily felt envious. They wanted to be the star of the show too. They wanted to have long, curly hair and shiny shoes. They wanted to dance better than Mia. They stopped playing and singing and dancing together. They tried to copy Mia. They were sad. + +The day of the show came. Sara and Lily put on their dresses and went on the stage. They saw Mia in the front row. She smiled and waved at them. They felt nervous. They forgot their steps. They bumped into each other. They fell down. They heard the people laugh. They felt ashamed. + +Mia ran to them and helped them up. She said, "Don't be sad. You are good dancers. You just need to have fun. You don't need to be like me. You need to be like you. You are best friends. You should play and sing and dance together. That is the star of the show." + +Sara and Lily looked at each other. They remembered how much they liked to play and sing and dance together. They hugged Mia and thanked her. They smiled and waved at the people. They felt happy. They danced with joy. +Lily and Sam are playing with paper. They want to make animals with paper. Lily shows Sam how to fold the paper. She folds it in half, then in half again, then in half one more time. She makes a triangle with the paper. + +"Look, Sam, this is a bird!" Lily says. She draws eyes and a beak on the paper. She flaps the paper in the air. "Tweet, tweet!" + +Sam likes the bird. He wants to make one too. He tries to fold the paper like Lily. But he folds it too fast and too hard. He tears the paper. He is sad. + +"Sam, be careful with the paper!" Lily says. "You have to fold it gently, like this." She takes another paper and folds it slowly. She gives it to Sam. "Here, you can try again." + +Sam takes the paper. He folds it gently, like Lily. He makes a triangle with the paper. He draws eyes and a beak on the paper. He flaps the paper in the air. "Tweet, tweet!" + +Lily and Sam are happy. They hug each other. They put their paper birds on their shoulders. They pretend to fly around the room. "We are bird friends!" they say. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big flower with many colors. Lily wanted to smell it, but Ben had a silly idea. + +"Let's spread the flower and see what is inside," he said. + +"No, Ben, that is not nice. The flower will be sad and hurt," Lily said. + +But Ben did not listen. He pulled the flower from the ground and tore its petals. He threw them in the air and laughed. + +Lily was angry and sad. She tried to pick up the petals and put them back, but it was too late. The flower was broken and dead. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. + +"Who did this to my flower?" It was the gardener. He was very mad. He saw Lily and Ben with the petals in their hands. + +He scolded them and told them to go away. He said they were naughty and mean. He said they could not play in the garden anymore. + +Lily and Ben ran away, crying. They felt sorry for the flower and for themselves. They wished they had not listened to Ben's silly idea. They learned a hard lesson. +Tommy liked to play with his scissors. He cut paper, he cut cloth, he cut his hair. He thought it was fun to make new shapes and sounds. But his mom did not like it. She said scissors were sharp and dangerous. She said he could hurt himself or others. She said he had to be careful and only cut with her help. + +One day, Tommy saw a big bottle on the table. It had many small things inside. They looked like candy. They were different colors and shapes. Tommy was curious. He wanted to try them. He thought they would be tasty and interesting. He took the bottle and opened it. He poured some of the small things on the floor. He picked one up and put it in his mouth. + +But it was not candy. It was a pill. It was bitter and hard. Tommy did not like it. He spit it out. He felt sick. He wanted to cry. He looked at the bottle. It had a label. It said "Mom's medicine. Do not touch. Do not eat." Tommy realized he had done something bad. He was scared. He ran to his mom and told her what he had done. + +Mom was shocked and worried. She hugged Tommy and checked him. She saw the pill on the floor. She read the label. She knew it was not good for Tommy. She called the doctor. She said Tommy had eaten a pill. She asked what to do. The doctor said to bring Tommy to the hospital. He said to hurry. He said it could be serious. + +Mom took Tommy and the bottle and drove to the hospital. She was sad and angry. She said Tommy had been naughty and foolish. She said he had to listen to her and not play with scissors or pills. She said he could have died. Tommy felt sorry and ashamed. He said he was sorry and he loved her. He said he would never do it again. He said he learned his lesson. He hoped he would be okay. +Lily liked to play with her glass beads. She had many colors and shapes. She made necklaces and bracelets for her dolls. She was happy. + +But one day, her mom said, "Lily, you have to clean your room. You have too many toys and clothes on the floor. You can play with your beads later." + +Lily did not want to clean her room. She thought it was boring. She wanted to play with her beads. She said, "No, mom. I want to play with my beads. They are fun." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you have to listen to me. Cleaning your room is important. You can play with your beads after you finish. Now, repeat after me: I will clean my room." + +Lily did not want to repeat after her mom. She wanted to play with her beads. She said, "No, mom. I want to play with my beads. They are fun." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you are being naughty. If you don't repeat after me and clean your room, you will lose your beads. Do you want to lose your beads?" + +Lily did not want to lose her beads. She loved her beads. She said, "No, mom. I don't want to lose my beads. They are pretty." + +Her mom said, "Then, repeat after me: I will clean my room." + +Lily repeated after her mom. She said, "I will clean my room." + +Her mom said, "Good girl. Now, go and clean your room. And when you are done, you can play with your beads as much as you want." + +Lily went and cleaned her room. She put her toys and clothes in their places. She made her bed. She was proud. + +She came back to her mom and said, "Mom, I cleaned my room. Can I play with my beads now?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, Lily. You can play with your beads now. You did a good job. I am proud of you." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She took her beads and played with them. She was happy. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big hose that could spray water. They liked to spray the flowers, the grass and each other. + +"Spray me, spray me!" Ben shouted to Lila. He ran around the hose, trying to catch the water. + +Lila laughed and sprayed him. She liked to make him wet and happy. She sprayed his face, his hair and his arm. + +But then, she saw something. It was a big, black dog. It was barking very loud. It was running towards them. It looked angry and scary. + +Lila was afraid. She dropped the hose and ran to the house. She called to Ben. "Ben, Ben, come here! There is a dog!" + +But Ben did not hear her. He was deaf. He could not hear anything. He only saw the water and the hose. He picked up the hose and sprayed the dog. + +The dog did not like that. It stopped barking and ran away. It was wet and unhappy. + +Ben smiled. He thought he had scared the dog. He did not know that Lila was scared. He did not know that she was in the house. + +He looked for her. He saw the door was open. He ran to the house. He found Lila. She was crying. + +He hugged her. He said, "Don't cry, Lila. I am here. I sprayed the dog. It is gone." + +Lila hugged him back. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are brave. I am sorry I ran away. I was scared." + +They smiled at each other. They were friends. They liked to play together. They did not need words to understand each other. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toy trains. They like to make them go fast on the tracks. Anna has a red train and Ben has a blue train. They are different colors, but they are the same size and shape. + +"Look, Anna, my train has a hook at the back!" Ben says, showing her his train. "I can attach it to other things, like this wagon." + +He hooks his train to a yellow wagon and makes it go on the tracks. The wagon follows the train. + +"That's cool, Ben!" Anna says. "Can I try?" + +"Sure, Anna, you can try. Here, take my train and wagon. I want to see your train." + +They swap their trains and wagons. Anna hooks Ben's train to her red wagon and makes it go on the tracks. Ben hooks Anna's train to his blue wagon and makes it go on the tracks. + +They are having fun with their different trains and wagons. They make them go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +They play until their mom calls them for lunch. + +"Time to eat, Anna and Ben!" Mom says. "Put away your trains and wagons, please." + +"OK, Mom!" Anna and Ben say. They unhook their trains and wagons and put them in their toy box. They run to the kitchen to eat their sandwiches and fruit. + +They are happy and hungry. They like to play with their trains and wagons. They like to attach and unhook them. They like to share and swap them. They like to be different and the same. +Sara loved to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs and the birds. Sometimes, she saw something shiny in the air. She thought it was a fairy. + +One day, she saw a bright light near the roses. She ran to see what it was. She saw a tiny fairy with wings and a dress. The fairy smiled at her. + +"Hello, little girl. I am Lily, a fairy of the garden. Do you want to play with me?" the fairy asked. + +Sara nodded. She was very happy. She wanted to touch the fairy. She reached out her hand. But the fairy flew away. + +"Wait, fairy! Don't go!" Sara cried. + +"I can't stay, little girl. I have to go back to my home. But I will come again. If you are kind and gentle, you can see me and my friends. We like to play in the garden too. Goodbye, little girl!" the fairy said. + +Sara waved her hand. She was sad, but also curious. She wanted to see more fairies. She decided to be kind and gentle to the garden. She hoped to see Lily again. She smiled and went back to her house. She had a new friend. +Lily liked to help her mom cook. She liked to stir the pot, cut the cheese, and smell the spices. But she did not like onions. Onions made her cry and made her mouth sour. + +One day, mom asked Lily to help her make soup. She gave Lily a big onion and a knife. Lily did not want to cut the onion, but she wanted to be a good helper. She tried to be brave and hold the onion with one hand and the knife with the other. + +But the onion was slippery and the knife was sharp. Lily felt a snap in her finger and saw red on the onion. She dropped the knife and the onion and started to cry. It hurt a lot and it smelled bad. + +Mom heard Lily cry and ran to her. She saw the cut on her finger and the onion on the floor. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, sweetie. You don't have to cut onions anymore. Let me get a band-aid and a kiss for your finger." + +She took Lily to the sink and washed her finger. She put a band-aid on it and kissed it. She said, "You are a very brave girl, Lily. Thank you for helping me cook. How about we make some cookies instead of soup? Cookies are sweet and yummy and don't make you cry." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She liked cookies. She liked mom. She did not like onions. +Sara likes to fly her kite. She has a big red kite with a long tail. She runs with the kite in the park. The wind makes the kite go up and up. Sara feels happy and gives a big smile. + +Tommy wants to fly his kite too. He has a small blue kite with a star. He runs with the kite in the park. But the wind is too strong for his kite. His kite breaks and falls down. Tommy feels sad and gives a small frown. + +Sara sees Tommy and his broken kite. She feels sorry for him. She runs to him and says, "Do you want to fly my kite with me?" Tommy looks at her and nods. He says, "Thank you, Sara. You are very nice." + +Sara and Tommy share the kite. They take turns to hold the string. They watch the kite soar and dance in the sky. They laugh and have fun. They become friends. + +A chubby dog sees them and joins them. He barks and wags his tail. He likes to chase the kite's tail. He makes them giggle. He is very cute. + +Sara, Tommy and the dog fly the kite together. They have a great time. They give each other big smiles. They are happy. +Ben and Sam like to play pirate. They have a big box that is their ship. They put on hats and scarves and pretend to have swords. They say "Arrr" and "Ahoy" and look for treasure. + +One day, they see a shiny coin on the floor. They both want it. They race to get it. They run very fast. But they do not look where they are going. They bump into the table. The coin rolls away. Ben and Sam fall down. They are hurt. They cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She sees the coin and the box and the hats and scarves. She sees Ben and Sam on the floor. She picks them up and hugs them. She says "I'm sorry you are hurt. You were playing pirate, right? That is fun. But you have to be careful. You have to watch where you are going. You have to share. The coin is not real. It is just a toy. You can both have it. Or you can find something else to play with. Do you want a band-aid?" + +Ben and Sam nod. They say "Yes, please". Mom gives them each a band-aid and a kiss. She says "There, now you are better. Do you want to play pirate again? Or do you want to play something else?" + +Ben and Sam look at each other. They smile. They say "We want to play pirate again. But we will be nice. We will not race. We will take turns. We will share. We will have fun." + +Mom says "That is good. I'm glad you are friends. Have fun, my little pirates. But be careful, okay?" + +Ben and Sam say "Okay". They put on their hats and scarves and pretend to have swords. They say "Arrr" and "Ahoy" and look for treasure. They play pirate. They are happy. +Tom and Mia like to play with toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the jet. The jet is big and red and makes a loud noise. They pretend to fly the jet around the room and go to far places. + +One day, Tom and Mia are playing with the jet when their mom calls them for lunch. "Come on, kids, it's time to eat," she says. "Put away your toys and wash your hands." + +Tom and Mia do not want to stop playing. They want to fly the jet more. They look at each other and have an idea. They grab the jet and run to the door. "No, mom, we want to play," they say. + +Mom is not happy. She follows them and sees them running outside with the jet. "Stop, kids, you can't take the jet outside," she says. "It's not safe. The jet is not for outside. It can get dirty or broken or lost." + +Tom and Mia do not listen. They think mom is dull. They want to have fun. They run to the yard and throw the jet in the air. They laugh and clap and watch the jet fly. + +But the jet does not fly very far. It falls down and lands on a rock. The jet breaks into pieces. The noise stops. The jet is not big and red anymore. It is small and gray and sad. + +Tom and Mia are shocked. They run to the jet and see the damage. They feel bad. They broke their favorite toy. They wish they listened to mom. They cry and hug each other. + +Mom comes to the yard and sees the broken jet. She feels sorry for Tom and Mia. She knows they love the jet. She hugs them and says, "It's okay, kids, I'm not mad. I know you didn't mean to break the jet. But you have to be careful with your toys. And you have to listen to me when I tell you something. I only want what's best for you." + +Tom and Mia nod and say, "We're sorry, mom. We love you. We love the jet. Can we fix it?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Maybe we can. Let's go inside and see what we can do. And then we can have lunch. I made your favorite, mac and cheese." + +Tom and Mia smile and say, "Yay, mac and cheese!" They pick up the pieces of the jet and follow mom inside. They hope they can fix the jet and play with it again. They learn their lesson. They will not grab the jet and run outside again. They will listen to mom and be good. +Tommy loves to watch the circus. He likes the clowns, the lions, the horses and the acrobats. But his favorite act is the snake man. The snake man can perform incredible tricks with his snakes. He can make them dance, curl, jump and even kiss him. + +One day, Tommy goes to the circus with his mom and dad. He is very excited to see the snake man again. He sits in the front row and waits for him to come out. But when the snake man appears, he looks sad and scared. He says that his snakes are sick and he cannot perform today. He says he is sorry and leaves the stage. + +Tommy is very disappointed and angry. He wants to see the snake man and his snakes. He thinks the snake man is lying and he is just afraid of his snakes. He decides to sneak backstage and find the snake man and his snakes. He wants to prove that he is brave and he can perform with the snakes. + +He finds the snake man's tent and opens the flap. He sees a big cage with many snakes inside. They look weak and tired. Some of them have spots and bumps on their skin. Tommy feels sorry for them. He thinks they need help and love. He reaches out his hand and touches one of the snakes gently. The snake looks at him and hisses softly. + +The snake man hears the hiss and runs to the tent. He sees Tommy holding his snake and he is shocked and angry. He yells at Tommy and tells him to put the snake down. He says that his snakes are very sick and they can bite and hurt him. He says that Tommy is a naughty boy and he should not touch his snakes. + +Tommy is scared and confused. He does not understand why the snake man is so mad at him. He thinks he was just trying to be nice and friendly to the snakes. He drops the snake and runs out of the tent. He cries and looks for his mom and dad. He wants to go home and forget about the circus and the snake man. He thinks the snake man is mean and he does not like him anymore. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big ball and a small ball. They put the small ball on top of the big ball. They found a carrot, a hat and two sticks. They made a face for the snow ball. They made a figure. + +"Look, it is a snowman!" Lily said. + +"He is funny!" Ben said. + +They laughed and gave the snowman a hug. + +But the snowman was cold. He did not like the hug. He did not like the carrot, the hat and the sticks. He wanted to be free. He wanted to roll away. + +"Let me go!" the snowman said. + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They did not know the snowman could talk. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. + +"I am a snowman. I do not like to be here. I want to go to the north. It is colder there. I have friends there. They are snowmen too." the snowman said. + +"But we made you. We like you. You are our friend." Ben said. + +"Sorry, but I have to go. Maybe you can visit me someday. Goodbye." the snowman said. + +He shook off the carrot, the hat and the sticks. He rolled down the hill. He did not look back. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They lost their figure. They did not laugh anymore. They went back to their house. They hoped the snowman was happy. +Lily and Ben liked to collect things. They had a big box in their cabin where they kept their treasures. They collected shells, rocks, feathers, and pine cones. Sometimes they traded with each other or with their friends. + +One day, they went for a walk in the woods. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a coin. Lily picked it up and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, a coin! I never saw one like this before. It has a bird on it. Can I keep it?" she asked. + +Ben looked at the coin. He wanted it too. It was shiny and pretty. He said, "No, Lily, I want it. It has a star on it. Let me have it." + +They both pulled on the coin. They did not want to share. They started to argue. + +A squirrel watched them from a tree. He was curious and persistent. He liked shiny things too. He waited for his chance. When Lily and Ben were not looking, he jumped down and snatched the coin from their hands. He ran away with it. + +Lily and Ben were surprised and angry. They chased the squirrel, but he was too fast. He climbed up another tree and hid the coin in his nest. + +Lily and Ben stopped and looked at each other. They felt silly and sorry. They had lost their coin because they were greedy and mean. They said, "We are sorry, Lily. We are sorry, Ben. We should have shared the coin. It was not worth fighting over." + +They hugged and made up. They decided to go back to their cabin and look at their other treasures. They learned a lesson. They promised to be kind and generous with each other and their friends. They hoped the squirrel would enjoy his shiny coin. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play and learn together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big tree with red fruits. Lily says, "Look, apples! I want to taste one." Ben says, "No, those are not apples. They are cherries. They are sour and have pits. You will not like them." + +Lily does not listen to Ben. She runs to the tree and picks a cherry. She puts it in her mouth and bites. She makes a face. The cherry is very sour and has a hard pit. She spits it out and says, "Yuck! You are right, Ben. These are not nice fruits. They are bad fruits." + +Ben feels sorry for Lily. He says, "It's okay, Lily. You did not know. I will teach you how to tell apples from cherries. Apples are bigger and rounder. They have a stem and a leaf. They are sweet and crunchy. Cherries are smaller and oval. They have a stem and no leaf. They are sour and soft. Do you see the difference?" + +Lily nods. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You are a good teach. Can we share an apple?" Ben smiles. He says, "Yes, we can. I have an apple in my bag. Let's go and get it." They hold hands and walk to their moms. They share the apple and taste it. It is sweet and crunchy. They say, "Mmm, this is a nice fruit. We like apples." They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They also liked to look at the animals in the zoo next to the park. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants and many more. + +One day, they saw a new animal in the zoo. It was big and had yellow fur with black spots. It looked like a cat, but much bigger and stronger. Tom and Lily were curious and wanted to know what it was. + +"Mom, what is that?" Tom asked, pointing at the animal. + +"That is a leopard, Tom. It is a kind of wild cat that lives in faraway places. It can run very fast and climb trees. It is also very good at hiding and hunting," mom explained. + +"Wow, it is so cool! Can we pet it?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, we can't pet it. It is not a friendly cat like our kitty at home. It is a wild animal that can be dangerous. We have to stay behind the fence and respect its space," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and watched the leopard from a safe distance. They saw it yawn, stretch and lick its paws. They also saw it walk to a corner of its cage, where there was a small animal lying on the ground. It looked like a rabbit, but it was not moving. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing at the small animal. + +"That is the leopard's food, Lily. It is a hare, another kind of wild animal. The leopard caught it and ate some of it. That is how it survives in the wild," mom said. + +Tom and Lily felt sad for the hare. They liked rabbits and hares and did not want them to be hurt. They wondered why the leopard had to eat them. + +"Mom, why does the leopard have to eat the hare? Can't it eat something else?" Tom asked. + +"Well, Tom, that is how nature works. Some animals are predators and some are prey. The leopard needs to eat meat to stay healthy and strong. It does not eat the hare because it is mean or cruel, but because it is hungry and needs to survive. It is part of the circle of life," mom said. + +Tom and Lily thought about what mom said. They understood that the leopard was not a bad animal, but a different one. They also understood that the hare was not a toy, but a living being. They felt compassionate for both of them and wished they could live in peace. + +"Mom, can we say a prayer for the leopard and the hare?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, Lily. That is a very kind and thoughtful thing to do. Let's say a prayer for all the animals in the zoo and in the wild, and thank them for sharing their beauty and wonder with us," mom said. + +Tom and Lily closed their eyes and said a prayer for the leopard and the hare, and for all the other animals they saw and loved. They felt happy and grateful for being able to learn and enjoy the park and the zoo with their mom. They hoped to come back soon and see more amazing creatures. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the yard. The box has a lock and a key. Lily and Ben want to see what is in the box. + +They take the key and open the lock. They lift the lid and look inside. They see many shiny things: rings, necklaces, bracelets, and coins. Lily and Ben are very happy. They want to share the shiny things. + +But then they start to fight. Lily wants the rings and the necklaces. Ben wants the bracelets and the coins. They pull and tug and yell. They do not want to separate the shiny things. They do not want to be humble and fair. + +They hear a loud noise. They turn and see a big man. The man is angry. He says, "That is my box! You are bad kids! Give me back my key and my shiny things!" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the key and the shiny things. They run away from the big man. They hide behind a tree. They are sorry. They wish they did not fight. They wish they were humble and shared. They hug and say, "We are still friends." +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples and eat them. + +They run to the tree and try to reach the apples. But the apples are too high. They jump and stretch, but they cannot touch them. They are sad. + +Then, they see a weird man. He has a long beard and a big hat. He carries a long stick. He smiles at them and says, "Hello, little ones. Do you want some apples?" + +Tom and Mia nod. They are curious. The weird man walks to the tree and taps it with his stick. The tree shakes and some apples fall down. The weird man picks them up and gives them to Tom and Mia. + +"Here you go. Enjoy your apples. But be careful. This tree is magic. It can yield good apples or bad apples. You never know what you will get." + +Tom and Mia thank the weird man and take the apples. They bite them and taste them. Tom's apple is sweet and juicy. He likes it. Mia's apple is sour and bitter. She does not like it. She makes a face and spits it out. + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They wonder why their apples are different. They look at the weird man. He is gone. They only see his hat and his stick on the ground. They are scared. + +They drop their apples and run away. They decide to never go near the magic tree again. They prefer to play with their toys and their friends. They think the weird man and his tree are too weird. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. But Lily was careless. She did not look where she was going and she hit Tom's car with her car. Tom's car broke. The wheel came off and the door fell down. + +Tom was sad and angry. He shouted at Lily. "You broke my car! You are careless and mean! Go away!" Lily felt sorry and scared. She did not mean to break Tom's car. She wanted to make Tom happy again. She ran inside the house and looked for something to repair Tom's car. + +She found some glue and some tape and some paper. She took them outside and went to Tom. She said, "I am sorry, Tom. I can repair your car. Look, I have glue and tape and paper. Please let me try." Tom was still sad and angry, but he was curious. He gave Lily his car and watched her. + +Lily put some glue on the wheel and stuck it back on the car. She put some tape on the door and made it stay up. She cut some paper and made a sticker with a star. She put the sticker on the car and said, "There, your car is fixed. And it has a star. It is a police car now. It can catch bad guys and help people." + +Tom looked at his car. It was not the same as before, but it was not broken anymore. It had a wheel and a door and a star. It was a police car. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are not careless and mean. You are kind and clever. You repaired my car. Do you want to play with me?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Tom. I want to play with you. Let's make our cars zoom and crash and honk. But let's be careful and not break them again." They hugged and played with their cars happily. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play and talk. One day, they find a bottle of wine in the kitchen. They do not know what it is. + +"Look, Ben, what is this?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. It is red and shiny. Maybe it is juice," Ben says. + +They open the bottle and smell it. It smells funny. + +"Let me taste it," Anna says. She takes a sip and makes a face. "Yuck! It is not juice. It is sour and bitter." + +"Let me try," Ben says. He takes a sip and spits it out. "Blech! It is awful. It hurts my tongue." + +They put the bottle back and run away. They see Mom in the living room. She is reading a book. + +"Mom, Mom, we found something in the kitchen. It is not good," Anna says. + +"What did you find, sweeties?" Mom asks. + +"It is a bottle of wine. It is not juice. It is bad," Ben says. + +Mom looks surprised. She goes to the kitchen and sees the bottle. She smiles. + +"Oh, I see. That is wine. It is a drink for grown-ups. It is not for children. It has alcohol in it. It can make you sick," Mom says. + +"Sorry, Mom. We did not know. We thought it was juice," Anna says. + +"It's okay, sweeties. You did not drink much. But next time, do not touch anything you do not know. Ask me first, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. We will," Ben says. + +Mom hugs them and gives them some water. She recommends them some real juice. She has some sweet apple juice in the fridge. They drink it and like it. It is much better than wine. They are happy. Mom is happy too. They love each other. The end. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They loved to swing on the rope that hung from a big tree. They would take turns to push each other and see who could go higher. + +One day, Tom had a bad idea. He wanted to lean back on the rope and swing upside down. He thought it would be fun and cool. He did not listen to Lily, who told him it was dangerous and silly. He said he was brave and great. + +Tom leaned back on the rope and swung upside down. He felt dizzy and scared. He tried to hold on to the rope, but his hands slipped. He fell to the ground and hurt his head. He cried and cried. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She called for help. A nice lady came and took them to the nurse. The nurse put a bandage on Tom's head and gave him some juice. She told him he was lucky he did not break his neck. + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said he was sorry to Lily and the nice lady and the nurse. He said he learned his lesson. He said he would never lean back on the rope again. He said he would listen to Lily and be careful and smart. Lily smiled and kissed his cheek. She said she was glad he was okay. She said she loved him and he was still her great twin. +Lila and Tom were twins who liked to travel with their mom and dad. They had a big car that could fit many things. They packed their bags, their toys, their books and their snacks. They were going to see the sea for the first time. + +"Are we there yet?" Lila asked after a long time. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to be patient. The sea is very far away," mom said. + +"Can we play a game?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, what game do you want to play?" dad said. + +"I spy with my little eye something that is blue," Tom said. + +"The sky!" Lila guessed. + +"Good job, Lila. Your turn," Tom said. + +"I spy with my little eye something that is white," Lila said. + +"The clouds!" Tom guessed. + +"Right, Tom. Your turn," Lila said. + +They played the game for a while, until they saw something shiny and blue in the distance. + +"Look, look, the sea!" Lila and Tom shouted. + +They were so excited that they forgot to be patient. They wanted to get out of the car and touch the water. Mom and dad parked the car near the beach and helped them put on their sun hats and sandals. + +"Be careful, kids. The sea is beautiful, but it can also be dangerous. Don't go too far and always stay with us," mom said. + +"Okay, mom. Can we make a sand castle?" Lila asked. + +"Sure, honey. Here are some buckets and shovels. Have fun," dad said. + +Lila and Tom ran to the sand and started to build a big castle. They used shells and stones to decorate it. They also dug a moat around it and filled it with water. + +"Wow, this is the best castle ever," Tom said. + +"Let's taste the water," Lila said. + +They dipped their fingers in the moat and licked them. + +"Yuck, it's salty!" Lila said. + +"Yuck, it's salty!" Tom said. + +They made a funny face and spit out the water. + +"Why is the water salty?" Lila asked. + +"Because the sea has a lot of salt in it. It's different from the water we drink at home," dad explained. + +"Can we drink the sea water?" Tom asked. + +"No, you can't. It's not good for you. It can make you sick. You have to drink fresh water," mom said. + +"Okay, we won't drink the sea water. But can we swim in it?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, you can. But only with us. And only when the waves are small and calm. Come on, let's go," dad said. + +He took Lila's hand and mom took Tom's hand. They walked to the edge of the water and felt the waves splash on their feet. They laughed and splashed each other. They had a lot of fun. They were happy to travel and see the sea. They learned something new and had a great adventure. +Ben and Lily wanted to give Mom a gift for her birthday. They found a big book with many pictures of animals in it. Mom loved animals. They wanted to wrap the book with paper and a bow. + +But the book was very heavy. Ben and Lily could not lift it by themselves. They asked Dad for help. Dad smiled and said he would help them. He got some paper and a bow from a box. He put the paper on the floor and put the book on top of it. He helped Ben and Lily fold the paper around the book and tape it. Then he tied the bow around it. + +The book was wrapped. It looked nice. Ben and Lily were happy. They carried the book to Mom's room. They knocked on the door and said, "Surprise! We have a gift for you!" + +Mom opened the door and saw the book. She was very happy. She hugged Ben and Lily and thanked them. She said, "This is a wonderful gift. How did you wrap it? It is so heavy!" + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "Dad helped us. He is very strong. We hope you like the book. It has many animals in it. You love animals." + +Mom said, "I do love animals. And I love you more. Thank you for this gift. You are very sweet. Let's go and look at the book together." + +They went to the couch and opened the book. They saw many animals in it. They learned their names and sounds. They had fun. They were a happy family. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress, and a smile. Anna liked to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Anna found a bottle of lotion in the bathroom. She thought it was a good idea to put some lotion on Lily's hair. She squeezed the bottle and rubbed the lotion on Lily's hair. But the lotion made Lily's hair sticky and messy. Anna tried to comb it, but it only got worse. + +Anna was very sad. She started to cry. She cried so loud that her mom heard her. Her mom came to see what was wrong. She saw Anna and Lily and the bottle of lotion. She understood what happened. + +She hugged Anna and said, "Don't cry, sweetie. It's okay. We can wash Lily's hair and make it clean again. Lotion is not for hair, it's for skin. It makes your skin soft and smooth." + +She took Anna and Lily to the sink and washed the lotion off Lily's hair. She dried it with a towel and brushed it gently. Lily's hair looked shiny and pretty again. Anna was happy. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss. + +She took Lily to her room and played with her. She saw a huge teddy bear on her bed. It was a gift from her dad. He came home from work and brought it for her. He said, "I love you, Anna. You are my little princess." + +Anna smiled and hugged her dad. She said, "I love you, too, dad. You are my big hero." + +She showed him Lily and the teddy bear. She said, "This is Lily and this is Teddy. They are my friends." + +Her dad said, "They are very nice. Can I play with you?" + +Anna said, "Yes, please. We can have a tea party." + +They had a tea party with Lily and Teddy. They had fun and laughed. Anna was very happy. She had a good day. +Ben loves to go to the park with his mom. He likes to run and play on the swings and slides. He also likes to watch the animals that live in the park. His favorite animal is the squirrel. + +One day, he saw a squirrel on a big tree. The squirrel was brown and fluffy. It had a long tail and small ears. It was eating a nut. Ben wanted to say hello to the squirrel. He walked closer to the tree and called out, "Hi, squirrel!" + +The squirrel heard Ben and looked at him. It was scared of Ben. It did not want to share its nut. It dropped the nut and ran up the tree. Ben was sad. He wanted to be friends with the squirrel. + +The squirrel reached the top of the tree. It saw another tree nearby. It wanted to go to that tree. It jumped from one tree to another. It used its tail to balance. It looked like it was flying. It soared in the air. + +Ben saw the squirrel soar. He was amazed. He thought the squirrel was very brave and cool. He clapped his hands and cheered, "Wow, squirrel! You can soar!" + +The squirrel heard Ben cheer. It looked at him again. It saw that Ben was not mean. He was happy and nice. It decided to give Ben a chance. It found another nut and threw it down to Ben. Ben caught the nut and smiled. He said, "Thank you, squirrel!" + +The squirrel nodded and smiled back. It had made a new friend. Ben and the squirrel waved to each other. Ben ate the nut and shared some with his mom. He was happy. He had seen a squirrel soar. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have fun with the flowers, the bugs and the birds. They also have a big tree that they like to climb. + +One day, they see a small green thing on the ground. It is not a flower, a bug or a bird. It is a seed. Anna picks it up and shows it to Ben. + +"What is this?" she asks. + +"It is a seed," Ben says. "It can grow into a plant." + +"How?" Anna wonders. + +"You have to put it in the soil, give it water and sun, and wait," Ben explains. + +They find a spot in the garden where they can plant the seed. They dig a hole, put the seed in, cover it with soil, and water it. Then they look at the sun and smile. + +"Let's come back tomorrow and see if it grows," Anna says. + +"OK," Ben agrees. + +They run back to the tree and continue their play. + +The next day, they come back to the spot where they planted the seed. They are excited to see what happened. They look at the soil and see a tiny green sprout. + +"Look, it grew!" Anna exclaims. + +"Wow, it did!" Ben says. + +They clap their hands and hug each other. They are happy to see their seed grow. + +They decide to take care of their seed every day. They water it, talk to it, and watch it grow bigger and bigger. They wonder what kind of plant it will be. + +Maybe it will be a flower, a bug or a bird. Or maybe it will be something else. Something new and special. + +They don't know, but they don't mind. They have fun with their seed. They have fun with their plant. They have fun with their garden. + +They have fun with their ordinary and extraordinary friend. +Lily liked to rock on her swing. She felt happy when she went up and down, and the wind blew her hair. She liked to see the birds and the trees and the sky. + +One day, she saw a big truck stop near her house. It had a loud noise and a big arm. The truck was there to fix the mailbox. The old mailbox was weak and had a hole. The truck had a new mailbox that was strong and shiny. + +Lily wanted to see the new mailbox. She jumped off her swing and ran to the truck. She said hello to the man who drove the truck. He smiled and said hello back. He told her to be careful and not touch the arm. + +Lily watched as the arm lifted the old mailbox and put it in the back of the truck. Then it lifted the new mailbox and put it in the ground. The man used a tool to make it tight. He gave Lily a sticker that said "I love mail". + +Lily was happy. She thanked the man and ran back to her swing. She rocked on her swing and looked at the new mailbox. She hoped she would get a letter soon. She liked to get mail. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bed. Sometimes they jump on the bed and laugh. + +One day, they jump too high. They hit their heads on the ceiling. It hurts a lot. They cry and scream. Mom and Dad hear them and run to their room. + +"What happened?" Mom asks. She sees blood on their heads. She feels scared. + +"We jumped on the bed and hit the ceiling," Tom says. He feels sorry. + +"That was very silly and dangerous," Dad says. He feels angry. "You could have hurt yourselves badly. You need to go to the hospital now." + +Mom and Dad take Tom and Sue to the hospital. The doctor looks at their heads and puts bandages on them. He says they need to rest and take medicine. He says they are not healthy. + +Tom and Sue feel sad and ashamed. They wish they did not jump on the bed. They wish they listened to Mom and Dad. They wish they were healthy. They learn a hard lesson. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to cook. They wanted to make a soup for their moms and dads. They found a big pot and some water. They put the pot on the stove and turned it on. They looked for things to add to the soup. + +They saw some carrots, some peas, some corn, and some salt. They added them to the pot. They stirred the soup with a big spoon. They smelled the soup and it smelled good. They were happy and humble. They wanted to make the soup even better. + +They saw a bottle of wine on the counter. They did not know what wine was. They thought it was juice. They opened the bottle and poured some wine into the pot. They added a lot of wine. They stirred the soup again. They smelled the soup and it smelled bad. They were sad and scared. + +They heard their moms and dads come home. They ran to the door to greet them. They wanted to show them the soup. They said, "Look, we made soup for you! We added carrots, peas, corn, salt, and wine!" + +Their moms and dads looked at the pot. They smelled the soup. They saw the wine bottle. They were angry and shocked. They said, "What have you done? You ruined the soup! You wasted the wine! You could have hurt yourselves! You are in big trouble!" + +Tom and Sue cried. They said, "We are sorry! We did not know! We wanted to make you happy!" Their moms and dads said, "You should have asked us first! You should have been careful! You should have been humble! Go to your rooms now!" + +Tom and Sue went to their rooms. They felt bad. They did not eat the soup. They did not drink the wine. They did not have any fun. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play with colors. They had many paints and brushes and papers. One day, they decided to make a big picture of their nation. They wanted to show the mountains and the rivers and the animals and the people. + +They started to mix the paints to make different colors. Lila mixed red and yellow and made orange. Ben mixed blue and yellow and made green. They mixed and mixed and mixed until they had many colors. They painted the mountains orange and the rivers green and the animals purple and the people pink. + +They were very happy with their picture. They showed it to their teacher, Miss Lee. Miss Lee looked at their picture and smiled. She said, "Wow, what a colorful picture of your nation! You are very creative and brave to use so many colors. But do you know that in real life, the mountains and the rivers and the animals and the people have different colors?" + +Lila and Ben looked at each other. They realized that they had not seen the real colors of their nation. They had only used their imagination. They felt a little silly and crazy. They said, "Sorry, Miss Lee. We did not know. We just wanted to have fun and make a beautiful picture." + +Miss Lee said, "It's okay, Lila and Ben. I'm glad you had fun and made a beautiful picture. But I also want you to learn about the real colors of your nation. They are also beautiful and important. They tell you about the nature and the culture and the diversity of your nation. Do you want to learn more about them?" + +Lila and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, Miss Lee. We want to learn more about them. We want to see the real colors of our nation." + +Miss Lee said, "Good. Then let's go to the library and find some books and maps and photos of your nation. You can see the real colors and learn more about them. And then you can make another picture of your nation, using the real colors or your own colors or both. It's up to you. As long as you respect and appreciate the colors of your nation, you can be creative and brave and have fun." + +Lila and Ben said, "Thank you, Miss Lee. You are a good teacher. We are happy to learn from you." + +They went to the library with Miss Lee and found many books and maps and photos of their nation. They saw the real colors and learned more about them. And then they made another picture of their nation, using the real colors and their own colors and both. They were proud and happy with their picture. They learned that mixing colors can be fun and beautiful, but also that knowing colors can be interesting and valuable. They learned to love the colors of their nation. +Ben liked to grow tomatoes in his garden. He watered them every day and watched them turn red and big. He was proud of his tomatoes and wanted to share them with his friends. + +One day, he picked some tomatoes and put them in a basket. He went to his friend Lily's house and knocked on the door. Lily opened the door and smiled. She saw the tomatoes and said, "Wow, Ben, you have so many tomatoes! They look yummy!" + +Ben said, "I grew them in my garden. Do you want some?" He gave Lily two tomatoes and said, "These are for you. You can eat them or make sauce or soup." + +Lily said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very kind and rich. You have a lot of tomatoes. I only have a few carrots in my garden. Can I give you some carrots?" + +Ben said, "Yes, please. I like carrots. They are good for your eyes." He took two carrots from Lily and said, "These are for me. I can eat them or make salad or stew." + +Lily said, "You're welcome, Ben. You are very smart and healthy. You eat a lot of vegetables. I sometimes eat candy and cake. They are sweet but not good for you." + +Ben said, "I like candy and cake too, but not too much. They can make your teeth hurt and your tummy ache. Vegetables make you strong and happy." + +Lily said, "You're right, Ben. Vegetables are better than candy and cake. Let's go and play in the park. We can take our tomatoes and carrots and have a picnic." + +Ben said, "OK, Lily. That sounds fun. Let's go and play. But first, we have to leave a note for our moms. We have to tell them where we are and when we will come back." + +Lily said, "Good idea, Ben. Let's write a note and leave it on the table. Then we can go and play and have a picnic." + +They wrote a note and left it on the table. Then they took their basket and went to the park. They played and had a picnic. They ate their tomatoes and carrots and shared them with other kids. They had a good time and were happy. They were good friends. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big band. The band has drums, trumpets, and flags. The band makes loud music. Tom and Mia want to join the band. + +"Can we play with you?" Tom asks the band leader. + +The band leader is deaf. He cannot hear Tom. He shakes his head. He points to his ears. He says, "No, no, you are too small. You need to march with us. Marching is hard. You need to follow the beat." + +Tom and Mia are sad. They want to march with the band. They think marching is fun. They do not give up. They decide to make their own band. They find some sticks, cans, and scarves. They use them as drums, trumpets, and flags. They make their own music. They march around the park. + +The band leader sees Tom and Mia. He smiles. He claps his hands. He says, "You are very good. You march very well. You follow the beat. You have success. You can join us." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They join the band. They march with the drums, trumpets, and flags. They make loud music. They have fun. They are friends with the band. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to explore the woods behind the park, where they found many interesting things. + +"Look, Ben, what is that?" Lily said, pointing to a big pile of sticks and stones. "Let's go and see!" + +Ben nodded and followed his sister. They ran through the trees and bushes, until they reached the pile. They saw that it was not just sticks and stones, but something else. Something white and hard, with many holes and shapes. + +"It's a skeleton!" Ben said, feeling scared. "Maybe it was a dinosaur, or a monster, or a pirate!" + +Lily was not scared. She was curious. She touched the skeleton with her hand. It felt cold and smooth. She wondered who it was and how it got there. + +"Maybe it was a friend of the animals," she said. "Maybe he liked to live in the woods and play with them." + +She saw a shiny thing hanging from the skeleton's neck. It was a necklace, with a round thing on it. It had strange marks on it, that she could not read. + +"Look, Ben, what is this?" she said, holding the necklace. "It's so pretty and mysterious!" + +Ben came closer and looked at the necklace. He wanted to touch it too, but he was careful. He did not know if it was safe. + +"Maybe it's a magic thing," he said. "Maybe it can do something special, like make a wish come true, or open a secret door, or tell a story." + +He reached out his hand to take the necklace, but he stumbled on a stone and fell down. He hurt his knee and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he said, rubbing his knee. "It hurts, it hurts!" + +Lily dropped the necklace and ran to her brother. She hugged him and tried to make him feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Ben, I'm sorry," she said. "Are you OK? Do you want me to get mom?" + +Ben nodded and sniffed. He wanted his mom to kiss his boo-boo and give him a band-aid. He did not want to play with the skeleton anymore. He did not care about the necklace. + +Lily picked up the necklace and put it back on the skeleton's neck. She said goodbye to the skeleton and thanked him for letting them see his treasure. She hoped he was happy in the woods and had many friends. + +She took Ben's hand and helped him get up. They walked back to the park, where their mom was waiting for them. She saw Ben's knee and gave him a hug and a band-aid. She asked them what they had found in the woods. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other and smiled. They decided not to tell her about the skeleton and the necklace. They wanted to keep it as their secret. They wondered if they would ever see the skeleton again, and what his story was. They thought he was very mysterious and cool. +Lily likes to go to the park with her mom and dad. She likes to slide on the big tube. The tube is yellow and shiny. It is fun to go inside the tube and come out the other end. + +But today, there are many kids at the park. Lily has to wait for her turn to slide on the tube. She feels sad and angry. She wants to slide now. She does not want to be patient. + +She sees a boy who is about to go on the tube. She runs to him and pushes him away. She says, "This is my tube! Go away!" The boy falls down and cries. His mom and dad come to help him. They are mad at Lily. + +Lily's mom and dad see what she did. They are not happy with her. They say, "Lily, that was not nice. You have to share the tube with other kids. You have to be patient and wait for your turn. You have to say sorry to the boy." + +Lily feels sorry for what she did. She goes to the boy and says, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. Can we be friends?" The boy nods and smiles. He says, "It's okay. I forgive you. Let's slide together." They go on the tube and slide together. They have fun. + +Lily learns to be patient and share. She makes a new friend. She is happy. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big hole with water in it. It is a puddle. They run to the puddle and jump in it. They splash with their feet and laugh. + +But then Lily's boot gets stuck in the mud. She tries to pull it out, but it is too tight. She says, "Help, help, my boot is in the hole!" Ben hears her and runs to her. He grabs her hand and pulls hard. He says, "Don't worry, I will get you out!" + +They pull and pull, and finally Lily's boot comes out of the hole. It is wet and dirty. Lily says, "Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend!" Ben says, "You are welcome, Lily, you are a good friend too!" They hug and smile. + +They go to the bench where their mom is waiting. She sees their boots and says, "Oh, you two are very muddy! What did you do?" Lily and Ben say, "We played in the puddle and splashed and had fun!" Mom says, "That sounds like fun, but now you need to clean up. Let's go home and wash your boots and feet." Lily and Ben say, "Okay, mom, let's go home." They hold mom's hand and walk to the car. They are happy. +Lily loves jazz. Jazz is music that makes her happy. She likes to dance and clap when she hears jazz. She has a yellow dress that she wears when she goes to see jazz with her mom and dad. + +But today, Lily is sad. She cannot go to see jazz. She is sick. She has a cough and a fever. She has to stay in bed and drink soup. She misses jazz. She misses her yellow dress. She misses her mom and dad. They are at work. + +Lily hears a knock on the door. She sees her grandma. Grandma has a big smile and a big bag. She comes in and hugs Lily. She says, "I have a surprise for you, my sweetie. I know you miss jazz, so I brought you some jazz." + +Grandma opens the bag and takes out a CD player and some CDs. She says, "These are some of my favorite jazz songs. I used to listen to them when I was a little girl. Do you want to hear them?" + +Lily nods and smiles. She says, "Yes, please, grandma. Thank you, grandma. I love you, grandma." + +Grandma puts a CD in the player and presses play. Lily hears the jazz music. She feels happy. She dances and claps in her bed. She wears her yellow dress over her pajamas. She does not miss jazz anymore. She still misses her mom and dad, but she knows they will come home soon. She has her grandma and her jazz. She has a good day. +Lily and Anna are friends. They like to play with dolls and have tea parties. One day, they have a big tea party with many dolls and cups. Lily wants to have mild tea, but Anna wants to have hot tea. They talk and talk, but they do not agree. + +Lily says, "Mild tea is good. Hot tea is bad. It can burn your tongue and make you cry. You should have mild tea like me." + +Anna says, "Hot tea is good. Mild tea is bad. It is too weak and boring. You should have hot tea like me." + +They get angry and start to yell. They do not want to share their tea or their dolls. They say, "This is my tea. This is my doll. Go away!" + +Their moms hear them and come to see what is wrong. They see Lily and Anna fighting over tea and dolls. They are sad and shake their heads. They say, "Lily and Anna, you are friends. You should not fight over tea and dolls. You should be kind and share. You can have both mild tea and hot tea. You can take turns and try each other's tea. You can also play with all the dolls together. That is more fun." + +Lily and Anna listen to their moms. They feel sorry and hug each other. They say, "We are sorry. We are friends. We will not fight over tea and dolls. We will be kind and share. We will have both mild tea and hot tea. We will take turns and try each other's tea. We will also play with all the dolls together. That is more fun." + +They smile and have a nice tea party. They talk and laugh and enjoy their tea and dolls. Their moms are happy and join them. They all have a good time. +Sara was very happy today. It was her birthday and she had a big cake with candles. She wanted to celebrate with her family and friends. She opened many presents and played with her new toys. She had a lot of fun. + +But after the party, she was very tired and dirty. She had cake on her face and hands, and juice on her dress. Her mom said she had to take a bath before bed. Sara did not like baths. She said they were boring and cold. + +Her mom had a surprise for her. She gave her a new bathrobe. It was pink and fluffy and had a hood with ears. Sara liked it very much. She put it on and felt warm and cozy. She said it was like a hug. + +She went to the bathroom with her mom. She saw that the tub was full of bubbles and had rubber ducks and boats. Her mom said it was a special bath for her birthday. Sara smiled and got in. She splashed and played with the bubbles and the toys. She said it was fun and not boring at all. + +She got out of the bath and dried herself with a towel. She put on her bathrobe again and hugged her mom. She said thank you for the bath and the bathrobe. Her mom said she was welcome and that she loved her. She took her to her bedroom and tucked her in. She kissed her goodnight and turned off the light. + +Sara felt happy and sleepy. She cuddled with her teddy bear and closed her eyes. She dreamed of her birthday and her bathrobe. She thought it was a weird but wonderful day. +Lila was a little fish who lived in a big pond. She had many friends who liked to swim and play with her. She had shiny scales that sparkled in the sun. She was happy and proud of her scales. + +One day, a big storm came and made the pond very dirty. The water turned brown and muddy. Lila could not see her friends or the plants. She felt scared and lonely. Her scales got filthy and dull. She was sad and ashamed of her scales. + +She swam around, looking for a way out. She saw a small hole in the rocks. She thought maybe she could find clean water there. She squeezed through the hole and found a bright and clear stream. She felt a rush of joy and relief. + +She also saw some other fish who looked like her. They had shiny scales that sparkled in the sun. They smiled and waved at her. They said, "Hello, little fish. Who are you? Where do you come from?" + +Lila told them her name and her story. They listened and nodded. They said, "We are glad you found us. You are welcome here. You belong with us. You have beautiful scales. They are not filthy. They are just different. They are special and unique." + +Lila felt a warm and fuzzy feeling in her heart. She thanked them and joined them. She made new friends who liked to swim and play with her. She was happy and proud of her scales again. She realized that she was not alone. She had a new home and a new family. She was happy. +Sara loved to play on the slide at the park. She liked to go fast and feel the wind in her hair. She always went with her mom or dad, who watched her and cheered her on. They made her feel happy and safe. + +One day, Sara went to the park with her dad. He said he had to make a phone call and told her to wait for him on the bench. Sara nodded and sat down. She saw other kids playing on the slide, but they did not look at her or talk to her. She felt lonely and wished her dad would come back soon. + +She waited and waited, but her dad did not come. She started to feel scared and sad. She wanted to play on the slide, but she did not want to go alone. She looked around and saw a big dog running towards her. It had sharp teeth and loud barks. It made her feel more scared and sad. + +She jumped off the bench and ran to the slide. She hoped the dog would not follow her. She climbed up the ladder and slid down as fast as she could. She hoped her dad would see her and come to help her. She slid down and down, but her dad did not come. She saw the dog waiting for her at the bottom. It made her feel more scared and sad. + +She cried and cried. She did not know what to do. She wished her dad would come and save her. She wished she had a friend to play with. She wished she was not lonely and scared and sad. She cried and cried on the slide. +Lily loved to sing and dance. She wanted to be famous like the stars on TV. She practiced every day in her room, with her teddy bear as her audience. She dreamed of being on a big stage, with lights and music and people clapping for her. + +One day, her mommy told her that there was a talent show at her school. She could sing and dance for everyone. Lily was very happy and excited. She picked her favorite song and dress. She asked her mommy to help her with her hair and makeup. She felt like a star. + +When she got to school, she saw a big stage in the hall. There were many chairs for the people to sit. There were also many other kids who wanted to show their talents. Lily was a little nervous, but she remembered her dream. She waited for her turn, holding her teddy bear. + +Finally, it was time for Lily to go on the stage. She heard her name and walked up the stairs. She saw her mommy and daddy and teacher and friends in the crowd. They smiled and waved at her. She felt happy and brave. She put her teddy bear on a chair and took the microphone. She sang and danced with all her heart. She felt the lights and music and people clapping for her. She felt like a star. + +When she finished, she bowed and smiled. She heard a loud cheer and saw many flowers flying to the stage. She picked one and hugged it. She saw her mommy and daddy running to the stage. They hugged and kissed her. They told her she was amazing and they were proud of her. She felt loved and famous. She kissed her teddy bear and thanked him for being her audience. She felt like a star. +Jill likes to eat celery. She likes the green and the crunch. She likes to dip it in cheese. She has a big bunch of celery in the fridge. + +One day, Jill sees a bunny in the garden. The bunny is white and fluffy. It has long ears and a pink nose. Jill thinks the bunny is lovely. She wants to be friends with the bunny. + +She goes to the fridge and takes some celery. She breaks it into small pieces. She goes to the garden and puts the celery on the grass. She hopes the bunny will come and eat it. + +The bunny sees the celery. It hops over and sniffs it. It likes the smell and the taste. It nibbles on the celery. Jill smiles and watches the bunny. She says hello and tries to pet it. + +But the bunny is scared. It hears a loud noise. It is a dog. The dog is big and brown. It has sharp teeth and a long tail. It runs to the garden and barks at the bunny. It wants to catch the bunny. + +The bunny is in danger. It drops the celery and runs away. It looks for a safe place to hide. Jill is worried. She loves the bunny. She wants to save the bunny. + +She picks up the celery and throws it at the dog. The dog is surprised. It stops and looks at the celery. It sniffs it and bites it. It does not like the celery. It spits it out and makes a face. + +Jill uses this chance to grab the bunny. She holds it in her arms and runs to the house. She closes the door and locks it. The dog cannot get in. The bunny is safe. + +Jill hugs the bunny and kisses it. She gives it more celery and some water. She makes a bed for it in a box. She says she will take care of it. The bunny is happy. It licks Jill and cuddles with her. Jill and the bunny are friends. They both like celery. They both think the other is lovely. +Anna liked to swim in the pool. She had a pink swimsuit and a yellow floaty. She splashed and kicked and laughed with her friends. She was happy. + +But then it was time to go home. Anna did not want to go home. She wanted to swim more. She said no to her mom. She was grumpy. + +Mom said Anna had to take a shower. Anna did not like showers. They were wet and cold and boring. She said no to mom. She was very grumpy. + +Mom was not happy. She said Anna had to be nice and listen. She said showers were good and fun and clean. She said Anna could play with her toys in the shower. She gave Anna a rubber duck and a soap bubble. + +Anna looked at the duck and the bubble. They were cute and shiny and soft. She smiled a little. She said okay to mom. She was not so grumpy. + +Anna took a shower with the duck and the bubble. She made them swim and quack and pop. She giggled and sang and washed. She was happy. + +Mom was happy too. She said Anna was a good girl. She said she was proud of her. She gave Anna a hug and a kiss. She said she loved her. + +Anna loved mom too. She said thank you and sorry. She said she was sorry for being grumpy. She said she had fun in the pool and in the shower. + +Mom said it was okay. She said everyone gets grumpy sometimes. She said the important thing was to be kind and respectful. She said she was glad Anna had fun. + +Anna and mom went to bed. They snuggled and read a story. They said good night and sweet dreams. They were happy. +Lily loves to read books. She likes to learn new words and what they mean. She has a big book with many words and pictures. It is her dictionary. She likes to look at it when she reads other books. + +One day, Lily finds a book with a puzzle. It has words with missing letters. She has to fill in the blanks. She is eager to solve the puzzle. She thinks it will be fun and easy. + +She starts to read the clues. The first one says: "It is a fruit that is red and round." She knows the answer. It is a _ _ _ _ _. She writes "apple" in the blanks. She is happy. + +She reads the next clue. It says: "It is a color that is like the sky and the sea." She knows the answer. It is _ _ _ _. She writes "blue" in the blanks. She is proud. + +She reads the last clue. It says: "It is a word that means the opposite of big." She thinks hard. She does not know the answer. She is stuck. + +She remembers her dictionary. She thinks it might help her. She runs to get it. She opens it and looks for the word. She finds it. It is _ _ _ _ _. She writes "small" in the blanks. She is excited. + +She has solved the puzzle. She is very happy. She shows her book and her dictionary to her mom. Her mom smiles and hugs her. She says: "You are very smart, Lily. I am proud of you." Lily smiles and hugs her mom. She says: "Thank you, mom. I love you." +Lily liked to mix things. She mixed water and soap to make bubbles. She mixed paint and paper to make art. She mixed flour and eggs to make dough. She mixed everything she could find in the kitchen, even when Mom said no. + +One day, Lily found a big book on the shelf. It had many pictures and words. Lily wanted to see what was inside. She took the book to her room and opened it. She saw animals and plants and people and places. She liked the book. She wanted to mix it with something. + +She looked around her room and saw her crayons. She thought they would make the book more pretty. She took her crayons and started to mix them with the book. She drew on the pages, over the pictures and words. She made them red and blue and green and yellow. She mixed them until the book was full of colors. + +Mom came to check on Lily. She saw the book on the floor. She saw the crayons on the bed. She saw the mess on the walls. She was very angry. She picked up the book and looked at it. She saw that it was a very old and special book. It was a book that belonged to her grandma. It was a book that she loved very much. She saw that Lily had spoiled the book with her crayons. She cried and shouted at Lily. + +Lily was scared and sad. She did not know that the book was old and special. She did not know that Mom loved the book very much. She did not know that she had spoiled the book with her crayons. She thought she had made the book more pretty. She cried and said sorry to Mom. She wished she had not mixed the book with anything. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big hill with many flowers. Sara likes flowers. She wants to pick some for her mom. Tom likes flowers too. He wants to help Sara. + +They run to the hill and look for the prettiest flowers. Sara sees a yellow flower with a black eye. She thinks it is funny. She picks it and shows it to Tom. Tom laughs and says it is a sunflower. He picks one too. + +They see more flowers with different colors and eyes. They pick blue flowers, red flowers, pink flowers, and white flowers. They make a big bunch of flowers. They are happy. + +They hear their mom calling them. It is time to go home. They run to their mom with their flowers. Their mom is surprised and happy. She hugs them and says they are very sweet. She says the flowers are beautiful. + +Sara and Tom have wide eyes. They are proud of their flowers. They give them to their mom. They say they love her. Their mom says she loves them too. They go home together. They had a fun day. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they decided to play hide and seek in the house. Ben said, "I will count to ten and you hide. Then I will find you." Lily nodded and ran away to find a good spot. + +Ben closed his eyes and counted. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! Ready or not, here I come!" He opened his eyes and looked around. He saw Lily's pink shoes under the sofa. He smiled and walked towards them. But when he got there, he found only the shoes. Lily was not there. She had tricked him! + +Ben scratched his head and wondered where Lily could be. He heard a giggle from the kitchen. He followed the sound and saw the fridge door open. He thought Lily must be hiding inside. He ran to the fridge and opened it. But he did not see Lily. He saw a big cake with chocolate and sprinkles. It looked yummy. It was their birthday cake for tomorrow. Mom had told them it was very important not to touch it. + +Ben felt hungry and curious. He reached for the cake. He did not see Lily behind him. She had sneaked out of the fridge when he was not looking. She saw Ben touching the cake. She gasped and said, "Ben, no! Mom said no! That is our birthday cake!" + +Ben turned around and saw Lily. He felt guilty and scared. He dropped the cake on the floor. It made a big mess. Mom heard the noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the cake and the twins. She was very angry and sad. She said, "Ben and Lily, what have you done? You ruined your birthday cake! You did not listen to me! You are in big trouble!" + +Ben and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They wished they had not played hide and seek in the house. They wished they had not touched the cake. They wished they had followed Mom's rules. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She also had a small fridge where she kept some cream for her dolls' tea parties. She loved to pretend that she was a princess and her dolls were her friends. + +One day, she invited her cousin Ben to play with her. Ben was not shy at all. He liked to run and jump and make noise. He did not care much for dolls or tea parties. He wanted to play with cars and trucks and guns. He saw Lily's fridge and opened it. + +"Yuck! What is this?" he said, holding a carton of cream. "It smells bad!" + +Lily ran to him and snatched the cream from his hand. "That's my cream for my dolls! Don't touch it!" she said. + +Ben laughed. "Your cream is old and rotten! It has green stuff on it! You can't give that to your dolls! They will get sick!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She had forgotten to check the date on the cream. She had bought it a long time ago and never used it. She wanted to have a nice tea party with her dolls, but now her cream was spoiled. + +She started to cry. "Go away, Ben! You are mean! You ruined my tea party!" + +Ben felt sorry for Lily. He did not mean to make her cry. He wanted to make her happy. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, don't cry. I have something for you. Look!" he said, reaching into his backpack. He pulled out a small jar of strawberry jam. "This is my jam for my sandwiches. It is sweet and yummy. You can use it for your tea party instead of cream. Your dolls will love it!" + +Lily stopped crying. She looked at the jam. It was red and shiny. It smelled good. She smiled. + +"Thank you, Ben. That is very nice of you. Do you want to join my tea party? You can be my prince." + +Ben nodded. He put the jam on the table and took a doll. He did not mind playing with dolls for a while. He wanted to be Lily's friend. + +They had a fun tea party with jam and cookies. They laughed and talked and played. They forgot about the rotten cream. They were happy. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her family. She liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. She was very happy and had a lot of fun. + +But then, she saw a big dog running towards her. She was scared and tried to run away. She stumbled on a rock and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. + +Her family heard her cry and came to help her. Her mom hugged her and kissed her knee. Her dad picked her up and carried her. Her brother gave her his toy car. They told her not to be afraid of the dog. They said the dog was nice and just wanted to play. + +Mia felt better and stopped crying. She looked at the dog and saw that it was wagging its tail and licking its nose. She smiled and reached out her hand. The dog licked her hand and wagged its tail more. Mia giggled and petted the dog. + +She learned that the dog was not mean, but nice. She also learned that her family loved her and helped her when she was hurt. She was very happy and had a lot of fun. +Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a sore throat. Her mom gave her some medicine, but it tasted yucky. Lily did not want to drink it. + +One night, Lily saw a bright light in her room. She looked and saw a fairy. The fairy had wings and a wand. She was very pretty. Lily was not scared. She was curious. + +"Hello, Lily," the fairy said. "I am here to help you. I have some magic medicine for you. It will make you feel better." + +The fairy pointed to a small bottle on her hand. It had a shiny label and a colorful cap. It looked mysterious. Lily wondered what was inside. + +"Can I see it?" Lily asked. + +"Of course," the fairy said. "But you have to promise me something. You have to drink it all, even if it tastes strange. It is very good for you." + +Lily nodded. She trusted the fairy. She took the bottle and opened it. She smelled it. It smelled like flowers and honey. She tasted it. It tasted like candy and juice. She liked it. She drank it all. + +"Good girl," the fairy said. "Now you will feel better soon. And you will have sweet dreams." + +The fairy kissed Lily on the forehead and flew away. Lily smiled and closed her eyes. She felt warm and cozy. She fell asleep. + +The next morning, Lily woke up. She did not cough or hurt anymore. She felt happy and strong. She ran to her mom and hugged her. + +"Mom, I had a visit from a fairy last night," she said. "She gave me some magic medicine. It was yummy and it made me better." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her back. She did not believe in fairies, but she was glad that Lily was well. She kissed her and said, "That's wonderful, Lily. I'm so proud of you. You are a brave and good girl." +One day, Tom and Anna went to the park with their mom. They saw a big pole with a slide on it. Tom wanted to go on the slide, but Anna was scared. She said the pole was too high and the slide was too fast. + +Tom said, "Don't be scared, Anna. The pole is smooth and the slide is fun. I will go first and show you." He climbed up the pole and slid down with a whoosh. He laughed and said, "See, Anna? It's easy and fun. Come on, try it." + +Anna looked at the pole and the slide. She wanted to try it, but she was still scared. She said, "No, Tom. I don't want to go on the slide. I want to play with the swings." + +Tom said, "But the swings are boring. The slide is better. Come on, Anna. Don't be a baby." He tried to pull Anna to the pole, but Anna resisted. She said, "No, Tom. Stop it. You are hurting me." + +Mom saw Tom and Anna fighting. She said, "Tom, Anna, what are you doing? Why are you fighting?" She went to them and separated them. She said, "Tom, you can't force Anna to go on the slide. She is scared and that's okay. You have to respect her feelings. And Anna, you can't prevent Tom from going on the slide. He likes it and that's okay. You have to let him have fun. Why don't you both find something you can enjoy together?" + +Tom and Anna looked at each other. They felt sorry for fighting. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom. Sorry, Anna." They hugged and said, "We love you, Mom. We love you, Tom. We love you, Anna." Mom smiled and said, "I love you, too, Tom and Anna. Now, let's go and have some fun." She took them to the sandbox, where they played happily together. They made a castle, a bridge, and a tunnel. They forgot about the pole and the slide. They had fun with each other. +Lily loves ponies. She has a toy pony that she hugs and plays with every day. She wishes she could see a real pony. One day, her mom says they are going to the farm. Lily is very happy. + +At the farm, Lily sees many animals. She sees cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens. She hears them make noises. She wants to pet them, but mom says some of them might bite. Lily is careful. + +Then, Lily sees a big barn. She wonders what is inside. She runs to the barn and opens the door. She sees hay, tools, and a tractor. She also sees something else. She sees a black pony. + +The black pony is small and cute. It has a shiny coat and a long mane. It looks at Lily with big brown eyes. Lily smiles and walks to the pony. She says hello and reaches out her hand. The pony sniffs her hand and licks it. Lily giggles. + +Lily and the pony become friends. She pets the pony and feeds it some carrots. She asks mom if she can ride the pony. Mom says yes, but only with the farmer's help. The farmer puts a saddle and a bridle on the pony. He helps Lily climb on the pony's back. He holds the reins and walks with them. + +Lily feels like she is flying. She holds on to the pony's mane and feels the wind in her hair. She looks around and sees the farm and the sky. She is very happy. She thanks the pony and the farmer. She says goodbye and gives the pony a hug. She hopes to see the pony again. She loves ponies. +Sara and Tom love to play with their toy train. They have a big track with bridges, tunnels and stations. They take turns to be the driver and the passenger. They make noises like a real train: choo-choo, chug-chug, beep-beep. + +One day, they decide to play a game. They pretend that the train is going to different places. They say the name of the place and repeat it three times. For example, Sara says: "We are going to the zoo, zoo, zoo." Tom says: "We are going to the park, park, park." They have fun saying and repeating the names. + +But then, Tom makes a mistake. He says: "We are going to the moon, moon, moon." Sara laughs and says: "No, silly, the train can't go to the moon. The moon is in the sky, sky, sky." Tom feels embarrassed. He says: "Sorry, I was joking, joking, joking." Sara says: "It's okay, I like jokes, jokes, jokes." They hug and smile. + +They continue to play with their train. They go to many places and repeat them three times. They have a lot of fun. They are happy, happy, happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars. Tom has a big car that is red and shiny. Mia has a small car that is blue and soft. They take turns to push their cars on the floor and make noises. + +One day, they see a new car in the park. It is very fancy. It has four doors, a roof, and wheels that can move. It also has lights, horns, and music. Tom and Mia want to play with the fancy car. They run to it and look inside. + +But the fancy car is not for playing. It is for a wedding. A man and a woman are getting married. They are wearing nice clothes and smiling. They see Tom and Mia and say hello. They tell them that the fancy car is theirs and they are going to ride in it. + +Tom and Mia are sorry. They did not know that the fancy car was for a wedding. They say sorry to the man and the woman. They wish them a happy day. The man and the woman are kind. They let Tom and Mia touch the fancy car and take a picture with it. They also give them some candy and balloons. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They thank the man and the woman. They go back to their cars and play. They pretend that their cars are fancy too. They have fun with their cars and their candy and their balloons. They are still friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many things inside. They see hats and coats and shoes and flags. They see guns and swords and helmets and medals. They see pictures of people and places. + +"What are these?" Lily asks. + +"These are things from war," Ben says. He knows a little about war from his grandpa. "War is when people fight and hurt each other. It is bad and sad." + +"Why do they fight?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe they want different things. Maybe they don't care about each other. Maybe they are angry or scared," Ben says. + +Lily and Ben look at the things from war. They feel sorry for the people who fought and got hurt. They don't want to fight or hurt anyone. They want to care and help and share. + +They decide to play a different game. They put on the hats and coats and shoes and flags. They pretend to be funny soldiers. They don't use the guns and swords and helmets and medals. They use the pictures of people and places. They make up stories about the people and places. They say nice things and make jokes and laugh. + +They have fun playing with the things from war. But they know that war is not fun. They know that war is bad and sad. They are happy to be friends. They care about each other. They hope that everyone can be friends and care about each other. They hope that there will be no more war. +Lily was playing with her toys in the bathroom. She liked to make them swim in the sink. She turned on the faucet and filled the sink with water. She put her dolls and cars in the water and made them talk to each other. + +"Hello, I am a princess," said one doll. "Do you want to come to my castle?" + +"Vroom, vroom, I am a race car," said one car. "I can go very fast and win the race." + +Lily smiled and watched them play. She did not see that the water was getting higher and higher in the sink. She did not hear that the faucet was still running. + +Soon, the water spilled over the edge of the sink and onto the floor. Lily saw the water and gasped. She did not know what to do. She panicked. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" she cried. "The water is everywhere!" + +Mommy heard Lily's cry and ran to the bathroom. She saw the mess and turned off the faucet. She grabbed a towel and started to dry the floor. + +"Lily, what happened?" she asked. "Why did you leave the faucet on?" + +Lily felt bad. She did not mean to make a mess. She was sorry. + +"I was playing with my toys," she said. "I forgot to turn off the faucet. I'm sorry, mommy." + +Mommy hugged Lily and kissed her head. + +"It's okay, Lily," she said. "I'm glad you're not hurt. But next time, you have to be careful with the water. Water can be dangerous and cold. And it can make a big mess." + +Lily nodded and hugged mommy back. + +"I'm sorry, mommy," she said. "I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily," mommy said. "Now let's clean up and get you some dry clothes." +Anna liked to draw and paint. She was gifted with colors and shapes. She made many pictures for her family and friends. She used paper, crayons, paints and stamps. She had a big box of stamps with different animals and flowers. + +One day, Anna wanted to make a picture for her grandma. She took out her paper, crayons, paints and stamps. She drew a house, a tree, a sun and a bird. She painted them with bright colors. She wanted to add some stamps to make it more beautiful. She looked for her favorite stamp, a butterfly. + +But she could not find it. She searched in her box, under her bed, in her closet. She asked her mom and dad, but they did not know. She was sad and angry. She thought someone had taken her stamp. She blamed her brother, Tom. + +"Tom, you took my stamp! Give it back!" she shouted. + +"No, I did not. I don't like your stamps. They are for babies." Tom said. + +"Yes, you did. You are a liar and a thief. I hate you!" Anna said. + +She grabbed Tom's toy car and threw it on the floor. It broke into pieces. Tom cried and ran to his mom. + +Anna felt bad. She did not mean to break Tom's toy. She loved her brother, even if he was annoying sometimes. She realized she had made a mistake. She had no proof that Tom had taken her stamp. Maybe she had lost it or forgotten it somewhere. She had been mean and rude to Tom. She had hurt his feelings and his toy. + +She decided to say sorry to Tom. She went to his room and knocked on the door. + +"Tom, can I come in?" she asked. + +Tom opened the door. He had a band-aid on his finger. He had cut himself on the broken toy. + +"Tom, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I don't know where my stamp is, but I shouldn't have blamed you. I shouldn't have thrown your toy. I'm sorry I made you cry and bleed. Can you forgive me?" Anna said. + +Tom looked at Anna. He saw that she was sincere. He felt sorry for her too. He knew she loved her stamp and her grandma. He hugged her and said: + +"It's okay, Anna. I forgive you. I'm sorry I called you a baby. You are not a baby. You are gifted. You make beautiful pictures. I have a surprise for you. Come with me." + +Tom took Anna to the kitchen. He showed her a cake that he and mom had baked. It had candles and icing and sprinkles. It also had a big butterfly on top. + +"Happy birthday, Anna! This is your cake. And this is your gift." Tom said. + +He gave Anna a small box wrapped in paper. Anna opened it. Inside was her butterfly stamp. She had left it in the kitchen the last time she used it. She had forgotten about it. + +"Tom, thank you! This is the best gift ever! You are the best brother ever! I love you!" Anna said. + +She kissed Tom and hugged him. She put her stamp on her picture for grandma. She blew out the candles and cut the cake. She shared it with Tom and mom and dad. They all smiled and laughed and ate. + +Anna learned a lesson. She learned to be careful with her things and not to lose them. She learned to be honest and not to accuse others without proof. She learned to be kind and not to hurt others. She learned to be grateful and not to take things for granted. She learned to be happy and not to burn with anger. She learned to love and be loved. She was a gifted girl. +Lily and Ben are adventurous. They like to explore new places. One day, they go to the desert with their mom and dad. They see many cactuses. Cactuses are plants with spikes. They are green and sometimes have flowers. + +Lily and Ben want to touch a cactus. They think it looks soft and pretty. They run to a big cactus. Their mom and dad say, "Stop! Don't touch the cactus! It will hurt you!" But Lily and Ben do not listen. They reach out their hands to the cactus. + +Ouch! The cactus spikes poke their fingers. Lily and Ben cry. They say, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" Their mom and dad come to help them. They take out the spikes and put band-aids on their fingers. They say, "We told you not to touch the cactus. It is not soft and pretty. It is sharp and dangerous. You have to be careful when you explore new places." + +Lily and Ben say, "We are sorry. We did not listen. We learned our lesson. We will be more careful next time." They hug their mom and dad. They still like to be adventurous, but they also like to be safe. They look at the cactus from far away. They say, "Bye, cactus. You are not our friend." +Ben and Lily like to play in the park. They see many trees, flowers and birds. They are happy and healthy. They love the land. + +One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a loud noise and a big shovel. The truck digs up the land and makes a big hole. The trees, flowers and birds are gone. Ben and Lily are sad and angry. + +They run to the truck and shout, "Stop! Stop! You are hurting the land! The land is our friend! We need the land to be healthy and happy!" + +The truck driver sees Ben and Lily. He is surprised and stops the truck. He gets out and talks to them. He says, "I'm sorry, kids. I didn't know you liked the land so much. I'm here to build a new road. The road will help people go faster and easier." + +Ben and Lily say, "But we don't need a new road. We need the land. The land helps us breathe and grow and play. The land is beautiful and alive. Can you please save the land and not build the road?" + +The truck driver thinks for a moment. He says, "You know what, kids? You are right. The land is more important than the road. I will save the land and not build the road. I will go somewhere else and find another way. Thank you for telling me." + +Ben and Lily smile and hug the truck driver. They say, "Thank you for saving the land. You are a good person. We are happy and healthy. We love the land." + +The truck driver smiles and hugs them back. He says, "You are welcome, kids. You are smart and brave. I'm happy and healthy too. I love the land too." + +They wave goodbye and the truck driver leaves. Ben and Lily go back to the park and play. They see the trees, flowers and birds come back. They are happy and healthy. They love the land. +Lily liked to write stories with her crayons. She had many colors, but her favorite was black. She thought black was a good color for scary stories. She liked to make up stories about monsters and ghosts and witches. + +One day, it was very gloomy outside. The sky was gray and the wind was loud. Lily decided to write a story about a gloomy day. She took her black crayon and a big piece of paper. She wrote: + +"Once upon a time, there was a gloomy day. A big monster came out of the clouds. He had sharp teeth and red eyes. He roared and made the wind blow harder. He wanted to eat all the people and animals. He was very hungry and mean." + +Lily was proud of her story. She showed it to her mom. Her mom looked at the paper and smiled. + +"That's a very scary story, Lily," her mom said. "But you know, gloomy days are not always bad. Sometimes, they can be fun and cozy. Do you want to hear a story about a gloomy day?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to hear stories too. + +"Okay," her mom said. "Let me tell you a story about a gloomy day. Once upon a time, there was a gloomy day. A little girl and her mom stayed inside their house. They made hot chocolate and cookies. They read books and played games. They cuddled and laughed. They were very happy and warm. They did not mind the gloomy day. They loved each other very much." + +Lily smiled. She liked her mom's story. She hugged her mom and said: + +"I love you, mom. And I love gloomy days too. They are not so scary after all." +Timmy was a lonely boy. He had no friends at school. He liked to play with his toys, but he wished he had someone to talk to. He liked to eat muffins, but he had no one to share them with. + +One day, he saw a big dog in the park. The dog was brown and furry. It had a red collar. Timmy thought the dog looked friendly. He wanted to pet the dog. He took a muffin from his backpack and walked towards the dog. + +"Hello, doggy," Timmy said. "Do you want a muffin? I have a muffin for you. You can be my friend." + +The dog saw Timmy and the muffin. The dog was hungry. It wanted the muffin. It did not want to be Timmy's friend. It barked and ran towards Timmy. + +Timmy was scared. He tried to run away, but the dog was faster. The dog jumped on Timmy and bit his arm. Timmy dropped the muffin and screamed. He felt a lot of pain. + +People heard Timmy's scream and came to help. They chased the dog away and called an ambulance. Timmy was bleeding and crying. He had to go to the hospital. He still had no friends. He still had no muffins. He was still lonely. +Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. She always had a pocket full of things she found on her journeys. She had a shiny stone, a feather, a button, and a little toy car. + +One day, she saw a big tree with many branches and leaves. She wanted to climb it and see what was up there. She put her things in her pocket and started to go up. She was careful not to slip or fall. + +When she reached the top, she saw a big nest with three baby birds. They were fluffy and cute, and they made chirping noises. Lily smiled and said hello to them. She wanted to be their friend. + +She took out her shiny stone and showed it to them. They looked at it with curiosity and tried to peck it. Lily laughed and said, "No, no, this is not food. This is a gift for you." She attached the stone to a twig and put it in the nest. The baby birds liked it and played with it. + +Lily was happy to share her things with the baby birds. She also gave them her feather, her button, and her little toy car. They were very grateful and snuggled with her. Lily felt warm and cozy in the nest. She decided to stay there for a while and enjoy the view. She had made new friends and had a new adventure. +Tom was a little boy who liked to wander. He did not listen to his mom and dad when they told him to stay near the house. He wanted to see the earth and the things on it. + +One day, he wandered too far. He went to a place where the earth was dry and brown. There were no trees or flowers or animals. Only rocks and dust. He felt hot and thirsty and tired. He wanted to go back home, but he did not know the way. + +He saw a big hole in the earth. He thought maybe there was water inside. He walked to the edge and looked down. He saw something shiny and round. He wanted to touch it. He leaned over and reached out his hand. + +But he slipped and fell. He screamed and cried, but no one heard him. He hit the shiny thing and it broke. It was a glass bottle. The glass cut his skin and made him bleed. He felt pain and fear and sadness. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad. He wished he had not wandered too far. But it was too late. He was alone and hurt and trapped. He closed his eyes and waited for the end. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the big room with many toys. One day, they find a door in the wall. They open the door and see a weird room. The room is dark and has no toys. It has only a big bed and a small lamp. + +Lily and Tom are curious. They go inside the weird room. They see a book on the bed. They pick up the book and look at it. The book has many pictures and words. They try to read the words, but they are too hard. They see a word that says "end". They wonder what it means. + +Suddenly, the door closes behind them. They hear a loud noise. They are scared. They run to the door and try to open it, but it is locked. They shout for help, but no one hears them. They are trapped in the weird room. They wish they never opened the door. They hug each other and cry. They hope someone will find them soon. They want to go back to the big room with many toys. They want to play and have fun. They want to end this bad day. +Lily was a lucky girl. She had a big bed, a soft toy and a nice mom. Every night, mom would read her a letter from dad. Dad was far away, but he loved Lily very much. He wrote her letters to tell her stories and jokes and to say good night. + +One night, Lily was very tired. She had played a lot with her friends and had eaten a big dinner. She was ready to sleep. Mom came to her room with a letter from dad. She opened it and read it to Lily. It said: + +"Hello, my sweet Lily. I miss you and mom a lot. I hope you had a fun day. Do you know what I saw today? I saw a big elephant. It was gray and had a long nose. It made a loud sound like this: 'Prrrrr!' It was funny. I wish you could see it too. Maybe one day we will go to see the elephants together. But for now, I want you to sleep well and have sweet dreams. I love you, my Lily. Good night. Dad." + +Lily smiled and hugged mom. She said, "I love you, mom. I love you, dad. I love the elephants. I want to see them too." Mom kissed her and said, "I love you, Lily. You are a lucky girl. And dad is a lucky dad. Now, close your eyes and sleep." Lily closed her eyes and cuddled her toy. She felt happy and warm. She slept. +Anna and Ben like to play at the park. They see a big net that they can climb on. They run to the net and start to climb. They have fun going up and down and across the net. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a big truck that is coming to the park. The truck is very noisy and makes Anna and Ben scared. They stop climbing and look at the truck. + +The truck stops near the net and a man gets out. He has a hat and a tool. He says he is here to fix the net. He says the net is old and has a hole. He says Anna and Ben have to get off the net so he can work. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They like the net and they do not want to leave. But they listen to the man and get off the net. They say goodbye to the net and hope it will be fixed soon. They go to another part of the park and find a slide. They slide down and up and have fun again. They forget about the noisy truck and the broken net. +Anna likes to play with her toys in her room. She has many toys, but her favorite is a little doll with a pink dress and long hair. She calls her doll Lily. Anna likes to pretend that Lily is her friend and they go on adventures together. + +One day, Anna finds a new toy in her room. It is a big flashlight with a bright bulb. Anna wonders what it does. She turns it on and off and sees the light shine on the wall. She thinks it is fun. She decides to show it to Lily. + +Anna picks up Lily and the flashlight and leads them to the closet. She opens the door and goes inside. She closes the door behind her and turns on the flashlight. She says to Lily, "Look, we are in a cave! We can explore and find treasures!" + +Anna and Lily walk around the closet with the flashlight. They see Anna's clothes, shoes, books, and boxes. Anna pretends that they are rocks, animals, plants, and chests. She makes up stories about what they see and what they do. Lily listens and smiles. + +They have a lot of fun in the closet. They forget about the time and the noise outside. They only hear their own voices and the flashlight's bulb. They are happy and brave. They are the best friends in the world. +Tom was a boy who liked to eat a lot. He ate more than his friends and his family. He ate when he was not hungry. He ate things that were not good for him. He ate so much that his clothes became too small. + +One day, he went to a party with his friends. There was a big cake on the table. Tom wanted to eat the whole cake by himself. He did not want to share with his friends. He waited until no one was looking. Then he took the cake and ran to a corner. + +But the cake was not a real cake. It was a fake cake made of soap and paper. Tom did not know that. He took a big bite of the cake. It tasted very bad. It tasted like soap and paper. Tom spat out the cake. He felt sick. He felt a pain in his mouth. + +Everyone saw what Tom did. They laughed at him. They pointed at him. They called him greedy and silly. Tom felt very embarrassed. He felt ashamed of himself. He wished he had not eaten the cake. He wished he had shared with his friends. + +Tom learned a lesson that day. He learned that eating too much is not good. He learned that sharing is good. He learned that being greedy and silly can make him embarrassed and ashamed. He said sorry to his friends. He said sorry to the host of the party. He said he would not eat so much again. He said he would share with his friends. His friends forgave him. They gave him a hug. They gave him a piece of real cake. Tom smiled. He felt better. He felt happy. He enjoyed the taste of the real cake. He enjoyed the taste of friendship. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big house with a fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's enter the house," Tom said. "Maybe there are toys and candy." + +"No, Tom, we can't," Lily said. "The house is not ours. Mommy said we should not go to places we don't know." + +But Tom did not listen. He climbed over the fence and ran to the door. He opened it and went in. Lily followed him. She was scared. + +Inside the house, there was no one. There were no toys and no candy. There were only plastic bags and boxes. The house was dirty and smelly. Tom and Lily felt sad. They saw a picture on the wall. It was a family with a mommy, a daddy and a baby. They looked happy. + +"Who are they?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe they lived here before. Maybe they were poor and had to leave." + +Tom and Lily heard a noise. It was a dog. It was big and angry. It barked and growled. It saw Tom and Lily and ran to them. + +"Help!" Tom and Lily screamed. They were very scared. They ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. They were trapped. + +"Please, someone, help us!" they cried. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They want to find their cars and trucks. They start to search in the box. + +"Look, I found a red car!" Ben says. He holds it up and makes a vroom sound. + +"Good for you, Ben!" Lily says. She keeps searching. "Where is my pink truck? I can't see it." + +She dumps out the toys on the grass. She looks and looks. She still can't find her pink truck. + +"Maybe it is dirty," Ben says. "Maybe we need to wash it." + +He runs to the hose and turns it on. He sprays water on the toys. He washes the cars and trucks. He has fun. + +Lily runs to the hose too. She helps Ben wash the toys. She hopes to find her pink truck. + +She sees something shiny in the water. She picks it up. It is her pink truck! It was very dirty. Now it is clear and bright. + +"Yay, I found it!" Lily says. She hugs her pink truck. She is happy. + +"Let's play with our cars and trucks!" Ben says. He grabs his red car. He is happy too. + +They play with their cars and trucks on the grass. They make vroom and beep sounds. They have a lot of fun. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the garden. They dig in the dirt and look for worms. Worms are long and slimy and wriggle a lot. + +One day, they find a very big worm. It is as long as Ben's arm. It is also very old. It has a lot of wrinkles and spots on its skin. Ben and Sam are very happy. They want to keep the worm as a pet. + +"Let's plan a home for the worm," Ben says. "We can make a box with some dirt and leaves and water. The worm will like that." + +"Good plan," Sam says. "But where will we get a box?" + +They look around the garden. They see a big cardboard box near the shed. It is empty and has a lid. They run to the box and lift it up. They are surprised by what they see. + +Inside the box, there is a cat. The cat is sleeping. It is very fluffy and has stripes. It opens one eye and looks at Ben and Sam. It does not look happy. + +"Meow!" the cat says. It jumps out of the box and runs away. + +Ben and Sam are scared. They drop the box and the worm. The worm falls on the ground and crawls away. + +"Oh no!" Ben says. "We lost our worm!" + +"And our box!" Sam says. + +They are very sad. They sit on the grass and cry. They wish they had a worm and a box. They do not like the cat. The cat is mean. +Tom was a bad boy. He liked to take things that were not his. One day, he saw a shiny knife in the kitchen. He wanted to play with it. He waited until his mom was busy. Then he climbed on a chair and reached for the knife. + +But the knife was in a drawer with a lock. Tom could not open it. He looked around and saw a key on the counter. He grabbed the key and tried to unlock the drawer. He heard a click. He smiled and pulled the drawer open. + +He took the knife and ran to his room. He did not know that the knife was cheap and broken. The blade was loose and wobbly. He did not care. He thought it was fun to cut his toys and his books. He made a big mess. + +His mom heard the noise and came to his room. She saw the knife and the mess. She was very angry and scared. She took the knife from Tom and threw it in the trash. She told Tom that he was very naughty and that he could hurt himself or others with the knife. She made him clean up his room and gave him a time out. + +Tom was very sorry. He learned his lesson. He never took things that were not his again. He never played with knives again. He said sorry to his mom and hugged her. He was a good boy. +Sara liked to look at the stars at night. She thought they were pretty and shiny. She wanted to invite a star to her birthday party. She thought a star would make her party more fun. + +She asked her mom how to invite a star. Her mom said she could write a letter and put it in a balloon. She said the balloon would fly up to the sky and the star would see it. Sara thought that was a good idea. She wrote a letter with her crayons. She said, "Dear star, please come to my party. I like you. You are bright and sparkly. Love, Sara." + +She put the letter in a balloon and tied a ribbon to it. She asked her dad to help her blow up the balloon. He did and he gave it to her. She said, "Thank you, dad. You are thoughtful." She ran outside and let go of the balloon. She watched it go up and up until it was very small. She hoped the star would get her letter. + +The next day, it was her birthday. She had a cake and candles and presents. She had her friends and family with her. She was happy. She looked at the sky and saw a star. It was twinkling and smiling at her. She thought the star came to her party. She waved at the star and said, "Thank you, star. You are thoughtful, too." She made a wish and blew out the candles. She wished for more stars to be her friends. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play hide and seek in the park. Lila is good at hiding. She can hide behind trees, under benches, and in bushes. Tom is good at seeking. He can run fast, look around, and listen for sounds. + +One day, they play hide and seek near the road. Lila runs to find a good spot. She sees a big hole in the ground. She thinks it is a good place to hide. She jumps in the hole and covers herself with earth. She is very quiet and still. + +Tom starts to seek. He looks behind trees, under benches, and in bushes. He cannot find Lila. He calls her name, but she does not answer. He gets worried. He runs to the road and asks people if they have seen Lila. They say no. He runs back to the park and looks some more. He still cannot find Lila. + +Lila is in the hole. She is scared. She cannot breathe well. She wants to get out, but she cannot move. She cries for help, but no one hears her. She feels very cold and tired. She closes her eyes and falls asleep. + +Tom never finds Lila. He goes home and tells his mom. His mom calls the police. The police come and search the park. They find the hole in the ground. They dig up the earth and find Lila. But it is too late. Lila is not alive. She is dead. Tom is very sad. He misses his friend. He wishes he had never played hide and seek near the road. +Lila was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had a big box full of dolls, cars, blocks and books. She liked to make up stories with them and pretend they were her friends. + +One day, she found a new toy in her box. It was a small, furry rat with a long tail and bright eyes. Lila was excited to see it. She picked it up and hugged it. She said, "Hello, rat. You are so cute. Do you want to play with me?" + +The rat did not say anything. It just squeaked and wriggled in her arms. Lila did not mind. She thought the rat was happy to be with her. She took it to her bed and showed it her other toys. She said, "Look, rat. These are my toys. They are nice and fun. You can play with them too. You belong here with me." + +The rat looked at the toys. It saw a doll with long hair, a car with shiny wheels, a block with letters and a book with pictures. The rat did not like them. It did not want to play with them. It wanted to find some food and a hole to hide in. It did not belong here with Lila. + +The rat waited for Lila to fall asleep. Then it bit her finger and ran away. Lila woke up and cried. She said, "Ow, rat. Why did you hurt me? I thought you were my friend. I thought you belonged here with me." + +But the rat was gone. It had found a hole in the wall and crawled inside. It did not care about Lila or her toys. It only cared about itself. It belonged there with the other rats. +Tom is a dog. He likes to run and play and bark. He lives in a lab with other dogs. The lab is a big place with many rooms and machines. Some people work in the lab. They wear white coats and give the dogs food and water and toys. + +One day, Tom sees a new person in the lab. He is a man with a red hat and a big bag. He does not wear a white coat. He looks at the dogs and makes notes on a paper. He does not smile or talk to the dogs. He is rude. + +Tom does not like the rude man. He wants to go and say hello and sniff him. But the white coat people tell him to stay. They say the rude man is here to check the dogs and the lab. They say he is important and busy. They say Tom has to be good and quiet. + +Tom does not want to stay. He wants to run and play and bark. He does not care if the rude man is important and busy. He thinks the rude man is mean and boring. He waits for a chance to escape. + +When the rude man opens the door to leave, Tom sees his chance. He runs after him and jumps on him. He knocks him down and licks his face. He barks and wags his tail. He thinks he is being friendly and funny. + +But the rude man does not think so. He screams and pushes Tom away. He drops his bag and his paper. He gets up and runs away. He is angry and scared. + +The white coat people are shocked and sorry. They run after the rude man and apologize. They pick up his bag and his paper. They scold Tom and take him back to his room. They say he is a bad dog and he has to stay. + +Tom does not understand. He thinks he is a good dog and he was just playing. He does not like to stay. He is sad and lonely. He misses his friends and his toys. He hopes the rude man will not come back. He hopes the white coat people will forgive him and let him run and play and bark again. +Tom liked to play with his ship. It was his own ship. He made it from a big box and some paper. He painted it blue and red. He put a flag on it. It was an important ship. + +One day, Tom took his ship to the park. He wanted to sail it on the pond. He saw some ducks and some fish. He said hello to them. He put his ship on the water. He pushed it with a stick. He was happy. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew his ship away. Tom ran after it. He was scared. He did not want to lose his ship. It was his own ship. It was an important ship. + +He saw his ship go near a bridge. He hoped it would stop there. He ran to the bridge. He looked down. He saw his ship. But he also saw a big dog. The dog saw his ship too. The dog jumped into the water. It swam to his ship. It bit his ship. It tore his ship apart. + +Tom was sad. He cried. He lost his ship. It was his own ship. It was an important ship. He wished he had not taken it to the park. He wished he had kept it at home. He learned a hard lesson. He learned to be careful with his things. He learned to love his things. He learned to own his things. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. Lily had long hair that she tied in a knot. Tom had chubby cheeks that he liked to puff up. They had fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. + +One day, a mean boy came to the park. He saw Lily and Tom and wanted to tease them. He ran up to Lily and pulled her hair knot. He made her cry. He ran up to Tom and pinched his cheeks. He made him angry. + +Lily and Tom tried to get away from the mean boy, but he was faster. He chased them all over the park. He laughed and called them names. He did not stop. + +Lily and Tom ran to the road, hoping to find help. They did not see the big car that was coming fast. The car hit them and they fell down. They did not get up. + +The mean boy saw what happened and he was scared. He ran away and hid. He did not tell anyone. He felt bad and sorry, but it was too late. Lily and Tom were gone. +Sara liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had a pink skirt and long hair. Sara liked to brush her hair and make her dance. + +One day, Sara saw her brother Tom playing with his cars. He had many cars, but his favorite was a red one. Tom liked to zoom his car and make it crash. Sara wanted to join him and play with his cars too. + +She asked Tom, "Can I play with you?" Tom said, "No, this is my car. Go away." Sara felt sad. She said, "Please, I want to play with you. I can share my dolls with you." Tom said, "No, I don't like dolls. They are boring. Go away." + +Sara did not go away. She grabbed Tom's car and ran away. Tom was angry. He chased Sara and shouted, "Give me back my car. That is mine." Sara ran faster and faster. She did not see the rock on the ground. She tripped and fell. Tom's car flew out of her hand and hit the wall. It broke into pieces. + +Sara and Tom both cried. Sara said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I did not mean to break your car." Tom said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I should have let you play with me." They hugged and said, "I love you." They went to their mom and showed her the broken car. Mom said, "It's okay, accidents happen. I can fix your car with some glue. And you can play with each other's toys. Sharing is caring." Sara and Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, mom." They went back to their room and played together. Sara gave Lily to Tom and Tom gave his car to Sara. They had fun and learned to be nice. +Mia and Leo were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to make new ones with things they found. Mia had a big idea. She took a hanger from the closet and bent it into a circle. Then she wrapped a scarf around it. She made a pretty wreath. + +"Look, Leo, I made a wreath for you!" Mia said. She put the wreath on Leo's head. Leo smiled and gazed at his sister. He liked the wreath. It was soft and colorful. + +"Thank you, Mia, you are very generous!" Leo said. He hugged Mia. He wanted to give her something too. He looked around the room. He saw a paper bag and some crayons. He had another big idea. He took the paper bag and cut out two holes for eyes. Then he drew a funny face on it. He made a mask. + +"Look, Mia, I made a mask for you!" Leo said. He put the mask on Mia's face. Mia laughed and gazed at her brother. She liked the mask. It was silly and fun. + +"Thank you, Leo, you are very generous!" Mia said. She hugged Leo. They both wore their gifts and played together. They were happy. They had many toys, but they liked to make new ones with each other. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with balls. They have many balls of different colors and sizes. They throw them, kick them, roll them and catch them. + +One day, they find a new ball in the park. It is big and shiny and silver. It looks like the moon. Tom and Mia are curious. They want to play with it. + +"Wow, look at this ball!" Tom says. "It is so round and pretty!" + +"Can we take it home?" Mia asks. "Maybe it is magic!" + +They try to lift the ball, but it is too heavy. They push it, but it does not move. They kick it, but it hurts their feet. They are confused. + +"Why is this ball so hard?" Tom wonders. "It is not like our other balls!" + +"Maybe it is not a ball!" Mia realizes. "Maybe it is something else!" + +They look around and see a sign. It says: "Warning! Do not touch! This is a powerful magnet!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They run away from the ball. They do not want to play with it anymore. + +They go back to their other balls. They are soft and light and fun. They are happy. + +They learn a new word: magnet. They do not like magnets. They like balls. +Lily liked to speak to her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a bear named Bobo. Bobo was soft and brown and had a red bow. Lily would tell Bobo stories and secrets and jokes. + +One day, Lily's mom made salad for lunch. Lily did not like salad. She liked pizza and pasta and cake. She did not want to eat the green leaves and the red tomatoes and the yellow cheese. She pushed her plate away and said, "No, thank you." + +Lily's mom said, "You have to eat some salad, Lily. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. Just try a little bit, please." She put a small piece of salad on Lily's fork and held it out to her. + +Lily looked at the salad and then at Bobo. She had an idea. She took the fork and said, "Okay, mom, I will try it." But instead of putting the salad in her mouth, she gave it to Bobo. She said, "Here, Bobo, you can have it. You are a tough bear. You like salad." + +Bobo did not say anything. He just stared at the salad with his black eyes. Lily smiled and said, "See, mom, Bobo likes it. He is eating it. Yum, yum, yum." She made chewing noises and pretended that Bobo was eating the salad. + +Lily's mom saw what Lily was doing. She was not fooled. She said, "Lily, that is very silly. Bobo is not eating the salad. He is a toy. He cannot eat anything. You have to eat the salad yourself. It is not fair to give it to Bobo. He does not want it." + +Lily felt bad. She did not want to make Bobo unhappy. She did not want to be silly. She wanted to be a good girl. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Bobo. I will eat the salad. Maybe I will like it." She took the fork and put the salad in her mouth. She chewed and swallowed. It was not so bad. It was crunchy and fresh and a little bit sweet. She said, "It is not bad, mom. It is okay. I will eat some more." + +Lily's mom smiled and said, "That's my girl. I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a brave and smart girl. You tried something new. And you are a good friend to Bobo. He is happy that you ate the salad. He does not like salad. He likes honey and berries and nuts." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love Bobo. He is my best friend. He likes to speak to me. He tells me stories and secrets and jokes." She hugged Bobo and gave him a kiss. Bobo did not say anything. He just smiled with his black eyes. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with clay. They had many colors of clay and they made different shapes with them. One day, they found a big piece of white clay that was very smooth and soft. They wanted to make something with it, but they did not agree on what to make. + +"I want to make a snowman!" Tom said. He liked snow and winter. + +"No, I want to make a cake!" Lily said. She liked sweets and parties. + +They both pulled the clay, trying to get it for themselves. But the clay was too strong and it did not break. It only stretched and stretched until it was very thin. + +"Let go, Tom!" Lily shouted. + +"Let go, Lily!" Tom shouted. + +They pulled harder and harder, until the clay finally split in two. They each got a piece, but it was very small and not smooth anymore. It was rough and wrinkled. + +They looked at their pieces and felt sad. They did not want to make anything with them anymore. They wished they had the big piece of white clay again. + +They looked at each other and saw that they were both sad. They felt sorry for what they had done. They did not want to fight anymore. They wanted to play together. + +"Tom, I'm sorry. Do you want to make a snowman with me?" Lily asked. + +"Lily, I'm sorry. Do you want to make a cake with me?" Tom asked. + +They smiled and nodded. They put their pieces of clay together and made a new shape. It was not a snowman or a cake. It was something else. It was a wonder. It had a round body, a cone hat, a cherry nose, and stick arms. It was funny and cute. + +They laughed and hugged. They were happy again. They had made a wonder with their clay. They had made a friend. +Sara was a shy girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She also had a shiny gold necklace that her grandma gave her. She loved her necklace very much and wore it every day. + +One day, a new boy came to her kindergarten. His name was Tom and he was very loud and bossy. He liked to take other kids' toys and make fun of them. He saw Sara's gold necklace and wanted it for himself. He walked up to her and said, "Hey, give me your necklace. It's mine now." + +Sara was scared and tried to hide behind her dollhouse. She said, "No, it's not yours. It's mine. Grandma gave it to me. Go away." + +Tom did not listen. He grabbed her necklace and tried to pull it off her neck. Sara cried and held on to it. She said, "Stop it. You're hurting me. Let go of my necklace." + +Then, a teacher saw what was happening and came to help. She said, "Tom, what are you doing? That's not nice. You can't take Sara's necklace. That's hers. Give it back to her right now." + +Tom let go of the necklace and looked angry. He said, "But I want it. It's shiny and pretty. I don't have anything like that." + +The teacher said, "That's not a good reason to take something that belongs to someone else. You have to ask nicely and share. And you have to say sorry to Sara. You made her sad and scared." + +Tom looked at Sara and saw that she was still crying. He felt a little sorry for her. He said, "Sorry, Sara. I won't take your necklace again. Can we be friends?" + +Sara wiped her tears and nodded. She said, "Okay, Tom. We can be friends. But you have to be nice and kind. And you can play with my dollhouse if you want." + +Tom smiled and said, "Okay, Sara. I will be nice and kind. And I would like to play with your dollhouse. It looks fun." + +The teacher was happy that they made up. She said, "That's good, Tom and Sara. You are both good kids. Now, let's go and join the others for snack time." + +Tom and Sara followed the teacher and went to the table. They shared their snacks and talked about their dolls. They became friends and learned to respect each other's things. The teacher was proud of them and gave them each a sticker. Sara's necklace was safe and she was happy. She learned that being shy did not prevent her from making friends. +Jill liked to hug her doll. She hugged her doll every day and night. She gave her doll a name. She called her doll Prune. Prune had a purple dress and a big smile. Jill and Prune were best friends. + +One day, Jill went to the park with her mom. She brought Prune with her. She wanted to show Prune the swings and the slide. She put Prune on the bench and ran to the swings. She had fun swinging high and low. She was a smart girl. She knew how to swing by herself. + +But she did not see the big boy. The big boy was mean. He saw Prune on the bench. He liked the purple dress. He wanted to take Prune. He grabbed Prune and ran away. He did not care that Prune was Jill's doll. He did not care that Jill would be sad. + +Jill saw the big boy. She saw him take Prune. She was very sad. She cried out loud. She wanted Prune back. She ran after the big boy. She shouted, "Give me Prune! Give me Prune!" + +The big boy was faster than Jill. He ran to the other side of the park. He thought he was safe. He thought he could keep Prune. He did not see the big dog. The big dog was hungry. He saw Prune in the big boy's hand. He thought Prune was a snack. He jumped on the big boy. He bit Prune. He tore the purple dress. He made Prune dirty and ugly. + +The big boy was scared. He dropped Prune. He ran away from the big dog. He did not want Prune anymore. He was a bad boy. He learned a lesson. + +Jill saw the big dog. She saw him bite Prune. She was very sad. She cried louder. She wanted Prune back. She ran to the big dog. She shouted, "Leave Prune alone! Leave Prune alone!" + +The big dog heard Jill. He saw her cry. He felt sorry. He did not mean to hurt Prune. He did not know Prune was a doll. He dropped Prune. He wagged his tail. He licked Jill's face. He was a good dog. He said sorry. + +Jill saw Prune. She saw her purple dress torn. She saw her big smile gone. She was very sad. She picked up Prune. She hugged Prune. She said, "I love you, Prune. I love you." + +Prune felt Jill's hug. She felt Jill's love. She was happy. She smiled again. She said, "I love you, Jill. I love you." + +Jill and Prune were best friends. They hugged each other. They went back to the bench. They waited for Jill's mom. They were happy. They were smart. They knew how to forgive. +Lily and Tom were very happy. They moved to a new house with Mom and Dad. They had many boxes to unpack. Lily wanted to unpack her toys. Tom wanted to unpack his books. + +They saw a big box with their names on it. It was from Grandma and Grandpa. They loved Grandma and Grandpa. They missed them a lot. They opened the box. It was full of post. Post from Grandma and Grandpa. Post from their friends. Post from their old school. + +They found cards, letters, stickers, and photos. They smiled and laughed. They read the post together. They saw Grandma and Grandpa's faces. They saw their friends' drawings. They saw their old school's logo. + +They also found a soft gift. It was a teddy bear. It was brown and fuzzy. It had a red bow. It had a note. The note said: "We love you, Lily and Tom. We hope you like your new house. We can't wait to see you soon. Love, Grandma and Grandpa." + +Lily and Tom hugged the teddy bear. They felt warm and happy. They put the teddy bear on their bed. They said thank you to Grandma and Grandpa. They said they loved them too. They finished unpacking their box. They put their post on the wall. They made their new room look nice. They were very happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with a hole. They want to look inside. + +"Let's go and see what is in the hole," Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful," Sue says. + +They walk to the tree and lean over the hole. They see something weird. It is furry and has big eyes and a long tail. It makes a noise like a squeak. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a mouse. Or a rat. Or a squirrel," Sue says. + +The thing looks at them and jumps out of the hole. It runs away fast. + +"Wow, that was scary!" Tom says. + +"Yes, it was. Let's go and play on the swings," Sue says. + +They run to the swings and forget about the weird thing. They have fun and laugh. They are happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big red barn on a farm. The barn was home to many animals like cows, horses, and chickens. One day, a little pig named Peppa was born in the barn. She was very small and cute. + +As Peppa grew up, she loved to stretch her little legs and explore the barn. She would run around and play with the other animals. One day, Peppa noticed a big pile of hay in the corner of the barn. She wondered what was hiding behind it. + +Peppa decided to investigate and started to dig through the hay. Suddenly, she found a secret door that led to a hidden room in the barn. Inside the room was a big surprise - a treasure chest full of delicious apples! Peppa was so happy and shared her treasure with all her barnyard friends. From that day on, Peppa was known as the brave pig who discovered the hidden treasure in the big red barn. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went on a boat with his mommy and daddy. They went to see the pretty landscape. Timmy saw trees, mountains, and water. He loved it! + +Suddenly, the wind got really bad and the boat started to shake. Timmy got scared and asked his parents, "What's happening?" His daddy said, "We need to sail back home now!" And so, they sailed as fast as they could. + +When they got home, Timmy's mommy made him hot cocoa and he felt better. He told his parents, "I still like sailing, but only when the wind is good." +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly and explore new places. One day, Tweety flew to the east and saw a big tree. Tweety decided to rest on the tree for a while. + +While resting, Tweety saw a little girl named Lily walking by. Lily was lost and didn't know which way to go. Tweety wanted to help and asked, "Do you need help finding your way?" Lily was happy to have found someone to help her and answered, "Yes, please!" + +Tweety showed Lily the way and made sure she was safe. Lily was grateful and thanked Tweety for helping her. The moral of the story is that it's always good to answer when someone needs help and to make sure they are safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the ocean and collect shells. One day, Lily saw a naughty octopus swimming near her. The octopus had eight long arms and was very curious. Lily decided to invite the octopus to play with her. + +The octopus was hesitant at first, but Lily was very friendly and showed the octopus her favorite shells. The octopus was amazed by all the different colors and shapes of the shells. They played together for hours and had a lot of fun. + +After their playtime was over, Lily said goodbye to the octopus and promised to invite him back to play again soon. From that day on, the octopus would visit Lily every time she went to the beach. They became the best of friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. Jack loved to catch fish in the big blue sea. One day, Jack caught a weird fish that he had never seen before. The fish had big eyes and a strange tail. + +Jack showed the fish to his friends, but they laughed and made fun of the weird fish. Jack felt sad and angry that his friends were not nice to the fish. He wanted them to forgive the fish for being different. + +The next day, Jack went back to the sea and released the weird fish back into the water. He felt happy that he forgave the fish for being different and that he did the right thing. From that day on, Jack promised to always be kind to all the fish he caught, no matter how weird they looked. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his toys all day long. He had a special place in his backyard where he would play and have fun. + +One day, Max's owner took him to the park to play with other dogs. Max was having so much fun until a bigger dog came and took his toy away. Max didn't know what to do, but he didn't want to fight. So, he surrendered the toy to the bigger dog. + +Max's owner saw what happened and was proud of him for being so kind. She told Max that it's always better to be kind and share than to fight and be mean. Max learned an important lesson that day and continued to be a playful and kind puppy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride the subway with her mom and dad. One day, they got on the subway and Lily felt restless. She wanted to run around and play, but she had to sit still. + +As they rode the subway, Lily saw a man who looked like he was suffering. He was holding his stomach and looked very sad. Lily didn't know why he was suffering, but she felt bad for him. She wanted to help him feel better. + +When they got off the subway, Lily's parents asked her if she had a good time. Lily said yes, but she also told them about the man who was suffering. Her parents were proud of her for noticing and caring about someone else. They told her that sometimes people suffer and it's important to be kind and help them if you can. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school every day because she got to play with her friends and learn new things. One day, her teacher Mrs. Smith wrote something on the blackboard with a white chalk. It was very hard to see because the blackboard was very dark. + +Lily raised her hand and said, "Mrs. Smith, I can't see what you wrote on the blackboard. Can you please write it again?" Mrs. Smith replied, "Of course, Lily. I will write it again with a different color chalk." + +Later that day, Lily and her friends went outside to play. It was very cold and the ground was icy. Lily slipped and fell down. Her friend Sarah asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" Lily replied, "Yes, I'm okay. Thank you for asking." + +After playing outside for a while, it was time to go back inside. Lily was happy to be back in the warm classroom. She looked at the blackboard and saw that Mrs. Smith had written a new word. Lily asked, "Mrs. Smith, what does this word mean?" Mrs. Smith replied, "It means something that is very cold, like the ground outside. It's called icy." + +Lily learned a new word that day and was excited to use it in a sentence. She went home and told her mom, "Today at school, I learned a new word. It's called icy. The ground outside was icy and I slipped, but I'm okay now." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color on his sheet with his crayons. He drew pictures of animals, cars and his family. One day, Timmy's mommy and daddy took him to the fair. There were lots of games to play and prizes to win. Timmy played a game where he had to throw a ball into a basket. He threw the ball and it went in! He won a big teddy bear. Timmy was so happy and hugged his new teddy bear all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to play with his toys and take long naps in the sun. One day, Whiskers met a little boy named Timmy who was carrying a violin. + +"What's that?" asked Whiskers. + +"It's a violin," said Timmy. "I'm going to play it in my music class." + +Whiskers was curious and asked if he could try playing the violin. Timmy agreed and helped Whiskers hold the violin. Whiskers started to play and surprisingly, he was very good at it! Timmy was impressed and said, "Wow, Whiskers! You gained a new talent!" + +From that day on, Whiskers loved playing the violin and would often play for Timmy and his friends. He gained a new hobby and made many new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and share them with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Sarah came to play. Sarah wanted to play with Lily's favorite toy, but Lily didn't want to share it. + +Sarah felt sad, but Lily didn't care. She played with her toy all by herself. Suddenly, Lily accidentally tore her toy. She felt sad too. + +Lily's mom told her that it's important to be generous and share with others. She said that sharing brings happiness and joy to everyone. Lily realized her mistake and apologized to Sarah. She shared her other toys with Sarah and they had fun together. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be generous and share with others. She knew that sharing brings happiness and love, just like oxygen brings life to the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a big, gray cloud in the sky. They knew it was going to rain soon. + +Lily's mom told her to come inside before the rain started. Lily wanted to stay outside and play with her friends, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. She entered her house and saw her mom lighting candles. + +Lily asked her mom why she was lighting candles. Her mom said, "We need to have peace and quiet during the storm." Lily didn't understand what her mom meant, but she knew that the candles made her feel calm. As the rain poured outside, Lily and her mom cuddled together, feeling safe and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who loved to drink cold juice. Every day, she would pour herself a glass of juice and drink it happily. One day, she asked her servant to pour her some juice, but he accidentally spilled it on her dress. The princess got angry and scolded the servant. + +Later that day, the princess went for a walk in the forest. She saw a little bird who was shivering in the cold. The princess felt sorry for the bird and took off her own dress to cover the bird and keep it warm. She realized that getting angry over spilled juice was not worth it and that helping others was more important. + +From that day on, the princess became known for her kindness and generosity. She learned that sometimes accidents happen, and it's important to be patient and forgiving. And the little bird? It flew away happily, warmed by the princess's kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was enormous! It was so big that it could carry lots of things. One day, the driver wanted to start the truck, but it wouldn't start. He tried and tried, but it still wouldn't start. + +Then, he saw a small car passing by. The small car was a perfect fit for the truck. The driver asked the small car to help him start the truck. The small car agreed to help and they both worked together to start the truck. + +Finally, the truck started and the driver was very happy. He thanked the small car for helping him. From that day on, the small car and the big truck became good friends and they always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved playing with his blocks. He would stack them up high and then knock them down. One day, Tim's friend Jack came over to play. + +"Hi Tim, can I play with your blocks too?" asked Jack. + +"Sure!" said Tim. "Let's build a big tower together." + +As they were building, Tim noticed that the sun was shining through the window and it was getting warm in the room. "It's getting warm in here," said Tim. + +"Yeah, it is," said Jack. "But let's keep building. We can mark our tower with a special block at the top." + +They continued building until they reached the top. They put a special block on the top to mark their tower. Tim and Jack were so proud of their tower and they played with it all day. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Fred. Fred lived in a pond with his friends. The pond was very big and had lots of lily pads. One day, Fred hopped out of the pond and went for a walk in the forest. He saw lots of trees and flowers. It was very pretty. + +But then, Fred realized he forgot something. He forgot to bring his lunch! He was very hungry. He hopped back to the pond as fast as he could. When he got there, he saw that the pond was covered in a thick layer of green algae. It looked yucky! But Fred didn't care. He was just happy to be back at the pond with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and watch the birds. One day, she saw a beautiful owl sitting on a tree. The owl looked peaceful and Lily wanted to be friends with it. + +"Hello, Mr. Owl. Will you be my friend?" Lily asked. + +The owl looked at her and replied, "I'm sorry, little one. I regret to say that I cannot be your friend. Owls are nocturnal and we sleep during the day." + +Lily was sad to hear this, but she understood. She continued to play in the park and watch the birds, but she always remembered the peaceful owl that she met that day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family of rabbits. They had a big garden where they played every day. One day, a naughty fox came and wanted to eat them. The rabbits were scared and tried to escape, but the fox was too fast. Suddenly, a big figure appeared and scared the fox away. It was a kind and brave dog who saved the rabbits. The rabbits were so happy and envious of the dog's bravery. They thanked him and played together in the garden every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch cartoons on the TV. He would sit on his tall chair and laugh at the funny characters. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the zoo. Timmy was so excited! He loved seeing all the animals. When they got to the zoo, they saw a tall giraffe. Timmy thought it was the coolest animal he had ever seen. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard someone shout. He looked over and saw a monkey stealing a banana from a man's cart. Timmy laughed and said, "That silly monkey is just like the one in my cartoon!" His mom smiled and said, "That's why we came to the zoo, to see all the animals just like in your cartoons." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and would pick them every day. One day, she found a beautiful flower and picked it. She loved it so much that she wanted to keep it forever. + +But the flower started to look sleepy and sad. Lily didn't know what to do, so she asked her mom. Her mom said she needed to water the flower and give it some sun. + +Lily did just that, but the flower still looked sad. So, she decided to repeat what her mom said and give the flower more water and sun. After a few days, the flower started to bloom again and looked happy. Lily was so happy too because she loved her flower so much. +Once upon a time, there was a kind and generous boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to share his toys with his friends and always helped his mommy and daddy with chores. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. They were having so much fun playing with Timmy's ball, but then one of his friends took the ball and ran away. Timmy felt sad and angry. He wanted to punish his friend for taking his ball without asking. + +Timmy's mommy saw that he was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her what happened at the park. His mommy told him that it's not nice to take things that don't belong to you and that his friend should apologize. Later that day, Timmy's friend came to his house with a band-aid on his knee. He said sorry for taking the ball and promised to ask next time. Timmy forgave him and they continued to play together. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it's important to share and be generous, but also to stand up for himself and punish bad behavior. He was happy to have his ball back and even happier to have his friend back. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing on the swings, she saw a boy crying. She went to him and asked, "Why are you crying?" + +The boy said, "My toy car is broken and I don't have any other toys to play with." + +Lily cared about the boy and wanted to help him. She said, "I have a toy car at home. I can trade it with you so you can play with it." + +The boy was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are so kind." They hugged each other and played together happily. From that day on, they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat candy. One day, Timmy's mom made him a yummy cake. Timmy ate the cake and it was so good, he wanted more. + +But Timmy's mom said he had to eat his vegetables first. Timmy didn't like vegetables, he thought they were disgusting. But he knew he wanted more cake, so he ate his vegetables. + +After dinner, Timmy's mom gave him a reward for eating his vegetables. She gave him a toy car. Timmy was so happy, he played with his car all night. But then, Timmy accidentally left his car near a candle and it started to burn. + +Timmy was sad that his car was burned, but he learned a lesson. He learned that he should be careful with candles and toys. And he also learned that eating vegetables can lead to rewards! +Once upon a time, there was a queen who loved rare flowers. She wanted to set up a garden full of them. So, she asked her helpers to find the rarest flowers in the land. They looked and looked until they found a flower that was very rare. + +The queen was so happy that she set the flower in a special pot and put it in her garden. She watered it every day and soon, it grew big and beautiful. The queen was very proud of her rare flower and showed it to all her friends. + +One day, a little girl came to the queen's garden and saw the rare flower. She asked the queen if she could have one too. The queen smiled and said, "Of course! I will help you set up your own garden full of rare flowers." And so, the queen and the little girl set up a garden together, full of the rarest flowers in the land. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. He lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball outside when he accidentally struck it too hard and it flew into his neighbor's yard. + +Timmy went to his neighbor's door and knocked on the knob. The neighbor opened the door and Timmy asked if he could get his ball back. The neighbor was very helpful and gave Timmy his ball back. + +Timmy learned that it's important to be careful when playing and that it's always good to ask for help when you need it. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to be careful when playing with his ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel and explore new places. One day, Lily went on a trip to the park with her mom. She wore her favorite glove to play with the ball. + +At the park, Lily saw a nosy squirrel who wanted to take her ball. But Lily didn't want to share her ball with the squirrel. She thought it was hers and she didn't want to lose it. + +But then Lily's mom told her that it's always good to share with others. So, Lily decided to share her ball with the nosy squirrel. And do you know what happened? The squirrel became Lily's friend and they played together all day long. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is good and it can make new friends. And she always remembered to wear her favorite glove when she travels to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help tidy up the garden. Timmy didn't want to, but his mom said, "Timmy, please help me tidy up the garden. It will be fun!" + +So, Timmy started to pick up sticks and leaves. Suddenly, he saw an onion on the ground. Timmy picked up the onion and said, "Mommy, look what I found! It fell from the sky!" His mom laughed and said, "No, silly! It fell from the garden. It must have come out of the ground when we were weeding." + +Timmy thought it was funny that an onion could fall from the ground. He put the onion in the basket with the other vegetables. After they finished tidying up the garden, Timmy's mom said, "Good job, Timmy! Now we can have a yummy salad for dinner with the vegetables we picked." Timmy was happy that he helped and couldn't wait to eat the salad with the funny falling onion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the zoo with her mom and dad. They saw lots of animals like monkeys, elephants, and giraffes. But Lily's favorite was the tiger. + +She asked her dad, "Can we go see the tiger again, please?" + +Her dad said, "Sure, let's go." They walked over to the tiger's cage and watched as he paced back and forth. Lily said, "He looks sad. Can we make him happy?" + +Her dad said, "I know! Let's polish his cage. That will make him happy." They went to get some cleaning supplies and started to polish the cage. + +But then, the tiger got angry and broke out of his cage. He hurt Lily's dad and ran away. Lily was very sad and scared. She learned that sometimes it's not safe to try to make wild animals happy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to build a tent in the backyard. The tent was blue and had many windows. + +Timmy's friend, Billy, was being stubborn and didn't want to help build the tent. Timmy tried to convince him, but Billy wouldn't listen. Timmy and his other friends built the tent without Billy. + +Later that day, a big storm came and the wind was very strong. The tent wasn't strong enough to withstand the wind and it blew away. Timmy and his friends were sad because they worked hard on the tent. Billy felt bad too because he wasn't there to help. They all learned that it's important to work together and be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tommy. Tommy loved to play with his toys, especially his favorite toy car. One day, while playing with his car, he accidentally broke it. + +Tommy started to cry and his mom came to ask what happened. "My car is broken," Tommy said while wiping his tears. "Don't worry, we can fix it," his mom replied. + +Tommy and his mom went to the garage to fix the car. They needed some tools and oxygen to help fix it. "Can you hand me the wrench?" his mom asked. Tommy grabbed the wrench and handed it to her. They worked together and fixed the car. + +Tommy was so happy to have his favorite toy car back. "Thank you, Mommy!" he said with a big smile. From that day on, Tommy learned that even if something breaks, it can always be fixed with a little help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to decorate. She had a big box of colorful stickers and she would put them on everything she could find. One day, she saw a bottle of perfume on her mommy's dresser. It smelled so good! She asked her mommy if she could have some and her mommy said yes. She put a little bit on her wrist and felt mighty fancy. From that day on, she decorated herself with stickers and perfume every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy gave her an envelope to give to her grandma. But Lily was curious and opened the envelope. Inside, there was nothing - it was empty! + +Lily felt bad for opening the envelope, but she didn't know what to do. She went to her mommy and explained what had happened. Her mommy was upset, but she didn't scold Lily. Instead, she explained that it's not nice to open someone else's mail. + +Lily felt better after her mommy explained things to her. She decided to apologize to her grandma and tell her what had happened. Her grandma forgave her and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew to always ask before opening an envelope and to never keep secrets from her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved taking pictures with her camera. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy to take some pictures of the pretty flowers. + +While she was taking pictures, a big dog came running towards her. Lily got scared and dropped her camera. It broke into many pieces and she felt miserable. + +Her mommy and daddy saw what happened and came running to her. They hugged her and told her it was okay. They promised to buy her a new camera and take her back to the park to take more pictures. Lily felt happy again knowing that her mommy and daddy were there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a playful little bear named Benny. Benny loved to climb the big mountain near his home. Every day, he would climb higher and higher, trying to reach the very top. + +One day, Benny found a shiny rock on the mountain. He picked it up and decided to polish it to make it even shinier. Benny worked hard, rubbing the rock with all his might until it sparkled in the sun. + +As Benny continued his climb, he noticed the sky was getting darker and thunder was rumbling in the distance. He knew he needed to get down the mountain before the storm hit. But as he hurried down, he slipped and fell. Luckily, the shiny rock he had polished earlier caught his fall and saved him from getting hurt. + +From that day on, Benny always carried his shiny rock with him on his mountain adventures. And every time he looked at it, he remembered the importance of being careful and the reward of hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the field with his friends. One day, Benny got a boo-boo on his paw. His mommy put some lotion on it and it felt better. + +Later that day, a loud thunderstorm came. Benny was scared and started to tremble. His mommy hugged him tight and told him everything would be okay. Benny felt safe and warm in his mommy's arms. + +The storm passed and Benny felt much better. He hopped back outside to play with his friends. From that day on, Benny knew that whenever he felt scared, his mommy would be there to make him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was eating a sour candy and she didn't like it. She wanted to drop it on the ground but her mom told her not to litter. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They were playing a game of tag when Lily saw a pointy stick on the ground. She picked it up and was about to play with it when her mom reminded her that it was dangerous to play with sharp things. + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and not to do things that could hurt herself or others. She also learned that it's not okay to litter and that she should always find a trash can to throw her trash away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, Lily wanted to travel to her friend's house to play with her. She asked her mom if she could go, but her mom said no because it was too far away. + +Lily felt helpless and sad. She wanted to play with her friend so badly. Suddenly, she had an idea. She decided to call her friend on the phone and ask if she could come over to her house instead. Her friend said yes and Lily was so happy. + +Lily packed her favorite toy and walked to her friend's house. When she got there, her friend was playing with another player. Lily felt left out and sad again. She asked if she could play too, but they said no. Lily felt helpless once more. + +Feeling sad and alone, Lily walked back home. She learned that sometimes traveling to a friend's house doesn't always end up in a good playtime. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to fly and play with its friends. One day, the bird found a big branch on the ground. The bird thought it was a good idea to keep the branch for later. + +As the days went by, the bird noticed that the branch was very useful. It could use it to build a nest and keep its eggs safe. The bird felt happy and independent because it had found something that could help it take care of itself. + +One day, a big storm came and the wind blew very hard. The bird's friends' nests were destroyed, but the bird's nest was safe and sound because it had used the branch to build a strong home. The bird was grateful that it had kept the branch and felt proud of being independent. From that day on, the bird knew that keeping useful things could be very important. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max was so adorable with his fluffy fur and wagging tail. One day, Max went to the park to play with his friends. They ran and played together, but then Max slipped on a banana peel and fell down. + +Max's friends helped him up and checked if he was okay. Luckily, Max was fine and he continued to play with his friends. They played fetch with a stick and Max was so good at catching it. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Max was tired but happy because he had so much fun with his friends. When he got home, his owner gave him a big hug and told him how cute he was. Max wagged his tail happily and went to sleep, dreaming about his fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate mouse named Minnie. Minnie loved to eat cheese, but she was too small to reach it. One day, she saw a big piece of cheese on the table. She wanted it so badly, but she couldn't reach it. + +Suddenly, a little girl named Lily came into the room. Minnie asked her, "Can you please help me get the cheese?" Lily smiled and said, "Sure, I can help you, little mouse." + +Lily spread some cheese on a cracker and gave it to Minnie. Minnie was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're my new best friend." From that day on, Minnie and Lily shared cheese together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine with her toys. One day, she saw a big tiger in her backyard. The tiger was very mild and didn't want to hurt anyone. + +Lily was curious about the tiger and wanted to ask it some questions. She walked up to the tiger and said, "Hi Mr. Tiger, can I ask you something?" The tiger nodded his head and Lily asked, "Why are you in my backyard?" The tiger replied, "I was just taking a nap in the sun." + +Lily was happy to meet the tiger and they became friends. They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, the tiger would come visit Lily every now and then. And Lily would always ask the tiger how his day was going. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and having fun. One day, she went outside to play with her friends. They were all having a great time until a big storm came. The wind was very strong and it started to rain really hard. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said "Oh no, this storm is going to destroy our event!" Lily felt sad because she didn't want their fun to end. Suddenly, she had an idea. She ran inside and grabbed some blankets and pillows. She told her friends, "Let's make a fort and have a sleepover!" They all agreed and quickly built a cozy fort. They laughed and told stories until they fell asleep. + +The next morning, the storm had passed and the sun was shining. Lily's friends thanked her for saving their event. They all agreed it was the best sleepover ever! From that day on, Lily knew that even when things seem sad, she could always find a way to make them happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy and daddy wanted to listen to the radio, but it was not working. They asked Lily if she knew how to make the radio work, but she did not know what to do. + +Lily's daddy got upset because he really wanted to listen to the radio. Lily felt sad because she wanted to help her parents. Suddenly, Lily had an idea! She remembered that the radio made a warm sound when it worked. + +Lily said, "I want to make the radio warm!" Her parents were confused, but they let her try. Lily touched the radio and said, "Please work, radio!" And just like magic, the radio started playing music! Her parents were amazed and proud of Lily for making the radio work. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, even if we are little, we can still help others and make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very clumsy. He always tripped and fell when he tried to run. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a candle to hold. Timmy was very careful not to drop it, but he was still clumsy. Suddenly, the candle slipped out of Timmy's hand and fell on the floor. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and came to help. She showed Timmy how to attach the candle to a candle holder so he wouldn't drop it again. Timmy was happy because he didn't want to be clumsy anymore. From that day on, Timmy always attached his candles to a holder and never dropped them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. She felt sad because the lady looked lonely. + +Lily went up to the lady and said, "Hello! Do you want to be my friend?" The lady smiled and said, "Yes, I would love that." + +Lily was so happy. She ran back to her house to bring her toys to play with her new friend. When she came back, the lady was very happy to see all the toys. They played together and had so much fun. From that day on, Lily and the elderly lady became great friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Brownie that she loved very much. One day, Lily went for a walk in the park and accidentally dropped Brownie. She looked under the bench, but he wasn't there. Lily felt very lonely without her best friend. + +That night, before going to bed, Lily prayed to find Brownie. She closed her eyes and asked God to help her. The next morning, Lily woke up to find Brownie sitting on her pillow. She was so happy and hugged him tightly. + +From then on, Lily made sure to always keep Brownie close and never let him go. She knew that he was her best friend and she never wanted to feel lonely again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved diamonds and had a shiny one that she kept in a special box. One day, Lily's friend came to visit and wanted to see the diamond. Lily was patient and showed her friend the diamond. + +But then, Lily's friend got greedy and wanted the diamond for herself. She tried to take it from Lily, but Lily held on tight. The friend started to shake Lily and the diamond fell to the ground and broke into tiny pieces. + +Lily was very sad and her friend felt bad too. They both learned that it's not nice to be greedy and that sometimes it's better to just enjoy things together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy was running around and he stumbled on a rock. He fell down and scraped his knee. + +Timmy's friend, Johnny, saw him fall and ran over to help. Johnny waved to Timmy and asked if he was okay. Timmy said, "I'm not okay, my knee hurts." Johnny said, "Don't worry, you're lucky that I have a band-aid in my pocket." Johnny helped Timmy up and put the band-aid on his knee. + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Johnny. You're my best friend." Johnny waved goodbye and said, "No problem, Timmy. I'm always here to help you." From that day on, Timmy was more careful when he ran around in the park, but he knew that he was lucky to have a friend like Johnny who would always be there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the park. Lily was so excited that she hurried to put on her shoes. + +When they got to the park, Lily's mom brought out a bottle of powder. She told Lily to put some on her skin to keep the bugs away. But Lily didn't want to, she thought it looked uncomfortable. + +Lily's mom warned her that if she didn't put on the powder, the bugs would come and bite her. But Lily didn't listen and continued to play. Soon, the bugs came and started to bite her. Lily was so uncomfortable and wished she had put on the powder. + +From that day on, Lily learned to listen to her mom's advice and always put on the powder before going outside. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing outside. It was a cold day and she wore her warm coat. Suddenly, she saw her daddy coming home from work. Lily loved her daddy so much and ran to give him a hug. + +But her daddy was feeling grumpy. He said he hates the cold weather and wished he could stay inside. Lily felt sad because she wanted to play with her daddy. She thought of a plan to make him happy. She quickly ran inside and made some hot cocoa for her daddy. When she gave it to him, he smiled and hugged her. Lily felt happy because she made her daddy happy. +Tommy loved to imagine. He liked to pretend he was a pirate, a superhero, or a dinosaur. Sometimes he imagined he was a dolphin, swimming in the big blue sea. He would jump and splash and make funny noises. + +One day, Tommy was feeling gloomy. He had to stay inside because it was raining. He could not play with his friends or go to the park. He was bored and sad. He wished he could be a dolphin and have fun in the water. + +He decided to imagine he was a dolphin. He put on his swimsuit and his goggles. He got a towel and wrapped it around his waist like a tail. He crawled on the floor and made dolphin sounds. He pretended he was in the ocean, with other dolphins and fish and coral. + +He had so much fun imagining he was a dolphin that he forgot he was gloomy. He smiled and laughed and played. He felt happy and free. He did not mind the rain anymore. He knew he could always imagine and have adventures. +Lily and Ben are twins. They go to school every day. They wear a uniform. It is blue and white. Lily likes her uniform. Ben does not like his uniform. He wants to wear other clothes. + +One day, Ben sees a red shirt in his closet. He wants to wear it to school. He thinks it is cool and fun. He takes off his uniform and puts on the red shirt. He hides his uniform under his bed. + +Lily sees Ben in the red shirt. She is surprised. She says, "Ben, what are you doing? You have to wear your uniform to school. The teacher will be angry if you don't." + +Ben says, "I don't care. I don't like my uniform. It is boring and ugly. I like my red shirt. It is cool and fun. I want to wear it to school." + +Lily urges Ben to change his clothes. She says, "Please, Ben, listen to me. You have to wear your uniform to school. It is the rule. If you break the rule, you will get in trouble. You will make the teacher sad. You will make me sad. Please, Ben, put on your uniform." + +Ben does not listen to Lily. He says, "No, Lily, I won't. I like my red shirt. I don't care about the rule. I don't care about the teacher. I don't care about you. I want to wear my red shirt to school." + +Lily is sad and worried. She does not know what to do. She wears her uniform and goes to school. She hopes Ben will change his mind. + +At school, Ben is the only one who wears a red shirt. Everyone else wears a uniform. The teacher sees Ben in the red shirt. She is angry. She says, "Ben, why are you wearing a red shirt? You know you have to wear your uniform to school. It is the rule. You have broken the rule. You have to go to the principal's office. Now." + +Ben is scared. He does not want to go to the principal's office. He wishes he had listened to Lily. He wishes he had worn his uniform. He realizes he was wrong. He says, "I'm sorry, teacher. I'm sorry, Lily. I made a mistake. I don't like my red shirt anymore. I want to wear my uniform. Please, teacher, can I change my clothes?" + +The teacher says, "No, Ben, you can't. You have to face the consequences of your actions. You have to go to the principal's office. Maybe you will learn your lesson. Go. Now." + +Ben goes to the principal's office. He is sad and ashamed. He thinks about Lily. He thinks she is a good sister. He thinks he is a bad brother. He wants to say sorry to her. He wants to hug her. He wants to wear his uniform. + +Lily waits for Ben after school. She is worried about him. She hopes he is okay. She sees him coming out of the principal's office. He looks sad and ashamed. He wears his uniform. He runs to Lily and hugs her. He says, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry I didn't listen to you. I'm sorry I made you sad. I'm sorry I wore my red shirt. I was wrong. I love you. You are a good sister. You are smart and kind. I want to be like you. I want to wear my uniform. I'm grateful for you." + +Lily hugs Ben back. She says, "I'm glad you're okay, Ben. I'm glad you said sorry. I'm glad you wore your uniform. I forgive you. I love you. You are a good brother. You are brave and funny. I want to be like you. I want to wear my uniform. I'm grateful for you." + +Lily and Ben smile and hold hands. They wear their uniform. They go home together. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They loved to pick flowers and make crowns and necklaces. One day, they saw a patch of red poppies near the fence. They ran to get some, but their mother called them. + +"Be careful, children! Don't go near the fence! There is a big dog on the other side. He might bark or bite!" + +Anna and Ben nodded, but they did not listen. They wanted the poppies very much. They thought the dog was asleep or friendly. They were careless. + +They reached the fence and plucked some poppies. They were happy and proud. They made a crown for Anna and a necklace for Ben. They decided to wear them and show their mother. + +"Look, Mommy! We made these with poppies! Aren't they pretty?" they said, holding their flowers. + +But their mother was not happy. She was scared and angry. She saw the big dog behind the fence. He was awake and angry, too. He saw the children and their flowers. He thought they were stealing his food. He barked and growled. He jumped and scratched. + +"Get away from the fence, now!" their mother shouted. "The dog is mad! He will hurt you!" + +Anna and Ben were scared and sorry. They dropped their flowers and ran to their mother. She hugged them and checked them for wounds. They were lucky. They only had some scratches and bruises. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. We were careless. We did not listen to you," they said. + +"It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you are safe. But you have to be careful. The dog is not your friend. He is dangerous. And the poppies are not your toys. They are his food. You have to respect them and leave them alone," their mother said. + +Anna and Ben learned their lesson. They never went near the fence or the poppies again. They played with other flowers and made new crowns and necklaces. They were careful and happy. +Tom loved to mix things. He liked to mix water and dirt to make mud. He liked to mix paint and paper to make art. He liked to mix juice and ice to make slushies. He always had fun mixing things. + +One summer day, he wanted to mix something new. He saw his mom's big bowl of fruit salad on the table. It looked yummy and colorful. He thought it would be more fun to mix it with something else. He looked around the kitchen and saw a bottle of ketchup. He thought ketchup was good on everything. He decided to mix some ketchup with the fruit salad. + +He poured some ketchup on the fruit salad and stirred it with a spoon. He made a big mess. The fruit salad turned red and sticky. He tasted it and made a face. It was not yummy. It was yucky. He did not like his mix. + +His mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She was not happy. She asked Tom what he did. Tom said he mixed ketchup and fruit salad. He said he wanted to make something new. He said he was sorry. + +His mom sighed and hugged him. She said it was okay to try new things, but not to waste food. She said she would make him a new fruit salad. She said she would also make him a special mix. She said it was incredible. She said it was a surprise. + +She took him to the freezer and took out a tub of ice cream. She said it was vanilla ice cream. She said it was good by itself, but better with something else. She said she would mix it with some chocolate syrup and sprinkles. She said it would make a sundae. She said it was a sweet mix. + +She scooped some ice cream into a bowl and drizzled some chocolate syrup on top. She added some sprinkles and gave it to Tom. He took a bite and smiled. It was yummy. It was incredible. He liked his mix. + +He thanked his mom and gave her a kiss. He said he loved her and her mix. He said he learned his lesson. He said he would not mix ketchup and fruit salad again. He said he would only mix things that go well together. He said he would have more fun that way. He said he loved summer and mixing things. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a big bus with many pictures on it. The bus is for the circus. Tom and Anna want to go to the circus. + +"Look, Anna, the circus is here! Can we go, please?" Tom asks his mom. + +"Sorry, Tom, we don't have enough money for the tickets. Maybe next time," his mom says. + +Tom is sad. He wants to see the clowns and the animals and the tricks. He looks at Anna. Anna is sad too. + +"Maybe we can find some tickets," Anna says. "Let's look around the park. Maybe someone dropped them." + +Tom and Anna run around the park. They look under the benches, behind the trees, in the trash cans. They don't find any tickets. They are very sad. + +They sit on a bench and hug each other. They cry a little. They wish they could go to the circus. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud noise. They look up and see the big bus. The bus is on fire. Smoke and flames come out of the windows. People scream and run away. The circus is gone. + +Tom and Anna are shocked. They are scared. They are glad they are not on the bus. They are sad for the circus people and the animals. They hug each other again. They are not happy. +Sara was a girl who liked to play the flute. She had a big flute that made nice sounds. She played the flute every day and made her family happy. + +One day, Sara's family had to go to a new house. They had to pack all their things in boxes. Sara's mom said, "Sara, you have to pack your flute too. We have to go soon." + +Sara did not want to pack her flute. She wanted to play it more. She said, "No, mom, I want to keep my flute. I don't want to go to a new house." + +Sara's mom said, "Sara, I know you love your flute, but you have to pack it. It will be safe in the box. You can play it again when we get to the new house. The new house will be nice. You will have a new room and new friends." + +Sara was still sad. She did not like to change. She said, "But mom, I like this house. I like my room and my friends. I don't want to leave them." + +Sara's mom hugged her and said, "Sara, I understand how you feel. But sometimes we have to change. Change can be good. You can learn new things and meet new people. You can still keep your old friends. And you can always play your flute. Your flute is special. It is unusual. Not many people have a flute like yours. You can share your music with others and make them happy too." + +Sara thought about what her mom said. She decided to pack her flute. She put it in a box and wrote her name on it. She said, "Okay, mom, I will pack my flute. I will try to be brave. I will try to like the new house. Maybe I will find someone who likes the flute too." + +Sara's mom smiled and said, "That's my girl. I'm proud of you. You are brave and kind. You will do well in the new house. And I will always love you, no matter where we go." + +Moral value: The story teaches that change can be hard, but also good. It also teaches that music can be a way to express oneself and connect with others. It also teaches that one should be brave and kind in facing new situations. +Mia and Ben are friends who like to play at the park. One day, they see a purple bike near the swings. Mia likes the bike and wants to ride it. She runs to the bike and seats on it. + +"Hey, that's not your bike!" Ben says. "You should ask the owner first." + +Mia does not listen to Ben. She thinks the bike is fun and no one is using it. She pedals fast and goes around the park. + +But then, a boy comes out of the bathroom and sees Mia on his bike. He is angry and shouts at her. + +"Hey, that's my bike! Give it back to me!" + +Mia is scared and stops the bike. She does not know what to say. She feels bad for taking the bike without asking. + +The boy takes his bike and glares at Mia. He says, "You should not take things that are not yours. That is wrong and rude. How would you feel if someone took your toy?" + +Mia thinks about her favorite doll. She would be very sad if someone took it. She realizes she made a mistake. She says, "I'm sorry, I did not mean to take your bike. I just liked it and wanted to try it. I should have asked you first. Please forgive me." + +The boy sees that Mia is sorry. He says, "It's okay, I forgive you. But next time, be more careful and respectful. You can ask me if you want to ride my bike, but you have to wait for your turn and be nice." + +Mia nods and smiles. She says, "Thank you, you are very kind. What is your name?" + +The boy says, "My name is Leo. What is yours?" + +Mia says, "My name is Mia. This is my friend Ben. Do you want to play with us?" + +Leo says, "Sure, I would like that. Let's go to the swings." + +Mia, Ben, and Leo go to the swings and have fun. They become friends and share their toys. Mia learns to be more polite and honest. She never takes things that are not hers again. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big potato in the dirt. They were very happy and wanted to share it with their mom. + +"Look, mom, we found a potato!" they said, running to the house. + +"That's wonderful, my dears," mom said. "You can help me make some potato soup for lunch." + +Mom washed the potato and cut it into pieces. She put them in a pot with water, salt, and some carrots. She told Ben and Mia to watch the pot and stir it sometimes. + +Ben and Mia nodded and went to the kitchen. But soon they got bored of stirring the soup. They wanted to play with their toys instead. + +"Let's go to our room," Ben said. "The soup will be fine by itself." + +"No, Ben, mom said we have to watch it," Mia said. "We have to do what mom says." + +Ben was stubborn. He did not listen to Mia. He grabbed his toy car and ran to his room. Mia followed him, trying to make him come back. + +"Ben, come back, please!" she said. "The soup will burn if we don't stir it!" + +But Ben did not care. He played with his car and ignored Mia. He did not hear the pot boiling over and making a mess in the kitchen. He did not smell the soup burning and spreading a bad smell in the house. He did not see mom coming back and finding the kitchen in a disaster. + +Mom was very angry and sad. She scolded Ben and Mia for not doing what she asked. She threw away the ruined soup and had to clean the kitchen. She did not make any lunch for Ben and Mia. They had to eat bread and water instead. + +Ben and Mia felt very sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been very naughty and ungrateful. They apologized to mom and promised to do better next time. They learned that they should listen to mom and help her with the chores. They also learned that sharing a potato is better than wasting it. +Sara liked to play in the park with her red ball. She liked to throw it high and catch it low. She liked to roll it fast and slow. She liked to bounce it on the grass and on the path. + +One day, she saw a big bird in the park. It was black and white and had a long neck. It was a swan. Sara wanted to meet the swan. She walked slowly to the pond where the swan was swimming. She said hello to the swan. + +The swan looked at Sara and said hello back. It was a kind swan. It swam closer to Sara and let her touch its soft feathers. Sara smiled and said thank you to the swan. She gave it a piece of bread from her pocket. The swan ate the bread and said thank you to Sara. + +Sara and the swan became friends. They played together in the park every day. Sara threw her ball and the swan chased it. The swan splashed water and Sara laughed. They had fun together. + +One day, Sara brought a gift for the swan. It was a feather she had found on the ground. It was blue and shiny and beautiful. She gave it to the swan and said I love you. The swan took the feather and said I love you too. It put the feather in its wing and showed it to Sara. Sara clapped and said wow. They hugged and kissed. They were happy. +Anna and Ben like to play with bubbles. They have a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand. They blow bubbles in the air and try to catch them. Sometimes they pop, sometimes they fly away. + +One day, they see a big bubble that does not pop. It is shiny and round and floats above the grass. They run after it and try to touch it. But the bubble is too fast and too high. They cannot reach it. + +"Look, look!" Anna says. "The bubble is going to the tree!" + +Ben sees the bubble too. It is moving towards a big tree with green leaves. The bubble lands on a branch and stays there. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "The bubble is on the tree! How did it do that?" + +Anna has an idea. She picks up a stick and runs to the tree. She wants to mark the bubble with the stick. She thinks that will make it pop. + +"Anna, wait!" Ben says. "Don't do that! You might hurt the bubble!" + +But Anna does not listen. She climbs on the tree and reaches for the bubble. She pokes it with the stick. But the bubble does not pop. It bounces off the stick and flies away. + +"Oops!" Anna says. She drops the stick and falls off the tree. She lands on the grass and makes a loud noise. + +"Ouch!" Anna says. She rubs her knee. It hurts a little. + +Ben runs to Anna and helps her up. He sees the bubble in the sky. It is far away now. He waves goodbye to it. + +"Are you okay, Anna?" Ben asks. + +Anna nods. She smiles a little. + +"I'm okay, Ben," Anna says. "But that was a silly thing to do. I should not have marked the bubble. It was a nice bubble." + +Ben hugs Anna. He agrees with her. + +"Yes, Anna," Ben says. "That was a silly thing to do. But you are still my friend. And we can play with bubbles again. Maybe we will find another big bubble. And we will be careful with it." + +Anna and Ben hug each other. They are happy. They like to play with bubbles. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily wanted to play with their dad's phone. They liked to record funny sounds and watch them later. They saw the phone on the table, next to dad's wallet. Dad was in the shower and mom was in the kitchen. + +"Let's take the phone and record something," Tom said. + +"Okay, but we have to be quiet," Lily said. + +They grabbed the phone and the wallet and ran to their room. They closed the door and turned on the phone. They saw a lot of pictures and videos on the screen. + +"Look, this is dad and mom at the park," Tom said. + +"Let's record over it," Lily said. + +They pressed the record button and started to make silly noises and faces. They did not know they were deleting dad and mom's memories. + +They recorded for a long time, until the phone said no more space. They stopped and watched their videos. They laughed and clapped. + +"That was fun," Tom said. + +"Let's do it again tomorrow," Lily said. + +They put the phone and the wallet under their bed and went to play with their toys. + +Later, dad came out of the shower and looked for his phone and wallet. He could not find them anywhere. He asked mom if she had seen them. She said no. He started to get worried. He needed his phone and wallet for work. + +He went to Tom and Lily's room and knocked on the door. He opened it and saw them playing. + +"Hi, kids. Have you seen my phone and wallet?" he asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other and smiled. They thought dad wanted to see their videos. + +"Yes, dad. We have them. We made some funny videos for you. Do you want to see?" Tom said. + +He ran to the bed and pulled out the phone and the wallet. He gave them to dad. + +Dad took the phone and the wallet and turned on the phone. He saw that all his pictures and videos were gone. He only saw Tom and Lily's videos. He felt a surge of anger and sadness. He could not believe what they had done. + +He looked at Tom and Lily with a stern face. They stopped smiling and felt scared. + +"What have you done?" he shouted. "You erased all our memories! How could you be so careless and naughty?" + +He grabbed Tom and Lily by the arms and dragged them to the living room. He called mom and told her what happened. Mom was shocked and angry too. They scolded Tom and Lily and sent them to their room without dinner. They said they were very disappointed and hurt. + +Tom and Lily cried and hugged each other. They did not understand why dad and mom were so mad. They only wanted to have fun. They did not know they did something bad. They wished they could undo it. They wished they could make dad and mom happy again. But they could not. They had ruined everything. +Sara and Ben are playing with a long rope in the park. They like to make knots with the rope and count them. Sara makes a big knot and says, "Look, Ben, I made a big knot. How many knots do we have now?" + +Ben takes the rope and looks at the knots. He points to each knot and says, "One, two, three, four, five. We have five knots, Sara. That's a lot of knots!" + +Sara smiles and says, "Yes, that's a lot of knots. Can you make another knot, Ben?" + +Ben nods and tries to make a knot. But he gets confused and makes a mess. The rope gets tangled and twisted. Ben says, "Oh no, Sara, I made a bad knot. I can't undo it. What can we do?" + +Sara thinks for a moment and says, "Don't worry, Ben, I have an idea. We can make the rope pretty. We can use these flowers and leaves to decorate the rope. Look, here is a pink flower. I like pink. Do you like pink, Ben?" + +Ben smiles and says, "Yes, I like pink too. And I like your idea, Sara. Let's make the rope pretty. Maybe then we can untangle the knot later. Or maybe we can keep it as a special rope. A rope with knots and flowers and leaves. A rope that we made together." +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a red ball that they threw to each other. Sometimes they ran after the ball and sometimes they kicked it. They had fun in the park. + +One day, they saw a new thing in the park. It was a big lamp that gave light at night. It was shiny and tall and had a round top. Tim and Kim wanted to see the lamp up close. They ran to the lamp and touched it. It was cold and hard. + +The lamp had a humble sign that said: "Please do not climb on the lamp. It is not a toy. It is for safety and beauty." Tim and Kim did not read the sign. They did not know what it said. They thought the lamp was a toy. They wanted to climb on the lamp. + +They took turns to climb on the lamp. They held on to the round top and swung their legs. They laughed and shouted. They felt happy on the lamp. + +But the lamp was not happy. The lamp was not a toy. The lamp was for safety and beauty. The lamp did not like to be climbed on. The lamp felt angry and hurt. The lamp wanted to teach Tim and Kim a lesson. + +The lamp waited until it was dark. Then it turned on its light. The light was very bright and hot. It shone on Tim and Kim and made them feel hot and scared. They let go of the round top and fell to the ground. They cried and ran away from the lamp. + +They learned their lesson. They never climbed on the lamp again. They played with their red ball in the park. They had fun in the park. But they respected the lamp. They knew the lamp was not a toy. It was for safety and beauty. And it had a humble sign that said so. +Tom and Lily like to watch cartoons on TV. They laugh and clap when they see funny animals and cars. But today, Mom says they have to sort their toys first. She says they have too many toys and they need to give some away. + +Tom and Lily do not want to sort their toys. They want to watch cartoons. They start to cry and whine. Mom says they can watch cartoons after they sort their toys. She says it will not take long and it will make them happy to share with other kids. + +Tom and Lily stop crying and start to sort their toys. They make two piles: one for the toys they want to keep and one for the toys they want to give away. They look at each toy and decide if they still like it or not. Sometimes they agree and sometimes they argue. Mom helps them when they are not sure. + +After they sort their toys, Mom says they did a good job. She says they can watch cartoons now. She puts the toys they want to give away in a big bag and takes them to the car. Tom and Lily run to the couch and turn on the TV. They find their favorite cartoon and smile. + +Mom comes back and sits with them. She says she is proud of them for being kind and generous. She says they can watch cartoons for a little while, but then they have to get ready for bed. Tom and Lily nod and hug her. They watch cartoons quietly and happily. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to eat blueberries. They have a big bowl of blueberries on the table. Sara is chubby. She eats a lot of blueberries. Ben is thin. He eats a few blueberries. + +"Pass me some blueberries, please," Sara says to Ben. + +"No, you have enough. You are too chubby. You need to share," Ben says to Sara. + +"I am not too chubby. I am just big. You are too thin. You need to eat more," Sara says to Ben. + +They start to argue. They do not hear their mom coming. + +"Stop fighting, you two. What is going on here?" their mom says. + +"Sara wants all the blueberries. She is greedy," Ben says. + +"Ben does not pass me any blueberries. He is mean," Sara says. + +Their mom shakes her head. She is not happy. + +"Blueberries are good for you, but you need to eat other things too. And you need to be kind and fair to each other. Sara, you can have some more blueberries, but you need to leave some for Ben. Ben, you can have some more blueberries, but you need to pass some to Sara. Do you understand?" their mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They say sorry to each other. They pass some blueberries to each other. They eat the blueberries together. They smile. Their mom smiles too. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play in the kitchen. They wanted to bake a cake for their mom, who was at work. They found some flour, eggs, milk and sugar in the cupboard. They mixed them in a big bowl and poured them in a pan. Then they put the pan in the oven and turned it on. + +But they forgot to check the oven first. There was a big piece of beef inside, that their dad had left to cook for dinner. The beef and the cake started to burn and smoke. The smoke alarm went off and made a loud noise. Tom and Sue were scared and ran out of the kitchen. + +Their dad came home and saw the mess. He was angry and sad. He took the beef and the cake out of the oven and threw them in the trash. He opened the windows to let the smoke out. He found Tom and Sue hiding under the bed. He asked them what they had done. + +"We wanted to bake a cake for mom," Tom said. + +"We didn't know there was beef in the oven," Sue said. + +They looked at their dad with big eyes and hoped he would not be too mad. + +Their dad sighed and hugged them. He said, "I know you wanted to do something nice, but you should never play with the oven. It is very dangerous. You could have hurt yourselves or started a fire. You should always ask me or mom before you bake anything." + +Tom and Sue nodded and said they were sorry. They asked their dad if he was still hungry. + +Their dad smiled and said, "Yes, I am. But we don't have any beef or cake left. How about we make some sandwiches instead?" + +Tom and Sue agreed and helped their dad make some sandwiches. They ate them together and talked about their day. They decided to bake a cake another day, when their mom was home and they had checked the oven first. They learned their lesson and never played with the oven again. They thought their dad was fair and kind. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with many rocks and trees. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side. + +They started to climb the hill, holding hands. They saw some flowers and bugs and birds. They heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a big lion. The lion was angry and hungry. It wanted to eat them. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They ran away from the lion. But they did not see a big hole in the ground. They fell into the hole. It was a trap. The lion had dug the hole to catch animals. The hole was deep and dark and hot. They could not get out. + +They cried for help. They shouted, "Help, help, we are in a trap!" They tried to climb the walls of the hole, but they were too slippery. They struggled to find a way out, but they could not. + +The lion came closer to the hole. It smelled them and licked its lips. It was ready to jump into the hole and eat them. + +But then they heard another sound. It was a bark. It was their dog, Spot. Spot had followed them to the park. He saw the lion and the hole. He was brave and smart. He barked at the lion and chased it away. He found a big stick and dropped it into the hole. He barked at Lily and Tom and told them to grab the stick. + +Lily and Tom grabbed the stick. Spot pulled them out of the hole. They hugged Spot and thanked him. They were safe and happy. They ran back to their mom and dad and told them what happened. They said, "Spot is our hero. He saved us from the trap and the lion. We love Spot." +Sara was walking in the park with her mom. She saw a big rock with a funny face on it. She ran to the rock and said hello. + +"Hello, rock. What is your name?" Sara asked. + +The rock did not answer. Sara was sad. She wanted to be friends with the rock. + +"Mom, why does the rock not talk to me?" Sara asked her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "The rock is not alive, Sara. It cannot talk. But you can pretend that it is your friend and give it a name." + +Sara thought for a moment. She liked the rock's face. It looked jolly and kind. + +"I will call you Jolly. You are my new friend, Jolly," Sara said to the rock. + +She hugged the rock and kissed it. The rock felt cold and hard, but Sara did not mind. + +"Can I introduce you to my other friends, Jolly?" Sara asked the rock. + +She did not wait for an answer. She took the rock by the hand and ran to the playground. She showed the rock to her friends, who were playing on the swings and slides. + +"Look, this is Jolly. He is my new friend. He is a rock with a funny face," Sara said to her friends. + +Her friends looked at the rock and laughed. They thought Sara was silly. But Sara did not care. She was happy with her jolly rock. +Tommy loved his bicycle. It was red and shiny and had a bell. He liked to ride it in the park with his friends. One day, he saw a big boy with a bigger bicycle. The big boy was mean. He called Tommy a baby and said his bicycle was too small. He laughed at Tommy and rode away. + +Tommy felt miserable. He wanted to cry. He wished he had a bigger bicycle. He did not want to be a baby. He did not want to play with his friends anymore. He went home and put his bicycle in the garage. He did not want to see it. + +His mom saw him and asked him what was wrong. Tommy told her what happened. His mom hugged him and said he was not a baby. She said his bicycle was perfect for him. She said the big boy was rude and jealous. She said Tommy should be proud of his bicycle and his friends. + +She asked him if he wanted to go back to the park and ride his bicycle with his friends. Tommy thought about it. He decided he did. He liked his bicycle. He liked his friends. He did not care what the big boy said. He took his bicycle out of the garage and rang his bell. He smiled and said yes to his mom. They went back to the park and had fun. Tommy was happy. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big green fruit hanging from a tree. They wanted to taste it, so they asked their mom. + +"Mom, what is that?" Tom pointed to the fruit. + +"That is an avocado. It is good for you, but you need to cut it first," Mom said. + +"Can we have some, please?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful. There is a fierce dog that lives next door. He does not like strangers, and he might bark at you or bite you if you go near his fence," Mom warned. + +Tom and Anna nodded. They waited for Mom to cut the avocado and give them each a slice. They liked the creamy and nutty flavor. They thanked Mom and ran back to the garden. + +They saw the dog next door, a big black one with sharp teeth and angry eyes. He was growling and jumping at the fence, trying to scare them. + +"Go away, dog! We are not afraid of you!" Tom shouted. + +"Yes, we are! He is too fierce!" Anna whispered. + +She grabbed Tom's hand and pulled him away from the fence. They ran to the other side of the garden, where there was a small statue of an angel. + +"Let's pray to the angel. Maybe she can make the dog stop being mean," Anna suggested. + +"Okay, let's try," Tom agreed. + +They knelt down in front of the statue and closed their eyes. They prayed in their own words, asking the angel to help them and the dog. + +"Please, angel, make the dog calm and friendly. He is not happy, and he needs love. Maybe he is hungry or lonely. Please, angel, give him some avocado and a friend. And please, angel, keep us safe and happy too. Thank you, angel. Amen," they prayed. + +They opened their eyes and looked at the fence. The dog was still there, but he was not growling or jumping anymore. He was sitting and wagging his tail, looking at them with curiosity. + +"Wow, look! The angel heard us!" Tom exclaimed. + +"Maybe the dog wants to play with us now," Anna said. + +They smiled and waved at the dog. The dog barked, but it sounded friendly. They felt brave and walked closer to the fence. They reached out their hands and let the dog sniff them. The dog licked their fingers and wagged his tail more. + +"Hi, dog. We are Tom and Anna. What is your name?" Tom asked. + +The dog barked again, as if he was answering. + +"Maybe his name is Barky," Anna guessed. + +They laughed and petted the dog. They felt happy and grateful. They thanked the angel and the avocado for making their day better. They made a new friend, and they learned to pray. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with paper and scissors. They can cut paper into different shapes and colors. They make paper animals, paper flowers, paper hats and paper cars. + +One day, they have a meeting. They want to show each other their paper creations. Anna brings a paper cat, a paper rose, a paper crown and a paper train. Ben brings a paper dog, a paper sunflower, a paper hat and a paper boat. + +They sit on the floor and look at each other's paper things. They say, "Wow, you are very good at cutting paper. Your paper things are very unique. I like them a lot." + +They trade some of their paper things. Anna gives Ben her paper cat and her paper crown. Ben gives Anna his paper dog and his paper hat. They put on their paper hats and pretend to be a king and a queen. They play with their paper animals and make them talk. + +They have a lot of fun at their meeting. They are happy to be friends and to share their paper things. They say, "Cutting paper is fun. We can make anything we want. We are very creative." They smile and hug. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to go on trips with their mom and dad. They liked to see new things and have fun. But sometimes they also got tired and cranky. + +One day, they went to the zoo to see the animals. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. They had ice cream and popcorn. They were happy. + +But then, they had to go home. Lily and Ben did not want to go home. They wanted to stay at the zoo. They started to cry and scream. They demanded to see more animals. They were loud. + +Mom and dad were not happy. They tried to calm Lily and Ben down. They said they had to go home because it was late and they had school tomorrow. They said they could come back to the zoo another day. They said they loved them. + +But Lily and Ben did not listen. They kept crying and screaming. They made a big fuss. They were loud. + +The other people at the zoo looked at them. Some of them shook their heads. Some of them smiled. Some of them said, "Poor mom and dad." + +Lily and Ben did not care. They wanted to stay at the zoo. They demanded to see more animals. They were loud. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big bush with red berries. Sara said, "Look, Tom, berries! Let's pick some and eat them. They are sweet and juicy." + +Tom nodded and ran to the bush. He reached for a berry, but Sara stopped him. She said, "Wait, Tom, not that one. That one is spoil. It is soft and brown. It will make you sick. Pick a good one. A good one is hard and bright." + +Tom looked at the berry. He saw that it was spoil. He dropped it and picked another one. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are smart. How do you know which berry is good and which is spoil?" + +Sara smiled and said, "Mommy taught me. She said we have to be careful with berries. Some are good and some are spoil. Some are even bad. Bad berries are not red. They are other colors. They can hurt you. We have to leave them alone." + +Tom nodded and said, "I see. Mommy is smart too. Can we eat the good berries now?" + +Sara said, "Yes, we can. But not too many. We have to share with Mommy and Daddy. They will like the berries too. And we have to wash them first. There are bugs and dirt on them. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. There is water available." + +Tom and Sara ran to the kitchen with their berries. They washed them and put them in a bowl. They ate some and saved some for Mommy and Daddy. They were happy and proud. They had found good berries in the garden. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big field of yellow daisies. They ran to the field and picked some flowers. + +"Look, Lily, I have a daisy crown!" Ben said, putting the flowers on his head. + +"You look like a king, Ben!" Lily said, making her own crown. "And I am a queen!" + +They pretended to rule over the field and the animals. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, the sky became dark and the wind became cold. Lily and Ben heard thunder and saw lightning. + +"Oh no, it's going to rain!" Lily said, feeling scared. + +"Let's go home, quick!" Ben said, grabbing Lily's hand. + +They ran back to their house, but they were not careful. They tripped over a rock and fell down. Their daisy crowns flew away. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily and Ben cried, rubbing their knees. + +They looked up and saw the rain falling on the field. The daisies were wet and sad. + +"Bye bye, daisies!" Lily and Ben said, shivering. + +They got up and ran to their house. Their mom was waiting for them with a hug and a towel. + +"Are you okay, my darlings?" she asked, drying them off. + +"We're okay, mom," Lily and Ben said, smiling. + +"But we lost our daisy crowns," Lily added, frowning. + +"That's okay, sweetie," mom said, kissing her forehead. "You can make new ones tomorrow. But be careful next time, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Lily and Ben said, nodding. + +They went inside and had some hot chocolate. They felt warm and cozy. + +They still liked the daisies, but they liked their mom more. +Lila was a very intelligent girl who liked to sew. She had a big box of cloth and thread and needles. She could make dolls and animals and dresses with her sewing skills. She was always happy when she completed a project. + +One day, she wanted to make a special gift for her mom. She found a piece of blue cloth and cut out a heart shape. She took a needle and some red thread and started to sew the edges of the heart. She wanted to write "I love you" on the heart with the thread. + +She was almost done when she heard a knock on the door. It was her friend Ben, who came to play with her. "Hi, Lila, what are you doing?" he asked. + +"I'm making a gift for my mom," Lila said. "It's a heart with words on it. See?" + +Ben looked at the heart and smiled. "That's very nice, Lila. You are very good at sewing. Can I help you?" + +Lila nodded. "Sure, you can help me. But you have to be careful with the needle. It's sharp and it can hurt you." + +Ben agreed. He took the needle and the thread and helped Lila finish the last letter. They both felt proud when they completed the heart. They tied a knot and cut the thread. + +"Let's go give it to your mom," Ben said. + +Lila agreed. She put the heart in a paper bag and held Ben's hand. They ran downstairs and found Lila's mom in the kitchen. "Mom, we have a gift for you," Lila said. + +Lila's mom smiled and took the bag. She opened it and saw the heart. She was very surprised and happy. She hugged Lila and Ben and thanked them. "This is the most beautiful gift I ever got," she said. "You are both very intelligent and kind. I love you very much." +Tom liked to play pirate with his big sister Ann. He had a hat, a sword and a patch for his eye. Ann had a dress, a necklace and a scarf for her hair. They pretended to sail on a big ship and look for treasure. + +One day, they found a big box in the attic. It was full of old clothes and toys. Tom and Ann opened it and saw many things they liked. Tom found a red coat, a belt and a hook. Ann found a blue skirt, a hat and a feather. They put on the new clothes and felt like real pirates. + +They decided to play a game. Tom was the captain and Ann was the first mate. They had to tie up a bad pirate who tried to steal their treasure. They looked around and saw their teddy bear on the bed. They grabbed it and ran to the ship. + +"Arrr, you are a naughty pirate!" Tom said to the teddy bear. "We will tie you up and make you walk the plank!" He used a rope to tie the teddy bear's arms and legs. He put it on a chair and pretended it was the plank. + +"Please, don't do it, captain!" Ann said to Tom. "He is not a bad pirate, he is our friend!" She used her scarf to untie the teddy bear. She hugged it and said, "You are a good pirate, teddy. We are glad you are with us." + +Tom saw that Ann was right. He felt sorry for the teddy bear. He took off the hook and the patch and said, "You are right, first mate. He is a good pirate. We are glad you are with us, too." He hugged the teddy bear and said, "We are all friends, teddy. We will share our treasure with you." + +They put the teddy bear on the bed and gave it some of their toys. They played with the teddy bear and had fun. They were happy pirates. +Sara and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big tray on the table. It had many things on it. Some were round and shiny, some were long and thin, some were soft and fluffy. + +"What are these?" Sara asked. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Ben said. + +They climbed on the chairs and reached for the tray. They touched the things and smelled them. They looked very mysterious. + +"Maybe they are toys. Or food. Or both." Sara said. + +"Maybe. Let's try them." Ben said. + +He picked up a round and shiny thing. It was red and had a green leaf on top. He bit it. It was sweet and juicy. He liked it. + +"Yum. This is good. Here, have one." He gave one to Sara. + +She bit it too. It was good. She smiled. + +They tried the other things. Some were sour, some were salty, some were crunchy, some were soft. They liked most of them. They ate and ate. + +They did not see the note on the tray. It said: "Do not touch. These are for Mom's party. Some are spicy, some are bitter, some are bad for kids. Wait for Mom to come back." + +Soon, they felt sick. Their mouths burned, their stomachs hurt, their heads spun. They cried and cried. + +Mom came back. She saw the tray. She saw the note. She saw the kids. She was angry and worried. + +"What have you done? These are not for you. These are for grown-ups. You could get very sick. Why did you eat them?" She asked. + +"We were playing. We were curious. We did not see the note. We are sorry." They said. + +Mom took them to the doctor. The doctor gave them medicine. He said they would be okay, but they had to rest and drink water. He said they should not eat mysterious things without asking. + +Sara and Ben learned their lesson. They felt bad. They missed the party. They never touched the tray again. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. The sky was blue and the sun was bright. They were happy. + +But then, dark clouds came. They heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They saw a flash. It was lightning. They were scared. + +"Let's go home!" Lily said. "It will rain soon!" + +But Tom did not want to go. He wanted to see something. He had a big idea. + +"No, let's stay!" Tom said. "I want to see a rainbow!" + +"A rainbow?" Lily asked. "What is that?" + +Tom tried to explain. "A rainbow is a big, pretty thing in the sky. It has many colors. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. It comes after the rain. It is magic!" + +Lily did not believe him. She thought he was making it up. She thought he was stupid. + +"That is silly!" Lily said. "There is no such thing as a rainbow! You are lying!" + +Tom was hurt. He was not lying. He had seen a rainbow before. He wanted to show Lily. He wanted to make her happy. + +"I am not lying!" Tom said. "A rainbow is real! I can prove it! Just wait and see!" + +They waited and waited. The rain came. It was cold and wet. They hid under a tree. They were unhappy. + +Lily was angry. She wanted to go home. She wanted to be warm and dry. She wanted to play with her toys. She did not want to see a rainbow. + +"Can we go now?" Lily asked. "This is boring!" + +Tom shook his head. He looked at the sky. He hoped to see a rainbow. He hoped to make Lily smile. + +"Just a little more!" Tom said. "I recommend you to be patient! A rainbow will come soon!" + +Lily sighed. She did not understand. She did not care. She thought Tom was wasting their time. + +But then, something happened. The rain stopped. The sun came out. And in the sky, there was a big, pretty thing. It had many colors. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. It was a rainbow. + +Lily gasped. She could not believe her eyes. She had never seen anything like it. It was beautiful. It was magic. + +"Wow!" Lily said. "Is that a rainbow?" + +Tom nodded. He smiled. He was proud. He had been right. + +"Yes, that is a rainbow!" Tom said. "I told you so!" + +Lily felt sorry. She had been wrong. She had been rude. She had hurt Tom's feelings. + +"I'm sorry, Tom!" Lily said. "You were not lying! You were not stupid! You were smart! You knew a rainbow would come! Thank you for showing me!" + +Tom forgave her. He was happy. He had made Lily happy. + +"You're welcome, Lily!" Tom said. "I'm glad you like it! A rainbow is a special gift from the sky. It is for us to enjoy!" + +They hugged. They laughed. They watched the rainbow. They were happy. +Sara and Tom were very happy. They were going to visit their grandma and grandpa. They packed their bags and got in the car with mom and dad. Sara and Tom liked to look out the window and see the trees and the houses and the animals. + +"Are we there yet?" Sara asked. + +"Soon, sweetie," mom said. "Grandma and grandpa are waiting for us. They have a surprise for you." + +"What is it?" Tom asked. + +"You'll see," dad said. + +Sara and Tom wondered what the surprise could be. Maybe it was a new toy, or a cake, or a book. They tried to guess, but they could not figure it out. + +After a long time, they arrived at grandma and grandpa's house. They got out of the car and ran to the door. Grandma and grandpa opened the door and hugged them. + +"Welcome, welcome, my dear children!" grandma said. "We are so happy to see you!" + +"Hello, grandma and grandpa!" Sara and Tom said. "We missed you!" + +"Come in, come in," grandpa said. "We have something to show you." + +Sara and Tom followed grandma and grandpa into the living room. There, on the carpet, was a big box with a bow. Sara and Tom gasped. + +"What is it?" Sara asked. + +"Open it and see," grandma said. + +Sara and Tom ran to the box and pulled the bow. They lifted the lid and peeked inside. There, in the box, was a fluffy, white puppy. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. + +"A puppy!" Sara and Tom shouted. "A puppy for us!" + +"Yes, a puppy for you," grandpa said. "We know you love animals, and we thought you would like a friend to play with. His name is Snowy." + +"Snowy, Snowy, Snowy!" Sara and Tom repeated. They hugged the puppy and thanked grandma and grandpa. + +"You're welcome, you're welcome," grandma and grandpa said. "We hope you will be good to him and take care of him." + +"We will, we will," Sara and Tom said. "He is the best surprise ever!" + +Sara and Tom played with Snowy on the carpet. They threw a ball, and he fetched it. They gave him a bone, and he chewed it. They brushed his fur, and he snuggled with them. They were very happy. Snowy was their new friend. And grandma and grandpa were the best. +Tim and Mia were hungry. They wanted to eat some sausages for lunch. But they had a problem. They did not have any sausages in their house. They had to go to the shop and buy some. + +They put on their coats and shoes and went outside. They saw a big sign that said "SAUSAGES". They followed the sign and walked to the shop. They saw a man behind a counter. He had many sausages in a glass case. + +"Hello, can we have some sausages, please?" Tim asked the man. + +"Sure, how many do you want?" the man asked. + +"Two, please. One for me and one for Mia," Tim said. + +The man smiled and took out two sausages. He wrapped them in paper and gave them to Tim. He said, "That will be two coins, please." + +Tim gave the man two coins. He said, "Thank you, sir. Have a nice day." + +The man said, "You're welcome, kids. Enjoy your sausages." + +Tim and Mia were happy. They had their sausages. They walked back to their house. They saw a big dog on the way. The dog was barking and running towards them. Tim and Mia were fearful. They did not like the dog. They thought the dog wanted to eat their sausages. + +They ran as fast as they could. They reached their house and closed the door. They were safe. They were glad. They cooked their sausages and ate them. They were yummy. They shared their story with their mom and dad. They were proud. They had a good lunch. +Lila was a little girl who loved to look at the stars. Every night, she would go outside with her dad and point at the bright dots in the sky. She wanted to learn their names and stories. + +One night, her dad said, "Look, Lila, there is something special in the sky. It is a comet. A comet is a ball of ice and dust that goes very fast around the sun. Sometimes, we can see it when it comes close to the earth. It has a long tail that shines like a firework." + +Lila was amazed by the comet. She thought it was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. She asked her dad, "Can we keep the comet? Can we take it home and put it in a jar?" + +Her dad smiled and shook his head. "No, Lila, we cannot keep the comet. The comet belongs to the sky. It is not ours to take. We can only watch it and enjoy it for a little while. That is what makes it special. We value it because it is rare and wonderful." + +Lila felt sad. She wanted to have the comet as her own. She thought it would make her happy. She said, "But I love the comet. I don't want it to go away. I want it to stay with me forever." + +Her dad hugged her and said, "I know, Lila, I know. But you cannot love something by keeping it for yourself. You have to let it be free and do what it is meant to do. The comet has a journey to make. It has to explore the space and visit other planets. Maybe one day, it will come back and we will see it again. But until then, we have to say goodbye and thank it for the joy it gave us." + +Lila looked at the comet again. She saw that it was getting smaller and fainter. She felt a tear roll down her cheek. She said, "Goodbye, comet. Thank you for being so pretty. I hope you have fun in the space. I will miss you." + +Her dad kissed her and said, "You are a very brave and kind girl, Lila. I am proud of you. You have learned a valuable lesson today. Sometimes, the things that make us happy are not the things that we can have, but the things that we can share. Come on, let's go inside. It is getting cold and dark. We can read a book or play a game. I love you, Lila." + +Lila nodded and smiled. She felt a little better. She still loved the comet, but she also loved her dad. She realized that he was right. The comet was not hers, but it was a gift. A gift that she could value and remember. She said, "I love you too, dad. You are the best. Can we look at the stars again tomorrow?" + +Her dad said, "Of course, Lila. Of course. There are many more wonders in the sky. And you know what? You are one of them." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They share a room and a bed. Tom likes to sleep with a light on, but Sam likes to sleep in the dark. Every night, they fight about the light. + +One night, Tom has a bad dream. He sees a big monster with sharp teeth and red eyes. The monster wants to eat him. Tom wakes up and feels scared. He wants to turn on the light, but Sam is sleeping next to him. Tom does not want to wake Sam up. He thinks Sam will be mad at him. + +Tom tries to close his eyes and forget the monster, but he can still see it in his head. He feels cold and alone. He wishes he had a toy or a book to make him feel better. He looks around the room, but he can only see shadows. He thinks the shadows are more monsters. He feels like he is dead. + +He starts to cry softly. He hopes Sam will hear him and help him. But Sam does not hear him. Sam is snoring loudly. Tom feels angry and sad. He thinks Sam does not care about him. He thinks Sam is a bad brother. + +He decides to turn on the light anyway. He reaches for the switch, but he feels something grab his hand. He screams. It is the monster from his dream. It is real. It is in his room. It is going to eat him. He feels more scared than ever. He wishes he had listened to Sam and slept in the dark. He wishes he had been a good brother. He wishes he could say sorry to Sam. But it is too late. The monster opens its mouth and bites him. Tom feels nothing. He is dead. +Lily and Ben were waiting for their dad to come home. They had a surprise for him. They made a big card with crayons and stickers. They wrote "We love you, Dad" on it. They hid the card under the sofa. + +They heard a car in the driveway. Dad was arriving! They ran to the door and opened it. They shouted "Surprise!" and hugged him. + +Dad smiled and hugged them back. He said "What a nice surprise! You are the best kids ever! Thank you for the card!" + +He lifted them up and carried them to the living room. He put them down on the sofa and looked for the card. He found it and opened it. He read the words and saw the pictures. He said "This is the most beautiful card I have ever seen! You are so creative and thoughtful! I love you, too!" + +He kissed them and hugged them again. They snuggled on the sofa and talked about their day. They were very happy. They had a good surprise for Dad, and Dad had a good surprise for them. He brought them a big box of cookies. They opened the box and shared the cookies. They ate and laughed and enjoyed their time together. They had a wonderful evening. +Tom and Lily were hungry. They saw a big melon on the table. It was green and round and looked yummy. + +"Can we eat the melon?" Tom asked Mom. + +"Yes, you can, but only half. The other half is for Dad. He will come home soon." Mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They took a knife and cut the melon. They each took a half and went to the couch. They started to eat the melon. It was sweet and juicy and made them happy. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was Dad. He came home early. He was angry. + +"Who ate my melon?" He questioned. He saw Tom and Lily on the couch. They had melon juice on their faces and hands. They looked scared. + +"We did, Dad. We are sorry. Mom said we can." Tom said. + +"No, she didn't. She said you can have half, not all. You are greedy and naughty. You made me sad. Go to your room. No more melon for you." Dad said. + +He took the empty melon rinds and threw them in the trash. He went to the kitchen and made himself a sandwich. He did not talk to Tom and Lily. He did not hug them or kiss them. + +Tom and Lily cried. They went to their room. They felt hungry and sorry. They wished they had not eaten the melon. They wished Dad was not angry. They wished they had a happy ending. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the mud. They made mud pies, mud castles and mud balls. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very filthy. Their clothes, their hair and their faces were all covered in mud. + +One day, they found a shiny thing in the mud. It was round and had a ribbon. They pulled it out and looked at it. It was a medal. They wondered who it belonged to and what it was for. + +"Maybe it is for being the best at mud," Tom said. + +"Or for being the bravest in the mud," Sam said. + +They decided to share the medal and take turns wearing it. They rubbed the medal with their hands to make it shine more. They felt very proud and happy. + +But then, their mom saw them. She was not happy. She said they had to take a bath and wash their clothes. She said the medal was not theirs and they had to return it. She said it was for a soldier who had fought in a war and had lost it in the park. + +Tom and Sam felt sad and sorry. They did not know it was for a soldier. They did not want to hurt anyone. They gave the medal back to their mom and said they were sorry. They said they would take a bath and wash their clothes. + +Their mom hugged them and said she was not angry. She said she was glad they were honest and kind. She said they could keep the ribbon as a souvenir. She said they were her brave and best boys. +Sara and Tom were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got what. + +One day, their mom said, "We are going to the store. You can each choose one thing to buy. But you have to be good and not fight." + +Sara and Tom were happy. They got ready and went to the car. Mom drove them to the store. There were many things to see and touch. Sara saw a doll with a pink dress. She wanted it. Tom saw a truck with big wheels. He wanted it. + +They ran to the things they wanted and grabbed them. But then they saw each other. They both wanted the same thing. They both wanted a ball that could rise in the air. It was shiny and colorful. It looked like fun. + +They both reached for the ball at the same time. They pulled and tugged. They shouted and cried. + +"Mine!" Sara said. + +"No, mine!" Tom said. + +"Stop it!" Mom said. "You are being bad. You have to share. You can only have one thing each. You have to choose." + +Sara and Tom looked at the ball. They looked at each other. They both wanted the ball. But they also loved each other. They did not want to make each other sad. + +Sara was thoughtful. She thought of a way to make both of them happy. She said, "Tom, you can have the ball. I will have the doll. We can play with both of them together. We can take turns. We can be good." + +Tom was thoughtful too. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister. I will have the ball. You will have the doll. We can play with both of them together. We can take turns. We can be good." + +Mom was proud of them. She said, "You are very thoughtful, Sara and Tom. You are good twins. You can have the ball and the doll. But you have to share. And you have to be nice to each other." + +Sara and Tom hugged each other. They hugged Mom. They said, "We love you, Mom. We love each other. We will share. We will be nice." + +They went to the car with their new things. They played with the ball and the doll. They made the ball rise in the air. They made the doll dance. They laughed and smiled. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Anna's mom says they can visit Ben's house. Anna is happy. She puts on her coat and shoes. She takes her favorite doll with her. + +Anna and Ben hug when they see each other. They go to Ben's room. There are many toys and books there. They play with cars and trains. They make noises like vroom and choo-choo. They have fun. + +Then, Ben shows Anna his new book. It has pictures of animals. Ben points to a lion. He says, "This is a lion. It has a thick mane and big teeth. It roars like this: rrrrr!" + +Anna laughs. She points to a monkey. She says, "This is a monkey. It has a long tail and a funny face. It makes noises like this: ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" + +Ben laughs. He points to a fish. He says, "This is a fish. It has scales and fins. It swims in the water. It does not make any noise. It has a small lip like this: pout!" + +Anna pouts her lip too. She says, "I have a lip too. But it is not small. It is big and red. Like this: mwah!" + +She kisses Ben on the cheek. Ben blushes. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. I like your lip. And I like your doll too. Can I hold it?" + +Anna smiles. She says, "Yes, you can. You are a good friend too. I like your book. And I like your train too. Can I drive it?" + +They share their toys and books. They play some more. They are happy. They visit each other often. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to draw. They had many crayons and papers to make pictures. They liked to show their pictures to Mom and Dad, who always smiled and said nice things. Sometimes, Mom and Dad would hang their pictures on the refrigerator with magnets. This made Lily and Max very happy and proud. + +One day, Lily and Max decided to draw a big picture together. They used all their crayons and papers to make a colorful scene of their family and their house and their dog. They worked very hard and had a lot of fun. When they finished, they ran to Mom and Dad to show them their picture. + +Mom and Dad looked at the picture and gasped. It was so big and beautiful and bright. They hugged Lily and Max and told them they were very talented and creative. They said they wanted to hang their picture on the refrigerator, but there was a problem. The picture was too big for the refrigerator. It would cover the whole door and some of the sides. Lily and Max felt sad. They wanted their picture to be on the refrigerator like their other pictures. + +Mom and Dad saw their sad faces and had an idea. They said they had a special place for their picture. They took Lily and Max to the living room, where there was a big wall with nothing on it. They said they would hang their picture on the wall, where everyone could see it and admire it. They said it would be like a painting in a museum. They asked Lily and Max if they liked that idea. + +Lily and Max nodded and smiled. They liked that idea very much. They helped Mom and Dad hang their picture on the wall with tape. They stepped back and looked at their picture. It was so big and beautiful and bright. They felt very happy and proud. They thanked Mom and Dad for hanging their picture on the wall. They said they were very grateful and loved them very much. Mom and Dad hugged them and said they loved them too. They said they were very grateful and proud of them. They all looked at the picture and smiled. +Lila was a shy girl. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and her books. She had a big smile when she was happy. + +One day, her mom took her to the park. There were many kids there. They ran and jumped and laughed. Lila felt scared. She held her mom's hand and did not move. + +"Look, Lila, there is a girl who is playing alone. Maybe you can be her friend," her mom said. She pointed to a girl who was sitting on a bench with a teddy bear. + +Lila looked at the girl. She had curly hair and a pink dress. She looked sad. Lila felt sorry for her. She wanted to make her smile. + +She let go of her mom's hand and walked slowly to the girl. She said in a soft voice, "Hi, I am Lila. What is your name?" + +The girl looked up and saw Lila. She smiled a little. She said, "Hi, I am Mia. This is my teddy bear. His name is Bobo." + +Lila smiled back. She said, "He is very cute. Can I play with him?" + +Mia nodded. She said, "Yes, you can. Do you want to have a tea party with us?" + +Lila nodded. She said, "Yes, I do. That sounds fun." + +They moved to a table and chairs that were in the park. They pretended to pour tea and eat cookies. They talked and giggled. They became friends. + +Lila's mom watched them from a distance. She was proud of Lila. She saw that Lila was not shy anymore. She saw that Lila had a big smile on her face. +Anna liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Anna liked to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Anna found a big box in her room. It was wrapped with shiny paper and had a bow on top. Anna wondered what was inside. She looked at Lily and said, "Do you think this is a gift for me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Maybe. Why don't you open it and see?" + +Anna was curious and excited. She tore the paper and opened the box. Inside, she saw a big mirror. It was round and had a frame with flowers. Anna gasped and said, "Wow! A mirror!" + +She lifted the mirror and put it on the floor. She looked at herself and Lily in the mirror. She smiled and said, "We look so pretty!" + +Then, she noticed something strange. In the mirror, Lily had a different dress. It was blue and had stars. Anna looked at Lily and saw that she still had the pink dress. She was confused and said, "Lily, why do you have a different dress in the mirror?" + +Lily smiled and said, "This is a magic mirror, Anna. It can reveal unknown things. My dress is blue and has stars, but you can only see it in the mirror. Do you want to see more?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily said, "Then, hold my hand and say the magic word." + +Anna held Lily's hand and said, "What is the magic word?" + +Lily said, "It is 'reveal'." + +Anna repeated, "Reveal!" + +Suddenly, the mirror glowed and showed them a new scene. They saw a castle, a garden and a unicorn. Anna and Lily were amazed and said, "Wow!" + +Lily said, "This is where I come from, Anna. I am a princess and this is my kingdom. Do you want to go there with me?" + +Anna said, "Yes, I do!" + +Lily said, "Then, let's go!" + +They stepped into the mirror and disappeared. They went to the magic kingdom and had a wonderful adventure. They were very happy and never wanted to leave. +Lily and Ben are friends who like to play together. They have different languages at home. Lily speaks English and Ben speaks Spanish. Sometimes they do not understand each other, but they try to learn new words. + +One day, they find a book with pictures of animals and their names in both languages. They are very happy and decide to discuss the book. They point at the pictures and say the names out loud. + +"Look, this is a dog. In Spanish, it is perro," Ben says. + +"And this is a cat. In English, it is cat. In Spanish, it is gato," Lily says. + +They go on like this for a while, learning and having fun. They are very cheerful and proud of themselves. + +A teacher sees them and smiles. She thinks they are very smart and kind. She says to them, "You are doing a great job, Lily and Ben. You are learning a new language and sharing your knowledge. That is very good. You are good friends." + +Lily and Ben smile back. They thank the teacher and hug each other. They know that language is not a problem, but a gift. They know that they can always discuss and learn from each other. They know that being cheerful and friendly makes them happy. +Lily liked red. She had a red dress, a red hat, and a red ball. She liked to play with her red ball in the park with her friend Ben. Ben liked blue. He had a blue shirt, a blue cap, and a blue bike. He liked to ride his bike in the park with Lily. + +One Wednesday, Lily and Ben went to the park with their moms. They saw a big slide. Lily wanted to go on the slide. She said to Ben, "Let's go on the slide. It looks fun." Ben said, "No, I don't want to go on the slide. It looks scary." Lily said, "It's not scary. It's fun. Come on, Ben." Ben said, "No, thank you. I want to ride my bike." + +Lily had to decide. She liked Ben, but she also liked the slide. She looked at the slide. It was red. She looked at Ben. He was blue. She said to Ben, "I'm sorry, Ben. I want to go on the slide. It's red. I like red. You can ride your bike. It's blue. You like blue." Ben said, "OK, Lily. Have fun on the slide. I'll have fun on my bike. Maybe we can play together later." Lily said, "OK, Ben. Bye for now." + +Lily ran to the slide. She climbed up the stairs. She sat on the top. She slid down. She felt the wind in her hair. She laughed. She liked the slide. It was fun. It was red. She liked red. + +Ben rode his bike. He pedaled fast. He felt the sun on his face. He smiled. He liked his bike. It was fun. It was blue. He liked blue. +Tom is a painter. He likes to use many colors to make pictures. He has a big box of paints and brushes. He can paint anything he wants. + +One day, Tom wants to paint a surprise for his mom. He looks for a good place to paint. He sees a big wall in the garden. It is white and boring. Tom thinks it is a good place to paint. He takes his box of paints and brushes and goes to the garden. + +He starts to paint on the wall. He paints a big sun, a blue sky, some green trees, and some red flowers. He paints a happy face and writes "I love you, Mom" with his brush. He is very proud of his picture. + +But then he hears his mom calling him. "Tom, where are you? It's time for lunch!" Tom does not want his mom to see his picture yet. He wants to show her later. He looks for a place to hide his box of paints and brushes. He sees a big bush near the wall. He thinks it is a good place to hide. He puts his box of paints and brushes behind the bush. He hopes his mom will not find them. + +He runs to his mom and gives her a hug. "I'm here, Mom. I'm hungry." His mom smiles and takes him to the kitchen. She does not see the wall in the garden. She does not see the hidden box of paints and brushes. She does not see the surprise that Tom has made for her. But Tom knows that she will see it soon. He is very excited. He thinks his mom will like his picture. He thinks he is a good painter. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They have a big box. They use the box to make a house. They are creative. + +"Look, Ben," Anna says. "We can draw on the box. We can make windows and a door." + +"Good idea, Anna," Ben says. "We can use crayons and stickers. We can make our house pretty." + +They draw and stick on the box. They make a house with many colors. They are happy. + +Then they see the sunset. The sky is orange and pink and purple. It is beautiful. + +"Wow, Anna," Ben says. "The sunset is so pretty. Do you want to see it better?" + +"Yes, Ben," Anna says. "How can we see it better?" + +Ben has an idea. He says, "We can stand on the box. Then we can see the sunset over the trees." + +They stand on the box. They hold hands. They see the sunset over the trees. They smile. + +They say together, "We love our house. We love the sunset. We love our friendship." +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with things. One day, they find a big thing in the park. It is shiny and round. Tom says, "This is my thing. I saw it first." Jen says, "No, this is my thing. I want it more." They start to pull the thing. + +A man sees them. He is angry. He says, "Hey, that is my thing. Give it back to me." He runs to them. He is big and loud. Tom and Jen are fearful. They let go of the thing. The man grabs the thing. He says, "You are bad kids. This is a bomb. I will use it to win a war. Go away or I will hurt you." He laughs. + +Tom and Jen run away. They are sad and scared. They lose the thing and the man. They hear a loud boom. The bomb explodes. The park is on fire. Tom and Jen cry. They wish they never found the thing. They wish they shared the thing. They wish they had a good friend. The end. +Ben is a dog. He likes to run and play with his ball. He has a long, rough tail that he wags when he is happy. One day, he goes to the park with his mom. He sees a pond with ducks and frogs. He wants to swim with them. + +"Can I go in the water, mom?" he asks. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't go too far," mom says. + +Ben runs to the pond and jumps in. He splashes and chases the ducks and frogs. He has a lot of fun. He gets very wet. His fur and his tail are soaked. + +He comes out of the pond and shakes his body. Water flies everywhere. He runs to his mom and licks her face. + +"Did you have fun, Ben?" mom asks. + +"Yes, mom. I love the water. But now I am cold and wet. Can we go home?" Ben says. + +"Sure, Ben. Let's go home and dry you off. You need a towel for your tail," mom says. + +She takes out a big, soft towel from her bag and wraps it around Ben. She rubs his fur and his tail until they are dry and warm. Ben feels cozy and happy. He wags his tail and snuggles with his mom. + +"I love you, mom. You are the best," Ben says. + +"I love you too, Ben. You are a good dog," mom says. + +They go home and cuddle on the couch. Ben falls asleep with his tail on mom's lap. He dreams of the pond and the ducks and the frogs. He smiles in his sleep. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a colorful doll with long hair and a dress. Max had a big truck with wheels and a horn. They were having fun, but they also wanted each other's toys. + +"Can I have your doll?" Max asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. "Can I have your truck?" + +"No, it's mine!" Max said. "Give me your doll or I will take it!" + +They started to pull and tug on the doll, making it cry. They were both angry and loud. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily and Max fighting over the doll. She was not happy. + +"Stop it, both of you!" Mom said. "You are not being nice. You have to share your toys, not fight over them. Why don't you trade for a while and see how you like it?" + +Lily and Max looked at Mom and then at each other. They did not want to trade, but they also did not want to make Mom more angry. They decided to surrender their toys and try something new. + +"OK, Mom," Lily said. "I will give Max my doll and he will give me his truck." + +"OK, Mom," Max said. "I will give Lily my truck and she will give me her doll." + +They handed each other their toys and said sorry. Mom smiled and gave them a hug. + +"Good job, kids," Mom said. "Now you can play nicely and learn something new. Look, I have a book for you. It's called a dictionary. It has many words and pictures. You can look at it and learn new words. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They were curious about the book. They followed Mom to the couch and sat with her. Mom opened the dictionary and showed them some words and pictures. They saw a cat, a dog, a ball, a flower, and many more. They repeated the words after Mom and pointed at the pictures. They liked the book. It was colorful and fun. + +They forgot about their toys and enjoyed the book. They learned new words and had a good time. They were happy and Mom was proud. They thanked Mom for the book and gave her a kiss. They decided to share their toys and their book from now on. They were good kids. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were kings and queens of a big palace. They used sticks and stones and flowers to make their own palace. They had a throne, a crown, a scepter and a flag. + +"Look at our fancy palace!" Lily said. "We are the best rulers ever!" + +"Yes, we are!" Ben agreed. "But we need to keep it clean and tidy. Let's wipe the dirt off our throne and crown." + +They took a cloth and wiped their things. They made them shine and sparkle. They were very proud of their palace. + +But then, a big dog came running. It saw their palace and wanted to play. It jumped and barked and knocked over their things. It made a big mess. + +"Hey, stop it!" Lily shouted. "You are ruining our palace!" + +"Go away, bad dog!" Ben yelled. "You are not welcome here!" + +The dog did not listen. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. It thought they were playing too. + +Lily and Ben were not happy. They tried to push the dog away. But the dog was too big and strong. It knocked them down and rolled over them. + +"Help, help!" Lily and Ben cried. "We need a hero!" + +Just then, their mom came. She saw the dog and the mess. She called the dog's name. + +"Rex, Rex, come here!" she said. "You are a naughty dog! You can't play with Lily and Ben's palace!" + +The dog heard its mom. It stopped and ran to her. It wagged its tail and licked her hand. It was sorry for being naughty. + +"Sorry, Lily and Ben," mom said. "Rex is my friend's dog. He escaped from his leash. He didn't mean to hurt your palace." + +Lily and Ben got up. They were dirty and sad. They looked at their palace. It was broken and dirty. + +"It's okay, mom," Lily said. "We can make a new palace." + +"Yes, we can," Ben said. "But can we play with Rex later? He looks fun." + +Mom smiled. She hugged them and wiped their faces. + +"Of course you can," she said. "But first, let's go inside and have some cookies. You deserve a treat for being so brave and kind." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They liked cookies. They liked mom. They liked Rex. They forgot about their palace. They followed mom inside. They were happy. +Lily was a baby who liked to play in her crib. She had many toys that made noise and had bright colors. She also had a blanket that was soft and warm. Lily liked to cuddle with her blanket and make funny faces at her toys. + +One day, Lily saw a big ball on the floor near her crib. It was red and shiny and looked fun. Lily wanted to touch the ball and roll it around. She tried to reach for the ball, but it was too far. She tried to climb out of her crib, but it was too high. She felt sad and cried. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She used her blanket to make a rope. She tied one end of the blanket to her crib and threw the other end to the ball. She pulled the blanket and the ball came closer. Lily was happy and smiled. + +Lily grabbed the ball and hugged it. She felt the ball was flexible and squishy. She squeezed the ball and it made a funny sound. Lily laughed and played with the ball and her blanket. She became very good at making the ball bounce and roll. She had a lot of fun in her crib. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They like to pretend they are spies and have a pistol each. They hide behind the trees and bushes and try to catch each other. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is not a pistol noise. It is a big dog noise. They see a big dog running towards them. It has sharp teeth and angry eyes. They are scared. + +They drop their pistols and run to the slide. They climb up the ladder and slide down. They hope the big dog will not follow them. But the big dog is fast and jumps on the slide too. + +Tom and Anna scream. They think the big dog will bite them. But then they see something. The big dog has a collar and a tag. It says "Rex". And it has a cute smile and a wagging tail. It is not an angry dog. It is a friendly dog. + +The big dog licks Tom and Anna's faces. It wants to play with them. Tom and Anna laugh. They are not scared anymore. They think the big dog is adorable. They pet the big dog and give it their pistols. The big dog likes the pistols. It chews them and makes funny noises. + +Tom and Anna make a new friend. They call him Rex. They play with him until their mom comes to pick them up. They say goodbye to Rex and hope to see him again. They have a fun day in the park. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a doll that she loved very much. She called her doll Anna and gave her hugs and kisses. Ben had a car that he liked to zoom around the floor. He called his car Vroom and made loud sounds with his mouth. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" Ben said. "It is so fast and strong. It can go anywhere and do anything. It is the best car ever!" + +"Look at my doll, Ben!" Lily said. "She is so pretty and sweet. She can talk and sing and dance. She is the best doll ever!" + +They both smiled and showed each other their toys. They were happy and proud of what they had. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben wanted to see how fast his car could go. He pushed it hard and made it fly in the air. He did not see that Lily's doll was on the couch. His car hit the doll and knocked her down. The doll fell on the floor and broke. Her head came off and her dress tore. Lily saw what happened and cried. + +"Ben, you broke my doll!" Lily said. "You broke Anna! She is my favorite toy! How could you do that?" + +Ben saw what he did and felt sorry. He did not mean to break Lily's doll. He wanted to make her happy, not sad. He picked up the doll and tried to fix her. He put her head back and tied her dress. But the doll was still broken. She did not look the same as before. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "I did not want to break your doll. It was an accident. Please don't be mad at me." + +Lily looked at Ben and saw that he was sorry. She knew that he did not do it on purpose. She loved her brother and did not want to fight with him. She wiped her tears and hugged him. + +"It's okay, Ben," Lily said. "I'm not mad at you. I know you did not mean it. I love you and I love Anna. Maybe we can get her a new dress and a new head later." + +Ben smiled and hugged her back. He loved her and he loved Vroom. Maybe they could get him a new car later. + +They decided to play with their toys together. They made Anna and Vroom friends. They pretended that they were going on a big adventure. They met a fierce lion and a friendly bird. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +Mommy came in and saw them playing. She was happy to see them getting along. She brought them a treat. She gave them each a cookie and a glass of milk. They thanked her and ate their treat. They shared their toys and their stories. They were happy and loved. +Lily liked to play with her toy train. She had a long string that she could pull to make the train go. She liked to pull the string fast and watch the train zoom around the floor. She also liked the spark that came out of the train's chimney. It was bright and shiny and made a funny noise. + +One day, Lily saw a tall lamp in the living room. It had a string too, just like her train. She wondered what would happen if she pulled it. She thought maybe it would make a spark too. She was curious and wanted to try. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the string. She pulled it hard, just like she did with her train. But instead of a spark, there was a loud bang and a flash. The lamp broke and the light went out. Lily was scared and started to cry. + +Mommy and Daddy heard the noise and came running. They saw Lily on the chair and the broken lamp on the floor. They were angry and worried. They told Lily that she was naughty and that she could have hurt herself. They said that the lamp was not a toy and that she should never pull the string. + +Lily felt sorry and sad. She said she was sorry and that she didn't know. She hugged Mommy and Daddy and said she loved them. They hugged her back and said they loved her too. They said they would fix the lamp and the light. They also said they would buy her a new toy train, one that had a bigger and better spark. Lily smiled and said thank you. She learned her lesson and never pulled the lamp string again. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. But today it is raining. They are sad. + +"Let's play inside," Mia says. "We can make a fort with pillows and blankets." + +"OK," Tom says. "That sounds fun." + +They go to Mia's room. They see a big package on the bed. It has a bow and a card. + +"What is that?" Tom asks. + +"It is a gift for me," Mia says. "My grandma sent it. She lives far away. She is very nice." + +"Can we open it?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, we can," Mia says. "But first we have to read the card." + +They open the card. It says: "Happy birthday, Mia! I hope you like your present. It is very funny. Love, Grandma." + +Mia smiles. She tears the paper off the package. She sees a big stuffed animal. It is a pink elephant with a purple hat and a green scarf. + +"Wow!" Mia says. "It is so cute and funny. Thank you, Grandma." + +Tom laughs. He likes the elephant too. He hugs it. + +"Can we play with it?" Tom asks. + +"Of course," Mia says. "It is my friend. And you are my friend too. We can all play together." + +They make the elephant part of their fort. They pretend it is a king. They have a tea party with it. They tell it jokes. They have fun. + +The rain stops. The sun comes out. They look out the window. + +"Look, a rainbow!" Mia says. + +They run outside. They take the elephant with them. They show it the rainbow. They dance and sing. + +They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her dad's things. She liked to touch his pens, his books, his phone and his files. She did not know what files were, but they had many papers inside and she liked to look at them. + +One day, when her dad was out, she took his files and brought them to the bathroom. She wanted to see what would happen if she put them in the water. She filled the tub with water and threw the files in. She watched as the water turned blue and green and red from the ink. She thought it was pretty. + +She did not hear her mom come home. She did not hear her mom call her name. She did not hear her mom scream when she saw the mess in the bathroom. She was too busy playing with the files. + +Her mom was very angry. She grabbed Lily and pulled her out of the tub. She yelled at her for being a bad girl and ruining her dad's files. She said they were very important and now they were soaked and useless. She said Lily was ignorant and did not listen to her. + +Lily did not understand why her mom was so mad. She did not mean to be bad. She just wanted to have fun. She started to cry and said she was sorry. But her mom did not hug her or forgive her. She sent her to her room and said she would tell her dad what she did. Lily felt very sad and scared. She wished she had not played with the files. She wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not been ignorant. +Tom was an adventurous boy who liked to explore the forest near his home. He always took his stuffed tiger with him, because he pretended it was a real tiger who could protect him from danger. One day, he saw a big cave in the forest and decided to go inside. + +"Come on, tiger, let's see what's in there!" he said to his toy. He held it in his arms and walked into the cave. It was dark and cold and he could hear strange noises. He felt scared, but he wanted to be brave like a tiger. + +He walked deeper and deeper into the cave, until he saw a bright light at the end. He ran towards it, hoping to find a way out. But when he reached the light, he realized it was not an exit, but a hole in the ceiling. He looked up and saw a huge bird with sharp claws and a long beak. It was an eagle, and it was hungry. + +The eagle saw Tom and his tiger and swooped down to grab them. Tom screamed and tried to run away, but it was too late. The eagle caught them in its talons and flew away. Tom dropped his tiger as he was lifted into the air. He watched as his tiger fell to the ground and disappeared among the rocks. + +Tom cried and wished he had never gone into the cave. He wished he had listened to his mom, who always told him to stay away from the forest. He wished he had his tiger back, who was his best friend. + +The eagle took Tom to its nest, where it planned to eat him. But before it could do that, it heard a loud roar. It was a real tiger, who had followed Tom's scent and found his toy. The tiger was angry that someone had taken his cub, and he climbed up the tree to the nest. He fought with the eagle and scared it away. He then saw Tom, who was trembling and crying. He felt sorry for him and licked his face. He picked him up gently in his mouth and carried him down the tree. He took him to his toy and nudged it towards him. + +Tom was amazed and grateful. He hugged his tiger and thanked the real tiger. He said he was sorry for pretending to be a tiger and for going into the cave. He said he learned his lesson and he would never do it again. He asked the real tiger to take him home. + +The real tiger nodded and let Tom ride on his back. He ran through the forest and brought him to his house. He left him at the door and roared goodbye. Tom waved and smiled. He ran inside and told his mom everything that happened. She was shocked and relieved. She hugged him and said she was proud of him for being honest and brave. She said he was lucky to have a tiger as a friend. + +Tom agreed and said he loved his tiger, both the real one and the toy one. He said he would always take good care of them and respect them. He said he would still be adventurous, but not foolish. He said he would always listen to his mom and stay safe. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches the value of being careful, respectful, honest and brave. It also shows the importance of listening to parents, taking care of friends and animals, and learning from mistakes. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play and travel together. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box is full of scarves. Lily and Tom are happy. They want to try the scarves. + +"Look, this scarf is red and blue. It is very pretty," Lily says. She puts the scarf around her neck. + +"I like this scarf. It is green and yellow. It is very original," Tom says. He puts the scarf around his head. + +They laugh and run around the park. They pretend they are superheroes with their scarves. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, a big dog comes to the park. The dog sees the scarves. The dog likes the scarves. The dog wants the scarves. The dog barks and runs to the box. + +"Hey, that is our box! Go away, dog!" Lily and Tom shout. They are scared. + +The dog does not listen. The dog grabs the box with his teeth. He shakes the box. The scarves fly out of the box. The dog runs away with the box. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They lose their scarves. They cry. + +But then, a nice lady comes to the park. The lady sees Lily and Tom. The lady sees the scarves. The lady is kind. + +"Hello, children. Are you OK? What happened?" the lady asks. + +"A big dog took our box. The box had scarves. We liked the scarves. We played with the scarves. But now the scarves are gone," Lily and Tom say. + +"Oh, I'm sorry. That is not nice. But don't worry. I have an idea. Why don't you pick up the scarves and keep them? They are yours now. You can travel with them and play with them. They are very pretty and original," the lady says. + +Lily and Tom smile. They like the lady. They like the idea. They pick up the scarves. They thank the lady. + +"Thank you, lady. You are very nice. We like the scarves. We will travel with them and play with them. They are very pretty and original," Lily and Tom say. + +They hug the lady. They hug each other. They are happy. They have scarves. They have a friend. They have a story. +One day, a fisherman went to the lake to catch some fish. He had a big net and a small boat. He put the net in the water and waited for the fish to swim in. + +Soon, he felt a tug on the net. He pulled hard, but the net was very heavy. He saw a huge fish in the net. It was bigger than his boat. The fisherman was scared and happy. He wanted to take the fish home, but he did not know how. + +He tried to lift the net, but it was too hard. He tried to push the fish, but it was too strong. He tried to call for help, but no one heard him. He did not know what to do. + +Then, he had an idea. He took a bucket and filled it with water. He poured the water on the fish. He did it again and again. He hoped the fish would like the water and calm down. + +The fish felt the water on its skin. It liked the water. It stopped thrashing and looked at the fisherman. The fisherman smiled and said, "Hello, fish. I am sorry I caught you. You are very beautiful and amazing. Do you want to go back to the lake?" + +The fish nodded and made a sound. It thanked the fisherman for the water and said, "Yes, please. I want to go back to the lake. I have a family and friends there. You are very kind and brave. Can we be friends?" + +The fisherman nodded and made a sound. He said, "Yes, of course. We can be friends. I will let you go. But can I visit you sometimes?" + +The fish agreed and said, "Yes, you can. I will wait for you in the lake. But please, do not bring your net. Just bring your bucket and some water." + +The fisherman agreed and said, "OK, I will. Goodbye, fish. Take care." + +He cut the net and freed the fish. The fish swam away, but turned back and waved. The fisherman waved back and rowed his boat to the shore. He was happy and proud. He had a new friend. He had a huge fish. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. Sara saw a shiny stone on the ground. It was red and sparkly. She thought it was very attractive. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pretty stone!" she said, showing him her pocket. + +"Wow, it is pretty!" Ben said. "Can I see it?" + +Sara did not want to share. She liked her stone too much. She said no and ran away. + +Ben felt sad and angry. He wanted to see the stone too. He ran after Sara and tried to grab her pocket. Sara did not like that. She tried to resist. She pushed Ben away. + +"Stop it, Ben, it's mine!" she shouted. + +"Give it to me, Sara, it's not fair!" he shouted back. + +They were both loud and rude. They did not notice the big dog that was coming towards them. The dog liked shiny things too. It saw the stone in Sara's pocket. It wanted to have it. It barked and jumped on Sara and Ben. They were scared and surprised. They dropped the stone. The dog took it in its mouth and ran away. + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They felt sorry and silly. They had lost their stone because they were selfish and mean. They hugged and said sorry. + +"Let's play together, Sara, and share our things," Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, and let's be nice to each other," Sara said. + +They learned their lesson. They played happily in the park. They did not care about the stone anymore. They had something better. They had each other. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. They wore costumes and carried bags to get candy from the houses. They walked with their mom and dad and said "trick or treat" when they knocked on the doors. + +One house had a big pumpkin on the porch with a scary face. Lily and Ben were frightened and did not want to go near it. Their mom said it was just a pumpkin and it would not hurt them. She said they should wave to it and say hello. + +Lily and Ben waved to the pumpkin and said hello in a small voice. The pumpkin did not say anything back. It just had a scary face. Lily and Ben felt a little braver and walked closer to the door. They knocked and said "trick or treat". + +The door opened and a nice lady came out. She smiled and said "Happy Halloween". She gave Lily and Ben some candy and said they had cute costumes. She said she liked their wave to the pumpkin. She said the pumpkin was her friend and he liked to wave back. + +Lily and Ben looked at the pumpkin and saw that it had a hand. The hand was hidden behind the pumpkin. The pumpkin waved to them with the hand. Lily and Ben laughed and waved back. They were not frightened anymore. They said thank you to the lady and went to the next house. They had a lot of fun and got a lot of candy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big road with many cars. They want to cross the road and go to the park. + +"Wait, Ben," Anna says. "We need to look both ways. The cars are fast and loud. They can hurt us." + +"I know, Anna," Ben says. "But I want to see the swings and the slide. They are fun and shiny. Can we go now?" + +Ben is persistent. He does not listen to Anna. He runs to the road. He does not look both ways. He misses a car by a little bit. He is lucky. But Anna is scared. + +"Ben, stop!" Anna shouts. "You are silly and dangerous. You could have missed the road and hit the car. You could have been hurt. I would miss you a lot. You are my friend." + +Ben hears Anna. He stops on the other side of the road. He looks back at Anna. He sees her face. She is sad and angry. He feels sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. "You are right. I was silly and dangerous. I did not think. I could have missed the road and hit the car. I could have been hurt. I would miss you a lot, too. You are my friend." + +Anna hears Ben. She is still sad and angry. But she is also happy. She is happy that Ben is safe. She is happy that he is sorry. She is happy that he is her friend. + +"Come back, Ben," Anna says. "We can cross the road together. We can look both ways. We can be careful. We can go to the park. We can play on the swings and the slide. We can have fun and be happy. We can be friends." + +Ben smiles. He runs back to Anna. He holds her hand. They cross the road together. They look both ways. They are careful. They go to the park. They play on the swings and the slide. They have fun and are happy. They are friends. +Sara and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Sara was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran behind a big tree and waited for Sara to find him. He was very quiet and still. + +Sara looked around the park and tried to guess where Ben was hiding. She saw a bush, a bench, a slide, and a swing, but no Ben. She was getting tired and bored. She called out, "Ben, where are you? I give up!" + +Ben heard Sara's voice and smiled. He thought he was very clever and sneaky. He decided to surprise Sara and scare her. He jumped out from behind the tree and shouted, "Boo!" + +Sara was so startled that she screamed and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry. Ben saw Sara's tears and felt sorry. He ran to her and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't mean to hurt you. I was just playing." + +Sara looked at Ben and said, "That was not nice, Ben. You made me feel helpless and scared. You should not reveal yourself like that. You should be kind and gentle." + +Ben nodded and said, "You're right, Sara. I was not kind and gentle. I was mean and rude. I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +Sara wiped her tears and said, "Yes, I forgive you, Ben. But next time, don't do that again. Let's play fair and fun." + +Ben hugged Sara and said, "Thank you, Sara. You're a good friend. Let's play fair and fun." + +They helped each other stand up and went to play on the slide. They learned to be kind and gentle to each other and to have fun without hurting or scaring anyone. +Ben and Jen were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big puzzle of a famous castle. They liked to put the puzzle pieces together and pretend they were kings and queens. + +One day, their mom told them to clean their room before dinner. Ben and Jen did not want to clean their room. They wanted to play with their puzzle. They said no to their mom and ran to their room. They locked the door and ignored their mom. + +Their mom was angry and sad. She knocked on the door and asked them a question. She said, "Why are you not listening to me? Don't you love me?" Ben and Jen did not answer. They kept playing with their puzzle. + +Their mom went to the kitchen and cooked dinner. She hoped that Ben and Jen would come out and say sorry. But they did not. They were too busy with their puzzle. + +Then, something bad happened. Ben and Jen had an argument. They both wanted the same puzzle piece. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The puzzle broke into many pieces. The pieces flew in the air and scattered all over the room. Ben and Jen cried. They had ruined their favorite toy. + +They looked at the mess and felt sorry. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had cleaned their room. They wished they had not fought. They opened the door and ran to their mom. They hugged her and said sorry. They asked her to help them fix their puzzle. + +But their mom was too hurt. She said, "I'm sorry, but it's too late. You have to learn from your mistake. You have to clean your room and fix your puzzle by yourselves. And you have to eat your dinner without dessert. Maybe then you will understand how to be good children." + +Ben and Jen felt very sad. They realized they had been very bad. They learned a lesson. They learned that they should always listen to their mom, respect their toys, and share with each other. They learned that being selfish and stubborn can lead to trouble and pain. They learned that they should always say sorry when they do something wrong. They hoped that their mom would forgive them and love them again. +Anna liked to ride the bus with her mom every day. She liked to look out the window and see the cars, the trees, and the people. She also liked to talk to the bus driver, who was very nice and always gave her a sticker. The bus driver was popular. Everyone knew him and said hello to him. + +One day, Anna and her mom got on the bus as usual. But the bus driver was not the same. He was a new man, who looked grumpy and did not smile. He did not give Anna a sticker. He did not say hello to anyone. He just took their tickets and drove the bus. + +Anna did not like the new bus driver. She missed the old one. She asked her mom, "Where is the nice bus driver? Why is he not here?" + +Her mom said, "He quit, Anna. He does not work here anymore. He wanted to do something else." + +Anna was sad. She did not understand why he quit. She liked him a lot. She wished he would come back. + +The new bus driver drove the bus very fast and very rough. He did not stop at the red lights. He did not wait for the people to get on or off. He honked his horn a lot and yelled at the other drivers. He made everyone on the bus scared and angry. + +Anna was scared too. She held her mom's hand tight. She said, "I don't like this bus driver. He is not nice. He is not popular. He is bad." + +Her mom said, "I don't like him either, Anna. He is not doing his job well. He is making the bus unsafe. We should get off the bus as soon as we can." + +They looked for the next stop. But the new bus driver did not stop. He kept driving fast and rough. He did not care about the people on the bus. He did not care about the rules of the road. + +Then, something happened. The new bus driver saw a big truck coming from the other side. He tried to pass it, but he was too late. He crashed the bus into the truck. There was a loud noise and a big smash. The bus and the truck were broken. The people on the bus and the truck were hurt. + +Anna and her mom were hurt too. They had cuts and bruises. They were bleeding. They were crying. They were scared. + +The police and the ambulance came. They helped the people on the bus and the truck. They took them to the hospital. They asked them what happened. They asked them who was the bus driver. + +Anna and her mom said, "He was a new bus driver. He was not nice. He was not popular. He quit his job today. He quit his job in a bad way." +Tom was a cricket who liked to sing. He sang every night under the moon. He wanted to find a friend who would sing with him. He saw many other crickets, but they were all gray and quiet. They did not like his singing. They said he was too loud and silly. + +One night, Tom saw a bright light in the grass. He went to see what it was. He found a firefly who was glowing and flying. She was not gray and quiet. She was yellow and happy. She liked his singing. She said he was brave and fun. + +Tom and the firefly became friends. They sang and flew together every night. They made each other happy. They decided to marry. They had a wedding under the moon. All the other crickets came to see. They saw how happy Tom and the firefly were. They learned that being different is not bad. It can be good. They learned to be kind and open to others. They learned to sing and glow with joy. +Sara and Ben were twins who loved to play in the snow. They built a big igloo with their dad and decorated it with colorful stones and snowflakes. They were very proud of their igloo and wanted to show it to their friends. + +One day, they invited Lily and Sam to come and see their igloo. Lily and Sam were also twins, but they were not very nice. They laughed at Sara and Ben's igloo and said it was ugly and boring. They said they had a better igloo at home, with lights and music and toys. + +Sara and Ben felt sad and angry. They wanted to make their igloo more fun and exciting. They asked their dad to help them. Their dad smiled and said he had an idea. He took them to the garage and gave them a big fan. He said they could use the fan to make their igloo spin. + +Sara and Ben were curious and happy. They carried the fan to their igloo and plugged it in. They turned it on and watched as their igloo started to spin slowly. They saw the stones and snowflakes sparkle and shine. They heard the wind whistle and sing. They felt the cold air tickle and hug them. They thought their igloo was the most beautiful thing in the world. + +They invited Lily and Sam to come and see their igloo again. Lily and Sam were surprised and jealous. They wanted to go inside the spinning igloo and play. But Sara and Ben said no. They said they were not nice to them and their igloo. They said they only wanted to play with friends who were kind and respectful. They said they learned that beauty is not about lights and music and toys, but about love and creativity and joy. + +Lily and Sam felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they were wrong and rude. They apologized to Sara and Ben and asked them to forgive them. They said they wanted to be their friends and learn from them. Sara and Ben smiled and said yes. They turned off the fan and opened the igloo. They hugged and shared their stones and snowflakes. They played and laughed and had fun. They learned that spinning is not only a verb, but also a way to see the world differently. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to visit their grandma every week. Grandma had a big house with many rooms and a garden with flowers and birds. She also had a big chair that was soft and cozy. Tom and Lily loved to sit on the chair and listen to grandma's stories. + +One day, when they came to visit, they saw that grandma had a new friend. He was a cat with black and white fur and green eyes. Grandma said his name was Max and he was very clever. She said he could do tricks and play games. + +Tom and Lily wanted to see what Max could do, so they followed him around the house. Max jumped on the table, ran under the bed, and climbed on the shelf. He also knocked over a vase, scratched a pillow, and tore a book. Tom and Lily thought he was naughty, not clever. + +They went back to the living room and saw that Max was sitting on the big chair. He looked at them and meowed. Tom and Lily wanted to sit on the chair too, but Max did not want to share. He hissed and scratched at them when they came near. + +"Max, that's not nice!" grandma said. "You have to share the chair with Tom and Lily. They are my guests and they are very good." + +But Max did not listen. He stayed on the chair and glared at Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily were sad and angry. They did not like Max at all. + +"Grandma, can we sit on the chair with you?" they asked. + +"Of course, my dears," grandma said. "Come here and I'll tell you a story." + +She picked up Max and put him on her lap. She hugged him and stroked his fur. She said he was just scared and lonely, and he needed some time to get used to them. She said he was really a sweet and clever cat. + +Tom and Lily looked at Max and saw that he was purring and nuzzling grandma's face. They felt sorry for him and decided to give him a chance. They climbed on the chair and sat next to grandma. They smiled at Max and said hello. Max looked at them and meowed softly. He licked their hands and rubbed his head against theirs. + +Tom and Lily were surprised and happy. They realized that Max was not so bad after all. He was just a cat who wanted some love and attention. They said they were sorry for being mean to him and asked him to be their friend. Max nodded and snuggled with them. + +Grandma smiled and said she was proud of them. She said they were very kind and clever. She said they all made a good family. She started to tell them a story about a brave princess and a magic dragon. Tom and Lily listened and laughed. Max listened and purred. They all enjoyed the big chair and each other's company. They had a wonderful visit. +Tom and Lily liked to play near the pond. The pond had many fish and frogs and ducks. Sometimes they fed the ducks with bread. Sometimes they caught the frogs and let them go. Sometimes they watched the fish swim and splash. + +One day, they saw a new duck in the pond. It was big and white and had a red face. It looked different from the other ducks. Tom and Lily wanted to see it closer. They walked to the edge of the pond and called the duck. + +"Hello, duck! Do you want some bread?" Lily asked. + +The duck did not answer. It swam away from them. Tom and Lily followed it. They did not see the sign that said "Beware of the swan". They did not know that the duck was not a duck, but a swan. And they did not know that the swan did not like children. + +The swan saw Tom and Lily coming closer. It felt angry and scared. It turned around and flapped its wings. It hissed and snapped at them. Tom and Lily were surprised and afraid. They tried to run away, but the swan was faster. It bit Tom's leg and Lily's arm. They cried and screamed. + +"Help! Help! The duck is hurting us!" they shouted. + +Their mom heard them and ran to the pond. She saw the swan and the sign. She grabbed a stick and chased the swan away. She hugged Tom and Lily and checked their wounds. They were bleeding and hurting. + +"I'm sorry, my darlings. You suffered a lot. That was not a normal duck. That was a mean swan. You should not go near it. Come on, let's go home and clean your cuts. You will be okay." she said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and sobbed. They learned a lesson that day. They never played near the pond again. They only played in the park, where there were no swans. +Sam and Mia like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have a lot of fun. One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a big zigzag. It goes up and down and left and right. It looks like a snake. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sam says. "Let's try it!" + +"OK, but be careful," Mia says. "It looks slippery." + +They run to the zigzag. Sam goes first. He climbs up the first part. He is very fast. He reaches the top and smiles. He looks at Mia. + +"Come on, Mia! It's easy!" + +Mia follows Sam. She climbs up the first part. She is not as fast as Sam. She reaches the top and sees Sam. He is already on the second part. He slides down and then up again. + +"Sam, wait for me!" Mia says. + +But Sam does not hear her. He is having too much fun. He slides down and up and down and up. He is on the last part. He slides down very fast. He is almost at the end. But then he slips. He falls off the zigzag. He lands on the grass. He cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam says. "I hurt my knee!" + +Mia sees Sam. She slides down the last part. She is careful. She does not slip. She reaches the end. She runs to Sam. She sees his knee. It is red and bloody. + +"Oh, Sam, I'm sorry!" Mia says. "Are you OK?" + +Sam looks at Mia. He sees her face. She is serious. She is not angry. She is worried. He stops crying. He hugs Mia. + +"I'm OK, Mia," Sam says. "Thank you for being my friend." + +Mia hugs Sam back. She smiles. + +"You're welcome, Sam," Mia says. "You're my friend too." + +They hold hands. They walk to the bench. They see their mom and dad. They tell them what happened. Their mom and dad hug them. They give them a band-aid and a kiss. They say they are proud of them. They say they are brave and kind. Sam and Mia feel better. They still like the zigzag. But they decide to play on the slide instead. They have a lot of fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide. He runs fast to the slide. Mia follows him. + +But there is a problem. A boy is on the slide. He wears a red hat. He does not want to share the slide. He says, "This is my slide. Go away!" + +Tom and Mia are sad. They want to play on the slide too. Tom says, "Please, can we have a turn?" The boy says, "No. You can't. This is my hat. And this is my slide." + +Mia is angry. She does not like the boy. She says, "That is not fair. You are mean. Give us a turn or we will tell the teacher." The boy laughs. He says, "You can't tell the teacher. She is not here. And I don't care. This is my hat. And this is my slide." + +Mia has an idea. She sees a big stick. She picks up the stick. She runs fast to the slide. She says, "If you don't share the slide, I will take your hat." The boy is scared. He does not want to lose his hat. He says, "OK, OK, you can have a turn. But don't touch my hat." + +Tom and Mia are happy. They go on the slide. They have fun. The boy watches them. He is not happy. He wants his slide back. He says, "Hurry up. Give me back my slide. And don't touch my hat." Tom and Mia ignore him. They say, "No. You are rude. You need to learn to share. And we like your hat." They laugh and play on the slide. The boy cries. He demands his hat and his slide. But no one listens to him. +Lily and Ben were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toys and watch cartoons. One day, their mom said they were going to grandma's house for dinner. Lily and Ben were happy, because they loved grandma and her jolly dog, Spot. + +When they got to grandma's house, they saw a big turkey on the table. It smelled good and looked yummy. Lily and Ben wanted some turkey, but mom said they had to wait until everyone was ready. Lily and Ben were hungry and impatient. They decided to sneak some turkey when mom and grandma were not looking. + +They tiptoed to the table and reached for the turkey. But they did not see Spot, who was also hungry and wanted some turkey. Spot jumped on the table and grabbed the turkey with his teeth. He ran away with the turkey, knocking over plates and glasses. Lily and Ben screamed and mom and grandma came running. + +Mom and grandma were angry and sad. They scolded Lily and Ben for being naughty and greedy. They said they had ruined the dinner and wasted the turkey. They said they had to go home without eating anything. Lily and Ben cried and said they were sorry, but it was too late. They had to leave grandma's house with no turkey and no fun. They felt bad and wished they had listened to mom. +Tom and Anna like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but they want to buy new ones. They have an idea. They can sell some of their old toys to other kids. They can use the money to buy new toys. + +They take some of their toys and put them on a table. They make a sign that says "Toys for sale". They put the sign on a screen. The screen is big and bright. It shows pictures and sounds. It is in the park. Many kids come to the park to play. + +One kid sees the sign and the toys. He walks to the table. He likes a toy car. He asks Tom, "How much is this car?" + +Tom says, "Two dollars." + +The kid says, "That is too much. I only have one dollar." + +Tom says, "Sorry, I can't sell it for one dollar. It is a good car. It can go fast and make noises." + +The kid says, "Please, I really want it. It is my favorite color. Can you give me a discount?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes the car, too. But he wants to buy a new toy. He says, "OK, I can sell it for one dollar and fifty cents. But that is the lowest I can go." + +The kid says, "Thank you, thank you. You are very nice." He gives Tom the money and takes the car. He is very happy. He runs to show his friends. + +Tom and Anna are happy, too. They have more money to buy new toys. They hope to sell more toys to more kids. They see a girl looking at a doll. The doll is fierce. It has big eyes and sharp teeth. It can talk and bite. Anna says, "Do you like this doll? It is very fun. It can scare your enemies. It is only three dollars." + +The girl says, "No, thank you. I don't like this doll. It is too scary. It makes me feel bad. I like nice dolls. They make me feel good." + +Anna says, "Oh, OK. Maybe you like this teddy bear. It is very soft and cute. It can hug you and sing. It is only two dollars." + +The girl says, "Yes, I like this teddy bear. It is very sweet. It makes me feel happy. Can I have it?" + +Anna says, "Sure, you can have it. Just give me the money." + +The girl gives Anna the money and takes the teddy bear. She is very happy. She hugs the teddy bear and smiles. + +Anna is happy, too. She has more money to buy new toys. She hopes to sell more toys to more kids. She sees a boy looking at a robot. The robot is fierce. It has metal arms and legs. It can walk and shoot. It is only four dollars. Anna says, "Do you like this robot? It is very cool. It can fight and win. It is only four dollars." + +The boy says, "Yes, I like this robot. It is very awesome. It can do many things. I want it." + +Anna says, "Great, you can have it. Just give me the money." + +The boy gives Anna the money and takes the robot. He is very happy. He plays with the robot and makes noises. + +Anna is happy, too. She has more money to buy new toys. She has sold many toys to many kids. She and Tom count their money. They have enough to buy new toys. They are very excited. They thank the kids and pack their toys. They leave the screen and the table. They go to the toy store. They buy new toys. They are very happy. They go home and play with their new toys. They have a lot of fun. They are glad they sold their old toys. They are good sellers. The end. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her toys in her room. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a soft bear. She called him Ted. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we have to go to a party. It is your cousin's birthday. He is four years old. We have a gift for him. Can you help me wrap it?" + +Lily did not want to go to a party. She did not know her cousin. She did not want to share her toys. She said, "No, mom. I want to stay in my room. I want to play with Ted." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you have to be nice. Your cousin will be happy to see you. He will like the gift. It is a puzzle. You like puzzles, too. Come on, let's wrap it together. It will be fun." + +Lily followed her mom to the kitchen. Her mom gave her a big piece of paper with stars on it. She said, "This is the wrapping paper. We have to cover the puzzle with it. Then we have to tape it and put a bow on it. Can you help me?" + +Lily nodded. She liked the paper. It was shiny and pretty. She helped her mom fold the paper around the puzzle. She used the tape to stick it. She chose a red bow and put it on top. She said, "Look, mom. We did it. It is a nice gift." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Yes, it is. You did a great job, Lily. Thank you for helping me. Now, let's go to the party. Maybe you will make a new friend. Maybe you will have fun." + +Lily felt a little scared. But she also felt a little curious. She said, "OK, mom. Let's go. But can I bring Ted with me?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can. Ted can come, too. He can keep you company. Come on, let's go." + +Lily took Ted in her arms. She hugged him tight. She said, "Don't worry, Ted. We will be OK. Maybe the party will be fun. Maybe we will like the puzzle. Maybe we will like the cousin." + +She walked with her mom to the car. She hoped the party would be nice. She hoped she would not be too shy. She hoped she would have fun. +Sara liked to help her dad with the car. She was a big girl and very independent. She could do many things by herself, like putting on her shoes and brushing her teeth. + +One day, her dad said they had to go to the store. He asked Sara to help him load the car. Sara was happy to help. She carried her backpack and her teddy bear to the car. She put them in the back seat. She buckled her seat belt. She was ready to go. + +But the car did not start. Her dad looked at the gas meter. It was empty. They had no gas. Sara asked, "What is gas, dad?" + +Dad explained that gas was a thing that made the car go. It was like food for the car. They had to get more gas from a place called a gas station. He said they had to walk there. It was not far. + +Sara was not scared. She was independent. She held her dad's hand and walked with him to the gas station. She saw many cars and trucks and buses. She saw a big hose that gave gas to the cars. She saw a man who worked at the gas station. He smiled at Sara and gave her a sticker. + +Sara liked the gas station. She learned a new thing. She helped her dad get gas for the car. She was a good helper. She was very independent. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad with the house. Today, they want to help with the dishes. Mom says they can put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. + +Tom and Mia run to the kitchen. They see a large pile of dishes on the counter. They take turns to pick up a dish and put it in the dishwasher. They are careful not to break anything. + +"Look, Mia, this is a zip!" Tom says, holding a plastic bag with a zipper. He opens and closes the zip. It makes a funny sound. + +"Can I try?" Mia asks. She takes the bag from Tom and zips it too. She likes the sound. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" Dad asks, coming into the kitchen. He sees the bag in Mia's hand. "That's not a dish, that's a bag of cheese. It goes in the fridge, not the dishwasher." + +"Oops, sorry, Dad," Mia says. She gives the bag to Dad. He puts it in the fridge. + +"Good job, kids, you helped a lot with the dishes," Dad says. He smiles and hugs Tom and Mia. "Now, let's zip up the dishwasher and start it." + +Tom and Mia help Dad to close the dishwasher. They hear it beep and start to wash the dishes. They are happy and proud. They helped with the house. +Lily liked to help her mom cook. She wanted to be a chef when she grew up. She had a toy kitchen and some plastic food. She pretended to make dishes for her family and friends. + +One day, her mom took her to a real restaurant. It was a big and white place with many tables and chairs. Lily saw people in white hats and aprons working in the kitchen. They looked busy and happy. Lily wanted to see what they were doing. + +Her mom asked a nice man if Lily could watch the chefs. The man smiled and said yes. He gave Lily a white hat and apron too. He took her to the kitchen and showed her around. Lily saw pots and pans, knives and spoons, ovens and stoves. She saw the chefs chopping, stirring, baking and frying. They made yummy smells and noises. + +The man told Lily that the chefs were making food for the customers. He said that the customers paid money for the food and that the restaurant was a business. He said that the chefs had to work hard and fast to make good food and succeed. He asked Lily if she wanted to help. + +Lily nodded and said yes. She was excited and nervous. The man gave her a simple task. He asked her to wash some lettuce and tear it into pieces. He said that the lettuce was for a salad. Lily did as he said. She washed the lettuce carefully and tore it with her hands. She put it in a big bowl. She felt proud and happy. + +The man praised Lily and said she did a good job. He said that she was a good helper and a good chef. He gave her a hug and a sticker. He said that she could come back anytime. Lily thanked him and said goodbye. She ran to her mom and showed her the sticker. She told her mom what she did and what she learned. Her mom hugged her and said she was proud of her. She said that Lily could succeed in anything she wanted to do. Lily smiled and said she wanted to be a chef. She said she loved the restaurant. She said she had a lot of fun. +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 missed the ball and it rolled away. They had to look for it in the grass or behind the trees. + +One time, the ball went too far and it went into a big bush. Lily and Tom ran to the bush and tried to find the ball. They heard a noise inside the bush. It sounded like a growl. They were frightened. They did not know what was in the bush. + +"Who is there?" Lily asked in a small voice. + +"Meow," the noise said. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They liked cats. They were not scared of cats. They moved the branches and leaves to see the cat. They removed the bush from the cat. + +They saw a small, black cat with white paws. The cat looked frightened too. It had a collar around its neck, but it was dirty and torn. The cat had no home. It had no shelter. + +"Hello, kitty," Tom said softly. He reached out his hand to pet the cat. + +The cat sniffed his hand and rubbed its head against it. It purred. It liked Tom. + +"Can we keep it?" Lily asked. She wanted to hug the cat too. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "We have to ask Mom and Dad." + +They picked up the cat and the ball and ran back to their parents. They hoped they would say yes. They wanted to give the cat a shelter and a family. They wanted to make the cat happy. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to help their mom in the garden. They planted seeds, watered them, and watched them grow. One day, they saw a big white flower in the garden. It was a cauliflower. + +"Wow, look at that!" Sara said. "It's so pretty and round!" + +"Can we pick it?" Tom asked. "I want to eat it for dinner." + +Mom heard them and came over. She smiled and said, "That's a cauliflower, my dears. It's a vegetable that we can eat, but we have to wait until it's ready. It takes a long time to raise a cauliflower, you know. We have to be patient and kind to it." + +Sara and Tom nodded. They wanted to be good gardeners like mom. They decided to leave the cauliflower alone and let it grow more. They went to look at the other plants and flowers in the garden. + +A few weeks later, mom said, "It's time to harvest the cauliflower, kids. It's big and ripe enough to eat. Do you want to help me?" + +Sara and Tom were excited. They ran to the garden and saw the cauliflower. It was bigger and whiter than before. They helped mom cut it from the stem and wash it. Mom said, "Thank you for being kind to the cauliflower. You helped me raise it with love and care. Now we can enjoy it together. How about we make some soup with it?" + +Sara and Tom agreed. They loved soup, especially with mom's special spices. They helped mom chop the cauliflower and put it in a pot. They stirred and tasted the soup. It was delicious. They ate it with bread and cheese. They felt happy and warm. + +Mom said, "You see, my dears, when we are kind to the things we grow, they reward us with their goodness. That's the moral of the story. Kindness always pays off." + +Sara and Tom smiled and hugged mom. They learned a valuable lesson. They wanted to be kind to everything and everyone. They looked forward to raising more cauliflowers and other vegetables in the garden. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a shiny rock. It is blue and green and sparkly. They think it is rare and pretty. + +They want to keep the rock. But they do not have a pocket or a bag. They are afraid someone will take it. They have an idea. They find some glue in the trash. They put glue on the rock and stick it to a leaf. Then they bury the leaf under a big tree. + +They are happy. They think they have a secret treasure. They go home and tell their moms. Their moms smile and hug them. They do not know about the rock. + +The next day, Tom and Mia go back to the park. They want to see their rock. They dig under the tree. But they cannot find the leaf. They look and look. They are sad and confused. + +Then they see a bird. It has a blue and green and sparkly thing in its beak. It is their rock. The bird found it and took it. It flies away. Tom and Mia watch it go. They cry and hug each other. They lost their rare and pretty rock. +Sara and Ben were playing near the mill. They liked to watch the big wheel turn and make noise. They also liked to smell the bread that came out of the mill. + +One day, they saw a jar of red sauce on a table. Sara was curious and wanted to taste it. She opened the jar and dipped her finger in it. "Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. "This sauce is spicy! It hurts my mouth!" + +Ben laughed at Sara. He thought it was funny that she made a funny face. He took the jar and poured some sauce on Sara's head. "Ha, ha, ha!" he said. "Now you are spicy too!" + +Sara was angry and sad. She felt the sauce burn her skin and hair. She ran away from Ben and cried. She did not want to play with him anymore. + +Ben felt sorry for what he did. He realized he was mean to Sara. He wanted to say sorry and make her happy again. He ran after Sara and found her hiding behind a tree. He brought a bucket of water and a towel. "Sara, Sara, please come out," he said. "I am sorry I was bad to you. I want to help you. Please forgive me." + +Sara peeked out from behind the tree. She saw Ben with the water and the towel. She was still mad, but she also felt thirsty and dirty. She came out and let Ben wash the sauce off her. Ben was gentle and kind. He said sorry again and again. Sara felt better and smiled. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You are my friend." + +They hugged and went back to the mill. They decided to leave the sauce alone and play with something else. They learned to be careful and nice to each other. +Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a hose and a car. They like to make the car speed on the grass. They pretend the hose is a road. + +"Look, Anna, I can make the car go very fast!" Ben says. He pushes the car hard on the hose. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a good car!" Anna says. She claps her hands. "Can I try?" + +"OK, Anna, you can try. But be careful. The hose is wet and slippery." Ben says. He gives the car to Anna. + +Anna takes the car and puts it on the hose. She tries to make it speed, but the car slides off the hose and falls on the dirt. + +"Oh no, Anna, the car is dirty!" Ben says. He runs to the car and picks it up. + +"It's OK, Ben, we can clean it." Anna says. She runs to the hose and turns it on. She sprays the water on the car. + +"Look, Ben, the car is clean again!" Anna says. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Anna, you are a good friend!" Ben says. He hugs Anna. + +They laugh and play with the hose and the car. They have fun. The hose is reliable. It always gives them water. +Sara and Tom are playing on the beach. They like to dig in the sand and make castles. They also like to hear the waves and the seagulls. + +"Look, Sara, I made a big castle!" Tom says. He shows Sara his sand castle. It has a tower and a flag. + +"Wow, Tom, your castle is very nice!" Sara says. She claps her hands. She also made a sand castle. It has a door and a window. + +"Thank you, Sara. Your castle is nice too!" Tom says. He smiles. He likes to play with Sara. They are good friends. + +They hear a voice. It is their mom. She is calling them for lunch. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to eat!" Mom says. She has a basket with sandwiches and fruits. "You need to eat healthy food to grow strong and happy!" + +Sara and Tom run to their mom. They are hungry and thirsty. They leave their sand castles on the beach. + +"Mom, we made sand castles!" Sara says. She points to the beach. + +"They are very beautiful, Sara. And Tom, yours is very big!" Mom says. She hugs them. She is proud of them. + +They eat their lunch and drink some water. They feel good. They like to play on the beach. They like to hear the waves and the seagulls. They like to dig in the sand and make castles. They like to be with their mom. They are healthy and happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big rock. It has a crack in it. + +"Look, Ben, a crack!" Lily says. She points to the rock. + +"What is in the crack?" Ben asks. He is curious. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Lily says. She picks up a stick. She puts the stick in the crack. She moves the stick. + +Suddenly, the rock breaks. Something shiny comes out of the crack. It is a pretty stone. It has many colors. + +"Wow, Lily, you showed me a pretty stone!" Ben says. He is happy. + +"Wow, Ben, you are right! It is a pretty stone!" Lily says. She is happy too. + +They share the pretty stone. They take turns holding it. They look at the colors. They smile. They are good friends. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike. + +One day, they see a big bell in the park. It is on a tall pole. It has a rope. Tom wants to ring the bell. He says to Sam, "I want to ring the bell. Can you help me?" + +Sam says, "OK, but we have to be quick. The bell is for the firemen. They ring it when there is a fire. We don't want to make them come for no fire." + +Tom and Sam run to the pole. Tom is fit. He can climb up the pole. He grabs the rope. He pulls it hard. The bell rings loud. DING DONG DING DONG! + +Tom and Sam are happy. They laugh and clap. They think it is fun to ring the bell. But then they hear a siren. It is the fire truck. It is coming to the park. It is fast and red. It has a loud horn. BEEP BEEP BEEP! + +Tom and Sam are scared. They did a bad thing. They made the firemen come for no fire. They get down from the pole. They get on the bike. They ride away. They hope the firemen will not be mad at them. They say, "Sorry, firemen. We will not ring the bell again." +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They found a big onion in a basket and decided to use it for their soup. + +"Can I cut the onion?" Tom asked Lily. + +"No, I want to cut it. You can stir the pot," Lily said. + +She took a knife and started to chop the onion. But soon her eyes began to water and sting. She felt a terrible pain in her nose and mouth. She dropped the knife and ran to the sink. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The onion hurts me!" she cried. + +Tom saw Lily crying and felt sorry for her. He put down the spoon and went to help her. He turned on the tap and splashed some water on her face. + +"It's okay, Lily. The onion is not bad. It just makes you cry sometimes. Here, have a tissue," he said. + +He gave her a tissue and hugged her. Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She felt better. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I'm sorry I was mean to you. Do you want to cut the onion?" she asked. + +Tom shook his head. He did not like the onion either. + +"No, thank you. Let's use something else for our soup. How about carrots? They are sweet and crunchy," he suggested. + +Lily smiled and agreed. They put the onion back in the basket and took out some carrots. They peeled and chopped them together. They added them to the pot and stirred the soup. It smelled good. + +They were happy and proud of their soup. They decided to share it with their mom and dad. They poured some soup into bowls and carried them to the living room. + +"Look, mom and dad. We made soup for you. It has carrots and no onions. Do you want to try it?" they asked. + +Mom and dad smiled and nodded. They took the bowls and tasted the soup. They liked it very much. + +"Mmm, this is delicious. You are very good chefs. Thank you for making soup for us," they said. + +Tom and Lily beamed. They felt happy and loved. They enjoyed their soup with their mom and dad. They did not think about the onion anymore. +Ben and Lily were playing hide and seek in the farm. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to the big barn and looked for a good spot. He saw a pile of hay and decided to hide under it. He hoped Lily would not find him. + +Lily counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looked around the farm and tried to guess where Ben was. She saw the cows, the pigs, the chickens, and the horses, but no Ben. She wondered if he was in the barn. She walked to the barn and opened the door. + +The barn was dark and quiet. Lily heard some noises from the animals, but no Ben. She looked behind the barrels, the crates, and the sacks, but no Ben. She started to feel scared. She called out, "Ben, where are you? This is not fun!" + +Ben heard Lily's voice and felt sorry. He did not want to scare her. He thought he had found a good hiding spot, but it seemed too good. He decided to come out and show himself. He moved the hay and said, "Here I am, Lily! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you scared. I was hiding under the hay." + +Lily saw Ben and felt relieved. She ran to him and hugged him. She said, "Ben, I'm glad you're here. I was worried. You were too hidden. Next time, don't hide so well, okay?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Okay, Lily. I'm sorry. Next time, I'll hide somewhere easier. Do you want to play again?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's play again. But this time, I'll hide and you'll seek. And no more hiding under the hay, deal?" + +Ben agreed and said, "Deal. Let's go outside and start again. One, two, three..." +Mia and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and swing. They saw a big pond with many ducks and fish. Mia wanted to feed the ducks some bread. Ben wanted to dive in the pond and swim with the fish. + +"No, Ben, you can't dive in the pond. It is too deep and cold. And the fish might bite you. And the ducks might peck you. And you might get wet and dirty. And Mommy will be angry. And you might get sick. And you might drown. And you might..." Mia said, sounding fearful. + +"But I want to dive in the pond. It looks fun and cool. And the fish are pretty and friendly. And the ducks are cute and fluffy. And I have my swimsuit and towel. And Mommy won't mind. And I won't get sick. And I can swim. And I can..." Ben said, sounding excited. + +They argued and argued. Mia tried to pull Ben away from the pond. Ben tried to push Mia away from the pond. They both got angry and sad. They both stopped talking and playing. + +Then they saw a big, yellow daisy growing near the pond. It was bright and beautiful. It smelled sweet and fresh. It made them smile and forget their fight. + +"Look, Ben, a daisy. Do you like daisies?" Mia asked, sounding friendly. + +"Yes, Mia, I like daisies. Do you like daisies?" Ben asked, sounding friendly. + +"Yes, Ben, I like daisies. Can we pick the daisy and share it?" Mia asked, sounding happy. + +"Yes, Mia, we can pick the daisy and share it. Can we also hug and say sorry?" Ben asked, sounding happy. + +"Yes, Ben, we can hug and say sorry. And we can also play together and have fun. And we can also feed the ducks and watch the fish. But we can't dive in the pond, okay?" Mia asked, sounding kind. + +"Okay, Mia, we can't dive in the pond. But we can do everything else. And we can also be friends and love each other. And we can also be careful and safe. And we can also be happy and good. Okay?" Ben asked, sounding kind. + +"Okay, Ben, okay. Let's go and pick the daisy. And let's go and play. And let's go and be friends. And let's go and be happy. Okay?" Mia said, sounding joyful. + +"Okay, Mia, okay. Let's go and do everything. And let's go and be everything. Okay?" Ben said, sounding joyful. + +They picked the daisy and hugged and said sorry. They played together and had fun. They fed the ducks and watched the fish. They did not dive in the pond. They were friends and loved each other. They were careful and safe. They were happy and good. They were okay. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play and joke with each other. One day, they find a big balloon in the park. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. + +"Let's blow it up and make it bigger!" Tom says. + +"OK, but be careful. It might pop!" Sam says. + +They take turns to blow air into the balloon. It gets bigger and bigger. They laugh and joke. + +"Look, it is as big as a house!" Tom says. + +"Maybe we can fly with it!" Sam says. + +They hold the balloon and try to jump. But the balloon is too heavy. They fall down. They laugh and joke. + +But then, they hear a loud hiss. The balloon has a hole. The air is coming out. It is gas. The balloon gets smaller and smaller. They try to stop the hole. But it is too late. The balloon is gone. + +Tom and Sam are sad. They liked the balloon. They wanted to play with it more. + +"Sorry, Tom. It was my fault. I blew too hard." Sam says. + +"No, Sam. It was not your fault. It was just a bad balloon. Don't be sad." Tom says. + +They hug each other. They are still friends. They decide to look for another balloon. Or maybe a ball. Or a kite. They know they will have fun and joke again. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they quarrel over who gets to play with what. One day, they find a shiny razor in the bathroom. They both want to play with it. + +"Give me the razor!" Tom says. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. "I saw it first!" + +They pull and tug at the razor. They do not listen to each other. They do not see that the razor is sharp and dangerous. + +"Ouch!" Tom cries. He lets go of the razor. He sees blood on his finger. He starts to cry. + +"Ouch!" Lily cries. She drops the razor. She sees blood on her hand. She starts to cry too. + +Mom hears their cries. She runs to the bathroom. She sees the razor and the blood. She is angry and scared. + +"What are you doing with the razor?" Mom asks. "You could have hurt yourself badly! You are not supposed to play with it!" + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They say they are sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and kiss. Mom cleans their wounds and puts band-aids on them. She tells them to be careful and to share their toys. She gives them some sweet cookies and milk. They say thank you to Mom. They go back to their room and play nicely. They do not quarrel anymore. +Tom and Mia are brother and sister. They like to play together in the morning. They have many toys in their room. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. + +One morning, Tom and Mia wake up early. They put on their bathrobes and go to the living room. They see their mom and dad sitting on the couch. They are drinking coffee and reading the newspaper. + +"Good morning, Tom and Mia!" mom says. "Did you sleep well?" + +"Yes, mom, we did!" Tom and Mia say. They run to the couch and hug their mom and dad. + +"Can we play with our toys now?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, you can, but first you have to eat your breakfast," dad says. "We have cereal, milk, fruit and toast. What do you want?" + +"I want cereal and milk," Tom says. + +"I want fruit and toast," Mia says. + +"OK, then. Let's go to the kitchen and get your plates," mom says. She gets up from the couch and takes Tom and Mia by the hand. + +They go to the kitchen and sit at the table. Mom gives them their food and they eat happily. They talk about what they want to do today. They want to go to the park, see the ducks, swing on the swings and slide on the slide. + +They finish their breakfast and go back to their room. They take off their bathrobes and put on their clothes. They choose their favorite toys and put them in their backpacks. They are ready to go to the park. + +They say goodbye to their mom and dad and go outside. They see their friendly neighbor, Mr. Lee, walking his dog. They wave to him and say hello. + +"Hello, Tom and Mia!" Mr. Lee says. "Are you going to the park?" + +"Yes, we are!" Tom and Mia say. "Do you want to come with us?" + +"Maybe another time, thank you. I have to go to the store," Mr. Lee says. "Have fun at the park!" + +"Thank you, Mr. Lee! Bye!" Tom and Mia say. They walk to the park with their toys and have a lot of fun. They play with each other and with other children. They are happy and have a good day. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big cage with a monkey inside. The monkey is brown and furry. He has a long tail and a funny face. + +"Look, mom, a monkey!" Lily says. She runs to the cage and leans on the bars. She wants to touch the monkey, but he is too far away. The monkey looks at Lily and makes a loud noise. He jumps and swings on a rope. + +"Wow, he is so fast!" Ben says. He follows Lily and leans on the cage too. He tries to make the same noise as the monkey, but it sounds funny. The monkey looks at Ben and makes another noise. He throws a banana peel at Ben. + +"Hey, that's not nice!" Ben says. He dodges the banana peel and laughs. He picks it up and throws it back at the monkey. The monkey catches it and eats it. + +"Good boy, monkey!" Lily says. She claps her hands and smiles. The monkey smiles too and winks at Lily. + +Mom watches them and smiles too. She thinks they are having fun. She says, "It's time to go home, kids. The monkey is sleepy. He needs to rest." + +Lily and Ben say goodbye to the monkey. They wave and blow kisses. The monkey waves and blows kisses too. He yawns and curls up on a blanket. He closes his eyes and falls asleep. + +Lily and Ben hold mom's hand and walk to the car. They are sleepy too. They lean on mom and close their eyes. They dream of the monkey and the park. +Lily and Mom moved to a new house. Lily had a big box with her toys and books. She wanted to unpack it and play with them. + +"Can I unpack my box now, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to unpack the kitchen and the bathroom first. Then we can unpack your box." Mom said. + +Lily was sad. She did not like the new house. It was not like the old house. She missed her friends and her room. + +She sat on the floor and looked at her box. She saw a hole in the corner. She peeked inside. She saw her doll, Anna. Anna had long hair and a pink dress. Lily loved Anna. She pulled Anna out of the box and hugged her. + +"Hi, Anna. I'm glad you are here. Do you like the new house?" Lily said. + +Anna did not say anything. She was a doll. But Lily pretended that Anna said yes. + +"I'm glad you like it. Maybe we can make new friends here. Do you want to see the new house?" Lily said. + +She got up and carried Anna around. She showed her the kitchen, the bathroom, the living room and the bedroom. She talked to Anna and made her laugh. + +Mom saw Lily and smiled. She was happy that Lily was happy. + +"Lily, you are such a good girl. Do you want to help me unpack your box now?" Mom said. + +"Yes, Mom. I want to unpack my box. Can I show you Anna? She is my best friend. She has long hair and a pink dress." Lily said. + +"Of course, sweetie. I would love to see Anna. She is very pretty. And she has long hair like you." Mom said. + +Lily and Mom unpacked the box together. They found more toys and books. They had fun. Lily was glad. She liked the new house. She liked Mom. She liked Anna. She was happy. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play in the big building where their mom works. Sometimes, they sneak into the elevator and press the buttons. They like to see the doors open and close and the numbers change. + +One day, they find a new button in the elevator. It is red and has a picture of a fire. Tom is curious and wants to press it. Anna is scared and says no. + +"Come on, Anna, it will be fun!" Tom says. + +"No, Tom, it will be bad! Mom will be angry!" Anna says. + +But Tom does not listen. He presses the button. The elevator starts to make a loud noise and shake. The lights go off and on. Tom and Anna scream and hug each other. They are very scared. + +The elevator stops at a floor. The doors open. A man with a pale face and a big hat comes in. He has a hose and a helmet. He is a firefighter. He sees Tom and Anna and says: + +"What are you doing here, kids? This is an emergency! You pressed the fire button!" + +Tom and Anna start to cry. They say they are sorry. They did not know what the button did. They just wanted to play. + +The firefighter is nice. He says it is okay. He takes them out of the elevator and to their mom. Their mom is very worried. She hugs them and says: + +"Tom and Anna, you are very naughty! You could have been hurt! You should never play with the elevator!" + +Tom and Anna say they are sorry again. They promise to never play with the elevator again. They learned their lesson. The elevator is not a toy. It is a machine. +On Sunday, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also liked to watch the ducks and the squirrels. + +But there was a problem. A young boy with a big dog came to the park too. The boy was mean and the dog was loud. The boy said the park was his and the dog barked at Tom and Lily. They were scared and ran to their mom. + +Their mom told them not to worry. She said the boy and the dog had no right to be rude. She said they could share the park with everyone. She said they could ignore the boy and the dog and have fun. + +Tom and Lily listened to their mom. They went back to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also fed some bread to the ducks and some nuts to the squirrels. They did not look at the boy and the dog. + +The boy and the dog were bored. They saw that Tom and Lily were happy and did not care about them. They wanted to make them angry and sad. They decided to follow them and bother them. + +But they made a mistake. They followed Tom and Lily to the pond where the ducks were. The ducks did not like the boy and the dog. They quacked and pecked at them. They chased them away from the pond. + +Tom and Lily laughed. They thanked the ducks for helping them. They hugged their mom and said they loved her. They said they had a great Sunday at the park. +Tom and Lily wanted to play with the car. The car was big and purple. It had four wheels and a horn. Tom and Lily liked to pretend they were driving the car. + +"Can I have the license?" Tom asked Lily. The license was a card with a picture and a name. It said who could drive the car. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. She held the license in her hand. She did not want to share. + +"Please, Lily, let me have it for a little bit," Tom begged. He reached for the license. + +"Go away, Tom!" Lily shouted. She pushed Tom away. Tom fell on the ground. He hurt his knee. He started to cry. + +Lily did not care. She got in the car and drove away. She was happy. She had the license and the car. + +But then, something bad happened. The car ran out of gas. It stopped in the middle of the road. Lily did not know what to do. She looked around. She saw a big truck coming. The truck was fast and loud. It did not see the car. It did not stop. + +Lily was scared. She screamed. She tried to get out of the car. But it was too late. The truck hit the car. The car broke into pieces. Lily broke too. She did not move. She did not breathe. She was gone. + +Tom heard the noise. He got up and ran to the road. He saw the car and Lily. He was shocked. He was sad. He wished he had the license. He wished he had Lily. He wished they had played nice. But it was too late. Nothing could change what happened. The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the museum with their moms. The museum has many things to see. Tom and Mia want to see different things. + +"I want to see the big dinosaurs," Tom says. "They are scary and cool." + +"I want to see the pretty paintings," Mia says. "They are colorful and nice." + +They discuss what to see. They cannot agree. They start to argue. Their moms hear them. + +"Tom, Mia, stop arguing," Tom's mom says. "You can see both things. We have time." + +"But I want to see the dinosaurs first," Tom says. + +"But I want to see the paintings first," Mia says. + +Their moms look at each other. They have an idea. + +"Why don't you take turns?" Mia's mom says. "Tom, you can choose the first thing to see. Mia, you can choose the second thing to see. Then you can both be happy." + +Tom and Mia think about it. They nod. They agree. + +"Okay, I choose the dinosaurs," Tom says. + +"Okay, I choose the paintings," Mia says. + +They smile. They hug. They say sorry. They go to see the dinosaurs. They are big and scary and cool. They go to see the paintings. They are pretty and colorful and nice. They have fun. They are calm. They are friends. +Lisa loved to sing. She sang every day, at home, at school, and in the park. She sang happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. She sang with her friends, her family, and her toys. + +One day, Lisa went to visit her grandma, who was elderly. Grandma lived in a big house with many pictures on the walls. Lisa liked to look at the pictures and ask grandma about them. Grandma told her stories about the people and places in the pictures. + +"Who is this, grandma?" Lisa asked, pointing at a picture of a young woman with a guitar. + +"That's me, Lisa, when I was your age. I loved to sing, too. I sang with my guitar, and I dreamed of being a star." + +"Wow, grandma, you were so pretty! Do you still sing?" + +Grandma smiled sadly. "No, Lisa, I don't sing anymore. My voice is old and weak, and my guitar is broken. I don't have anyone to sing with." + +Lisa felt sorry for grandma. She wanted to make her happy. She had an idea. + +"Grandma, can I sing for you? I know many songs, and I can sing them loud and clear. Maybe you can sing with me, too. It doesn't matter if your voice is old and weak, or if your guitar is broken. Singing is fun, and it makes you feel good." + +Grandma looked at Lisa with surprise and joy. She hugged her and said, "Yes, Lisa, you can sing for me. I would love to sing with you. You are very kind and sweet. Thank you for making me happy." + +Lisa and grandma sang together, and they had a lot of fun. They sang happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. They sang with their hearts, and they felt closer to each other. + +The moral of the story is: Singing can bring joy and comfort to people, especially to those who are lonely or sad. Singing can also strengthen the bond between generations, and show love and respect. +Lily and Ben are playing with water and paint in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and many brushes and bottles of paint. They like to make patterns on the paper with the paint and water. + +"Look, Ben, I made an orange sun!" Lily says, showing her paper to her brother. She used a lot of orange paint and a big brush. + +"Wow, that's nice, Lily. I made a blue fish!" Ben says, holding his paper. He used a small brush and a little paint. + +They put their papers on the grass to dry. Then they see a hose near the fence. They have an idea. + +"Let's soak the papers with the hose!" Lily says, running to the hose. "It will be fun!" + +"OK, let's do it!" Ben says, following her. They turn on the hose and spray water on their papers. + +The papers get very wet and the paint starts to run and mix. The orange sun and the blue fish become brown and blurry. The patterns are gone. + +"Oh no, what happened?" Lily says, looking at her papers. "They are not pretty anymore!" + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe we used too much water." Ben says, feeling sorry. + +They turn off the hose and sit on the grass. They are sad and quiet. + +Then they hear their mom calling them. + +"Lily, Ben, come inside! It's time for a snack!" Mom says from the door. + +They get up and run to the door. They leave their papers on the grass. + +"Maybe they will dry and be pretty again." Lily says, hoping. + +"Maybe, Lily. Or maybe we can make new ones later." Ben says, smiling. + +They go inside and have a snack. They forget about their papers. They are happy again. +Lily loved to look at the stars at night. They were bright and shiny in the dark sky. She liked to find shapes and patterns in them, like a big bear or a spoon. Sometimes, her parent would join her and tell her stories about the stars and their names. + +One night, Lily saw a star that was different from the others. It was very big and very bright, and it had a long tail of light behind it. Lily pointed at it and asked her parent what it was. Her parent smiled and said it was a comet, a rare kind of star that travels very fast and only comes once in a long time. + +Lily was amazed and curious. She wanted to know more about the comet, where it came from, where it was going, and why it had a tail. Her parent explained that the comet was made of ice and dust, and that it came from far away, beyond the other stars. It was going around the sun, which made it shine and melt, and that was why it had a tail. The tail always pointed away from the sun, because of the wind in space. + +Lily thought the comet was very beautiful and special. She wished she could see it again, but her parent told her that it would soon be gone, and that they were lucky to see it at all. Lily felt a little sad, but also happy that she had shared this rare sight with her parent. She hugged her parent and thanked them for telling her about the comet. They watched it together until it faded away, and then they went to bed, dreaming of stars. +Tom and Lily were playing with their new toy train. They liked to make it go fast on the tracks and make noises like a real train. But they had to be careful, because the train was fragile. Their mom had told them not to break it or they would be in trouble. + +One day, they decided to play with the train in the living room, where there was more space. They set up the tracks on the floor and put the train on them. They also found a guard, a big teddy bear, to watch over the train. They thought the guard would keep the train safe from their cat, Fluffy, who liked to chase things. + +They were having fun, making the train go around and around, when they heard their mom call them for lunch. They ran to the kitchen, leaving the train and the guard behind. They forgot to close the door. + +Fluffy saw the train and the guard. He thought they were fun toys for him. He jumped on the tracks and knocked over the train. He bit the train and scratched it. He made it break into pieces. He also attacked the guard and ripped his fur. He made a big mess. + +Tom and Lily came back from lunch and saw what Fluffy had done. They were very sad and angry. They cried and yelled at Fluffy. Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken train and the ruined guard. She was very upset and disappointed. She scolded Tom and Lily for leaving the train and the guard alone. She said they had to learn to be more responsible and careful. She said they had to settle for no more toys for a long time. She took away the train and the guard and threw them in the trash. Tom and Lily felt very sorry and wished they had listened to their mom. They had no more fun that day. +Anna and Ben love to play in their room. They have many toys and books and games. They also like to look at the ceiling. The ceiling has stars and moons and planets that glow in the dark. They pretend they are in a spaceship and explore the space. + +One day, Anna and Ben hear a loud noise. They see a big hole in the ceiling. Dust and wood fall on the floor. They are scared and run to their mom. Mom hugs them and says, "Don't worry, my loves. It was an accident. A tree branch hit the roof. No one is hurt. We will fix it soon." + +Anna and Ben are grateful that mom is there. They are grateful that they are safe. They are grateful that they still have each other. They say, "Thank you, mom. We love you. Can we still play in our room?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. But be careful. Don't touch the hole or the dust. And don't forget to clean up your toys. I love you, too." + +Anna and Ben go back to their room. They play with their toys and books and games. They also look at the ceiling. The ceiling still has stars and moons and planets that glow in the dark. They pretend they are in a spaceship and explore the space. They are happy. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play dress up with their mom's clothes. One day, they find a big gray hat in the closet. It has a long feather and a shiny buckle. + +"Wow, look at this hat!" Sara says. "It is so weird and fun!" + +"Let me try it on!" Tom says. He puts the hat on his head. It is too big for him and covers his eyes. + +Sara laughs. "You look silly, Tom! You can't see anything!" + +Tom tries to walk, but he bumps into the wall. "Ouch!" he says. "This hat is too big and heavy!" + +Sara helps him take off the hat. "Maybe we can find something else to dress up with," she says. + +They look in the closet again. They find a red dress, a blue shirt, a yellow scarf, and a green skirt. They mix and match the clothes and make funny outfits. + +They have fun dressing up and pretending to be different people. They show their mom their weird looks and make her laugh too. +Tom and his dad like to wash their automobile. They use a big hose, a sponge and some soap. They make the automobile very wet and shiny. Tom likes to splash the water and make bubbles. + +But one day, the hose stops working. There is no more water. Tom and his dad are sad. They look at their automobile. It is still wet and soapy. How can they dry it? + +Then, they see a big yellow thing in the sky. It is the sun. The sun is very hot and bright. It makes the water go away. It dries the automobile. Tom and his dad are happy. They thank the sun. They are lucky. + +They get in their automobile and drive away. They wave to their neighbors. Their neighbors see their automobile. It is very dry and shiny. They are impressed. They want to wash their automobile too. But they do not have a hose. They are not lucky. +Tom and Lily were playing in the bath. They had many toys: a duck, a boat, a fish and a frog. They made bubbles with the soap and splashed each other with water. They were having great fun. + +But then Tom saw something shiny on the shelf. It was a big pin. He wanted to see what it was. He reached for it and took it in his hand. He felt a sharp point at the end. He wondered what it could do. + +He looked at Lily, who was busy with the frog. He had a naughty idea. He sneaked behind her and pinched her arm with the pin. Lily screamed and dropped the frog. She turned around and saw Tom holding the pin. She was very angry and sad. + +"Tom, why did you pinch me? That hurt!" she cried. + +"I wanted to see what the pin does. I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. He felt bad for making Lily cry. He gave her the pin and the frog. He hoped she would forgive him. + +Lily looked at the pin and the frog. She saw a red mark on her arm where Tom pinched her. She was still angry and sad, but she also loved Tom. He was her brother and her friend. She decided to give him another chance. + +"Tom, don't pinch me again. Pins are not for pinching. They are for sticking things. And don't touch things that are not yours. They could be dangerous. Do you understand?" she said. + +"Yes, Lily. I understand. I'm sorry. Can we play again?" Tom said. + +"Okay, Tom. We can play again. But be nice. And let's use the soap to make more bubbles. Bubbles are fun and safe," Lily said. + +They hugged and made up. They played with the soap and the toys. They forgot about the pin and the pain. They were happy again. They had great fun. +Sara and Ben are on a trip with their mom and dad. They are staying in a big hotel with many rooms and a pool. Sara and Ben like to swim in the pool and play with the toys. They have a yellow duck, a blue ball, and a green frog. + +One day, Sara and Ben are in the pool with their mom. Their dad is in the room, working on his laptop. Sara and Ben are having fun, splashing and laughing. Sara sees a red star at the bottom of the pool. She wants to get it. + +"Sara, don't go there!" Ben says. "It's too deep for you!" + +But Sara does not listen. She swims to the red star and tries to grab it. She goes under the water and can't breathe. She feels scared and starts to cry. + +"Help! Help!" Ben shouts. He gathers the toys and throws them to Sara. He hopes she can hold on to them and come up. He also calls for their mom. + +Mom hears Ben and sees Sara. She quickly swims to Sara and pulls her up. She hugs her and kisses her. She is angry and worried. + +"Sara, what were you doing?" Mom asks. "You know you can't swim in the deep part of the pool. You could have drowned!" + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Sara says. "I wanted the red star. It was so pretty." + +Mom shakes her head. "Sara, the red star is not a toy. It's a sign. It tells people how deep the water is. You should never go near it. It's very dangerous." + +Sara feels sorry and ashamed. She says sorry to Ben too. He is glad she is okay. He gives her the yellow duck and the blue ball. He says they can share the green frog. + +Mom says they have to go back to the room. She says they have to talk to Dad and tell him what happened. She says they have to be more careful and listen to the rules. Sara and Ben nod. They hold Mom's hand and walk to the room. They hope Dad is not too mad. They hope they can still have fun on their trip. They hope they can find a safer toy than the red star. +Ben and Lily were playing with a big box of toys. They liked to make different things with the toys, like cars, houses, and animals. Ben found a twisty toy that looked like a snake. He twisted it and made it curl and bend. + +"Look, Lily, I made a snake!" he said, holding the toy in front of her. + +Lily was not impressed. She had a smart toy that looked like a pin. She pushed a button and the pin made a bright light and a funny sound. + +"That's not a snake, Ben, that's a worm!" she said, pointing at his toy. "My toy is better. It's a pin. It can make light and sound. See?" She pushed the button again and the pin flashed and beeped. + +Ben felt sad. He liked his twisty toy, but he thought Lily's pin toy was cooler. He wanted to play with it, but he didn't know how to ask. + +"Can I see your pin, Lily?" he said, reaching for it. + +Lily pulled the pin away from him. She didn't want to share. She liked her pin too much. + +"No, Ben, this is my pin. You can't have it. Go play with your worm!" she said, turning away from him. + +Ben felt angry. He thought Lily was mean. He wanted to make her sorry. He had an idea. He twisted his toy and made it look like a circle. He sneaked behind Lily and put the toy around her neck. He pulled it tight and made her drop her pin. + +"Ha, ha, Lily, now you can't play with your pin!" he said, laughing. + +Lily felt scared. She couldn't breathe. She tried to pull the toy off her neck, but it was too tight. She started to cry. + +"Ben, stop, stop, you're hurting me!" she said, sobbing. + +Ben heard Lily cry and saw her face turn red. He realized he had done something bad. He let go of the toy and ran to get help. + +"Mama, mama, help, help, I hurt Lily!" he said, running to his mother. + +His mother heard him and ran to the playroom. She saw Lily on the floor, gasping for air. She quickly took the toy off her neck and hugged her. + +"Lily, Lily, are you okay? What happened?" she said, checking her pulse. + +Lily coughed and breathed slowly. She pointed at Ben and his toy. + +"Ben, Ben, he twisted his toy and choked me!" she said, still crying. + +His mother looked at Ben and saw his face turn pale. She was angry and worried. + +"Ben, how could you do that? That was very dangerous and mean. You could have killed Lily. You need to say sorry and give her your toy. Now!" she said, scolding him. + +Ben felt ashamed and sorry. He knew he had done something very wrong. He walked to Lily and gave her his toy. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. Please forgive me. You can have my toy. I don't want it anymore." he said, apologizing. + +Lily looked at Ben and saw his tears. She felt sorry for him too. She took his toy and gave him her pin. + +"It's okay, Ben, I forgive you. You can have my pin. I don't need it anymore. Let's be friends again." she said, forgiving him. + +Ben and Lily hugged and smiled. They learned a lesson. They learned to share and be kind. They learned that toys are not as important as friends. They learned to play with simple words and simple toys. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They are happy. + +One day, Anna is sick. She cannot go to the park. She stays at home with her mom. She is sad. She misses Ben. + +Ben goes to the park alone. He does not have fun. He misses Anna. He tries to swing, but he falls. He tries to slide, but he falls. He tries to run, but he falls. He is hurt. He is sad. + +The next day, Anna is better. She can go to the park. She runs to Ben. She hugs him. She says, "I missed you, Ben. Are you okay?" + +Ben hugs her back. He says, "I missed you, Anna. I am okay. But it was difficult to play without you. You are my best friend." + +Anna and Ben smile. They play together. They are happy. + +The moral of the story is: Friends make us happy. We should be kind and care for our friends. We should not play alone. +Lily liked to ride her bike. She had a red bike with thick wheels and a bell. She rode her bike every day with her mom and dad. They went to the park, the store, and the library. Lily was happy on her bike. + +One day, Lily saw a big hanger in the garage. It was shiny and had wings. Lily asked her dad, "What is that?" + +"That is a plane, Lily. It can fly in the sky. Do you want to see it?" her dad said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said. She was curious and excited. + +Her dad took her to the hanger. He showed her the plane. He said, "This is my plane, Lily. I used to fly it when I was young. It is very fast and fun. Do you want to ride it with me?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted to ride the plane. She thought it would be like her bike, but in the air. She climbed into the plane with her dad. He put a helmet on her head and buckled her seatbelt. He said, "Are you ready, Lily?" + +Lily said, "Yes, dad. Let's go!" + +Her dad started the engine. The plane made a loud noise. Lily felt scared. She held her dad's hand. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. It will be fun. You will see the clouds and the birds and the sun. Trust me, Lily." + +Lily tried to trust her dad. She closed her eyes. The plane moved faster and faster. Then it lifted off the ground. Lily felt a strange feeling in her stomach. She opened her eyes. She saw the sky and the ground and the trees. She saw her bike in the garage. She saw her mom waving at her. She felt amazed. She said, "Wow, dad. This is awesome!" + +Her dad smiled. He said, "I told you, Lily. Riding a plane is fun. Do you like it?" + +Lily said, "Yes, dad. I love it. Thank you, dad. You are the best!" + +Her dad hugged her. He said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are the best, too. I love you, Lily." + +Lily said, "I love you, dad." + +They rode the plane for a while. They saw many things. They had a great time. Lily was happy on the plane. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toy truck. She pretended that she was a driver who had to deliver many things to different places. She had a big box of toy fruits and vegetables that she loaded on her truck. + +One day, she decided to deliver some apples to her friend Ben, who lived across the street. She put some apples in a small basket and put it on her truck. She drove her truck carefully along the sidewalk, making honking noises. + +When she reached Ben's house, she knocked on the door. Ben opened it and smiled when he saw Lily and her truck. + +"Hi, Lily! What do you have for me?" he asked. + +"I have some apples for you, Ben. They are fresh and yummy. Do you want some?" Lily said. + +"Yes, please! Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. Do you want to come in and play?" Ben said. + +Lily nodded and followed Ben inside. She saw that Ben had many toys in his room. He had a train set, a dollhouse, a drum set, and a scale. The scale was shiny and had numbers on it. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, pointing to the scale. + +"That is a scale. It tells you how heavy something is. Do you want to try it?" Ben said. + +Lily was curious and stepped on the scale. The numbers changed and Ben read them. + +"You are 15 kilos, Lily. That is not very heavy. You are a light girl," Ben said. + +Lily giggled and got off the scale. She looked at Ben's toys and wondered if he was wealthy. He had so many things to play with. She only had her toy truck and some books. + +"Ben, are you wealthy?" she asked. + +Ben shrugged and said, "I don't know. What does wealthy mean?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Wealthy means you have a lot of money and things. Like your toys. You have a lot of toys." + +Ben nodded and said, "I guess I am wealthy then. But I don't care about money and things. I care about friends and fun. Like you, Lily. You are my friend and you are fun. Do you want to play with my toys?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I do. You are my friend too, Ben. And you are nice. Can I share my apples with you?" + +Ben said, "Of course you can. Let's have a snack and then play with my toys. We can take turns and share. That is what friends do." + +Lily and Ben ate some apples and then played with Ben's toys. They had a lot of fun and did not care about being wealthy or not. They were happy to have each other. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. One day, they saw a big truck on the road. The truck had a sign that said "Moving to the East". + +"Look, Ben, the truck is going to the east," Lila said. "What is the east?" + +"The east is a place far away from here," Ben said. "It is where the sun comes up in the morning." + +"Why are they going to the east?" Lila asked. + +"Maybe they have a new home there," Ben said. "Or maybe they want to see something different." + +Lila and Ben waved to the truck as it passed by. They wondered what the east was like. They wanted to see it too. + +The next day, Lila and Ben woke up early. They put on their coats and hats and sneaked out of the house. They took their bikes and followed the road to the east. + +They rode for a long time. They saw many things they had never seen before. They saw fields and farms and animals and hills. They saw a river and a bridge and a town. They saw a sign that said "Welcome to the East". + +"Wow, Ben, the east is so big and beautiful," Lila said. "I like it here." + +"Me too, Lila," Ben said. "But we should go back soon. Mom and Dad will be worried." + +They turned their bikes around and started to ride back. But they did not know the way. They had not paid attention to the road. They had only looked at the east. + +They got lost. They rode and rode, but they did not see anything familiar. They did not see their yard or their house or their swing or their slide or their sandbox. They only saw distant and strange things. + +They were scared. They were hungry. They were tired. They were cold. They suffered. + +They cried. They called for Mom and Dad. But no one heard them. No one helped them. + +They wished they had never gone to the east. They wished they had stayed at home. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. + +They learned a hard lesson. The east was not for them. The east was too far and too different. The east was not fun. The east was bad. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the snow and make snowmen. One day, they made a big snowman with a carrot nose, a hat and a scarf. They gave him two orange buttons for eyes and a smile. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "You are very nice. Can I give you a kiss?" + +Max nodded. "Yes, you can. He will like it." + +Lily kissed the snowman on his cold cheek. She giggled. "He is very cold. But he is very sweet." + +Max kissed the snowman too. "He is very cold. But he is very fun." + +They hugged the snowman and said goodbye. Then they ran inside the house. Mommy was waiting for them with two mugs of hot cocoa. + +"Here you are, my darlings," Mommy said. "You must be very cold. Drink some cocoa. It will warm you up." + +Lily and Max drank the cocoa. It was very hot and very yummy. They smiled at Mommy. + +"Thank you, Mommy," they said. "We love you. Can we give you a kiss?" + +Mommy nodded. "Yes, you can. I will love it." + +Lily and Max kissed Mommy on her warm cheek. They giggled. "You are very warm. And you are very sweet." + +Mommy kissed them back. "You are very warm. And you are very fun." + +They hugged Mommy and said thank you. Then they drank more cocoa and told her about their snowman. They were very happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big purple balloon in the sky. It is very pretty. + +"Look, Ben! A purple balloon!" Sara says. + +"Wow, Sara! It is so big and round!" Ben says. + +They watch the balloon fly over the trees and houses. They want to catch it. They run after the balloon. + +"Come back, balloon! We want to play with you!" Sara and Ben shout. + +But the balloon is too fast. It goes higher and higher. Sara and Ben cannot reach it. + +They stop and feel sad. They look at the balloon with their eyes. They look at each other with their hearts. + +"It is okay, Sara. We still have each other," Ben says. + +He gives Sara a hug. Sara smiles. + +"You are right, Ben. We are still friends," Sara says. + +They hold hands and walk back to the park. They see other things to play with. They are happy again. They still watch the balloon sometimes. They wonder where it will go. They hope it will find a good home. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and look for bugs and worms. They had a big shovel and a small shovel. Lila had the big shovel and Ben had the small shovel. + +"Look, I found a root!" Lila said, holding up a brown and twisty thing. "It is tough and hard. I wonder what plant it came from." + +"Let me see!" Ben said, reaching for the root. "Maybe it is from a carrot or a potato." + +"No, it is mine!" Lila said, pulling the root back. "I dug it up. You have to find your own." + +They started to tug and pull on the root. They both wanted to have it. They did not want to share. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Hey, stop that!" their mom said, coming over to them. "You are making a mess and fighting over a root. That is not nice. You have to share and be kind to each other." + +"But mom, it is a cool root!" Lila said. + +"But mom, I want to see it too!" Ben said. + +Their mom sighed. She took the root from them and put it in a bucket. "You can both look at it later, after you eat and rest. Right now, you are hungry and tired and cranky. Come on, let's go inside and have some soup and bread." + +Lila and Ben followed their mom. They were still a little mad at each other, but they also felt hungry and tired. They decided to eat and rest and then maybe play with the root again. Or maybe find something else to play with. They hoped the root would not be too lonely in the bucket. +Lily loved to play the violin. She had a small violin that her mom gave her for her birthday. She liked to make music with it and sing along. Sometimes she played with her friends, who had other instruments like a drum, a flute, and a guitar. + +One day, Lily wanted to play the violin, but she could not find it. She looked everywhere in her room, under her bed, in her closet, in her toy box, but it was not there. She felt sad and worried. Where was her violin? + +She asked her mom, "Mom, have you seen my violin? I can't find it anywhere." + +Her mom thought for a moment, then said, "Maybe you left it at your friend's house yesterday. You played with them in the backyard, remember?" + +Lily nodded. She remembered playing with her friends, but she did not remember taking her violin with her. She hoped it was still there and not lost or broken. + +She called her friend, Sam, who had the drum. She asked him, "Sam, do you have my violin? I left it at your house yesterday." + +Sam said, "No, I don't have your violin. But I think I know who does. It's Max, the big boy who lives next door. He came over after you left and took your violin. He said he wanted to play with it, but he did not ask you or me. He was very rude and mean." + +Lily felt angry and scared. Max was a big boy who liked to bully other kids. He was not nice or friendly. He had a powerful voice that made Lily feel small. How could she get her violin back from him? + +She said to Sam, "Sam, can you help me? I want to get my violin back from Max. He can't keep it. It's mine." + +Sam said, "Sure, I'll help you. We can go to his house and ask him nicely to give it back. If he doesn't, we can tell his mom or our teacher. We can solve this problem together." + +Lily felt a little better. She thanked Sam and put on her shoes. She and Sam walked to Max's house, holding hands. They hoped Max would be nice and give back the violin. They did not want to fight or cry. They just wanted to play music and have fun. +Sam and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they found a peanut on the ground. Sam picked it up and said, "Look, a peanut! I like peanuts. Do you want to share?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. Peanuts are yummy. But how do we open it?" + +Sam thought for a moment. He said, "Maybe we can change it. We can hit it with a rock. Then it will break and we can eat it." + +Lily agreed and said, "That sounds like a good idea. Let's find a rock." + +They looked around and saw a big rock near a tree. They ran to the rock and put the peanut on it. Sam took another rock and hit the peanut hard. The peanut cracked and split into two pieces. Sam and Lily cheered and said, "We did it! We changed the peanut!" + +They each took a piece and bit into it. They smiled and said, "Mmm, this is good. This is a cool peanut. Thank you for sharing, Sam." + +Sam said, "You're welcome, Lily. Thank you for helping me change it. You are a cool friend." + +They hugged and ate their peanut. They were happy. They liked to play and change things. They liked to share and be cool. They were good friends. +Ben and Mia were playing at the beach. They liked to build sand castles and look for shells. They saw a big boat with a white sail. It was a sailor boat. + +"Look, a sailor boat!" Ben said. "I want to go on it!" + +"Me too!" Mia said. "Maybe the sailor will let us." + +They ran to the boat. They saw a man with a blue hat and a red shirt. He was the sailor. He was eating a sandwich. + +"Hello, sailor!" Ben said. "Can we go on your boat?" + +The sailor smiled. He put down his sandwich. "Sure, you can go on my boat. But be careful, it's very wobbly." + +"Thank you, sailor!" Mia said. "What are you eating?" + +The sailor picked up his sandwich. "I'm eating a cheese and ham sandwich. It's very tasty. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben and Mia said. The sailor gave them each a piece of his sandwich. They ate it. It was tasty. + +They went on the boat. They held the sailor's hand. The boat was wobbly. They felt the wind and the waves. They saw the birds and the fish. They had fun. + +"Kick, kick, kick!" Ben said. He kicked his feet in the water. He made a splash. + +"Kick, kick, kick!" Mia said. She kicked her feet too. She made another splash. + +The sailor laughed. He kicked his feet as well. He made a big splash. + +"Kick, kick, kick!" they all said. They kicked and splashed and laughed. They were happy. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their dog, Rex. Rex was a big dog with a long tail and a loud bark. He liked to chase balls and squirrels and other dogs. Tim and Lily loved Rex very much. + +One day, they saw a new dog in the park. It was a small dog with a short tail and a high-pitched yip. It was wearing a pink bow on its head and a shiny collar around its neck. The dog's name was Fluffy, and it belonged to a lady who was sitting on a bench. + +"Look, Rex, a new friend!" Tim said, and threw a ball towards Fluffy. Rex ran after the ball, wagging his tail. He wanted to play with Fluffy. + +But Fluffy did not want to play with Rex. Fluffy was scared of Rex. Fluffy thought Rex was too big and too loud and too fierce. Fluffy ran away from Rex, yipping and hiding behind the lady's legs. + +"Hey, come back!" Rex barked, and followed Fluffy. He did not understand why Fluffy was running away. He just wanted to say hello. + +"Stop, Rex, stop!" Lily shouted, and ran after Rex. She knew Rex was not mean, but she also knew Fluffy was not happy. She wanted to help Fluffy feel safe. + +But the lady did not know that Rex was not mean. The lady only saw Rex chasing Fluffy. The lady thought Rex was a bad dog. The lady was angry and scared. The lady picked up Fluffy and held her close. + +"Go away, you nasty dog!" the lady yelled at Rex. She raised her hand and waved it at Rex. She tried to hit Rex with her purse. + +Rex was confused and hurt. He did not like the lady's hand or her purse. He did not like the lady's yell or Fluffy's yip. He felt sad and mad. He raised his tail and growled at the lady. + +"Rex, no!" Tim and Lily cried, and reached Rex. They hugged Rex and calmed him down. They told Rex they were sorry and they loved him. They told the lady they were sorry and Rex was not bad. They told Fluffy they were sorry and Rex was not fierce. + +The lady and Fluffy did not listen. They did not say sorry or thank you. They did not like Rex or Tim or Lily. They walked away, snorting and snarling. + +Tim and Lily and Rex did not care. They did not need Fluffy or the lady. They had each other and the ball and the park. They played and laughed and barked. They were happy. +Tom and Mia were playing with their blocks on the floor. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. But Tom wanted to make the biggest tower ever. He kept adding more and more blocks to his tower, until it was taller than him. + +"Look, Mia, look how high my tower is!" Tom said proudly. "It's the best tower in the world!" + +Mia looked at Tom's tower and felt a little jealous. She wanted to make a big tower too. But she didn't have enough blocks. She looked around and saw some blocks on the other side of the room. They were near the window, where the sun was shining. + +"I have an idea!" Mia said. "I can use those blocks over there to make my tower bigger. Come on, Tom, help me!" + +Tom followed Mia to the other side of the room. He didn't see the cord of the lamp that was on the table. He tripped over the cord and fell on the floor. His tower crashed down with him, making a loud noise. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "That hurt!" + +Mia turned around and saw Tom on the floor, surrounded by blocks. She also saw the lamp falling from the table, heading towards Tom's head. + +"Tom, watch out!" Mia shouted. "The lamp!" + +Tom looked up and saw the lamp coming down. He was frightened. He closed his eyes and waited for the lamp to hit him. + +But it didn't. Mia ran to Tom and pushed him out of the way. She saved him from the lamp, but she got hit by it instead. The lamp broke on the floor, making a bigger noise. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia cried. "That hurt more!" + +Tom opened his eyes and saw Mia on the floor, bleeding from her head. He felt sorry for Mia. He forgot about his tower and his pride. He hugged Mia and said, "Thank you, Mia, thank you for saving me. You are the best sister in the world!" + +Mia smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tom, you're the best brother in the world!" + +They hugged each other and waited for their mom to come and help them. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that playing with blocks is fun, but playing with each other is more fun. And they learned that sometimes, you have to try to be brave and kind, even when you are frightened. +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard with their toy cars. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Sometimes they crashed into each other and laughed. + +"Yield, yield!" Tom shouted, as he zoomed his red car towards Lily's blue car. "You have to stop and let me go!" + +"No, I don't!" Lily said, as she swerved her car to avoid Tom's. "You have to wait for your turn!" + +They kept arguing and racing, until they saw their mom coming out of the house. She looked angry and had a broom in her hand. + +"Tom, Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. "Look at the mess you made! The yard is filthy with dirt and leaves and toys!" + +"Sorry, mom," Tom and Lily said, as they stopped their cars and looked down. + +"Come here, both of you," mom said. "You need to clean up and tell me the truth. Who started this?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They knew they both had fun, but they also knew they were wrong. They decided to be honest and share the blame. + +"We both did, mom," they said. "We were playing and we didn't yield to each other. We're sorry." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "Thank you for telling me the truth," she said. "That's very brave and kind of you. Now, let's go and wash your filthy hands and faces, and then we can have some cookies." +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They like to run, jump and slide. One day, they see a big, wide net on the grass. They wonder what it is for. + +"Maybe it is for catching bugs," Tom says. + +"Or birds," Mia says. + +They go closer to the net. They see many holes in it. They think it is fun to put their hands and feet in the holes. + +"Look, I am a spider!" Tom says. + +"Me too!" Mia says. + +They laugh and giggle. They do not see the man who is hiding behind a tree. He has a big bag and a stick. He waits for the right moment. + +Suddenly, he runs to the net. He pulls the stick. The net goes up in the air. It traps Tom and Mia inside. They are scared and confused. They try to get out, but they cannot. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. + +The man laughs. He puts the net in his bag. He says, "I got you, you little monkeys. You will make me a lot of money at the circus." + +He walks away with the bag. Tom and Mia cry and scream. They do not know what will happen to them. They wish they never played with the net. They wish they stayed away from the bad man. They wish they could go back to their mom and dad. But it is too late. The end. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog is running and barking. + +"Look, Anna, a dog!" Ben says. + +"I like dogs. They are nice and soft," Anna says. + +They run after the dog and try to pet it. The dog stops and looks at them. It wags its tail and licks their faces. + +"Hi, dog. What is your name?" Anna asks. + +The dog barks again. It sounds happy. + +"His name is Max. He is my dog," a voice says. + +Anna and Ben turn around and see a boy with brown hair and a blue shirt. He is holding a leash. + +"Hello. We are Anna and Ben. We like your dog," Ben says. + +"Hello. I am Sam. Max likes you too. He is friendly," Sam says. + +"Can we play with Max?" Anna asks. + +"Sure. He likes to play fetch. Do you have a ball?" Sam asks. + +Anna nods and takes out a ball from her pocket. She throws it and Max runs after it. + +"Good boy, Max!" Sam says. + +Anna, Ben and Sam laugh and clap. They play with Max until it is time to go home. They say goodbye and hug. + +"Bye, Max. Bye, Sam. You are nice," Anna says. + +"Bye, Anna. Bye, Ben. You are fun," Sam says. + +Anna and Ben recognize Sam and Max the next time they go to the park. They become friends and play together. They are happy. +Tom and Amy were twins who liked to play with puzzles. They had many puzzles with different pictures, like animals, cars, and flowers. Sometimes they made their own puzzles by cutting up old magazines. + +One night, Tom had a bad dream. He dreamed that all his puzzles were dead. They were gray and broken and did not fit together. He saw a big monster that wanted to eat his puzzles. He was very scared and sad. + +He woke up and cried. Amy heard him and came to his bed. She asked him what was wrong. + +"I had a bad dream," Tom said. "All my puzzles were dead and a monster wanted to eat them." + +"That sounds very scary," Amy said. "But it was only a dream. Your puzzles are not dead. They are in the toy box, safe and colorful. Do you want to see them?" + +Tom nodded. Amy took his hand and led him to the toy box. She opened it and showed him his puzzles. They were still there, with their bright pictures and shapes. Tom felt better and smiled. + +"See? Your puzzles are fine. No monster can hurt them. And if you have another bad dream, I will be here to help you," Amy said. + +"Thank you, Amy. You are a good sister. Can we play with the puzzles tomorrow?" Tom asked. + +"Of course we can. And maybe we can make a new puzzle with a happy picture. How about a rainbow?" Amy suggested. + +"I like rainbows. They are pretty and make me happy," Tom agreed. + +They hugged and went back to their beds. They fell asleep and had good dreams. +Lila was a princess who had to marry a prince she did not like. He was ugly and mean and had a big nose. She did not want to wear the veil that covered her face. She wanted to see the sun and the flowers and the birds. + +One day, she ran away from the castle. She met a boy who was playing with a ball. He was nice and funny and had a small nose. He asked her to play with him. She said yes and took off her veil. She felt happy and free. + +The boy liked her too. He said she was pretty and smart and had a big smile. He gave her a hug and a kiss. She gave him a hug and a kiss back. They squeezed each other tight. + +But then, the prince and his men came. They saw Lila and the boy. They were angry and jealous. They wanted to take Lila back to the castle. They wanted to hurt the boy. + +Lila and the boy were scared. They did not want to leave each other. They did not want to go with the prince. They held hands and ran away. They hid behind a tree. + +They hoped the prince and his men would not find them. They hoped they could stay together. They hoped they could be happy. +Lila and Ben are playing with colorful tubes in the park. They like to make shapes and sounds with them. Lila has a red tube and Ben has a blue tube. + +"Look, I can make a circle with my tube!" Lila says, bending her tube into a loop. + +"That's cool, Lila! I can make a snake with my tube!" Ben says, twisting his tube like a snake. + +They show each other their tubes and laugh. Then they see a boy with a yellow tube walking towards them. He looks shy and sad. + +"Hi, I'm Max. Can I play with you?" he asks, holding his tube. + +Lila and Ben look at each other. They have never seen Max before. They wonder if he is nice or mean. + +"Sure, you can play with us. We like colorful tubes. What can you make with your tube?" Lila says, smiling. + +Max smiles back. He is happy that Lila and Ben accept him. He shows them his tube. + +"I can make a trumpet with my tube!" he says, blowing into his tube and making a loud noise. + +"Wow, that's awesome, Max! You are very good at making noises!" Ben says, clapping. + +They all laugh and play with their tubes. They make circles, snakes, trumpets, and other things. They have fun and become friends. They like their colorful tubes and each other. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to go on trips with Mom and Dad. Today, they are going to a new place. It is a big city with many cars and people. + +Mom and Dad take them to a restaurant. The restaurant has many colors and smells. The waiter comes and asks what they want to eat. Mom and Dad order food from a menu. Lily and Ben look at the menu too. They see pictures of food. + +Lily points to a picture of a pizza. She says, "I want pizza, please." The waiter nods and writes it down. Ben points to a picture of a soup. He says, "I want soup, please." The waiter smiles and writes it down. + +The food comes soon. Lily and Ben are hungry. They start to eat. Lily likes her pizza. It has cheese and tomato and ham. Ben likes his soup. It has noodles and chicken and vegetables. But then, he makes a face. He says, "Ow, ow, ow! My soup is spicy! It hurts my mouth!" + +Mom and Dad look at Ben. They see a red pepper in his soup. They say, "Oh, Ben, we are sorry. We did not know your soup was spicy. Do you want to try some of Lily's pizza?" Ben nods. He puts down his spoon and takes a bite of Lily's pizza. He says, "Mmm, this is better. Thank you, Lily." + +Lily smiles. She says, "You are welcome, Ben. I like to share with you. Maybe next time, you can order pizza too." Ben nods. He says, "Yes, maybe. Or maybe I can order something else. But not spicy soup. Spicy soup is bad." + +Mom and Dad laugh. They say, "We are glad you are both happy. We like to try new things on our trips. But we also like to eat what we like. And we like to eat with you. You are our best trip buddies." Lily and Ben hug Mom and Dad. They say, "We love you. And we love trips." +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. One day, they saw a big basket of vegetables in the garden. They thought the vegetables looked funny and colorful. They wanted to play with them. + +"Can we borrow some vegetables?" Lily asked Tom. + +"Sure, why not?" Tom said. "No one will mind. Let's take some carrots and tomatoes and cucumbers." + +They took some vegetables from the basket and ran to the playground. They pretended the vegetables were toys and had fun. They threw the carrots like rockets, they smashed the tomatoes like balls, and they cut the cucumbers like swords. + +But they did not know that the vegetables belonged to Mrs. Green, who worked very hard to grow them. She was very angry when she saw what they did. She came to the playground and shouted at them. + +"What have you done to my vegetables?" she asked. "You have ruined them all! How could you be so naughty and wasteful?" + +Lily and Tom felt very sorry and scared. They did not mean to hurt Mrs. Green's vegetables. They just wanted to have fun. + +"We are sorry, Mrs. Green," they said. "We did not know they were yours. We thought we could borrow them." + +"Borrow them?" Mrs. Green said. "You did not borrow them, you stole them and destroyed them. You should never take something that is not yours without asking. And you should never waste food that someone else needs. You should be ashamed of yourselves." + +Mrs. Green took them to their parents and told them what they did. Their parents were very disappointed and angry. They made them apologize to Mrs. Green and pay for the vegetables. They also gave them a big punishment. They had to stay in their rooms for a week and eat only vegetables for every meal. + +Lily and Tom learned a hard lesson. They realized that borrowing is not the same as taking, and that vegetables are not toys. They decided to be more respectful and careful with other people's things. They also decided to eat more vegetables, but not in a funny way. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. One day, Anna has a new dress. It is pink and has flowers on it. She is very happy. + +"Look at my dress, Ben!" Anna says. "Do you like it?" + +Ben likes Anna's dress, but he does not know what to say. He feels shy. He thinks Anna is pretty. He wants to send her a card. He has a card in his backpack. It has a heart on it and says "I like you". + +Ben takes out the card and gives it to Anna. He hopes she will like it too. But then, something bad happens. Sam, a mean boy, sees the card. He grabs it from Anna's hand and runs away. + +"Hey, give it back!" Ben shouts. He runs after Sam. He is angry and sad. + +Sam laughs and shows the card to everyone. He says, "Look, Ben likes Anna! He sent her a card! How silly! How funny!" + +Everyone laughs. Anna and Ben feel embarrassed. They do not like Sam. They do not like being laughed at. They wish Sam would go away. + +A teacher sees what is happening. She is not happy. She tells Sam to stop. She takes the card from him and gives it back to Anna. She says, "Sam, that was not nice. You should not take things from others. You should not make fun of them. You should say sorry." + +Sam does not want to say sorry. He thinks he did nothing wrong. He thinks he was just having fun. But he is afraid of the teacher. He says, "Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben." + +Anna and Ben do not believe him. They think he is lying. They do not want to talk to him. They walk away. They find a quiet place to sit. They look at the card together. They smile. They are still friends. They are not embarrassed anymore. They are happy. +Lila got a new velvet dress for her birthday. It was red and soft and shiny. She loved it very much and wanted to wear it all the time. She put it on and twirled in front of the mirror. She felt like a princess. + +She went to the garden to show her dress to her friend Mia. Mia was playing with her dolls on the grass. She saw Lila and smiled. "Wow, you look so pretty!" she said. "Can I touch your dress?" + +Lila nodded and went closer to Mia. Mia reached out and touched the velvet. It felt nice and smooth. She wanted to have a dress like that too. She pulled on the velvet a little bit. Lila did not like that. She pulled back. "Stop it, Mia!" she said. "You are hurting my dress!" + +Mia did not stop. She pulled harder. Lila pulled harder too. They both pulled and pulled until they heard a loud rip. They looked at the dress and saw a big tear in the velvet. Lila gasped and started to cry. "You tore my new dress!" she sobbed. "You are a bad friend!" + +Mia felt sorry and scared. She did not mean to tear the dress. She just wanted to feel the velvet. She tried to hug Lila and say sorry. But Lila pushed her away and ran to the house. She wanted to tell her mom what Mia did. She did not want to play with Mia anymore. She wanted a new dress. +Lily was a wealthy girl who had many toys and clothes. She liked to play with her toys and wear her clothes, but she did not like to share them with anyone. She thought that her toys and clothes were too good for other children. + +One day, she went to the park with her mother. She saw a boy who was playing with a ball near a well. The ball was old and dirty, and the boy had no other toys. Lily felt sorry for the boy, but she did not want to give him any of her toys. She thought that he would ruin them or lose them. + +She decided to play with her doll near the well. She pretended that her doll was a princess who lived in a castle. She made up stories about her doll and her castle, and did not notice the boy who was watching her. + +The boy was curious about the doll. He wanted to see it and touch it. He thought that the doll was very pretty and looked like a real princess. He walked up to Lily and said, "Hello, can I play with your doll?" + +Lily was surprised and angry. She did not like the boy who came near her. She said, "No, you can't play with my doll. She is mine and she is very expensive. You have a dirty ball and you are poor. Go away and leave me alone." + +The boy felt sad and hurt. He did not understand why Lily was so mean to him. He said, "I'm sorry, I just wanted to be your friend. I don't have any other toys or friends. Your doll is very nice and I like her. Please, can I play with her for a little while?" + +Lily did not listen to the boy. She turned away from him and hugged her doll. She said, "No, no, no. You can't be my friend. You can't play with my doll. She is only for me. Go away and don't bother me." + +The boy felt very lonely and rejected. He walked away from Lily and went back to his ball. He kicked his ball hard and it flew into the air. He watched it as it went higher and higher, until it fell into the well. + +He ran to the well and looked down. He saw his ball sinking into the water. He cried and cried. He had lost his only toy and his only friend. + +Lily heard the boy crying and looked at him. She saw him standing by the well, with tears in his eyes. She felt a pang of guilt and pity. She realized that she had been very selfish and rude. She thought that maybe she could share her doll with the boy and make him happy. She thought that maybe he could be her friend and play with her. + +She got up and walked to the boy. She said, "I'm sorry, I was very mean to you. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I have many toys and clothes, but I don't have many friends. I was afraid that you would take my doll away from me. But I see that you are a nice boy and you just wanted to play. Here, you can play with my doll. She is a princess and she likes you. Maybe we can play together and be friends." + +The boy looked at Lily and smiled. He wiped his tears and said, "Thank you, you are very kind. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bother you. I have nothing to give you, but I can be your friend. Your doll is very beautiful and I like her. Maybe we can play together and have fun." + +Lily smiled and handed her doll to the boy. They sat down by the well and played with the doll. They made up stories and laughed. They forgot about the ball and the well. They became friends and shared their toys and clothes. + +The moral of the story is: It is better to share and accept than to be selfish and reject. You can find happiness and friendship in simple things. You can be wealthy in your heart, not in your things. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and look for clues. Lily had a toy phone and Ben had a toy gun. They said they were their weapons. + +They saw a big dog near the swings. It was black and brown and had sharp teeth. Lily and Ben were scared of the dog. They thought it was a bad guy's pet. + +Lily said to Ben, "We have to tell someone. The dog might hurt us or the other kids." Ben nodded. He said, "You call mom on your phone. I will keep the dog away with my gun." + +Lily ran to a bench and dialed her mom's number. She said, "Mom, there is a big dog in the park. It is scary. Please come and help us." Mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'm on my way. Stay away from the dog and find a safe place." + +Ben pointed his gun at the dog and made a loud noise. He said, "Bang, bang, bang. Go away, dog. You are not welcome here." The dog barked and growled. It did not like Ben's gun. + +But then, a man came and whistled. He said, "Rex, come here. Good boy." The dog ran to the man and licked his face. The man said, "I'm sorry, kids. Rex is not a bad dog. He just likes to play. He won't hurt you." + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They did not know the dog was friendly. They felt silly for being scared. They said, "It's okay, mister. We're sorry, too. We thought your dog was a bad guy's pet." + +The man smiled and said, "No, he's not. He's my pet. And he's a good dog. Do you want to pet him?" Lily and Ben nodded. They went to the dog and touched his fur. He wagged his tail and licked their hands. He was a nice dog. + +Mom arrived and saw Lily and Ben with the dog and the man. She was glad they were safe. She said, "Hi, kids. Hi, mister. What's going on?" Lily and Ben told her what happened. They said, "We were playing spies and we saw the dog. We were scared, but he's not a bad dog. He's a good dog. And this is his owner." + +Mom said, "I see. Well, I'm proud of you for being brave and smart. And I'm sorry for the trouble, mister." The man said, "No problem, ma'am. It was a misunderstanding. Rex is a friendly dog, but he can be a bit noisy. I hope he didn't scare you too much." + +Mom said, "No, he didn't. He's a cute dog. Thank you for being nice to my kids." The man said, "You're welcome. And thank you for being nice to my dog." They smiled and said goodbye. + +Lily and Ben hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. And we love Rex, too." Mom said, "I love you, too, kids. And I love Rex, too. He's a good dog." They all laughed and went home. They had a fun day in the park. +Tom was a boy who liked to play dress-up. He had a big box of hats, glasses, and clothes. He also had a fake mustache that he stuck on his face with tape. He thought it made him look like a spy or a pirate. + +One day, Tom decided to wear his fake mustache to bed. He wanted to surprise his mom and dad in the morning. He put on his pajamas and his mustache and went to sleep. He dreamed of sailing on a ship and finding treasure. + +The next day, Tom woke up early. He was excited to show his mustache to his parents. He jumped out of bed and ran to their room. He opened the door and shouted, "Ahoy, mateys!" + +But his mom and dad were not there. Instead, he saw a big dog on their bed. The dog had a real mustache that was black and curly. The dog looked at Tom and barked. + +Tom was scared. He dropped his fake mustache and ran away. He did not know that the dog was his uncle's pet, who was visiting for the weekend. He did not know that the dog was friendly and liked to play. + +He only knew that he did not like mustaches anymore. He decided to play dress-up with something else. Maybe a hat or a scarf. But not a mustache. Never again. +Lily and her mom were at home. They had no food to eat. They were very hungry. Lily's mom said, "We need to find some money to buy food. I have an idea. We can fold some paper and make animals. Then we can sell them to people who like paper animals." + +Lily liked to fold paper. She learned how to fold paper from her mom. She could fold paper into a bird, a fish, a dog, and a cat. She said, "Yes, mom, let's fold paper and make animals. Maybe someone will buy them and give us money. Then we can buy food and not be hungry." + +They folded many paper animals. They put them in a bag. They went outside. They walked to the park. They saw many people in the park. Some people were playing, some people were reading, some people were eating. Lily's mom said, "Let's find someone who likes paper animals. Maybe they will buy them and give us money." + +They saw a woman sitting on a bench. She had a book in her hand. She looked sad. Lily's mom said, "Hello, woman. Do you like paper animals? We have many paper animals. We folded them ourselves. They are very pretty. Do you want to buy one?" + +The woman looked at them. She saw the paper animals. She smiled. She said, "They are very pretty indeed. You are very clever to fold paper like that. I do like paper animals. How much do you want for one?" + +Lily's mom said, "You can give us any money you have. We are very hungry. We have no food to eat. We need money to buy food." + +The woman felt sorry for them. She said, "Oh, you poor things. You must be very hungry. Here, take this money. You can have all the paper animals. And here, take this sandwich. You can share it with your mom. I hope you find more food and a better place to live." + +Lily and her mom thanked the woman. They took the money and the sandwich. They were very happy. They ate the sandwich. It was very good. They felt less hungry. They said, "Thank you, woman. You are very kind. You made us happy. We hope you are happy too." + +The woman said, "You are welcome. You made me happy too. Your paper animals are very cute. They will keep me company. I hope you have a good day." + +They said goodbye to the woman. They walked away. They looked for a place to buy more food. They hoped to find a better home. They still had the paper animals. They kept them as a reminder of the woman who helped them. They folded them with love. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and beep and crash. But then, Lily's car stopped moving. She looked at it and saw that the battery was empty. + +"Ben, can I have one of your batteries?" she asked. "My car needs a new one." + +Ben had four batteries in his pocket. He had taken them from the kitchen drawer when Mom was not looking. He was very greedy and did not want to share. + +"No, they are mine!" he said. "You can't have any. Go find your own." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She thought Ben was very rude. She did not have any other batteries. She wanted to keep playing with her car. + +"Please, Ben, just one battery," she begged. "I will give you something else. Look, I have this shiny sticker. You can choose any one you like." + +Ben looked at the sticker. He liked shiny things. He saw a red one with a star, a blue one with a moon, and a green one with a frog. He wanted them all. + +"OK, I will give you one battery, but you have to give me all your stickers," he said. + +Lily thought that was not fair. She liked her stickers too. She had worked hard to get them from her teacher. She had to choose between her car and her stickers. + +She looked at Ben. He was smiling smugly. He did not care about her feelings. He only cared about himself. + +She looked at her car. It was her favorite toy. She had got it for her birthday. She loved to play with it. + +She made up her mind. She said to Ben, "No, thank you. I will not give you all my stickers. You are too greedy and rude. I will find another way to play with my car. Maybe Mom can help me. Goodbye, Ben." + +She picked up her car and walked away. She left Ben alone with his batteries and his toy cars. He did not have anyone to play with. He felt lonely and bored. He wished he had been nicer to Lily. He realized he had made a bad choice. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find shiny things. Lila had a big spoon and Ben had a small shovel. + +"Look, Lila, I found a crystal!" Ben said, holding up a clear rock. "It is so pretty and sparkly!" + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice crystal!" Lila said. "Can I see it?" + +Ben nodded and gave the crystal to Lila. She held it in her hand and looked at it. It made rainbows in the sun. + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was a furry cat. The cat was black and white and had green eyes. The cat saw the crystal and wanted to play with it. The cat jumped on Lila and tried to grab the crystal. + +"Hey, stop it, cat!" Lila said. "This is our crystal, not yours!" + +The cat did not listen. It scratched Lila's hand and made her drop the crystal. The crystal rolled away in the grass. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lila cried. "The cat hurt me!" + +Ben saw Lila's hand. It had a red mark. He felt sorry for Lila. He wanted to help her. + +"Here, Lila, let me see your hand," Ben said. "I will get a band-aid for you." + +He took Lila's hand and led her to the house. He asked his mom for a band-aid. His mom put the band-aid on Lila's hand and gave her a hug. + +"Thank you, Ben, for helping me," Lila said. "You are a good friend." + +"You are welcome, Lila," Ben said. "You are a good friend, too." + +They smiled at each other. Then they went back to the garden. They looked for the crystal. They found it under a flower. They were happy. They shared the crystal and played with it. They did not let the cat bother them. They had fun. +Timmy had a rough day. He fell down and hurt his knee. It was red and sore. He cried a lot. Mommy put a band-aid on it and gave him a hug. She said he was brave. + +"Can I go play now?" Timmy asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to go see the doctor. He will check your knee and make sure it is okay." Mommy said. + +Timmy did not like the doctor. He was scared of the needles and the big machines. He did not want to go. + +"Please, Mommy, no doctor. I feel fine." Timmy begged. + +"I know, honey, but we have to go. It is important. The doctor is nice and he will help you. Maybe he will give you a sticker or a lollipop." Mommy said. + +She took Timmy by the hand and led him to the car. Timmy was still crying. He did not want a sticker or a lollipop. He wanted to play. + +They arrived at the doctor's office. Mommy signed in and they sat in the waiting room. There were other kids there. Some were smiling, some were crying, some were reading books or playing with toys. Timmy did not want to do anything. He just wanted to remain on Mommy's lap. + +"Timmy, it is your turn. Come with me." The doctor said. He had a white coat and a stethoscope. He smiled at Timmy. + +Timmy clung to Mommy. He did not want to go with the doctor. + +"It is okay, Timmy. I will go with you. The doctor will be gentle. He just wants to look at your knee and make sure it is healing well." Mommy said. + +She picked up Timmy and followed the doctor to a small room. There was a bed, a table, a chair, and some posters on the wall. The doctor asked Timmy to sit on the bed. He took out a flashlight and a cotton swab. + +"I am going to look at your knee, Timmy. It will not hurt. I promise." The doctor said. + +He gently lifted Timmy's band-aid and shone the flashlight on his knee. He touched it with the cotton swab. Timmy winced. + +"Does it hurt, Timmy?" The doctor asked. + +"A little." Timmy said. + +The doctor nodded. He put a new band-aid on Timmy's knee. + +"You are doing great, Timmy. Your knee is healing well. You just need to keep it clean and dry. And no more falling down, okay?" The doctor said. + +"Okay." Timmy said. + +The doctor smiled. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a sticker. It was a dinosaur. + +"Here you go, Timmy. You can have this sticker for being such a good patient. You can put it on your shirt or your book or wherever you like." The doctor said. + +He handed the sticker to Timmy. Timmy looked at it. He liked dinosaurs. He smiled. + +"Thank you, doctor." Timmy said. + +"You are welcome, Timmy. You are a brave boy. I hope you feel better soon." The doctor said. + +He gave Timmy a high-five and left the room. Mommy hugged Timmy and kissed his cheek. + +"See, Timmy, that was not so bad, was it? The doctor was nice and he helped you. And you got a sticker. I am proud of you." Mommy said. + +Timmy nodded. He felt better. He was not scared anymore. He was brave. + +"Can I go play now?" Timmy asked. + +"Yes, you can, sweetie. But be careful, okay?" Mommy said. + +"Okay, Mommy." Timmy said. + +He put the sticker on his shirt and ran to the waiting room. He saw a boy with a truck. He asked him if he could play with him. The boy said yes. They played together and had fun. Timmy forgot about his rough day. He was happy. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They like to slide on the big board. The board is shiny and fast. Tom and Mia take turns to slide down. + +One day, Tom and Mia go to the park with Mom. Mom sits on a bench and watches them. Tom and Mia run to the board. Tom says, "I go first!" He climbs up the steps and sits on the board. He pushes himself down. + +But the board is wet from the rain. Tom slips on the board. He slides too fast. He cannot stop. He falls off the board and lands on the grass. He cries, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Mom hears Tom and runs to him. She picks him up and hugs him. She says, "Are you okay, Tom? Where does it hurt?" Tom points to his knee. He has a small cut. Mom says, "It's okay, Tom. It's just a little boo-boo. I have a band-aid for you." + +Mom puts a band-aid on Tom's knee. She kisses it and says, "There, you're fine now. Do you want to play some more?" Tom nods. He says, "Yes, Mom. But I don't want to slide on the board. It's too slippery. Can I swing on the swings?" Mom says, "Sure, Tom. Let's go to the swings. Mia, do you want to come too?" Mia says, "Yes, Mom. I don't like the board either. The swings are more fun." Mom, Tom, and Mia go to the swings and have a good time. +Tom is a fireman. He likes to work with his friends. They drive a big red truck and help people when there is a fire. + +One day, Tom sees a lot of smoke in the sky. He hears a loud noise. He knows there is a fire. He and his friends get in the truck and go fast to the fire. + +When they get there, they see a big orange fire. It is very hot and scary. Tom and his friends put on their helmets and coats. They take out their hoses and spray water on the fire. They work hard to make the fire smaller and smaller. + +Tom sees a cat in a window. The cat is scared and trapped by the fire. Tom wants to help the cat. He climbs a ladder and breaks the window. He grabs the cat and puts it in his coat. He goes down the ladder and gives the cat to a girl. The girl is happy and hugs the cat. Tom is happy too. + +The fire is gone. The smoke is gone. Tom and his friends did a good job. They are tired but proud. They get in the truck and go back to the station. They are ready for the next fire. They are brave firemen. +Anna likes to help her dad at his office. His office is a big place with many boxes and trucks. He works with other people who load and unload the boxes from the trucks. They are very strong and fast. + +One day, Anna goes with her dad to his office. She sees a big truck with many boxes inside. She wants to help load the boxes. She asks her dad if she can. He says yes, but she has to be careful and honest. He gives her a small box that is not heavy. He tells her to put it on a cart with other boxes. + +Anna takes the box and walks to the cart. She sees a shiny toy in the box. It looks like a car. She likes cars. She wants to play with the toy. She thinks no one will see her. She opens the box and takes out the toy. She puts it in her pocket. She puts the empty box on the cart. + +She feels happy. She thinks she has a new toy. She goes back to her dad. He gives her another box. He tells her to load it on the cart. She takes the box and walks to the cart. She sees the empty box that she put there. She feels bad. She knows she did something wrong. She knows she was not honest. + +She tells her dad what she did. She says she is sorry. She gives him the toy. He looks at her. He is not angry. He is proud. He hugs her. He tells her he loves her. He tells her he is happy that she told the truth. He tells her that being honest is very important. He tells her that she can keep the toy as a gift. He tells her to load the box on the cart. She does. She feels happy. She learns a lesson. She helps her dad at his office. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a notebook in the park. The notebook is little and blue. It has many words and pictures inside. + +"Look, Tom, a notebook!" Lily says. She opens the notebook and sees a question. The question is: What is your favorite animal? + +Lily thinks for a moment. She likes many animals, but she likes cats the most. She takes a crayon and writes: Cat. + +"What is your favorite animal, Tom?" Lily asks. + +Tom looks at the notebook. He likes many animals, too, but he likes dogs the most. He takes another crayon and writes: Dog. + +They turn the page and see another question. The question is: What is your favorite color? + +Lily likes pink. She writes: Pink. + +Tom likes green. He writes: Green. + +They turn the page and see another question. The question is: What is your name? + +Lily writes: Lily. + +Tom writes: Tom. + +They turn the page and see a big smiley face. The smiley face says: Thank you for answering my questions. You are very smart and nice. I hope you have a fun day. + +Lily and Tom smile, too. They are happy. They close the notebook and put it back where they found it. They hope someone else will find it and answer the questions, too. They hold hands and run to the swings. They have a fun day. +Tom and Anna like to play with balls. They have many balls of different colors and sizes. They like to throw and catch them in the park. + +One day, they find a new ball in the park. It is very big and bright. It has a number on it. The number is zero. Tom and Anna do not know what zero means. They think it is a funny shape. + +"Look, Anna, a new ball!" Tom says. "It is so bright and round. Let's play with it." + +"OK, Tom, but be careful. It is very big. Maybe it is heavy." Anna says. + +They take turns to throw and catch the ball. They have fun. The ball is not heavy. It is soft and bouncy. They laugh and shout. + +But then, a man comes to the park. He looks angry. He has a hat and a whistle. He is a referee. He is looking for his ball. He sees Tom and Anna playing with it. + +"Hey, you two, give me back my ball!" he says. "That is not your ball. That is my ball. It is a special ball for a game. The game is called soccer. The zero is not a funny shape. It is a number. It means nothing. You cannot play with it." + +Tom and Anna are scared. They do not like the man. They do not like his hat and his whistle. They do not like his game. They do not understand his words. + +They drop the ball and run away. They do not want to play with the ball anymore. They want to play with their own balls. They are sorry they took the ball. They hope the man will not be angry with them. They hope he will find another ball to play his game. They hope he will have fun. +Tom and Mia are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a big truck with a zipper on the back. Mia has a doll with a pink dress and a hat. They are having fun making noises and stories with their toys. + +"Look, Mia, I can open the zipper and put things inside the truck," Tom says. He opens the zipper and puts a ball, a book and a cookie inside. "Now the truck is very powerful and can go anywhere." + +"That's cool, Tom, but can you share the cookie with me?" Mia asks. She is hungry and likes cookies. "Please, Tom, I want a bite." + +"Okay, okay, Mia, you can have a bite," Tom says. He closes the zipper and drives the truck to Mia. He opens the zipper again and reaches for the cookie. But the cookie is not there. "Hey, where is the cookie?" Tom says. He looks inside the truck, but he only sees the ball and the book. "The cookie disappeared!" + +Mia is surprised and sad. She wanted a bite of the cookie. She looks around the living room, but she does not see the cookie. "Who took the cookie?" Mia says. "Did the truck eat the cookie?" + +Tom and Mia hear a noise behind the sofa. They go to check and see their dog, Rex, licking his lips. He has crumbs on his fur and a smile on his face. He ate the cookie when Tom and Mia were not looking. He is a sneaky dog. + +"Rex, you naughty dog!" Tom says. He is angry and wants his cookie back. "You stole the cookie from the truck!" + +"Bad dog, Rex!" Mia says. She is sad and wants a new cookie. "You made the cookie disappear!" + +Rex wags his tail and barks. He is not sorry. He likes cookies. He thinks Tom and Mia are funny. He wants to play with them and their toys. He jumps on the sofa and grabs the doll's hat with his teeth. He runs away with the hat. + +"Hey, stop, Rex!" Tom and Mia say. They chase Rex around the living room. They want to get the hat back. They have a new game. They are still having fun. +Lily and Ben were big kids who liked to play with their baby brother, Sam. Sam was an infant who could not talk or walk, but he smiled and cooed a lot. Lily and Ben loved to make him laugh by tickling him or making funny faces. + +One day, their mom was busy in the kitchen, making a spicy soup for dinner. She told Lily and Ben to watch Sam and not to bother her. Lily and Ben nodded, but they were bored. They wanted to have some fun with Sam. + +They saw a bottle of red sauce on the table. It looked like candy. Lily whispered to Ben, "Let's give some to Sam. He will like it." Ben whispered back, "OK. But don't tell mom." They took the bottle and sneaked into the living room, where Sam was lying on a blanket. + +They opened the bottle and poured some of the red sauce into Sam's mouth. Sam made a loud noise and started to cry. His face turned red and he coughed. Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know what to do. They ran to the kitchen and called mom. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw Sam crying and the bottle of red sauce on the floor. She smelled the spicy sauce and realized what had happened. She was very angry and sad. She picked up Sam and took him to the bathroom. She tried to wash his mouth and calm him down. She called dad and told him to come home. She said they had to go to the doctor. + +Lily and Ben felt very bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They wished they had not given Sam the red sauce. They wished they had listened to mom. They cried and said they were sorry. But mom did not look at them. She looked at Sam and hoped he would be OK. +Tim and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big parrot. The parrot can talk and sing and make funny noises. Tim and Mia take turns to play with the parrot, but sometimes they want to play at the same time. + +One day, Tim and Mia both want to play with the parrot. They start to pull the parrot from each other. The parrot does not like this. He says, "Stop! Stop! You are hurting me! Share me, please!" + +Tim and Mia do not listen. They pull harder and harder. The parrot says, "Ouch! Ouch! This is not fun! This is not nice!" + +Tim and Mia still do not listen. They pull so hard that the parrot falls to the floor. The parrot is sad and scared. He says, "Help! Help! I want to be peaceful! I want to be happy!" + +Tim and Mia see the parrot on the floor. They feel sorry for the parrot. They say, "Oh no! We are sorry, parrot! We did not mean to hurt you! We love you, parrot!" + +They pick up the parrot and hug him. They say, "We will share you, parrot. We will take turns to play with you. We will be kind to you, parrot." + +The parrot is glad. He says, "Thank you! Thank you! You are good friends! You make me peaceful! You make me happy!" + +Tim and Mia smile. They say, "You are welcome, parrot! You are a good friend, too! You make us peaceful! You make us happy!" + +They play with the parrot together. They sing and talk and make funny noises. They have fun. They are peaceful. They are happy. They all win. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to watch TV and eat yummy snacks. One day, they see a big cake on TV. It has pink frosting and sprinkles. They want to eat the cake. + +They call their mom and ask her to make the cake. Mom says no. She says they have to eat lunch first. She says cake is not good for them. Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They do not want to eat lunch. They want to eat cake. + +They have an idea. They wait for mom to go to the bathroom. Then they sneak into the kitchen. They find the cake mix and the frosting. They pour them into a big bowl. They stir and stir. They do not know how to use the oven. They put the bowl in the microwave. They press the buttons. + +The microwave makes a loud noise. It starts to smoke. The cake mix and the frosting explode. They make a big mess. The kitchen is covered in pink goo. Mom hears the noise and runs to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She is very mad. She yells at Lily and Ben. She says they are naughty and dangerous. She says they have to clean the mess and go to their room. She says they cannot watch TV or eat snacks for a week. + +Lily and Ben cry. They are sorry. They wish they listened to mom. They wish they ate lunch. They do not want cake anymore. They have a bad day. +Lila and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a big, soft bear. They hug the bear and pretend it is their friend. + +One day, mom says it is time to go to the park. Lila and Ben are happy. They put on their coats and shoes and grab their bottles. They always take their bottles when they go out. They have juice in their bottles. They like juice. + +They go to the park with mom. They see the swings, the slide, the sandbox and the birds. They have fun. They swing, they slide, they make sand castles and they feed the birds. They laugh and smile. + +But then, something bad happens. Lila drops her bottle. The bottle breaks. The juice spills. Lila is sad. She cries. She wants her bottle. She is thirsty. + +Ben sees Lila cry. He feels sorry for her. He loves his sister. He has an idea. He gives his bottle to Lila. He says, "Here, Lila. You can have my bottle. I don't need it. I'm not thirsty." + +Lila stops crying. She looks at Ben. She smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are very nice. You are the best brother." + +They hug. They share the bottle. They are happy. Mom sees them. She is proud. She says, "You are very good, Lila and Ben. You are very kind. You are very sweet." + +They go home. They play with their bear. They end the day with a kiss. They love each other. They are happy. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw an old man sitting on a bench. He had a basketball next to him. + +"Can we play with your basketball?" Tom asked the old man. + +The old man smiled and nodded. "Sure, you can play with it. But be careful, it is very old and might break." + +Tom and Lily thanked the old man and took the basketball. They ran to the hoop and tried to throw the ball in. + +Lily touched the ball first. She threw it hard, but it bounced off the rim. + +"Let me try!" Tom said. He touched the ball next. He threw it softer, but it still missed the hoop. + +They tried again and again, but they could not make the ball go in. + +The old man watched them and laughed. "You are doing great, kids. But you need to practice more. Do you want me to show you how?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They gave the ball back to the old man. + +The old man touched the ball gently. He aimed at the hoop and threw it. The ball flew in the air and swished through the net. + +"Wow!" Tom and Lily said. They clapped their hands and cheered. + +The old man smiled and gave them the ball again. "Now you try. Remember, touch the ball softly and aim well." + +Tom and Lily touched the ball softly and aimed well. They threw the ball and made it go in. + +They were very happy. They hugged the old man and thanked him. + +The old man hugged them back and said, "You are very welcome. You are very good kids. Keep playing and have fun." +Anna liked to swing on the big swing at the park. She liked to go high and feel the wind in her hair. She liked to swing with her friends and laugh and sing. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. He had a mean face and a loud voice. He wanted to swing on the big swing, but Anna was on it. He pushed Anna off the swing and made her fall. He said, "This is my swing now. Go away, you are a baby." + +Anna was hurt and sad. She ran to her mom and cried. Her mom hugged her and said, "Are you OK, my sweetie? That boy was very rude and unkind. He should not have pushed you. You can swing on the other swing, or play with your friends, or we can go home." + +Anna was nervous. She did not want to swing on the other swing, because it was small and boring. She did not want to play with her friends, because they were scared of the mean boy. She did not want to go home, because she liked the park and she wanted to have fun. + +She looked at the big swing and saw the mean boy swinging on it. He was not happy. He was angry and lonely. He had no friends. He yelled at anyone who came near him. + +Anna felt sorry for him. She thought, "Maybe he is mean because he is sad. Maybe he needs a friend. Maybe I can be his friend and share the swing with him." + +She wiped her tears and walked to the big swing. She said to the mean boy, "Hello, my name is Anna. What is your name?" + +The mean boy was surprised. He stopped swinging and looked at Anna. He said, "My name is Ben. Why are you talking to me? Don't you hate me?" + +Anna said, "No, I don't hate you. I was hurt when you pushed me, but I forgive you. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Ben was confused. He did not know what to say. He had never had a friend before. He said, "I don't know. What do friends do?" + +Anna said, "Friends play together and share things and help each other and have fun. Do you want to play with me and share the swing?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "OK, I guess. I'm sorry I pushed you. I was angry and lonely. I wanted to swing on the big swing, but no one let me." + +Anna said, "It's OK, I understand. You can swing on the big swing, but you have to take turns and be nice to others. That way, you can make more friends and be happy." + +Ben smiled. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are very kind and brave. You are a good friend." + +Anna smiled back. She said, "You are welcome, Ben. You are very strong and smart. You are a good friend, too." + +They swung on the big swing together and laughed and sang. They made friends with the other kids and played with them. They had fun at the park and went home happy. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and forgiving to others, even if they are mean to you. You can make friends and be happy by sharing and helping. Don't be afraid to try new things and meet new people. +Mia likes to play with her toy mouse. She calls him Mimi and pretends he is her friend. She takes him everywhere, even to bed. But one day, Mimi gets very dirty. He has mud, juice, and crumbs on his fur. Mia's mom says, "Mia, you need to wash Mimi. He is not regular. He is yucky." + +Mia does not want to wash Mimi. She says, "No, Mom. Mimi is fine. He likes to be dirty. He is a mouse." Mia's mom says, "Mia, if you don't wash Mimi, he will get sick. And he will smell bad. And he will make your bed dirty too. Do you want that?" Mia thinks for a moment. She does not want Mimi to get sick. She does not want him to smell bad. And she does not want her bed to be dirty. She says, "Okay, Mom. I will wash Mimi. But you have to help me." + +Mia's mom helps Mia to wash Mimi. They fill a small tub with warm water and soap. They gently scrub Mimi's fur with a soft cloth. They rinse him with clean water. They dry him with a towel. They comb his fur with a brush. Mimi looks shiny and fluffy. He smells good too. Mia says, "Wow, Mimi. You are so regular now. You are so pretty. I love you." Mimi squeaks happily. He loves Mia too. Mia hugs Mimi and says, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." Mia's mom smiles and says, "You are welcome, Mia. You are the best too." They go to bed with Mimi. They have sweet dreams. +Sara and Tom are playing with blocks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. Sara has a lot of blue blocks and Tom has a lot of red blocks. They share some blocks, but not all. + +"Can I have some of your blue blocks, Sara?" Tom asks. "I want to make a big sky." + +"No, you can't," Sara says. "They are mine. You have enough red blocks." + +"But I need some blue blocks, too," Tom says. "Please, Sara, be nice." + +Sara refuses to give Tom any blue blocks. She is not nice. She is selfish. Tom is sad and angry. He remembers when they were friends and shared everything. He misses that memory. + +He decides to do something. He is flexible. He can change his plan. He does not need blue blocks. He can use something else. + +He looks around and sees a big pillow. It is blue and soft and fluffy. He grabs the pillow and puts it on top of his red blocks. He smiles. + +"Look, Sara, I made a big sky," he says. "And it is better than your blue blocks. It is soft and fluffy and I can hug it." + +Sara looks at Tom's sky. She is surprised and curious. She wants to touch the pillow. She wants to hug it, too. + +"Can I play with your sky, Tom?" she asks. "It looks fun." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He remembers how Sara refused to share her blue blocks. He is still sad and angry. But he is also flexible. He can change his mind. He can be nice. + +"Okay, you can play with my sky," he says. "But you have to share your blue blocks, too." + +Sara agrees. She gives Tom some of her blue blocks. They build a big house under the sky. They use red and blue blocks. They share everything. They are friends again. They are happy. +Lily and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a big tent and some toys. They like to pretend they are explorers in the jungle. + +"Shh, be quiet," Lily says. "We have to enter the tent very slowly. There might be wild animals inside." + +Tom nods and follows Lily. They crawl on the grass and pull the flap of the tent. They peek inside. It is dark and quiet. + +"Hello, anyone there?" Tom whispers. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud sound. It is a roar. They see two yellow eyes and a furry face. It is a lion! + +"Aaaah!" Lily and Tom scream. They run out of the tent and back to the house. + +They slam the door and hug each other. They are very scared. + +"Mom, Dad, there is a lion in the tent!" Lily cries. + +Mom and Dad come to see what is wrong. They look at the tent and laugh. + +"That is not a lion, that is Fluffy, our cat. He likes to sleep in the tent sometimes. He was probably surprised by your noise." + +Lily and Tom feel silly. They go back to the garden and say sorry to Fluffy. They pet him and give him some milk. They are not afraid of him anymore. + +They decide to play something else. They do not want to enter the tent again. +Mia and Leo were playing with paper and crayons. They liked to draw and cut shapes and make pictures. Mia made a big sun with yellow and orange. Leo made a green tree with brown. They were happy and shared their crayons. + +But then Leo saw Mia's sun and wanted it. He tried to take it from her, but Mia said no. She held the sun tight and said it was hers. Leo got angry and pulled hard. He tore the sun in half and made Mia cry. + +Mia was sad and Leo was sorry. He did not mean to hurt Mia or her sun. He said he was sorry and gave her his tree. But Mia did not want his tree. She wanted her sun back. She threw the tree away and cried louder. + +Then they heard a noise outside. It was raining. They looked out the window and saw something bright and beautiful. It was a rainbow. It had many colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. It was like a big smile in the sky. + +Mia and Leo stopped crying and smiled too. They forgot about the sun and the tree. They wanted to see the rainbow. They ran to the door and put on their boots and coats. They asked their mom if they could go outside. Their mom said yes, but be careful. She said the rain would stop soon and the rainbow would go away. + +Mia and Leo went outside and looked at the rainbow. They pointed at the colors and said their names. They felt the rain on their faces and laughed. They held hands and said they were sorry. They said they were friends and they loved each other. They felt calm and happy. They hugged and thanked the rainbow for making them feel better. +One day, Sam and his friend Jack were playing together in the living room. They were so excited! Sam saw a cozy couch in the corner and ran to go jump on it. + +"Sam, that's a bad thing to do!," said Jack. + +"No it's not," replied Sam. "I'm just going to bounce on it. It looks like so much fun!" + +Sam started bouncing on the couch up and down. Jack laughed as he saw Sam jumping, until suddenly the couch started shaking. + +"Oh no, that's bad," said Jack. "You should get off the couch before it breaks!" + +Sam slowly stood up, then ran away from the couch. He knew that it was not the right thing to do. + +The boys laughed and ran away to find something else to do. They forgot all about the couch and just played together, having lots of fun. +Once there was a little girl named Clara. She loved to play and she was always happy. One day she was playing in the kitchen when she saw something very special. There, in front of her, was a large, juicy tomato! + +"Mama," she said. "What is this?". + +Her mother smiled. "It's called a tomato. It's something that we can share and eat together." + +Clara was so excited. She couldn't believe it. Then, something fierce came in next to her. It was her dog, growling and barking. + +"No, no," Clara said, holding the tomato tight in her arms. "This is mine. You can't have it." + +But her mother told her something different. + +"Clara," she said, "Sharing is very important. If we share things with others, then everyone will be happy. So why don't you give some of the tomato to your friend, the dog?" + +Clara thought about it for a moment, then smiled and handed the dog some of the tomato. Sure enough, the dog was happy, and so was Clara. From then on, Clara always remembered to share with her friends. +Once there was a little boy named Joe. He wanted to join a club, but he did not know which one was right for him. Joe asked his mom if he could join a club, but she said no. Joe was sad and a little mad. He did not understand why he could not join a club. + +Joe asked his dad if he could join a club, but his dad also said no. Joe was even more sad and mad. He still did not understand why he could not join a club. + +One day, Joe saw a sign outside that said: Unknown Club. Joe asked his dad if he could join the Unknown Club and his dad finally said yes. Joe was so excited! He rushed inside and joined the Unknown Club. + +Joe was in the club for many hours and he had so much fun. He was so glad that his mom and dad let him join the Unknown Club. +Grandma and Grandpa always liked to show off their beautiful garden. Every day they spent hours caring for their garden, and they were always very proud of it. + +One day while they were tending to their garden, something peculiar caught their eye. It was a pocket! Grandpa got a closer look to investigate and found that it belonged to a little bird. + +Grandma and Grandpa had a bit of a quarrel about what to do with it. Grandma thought they should keep it, while Grandpa wanted to give it back to its owner. Finally, Grandma agreed and they decided to find the owner together. + +They searched high and low in the garden and eventually spotted the little bird sitting in its nest. Grandma and Grandpa were proud to be able to reunite the pocket with its rightful owner. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go and see the reef. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can I go to the reef?" + +Her mom shook her head. "No, sweetheart, it's too far away. You'll be too tired." + +The little girl pouted. She really wanted to go. She stomped her foot and said, "But I want to go to the reef!" + +Her mom said, "I'm sorry sweetheart but it's too far for you. Maybe when you're bigger." + +The little girl huffed and sighed. She was very tired and didn't want to argue anymore. Reluctantly, she said, "Okay, I won't go to the reef." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's my good girl. Don't worry, we'll go to the reef some day soon." + +The little girl smiled and said, "Okay. I'm going to take a nap now." + +And so, she went off to take a nap and dream of adventures at the reef. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who liked to eat cereal for breakfast. Every morning, his dad would step into the kitchen, take a box of cereal from the shelf, and pour it into a bowl for his son. + +One day, when his dad ached for some cereal, he stepped up to the shelf. But when he opened up the box of cereal, he saw that it was all gone! He was so angry! + +The little boy didn’t understand why his dad was so mad, so he asked, "What’s wrong, Dad?" + +His dad said, "Someone ate all the cereal! Now there’s none left for breakfast!" + +Then the little boy said, "I ate all the cereal. I’m sorry, Dad." + +His dad smiled and said, "It’s ok! Let’s go to the store and get some more cereal." + +So they stepped out of the kitchen and went to the store to buy a big box of cereal. When they returned, they both had cereal for breakfast. Everyone was happy! +Once upon a time there was a brave girl called Millie. She wanted to be honest and strong. + +One day she was walking in the woods and she heard an edge in the bushes. Millie looked closer and saw a rabbit. The rabbit was afraid and trying to resist Millie. + +Millie said to the rabbit, "Be brave. I won't hurt you". Even though the rabbit was scared, it listened to Millie. + +The rabbit slowly came out from the bushes. Millie smiled at it and reached out her hand. The rabbit trusted her and got closer. + +In the end, Millie felt a big victory. She and the rabbit had been honest and Millie had won its trust. +Jack had a parrot. It was a silly parrot who liked to complain a lot. Every day, it would complain about something. It would complain about the weather, the food, and even about Jack himself. + +Jack didn't like the parrot complaining. He tried to talk to it and tell it to be happy and not to complain so much. But the parrot didn't listen and kept on complaining. + +Then, Jack had a great idea. He started to make silly faces and silly sounds every time the parrot complained. The parrot got so frustrated that it stopped complaining and flew away. + +Jack was so happy that the parrot stopped complaining. From then on, his days were filled with bubbling laughter and fun. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Jenny. They loved spending time together playing games. One day it began to rain outside so Tom and Jenny decided to play a game of chess inside. Tom told Jenny, "That's a good idea. I'm grateful that we can play a game together." + +The two friends set up the pieces and began to play. As they moved their pieces around the board they talked and laughed. They played until the rain stopped and it was time to go home. + +Tom said to Jenny, "That was so much fun. I'm grateful that we could play chess together even though it was raining outside." Jenny smiled and nodded her head in agreement. They hugged goodbye and went home, both happy to have spent time together playing chess. +One day, a little girl named Maggie was playing in her garden. Suddenly, she saw an impressive bird flying in the air. It had a message for Maggie. +The bird spoke to Maggie and said that she should go on a journey. It told Maggie to be brave, and not to delay. +Maggie was so excited. She said goodbye to her family and began her journey. +As she started her journey, Maggie got very tired and decided to delay her travel. +That was a mistake. +By the time Maggie was ready to continue, darkness had come. Suddenly, a huge storm appeared and Maggie was left very scared and alone. +The storm was so powerful that it destroyed Maggie's journey. She never completed it, and everything ended in a bad way. +Once there was a girl named Sally. Every morning she was so smart. Every morning she ate an apple for breakfast. She liked the way it tasted and it made her smarter. + +One morning Sally wanted to eat something different. She thought for a while, then decided to eat an apple and some toast. She took a bite of the apple and it tasted so good. + +Sally really liked the way the apple and the toast tasted together. She finished eating them and felt even smarter than before. From then on, Sally ate an apple and some toast every morning. +One day, a young girl named Emily was out playing in her backyard. She noticed one of her neighbors had a huge pile of clay. She went up to them and asked if she could have some of the clay. + +The neighbor smiled and said yes. "You can buy it for cheap," he said. + +Emily was very excited and thanked her neighbor. She quickly ran home with her clay. + +At home she got to work making the most incredible sculptures. She made animals, dolls, and sculptures of all shapes and sizes. + +The next day, Emily decided to start selling her sculptures. She set up a stand in her backyard and put her creations on display. Soon people were coming from all over the city to buy her sculptures. + +Emily's neighbors were so impressed that they started telling everyone about her amazing sculptures. The news spread like wildfire and soon Emily's sculptures were in demand. Emily was very happy to now be able to sell her sculptures and make money. + +Emily's neighbor was very happy to have helped her so much. He gave Emily a big hug and told her, "Keep going! You're doing great!" +Mandy was very excited because her mom was going to organize a special dessert for her. She loved surprises and couldn't wait to find out what it was! + +Mandy watched as her mom gathered the ingredients to make the dessert. She was very confused because she couldn't tell what her mom was making. + +When the dessert was ready, Mandy could hardly believe her eyes! It was a beautiful rainbow-colored ice cream sundae! + +Mandy enjoyed every bite of the delicious treat and said thank you to her mom for organizing it for her. She was so happy that she got to enjoy such a special dessert! +Once upon a time, there was a small gym. It included many games, like basketball and soccer. It also included a playground, with swings and slides. But, it could also be dangerous. + +One day, Mommy and 3-year-old Jane were playing in the gym. While they were swinging, Jane asked Mommy, "Why is it dangerous?" + +Mommy explained, "It's important to be careful, because the gym is a place full of fun things and the games can hurt us if we don't use them safely. + +Jane nodded and said, "Okay, I'll be careful!" + +Mommy smiled and hugged her. They continued to play and have fun in the gym, all while knowing that some games were dangerous. + +The end. +Lucy and her mommy were walking through the forest one day. Lucy loved exploring and was always finding new things to admire. Suddenly, mum stopped walking and smiled. + +"Do you know what this is, Lucy? This is a treasure!" Lucy had never seen a treasure and was so excited. + +"What can we do with the treasure, Mommy?" she asked. + +Mommy smiled and said: "Let's help it find its way home! We can be slow and gentle." + +So they slowly helped the treasure through the forest until they found a big tree with a big hole in the bottom. "Ah!" said Mommy. "This is where the treasure belongs!" + +And so they put the treasure into the hole. Lucy gave it a goodbye hug and they said their farewells. As they were walking back home, Lucy smiled to herself feeling proud that she had helped the treasure find its way back home. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. She liked to sing and she was very happy. One day she went for a walk in the forest. Everywhere Emily went, she sang. The trees in the forest were very impressed by her sweet singing and even started to sing along. + +Suddenly, Emily noticed a small bird. The bird was hopping around, looking for something to eat. When it saw Emily it started to sing with her. Emily thought it was the most beautiful song she had ever heard. + +The bird was very modest about its singing and just chirped along quietly. But Emily thought it was wonderful and clapped her hands in excitement. The little bird's song was soft and gentle. It was so peaceful to listen to. + +The forest was filled with music and Emily was so happy that she started to dance with the little bird. Together they sang and danced until the sun went down. Emily then waved goodbye to the little bird and walked back home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lucy. She was a very happy girl and she loved playing with her friends. One day, Lucy noticed a sign on a big tree; it said "Pick Me!". She asked her friends, "What does this sign mean?". + +Her friends suggested to her that she curl up in a little ball and jump off the tree. Lucy thought this was a great idea, so she did it! She jumped off the tree and landed with a big bump! + +Lucy was very ashamed of what she had done, but her friends all cheered and clapped for her! Then they all suggested that they play a game together and have some fun! Lucy was very happy and smiled. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna who was looking for something special. She wanted to find the magic root that made wishes come true. Anna was excited but she was also a bit nervous. + +Anna set off on her adventure, but as she walked through the forest she started to get scared. She began to hurry, but the more she hurried the more scared she became. + +Suddenly, Anna saw a bright light. When she reached it, she saw a big tree. It had a root that was glowing. Anna knew it must be the magic root. + +Anna was so happy, but she was also fearful. She didn't know what would happen if she touched the root. After a few moments of courage, Anna finally mustered up the strength to touch the root. + +Suddenly a magic wind suddenly blew around her. It was the most wonderful feeling! Anna had found the magic root that made wishes come true. +Once upon a time, there was a little rat named Jake. Jake was a very happy rat and he loved to sing. Every morning, he would sing out loud and it made everyone smile. + +One day, Jake decided to take a walk in the warm sunshine. He walked and walked and sang his song. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a little girl. She said, "Hello, rat! Are you singing?" + +Jake was a little scared, but he was also curious. He nodded and said, "Yes, I'm singing." The little girl laughed and said, "It's beautiful! Sing some more!" + +So Jake continued singing his song and the little girl smiled. Soon, they were singing together and the warm sunshine filled their hearts. They sang until the sun went down and the stars came out. + +Jake was so happy that he never forgot that day and he sang until his last days. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Alice. She was very friendly, and liked to help everyone out. + +One day, Alice was walking to the park. Suddenly, she heard a loud ringing, and she saw it was coming from a lollipop! She was delighted and picked it up. + +Alice showed the lollipop to her friends at the park. But one of her friends was not happy, and was very rude. He told her to give it back. + +Alice was sad, but she decided to be nice and share. She gave the lollipop to her friend, who thanked her and said sorry for being so rude. + +Alice smiled and they all enjoyed the lollipop together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little raven. She was very shy, so she kept to herself most of the time. One day, she saw a friendly face, and they became friends. + +The person said to the little raven, "What would you like to do today?" + +The little raven thought for a moment, and then nodded her head. She wanted to fly to the river. + +So the two friends spread their wings and flew to the river. On their way, the little raven was still shy, but eventually she was brave enough to say hello to some of the other birds. + +When they arrived at the river, the little raven saw some frogs playing in the water. She was so excited that she couldn't help but nod in agreement to stay a while and watch them play. + +The two friends spent the whole day watching the frogs, and the little raven even made some more friends. + +Eventually it was time for the little raven and her friend to go home. On the way back, the little raven was glowing with joy, and excitedly nodded as she told stories of what she had seen at the river. + +The little raven and her friend returned home happy, and they would never forget the day they spent at the river. +Once there was a little bird who found a prune in the woods. She was so excited to eat it. She settled down in the grass and started to eat it. But it was terrible. It was so sour that the little bird started to cry. Suddenly a giant swooped in and snatched the little bird, who was too scared to move. The giant took the bird away, far away from home. The little bird never settled down ever again. It was a terrible end for the little bird. +Little Bob gathered up his courage and decided to check the shed. He had heard something much too small to be a dog or a cat. He knew it must be a mouse. He entered the shed and was so very surprised to see a healthy mouse scavenging for food. + +"Hello mouse," Little Bob said. "You don't have to be scared. I won't hurt you." + +The mouse sniffed and stared at Little Bob with big eyes. + +Little Bob saw that the mouse needed help, so he decided to bring it food and clean water. But the mouse wasn't having it. Suddenly it darted away from Little Bob. + +"Hey! Come back!" Little Bob said. He was worried about the little mouse, and he wanted to make sure it was healthy. + +Little Bob was determined. He gathered a bowl and some food and put it outside the shed. Sure enough, it didn't take long for the mouse to come out and nibble on the food. Little Bob smiled and continued to watch the mouse and make sure it stayed healthy. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Max and Robert. One day, they decided to have a meeting to count all their toys. They opened the door of Max’s bedroom and there was a big pile of toys lying on the floor. + +Max said, “Let’s count the toys!†+Robert replied, “That sounds like a good idea!†+ +So, the two friends gathered all the toys and began counting them. Max and Robert took turns, one would count and then the other would count. Finally, after a few minutes, they had finished counting all the toys. + +Max said, “That was a fun meeting! Let’s do it again soon.†+Robert smiled and said “Yes, it was open and fun! I’ll see you next time.†+ +And they both waved goodbye and went off to play with their toys. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mandy. Mandy loved to ride! She rode her bike every day. One day, Mandy decided to go on an adventure. She got on her bike and rode all the way to the park. + +At the park, Mandy saw lots of trees and a big pond. She stopped to watch the ducks swimming around. Then Mandy noticed something else - it was a smelly dessert lying on the grass. She picked it up and took a big bite. It was delicious! + +Mandy enjoyed her ride and her dessert. She had a great adventure! +Jimmy was very excited. He was going to the beach with his mum and dad. They got to the beach and saw a tall boat in the sea. Jimmy wanted to go on the boat, but his parents said no. + +"I want to go on the boat!" Said Jimmy. + +"No, it's too dangerous," said his mum. + +Jimmy was very sad. He walked away and pointed to a cliff far away. It looked really tall and exciting. + +"Can I go there?" Asked Jimmy. + +His parents shook their heads. "No, Jimmy. That's too tall." + +Jimmy was very sad. He pointed to the boat again, but his parents said no for the last time. Then he heard a loud noise and looked up. The tall boat had started to move away from the shore. Jimmy pointed and shouted "boat!" but it was too late. + +Jimmy was very sad. He would never get to go on the tall boat. +Once upon a time, there was a daddy and a little girl. The girl loved spending time with her dad and playing games with him. One day, they decided to go on a walk. As they were walking, the dad said, "Let's play a game! I'll wink at something and then you have to find it." + +The little girl was excited and they started looking around. Suddenly, the dad saw something and winked. The little girl ran over to see what it was. To her surprise, it was a clear jar filled with coins. + +The dad saw the look on her face and spoke. "We can use this to buy something special! How about ice cream?" The little girl smiled and the dad knew he had made the right choice. + +Little did they know, someone was watching them from afar. It was the same person who had left the coins in the jar. An evil grin spread across their face. They clearly had something planned. + +The dad and little girl went home with the jar of coins, never knowing that they were being followed. The next day, their house was broken into and the jar was stolen. When the dad and little girl found out, they were heartbroken. They had been tricked and the coins were gone. + +The dad and daughter had to learn a valuable lesson about being careful. They next time, no matter what, they would take extra precautions to make sure nothing threatening ever happened +Once upon a time there lived a family. They were so happy, but sometimes a bit sad. One day, they got something special in the mail. It was a card! It was from their distant aunt. It said that they should celebrate. + +The family was very excited. They couldn't wait to do something special. The parents said, "We should call our aunt and hear what she has to say!" + +So they did. They talked to their aunt and she told them that it was her birthday. She said, "Let's celebrate together!" + +The family agreed and together they planned a big celebration. They bought some fun decorations and got presents. Then they called their aunt again. + +They talked and laughed. Though they were far away, they celebrated as if they were in the same room. It was a wonderful day. + +The family was very happy. From then on, they remembered to call their distant aunt often, and when her birthday came around, they celebrated with lots of love. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Harry and Steve. Steve was three-years-old, and Harry was older. They were playing in their garden one day, when they decided to go in search of a delicious treat. + +"Let's have a look in the kitchen," suggested Harry. + +The brothers opened the cupboard and found a case that was filled with sweet treats. + +"These look delicious," said Steve. + +Harry nodded in agreement. He opened the case and they each took one sweet. + +"This is the best," said Steve, munching happily on his treat. + +"The case was delicious!" agreed Harry. + +The brothers finished their treats and went back outside. Both were happy that they'd found such a delicious treat! +Once upon a time there was a bright blue seat. It was the most comfortable seat in the room. One day, a young child came up to the seat and tried to pass by it. But the seat wouldn’t let the child go past. + +“I need to pass!†shouted the child. + +The seat simply shook its head. + +“Why can’t I pass?†asked the child, feeling frustrated. + +“I need to sit in this seat before you can pass,†replied the seat. + +The child thought for a moment. They wanted to get to the other side of the room, but they also wanted to sit in the bright blue seat. Eventually, the child decided to take a seat in the bright blue seat. + +Once the child was settled, the seat said: “Now you can pass by me.†+ +The child smiled and thanked the seat for its kindness. Then they were able to pass by the seat and continue on their way. +Once there was a little girl called Molly. She was very gifted and wise beyond her three years. One day, Molly was playing in the park when a sudden whizzing noise surrounded her. Molly saw a missile soaring through the air and knew it must be bad news if it was flying so low. + +Molly: "Mummy, what is that?" + +Her mother replied, "It's a missile, Molly. You must be sure to mind what they are doing and stay away." + +Molly replied, "Yes, Mummy," and looked away from the missile with a scared face. Taking a deep breath, she tried to stay calm and think about all the fun things she had been doing in the park. + +Molly looked up at the sky and saw the missile soaring away into the distance. She smiled and was proud of herself for being so brave. Molly knew that being gifted meant she had to be careful and mind any danger that may come her way. She knew she could be brave and handle any situation with grace. +Once upon a time, there was a little brown mouse. He was a young mouse, and he wanted to go on an adventure, but he was afraid. + +He went to a wise owl and asked her for advice. The owl said to him, "Courage is the key to adventure. You must fight your fears and struggle against them - then they will not be so scary anymore." + +The mouse was encouraged by the owl's words and decided to try it. He took a deep breath, and with shaking paws, climbed a tree that had big, broad branches. + +The climb was hard. He slipped down a few times and had to start over. He kept struggling and using all his strength, and eventually he made it to the top. + +He looked down and was so proud he could have shouted. He called to the wise owl, "I did it! I made it to the top!" + +The owl smiled and said, "That is the power of youth. You have proven that with courage and hard work, anything is possible." +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and he loved to visit places. One day, his family went to the opera. + +Jack was so excited to visit the opera. As his family walked in, he noticed how comfortable the seats were. His parents asked him what he thought and he said, "I like it!" + +At the opera, they watched several different performers. They danced, they sang, and they even drew pictures. Jack loved it so much that he didn't want to leave. + +His family kept asking him, "Are you ready to go?" But he just said, "No, not yet." Eventually, Jack's parents knew he was ready to leave because he said, "Ok, I'm ready now." + +The visit to the opera was over. As his family was walking away, Jack said, "That was so much fun! Can we go again soon?" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived by himself. He was very selfish. He never shared anything with anyone. + +One day, he gathered some of his favorite things to make a special dish for himself. He put a lot of effort into making the dish. He smiled as he proudly gazed at his special dish. + +Just then, the little boy's best friend knocked on the door. The friend asked to share the dish with him. + +The little boy hesitated for a moment. He glanced at his dish and thought about refusing. But then he remembered how much his friend had helped him in the past. He smiled and opened the door. + +"Please come in," he said, "You get to share my dish!" + +The little boy and his friend sat down and shared the dish. They talked, laughed, and enjoyed the meal together. + +The moral of the story is that it is better to be kind and generous than selfish. Sharing what you have with others will make you and them both happy. +John was playing in his garden when he noticed a rainbow. It was so big and beautiful that he wanted to get closer to it. He stretched out his hand and walked forward, feeling a shock when he stepped into the rainbow. The rainbow started to shrink and before long, it enclosed around John and lifted him up into the sky. + +John was scared. He looked down and saw his garden far away below him. He called for help but no one could hear him. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud voice coming from somewhere above. It belonged to a rude cloud. It said, "You must solve a puzzle if you want to come back down. Solve it correctly and I will let you go." John felt scared and confused. How could he solve a puzzle that he had never seen before? + +John was brave. He tried his best to solve the puzzle. After a few guesses and attempts, he finally solved it! The rude cloud was surprised and let him go. With a smile, he happily flew back down to his garden. +Once upon a time there was a Mama Bear and her cub, Little Bear. Mama Bear showed her cub the fireplace in the family's den. Mama Bear warned Little Bear to stay away from the fireplace and never go near the flames. "It can be very dangerous," Mama Bear said. + +Little Bear wanted to see what the fireplace was like and started to wander over to it. Mama Bear, seeing her cub's curiosity, said “Little Bear, I know you are curious, but the flames of the fireplace can provide rare warmth, however, please don't touch. I don't want you to get hurt, it is much safer to stay away.†+ +Little Bear, understanding her mother's warning, skittered away from the fireplace and began to play with his toys instead. Mama Bear smiled, knowing that her cub was now safe. She thought to herself, "If Little Bear had not listened to me, things could have easily become very dangerous and Little Bear could have been hurt. It is important to always listen to someone who is trying to warn you". + +Moral of the Story: Always heed a warning! +Harry and his team were very fancy. They lived in a big house and had lots of nice clothes. They liked to learn new things together. + +One day, Harry and his team were playing a game. But it was too hard and they couldn't win. They got angry and started shouting at each other. + +Harry shouted, "This is too hard, we'll never learn it!" + +His team replied, "But we have to try, Harry!" + +But Harry wouldn't listen and he went away. His team waited and waited, but he never came back. They were all very sad. + +Without Harry, the team was never the same again. They all stopped learning together and the team was no more. +Jim was so excited. He was going to build a dolphin! All his friends were so jealous of his plans! He grabbed some toys from his room and started building. + +"Mom, look what I'm doing!" he shouted with excitement. + +Mom smiled. + +"That looks great, honey. What are you building?" + +"A dolphin," he said proudly. + +He worked hard, and eventually he had made a beautiful dolphin! + +"I'm so proud of you, Jim," said Mom. "You did a great job." + +Jim was really happy. All his friends were so jealous! They wished they could make something as good as Jim. But Jim was proud of his new dolphin, and he knew he had made something special. +Once upon a time, two best friends were walking in the woods. When they were out of the woods, they saw a perfect tent. The two friends wanted to camp! + +The best friends asked, "Can we please stay in the tent?" + +Suddenly, the wind began to blow and the tent started to shake. The friends shouted, "We need to stop!" + +They listened and stopped what they were doing. They both remembered that it was important to think carefully before doing anything. + +After they calmed down, they discussed what they could do with the tent. They decided to play pretend in the tent. + +The friends had a perfect time playing in the tent. They learned that it was important to think before acting, and that being careful is always the best choice. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to cuddle up in front of the fireplace. She was so happy to be able to feel the hot, warm air in the big, blue room. + +One day, her daddy told her "It's time for you to have a nap, my love." But the little girl said, "Can I stay here in front of the fireplace, Daddy?" Her Daddy looked into the little girl's eyes and said, "I will allow you to stay here for a little while, but make sure to take a good nap afterwards." + +The little girl smiled with joy and asked her Daddy, "Will you stay here with me, Daddy?" He smiled and said, "Yes I will stay here until you go to sleep." + +The Daddy and his little girl stayed in front of the warm, blue fireplace until she nodded off to sleep. He kissed her on the forehead while she slept and they were both contented to be with each other. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a clever lion. He was very friendly and liked to explore the world. One day, he came across a big hug. He was curious and wanted to give it a squeeze. He squished it with tight hugs and squeezes. + +The hug said, "Stop! Don't squeeze me!" + +The lion was confused. He asked, "Why?" + +The hug replied, "Because I'm ticklish and I don't like it!" + +The lion was sad and said, "I just wanted to give you a hug because you looked so nice." + +The hug was touched by the lion's kindness and said, "I appreciate your kind gesture, but I don't like to be squeezed. I have had a bad experience with squeezing before." + +The lion listened to the hug carefully. He was so clever and realized he needed to find another way to show his kindness and friendship. He asked the hug if he could just pat him softly instead of squeezing. + +The hug was relieved and said yes. The lion was so happy, and he patted the hug with his big lion paws. The hug was grateful for the lion's care and kindness, and the two became great friends. +Once upon a time there was a very honest painting network. All the paintings were done in bright colours that everyone could appreciate. Two friends named Jane and Paul were very excited to join the network. + +Jane and Paul wanted to paint something that would make everyone smile. So they worked together to paint a happy tree. They used blue and green paint to make the leaves and a brown paint to make the trunk. + +When Paul was almost finished painting, he asked Jane, "What else should we add?" Jane answered, "We should be honest and paint something that we love about this tree." So Paul added a bright red apple in the middle of the tree. Everyone who saw the painting admired it. + +The moral of the story is that honesty really does pay off. When we use our honesty to create something it makes a difference, and it can bring happiness to others. +Jack was getting ready for his big day. He needed to balance on one foot for as long as he could. His big brother had told him he could do it and Jack was determined to prove him wrong. + +He tried and tried, but he kept wobbling and falling over. He sighed and looked around for help. + +At the drain he noticed a little frog was sitting there. He smiled and walked over to it. + +"Hello," he said. "Can you help me?" + +The frog hopped off the drain and onto the ground. "Sure," he said. "You need to balance on your foot?" + +Jack nodded. "Yes, but I keep falling over." + +The frog smiled. "It's really interesting. I can show you how." + +The frog hopped off the drain and onto Jack's foot. Then, he balanced up and down, showing Jack how it was done. + +Jack tried again. This time he stayed up. He couldn't believe it! He was balancing on one foot, just like the little frog had shown him. + +Jack smiled with pride. "Thank you!" he said. + +The frog smiled back. "You're welcome. Now you can do it all by yourself." +Once there was a humble little girl called Daisy. She lived with her grandpa in a small house. One day, Daisy asked her grandpa to take her to the park. Grandpa agreed, so they got ready to go. + +They put on their shoes and Daisy grabbed her purse. When they arrived at the park, Daisy was so excited to explore. She ran to the swings and the slide. + +But when Daisy and grandpa were about to leave the park, grandpa said something strange. + +"Wait, Daisy, don't forget to lock your purse!" + +Daisy didn't understand what her grandpa meant. Grandpa smiled and said, + +"Locking your purse means closing it with a button, so no one can open it." + +Daisy understood. She clicked the button on her purse, locking it safely. Daisy and grandpa went home with happy faces. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lloyd and Roger. They were playing in the field near the farmer's barn. + +"Look, Roger!" said Lloyd, pointing to a big pile of corn. "Let's paint it white!" + +"No!" said Roger. "We can't, the farmer will be mad." + +Lloyd thought for a moment then had an idea. "I know," he said. "Let's ask the farmer if we can lend the corn. We can bring it back when we are done." + +So, the two boys walked up to the farmer's house. They knocked on the door and the farmer answered. "Hello boys," said the farmer. "What can I do for you?" + +Lloyd explained the plan. "Can we lend the corn from your barn to paint it white." + +The farmer thought for a moment and then smiled. "Well, why not?" he said. "But you must bring it back when you are done." + +So, the two boys were very happy. They thanked the farmer and ran off with the corn. They painted it white and when they were done, they put it all back in the barn. + +The farmer was very pleased and thanked the two boys for cleaning up the barn. From then on, whenever the two boys wanted to play in the field, the farmer would let them lend the corn and they were very happy. +Nate was embarrassed. People were talking about him and his baby brother because his Mom had to take care of both of them. Nate was too selfish to help his Mom. He was alone in the park when he saw some kids having a lot of fun. He wanted to join them, but he was too embarrassed. + +Nate: "I wish I could join them." +A voice from behind him said, "Why don't you?" + +Nate turned around to see a very kind old woman. She replied, "You should be proud to take care of your little brother." + +Nate felt a bit better hearing that. He went up to the boys and said, "Can I play with you? I have a baby brother who is really cute!" + +The boys looked at each other, feeling embarrassed for Nate. To their surprise, Nate's face lit up with confidence. They welcomed him in and they played together for the rest of the morning. + +Nate was no longer embarrassed - he had shown that he could be generous and not just selfish. He made good friends and felt proud to take care of his brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jessica. She really wanted to find a hammer to help her Daddy do some work in the garden. So she went outside to search for it. + +"Where can I find a hammer?" she asked aloud. + +"I think I can help you," said a friendly voice. + +Jessica looked up and saw a lady bird sitting on a tree. “Do you know where I can find a hammer?†Jessica asked. + +The ladybird smiled and said, "I think your Daddy's shed has a hammer. You need to go and find it." + +So Jessica ran to the shed. Inside it was dark and dirty. She searched everywhere, but couldn't find a hammer. Suddenly, she spotted a hammer by the wall. It was covered in dirt, but it was the perfect hammer for helping Daddy. + +Jessica smiled and said, "Thank you, ladybird!" and hurried off to give the hammer to her Daddy. +Once upon a time there was a mommy who had two children. She loved them very much and always laughed and played with them. + +One day, the children were playing outside when a stranger showed up. The mommy got very scared and told the children to come inside. She yelled to the stranger to stay away but the stranger started to come closer. + +Mommy got even more scared and quickly grabbed the children. She raised them both up and told them to run. + +The stranger was careless and kept coming closer. However, Mommy was ready. She yelled and waved her arms. The stranger finally stopped and quickly ran away. + +Mommy hugged her children tight and told them not to worry. She said that she would always protect them and keep them safe. + +The children were so glad and happy that Mommy was able to protect them. They hugged her tight and they all laughed and smiled together. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Bea. Bea was a very selfish girl. She liked to do everything herself and never let anyone else help her. + +One day, Bea was playing outside in the grass. She was running fast and enjoying the sunshine. Suddenly, she lost her balance and fell on the ground. She looked at her foot and saw that her toe was hurt. + +Bea started to cry and wobbled to her house. Her mother saw her and said, "Oh, poor Bea! Let's go inside and take a rest." + +Bea sniffled and said in a small voice, "No, I don't want to rest. I want to do everything myself!" Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay to need a little help sometimes. Resting will make your toe feel better." + +After some time, Bea agreed. She laid down on the bed, and the pain slowly stopped. Soon she felt refreshed and ready to face the world again. She hugged her mom and said thank you for helping her. From then on, Bea was a little less selfish and a little more understanding. +Once there was a little girl, who cherished a special pink bag that she was given for her birthday. Whenever she had something important to do, she would always put it inside the bag to make sure it was safe. + +One day, the girl wanted to share her special bag with her friends. She decided to put some shiny toys inside the bag and go around the park. The girl walked slowly, and whispered to every child she met: "Would you like to see what I have inside my bag?". + +All the children were very happy to see the shiny toys and they gave excited smiles to the girl. But soon some of them started to fight over the toys, and insisted on having them all for themselves. + +The girl was very sad, and her friends started to tell each other ashamed stories about her. That made the girl even sadder. + +Suddenly, the girl remembered something her mother told her when she got the special bag, so she shouted to her friends: "Be nice to others and share! That is important!" + +The children understood and they all started to whisper "sorry", and they shared the toys one by one, politely. + +The girl was very happy, and this moral lesson helped her and her friends to be kind and polite to each other. +Once upon a time there was a famous girl named Sue. She was kind and always tried to help others. One day, Sue wanted to help the whole world. So, she knelt down on the ground, closed her eyes, and wished for all people in the world to be happy and safe. Everyone was so amazed by Sue's kind wish that they all started cheering for her. Suddenly, Sue became famous all over the world. Her kind wish had made everyone happy. From then on, Sue became known all over the world as the most famous girl who ever knelt. +The sun was shining and the sky was so blue. Harry the Hawk was eager to fly high in the air. He had seen a mole running below the ground and he wanted to try something fun. + +Harry spread his wings and shouted, "I'm going to soar!" He flapped his wings and took off in the sky. + +The mole saw Harry and said, "Be careful Harry! You're going too high!" + +Harry rolled his eyes and continued to soar higher and higher until he reached the clouds. As he flew, he was filled with excitement and felt like he could reach the moon. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind blew and he began to lose control of his wings. He was quickly falling towards the ground. + +The mole saw this and shouted, "Don't worry Harry, I'm here to help!" He dug a big hole in the ground and Harry safely landed inside the hole. + +Harry was very relieved and said, "Thanks Mole! I guess I was a bit too eager to fly high." + +The mole smiled and said, "It's okay. Next time, don't forget to be careful and take it slow." + +Harry thanked the mole again and decided to stay closer to the ground next time. With a big smile on his face, he took off and enjoyed his flight. +Once upon a time there was a humble lawyer. Her name was Sue, and she wanted to help people. Every day, Sue let her clients feel heard and seen. + +One afternoon, Sue had a very special client come to see her - a three year old girl named Lucy. Lucy was scared and wouldn't say why, but Sue was very patient and kind. She asked gentle questions, letting Lucy take her time. + +Eventually Lucy took a deep breath and told Sue her problem. Lucy said her dad was in trouble and needed help. Sue nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. She also knew she could handle it. + +"It's ok," Sue said, patting Lucy's hand. "I'm going to do my best to help your dad. But first, we need to let the law do what it needs to do." + +Lucy nodded, understanding that Sue was going to help. She felt proud that she'd been smart enough to come to such a humble lawyer. + +Within a few days, Sue had solved the problem. Lucy and her dad hugged Sue tightly, thankful for her help. From then on, Sue knew she would always let the law do its job, no matter the circumstance. +Stephanie was so excited—she was going to the lake to fish for the first time. She went to the lake with her mum and dad. They took a big net with them, so that they could catch any fish they caught. + +Stephanie and her parents reached the lake. It was so big and beautiful, and the water was so blue. Stephanie felt very comfortable in the warm sunshine. + +Stephanie's dad showed her how to cast her line into the lake. She practised a few times, then tried to catch a fish. They waited and waited, but nothing happened. + +Then, suddenly, there was a tug on the line. "You caught a fish!" her dad said. Stephanie's eyes sparkled. She was so excited. + +She took the fish off the hook, and carefully touched its slimy skin. The fish wiggled in her hands. She smiled, and then put it carefully back into the lake. Then she said to her dad: "Let's catch some more fish!" +Once there was a little girl, Ella. She liked to play games. One day, her dad, Mr. Smith, decided to play a game with her. + +"Let's have a race, Ella," said Mr. Smith. + +Ella was very excited and they lined up their chairs. Then they counted to three and started to race. Ella was running fast, but her dad kept up too. In the end, he was the one who won and got a big score. + +Ella felt a little bit ashamed. She was disappointed with her mark. + +"Never mind, Ella," said Mr. Smith. "It's OK to lose sometimes. You will get better!" Then Mr. Smith hugged Ella and she felt better. + +From that day on, Ella and her dad always had fun playing games together. +Mommy and June went outside. June smiled and said, “Look at the sky, Mommy! The clouds are making pretty patterns.†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “Yes, sweetheart. Do you want to spin around and make your own pattern?†+ +June laughed and started spinning. She spun faster and faster, feeling cheerful. + +Suddenly, June stepped on a rock. She stumbled and fell down. June started crying. Mommy rushed over and picked her up. + +“It’s okay, sweetheart. Let’s go inside and get a bandaid.†+ +June sniffled and nodded. She started to feel sad and stopped spinning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Terry. Terry wanted to be famous. She wanted to record her singing. + +One day, she saw a mask. It was very pretty and it had some sparkles. She asked her mom: "Mom, can I have that mask?". Her mom answered: "Sure, but you won't go outside with it". + +So, Terry put the mask on and went to record her singing. She sang the best she ever had and the people listened and clapped. When Terry finished singing she took off the mask and everyone was surprised to find out that it was little Terry singing. + +Everyone was very impressed and they wanted to know how she became so famous. Terry smiled and said: "I just put on my mask and sang my heart out!". + +The end. +Bob was in his bedroom packing his favorite toys. He put the fluffy bear and the toy car in his bag. Suddenly, he saw an ant. He became so excited and tried to catch it. Unfortunately, the ant ran away and Bob felt very sad. + +He sat on his bed and started to cry. His mom came and saw him. She asked him what was wrong. +Bob said, "The ant ran away and I am sad." + +His mom gave Bob a big hug and said, "It's okay, you can catch another ant. Why don't you go outside and try to find one". + +Bob dried his tears and went outside. He walked around and soon he found another ant. He tried to catch it and this time he was successful. He held the ant up to the sky and smiled. He took the ant back to his bedroom and finished packing his bag. + +Bob left his bedroom with a big smile on his face, happy that he had caught another ant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and she loved parties. + +One day, Lucy woke up and found a big surprise. There were decorations in her room and her mom said it was time for a party. Lucy was so happy and couldn't wait to start dancing and eating treats. + +At the party, Lucy was spoiled. She got a new dress and lots of presents. She felt so special. + +While she was celebrating, Lucy saw a beautiful butterfly. She wanted to catch it and make it her pet, so she started running around trying to get it. + +"Be careful," her mom said. "Don't run too fast. You could get hurt." + +Lucy nodded and tried her best to be careful, but she still hoped to catch the butterfly. She chased after it until the party ended. But, alas, she never did. + +The next day, Lucy went back to playing with her toys. But she never forgot about that butterfly and she still hoped to one day catch it. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had just finished a long journey, and arrived at their new home. + +Mum began to unpack the car. She took out a big red box. + +Dad said, "What is it?" + +Mum smiled. "It's a surprise! We can show it to the children." + +The children arrived and wanted to know what was in the box. Mum opened it, and inside was a big toy. + +The children were so excited! It was a big yellow digger, and it was very hard. + +Mum said, "Let's go outside and unpack it!" + +So, the family unpacked the toy, and the children were delighted. They played with the digger all day, and when it was time to go in, they were tired but happy. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was only three years old but very brave and playful. Every day she asked her mum to go to the park and play. + +One day her mum said, "Let's go to the station and have a look at the train!" With excitement, Anna asked, "What's a train mummy?" + +"A train is a big, long and playful vehicle that travels on special tracks." her mum answered. Anna was very curious and said, "Can we have a ride?" + +Her mum smiled and said, "Yes, we can have a ride tomorrow at the station." Anna was so excited and couldn't wait to have the train ride. + +The next morning they packed a snack and went to the station. Soon the train arrived and Anna got on it with her mother. She was amazed by the size and the many doors of the train. Anna and her mum had a very exciting and playful ride in the train! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jamie. Jamie had a lemon tree in his garden and he liked to watch it grow. Every day, he would go out into the garden and pick some lemons from his tree. + +One day, Jamie wanted to sort the lemons by size. He carefully picked out the small ones and put them in one pile, and then put the big ones in another pile. He spent the whole afternoon sorting them. + +After he was done, Jamie was really proud of himself. He could not believe how different the lemons looked when he had sorted them into piles. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was his dad. His dad said, "Jamie, you have been so persistent in sorting the lemons. Well done!" + +Jamie smiled. He felt happy that his dad was proud of him. From that day on, he knew that he could do anything if he was persistent enough. +Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was three years old and he had a bright green glove. One day, Tom saw an incredible slide outside. He put on his glove, ran to the slide and jumped in. He slid down the slide faster than he had ever gone before. He was so happy, he laughed and laughed. + +Then he decided to slide again. He put on his glove and slid down the slide again. He thought the slide was incredible. He had so much fun and slid down the slide many times. + +At the end of the day, Tom was tired but so happy. He had found an incredible slide and made it even better with his special green glove. He promised himself he would come back to the slide every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Amy. One day, Amy was walking near a lake. Suddenly, she saw a flame drop from the sky. It made a loud noise when it hit the lake. + +"It was so scary!" she said. + +Then, she saw another flame drop from the sky. This one was even bigger than the first one. + +"It was too scary!" Amy said and ran away. + +The flames were gone, and Amy was safe. She was happy she was brave enough to face her fear. +Once upon a time, there was a furry animal. It was a fox. The fox saw a coin on the ground. He used his paw to sign the coin. Then he picked it up with his mouth. + +The fox trotted away with the coin in his mouth. He was very happy with his discovery. + +He soon found an old tree. He peeked inside the little hole and saw something amazing. It was a secret stash of coins! All of the coins were different sizes and colors. + +The fox was so excited! He kept signing the coins with his paw. Then he put them in his mouth to take them away with him. + +The fox was so proud of his furry tail. He had found a secret stash of coins! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl who always wanted to help others. One day, she heard a loud yelp from across the field. She ran over to see a puppy stuck in some thick mud. + +The little girl said, “Do not worry little pup, I will save you!†+ +The little girl saw a thick line of rope near the fence and ran to get it. She took the rope and tossed it to the pup. The pup grabbed the rope and the little girl pulled hard. After some tugging, the pup was free from the mud! + +The pup yelped happily and ran over to give the little girl lots of doggy kisses. The little girl was so happy she had saved the pup! + +From that day forward, the little girl made sure to always keep a thick rope nearby, just in case another pup needed saving. +Once upon a time, there was a silly little girl named Sarah. She loved to do all sorts of fun things. + +One day, Sarah went out to find a new toy. She looked around, but nothing interested her. Suddenly, she found a golf ball in the grass. She was so excited! + +Sarah smiled and said, “I will make something creative with this!†+ +Sarah took the golf ball to the park. She started to build a big tower with it. She was creative and tried all kinds of ideas to make it taller. + +In the end, Sarah finished her tower. She was so proud and couldn't stop smiling. + +"I'm the best builder in town,†she said with a happy face. + +And that's how Sarah found a creative way to use her golf ball! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Rocky. She was three years old and had never seen the world before. One day, she spotted a number on the ground. She asked her mom, "What is number?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Number is a way of counting things. You can use numbers to add and subtract too." + +Rocky then saw a rough stone on the ground and said, "What is this?" + +Her mom again smiled and said, "It's a rough stone. People use rough stones to shape and make things." + +Rocky was so excited to learn new things and she kept asking more and more questions. + +At the end of the day, her mom looked at her with a big smile and said, "You know, Rocky - remember to use numbers to count the things you need and use rough stones to create beautiful things. They will help you in life." + +Rocky nodded eagerly and ran around the house with a big smile on her face. + +The moral of the story is that knowledge and understanding of numbers and rough stones can open up a world of possibilities. +Molly was a three year old who loved play time. Today, she had put on her huge sweater and was ready to go outside when, all of a sudden, it started pouring rain. Molly started to cry as she didn't have an umbrella or coat. + +"Don't worry, Molly," said her mom, who had just walked into the room. "It's about to stop raining. I have an idea. Why don't you borrow my old sweater?" + +Molly smiled and nodded. It was much bigger than her own, but she thought it looked fun. She put it on and went out the door. + +Once outside, she was so happy that she almost forgot the rain. She ran around and played until it was time to go back home. Before she left, she saw something big and fluffy in the grass. When she got closer, she realized it was her mom's old sweater. + +Molly picked it up and held it close to her chest. She knew she had to leave it there, as she wouldn't need it anymore. She smiled and waved goodbye to the sweater as she ran back inside. +Once upon a time there was a family who had a secret. Every day the mom, dad and their little girl would get together and guess what was in the basket. + +The mom and dad had so much fun guessing what was in the basket. They would smile and laugh and have a great time. + +Finally one day they were ready to find out what was in the basket. They were all very excited to see what was inside. + +When they opened the basket, they found a baby bird. The little girl was so happy. She put the baby bird in a safe nest and made sure it was nice and warm. + +The baby bird stayed with the family for a long time. Each day the little girl would check on the bird and make sure it was safe. + +The family was so happy to have the baby bird as part of their family. They could not guess how happy they were to have a new addition. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved the wind. Every day she would go outside, close her eyes and feel the wind against her face. + +One day, she went outside as usual and saw a giant tree. It's leaves were blowing in the wind and she was mesmerized. She decided to climb the tree and as she reached the top, breath-taking views of the land below filled her with delight. + +Then the wind suddenly changed direction and it whistled softly. "What a beautiful sound" murmured the little girl, closing her eyes and listening. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "What do you want to drink?" it said. Surprised, she opened her eyes and spotted a little bird perched on a branch in front of her. "Do you want to drink something?" the bird repeated. + +The little girl thought for a bit. She thought the normal thing to do would be to drink water but instead she asked the bird: "Can I drink the wind?" + +The bird smiled and said, "Why of course! Let me show you how." The bird flapped its wings and a gust of wind blew against the girl's face. She opened her mouth and the wind blew right in. It was the best thing she had ever tasted! + +From then on, every day the little girl would climb the tree and drink the wind. And every time the wind whispered "Welcome" +Once upon a time, two friends, Jack and Jill, were playing in the park. They loved to be adventurous together and explore. + +"Let's go over to the swing set!" said Jack. + +Jill was worried. "Let's stay here," she said. "It's too dangerous over there." + +Jack thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea. How about I take this fork and tie it to a stick. We can use it like a fishing pole to cross the dangerous area!" + +Jill smiled. She was still a little worried, but she was feeling more adventurous. "Yeah, let's do it!" + +So, Jack and Jill took turns tying a big, red fork to a big, long stick. Then, holding their creations, they made it across to the other side. + +At the end of the day, both Jack and Jill were happy that they were brave enough to try something new and adventurous together. +One day, Max was playing with his toy cars. He wanted to go for a drive, but didn't have his keys. His mom noticed him and smiled. + +"Max, I have something special for you!" she said. + +Max's eyes lit up with excitement. His mom held out a bright red car. + +"This car is all yours! Look, it even has a zoom button so you can make it go faster!" + +Max grabbed the car and pressed the zoom button. He giggled as the car sped around the room. + +"Wow! It's so cool!" he said. + +"It won't go anywhere without the key," his mom said. "Let me help you find it." + +Max searched everywhere and finally found the small metal key under the sofa. He put it in the car and turned it. He heard a click, and knew that the car was now locked. + +Max smiled proudly. His very own, original car was all locked and ready for a drive! +Once upon a time, there was a clever little rabbit called Jack. Jack loved to spend his days jumping in the lab, but one day something was wrong. When Jack went inside the lab, he saw that all the jumping toys were gone! + +Jack spoke to the lab keeper. "Where did all the jumping toys go?" asked Jack. The lab keeper shook his head. "It must have been the mean foxes!" he replied. + +Jack was determined to get the toys back, but the foxes were very clever and kept running away. Then, one day Jack had a brilliant idea! He jumped out in front of the foxes and yelled "Boo!" + +The foxes were so startled, that they ran away and dropped all of the toys. Jack quickly gathered up all the toys and put them back in the lab. From then on, Jack and the lab keeper made sure that the foxes never caused any trouble again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Susie and she loved playing with colorful paper. + +One day she was playing with some colorful paper when she accidentally ripped it into pieces. The little girl started to cry. + +Her older brother saw her crying and said, "Don’t cry Susie. We can fix this.†+ +Susie looked up at her brother with her teary eyes. Her brother took the pieces of colorful paper and carefully taped them back together. + +Susie clapped her hands and said, “Thank you!†Her brother smiled and gave her the colorful paper back. + +Since that day, Susie was always careful when playing with her colorful paper. Whenever she was done, she would put it away safely. +Once upon a time there were two best friends who had fun going on trips together. Their names were James and Mark, and they had been going on adventures since they were little. + +So one day, when James and Mark were about to go on a trip, James asked Mark to help him pack his luggage. Mark said yes, and they started to rush around the house, looking for all the things James needed to take with him. After they finished packing all the cute things James wanted to take, his mum came with an extra surprise: a cute little toy for James to take with him on the trip! + +James was so excited, he couldn't stop smiling and thanked his mum for the surprise. Then he looked at Mark and said, “Our luggage is ready. Let’s go on an adventure!†+ +So they grabbed their luggage and ran outside, off to their exciting new adventure! +Once upon a time there was a hero. He flew high in the sky with wings that were perfect. The hero looked down and saw a cow. + +The cow said, "Hello hero! Are you having a nice day?" + +The hero smiled and said, "Yes, I am flying up here. It is perfect!" + +The cow smiled and said, "I want to fly too! Can you help me?" + +The hero thought for a moment and said, "Yes, with a little help from me, you will fly too!" + +The hero and cow then worked together to make the cow's wings. When they finished, the cow tried it out and flapped the wings. It worked! The cow was so happy and it flew with the hero in the sky. + +The hero was so proud of the cow and said, "You are a perfect flyer!" + +The cow smiled and said, "Thank you, hero!" + +They both flew higher and higher and the cow never forgot how the hero helped him fly. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Jim and Jack. Jack was always very obedient and he did what his parents asked. But Jim was very stubborn and didn't like to listen. One day, Jack's parents asked him to go out and get some food for the family. So he took his arm and went. + +But Jim saw Jack and decided to follow him. When Jack got to the market, he started looking around for some food. But then suddenly, Jim came up behind him and said "I want to pick the food!" Jack told him to go back home, but Jim refused. + +Then, out of nowhere, a wolf appeared. Jim was so scared that he began to cry. But Jack was very brave, and he stepped forward to protect his brother. He shouted at the wolf "Go away!" But the wolf wasn't scared. He lunged forward and bit Jack on the arm. + +Jim started to run away, but Jack was too hurt from the bite and he couldn't move. In the end, the wolf ran away and Jack's arm began to rot. Jim was never obedient again. He felt so guilty that he was never able to forgive himself. +Timmy had been worried all day. He had heard his parents talking about marriage last night and had not been able to figure out why they were so upset. He decided to sneak out of his bedroom to investigate. + +Timmy saw his mom and dad in the kitchen and he heard them talking. His mom said, "I'm worried about getting married. I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do." + +His dad put his hands on her shoulders and said, "It'll be alright. Marriage can be an interesting adventure for us." + +Timmy was relieved to hear his parents talking happily. He smiled and went back to his bedroom feeling much better. +Rug was a lazy cat who loved to sleep all day. One day he decided to go on an adventure and take a walk in the park. He saw some trees and some squirrells. But then he saw it - a big, bright yellow shirt just laying there by itself! Rug was excited and curious so he decided to try it on. It fit perfectly, and made him feel extra special. + +Rug twirled around, feeling funny and full of energy. Just then he heard a loud noise. He turned to see his best friend, Mop. Mop had a big smile on her face. + +"What are you doing?" Mop asked. + +"I found this funny yellow shirt," he said. + +Mop laughed. "Let's go have some fun with it! How about we race and see who can increase their speed the most?" + +Rug was up for the challenge. They started running and Rug could feel the shirt blowing back in the wind. Their joy increased and soon they were laughing and running faster and faster until they both fell onto the ground, exhausted and full of smiles. + +Rug and Mop shared lots of laughs as they enjoyed their fun day in the park. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and loved going on adventures. She decided to take a taxi ride by herself to see what she could see. + +Lucy got inside the taxi and was starting to enjoy the ride when suddenly the taxi driver came to a screeching halt. He said he had to pick up someone else. Lucy was scared and asked to leave, but the driver said he had orders to not let her out. + +Then the driver turned to Lucy and said, “I’m sorry, I have to bring you to a new place.†Lucy started to cry and begged the driver to let her go, but he wouldn’t listen. + +So the driver took Lucy to a big building. He said that she had to stay there until someone with the same name as hers came to pick her up. But Lucy was too scared to wait and ran away. + +She ran and ran until she stopped and looked around, trying to figure out where she was. But it was too late, she was lost and alone. After that, she was never seen again. +John took a step up the staircase which led to his attic. He had heard stories of rare treasures being hidden away in attics, and he was determined to find one of his own. + +As he stepped into the attic, he noticed a box tucked away in the corner. He felt a spark of hope as he moved closer. He slowly opened it and gasped in surprise. How could he have found the rarest of treasures? + +John's younger brother, James, saw John in the attic with the box and quickly ran up the stairs. + +"What have you found up there, John?" James asked. + +John clutched the box closer. This find was too special to share. + +"It's nothing," he replied. + +James looked disappointed. "But I want to see it too!" + +John hesitated. Was he willing to share his rare treasure? He decided to take a step closer and showed James the box. + +James was amazed. "This is incredible!" he exclaimed. + +John smiled. Sharing with his brother was worth the risk of losing something precious. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Molly. She was three years old and loved to play. She often asked her mom for ideas of what to do. + +"Mom, can you help me think of something new to play?" Molly asked. + +Molly's mom thought for a moment. "I have an idea, Molly. Instead of playing inside all the time, why don't we go to the park and play together?" + +Molly was very happy at the idea and nodded enthusiastically. "Let's go!" + +So they quickly grabbed their jackets and headed out to the park. Molly had a great time playing and running around. By the time they were ready to go home, the sun was beginning to set and the sky was turning orange. + +Molly ran back to her mom. She gave her a big hug. "Thanks for taking me to the park mom. It was fun!" + +Molly's mom hugged her back. "I'm happy you had a good time, Molly," she said. + +Molly smiled and skipped in the direction of home. She was already thinking about all the other fun things she could do during her next playtime. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Sarah and Lola. They were best friends and did everything together. + +One day, Sarah said to Lola, “Let’s go to the park and dance!†+ +But Lola didn’t want to dance. She kept complaining, “I don’t want to dance, I don’t want to danceâ€. + +Sarah didn’t understand why Lola was complaining. She said, “Why don’t you want to dance? It’s fun!†+ +Lola looked up at Sarah, her eyes sad. She pointed at a tall kid in the park, and said, “He’s so tall, and I'm just a little kid. I don’t want to dance because I can’t do it as well as him.†+ +Sarah smiled and said, “That doesn’t matter. You can still have fun dancing. Come on, let’s go!†+ +Lola smiled, and off they went. They danced in the park and had lots of fun. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sofia. Sofia was always trying to improve herself and make her life better. Today she wanted to do something special. + +Sofia's mom said to her, "Sofia, why don't you have a special cup of tea? It will make you feel better". So Sofia got a special cup out from the cupboard and a tea bag from the kitchen drawer. + +Sofia boiled the water and put the tea bag in the cup. When it was done, she sipped her tea. It tasted great and made her feel much better. + +Sofia said to her mom, "This tea is very important. I will always keep it as a special treat". + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Sofia. It is important to treat yourself now and again". +Teddy was a little bear with big dreams. Every day he wanted to explore the world around him and find out what it was like. + +One day Teddy set out on his adventure. He hopped and skipped all day long. Everywhere he looked there were new things to see. + +But after a while Teddy started to get tired. His feet felt heavy, and he couldn't keep going. He tried his best but his body was too tired. He stopped, lay down on the grass and yawned. + +Teddy was in pain. He wanted to get up and keep exploring but he just couldn't. So he stayed there until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there were two little boys, Benny and Max. Benny and Max were so excited because it was their birthday. It was also special because it was their first birthday together as friends. + +Max was so excited and said, "Let's celebrate!" Benny smiled and said, "Yes, let's celebrate with chocolate!" + +The two boys ran outside to the garden. Max found a big green tree. He shouted, "Look, Benny! A green tree! Let's celebrate with green chocolate!" + +Benny was so excited and said, "Yes! Let's celebrate with green chocolate!" + +So Benny and Max collected some chocolate and brought it to the tree. They opened the chocolate, ate it and celebrated! It was the best birthday ever. They couldn't stop smiling and laughing. + +At the end of the day, as Benny and Max lay in bed, they said to each other with big happy smiles, "That was the best birthday ever - celebrating with green chocolate!" +Once upon a time there was a bird who loved to fly. Every day the bird would soar in the sky, higher and higher, looking for adventures. One day, the bird had an idea. She decided to fly to the park to see the kids. + +When she arrived, the bird saw something that made her sad. The park was full of trouble. The ground was filthy and the trees were all wilted. + +The bird flew down to see what was wrong. She asked a little boy why the park was so messy. + +"My friends and I were playing all day," the boy said. "We got a bit too wild and made a mess." + +"Oh," said the bird. "You all need to be more careful next time, okay?" + +The boy nodded and smiled. + +Together, they worked hard to clean up the park. In no time, it was as clean and sparkly as before. The bird was so happy and the boy was proud of his hard work. + +The bird flew off, happy that she had found a way to help and make the park a better place. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Freddy and Phil. One day, Freddy was very excited to invite Phil to his house to play. When Phil arrived, Freddy showed him all of the fun equipment he had. They decided to have a race. + +Phil said, "Ready, set, go!" They both began running around the house. Freddy was running so fast that he quickly finished first. + +Phil shouted, "Good job, Freddy! You were so fast!" Freddy was very excited. + +Freddy said, "Let's do it again!" They both raced around the house two more times and Freddy always finished first. + +The two friends had a lot of fun and were very excited. They said good bye, but promised to race again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy called Ted. Ted was only three years old and was always ready to help. + +One day, Ted heard a noise coming from outside. He rushed out to see what it was, and came across a small lizard on the ground. Ted was so excited that he knew he had to help it. + +“Hello little one, are you alright?†he said. The lizard nodded and Ted knew just what to do. He quickly found a small box and some grass, and made a cozy bed for the lizard. + +Ted was so happy with all the help he had done for the little one that he had a brilliant idea. He ran inside and grabbed his red cape, which made him feel ready and brave. Ted sat beside the little lizard and said, “now you can rest here, and tomorrow we can go on a big adventure!†+ +They spent the day playing and exploring, and Ted knew that he could always count on his new friend to help him, just like he did for the little lizard. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight called Duke. Duke was always ready for adventure and loved exploring. + +One day, Duke decided to explore a deep, dark cave. It was a dangerous place, but Duke was not worried. He took a torch with him to light the way. + +When Duke got to the cave, he saw a big flame in the darkness. He was scared, but he was brave and decided to go forward. He waved his torch and shouted, "Hi flame! Who are you?" + +But the flame didn't answer. Thinking it was being too shy, Duke wiped away the dust and cobwebs. Suddenly the flame came alive! It was bigger and brighter than before. + +The flame was happy and thanked Duke for freeing it. But it warned Duke, "Be careful! This cave is full of dangers. Do not go any further!" + +Duke thanked the flame for its help and was careful as he went. He remembered the flame's warning and finished exploring safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. One day Mia went to the park with her mum. As she was walking, she saw a big tree. Under that tree was a generous man, who was sleeping. + +Mia ran up to him and asked, "Are you okay, sir?" But the generous man did not answer. + +Mia's mum said, "Let's give him some fruit to wake him up." + +So Mia picked up some apples and oranges from the ground and gave them to the man. He opened his eyes and smiled at Mia and her mum. He thanked them for the fruit and said, "You are very generous." + +Mia smiled and was glad that she and her mum were able to help the generous man. Then, Mia and her mum went to find more fruit in the park before going home. +Molly and her mommy were in the garage polishing their grampa's old car with careful, loving hands. Molly looked at the equipment and asked "What are we doing?" +"We're polishing the car," her mommy said. "We're giving it some special caring attention." +Molly watched as her mommy carefully polished the side of the car. The gleaming metal made her smile. +Molly asked, "Why are we doing this?" +Her mommy said, "Your grampa loves this car so much and always takes such great care of it. We thought it would be a thoughtful thing for us to take care of it when he can't." +Molly smiled and went back to helping her mommy polish the car. She was proud to be part of such an important, thoughtful act. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jess. Jess had a very special pitch. She liked to play in it a lot with her friends Brinda and Seth. Every day they would play together and they felt like they belonged there. + +One day Jess and her friends were playing in the pitch when they heard a scary noise. It was coming from the woods. "Let’s go take a look," said Jess. Seth and Brinda were scared but Jess was brave. So the three of them walked into the woods and saw a giant monster! + +Jess said to the monster, "You do not belong here, this is our pitch!" But the monster replied, "This is my pitch now and you must leave!" Jess felt scared but she said, "We were here first and it's not fair that you want to take our pitch away." + +The monster screamed and anger filled the air. Brinda and Seth started to cry. They wanted to go home but the monster was too strong. So, no matter how hard they tried, Jess and her friends couldn't get away and the monster kept them in the pitch forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Maria. She was very organized. One day, her mommy told her to imagine a dishwasher in her room. Maria was so excited! She imagined a tall dishwasher that was pink, with sparkly stars on it. + +Maria ran to her mommy and said, “Mommy, look at my dishwasher!†+ +Her mommy smiled and said, “That’s wonderful, darling. Now you can wash your dishes in a fun and organized way.†+ +Maria was very pleased. She ran to her room and played with her dishwasher all day long. She loved having a dishwasher in her room. + +The end! +Once upon a time, two friends Josie and Jack were gathering in a park. They were looking for something fun and interesting to do. + +Suddenly, they saw a turkey sitting in the grass. It was very big, and it was making a funny sound. Josie and Jack were amazed to see it. + +Jack asked Josie, "What should we do?" + +Josie thought for a second and said, "Let's gather some grass and make it a nice bed for the turkey!" + +So they both gathered grass and made a soft bed for the turkey. + +The turkey was so happy and thankful. It started to run around and gobble happily! + +Josie and Jack laughed and said, "Gathering grass was fun and interesting!" + +They then happily went home, feeling good about what they did. +Once upon a time there was an elephant. He lived in the jungle and he was very happy. He was always calling out to the animals in the jungle, saying hello. + +One day, the elephant heard a loud noise. He peeked out from his tree and he saw two tigers fighting. He was scared and he wished he could help them stop fighting. + +The elephant thought for a minute and came up with a plan. He called out to the tigers and told them to stop fighting. He asked them to be nice and be friends. + +The two tigers looked at each other and then put their tails down. They listened to the elephant and decided to be friends. +The elephant was so happy that he cheered. His plan worked and now the two tigers were friends again. +Mama was making dinner when she heard a loud noise coming from outside. "What was that?" she asked herself. She went to the window and opened it. Outside, Daddy was cleaning up the car. "What are you doing?" she asked. + +Daddy replied, "I was feeling that the car was not running very well. I think it is out of gas and needs more." + +Mama felt relieved. "That's good, now it will feel fit and ready to go when you need it." + +Daddy finished putting the new gas in- "All done!" + +Mama smiled. "That's great. Now the car will be fit and ready to go when we need it." + +The car ran better and Daddy felt proud. He was glad that it was now fit and ready for the family's next adventure. +Once there was a car. It was big and strong and it could drive. It liked to drive around the park and see all the plants, animals and insects. + +One day it passed by a bug on the street. The bug looked nervous and shy, so the car stopped and asked, “What’s wrong?†+ +The bug said, “I’m too scared to move out of the way! I’m afraid that you will drive over me!†+ +The car thought and then said, “Don’t worry, I won’t drive over you. I will slow down and give you enough time to move safely out of the way. If you feel afraid, just take your time, and I will help you.†+ +The bug thanked the car and slowly crawled away. The car smiled, then drove away. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to be kind and help those who are scared, even if it takes extra time and effort. We must respect each other and be patient. +Molly was a 3 year old girl who loved erasers. She loved to shake them and watch them dance around. One day, she was in the park playing with some of her friends. Molly found a sweet eraser and put it in her pocket. She shook it and watched it bounce up and down. Suddenly, it was no longer there! + +Molly and her friends searched up and down but they couldn’t find the sweet eraser. Molly was very sad. She knew she should have refused to take it. She learned a valuable lesson – never take something that doesn’t belong to you. +Once there was a girl called Mary. She was three years old and loved to pretend. Her favorite thing to do was to pretend that she was an airplane. She would hold her arms out and pretend to fly around the house. + +One day, Mary went to the toy store and saw a really pretty doll. The doll had long legs and was very cheap. So Mary decided to buy the doll. + +When she got home, she started to pretend to be an airplane with the new doll. As she ran around the house, she made the same loud noise that real airplanes make. + +Her mom heard the noise and came to see what was happening. She asked Mary to stop, but Mary refused. Then her mom said, "If you don't stop pretending, I'm going to break the doll's leg." + +Mary was so scared that she stopped pretending and started to cry. Her mom didn't break the doll's leg, but Mary knew that she still wasn't allowed to pretend. +Once there was an eager bunny who loved to bounce. He would hop around all day, usually with a tool in hand. One day, the bunny noticed a big hill and he thought it would be a perfect place to bounce. He ran up the hill, faster and faster, until he got to the top. "This is going to be great," he said to himself. + +When he started to bounce, the hill was so big that the bunny could go really high up in the air. He bounced and bounced, higher and higher. He was having so much fun. + +Suddenly, he noticed a big bear at the bottom of the hill. "Hi," the bear said. "You look like you are having a great time bouncing. Can I join you?" + +The bunny was surprised. "Yes," he said. "That would be wonderful!" + +So, the two new friends started bouncing together. The bunny and the bear bounced so high up that the sky seemed to reach them. They were having so much fun that they bounced the whole day until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy youth. He always wanted to know what other people were doing. One day, he saw a young girl playing with a toy. He crept up as quietly as he could, trying to snatch it away. + +But the girl saw him and shouted, "Go away! That's my toy!" + +The youth felt embarrassed and ran away. He vowed that he wouldn't lose his nerve again. + +But it was too late. The girl had already told her parents what had happened. They called the police and the youth was arrested. + +No matter how much he begged or pleaded, he couldn't get out of the situation. The nosy youth had lost his freedom and his youth. +Once there was a horse. He was white and beautiful. He lived in a nice field with lots of grass and sun. A little girl always came to visit him. She talked to him and asked him questions. + +One day, she said to the horse, "Do you want to go for a ride?" The horse was very excited and nodded his head. + +They went for a nice ride in the field. The horse trotted and jumped and the girl laughed. She thought it was very interesting. After a while, they stopped and the girl said, "Thank you so much". + +The horse looked at her and said," You're welcome!" The little girl couldn't believe it. She laughed and said, "You can talk!" + +The horse smiled and nodded its head. From then on they were always friends, trotting and talking together in the field. +The sun shone in the sky, its warmth bringing the lively green grass to life. Sitting on the grass was a small girl, gazing up at the sky. + +"What are you looking at?" Asked her mother. + +"Clouds," the girl replied, squinting in the sun. + +The mother smiled and looked up at the sky with her daughter. Together they watched the clouds as they slowly moved across. + +The girl's gaze soon dropped to the ground, as an itch moved across her legs. She rubbed her legs, still gazing down. + +Suddenly she noticed an ant, quickly moving across the ground. The girl's eyes widened in wonder, and she watched as the ant went on its way. + +The mother smiled, knowing what this could lead to. "Let's watch the ants," she said, beginning to gather some leaves to form an ant hill. + +The girl eagerly helped her mother, her lively eyes taking in every detail. When the ant hill was finished, they lay down on the grass and waited. + +Supported by the warmth of the sun, they watched as the ants moved in and out of their new home. Moments of anticipation passed as they waited. + +Moments later, a happy grin spread across the girl's face. She had seen an ant carrying a large seed back to the ant hill. + +Foreshadowing of what was to come, the small ant was only the beginning +Once upon a time there was a pretty bird. The bird moved across the ground as it looked for food. It saw an ant crawling on the ground and talked to it. + +“Hey ant, what are you doing on the ground?†The bird asked. + +“I’m looking for food like you,†the ant replied. + +The bird said, “Let’s move together and find food.†+ +So the bird and the ant moved together through the grass. They saw a lot of pretty flowers and some delicious fruit. The bird and the ant were so happy. + +The two of them ate until their tummies were full. Then they said goodbye and went their separate ways. The bird moved back up into the sky and the ant moved back down to the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Claire who liked to do puzzles. One day, she was trying to do a jigsaw puzzle, but it was too hard for her. She got frustrated and asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you explain it to me, please?" Claire said. + +"Sure," her mom said. She took Claire to the table and showed her an image of the finished puzzle. + +"See, all the pieces here join together to make this picture. You need to find the correct pieces to make it. Can you do it now?" Mom explained. + +Claire nodded, and tried again. This time, she figured out what to do. She was so excited, she finished the puzzle all by herself. + +"Good job!" her mom said. + +Claire was very proud that she finished the puzzle and was no longer frustrated. She smiled at her mom and hugged her. +Once upon a time there was a small vegetable garden. In the garden was a little boy. Everyday he would play with the vegetables he grew. + +One day, the boy noticed one of the small vegetables was missing. He looked all around but couldn't find it. He worried about what could have happened to his beloved vegetable. + +He decided he should replace the missing vegetable. He went to the store and got a new one. But when he was about to plant the new vegetable, he saw something shocking! + +The missing vegetable that he was so worried about had actually just been hiding in the dirt from him. It was so small he had not noticed it! He was so relieved. + +He planted the new vegetable but still kept the old one. From then on, he made sure to check all around the garden for the small vegetables. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to take a walk in the park. She was happy and had a warm smile. She walked along the sidewalk and saw a zigzag path. The path looked nice and inviting. She started to sit on it and looked around. + +Suddenly, a mean voice shouted at her, "What are you doing sitting on the zigzag path? Get off now!" It was an old man from the other side of the park. The little girl felt scared and ran away. + +The old man followed her and again yelled, "You don't belong here!" + +The little girl started to cry and shouted, "Please leave me alone!" She ran away faster and the old man couldn't follow her. + +The little girl felt relieved and happy. She continued her walk and found a warm patch of sun. She decided to sit there and enjoy the warmth. The little girl watched the clouds pass by and forgot all about the old man. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Chloe. She was three years old and had a very large and brightly wrapped gift. + +Chloe's eyes sparkled as she opened the gift. Inside was a beautiful doll. Chloe hugged the doll tightly. + +"Thanks Mommy!" Chloe said with a big smile. + +"You're welcome," her mom replied as she wrapped her arms around Chloe. + +The next day, Chloe went to the park to show her friends the new doll. + +"Oh wow, Chloe, it's so big!" one of her friends said. + +"Yes, it's a very large gift," Chloe beamed. + +The friends enjoyed playing and laughing together for the rest of the day. Chloe knew she was so lucky to have such a large, special gift. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf girl named Milly. Milly was very small, with her waist being no bigger than the size of her hand. She didn't have many friends because she couldn't hear. But Milly still loved to play with others. + +One day, Milly went to the park with her mom. She ran around and played tag with the other kids. They all loved to have fun with her. Suddenly, Milly saw a group of children dancing and she wanted to join in. Milly's mom said, "Let's go see what they are doing. Maybe you can join in too." + +When they got closer, Milly saw that the children were clapping their hands onto their waists and singing a song. She couldn't understand the words, but she tried to clap in time and move her waist, just like the other children were doing. + +The children all smiled and laughed at Milly, and then they stopped to say their names. Soon, Milly was able to confidently tell all of the children her name too. The children all cheered, and from then on, Milly was part of the group. She was no longer the deaf girl. +Welly was a very stubborn kid. Most people knew that if he wanted to do something, he would. One day, Welly was playing outside when he noticed something strange in the tree. He went to investigate and saw a loose screw dangling from the trunk. + +Welly didn't know what it was, but he knew he had to have it. He tried to pull the screw out of the tree, but it wouldn't budge. No matter how hard he pulled, the screw wouldn't come out. He finally shouted: "I will not resist." + +That's when Welly's father appeared. He told Welly that the loose screw was an important part of the tree's structure and if it was removed, the tree wouldn't be as comfortable. He asked Welly if he would please leave the screw alone. + +Welly thought for a while, but he eventually decided to leave the screw alone. He knew that if he removed the screw, it could have ended up badly for the tree. If the tree became uncomfortable, Welly wouldn't be too happy about it. + +Welly was very proud of himself for resisting the urge to remove the loose screw. He thought about it for a long time, but then decided to leave it be. He was better off for it, and the tree was too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old. One day, she wanted to give her mom a present. She thought for a long time about what she could give. Eventually, she decided to give her mom her toe! She thought it would make her mom happy. + +The little girl pretended she couldn't find her toe so her mom would be surprised when she gave it to her. When the little girl presented her mom with the toe, her mom laughed. The little girl didn't understand why mommy was laughing. + +Her mom said, "That's really sweet of you, honey, but toes are too stupid to give as a present!" The little girl felt sad. She ran away and never tried to give away her toe again. +Once upon a time there was a family with two children. They were Tommy and Lily. Tommy was three years old and Lily was four. + +One day, their mother said, "Let's go outside and play!" The two of them were so excited! + +When they went outside, they found a lively park. There were swings, slides and lots of fun things to do. They had a great time, playing and running about! + +After a few hours, the sun began to set. Tommy and Lily's mother said, "Let's go home for dinner." + +Tommy and Lily were very hungry. On their way home, they stopped at a restaurant. It seemed to be busy but the waiter welcomed them. + +Tommy asked, "What's for dinner?" The waiter said with a smile, "We've got a tasty meal of steamed vegetables, fried chicken and delicious ice-cream!" + +Tommy and Lily were so excited, they couldn't help but smile. They enjoyed their meal and felt very happy and satisfied. + +When they returned home, they felt very lively and ready for bed. The end. +One sunny day Bob and his mom were in the garden picking some flowers with their garden tools. Bob was very happy as he found the most beautiful and colourful flowers in the garden. + +Suddenly, his mom's apron got caught and ripped. Bob saw this and felt sad and scared. He was worried that his mom would get mad. + +He asked her: "What happened?" + +His mom smiled and said: +"It's ok. You know what? I have a really impressive apron in the closet. I think if I wear it I will look so beautiful." + +Bob was so excited to hear this. + +They went to the closet, took out the apron and then his mom put it on. Bob was amazed as it was shiny, sparkly and so beautiful. + +The apron made his mom look so impressive. Bob was so delighted that his mom was not mad. He was happy to help her pick flowers again. +One day little Jack wanted to go outside and play. His mom said it was too hot, so little Jack was worried. She told him to get her thermometer to check the temperature outside. + +Jack ran to mom's room and found the thermometer. He held it up in the air and watched as the numbers started to rise. Finally, it stopped at 93 degrees. + +Little Jack was so worried that he ran back to show his mom. She took the thermometer and smiled. She said to Jack, "I think it's too hot for you to go outside today. Let's load up the car and go to the beach. It should be cooler there." + +Jack was so excited. He helped his mom load the car and get ready for the trip. They drove away, with the thermometer in the back seat. Little Jack could hardly wait to get to the beach! +Once upon a time there was a man who was bald. One day he decided he wanted to build an aeroplane. He got out his tools and started to build. + +He worked very hard, but soon realised that he needed some help. He went to the park and saw a little girl playing. He asked her, "Will you help me build an aeroplane?" + +The little girl was excited and replied, "Yes, I can help you!" So the man and the little girl started to build together. + +They worked for hours and soon the aeroplane was finished. The man thanked the little girl and said, "You did a great job, thank you." + +The little girl smiled and said, "It was fun to help you build the aeroplane!" + +The man and the little girl said goodbye and waved to each other. From then on, the man and the little girl were the best of friends and always helped each other build things. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who lived on a farm. Every day he worked hard to take care of his animals and plants. One day he looked at his wheat field and saw it was dry. He was worried. He needed to get water to make it grow again. So, he put on his special wide hat and grabbed his bucket. + +The farmer walked to the river and filled his bucket with water. He also grabbed a bag of wheat and went back to the field. He poured water everywhere, taking care to not miss any of the plants. + +When the farmer finished pouring water, he took the bag of wheat and poured it in the middle of the field. This way, the wheat could help the plants grow. The farmer smiled and was glad that he had saved his wheat field. + +The farmer went back home, feeling happy. He knew that the wheat would help the field grow and his animals would get something to eat. He was no longer worried. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Jade. She loved spending time outdoors, looking for rare things. + +One day, she went for a walk through the meadow, and suddenly she spotted something rare. It was a stunning, yellow and black butterfly. She watched it flutter around and then, she heard a loud noise. + +Jade panicked, but the butterfly just flew away. She wanted to catch it, so she chased after it, running as fast as she could. + +Suddenly, she heard her mom call her name. She answered, "Yes, Mom?" + +"What are you doing?" her mom asked. + +"I was chasing a butterfly," Jade said. "It was so rare and I wanted to catch it!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe you can catch it next time. Come and have some lunch now." + +Jade reluctantly agreed, and after lunch she went out to the meadow in search of the rare butterfly again. Even though she never saw it again, she still looked for it every day after that. +Max looked around. Everywhere he looked, he saw all sorts of interesting things. Everywhere Max looked, he saw his mum. He ran to his mum and said in a polite voice, "Mum, can I have something to play with?" + +Mum smiled at Max and said, "Yes Max, we can do that. What do you want to play with?" + +Max thought for a while and then he said, "Can I borrow your laptop?" + +Mum said, "No, I think that's a bit too complicated for you right now. How about I lend you some words instead?" + +Max's eyes lit up and he smiled. He said, "Yes, please! I would like that very much." + +Mum lent Max some words and watched him play. Max made up stories with the words and had great fun. When Max was done, he thanked his mum for the words in a very polite way. + +Mum smiled and said, "You're welcome, Max. That was very nice of you to thank me like that." Max smiled and hugged his mum. He was very happy. +One morning, Mum was getting ready for work when she noticed her little girl standing in the hallway. She was wearing a uniform and had a very stretched look on her face. + +"What is it, sweetheart?", Mum asked. + +"Look mummy!", the little girl exclaimed. She pointed to the window, where a giant caterpillar was stretching its legs. + +"Oh my! You are so gifted. You have spotted a caterpillar!", said Mum as she hugged her daughter. + +The little girl was so happy and excited, she ran to the caterpillar and tried to be its friend. She was so gentle and kind to it. + +The caterpillar crawled over her shoes and up her legs, stretching in response to her love and care. + +Before leaving, Mum smiled and told her daughter, "You must always trust your gifted eyes and caring heart". +Once upon a time there was a distant farm. On this farm lived a family of chickens. One day they saw something colourful in the sky, it was a pastel balloon. The balloon looked beautiful, so they decided to follow it. As they ran to catch it, the balloon kept moving away from them, and eventually it vanished. + +The chickens kept walking, and more and more pastel balloons started to appear in the sky. Even though the chickens were so small, each balloon seemed to appear in front of them. + +Soon the chickens found a clearing in the woods. The clearing was full of colourful, pastel balloons. Some of them were resting on the ground, while others were floating in the sky. The chickens danced and laughed, as they revelled in the beauty of the balloons. + +Suddenly a dark figure started moving towards them. As the figure got closer and closer, the chickens started to back away in fear. The figure stopped, and then revealed that they were the balloon maker. The balloon maker had been trying to catch the chickens, but the balloons had always lead them away. Angry, the balloon maker waved a dark wand, which made the balloons and the chickens vanish, never to be seen again. + +The end. +Once there was a girl named Emma. She was so independent because she was three years old. + +One day, Emma was getting ready to go out with her family. She put on her jacket and shoes before finding her favorite tube. + +“My tube!†Emma exclaimed happily. + +Her mom said, “You look so silly wearing that tube, Emma!†+ +But Emma just smiled and was so proud that she was wearing her tube. She felt so independent. + +The whole family went out and Emma enjoyed showing off her tube to everyone. She was so happy. + +As they returned home, Emma said,â€I love being independent, and I'm never going to stop wearing my tube!†+Mary was really excited. She was turning three and her parents were getting her a special cake. When she saw it, she was amazed. It was tall, colorful, and decorated with lots of sprinkles. + +"Wow!" Mary said. "It looks easy to recognize!" + +Her parents laughed. "Yes, it is," they said. + +Mary couldn't wait to have a bite of the delicious looking cake. She reached out to take a big bite, but her mom stopped her. + +"Wait," she said. "Your friends are going to be here soon. We need to wait until they get here so they can recognize the cake too!" + +Mary smiled. She was happy that her friends would see the special cake she was getting. Soon enough, her friends arrived. When they saw the cake, they clapped and cheered. + +"Wow!" they said. "That's an easy cake to recognize!" + +Mary was so proud. She couldn't wait for everyone to have a bite of her very special cake. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Bob. He was three years old and was very curious. He wanted to find the toughest secret around! + +One day, Bob heard about a secret on the other side of the forest. He decided to go and find it. + +Bob went through the forest, looking for clues. It was a tough journey, but he kept going. Eventually, he found a mysterious door. It looked like it had a secret behind it. + +Bob didn't know what to do. He was scared, but he was determined to solve the tough secret. He slowly opened the door and found a treasure! Bob was so excited that he solved the tough secret! +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight who was always alert. One day he heard a loud noise coming from a nearby castle. He rode on his horse to the castle and as he arrived, he saw a wizard. + +The knight asked the wizard, “What is happening here?†+ +The wizard replied, “There is an evil dragon inside the castle. He has surrounded himself with steel and I need you to help me defeat him!†+ +The knight nodded bravely and said, “I will do my best.†He drew his sword and charged at the dragon. The dragon roared and hurled a fireball towards the knight. + +The knight reacted quickly, bowing his head and raising his shield. The fireball flew over his head and exploded in the sky. + +The brave knight stood up and shouted, “I have done it!†+ +The wizard cheered and said, “Well done! You are indeed a brave knight.†+ +The knight bowed in appreciation and marched away, knowing that he had saved the day. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow ball. It was special because it could move on its own. It was independent. + +The yellow ball rolled around in the sun. It got so warm that the yellow ball started to melt. + +The melted yellow ball wiggled and wobbled around on the ground. It was funny to watch, but the yellow ball didn't like it. + +So the yellow ball asked the sun to be a bit cooler. The sun was nice and agreed to make the day a bit cooler so the yellow ball wouldn't melt. + +The yellow ball felt much better without melting. It was happy to be independent again and rolled around in the sunshine with a smile. +Once upon a time there was an adorable little girl. Her name was Emma. Every morning, Emma would happily run to the kitchen table to greet her mom. + +One morning, Emma ran to the kitchen table. But her mom was not there. Instead, there was a note. + +It said: + +"Emma! I forgot to buy milk. I'll be back soon. Be a good girl while I'm gone." + +Emma sighed as she heard her mom rattle the keys in the door. "Mama," she said. + +"Yes, sweetheart?" her mom replied. + +"Don't forget the milk!" + +Her mom chuckled as she rubbed Emma's head. "Don't worry, I won't forget." + +And with that, Emma smiled. She was so lucky to have such an adorable mom. +One sunny day, a raven was hopping down the road. He was feeling calm and content with the world around him. + +Suddenly, he noticed that he was getting very dry. The sun was so warm and he was all alone in the countryside. He felt very sad. + +At that moment, he saw a little girl nearby playing in a garden. He hopped over to her and said "Excuse me, little one, I am feeling very dry. Do you think you could help me?" + +The little girl smiled at him and said "Of course! I'll get you some water from the bucket". She rushed off and soon came back with a full bucket of fresh water. + +The raven was so relieved. He quickly hopped over to the bucket and soaked himself from head to foot. The cool water felt wonderful and soon he was feeling calm and refreshed. + +The girl smiled and said "There you go! Feeling better now?" + +The raven thanked her with a bow and flew away, feeling much better. +Joe was the chubby 3 year old who really loved history. When his parents took him to the local library, he was overjoyed. As he browsed the stacks of books, Joe found the perfect history book. He smiled and started flipping through the book. + +Suddenly, another boy came up and grabbed the book right out of Joe's hands! Joe sprung to his feet and asked for the book back. The other boy refused and started running away with it. + +Joe gave chase and eventually caught up to the boy. With a determined expression, Joe unclenched his fist and grabbed the book. But it was too late; the other boy managed to tear the book apart. Joe was sad and felt tears welling up in his eyes. + +Joe's parents saw what had happened and helped mend Joe's history book as best as they could. Joe was overjoyed, and with the reminder to share, he started reading his chubby history book with pride. +One day, there was a bald barber. He loved shaving people's heads, but he was always grumpy. One day, he got so mad that he was going to punish someone. He saw a little boy nearby, and he shouted: "You, come here!" + +The little boy was scared, but he went to the barber. The barber used his sharp blades to shave the boy's head, just like he did with everyone else. + +But the little boy was very sad. He didn't like having a bald head. He cried and said: "You shouldn't punish me! Please don't do it again!" + +The barber heard him and felt very sorry. He said: "I'm so sorry. I will never punish you again. Just keep your hair nice!" + +The little boy was very happy to hear that. He thanked the barber for not punishing him and happily ran away with his bald head. +Mom and dad were out shopping when they noticed a naughty boy playing with a broken toy. The boy didn't care about the value of the toy, he just kept playing with it. + +Mom walked over to the boy and asked him why he was so naughty. The boy answered, without looking up, "I'm trying to fix this toy, but I can't." + +Mom felt a bit sorry for the boy and so she gave him a new, unbroken toy. She said, "It's very important to value the things you have, even if they are broken." + +The boy smiled, thanked Mom and asked if he could help to fix the broken toy. They worked together and, soon enough, it was fixed and ready to be played with again. + +The boy thanked them both and ran off with a smile on his face. Mom and Dad watched, happy that the boy had understood the value of what he had. +Once there was a prince who was very troubled. He needed help with a spell but didn't know who he could ask for help. + +He thought long and hard but then he remembered his old friend, the wizard. He had heard that he was the best wizard around and was sure he could help him. + +The prince decided to mail the wizard a letter. He asked the wizard to come and help him with his troubles. The wizard was so pleased to hear from the prince that he came right away. + +The prince was delighted to see him and told him of his troubles. The wizard smiled as he said, "I can help you with a special spell!" + +The wizard worked his magic and the prince was overjoyed. He thanked the wizard and promised to mail him a gift to show his appreciation. The wizard left with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a lazy dog called Bo. Bo liked nothing more than sleeping in the sun and eating lots of yummy food. + +One day, Bo heard a beautiful whistle. He rolled over and saw a bird in the tree. It was making the sweet whistle sound. Bo was mesmerised. + +Suddenly, from out of nowhere, a cat jumped up and stole all of Bo's food. Bo was so angry. He got up and started to chase the cat. + +The cat was clever and tried to hide around the corner of the house. But Bo was too fast. He chased the cat until it dropped the food. Bo had won! He picked up his food and started to eat. + +Bo was so relieved. He lay down in the sun and starting whistling, just like the bird. Life was good! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Daisy. Daisy had a lot of money so she wanted to use it to buy lots of toys to make all of her friends happy. + +One day, Daisy went to the store and saw a huge toy. She loved it so much and asked her mom, "Mom, can I use my money to buy this toy?" + +Her mom looked at it and smiled. "Yes, Daisy, you can use your money if you want," she said. + +So Daisy went to the cashier and paid for the toy with her money. She was so excited and ran home to show her friends the toy. The friends were so happy and thanked Daisy for being so brave and using her money to buy such a nice toy for them. + +The End. +Once there was a group of children who wanted to play in the famous harbor. The kids couldn't wait to board the boat which sat in the cool water. + +"Where are we going?" asked the little girl. +"We are going to the harbor to have some fun!" yelled the boy. + +Once they arrived, the children jumped out of the boat and ran over to the edge of the harbor. The little boy and girl saw beautiful fish swimming around them. They sat at the edge and watched them swim by. + +The children then grabbed their buckets and ran off to explore the famous harbor. They dug up sand and rocks, making little piles and giant towers. + +The day flew by and the children had to head back home. + +"That was so much fun," said the little girl. +"Yes, it was definitely the best day ever," said the boy, looking at the sun setting behind the harbor. + +The children smiled, knowing that they had made some amazing memories together. They said goodbye to the harbor and hopped back in the boat, excited to play there again one day. +Mama was getting ready for school. She put on her favourite dress, and then packed her bag. She was excited because school was finally starting again. + +Mama told her little girl, "It's time to go to school! Are you ready?" Her little girl nodded. She grabbed her teddy bear and her backpack, and then headed for the door. + +They walked for a long time. The sun was setting and it was getting dark, but Mama and her little girl could see the school in the distance. + +Suddenly a big dog appeared in front of them. It barked loudly. Mama prepared herself for a fight. She was brave and wanted to protect her little girl. She yelled at the dog and it ran away, scared. + +Mama was relieved. She smiled at her little girl. Together they reached the school. It was so long since they had been there, and they couldn't wait to start their day. +Jimmy was walking in the park when he saw something very big. To his surprise, it was a tiger! He was so scared that he just stood frozen in fear. + +Suddenly the tiger started to come closer to him. Jimmy started to back away slowly, but the tiger kept on coming. He was about to turn and run when he heard a voice: + +"Don't run, Jimmy. Yield!" said the voice. + +Jimmy looked around and saw an old man standing there. He was wearing a long grey beard and a smile. The old man asked Jimmy to stand still. + +Jimmy felt very uncomfortable, but he listened to the old man and stayed still. The tiger stopped and just stared at Jimmy for a few seconds. Then it slowly turned around and walked away. + +Jimmy was relieved, but he was still feeling uncomfortable. The old man patted him on the shoulder gently and said: + +"You did the right thing, Jimmy. You yielded to the tiger and it worked!" +Once upon a time there was a naughty little bunny. His name was Little Pops. Little Pops had a favorite thing to do: run around the flower garden pretending to escape! He would hop away with a poppy in his mouth. + +One day, Little Pops's mommy caught him playing in the garden. + +"Little Pops, why are you being so naughty?" she asked with a stern voice. + +Little Pops stopped running and said, "I was pretending to escape with my poppy!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "Well, you can't escape forever. Come on now, it's time to go inside." + +So Little Pops hung his head a bit and followed his mommy back inside the house. But the next day, he was back in the garden pretending to escape with his poppy again! +Jimmy was a little boy. He was only three years old and he wanted to play outside. He went to his mom and asked her if he could go. + +"Yes, sure," said his mom, "but please be careful. Where do you want to go?" + +"I want to go to the station," Jimmy replied. "I want to ride the trains!" + +"Okay," his mom said. She grabbed Jimmy's hand and they both headed to the station. + +When they arrived, Jimmy was very excited. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the trains. He wanted to get on right away, so he ran up to the ticket window. + +"One ticket, please," Jimmy said. + +The ticket seller smiled and handed Jimmy a ticket. Jimmy was so happy. He quickly ran back to his mom. + +"Mom! Look! I got a ticket!" + +Mom smiled and helped Jimmy find the train he wanted to catch. He found the perfect one and climbed inside. It was a tight fit, but he was excited to ride. + +"Bye, Mom!" Jimmy said as the train started to move. + +Mom waved goodbye and watched as the train disappeared into the distance. Now Jimmy was off on his great adventure! +Once upon a time there was a factory. It was a happy place and everyone stayed there. Everyone was very healthy and they ate lots of yummy food. + +One day the factory had a birthday party and they invited lots of people. Everyone stayed and had fun. They ate more delicious food and played lots of games. Everyone was so happy! + +At night time, the factory was dark and quiet. Everyone stayed in their beds and dreamed happy dreams. The next morning everyone was safe and happy. They all ate a healthy breakfast and got ready for the day. + +The factory was a wonderful place. Everyone stayed and stayed and stayed. And it was full of healthy people, food and fun! +Once there was a big tree, which sprung up into the sky. Every day it waved its branches in the wind and sang a happy song. One day, the tree invited some of the animals in the forest to have a massage. They lined up along the branches and enjoyed the gentle rubs of the leaves. Then suddenly, a noisy tractor came crashing through the forest. Everyone shouted in fear as it made its way towards the tree. The tree was so scared that he jumped so high that he became lodged in the clouds. + +The animals all frantically looked for a way to get him down, but the fog was too thick and they couldn't find a way. A young squirrel suggested they call for help, so they all shouted out for anyone to hear. Unfortunately no one heard, and the tree stayed up in the sky, stranded and alone. No one ever knew what happened to him, and he was never seen again. Everyone was so sad at his loss, and the forest was filled with mournful sighs. +Mia was an infant with a big task. Despite being only one year old she had to examine the dangerous jungle ahead. She was determined to make it through the treacherous forest, no matter how scared she was. + +Mia took her first step, looking all around for danger. She heard a loud roar and stopped dead in her tracks. She was so scared, but she kept going. With each step, the roaring grew louder. + +Suddenly, Mia saw a massive beast at the end of the jungle. It was huge, with bright yellow eyes and dangerous claws. Mia knew she couldn't run, so she had to face the challenge head on. Taking a deep breath, she approached the creature. + +The scary creature was actually a friendly little tiger. She had been terrified, but in the end she found a new friend. Mia learned that many things in life are not as dangerous as they may seem. She was proud of herself for using bravery to examine the unknown. +It was dark and Mommy asked Teddy to go get the flashlight. Teddy was so excited! He had never held a flashlight, and Mommy said it would make all the dark go away. + +Teddy went and picked up the flashlight. It felt heavy and he had to use two hands to lift it. He looked at it. It was a big yellow cylinder with a black knob to turn it on. He was so excited to try it! + +He clicked the knob and the flashlight lit up. He gasped and felt so happy. The light was so bright. He looked around and the darkness was gone! He followed Mommy around the house and everywhere they went, the flashlight shone. He loved it so much. + +He could look through the thick woods with the flashlight. He saw tall trees and funny looking bugs. It was so much fun. He even tried to use the flashlight to make shadows on the wall. It was a great night! +Once there was a little girl called Penny who really wanted to win a race. One day she was walking along a river and she saw some boys playing a game. They were running in the river and the one who reached the end first would win a prize. + +Penny was very excited and asked if she could join them. The boys laughed, but then she said that she would win the race and they kept laughing. She gave them a determined look and they eventually agreed. + +So Penny started the race with the boys, but then she started feeling tired and started to lag behind. She wanted to give up, but then she heard the boys cheering and realised that she should not give up. She then gathered her courage and ran with all her might and eventually reached the end. + +The boys were surprised that she won the race and clapped their hands. Penny was very happy and felt incredible. She learnt that if you don't give up, you can always win. +One day, Jack was walking in the park when he stumbled upon a rude man. The man was yelling at a little boy. + +Jack looked at the boy, and he saw that the boy was trying to fix an apple that had fallen on the ground. + +Jack stepped closer and said to the rude man, "Please don't talk in that way!" + +The man looked at Jack and was surprised. + +Jack asked the little boy, "Do you need help fixing the apple?" + +The little boy smiled and nodded his head. + +Jack kneeled down and helped the little boy fix the apple. When it was all done, the boy thanked Jack and ran home. + +Jack smiled and watched him go. He had fixed the apple and helped the boy. + +He was proud of himself. +Once upon a time there was a big bear who lived in the woods. He was a very nice bear, but he could also be very fierce. + +One day the bear found a secret cave. He decided to keep it a secret so that no one else would find it. Inside the cave, he put all of his favourite things. + +One day a naughty little bunny hopped into the secret cave and started to play with the bear's things. The bear became very angry and said, "You must be punished!" + +The bunny was so scared that he ran away quickly. But the bear was still very angry and he chased after the bunny, growling fiercely. + +The bunny was very apologetic and begged for forgiveness. The bear was still very angry, and the bunny said, "Please, I'm sorry. I won't ever do it again, I promise." + +The bear said, "You must learn your lesson. You must take a bitter pill." + +The bunny reluctantly agreed and the bear gave him a tiny pill that tasted very bitter. The bear told the bunny, "You must never forget this lesson. If you forget, then I will punish you again!" + +The bunny never forgot the lesson, and the two were friends for a long time after. +Once there was a little boy named Jack who wanted to explore the mysterious forest. He asked his mom if he could go, but she said no. "It's too dangerous in the forest," she said. + +But Jack didn't quit. He pleaded and pleaded and his mom finally gave in. "All right," she said. "But you must promise me you won't go too far and that you'll come back quickly." Jack promised he would and so off he went, into the mysterious forest. + +He had a grand time running, playing and exploring all around. But soon he realised he had been gone too long, and it was starting to get dark. Jack started to worry and he took off running back home. + +But when he got to the creek, he stopped and looked in. To his surprise he saw a baby deer stuck in the mud. Jack wanted to help, but he remembered his promise. He said to himself "I can't help - I have to quit." + +But then his mom's words echoed in his head. She had said "Sometimes the right thing to do isn't always the easiest." Jack understood. So he took off his shoes and jumped into the bathtub-sized creek and rescue the baby deer. + +When Jack got back home, his mom was so proud of him. She said, "You may have been scared, but you chose to act even when it was hard. That's what makes +Once upon a time there was a good wolf called Toby. He was a brave wolf who lived in the woods and loved to hunt for food. + +One day Toby was walking through the woods when he heard a strange voice. It said: "Toby, dare to come over here!" Toby was brave and he wanted to meet whoever was talking. + +Slowly he moved closer and soon he saw a big, black bear. Toby was scared, but he still said "Hello". The bear smiled and said "Toby, I dare you to race me to the river". Toby was scared but he thought he was fast. So he said "Yes, I will race you!" + +The bear and the wolf started running. Toby was fast at first, but then the bear started to speed up. Toby was about to give up, but then he remembered he was a brave wolf and could do anything. With that thought in his head Toby sped up and won the race! + +When the two crossed the finish line Toby was proud of himself. He had done something good and he knew that the bear was proud too! +The sun shone brightly in the sky as Jimmy stood on the porch of his home. He saw the flowers bouncing in the breeze, the trees rustling above him, and the birds chirping in the distance. Inside, his mom was hard at work, sharpening the kitchen knives. + +Jimmy thought he heard a noise outside, so he went to investigate. Suddenly, he saw a large, black animal. He had never seen one like it before! It was halfway between the house and the woods. + +The creature's eyes were kind, and it softly snorted as it watched Jimmy. Not wanting to scare it away, Jimmy slowly walked closer and welcomed it to the yard. To his surprise, the creature slowly trotted closer, looking at Jimmy with great curiosity. It was a friendly black bear! + +Jimmy was overjoyed and thanked the bear for coming. He waved goodbye as it slowly wandered off. Jimmy knew he always had a great welcome in his own yard. +One day, a boy named Sam was walking in a park. He had a pleasant smile on his face. Suddenly, he heard someone shout. He was scared, so he started to run. He tried to escape from the shouting, but he couldn’t find a way. + +Then he saw a nice tree. He decided to climb up and hide there. He climbed up, and soon he reached the top of the tree. + +Suddenly, he heard somebody talking. It was a very polite voice. Sam peeped out from his hiding place and he saw a magical creature! It was a fairy. The fairy said, “Don’t worry Sam, I'm here to help you escape the shouting.†+ +Sam was very surprised and happy. He followed the fairy, and soon they reached a safe place. Sam thanked the fairy for rescuing him and the fairy smiled at him before flying away. + +Thanks to the fairy, Sam escaped the shouting. He was forever grateful. +Mama and Lola went to the zoo. Lola saw a big and strong elephant. She was so excited she shouted, "Mama look at the elephant!" + +Mama replied, "Yes, Lola, the elephant is so big." + +Lola decided to pat the elephant's shoulder. The elephant didn't move. Mama quickly grabbed Lola's little hand and told her, "Lola, elephants are wild animals, and it's not safe to pet them. We must be careful." + +Lola nodded her head and said, "Ok Mama, I understand." Then she smiled, looked at the elephant, and asked, "Mama, is the elephant healthy?" + +Mama smiled and replied, "Yes, Lola, the elephant looks very healthy." + +Lola and Mama looked at the elephant one more time, and then they continued exploring the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a small leaf. It was a tight leaf, like lots of other leaves, but this one was special. + +The leaf liked to spread, so it spread its wings and flew all across the village. People would see it and say, "Oh, that's a nice leaf! Let's take it." + +But the leaf didn't like that; it wanted to stay free and not get tied down. However, one day a big gust of wind came, and the leaf was taken away by the wind. + +The leaf tried to spread its wings to fly away, but it was just too tight. It felt so helpless, like it couldn't escape. +The wind eventually brought the poor leaf way up in the sky. The leaf said, "Where am I? I want to go home!" +But it was too late. The leaf was stuck up in the sky and could never go home again. It was a sad ending for the tight little leaf. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Poppy. She loved playing and having fun at her house. One day, she saw a squash in the garden. She asked her Dad, "Can I store this squash, Daddy?" Her Dad said, "Yes, Poppy, take it inside and store it in the pantry". + +Poppy was so excited! She went back to the garden to pick the squash. Unfortunately, she was too little to pick it up. She asked her Dad a second time, "Will you help me, Daddy?" Her Dad said, "No, Poppy, I'm busy right now. You'll have to store it on your own". + +Poppy was sad but she still tried to pick the squash up. She found it too difficult, so she gave up and started to cry. + +Her Dad came over, saw what had happened, and scolded Poppy. He said, "You should have asked me for help the first time. Don't be so stubborn!" + +The moral of the story is that you should always ask for help when you need it. Trying to do something yourself and getting frustrated won't help you in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She really wanted to sail. + +One day, she found a kind man who had a square sailboat. The little girl begged the kind man to take her on the sailboat. + +"Please can I sail with you?" she asked. + +The kind man smiled and said, "Yes, get in the boat." + +So, the little girl hopped into the boat and the kind man sailed with her. They sailed across the lake, laughing and playing together. + +The little girl had the best day ever! +Frankie was looking around in the garden, when he stumbled upon a black vase. He thought it was so shiny and he wanted to try it. He picked it up, took a tiny taste and gasped. "It tasted sour and gross!" he said out loud. + +Just then, his mom came out of the house. "Frankie!" she exclaimed. "What are you doing?" + +"I was just tasting the vase!" he replied. + +His mom looked angry. "You can't just taste anything. Now you have to help me clean it up," she said. + +Frankie started to cry. He didn't want to clean it up and he was really mad. He threw the vase onto the ground, shattering it into pieces. + +His mom was really mad. "You can't do things like this! Go to your room now and think about what you've done," she said. + +Frankie was sad. He knew he did something wrong and he was in trouble. He slowly trudged to his room, feeling ashamed of himself. +John and his mom were walking in the park. All around them there were tall trees and happy birds singing in the sky. Suddenly, it started to rain. + +John's mom said, "We must hurry, John. It's time to go home." + +John nodded his head and they ran home. When they got there, John went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. He was so thirsty! +John said, "Mama, can I have a glass of water please?" His mom smiled and nodded. + +When John finished his drink, he noticed something out the window. He saw a big, scary monster in the garden. He was so scared! He ran to his mom and said, "Mama, there is a monster outside. I'm so scared." + +His mom said, "Don't worry, John. I'm here with you. You are safe." She smiled and nodded at him. +John felt safe and went back to the window to see the monster. The monster was gone and John smiled. He was happy that he was safe with his mom by his side. +Once there was a little girl who was very happy. Everywhere she went, she had a big smile on her face. She loved colors, so she dressed in very colorful clothes. She loved to explore, so she went on a walk one day. + +Along the way, she came across a garden. It was full of colorful flowers and smelled so nice. She wanted to get closer to the flowers, so she stepped closer. Suddenly, a big, orange butterfly flew out of the garden. It was so colorful! + +The girl smiled when she saw it fly by. She followed the butterfly as it flew. After a while, it landed on a tree and didn't move anymore. It was waiting for something! + +The girl walked closer and sure enough, the butterfly flew away. But it left a little surprise behind - a colorful flower! The girl smiled, thanked the butterfly, and took the flower. + +A few days later, the girl invited the butterfly to come back. When it did, she brought some colorful cookies for them to share! They had a great time together, and the girl was so happy. + +The end. +Gina was kneeling in the park when she noticed an elderly woman. The woman had an inch of grey hair and was pushing a stroller. + +Gina smiled and waved at the old woman but she didn't wave back. + +"What's wrong?" asked Gina. + +The woman pointed to the empty stroller. + +"I can't find my little girl," said the elderly woman, looking worried. + +Gina thought for a moment and then she nodded her head. + +"I know what to do," said Gina. + +Gina knelt down and started looking for the little girl. She looked everywhere but she couldn't find her. + +After a few minutes, the elderly woman gasped. + +"Oh, there she is!" + +The little girl had been hiding behind a tree the whole time. Gina smiled and the old woman hugged the little girl gratefully. + +Gina had helped the elderly woman find her lost little girl. +Once there were two friends, Pat and Sam. They were playing in the park when Pat noticed a curtain behind them. Pat said to Sam, "let's hide behind the curtain and clap really fast!" They did, and it made a loud noise. + +But then a big man came out from behind the curtain. He was angry because he was trying to take a nap. He said to Pat and Sam, "go away and don't ever come back!" Pat and Sam knew they had done something wrong, so they ran away as fast as they could. + +They were scared but they didn't want to get into more trouble, so they never went back to the park. Pat and Sam were sad and disappointed because they could no longer play in the park. +One day, a pretty girl called Emily was walking in a park. She suddenly saw something sparkly on the ground. It was a nail! She quickly picked it up with her hands and said, "This looks special. I think I will keep it!" + +Then she saw a small puddle nearby. She smiled and put the nail in the puddle. She said,"I will dry the nail with the sun". She waited and waited but it seemed like it was never going to dry. + +Just then, Emily saw a wise-looking old man. She went up to him and said, "Mr. Wise Man, how can I dry the nail?" The old man smiled and said,"Gently blow on it and the nail will dry soon". + +Emily did as the old man said and it worked! The nail dried up in no time and Emily said, "That is pretty cool!" She smiled as she put the nail safely in her pocket, ready to take it home. +Jenny was walking in the field one day. It was a light day, with the sun shining brightly. She saw a bushel of wheat and, feeling excited, released it from the bag and watched it fly into the sky. + +Jenny was amazed at the sea of wheat spinning and twirling in the air. She laughed in delight. But all of a sudden, a gust of wind blew the wheat away, far into the horizon. Jenny started to cry, feeling very sad. + +Jenny's mom heard her cries and came over to console her. + +“It's okay sweetie,†she said with a warm smile. + +But Jenny just kept crying. She had lost her wheat and she was sad. No amount of soothing words her mom offered could release Jenny's sorrow. + +Unfortunately the wheat never returned, and Jenny never saw it again. +Once upon a time there lived a little boy named Jack who loved to shoot. He ran around the backyard shooting his toy gun. + +One day, his mommy called him in for dinner. When Jack sat at the table, he saw that his brother was also there. His brother was very rude and made a snotty lip at him. + +Jack was not happy and he felt like shooting his brother. But he knew it was not the right thing to do, so he kept his toy gun in its holster. + +The next day, Jack's mommy said to him, "There's a surprise for you Jack, in the backyard." So Jack ran out to the backyard excitedly, but when he got there, his brother was there with a water gun in his hand. + +Jack took out his own toy gun and they faced each other on opposite sides of the backyard. Jack knew what was coming and was ready to shoot his brother with his toy gun. + +But before Jack could pull the trigger, his mommy shouted, "Stop! I put a surprise in the backyard for you Jack and it's not a water fight!" + +Jack turned around and saw a huge pool of water with a bunch of floating targets in it. Now, Jack had a place where he could shoot without being rude to his brother. They both had a lot of fun together shooting and laughing together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named May. She was so scared of the thunder and lightning - it made her so frightened! One day, the clouds began to gather, and the thunder roared so loud that May screamed. + +Her daddy came to give her a hug and told her, "Don't be frightened, May. I'm here, and I have something to make you feel better." He pulled a tie out of his pocket. "If you tie this around your neck, it will keep you safe from the storm." + +May was brave and said, "Okay, Daddy". She reached out to take the tie, but just then there was a giant lightning strike close by. Again, May was so scared she screamed! + +But Daddy smiled and said, "It's okay - I told you the tie would keep you safe." He showed her that when she put on the tie, she was unharmed by the lightning. + +May smiled, proud that she had been so brave to pay her daddy for his help. And from then on, she was no longer frightened of thunder and lightning. +Once there was a deaf girl called Abigail who wanted a bird to sing for her. She asked for one for her birthday and was so happy to receive a beautiful birdcage filled with a cute bird. + +Abigail wanted to be close to her little bird so she decided to give it a hug. She squeezed it tight and the bird chirped in surprise. + +After that Abigail hugged her bird every day, usually in the morning. One day, she asked her mom "Can I squeeze the bird again?" Her mom replied with a sad look on her face, "No, honey. You squeezed the bird too tight the other day. I'm afraid the bird has gone to heaven now." + +Abigail was filled with sadness and tears streamed down her cheeks. But, she also felt proud that she had managed to make the bird happy, even if it meant it had to leave her. +Jane was a little girl. She wanted to know something special. One evening, she went outside to look for it. The evening sky was fair, but Jane could not find what she wanted. She looked and looked, but nothing was there. Soon, it was dark and Jane had to go home. She was sad because she did not know what she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a brave bird named Daisy. Daisy loved to soar high up in the sky. Every day, Daisy would look for new heights to reach. One cold day, Daisy spotted a judge far below her. The judge was looking up at her and she felt a little scared. + +"Why is this judge watching me?" she thought. + +In a brave voice, Daisy called out to the judge and said: "Why do you watch me?" + +The judge smiled and replied: "I can see how brave and high you soar in the sky. You are a very special bird and I am in awe." + +Daisy felt a warm moving in her chest and decided to be even braver. She decided to soar even higher so she could see the judge clearly. Daisy was so delighted with the new heights she achieved that she ended up forgetting all about the cold day. + +The judge nodded at Daisy with approval and said: "Keep soaring high and always remember your courage." Daisy thanked the judge and flew away. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Laura. She was chubby with bright eyes and a big smile. She lived with her mom and dad in a big house. + +One day Laura was playing with her toy car. She really wanted to win the race. She pushed her toy car as fast as she could and made a wish. "I wish I can win this race," she thought. + +Suddenly her mom came in and stood near her. "Ready, set, go!" said Laura's mom. The race was on! + +Laura pushed her car as fast as she could. She wanted to win the race. She could see the finish line. Suddenly her toy car finished first. "Yay!" said Laura. She was happy and proud of her victory. + +"Well done Laura!" said her mom. "I am proud of you. You worked hard and used your brain." + +"Yes, I did," said Laura. She was very happy with her victory and felt proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. She was three years old and loved to play outside. + +One day, Mary went out to the backyard. She saw a big plastic chair hanging in her tree. She thought it looked funny. + +Mary got excited and started to tug at it. "Come down!" she said, giggling. The chair started to make a noisy sound as it swung in the breeze. + +Mary's mom heard the commotion and came out. "Careful, sweetheart!" she said. "What are you doing?" + +"Look, Mom! I'm playing with the plastic chair!" said Mary, with a smile. + +Her mom smiled back and said, "That's wonderful, sweetie. Just be careful so you don't get hurt." + +So Mary stayed safe and kept playing with the plastic chair. She had lots of fun and the chair kept making noise as she hung from it. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce wheel. It wasn't just any wheel, it could move itself around all by itself. + +One day, a small boy came out of his house, and he saw the wheel. He pointed at it and said, "What is that?" + +The wheel answered, "I'm a wheel! I can take steps." + +The boy was amazed that it could talk. He stepped closer and said, "Wow, can you show me how to take steps?" + +The wheel replied, "Sure, watch how I do it!" and the wheel started rolling around in circles. + +The boy smiled and jumped with excitement. "I want to do that too!" he said. + +The wheel said, "Don't worry, if you step with your feet and use your hands to push, you can do it. Just be careful you don't go too fast!" + +The boy gave it a try, and before he knew it he was rolling around just like the fierce wheel. He had so much fun, and since then has become a master at taking steps with his wheel. +One day, Joe the bee had to leave his hive to go get some food. He flew out of the hive and saw the bright and light sky. Joe thought to himself, "I must be careful and return home soon". + +Joe flew around, enjoying the sunnny day. After a while, he stopped to take a break. Suddenly, he heard a voice say, "Little bee, why have you left your hive?". Joe was so surprised that he flew up into the air. + +He saw a sunshine fairy who was smiling at him. She said, "It's ok bee, I understand why you had to leave the hive. Go ahead and get the food you need, then return home soon". Joe thanked the fairu and flew away. + +On the way back to his hive, Joe looked up and saw the light sky filled with stars. He smiled and heard the fairy's voice saying, "Come back home for tomorrow is a new day". + +Joe arrived back at his hive and saw it glowing with warmth. He was glad to be back home and thought, "I feel lucky to live in such a wonderful place". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was very unique. All of the other kids at school liked her very much. On the weekend, Sue liked to take long naps. She enjoyed sleeping and dreaming. + +One day, Sue's Mom woke her up early. "Time to get up, Sue. We have lots to do today." Her Mom said. + +Sue groaned and said, "Awww, do I have to? I'd rather take a nap." + +But her Mom said, "No, Accept the fact that you have to get up, Sue. We can take a nap later." + +So Sue reluctantly accepted and started getting ready for the day. By the end of the day, Sue was so tired she could barely keep her eyes open. Her Mom saw this and said, "Time for a nap. Let's go relax on the couch." + +Sue was so happy to hear this and quickly accepted. And so, Sue and her Mom cuddled up on the couch for a unique and satisfying nap. +There were two friends, Joe and Ellie. Joe had a computer with a fake game on it. Ellie really wanted to play the game, so Joe said she could. Ellie sat down and observed the computer, trying to figure out how it worked. Joe showed her some of the buttons on the screen and explained how to start the game. + +Ellie pushed the buttons, but nothing happened - it was too complicated. Joe noticed Ellie's disappointment, so he showed her a different fake game. This one was much simpler and soon Ellie was having lots of fun. She moved her fingers quickly and the computer made lots of cute noises. She was almost jumping up and down with delight! + +Joe was happy too. Even though the game was fake, it was fun and it put a big smile on Ellie's face. They played until bedtime, then Ellie said goodbye to Joe and went home. +Once upon a time, there lived a little 3 year old, who was called Tom. Tom loved playing outside with his friends, but his favourite game of all was to play catch with his dad. + +Dad threw a hard missile to Tom, and Tom ran forward to catch it. But much to his surprise, Tom slipped on a wet patch and fell over. Dad quickly rushed over to check Tom was OK. Tom was fine, but a bit embarrassed because he had fallen over. + +Dad tried to cheer Tom up. He said, "Don't worry Tom, it's easy to slip. Here, why don't you throw me this missile this time, and see how far it can go!" + +Tom eagerly picked up the missile and threw it as hard as he could. It flew right across the park to where his mum was waiting. Both Tom and Dad cheered with excitement. + +Tom learnt his lesson that day: even though it's easy to slip, with a little practice and encouragement, you can do big and amazing things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Ben. He wanted to explore the universe, so one night he decided to leave his house and do just that. He was a brave boy! +But right as he was about to leave, his Mom stopped him. She said, "Ben, going outside at night isn't safe. Let's have a delicious dinner together instead, then you can go exploring tomorrow morning." + +Ben thought about it and realized that his Mom was right. He agreed and they had a yummy dinner together. + +The moral of the story is, it's important to listen to your parents and make sensible decisions. Even if you're excited to explore the universe, sometimes it's better to stay safe and have fun at home. +It was a sunny day and Ria was playing in the backyard. She could see the big colourful flowers blooming around her and the trees swaying in the wind. She felt calm and content. + +Suddenly, her tummy growled. She went to the kitchen and found her mummy stirring something in a bowl. + +"Mummy, what is that?" Ria asked. + +"It is yogurt, darling," her mother replied. + +Ria's eyes lit up and she eagerly waited for the yogurt to finish. Finally, her mother scooped the yogurt into a bowl and handed it to her. + +Ria happily ate the yogurt, licking her spoon and giggling as she ate. The yogurt tasted cool and creamy and she enjoyed every bite. + +When the yogurt was over, Ria went out to the garden and enjoyed the sun and the calm atmosphere. She lay down and watched the flowers bloom, feeling happy and content. +Miles loves discovering things. One day he went for a walk to explore. He saw a model. It was a very big model and it was made of blocks. + +Miles was curious and wanted to know what it was. He touched the model. It felt very flexible. + +He touched the model again, this time a little harder. To his surprise, it moved! He had met a flexible model. + +Miles was so excited that he couldn't stop touching it. He moved the model around again and again. He had so much fun. + +Every day, Miles went back to meet his flexible model. It became his best friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max who was only three years old. He lived in a nice house with his mom and dad who always looked after him. One day, Max and his mom went outside to the beach. + +Max loved the ocean and he was excited to look for shells. He lay on the sand and started looking for shells. Suddenly, he found something strange. It looked like a big rock, but it was cold and he felt something was inside it. + +Max put it on his lap and his mom asked him what he had found. He said he didn't know. His mom told him that it was special, but only if he kept it safe. She said it had a lot of value. + +Max smiled and hugged the rock. Even though he was only three, he knew that it was something precious and he wanted to keep it safe. He put the rock in his pocket and went back home. + +On the way back, Max asked his mom why the rock had value. She said that the rock was very special and it had been around for a long time. People who felt troubled could look at it and it would make them feel better. + +Max nodded and smiled. He was happy to have the special rock and he knew it was something special. He vowed to keep it safe for as long as he could. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was so playful, she loved making stories and playing with her dolls. + +One day, she saw a carpet in the corner of her living room. She noticed it had lots of different colors and shapes. Jane was very excited! + +She ran up to her mother and asked, "Mommy, can I create something with this carpet?" + +Her mother smiled and said, "Yes, darling. Use your imagination and create whatever makes you happy." + +So Jane got to work. She moved the carpet around and said, "Let's make a castle! I'm going to be the princess!" + +With the carpet, Jane was able to create a beautiful castle. She started playing pretend with her dolls, feeling so happy and playful. + +The day was full of fun and imagination. Jane enjoyed creating something so special out of the carpet. + +The End +John was walking through the park when he saw a cart. It was a very attractive cart. He asked it, “Would you like some help?†The cart replied, “Yes, please! That would be great.†+ +John was very excited that the cart talked! He began pushing the cart around the park. They went by trees, benches, and birds. They had a lot of fun! + +After a while, John began to get tired. He asked the cart, “Do you need help getting back home?†The cart replied, “Yes, please! That would be so nice of you.†+ +John was happy to help. He pushed the cart back home. When they arrived, the cart thanked him for his help. John was proud of himself for helping the cart. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bright heart. It belonged to a little girl called Amy. She loved to smile and play. + +One day, she and her mum went to the park. Amy wanted to swing really high, but her mum said it was too dangerous. + +Amy said, "But it looks so fun!" + +Her mum said, "No, you might part your heart if you fall." + +Amy looked sad. She wanted to be brave, but she was scared too. Her mum saw this and suggested they play a different game. + +Amy nodded, and chose to play catch – a game that made her heart feel bright. She forgot all about swinging, and she and her mum laughed and smiled at one another. + +The end! +Toby was excited - he was about to go on an adventure! He had been planning for weeks, and today it was finally his big day. + +He had wrapped a blanket around his shoulders, and headed out into the wild. The air felt uncomfortable, as the wind blew through Toby's hair. He kept walking, unsure of where he might end up. + +Suddenly Toby heard a noise in the distance. As it got louder and louder, Toby started to feel scared. He wrapped his blanket around him even tighter. + +The noise came closer, and Toby stopped. It was a lion! Toby was trembling with fear, but then the lion smiled. + +Turns out it was just Toby's friend dressed in a wild animal costume! They both laughed and hugged, until Toby realized how uncomfortable he felt from walking so long. That had been the adventure Toby was looking for, and it was all wrapped up with a smile! +John and his dad were out in the garden. "Let's have some fun", said dad. He took a hose and started to spray it. +John laughed, "It's fun to spray". +"Yes, it is!", said dad. He sprayed some water in a high arc. + +John wanted to try. He bent down and grabbed the hose. He tried to spray in the same way as his dad. However, the water didn't go very far. +"John, it's not spraying the same way as me," said dad. "It needs to go higher. Here, let me show you the right way." + +Dad showed John the right way to spray. He put his finger over part of the end of the hose, and the water sprayed in a higher arc. "That's the normal way to spray," said dad. + +John tried again. He put his finger on the end and sprayed. The water went much higher than before. "I did it!", said John proudly. + +Dad smiled, "Good job! See, that's the right way to spray". +Once upon a time, there was a swan. The swan had rough feathers and an even rougher temper. He liked to swim around the pond, but didn't like sharing it with the other animals. + +One day, the swan was really angry. He tried to remove the other animals from the pond, but they wouldn't leave. He shouted and flapped his wings, but nothing seemed to work. + +Just then, an angel came to the pond. She knew the swan was angry, so she tried to help. She asked the swan to be kind to the other animals, and showed him how to make friends with them. + +The swan thought about it, and finally decided to change his attitude. From then on, the swan was much nicer and the pond was a much happier place. All the animals became friends and could all swim together. +John was walking through the woods and he saw a mole. It was so weird looking, with black fur and beady eyes. He went closer to take a look, but then the mole scurried away. John wanted to follow it and see where it was going. + +John followed the mole for what seemed like ages.Finally, he saw where the mole went - it disappeared into a small hole in the ground. John approached the hole, but he could not fit inside. + +John talked to a nearby squirrel and asked it for help. "I need to get inside that hole," he said. The squirrel showed him a big stick and told him to use it to poke around inside the hole. John realized it was a great idea, and he was excited to see what was inside. + +He began to poke around with the stick and finally he widened the hole enough to get inside. As soon as he did, he realized it was a mistake. The hole was full of angry rats who started swarming at him. He had no way of escaping, and he was scared! + +John quickly ran out of the hole, but was bitten by the rats as he ran. He had to go to the doctor to get checked. When he did, he realized it was much worse than he thought. He had to stay in the hospital for weeks to get better. It was the weirdest experience of his young life, and he never went near a mole +One day, Emily was playing with her best friend Mia in the park. Emily had her favorite toy with her, which was a train. Mia had a pair of scissors for them to play with. Out of curiosity, Emily decided to cut her train with the scissors. Mia tried to stop her, but Emily did not listen. Suddenly, the train was destroyed. Emily was embarrassed. + +"Why did you do that?" Mia asked in disbelief. + +"I don't know. I thought it would be fun!" Emily replied, embarrassed. + +Mia tried to help Emily by picking up the pieces of the train. However, it was too late. The train was gone forever. Emily was so sad, you could almost see her tears. + +Mia did her best to comfort her, letting Emily know that it was okay and that accidents happen. Emily was still embarrassed but a little bit happier. + +Mia took Emily home, and they promised to see each other soon in the park again. +Mommy and Sammy were in the garden. Sammy was so curious to see what was inside the cell. He asked Mommy if he could cut it open. Mommy said, "Yes, but be careful!" + +So Sammy ran up to the cell and grabbed a big stick. He started to cut at the cell with the stick. After a few attempts, he made a small hole. Sammy was so excited. He looked inside the cell and saw a strange new thing. He was so curious. + +Mommy came over to Sammy and asked, "What do you see?" Sammy smiled and said "It's a shiny bug!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Oh, so that's what's inside the cell! Good job Sammy!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane had long, beautiful hair, and she was very attractive. One day she was playing in her backyard when she spotted something. It was a waffle! She was so excited, but when she tried to pick it up, it pinched her. + +She started to cry, but then she heard a voice. It was an old lady that lived near her. "Don't worry sweetheart," the old lady said. "That waffle just wanted to give you a hug." Jane was so amazed. "Can it really do that?" she asked. + +The old lady laughed. "Yes," she replied. "It's offering you a hug because it thinks you are so attractive. So why don't you give it a pinch back and try again?" + +Jane smiled and thanked the old lady. She reached down and gave the waffle a gentle pinch. This time it didn't pinch her back. She picked it up and hugged it close. She was so happy that the waffle liked her and wanted to give her a hug! +John was a adventurous boy. He loved exploring the world. One day, he asked his mom for a sail. She said yes and he was so happy. + +John was ready to go. He put on his special shoes that fit perfectly and grabbed his sail. He waved his mom goodbye and walked out the door. + +John sailed and sailed until he found an island. He was excited to explore and stepped off the boat. He explored the island until he found a lake. In the lake, he could see a spoon stirring something. He heard a voice calling him over. + +As he got closer to the lake, he realised he was talking to a mermaid. She said to John, "Stir the lake and you'll get a surprise." John smiled and grabbed the spoon. He stirred the lake until he saw something rise from the water. + +It was the most beautiful sail he ever saw! The sail was made of pink and rainbow colours, and it fit perfectly with his boat. John was so happy; he thanked the mermaid, put the sail on his boat, and he sailed off into the sunset. +Once upon a time, there was a famous wolf. His name was George. He wasn't like the other wolves, who loved to hunt and howl. + +One day, George decided to create something that he had never seen before. He wanted to make something that would make him famous. + +He worked hard and created a fantastic thing. When he was finished, he said, "I want all the other wolves to see my creation." + +The next day, George took all the other wolves to his creation. Everyone was speechless. Even the youngest wolves were amazed. + +The oldest wolf said, "Your creation is wonderful, George. You are looking more and more famous every day." + +George smiled and said "Thank you, I am very proud of my creation." Everyone said goodbye to George and went home. George had created something no one had seen before and he stepped into being famous! +Once upon a time, there was a fast little bunny. He loved to work and do things for other animals. + +One day, the bunny had a surprise. He hopped to the side of the forest and saw a long, tall tree with a large hole. Inside the hole was a pile of carrots! + +The bunny picked them up and proudly presented the pile of carrots to the other animals. They cheered and thanked the bunny for his hard work. + +However, there was a problem. The fast little bunny was so fast that he had forgotten to save a few carrots for himself! He was sad and tried to figure out what to do. + +All of a sudden, the bunny remembered the other side of the forest. He hopped over and found a smaller tree with a smaller hole. Inside the hole were more carrots! The bunny smiled and knew he had a solution. He worked fast and filled his basket with carrots and was rewarded with a big hug from the other animals. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very excited to go to the park. She laughed and danced with joy. + +When she got there, she encountered a big dog. She was uncertain at first but then she smiled at the friendly pup. She wanted so badly to pet it, but her parents told her that it wasn't safe. + +The little girl asked her parents, "Why can't I pet it? Don't I care about it?" Her mom replied, "Yes, of course you care about it, but it's dangerous. You must be careful around it." + +The girl started to cry. She didn't understand why she couldn't just pet it if she cared. But her parents reminded her that she must pay attention to the price of safety. + +So the girl said goodbye to the dog and walked away. But before she left, the dog forced its way through the fence and chased after the little girl. She screamed and ran as fast as she could but the dog was too close. It bite her so hard that she was badly hurt. + +The little girl will never forget the price she paid for not being careful. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to wander around and explore her world. +One summer day, she went outside and found a penny on the ground. It was an impressive penny, gleaming in the sun. + +She decided to keep the penny and put it in her pocket. She kept wandering around and eventually came to a lake. She spotted a tall hill in the distance and started to climb it. + +When she reached the top, she saw another penny. This one was even more impressive than the first one. She picked it up and looked around. + +In the distance, Lucy could hear thunder. She started to head down the hill, wanting to get back home. Suddenly, a storm started and Lucy was stuck outside. She was scared and called out for help. + +Nobody came and she was forced to wait until the weather cleared up. When it did, she started to make her way back home. But she didn't make it - a lightning bolt struck her and she was never seen again. + +The two impressive pennies were left lying on the ground, with no one left to appreciate their shine. +Once upon a time there lived a mule. The mule was a big and strong beast, but it felt very lonely. One day the mule went out for a walk and saw a big, red apple on the ground. He was so excited and quickly gobbled it up. But then a jittery little mouse popped out! He was jealous of the mule's big, juicy apple. The mouse shook his tiny fist at the mule, demanding that the mule give him some. The mule scrunched up his face and said no. The little mouse shook his fist again, but the mule stood firm. In the end, the mouse had to go away without any apple. The mule happily kept the apple for himself and skipped away! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and she loved to play in the garden. + +Today, Lucy's mom wanted to encourage her to explore a little more. She pointed to a patch of yellow grass and said, "Let's go and have a look at that yellow grass over there, shall we?" + +Lucy was excited and ran towards the yellow grass. She delighted in feeling the soft grass against her hands and toes. + +Mom kept encouraging Lucy to explore further. Soon, Lucy was discovering all sorts of interesting things. She found a small rock and was excited that it was yellow too. + +By the end of the day, Lucy had made lots of new discoveries. She was very happy with her adventure and thanked her mom for encouraging her to explore. +John was an inquisitive 3 year old. He loved to explore and learn about the world around him. One day, he noticed a mysterious toilet in his backyard. He asked his mom "why is there a toilet in the backyard?". His mom smiled at him, and said "go study it and find out". + +John was very excited, and he ran over to the mysterious toilet. He could see buttons and dials on it he had never seen before. He carefully explored the strange toilet, pushing all the buttons and turning all of the dials. He was so curious! + +Eventually he made a new discovery. When he pressed one of the buttons, the toilet filled up with water! Then, when he turned one of the dials, the water flushed down the pipe! John felt so proud that he had figured it out. + +He ran back inside to tell his mom. "Mom! I studied the mysterious toilet and when I pushed the button, water came out and when I turned the dial… it flushed down the pipe!" His mom smiled and hugged him. She said "well done John! You are very clever". John felt very proud. He had figured out a mystery! +Once upon a time there lived an old, bald man. He was kind, but the wind was always playing around him. One day, the old man asked the wind, "Please stop! You are too strong for me." + +But the wind only blew harder. Suddenly, a tiny bird flew over and said, "I can help you." She flew around the old man and the wind. + +The old man asked, "How can you help me stop the wind?" + +The little bird replied, "Just wait." She continued flying around the old man and the wind, and soon it became calm. The old man said, "Thank you little bird. You are so kind!" + +The little bird smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. Goodbye!" Then she flew away. The old man was so grateful to the kind little bird and the wind was now quiet and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to take long drives in his vehicle. He loved the wind on his face and the smell of the spicy air. He always enjoyed these drives very much. + +One day, he saw a 3 year old child playing in the street. She had a toy car and was having lots of fun with it. The man had an idea. He got out of his vehicle, walked up to the child and asked if she wanted to go for a drive. + +The child was very surprised and excited. She said yes and climbed into the man's vehicle. They started driving and the child enjoyed every minute of it. The man drove around the city, showing the child different areas and pointing out different places. The child was amazed at how big and beautiful the city was. + +When they returned, the child thanked the man for taking her for a drive. She said she had loved every minute of it. The man smiled and said he had enjoyed it too. +It was a sunny day when all the birds and animals decided to celebrate. They had a unique plan to surprise the thief. + +The squirrel suggested, "Let's hide an acorn, a special treat for him!" The others liked the idea. All of them set out to pick acorns and hide them in secret parts of the forest. + +The thief visited the forest and suddenly noticed all the acorns. He exclaimed in excitement, "Wow, I'm so lucky! What a wonderful surprise!" + +He collected the acorns and opened one to find a sweet surprise inside. His eyes sparkled with delight. + +The animals watched from a distance and cheered. They celebrated their success in surprising the thief. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only 3 years old but was very curious. He loved to explore the garden of his house. One day, while he was playing in the garden, he noticed something in the corner of his eye. It was a hose! He quickly ran towards it and grabbed the hose in excitement. + +He turned the knob of the hose and started spraying the garden with water. Suddenly, he heard his mom’s voice. “Jack! What do you think you’re doing?†+ +Jack froze and said, “I-I found a hose and I just wanted to try it out!†+ +His mom gently smiled and said, “I can see that, but let’s be a bit more modest. Why don’t you use a watering can to water the plants?†+ +Jack nodded, grabbed the watering can and slowly watered the flowers with a much more modest hand. And that was the end of Jack’s adventure with the hose. +Charlie was a 3-year-old boy who loved lollipops. One day, he was sitting in his house, feeling bored. All of a sudden, he saw a noisy lollipop outside. Even though, he was warned by his mom not to go out, Charlie couldn't resist the urge and ran out of his house in pursuit of the candy. + +As he got closer, the lollipop suddenly disappeared. Charlie was very disappointed and frustrated. His mom came running after him and said: "I told you not to go out, but you didn't listen to me. Now you have learnt your lesson." + +Charlie realized that following his mom's instructions would have allowed him to get the lollipop. From that day forward, he always listened to his mom and was always safe. The lesson he learned from the experience was that it is important to obey your parents. +Amy was so excited! She had a big surprise. In her bedroom was a big frame and inside was a picture. She had to reach to the top of the frame to get the picture. It was a picture of a dog. She hugged it tight and went to show her mom. + +Her mom said they were going to take the frame and the picture to the park. Amy was so excited she jumped up and down. + +At the park, Amy saw lots of children and a playground. She showed the picture of the dog to all of the kids, who said it was very cute. + +Amy was so proud of her new frame and picture. She wanted to keep them close. From that day on, she never forgot to reach for her frame whenever she saw it. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Every morning before school, she used to dress in her favourite white dress. + +One day, Jane went to the hospital. She had never been to a hospital before and was feeling a bit scared. + +At the hospital, things felt different. Jane felt a bit confused and asked her mother, "Why are we here?" + +Her mother explained, "We need to visit the doctor so he can make sure you are healthy." + +As she followed her mother through the hospital, Jane saw lots of different people in different clothes. + +She felt a little bit better when she noticed lots of other children were also wearing pretty white dresses like hers. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful little girl named Sofia. Sofia was playing in the park with her friends when suddenly, an enormous spirit appeared. The spirit was so big and bright, it lit up the entire park with its light. + +Sofia's friends were scared, but Sofia wasn't scared. She stepped forward and asked, “What do you want?†+ +The big spirit said, “I want to give you something. I want to give you a special gift that will help you gain lots of courage.†+ +Sofia was confused. She asked, “What kind of gift? What will I gain?†+ +The big spirit said, “You will gain courage to do anything you want. With this courage, you can do anything.†+ +And so, the big spirit gave Sofia a big hug and wished her good luck. From that day forward, Sofia was no longer scared of anything. She felt a tremendous amount of courage and was ready to take on any challenge. She'd gained enormous spirit and courage! +It was the perfect day for Peter. He was walking through the park, looking for something to do. He spotted a pinwheel on the ground and picked it up. He sighed with happiness as he spun it through the air. + +Suddenly, he felt a tug on his shirt. He turned around, and saw a little girl. She looked up at him, and said, "Can I play with it?" + +Peter smiled and handed the pinwheel to the little girl. She thanked him and ran off, spinning the pinwheel around and around. Peter watched in delight as the little girl twirled around, her laughter echoing through the park. + +Peter sighed again and smiled. It was the perfect day. +Maggie was a little girl with golden hair. She was so excited because today was beautiful and sunny. She put on her favourite yellow dress and skipped outside, feeling like she could go anywhere and do anything. + +Maggie saw a big hill with a meadow of grass at the top and she wondered what was on the other side. She started to walk up the hill, but soon realised that walking was too slow. So she decided to try something new and started to skip her way up, like a bunny hopping around. + +At the top of the hill she saw something that made her smile. A huge cross. Maggie held her breath, it was so magical and seemed like it was from another world. She almost couldn't believe her eyes, it was so much bigger than she was! + +Maggie hesitated for a moment, thinking about what to do. Then she heard a voice, asking her what she thought of the cross. And she replied, "It's so empty!" + +Suddenly, the voice made her realise why the cross was empty. It was a reminder to never forget the one who had been sacrificed, who had died here once. She bowed her head and smiled, feeling thankful for what she had learnt that day. +Mommy and Daddy were leaving home to go shopping. Before they left, Daddy said to Mommy "Please don't forget to clean the kitchen before we get back". Mommy said "I won't!" + +When they got back, they noticed the kitchen was still a mess. Daddy asked Mommy "Did you not clean the kitchen like I asked?" Mommy felt guilty and said "I'm sorry - I forgot". Daddy was not happy and said "No more mint ice cream for you!" + +Mommy was so sad. She wanted her mint ice cream very much. She had a plan. She decided to clean the kitchen very quickly and hope Daddy would forgive her and give her the ice cream. + +She worked very hard but when Daddy came to check he was still angry. He said "No, you still haven't cleaned enough - and now you won't get your ice cream as punishment". + +Mommy felt so guilty and so sad. She had really wanted that mint ice cream. But now it was too late. +Once there was a girl named Lola. She wanted a cool new toy. But it didn't fit in her palm. She was so sad. + +But then one day, she was walking in the park and she saw a bigger toy. It was really cool! Lola wanted to take the big toy home with her. + +But she was worried it wouldn't fit in her palm. So she held it in her hands to see if it would. It was too big! + +Lola was sad, but then she saw a friend who had a bigger hand. She asked if her friend's hand was big enough to hold the toy. Her friend said yes. + +So Lola was happy and she managed to bring the cool new toy home with her. And it fit perfectly in her friend's hand. Yay! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Kim. She loved to play all day long. One day, Kim wanted to play Treasure Hunt. She asked her mom if she could go to the oasis but her mom said "No". Kim felt really guilty and sad. +So, Kim decided to sneak out to the oasis. She got a map and started to search for the treasure. Finally, she found it! Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was her mom! She had followed her and found the treasure before Kim. Kim was so shocked and angry. She looked away and felt so guilty. +But then, her mom gave her a big smile. She said that the treasure can be shared and they can play together. Kim was happy again. They both laughed and played with the treasure they found at the oasis. + +The end. +One day, Jack and his mom took a ride in their van. Jack loved to travel, and he asked his mom lots of questions about the van and their journey. As they drove, she told him about all of the wonderful places they were heading to. + +Jack was so excited that he couldn't contain himself. He kept asking, "Are we there yet?!" His mother finally told him it was time to take a break. + +They stopped at a nearby river. Jack loved to swim and he asked his mom if he could go for a swim. She said yes, so he quickly ran to the river. He started splashing in the cool water and having so much fun. + +Back on the bank, his mother was filling a big tub with water from the river. He asked her what she was doing, and she told him she was getting ready to bathe him. + +Jack had never been bathed this way before. His mother said it was a regular thing they did whenever they traveled. Jack laughed and said it was much more fun than showering at home. He enjoyed taking regular baths with his mom on their trips. +Once upon a time there was an orange frog called Frank. One day, Frank hopped to the edge of a pit. + +He looked into it and saw that the bottom was so very deep. Frank was scared and wanted to go back, but he knew he must balance on the edge of the pit. + +He balanced carefully, but the pit was slippery and Frank nearly fell in. Just then, his friend Tony came along. + +Tony said, “Frank, why are you standing so close to the edge of such a deep pit?†+ +Frank explained that he was balancing, and Tony said, “That is no place to balance, Frank. It's much safer to stay away from pits.†+ +Frank thanked Tony for the advice and hopped away, never forgetting to stay away from pits. + +This story teaches us that it is important to be careful, and always think before you act. If you take risks, they may not pay off in the end. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, one was named John and the other was Emily. One day, John asked Emily if she wanted to come with him to do some work. Emily was very excited and said yes. + +When they got to the work, they noticed that there was someone else there who was doing the same work. John was envious of this person's work and he said to Emily, "We should strike him so we can do the work!" Emily quickly said no and tried to stop John from doing it. But John was determined. He ran up to the man and tried to strike him! + +That was a huge mistake! The man got so angry and called the police. Soon the police came and arrested John for his bad behaviour. Emily was very sad about what happened and started to cry. + +John had to go to jail for a long time after that. Emily went home feeling very sad and envious of the work that she and John were not able to do. But more importantly, she was sad that she couldn't help her friend anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved exploring the world. One day her mummy said to her, "Let's dress up and go to the beach. It's going to be amazing!" + +So Lucy put on her swimming costume and sandals and she and her mummy headed off for the beach. + +Once they arrived, Lucy was amazed! The sand was so warm, the sea was blue and there was lots of ice to play with. + +Lucy was so excited that she ran to the edge of the sea and began to splash around and make sandcastles. + +After a while, her mummy called out, "Time to go home, Lucy." + +Lucy replied, "But mummy, can't we stay a bit longer, this is so much fun!" + +Mummy said, "We'll come back soon, I promise. Let's get dressed and go home now." + +So Lucy put her clothes back on and headed off home with her mummy, thinking that the beach was the most amazing place to play! +Once upon a time, there was a sunny day in the woods. Lucy, a three-year-old girl, went out to explore the woods. As she walked, the sky suddenly turned gloomy. Lucy felt scared, so she stopped and looked around. + +She saw something in the distance. It was a tall tree and underneath it was a bigger knee. It belonged to a Giant! Lucy was so scared that she began to cry. + +The Giant saw Lucy crying and said, "What is wrong, little one?" + +Lucy replied, "I am scared. It is so gloomy out here." + +The Giant said, "Don't worry. I am here to keep you safe. Come, sit on my knee and tell me what's wrong. I will try to make you feel better." + +Lucy felt a bit more relaxed, so she climbed up on the Giant's knee. She told him all about her day and the Giant helped her feel better. He said, "Whenever you feel scared, just look up at the sky and see me smiling down." + +Lucy thanked the Giant and hugged him goodbye. She then skipped away with a smile back into the sunny woods. +Once upon a time there was an object called Bob. Bob was a very grumpy object. + +One day, Bob bumped into a boy. The boy said to Bob, "Why are you so grumpy?" + +Bob replied, "I just need to stretch my legs. I've been sitting in the same spot for a long time." + +The boy thought for a moment and then said, "I know a place that you could stretch your legs. Come with me!" + +Bob followed the boy to a field. The boy said, "You can stretch here until you feel better!" + +Bob was very happy. He stretched his legs and arms and wiggled around. After a few minutes Bob felt much happier. + +The boy said, "See, I told you stretching would make you feel better!" + + Bob said, "You were right. Thanks for helping me stretch!" +One day a little girl was playing on the beach when she found an ugly glass bottle in the sand. She quickly grabbed it and shook it, looking to see what was inside. Suddenly, a big, loud noise struck the beach and the girl was a bit scared. + +She looked around, but didn't see what made the noise. Then, she felt something cold and wet on her arm. When she looked down, she saw that the glass had broken and there was water all over her arm. + +The girl was very sad because the glass was broken and she couldn't open it to see what was inside. She started to cry and quickly ran back to her house. + +Once there, she quickly grabbed a broom and a dustpan and cleaned up the glass so nobody else would get hurt. + +The next day, she went back to the beach and found an even uglier bottle. She decided she wouldn't shake it, no matter how curious she was, because she had learned her lesson from the day before. +One day there was a party. It was loud with all the kids laughing. Sally was there and she was so happy. She saw a balloon and ran to grab it. She grabbed it, squeezed it tight and it made an ooooo noise. Everyone was laughing and clapping. Sally was laughing too. + +At the end of the party, Sally got to keep the balloon and she was so happy. She hugged it, walked outside and squeezed it tight. She heard a loud pop, looked down and saw lots of little pieces of the balloon everywhere. She was sad at first, but the kids in Sally’s house heard the noise and came running. They found the pieces and said, “Let’s do an art project!†+ +Sally was so excited and she gathered all the pieces together. Everyone started to create something from the pieces. Sally made a work of art that looked like a big flower. Everyone thought it was wonderful and Sally was so proud. She had created something so beautiful from something that had seemed like nothing. The party ended happily with Sally holding her beautiful flower. +Suzie was running around in the park. She stopped to admire a big tree. Suddenly, there was an emergency! + +Suzie was scared, so she ran to her mom. "Mommy, what should I do?" + +Her mom replied in a calming voice, "Suzie, you need to decide for yourself. Take your time and think about it." + +Suzie thought for a moment and then decided to go back to the big tree. When she got there, there was a dog with a big bone! + +The dog looked friendly so Suzie decided to approach him. She petted the dog and he rewarded her with a big hug. + +Suzie was so happy she had decided to listen to her mom's advice. +Once upon a time, there lived a giant in the forest. He was graceful and loved to squeeze the trees to pass his time. + +One day, he heard a small voice calling him. He followed the voice until he reached a clearing, where he saw a three year old playing with some toys. + +The giant said "Hello little one, what are you doing?". + +The little one looked up and replied: "I am playing with my truck. Wanna play too?" + +The giant smiled and agreed. He carefully picked up the truck and started squeezing it. + +The little one laughed and said "Again, again!" + +The giant laughed and kept squeezing the truck as the little one watched with delight. Every time the giant squeezed it, the little one would squeal with joy. + +They kept playing until it was time for the little one to go back home. The giant said goodbye, gave the truck one final squeeze and watched the little one leave with a smile. +One day, Tommy, who was a 3-year-old, was walking in the park and he saw a big bin. Inside the bin there was a very cute toy. He wanted to take it home and play with it. + +So, he reached in and grabbed the toy. Suddenly, he heard someone calling from behind him. It was Lilly, a girl from his neighbourhood. She had seen the toy too and she was envious. + +"Give me the toy!" She shouted. + +Tommy was not ready to give it away. So he tried to run away, carrying the toy with him. But Lilly chased after him. After running for a few minutes, Tommy stopped and shouted, "Go away!" + +Lilly did not give up. She kept following him and asking for the toy. Suddenly, Tommy heard someone calling his name. It was his mother. She had come to meet him. + +When Lilly saw Tommy's mother, she ran away very quickly. Seeing this, Tommy's mother asked him, "What happened?" + +Tommy told her that Lilly wanted the toy and she was very envious. His mother smiled and said, "Why don't you both play with it together?" + +Tommy smiled and agreed to his mother's idea. He and Lilly met and shared the toy. They both had lots of fun playing together. From that day onwards, Tommy and Lilly became friends. +Once upon a time there was a nice girl named Max. She was very sweet and harmless. One day, Max was at her grandma's house for a visit. In the backyard Max saw a glass. She smiled because she liked the way it glinted in the sun. + +Grandma saw Max looking at the glass. “Max,†she said, “be careful. You don’t want to get cut because glass can be sharp.†+ +Max nodded and said, “Okay, Grandma.†She took the glass and put it in the safe place on the ground. Max smiled again when she saw how harmless it looked now. + +The moral of this story is that you should always be careful and keep things in safe places. Glass can be beautiful, but it must be handled with care. +Once upon a time, there was a silly boy. He was very happy and laughed all the time. One day, the boy had an amazing joke. He couldn't help but share it, so he told it to everyone he met. The boy's joke spread around and soon everyone heard it. Everyone was laughing and the boy was really pleased. He felt so good that he kept telling the same joke again and again. + +The boy's joke was so amazing that everyone started to tell it too. Soon everyone in the town was spreading the joke. Everyone was so happy and so full of laughter. It was such an amazing joke that it kept everyone smiling. + +The boy was very proud. He was glad that he shared his joke because it made other people smile. From then on, he tried to come up with more jokes to spread around. And everyone in town was always grateful. +Annie and Timmy were playing together in the park. Annie had lots of gear with her like a ball and a kite. Timmy had his own gear too! + +They took turns playing with the different gear. Annie was very good at kicking the ball but Timmy was very clumsy when he tried. Annie said to Timmy, "Hang in there! You'll get better!" + +Then Annie spotted some bats and said, "Do you want to play with the bats?" Timmy agreed and they took turns trying to catch the bats with their hands. They chased the bats all around the park but had a lot of fun doing it. + +In the end, the two had a great time playing together. Even though Timmy was a bit clumsy, he had lots of fun and learned a lot. Annie was happy to help him and they both had a fantastic time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only 3 years old and she loved to play games. + +One day, Lucy's parents took her to the park and gave her a score card. She had to find four special things in the park and mark them off on the score card. She was so excited! + +As she was walking around, she spotted a big tree and remembered to mark that off on her score card. Suddenly, a squirrel popped out from behind the tree and Lucy was surprised. She giggled and kept walking. + +Next, she saw a sweet butterfly. It flew around her and she marked it off. Then, she saw a duck by the pond and tallied that too! + +Finally, she heard a loud "Meow!" and she knew she had found the last thing she needed for the score card. It was a cute kitty who was just sitting there, purring. + +When Lucy got home, her parents told her she got a surprise - she had found all four things and earned a high score! Her parents were so proud and gave her a hug and a sweet treat as a reward. + +And Lucy lived happily ever after! +Once there was a little girl who loved to bounce. She was always bouncing around her house and garden. + +One day she was bouncing around when her Mom called her. She said, "Honey, I want you to meet my friend. He can help you with your bouncing". The little girl was excited; she didn't know what her Mom meant. + +The friend arrived and the girl saw that he was wearing the same shoes she was. He said, "Hi there! My name is John and I'm here to help you with your bouncing". He showed her how to jump, hop and bounce. + +Soon, the little girl was bouncing higher and higher, and having lots of fun. She learned lots of new words from John too. He said he was teaching her special words so she could keep on bouncing. + +The little girl realized that John's words were helpful for her bouncing. She had lots of fun jumping, and she thanked John for his help. He said, "Remember, with practice comes great things!" + +That night the little girl went to bed dreaming of new and exciting ways to bounce. +Sammy and Mandy were best friends. They liked to play together every day. + +One day Mandy had a sore throat, so her mommy gave her a pill. Mandy didn't like the taste, so she shook her head and said "No!" + +Then Sammy spoke up. He said, "It's ok Mandy, I'll take it with you." + +Mandy looked at Sammy with surprise. His voice was rough from being sick, but he still smiled and nodded at her. + +So Mandy and Sammy both took their pills. Then they cuddled up in blankets and watched their favorite show. + +Although Mandy had been feeling scared and rough, she felt better surrounded by Sammy's friendship. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Sam and Tom. Sam loved to jump. He was always jumping on the trampoline or in the garden. + +One day, Tom had a surprise for Sam. He gave Sam a big, wrapped present. + +Sam couldn't believe it. "What is it?" exclaimed Sam. + +Tom said, "It's a secret gift! See if you can guess what it is!" + +Excitedly, Sam unwrapped the gift. He opened the box and jumped for joy when he saw what was inside. + +"It's a new pair of trainers! Thanks Tom," shouted Sam. + +The trainers were different - they sparkled and shone in the sun. Sam put them on and jumped higher than ever before! + +The trainers made Sam very happy, and he and Tom jumped around together, laughing and having fun. +John decided to take his pet alligator for a walk in the park. He felt it was important to take the alligator outside because he was getting big and he loved the sun. + +On the way, John and the alligator met a little boy walking alone. The little boy asked John "What's your alligator's name?" +John said: "His name is Hector". + +The little boy asked if he could pet the alligator and John said "Okay, sure". But the little boy wasn't being honest. When John wasn't looking he tried to pull off one of Hector's scales. Hector didn't like this and snapped at the little boy. The little boy started to cry and ran away. + +John was worried about the little boy, but he felt he had been honest with him so accepted that it was not his fault. He quickly tried to get the alligator home, but it was too late. When John got home, he sadly realised that the alligator was gone. He had run off into the park and John couldn't find him anywhere. He had lost his beloved pet. + +John was so sad. He had been honest and accepted that it had been an unfortunate accident but he had still lost his beloved pet. +Once there was a lady called Sarah. She was very persistent and wanted to start a diary. But Sarah was worried. She did not know if she was brave enough. + +Then one day, her friend Louisa came to visit her. She encouraged Sarah, telling her “You can do it! Just start writing your diary and don’t give upâ€. Sarah felt a bit better but was still scared. + +Louisa stayed with Sarah a while and they talked. They talked and talked, until Louisa said one more thing. She said “I know you can do it, if you are persistent and don’t give up, you will be able to write a diary!†+ +Sarah thought about what Louisa said, and she knew it was right. She thanked Louisa, and then with a smile she sat down and started writing her diary. She was persistent and never gave up, and eventually she finished her diary. Sarah was very proud of herself. +One day, a mum and her daughter decided to design a clock. The mum asked her daughter what kind of clock she wanted it to be. The daughter thought for a moment and said, "I want it to be charming." + +So, the mum went to the store and bought the materials for the clock. The daughter helped her mum with the design. First, the mum measured the wood and cut it into the shape of the clock. Then, the mum and daughter carefully glue the pieces together. The daughter tried to make it as charming as possible, by adding shiny bits and pretty colours. + +Once the clock was finished, it was very special. Both the mum and daughter admired it. The daughter hugged her mum and said, "thank you for helping me design my clock". They both laughed together, feeling very proud of the clock they had made. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Clara. Clara was a brave girl and she wanted to go swim in the lake near her house. She asked her mom, "Can I go swim in the lake please?" Her mom said yes, so Clara was very happy. + +She put on her swimsuit and got in the water. The water was cold and it made Clara a bit scared. But Clara was brave and she kept swimming. After a few minutes she saw a big fish nearby. The fish was huge, and it made Clara very frightened. + +Clara stopped swimming and started to cry. She shouted for help, but no one was there. Then, Clara heard a voice saying, "Don't be scared, Clara. Do you want me to come swim with you?" + +Clara looked around, but she didn't see anyone. Then she saw the big fish swimming closer. The fish said, "It's me, I can please swim with you if you like!" + +Clara was surprised, but she was still a bit scared. But after a few minutes Clara and the big fish were swimming and playing together. Soon, Clara was laughing and having so much fun! +Tommy was a proud little boy. He was only three years old but he loved to help his mom. One day she asked him to get a pan from the cupboard to make some pancakes. Tommy was happy to help. He ran to the cupboard, grabbed the pan and brought it to his mom. + +His mom was so proud of him. She said, "Great job, Tommy. You are such a big help!" + +Tommy got to help mix the pancake batter and pour it on the pan. He watched the pancakes start to cook until his mom said, "Time for bed!" + +Tommy was so proud to have helped his mom make pancakes, he couldn't wait to fall asleep dreaming of his accomplishment. He was so proud, he slept soundly until morning. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl called Ruby. She was so special, that she was given a special key. The key unlocked a secret garden, full of different herbs and plants. Every day, Ruby would go to the secret garden and sit in the middle of the herbs. She was so amazed by the beauty of the garden and the smell of the herbs. + +One day, Ruby noticed that the herbs were special and had magical powers. She wanted to use their power to be even more special. She carefully collected different herbs and mixed them together. + +After a long day of gathering, she used the special key to unlock a secret box. Inside, there was a magic potion, made from the herbs Ruby had collected. Ruby was so excited! + +She put the potion on and was then able to do magical things. She was so grateful for the secret garden and all the magical herbs it had given her. Ruby was now the most gifted girl around! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Jack. Jack was three years old and he loved stories. Every night, his mom would read him a story before bed. + +One night, Jack had a bad dream. He was scared and didn't feel like going to sleep. His mom knew this and decided to encourage him. She gave him a big smile and began to tell him a story. + +She told him a story about a brave prince who fought a mean dragon. The prince was brave and courageous, and he defeated the dragon! Jack was happy and encouraged. He was no longer afraid and happily went to sleep. + +The next morning, Jack felt better. He knew that his mom would always encourage him and help him when he had bad dreams. +"Where's my surprise?" shouted Zero, a persistent three year old. + +His mum smiled and said, "First I need to get something from the kitchen. Wait here and I'll be back soon." Zero watched as his mum opened the kitchen door and then shut it quickly behind her, puzzling him even more. + +Suddenly, Zero heard the front door opened and caught a glimpse of a tall man walking in. Zero was hesitant at first, but when he saw the man's smile, he suddenly realized who he was. + +"Grandpa!" Zero shouted with joy as he ran over to give his grandpa a hug. + +"Hi, Zero! It's great to see you! I brought you some chocolate for your surprise," grandpa said, squatting down to hug Zero. + +They both shared a big hug and laughed together, filling the room with joy. Zero was so persistent he had been able to guess the surprise just from the small clues his mum had left behind. +Once there was a little girl named Ellie. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she found a tunnel in the bushes. She had never seen anything like it before. + +Ellie started to crawl in the tunnel. It was dark and uncomfortable but she kept going. She couldn’t see what was at the end, but she kept exploring. + +Finally, she came out the other side of the tunnel. She was so happy that she had found it! On the other side, she found a lake with ducks and a playground. She clapped in joy. + +Ellie did not want to go home. She enjoyed playing in the tunnel and at the lake all day. She did not feel uncomfortable at all. It was the best day ever! +Once there was a little dog named Blaise. He was a very competitive pup and every spring he wanted to be the first one to catch the frisbee. + +One day as Blaise was practicing, his friend Banjo came along. Blaise asked him, “How can I improve my throwing?†+ +Banjo answered, “You need to practice a lot and keep trying new things. It will help you become the most competitive player around!†+ +Blaise thought about what Banjo said, and from that day forward he practiced every day. By spring, he became the best at frisbee-catching in the park. All the dogs were impressed, and Blaise was very proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to play games with his mom. One day, his mom said, "Let's play a game together!" Together, they played the game and Tom clapped with delight. + +Suddenly, Tom's mom said, "Let's play a different game." But Tom wanted to keep playing the same game. He said, "No! I want to play this game! Let's keep playing!" But his mom said, "We must have peace and try something new." + +Tom was not happy. He felt sad and angry. He began to cry. His mom took him in her arms and said, "I love you very much. Let's go outside and find a peaceful game we can play together." + +Tom wiped away his tears and said, "Okay!" Then the two of them walked outside and found a peaceful game. They took turns clapping their hands and had lots of fun. + +Tom and his mom hugged each other, happy that they could find a peaceful game to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who loved marbles. One day, he saw a really big marble, and he was so excited. But the marble was too big to fit in Jack's hand. + +"I want that marble," Jack said anxiously. + + Jack's mom smiled and said, "Let's try to split it in half. That way you can both have a marble." + +So Jack and his mom got two hammers and carefully split the marble in half. Jack was so happy that he now had his own marble! + +He said, "Thank you mom! Now I'll never be anxious about marbles again!" + +Jack hugged his mom, and they both smiled happily. +Miri and her mom were walking in the park, but it was a little boring. Miri started to complain. +"I want something to do, Mommy!" +Her mom smiled. "Sure, there's something we can do. Let's look for different herbs in the park!" +Miri's eyes lit up, this sounded way more exciting than a boring walk. +They strolled around the park, and Miri would point out each herb as it happened. Mom showed her how to recognise different herbs. Miri was having a great time, and they were able to find lots of different herbs. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from behind them. It was an angry man, and he was shouting at them. +"What are you kids doing here?! Get out!" +Miri and her mom were scared, but Miri stood her ground and said, "We're just looking for herbs!" +The man was taken aback, and after a few moments he stammered "Uh...well...okay then, carry on." + +Miri and her mom continued their herb hunt, and Miri was now even more excited. She was able to spot lots of different herbs, and she even identified one that she hadn't seen before. Finally, after some time, her mom told her that it was time to go home. + +Miri smiled, feeling like she had accomplished something. She had found lots of +Mama and baby Jack were outside in the garden. Jack was excited to see the rows of colourful flowers. Mama took a big deep breath and said, “Let’s decorate the garden!â€. + +Jack ran over the soft grass and picked a pink flower. He put it in his pocket and picked some more. Mama and Jack then took the flowers and decorated the row of pots near the front fence. + +They made some really pretty decorations. Mama showed Jack how to make a flower crown and put it on his head. Jack smiled and said “I love decorating!â€. + +Mama and Jack then decided to drop some flower petals in the deep pond and watched as they sank to the bottom. As they were leaving, Jack said “Bye-bye flowers!†and ran off to play. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Pete and Sally. They lived in a charming town by the sea. +One day, the sun was shining so brightly it started to make the sand melt. Pete and Sally found this fascinating and decided to try and dig down deeper and see what happened to the sand when it melted. +They dug and dug until eventually they made a huge mess, with the melted sand everywhere! They were both very tired from the digging and so flopped onto the sand and fell asleep. +When they woke up, the sun had gone down and the sand was no longer melted. Instead, there was a sparkling, glittery sea that filled up the town and made it even more charming. +The friends were filled with happiness! All around them the town had been turned into a magical place full of sparkles. +Pete and Sally vowed to come back day after day to enjoy the beautiful and charming town. +Once, there was a family of three. The family had a mum, a dad and a little one. On a sunny day, the family went to the park. They played many games and had lots of fun. + +Suddenly, the little one slipped and hurt her knee. Mum and Dad set to work, to make it feel better. Mum put a kiss on the hurt knee and Dad put a bandage on. Then mum and dad hugged the little one and laughed. + +The family had great fun in the park. They laughed, hugged and played. And soon, the little one's hurt knee was playing too. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was only 3 years old. One day Lucy was in her bedroom playing and looking for something to do. She spotted a box on the shelf and decided to investigate. + +When Lucy opened the box she was excited, because inside she found lots of colourful socks! She shouted, "Wow, new socks!" She grabbed all the socks and put them into a pile. She had so much fun mixing them all up together. + +"I know what I should do," Lucy said, "I will make a game." She sorted the socks into groups and the piled them up into a big colourful pyramid. + +Just then, her mum came into the room. She looked at Lucy and the pyramid of new socks and said, "What a great idea Lucy, this looks like so much fun!" + +Lucy then smiled and said, "Yes Mum, I like mixing the socks and making into a game". + +The mum and Lucy then laughed. The end. +One day, a little boy called Mark was playing in the garden with his toys. He saw a plant near his house, and thought it would be fun to paint it green. He asked his mum if he could. + +"No, Mark," his mum said. "It's not polite to paint other people's plants." + +Mark was a little sad, but then he had an idea. He took some paint and carefully painted the plant, making sure not to ruin it. + +Mum was watching the whole time, but she couldn't be mad at Mark because he had been so careful. She smiled and said, "That's very nice, Mark. Thank you for being so polite and not being rude." + +Mark was proud of himself and ran inside to show off his painting. From then on, he made sure to always be polite and not be rude. +Once upon a time, there was a small lake near a village. Every day, the village people came to the lake to take a swim. + +One clear sunny day, a little 3 year old girl named Lucy wanted to swim in the lake too. She ran to the lake and smiled when she saw the glimmering water. + +As she was about to jump in, her father called her. He was standing on the bank of the lake, smiling down at her. + +Lucy's father said, "You can't swim by yourself, Lucy. Be a good girl and wait for me." + +Lucy reluctantly nodded and said, "Ok, Papa." She smiled again, knowing Papa would be there soon. + +Soon enough, Papa had put on his swimming suit and they both jumped into the lake. The small lake felt warm and Lucy was so happy. And when they came out of the lake, they were both beaming as bright as the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a humble little pond. It was calm and peaceful, always happy to see creatures from near and far. But, one day, the pond started to complain. Fish, frogs, and other creatures would try to comfort it, but it just kept on moaning and grumbling. + +At first, the creatures were worried and confused. They didn't know what could be wrong. + +A wise old fish said, "I'm sure everything will be fine. Let's just wait and see what will happen." + +The others nodded in agreement but soon forgot about the pond's complaining. + +Then one day, a little bird flew into the pond's sky. It tweeted and twittered, joyful and free. The pond was no longer grumpy. Instead, it shimmered and sparkled with delight. + +The creatures smiled and cheered, glad that the pond was no longer complaining. They had learned a valuable lesson: Happiness comes in many shapes and sizes, and sometimes we need to be patient and wait for it to arrive. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He wanted to go outside and spin in his favorite colorful shoes. So he did. He spun in circles until he was dizzy and laughed with glee. + +Suddenly, he stumbled and fell hard on his heels. He was very sad and started to cry. He wailed at the top of his lungs for his mommy and daddy to come help him. + +After a few moments, his mom and dad arrived and examined his heel. They looked very upset and told him that he had hurt himself and that he had to go to the hospital. + +The little boy felt very scared and angry at the same time. He started to cry again, not wanting to go to the hospital. + +But his mommy and daddy had no choice. They had to take him, in order to make sure his heel was alright. + +The little boy sadly waved goodbye to his colorful shoes as his parents drove him away to the hospital. +Once there was a small child who wanted a pony. He asked his parents every day but they never said yes. He thought that it wasn't fair, so he asked his neighbour if he could borrow theirs. + +The neighbour was very selfish and didn't want to lend the child the pony. He said, "NO! you can't have my pony". + +The little boy was very sad, but he didn't give up. He asked his parents one last time and this time, they said "Yes, you can have a pony". + +The little boy was so happy and he thanked his parents for being so kind. He raced outside to his new pony and hugged it. From that moment on, the little boy was sure to always be kind to other people and never be selfish like his neighbour. +There was a man. He had a wife. His wife was very interesting. One day, the man wanted something to fit in his pocket. His wife said, "What do you need to fit?". The man replied, "I need a stone to fit in my pocket." His wife smiled and said, "I know just the stone." She ran to the garden, picked up a shiny stone, and handed it to him. The man said, "It fits perfectly!" and put the stone into his pocket. His wife laughed and said, "Now you have a special stone to keep you safe!" The man was very happy that he had something so interesting to fit into his pocket. +John had a hope. He wanted to find his way out of the big maze. Every day he went to the maze, looking for the way out. + +One day, he met a big lion. The lion said, "Hey, I can help you get out of the maze! It's very serious and I'll need you to be brave!" + +John said, "Yes! I'm brave. I really want to get out of the maze. Could you help me?" + +The lion said, "Yes. Follow my instructions very carefully and you should find your way out. Are you ready?" + +John was excited and said, "Yes, I'm ready!" + +So the lion gave John instructions on how to find his way out of the maze. After a few hours of walking, John finally found his way out. He was so happy, he jumped with joy! He thanked the lion for his help and promised to never forget him. + +John finally fulfilled his hope of getting out of the maze. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. One day Mia decided to go on an adventure. She followed her parents out to a deep forest. The path seemed to spread out before her, like a map of the world. + +As Mia walked, she started to get lost. She stepped out of the forest and found a sign that said “EXITâ€. + +Mia was relieved. “Mommy and Daddy, I found the way back!†she said. + +“Well done, Mia!†her parents said. “You spread out your map and found the exit. You’re a brave explorer!†+ +The three of them hugged and continued their journey home. +Once there was a bald man who worked in a lab. Every day he would move around the lab and do all his work. He would use computers, books and machines. + +One day the man went outside to take a break. He saw a bird that was hopping around the yard. The man watched the bird and then the bird started to move away. It flew so fast that it suddenly stopped and perched on a tree. + +The man smiled and thought about how fast the bird had moved. He then went back inside the lab and kept on working. He moved around quickly, completing all of his tasks. + +The bald man was so good at his job that he moved around the lab like a pro. He was so fast that the other workers were amazed. + +The bald man finished his work and went out for lunch. He was full of energy and had done a great job. He was proud of himself for the way he had moved around in the lab. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. Anna saw something pale in the grass. It was a bulb! Anna knew she shouldn't take things from the ground so she just looked at it. Suddenly, the bulb started to scatter in all directions! + +Anna jumped back in surprise, but then the bulb stopped. Anna couldn't believe her eyes. After a few moments, the bulb slowly moved over to Anna. Anna was so excited, she bent down and picked it up carefully. + +Suddenly, a voice shouted "Give me back my bulb!". It was the gardener. Anna looked at the man with fear. The gardener looked angry. + +Anna slowly handed him back the bulb. The gardener smiled and said "Thank you, Anna. I am so glad you found my bulb. I accidentally scattered it on the grass and couldn't find it". Anna smiled and the gardener said "You can keep the bulb if you like". + +Anna was so happy and she hugged the bulb tightly. She decided she would take special care of it each day. From then on, Anna and the bulb were best friends. +Grace and her brother Charles lived in the same house. They always liked to share their toys. One day, Charles had a shiny copper toy. Grace wanted to share it too. + +Charles said no. He wanted to keep the toy for himself. Grace was very sad. She wanted to play with Charles and his new toy. + +Grace had an idea. She worked very hard to make her own toy. She struggled because she was very clumsy. It was a lot of work. She made a toy out of clay. Her toy was not as shiny as Charles's, but it would do. + +Grace proudly showed her toy to Charles. He was surprised. He asked if he could play with it too. Grace smiled, and agreed to share. They had a lot of fun playing together! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Lucy and Jack. They both liked to play together everyday. One day, Lucy told Jack, "Let's go find a group of nice people!" + +Jack smiled and said, "Yes! Let's do it!" So, they went out in search of a group of nice people. + +The two friends soon found a group of nice people. They were playing in the park and looked very happy. Lucy and Jack joined in their game and they all had lots of fun together. + +The group of people then thanked Lucy and Jack for joining in their game. They said to the two friends, "We have something special to give you as a reward." + +Lucy and Jack were very excited. Then the nice people provided them with a big chocolate cake. It was enough for everyone to share. +The two friends enjoyed the cake and thanked the nice people for the delicious treat. + +From that day on, Lucy and Jack always tried to find nice people to be around. They always hoped that someone would provide them with nice surprises. +The sun was out and the sky was blue. Charlie had a large teddy bear. He took it to the park and waved it around. He was very happy. + +Suddenly, Charlie saw a big bird flying in the sky. He waved the bear around even more. He wanted the bird to come down. + +The bird didn't come down, but a pill did! It was big, and it was coming down fast. Charlie was scared, but he was very happy too. He knew the pill was special. + +When it landed, Charlie asked the pill, "What are you?" + +The pill said, "I am the magic of the park! I will make the bird come down and play with you." + +Charlie was so excited. He waved his bear around and sure enough, the bird came down. They had fun until the sun went down. +One day, Jack and his dad were playing outside in the garden. Jack wanted to practice his building skills so he asked his dad for a rod. His dad smiled and gave him a powerful rod made of metal. + +Jack was so excited. He could hardly wait to attach the rod to two pieces of wood. So he ran over to the nearby pile of wood with the rod in his hands. + +Jack's dad followed him and asked, "What are you going to do with that rod, Jack?" + +Jack looked up at his dad with a big smile and said, "I'm going to attach it to these pieces of wood to make something special!" + +Nodding his head, Jack's dad said, "That's a great idea! Let's see what you can make!" + +Jack carefully attached the rod to the two pieces of wood. After a few minutes, he had created a bridge! + +Jack was very proud of his work and said to his dad, "Look what I made with the powerful rod!" + +"Wow!" said his dad, "You did an amazing job! Well done buddy!" +Once there was a poor bee. Its wings were so small and weak that it could not soar like other bees. The bee flew around and looked sadly at all of the other bees soaring in the sky. + +When the bee had almost given up hope, it found a big root. It was wide and had a lot of strength like nothing the bee had ever seen before. The bee felt a burst of energy. + +The bee spoke to the root and said, "I wish I could soar like the other bees." + +The root responded and said, "Believe in yourself and you will soar." + +The bee was inspired and flew around the root strengthen by its words of encouragement. After a few circles the bee was ready. + +With determination, the bee fluttered its tiny wings and soared up into the sky! It could never believe it had been so able to do so before. + +The bee soared with joy and discovered that even the smallest and poorest bee can achieve great things. The bee was very grateful for its newfound friend, the root! +John was a little boy with a very clumsy waist. Whenever he hopped around you could hear it jingle and shake. Everyone in the park always laughed whenever he walked past the swings. + +One day John decided he wanted to try the swings too. He waddled over and sat down on the swing. With a deep breath and a strong push, he began to swing. + +As he reached the height of the swing, John yelled, “I'm flying!" + +Suddenly, his clumsy waist got tangled in the swing and he stopped flying right away. + +John let out a deep sigh as he looked up at the other kids happily playing on their swings. He felt really sad he couldn't join them and his eyes filled with tears. + +Just then two friendly little girls ran over and said, “Hey John, we want to help you untangle yourself. Can you tell us how we can help?" + +John smiled and said, "I think you should push me while I swing forward, one of you should help me hold my waist so the swing won't get tangled again!" + +The two girls pushed John and he started to swing. He reached the top of the swing again and yelled, "Yay, I'm flying!" + +John thanked his helpful friends and kept swinging until sunset. +Once there was a small frog named Jumper. He loved to bounce all over the place, jumping high in the air. Every morning he hopped up to the meadow and he always saw the same friendly animals, like the deer and the chipmunk. + +One day, something different appeared in the meadow. Jumper saw an iron, but it didn't move like the other animals, so he wondered why it was there. He hopped up to it and asked, "Hello iron, why are you here?". + +The iron didn't answer, but Jumper wasn't scared. He was a very friendly frog and he was curious. He hopped close to it and started bouncing on top of it. He was having a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, the iron started to move, and Jumper jumped off in surprise. The iron had been an animal all along - a tortoise who was just walking very slowly. + +Jumper realized that even though he didn't know what something was, he should never forget to be friendly. He learned that even if something looks different, it's still important to be kind and welcoming. +Once there was a little girl who lived on an island and she was so lonely. She wanted to find some friends to play with, but she didn't know how. + +One day she made up her mind and decided to go explore her island. She put on her hat and headed out the door. Everywhere she went, she saw nothing but trees and more trees. It was so boring! + +Suddenly, she heard a noise. She looked around but she couldn't see where it was coming from. Then a funny looking animal popped up from behind a tree and said to her, "Hello!" + +The little girl was so excited. She said hello back and asked the animal what his name was. The animal said his name was Jack. Jack told the little girl that he had been living on the island for a long time and he knew lots of secret spots where the two of them could play. + +The little girl and Jack became the best of friends. She never felt so happy. She had finally found someone to play with and she knew she was never going to be lonely again. +Sam was a humble boy who wanted to go into the forest. He asked his mom if he could go and she said yes. Sam was excited and ran out of the door to the forest. When he arrived he was amazed. All the trees were so tall and there were different animals. Sam saw a squirrel running around and it was so cute. + +He wanted to store some of the beauty that he saw so he took out his pencils and paper and started to draw the trees and animals he saw. He was so pleased with his drawings and put them in his pocket to take home. + +As he was leaving the forest he heard a voice. It was an old man sitting on a log. He said, "Hello young man, why are you storing this beauty in drawings?" Sam replied, "I want to remember this place and show my mom, so I made these drawings." + +The old man smiled and said "That's a very humble thing to do, you should come back here soon." Sam said he would and he ran home with his drawings in his pocket. +It was a beautiful morning. Two friends, Sammy and Jo, went for a walk in the park. They laughed and enjoyed the sunshine. + +Suddenly, Sammy stopped and grabbed Jo's hand. "What's wrong?" asked Jo. There were tears in Sammy's eyes. "Why are you weeping, Sammy?" asked Jo. + +Sammy sighed. "I just can't seem to find the truth," he said. "I've been asking questions, but no one will give me the answers! I'm so frustrated!" + +Jo put her arm around Sammy's shoulder and said, "Don't worry. We will find the truth - I promise." Jo was always supportive and polite. + +Later that night, Sammy and Jo decided to visit an old woman in the village who was said to know the truth. She welcomed them into her house and offered to answer any question. + +The old woman listened as Sammy asked his questions, but when he asked the most important one, she shook her head sadly. "I'm sorry," she said, "I cannot answer that for you." + +Sammy was disappointed, but he thanked the old woman politely. He had expected to find the truth here, but it was not to be. + +As the friends headed home, they wept tears of sadness and frustration. The truth they had been searching for remained elusive. +Max was three years old and playing in the park with his friends. He had a yellow boot on his foot, which he kept very clean. Max wanted to show off his boot to his friends and started to run. Suddenly, a dog appeared from nowhere and began to bark. Max was scared and tried to run away but the dog ran after him. Max was too scared to move, so he started to fight the dog. He kicked it with his boot and the dog went away. + +Max's friends cheered for him, "Well done Max! You showed the dog who was boss!" Max felt very brave and smiled. He lifted up his boot to show his friends how clean it was. He was happy that his boot had helped him to fight off the dog. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy daddy. He was always making silly jokes. One day, he was playing with his three-year-old son. He tried to tickle his son, but he was so clumsy that he missed! His son laughed and said, "Daddy, your jokes make me laugh!" + +The little boy and his daddy were so happy. So, the daddy tried again. He was even clumsier this time! He fell on the floor, and the little boy laughed even harder. + +The daddy sat up and smiled at his son. With a big grin, he said, "See? Daddy's jokes can make you smile." + +The little boy agreed. He said, "Keep joking, Daddy. It's fun!" So, Daddy made more silly jokes, and the two of them laughed until they both had tears in their eyes. +Once upon a time there was a lively horse named Jack. Every day, Jack would run around in a meadow, playing and having fun. One day, he spotted a fence by the edge of the meadow. He walked over to the fence and asked the farmer who was standing there, "What is this for?". + +The farmer smiled and said, "This fence is here to close the meadow off and keep you and the other animals away from the crop fields." + +Jack was curious and asked, "Can I jump over it?". + +The farmer replied, "I'm sorry, Jack, but no, you can't jump over it. You have to stay in the meadow and stay away from the crop fields." + +Jack was disappointed but understood and nodded. Then he trotted off and continued to play in the meadow, where he was free and lively. +The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Little Lucy was outside in the grass with her Daddy. She was sitting on a blanket, eating an oat. The oat was sweet and crunchy and Lucy was smiling. + +Suddenly, Lucy felt something strange. The ground started to tremble. The oat fell from Lucy's hand and she started to cry. Daddy looked around, trying to figure out what was causing the trembling. He noticed a sour smell coming from far away. + +They ran inside, hurriedly closing the door behind them. The trembling became stronger and stronger and soon they could hear a loud noise coming from outside. + +Lucy was scared and she wanted to know what was happening. Daddy hugged her and told her that it was a thunderstorm. Lucy's fear started to fade. She had heard thunder before and now she knew what the trembling she felt was. + +Suddenly, a flash of lightning lit up the sky and a loud clap of thunder filled their ears. Lucy jumped and started to tremble. + +Daddy hugged her tight. "It's ok," he said calmingly. As they held each other the thunder got softer and the storm moved away. Lucy smiled and the trembling stopped. +Once there was a puppy who wanted a hug. He looked around for someone who might hug him, but everyone was busy. So he wandered off, looking for a special someone. + +Soon enough he found a noisy boy. The puppy noticed that the boy was playing with a stick so he rolled over and showed his belly. The boy laughed and threw his arms around the puppy. The boy was so happy that the puppy was the new owner! + +The puppy wasn't sure how to hug back, so he just wagged his tail. The boy laughed again and said, "That's how you give a hug back!" They hugged each other a few times before the boy told the puppy he had to go home. + +The puppy felt a little sad when the boy left, but he was also so full of joy from the special hug that the boy had given him. He ran around the park, feeling so happy and so loved. +Amy was brave. She had decided to go to university. Her parents were very proud, but also nervous. They hugged her tight before she set off. + +At the university, Amy learnt lots of new and exciting things. But it cost money to study. She had to work hard to pay for her tuition fees. + +Then one day, Amy was studying very late at night. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from outside her window. She was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But Amy was brave. She grabbed her phone and confronted the noise. To her surprise, it was a friendly raccoon! Amy laughed and the raccoon ran away. + +Amy's bravery paid off! She was able to finish her studies without any more distractions. Amy was very proud and her parents were delighted when they heard the news. + +“Good job, Amy!" said her parents, “you’re a brave and clever girl!" +John was a 3 year old little boy, who really loved roses. He was always so excited when he saw them in his garden. One day, while playing outside, he noticed a rose that was a bit different. It was so bright and beautiful. + +John went to pick it but just as he was about to grab it, his older sister, Amy, came and teased him. + +“No, John, you can’t pick that rose! It’s special and belongs to the garden,†Amy said. + +“But, why? It’s so original,†John asked. + +“I know, but you have to leave it here. It’s part of the garden and it’s too nice to take away,†Amy replied. + +John sighed and let go of the beautiful rose. He was a little sad but he knew that his sister was being kind by not letting him take the original rose away from its home. He said goodbye to the rose with a kiss and went back inside. +Once upon a time there was a friendly snowman. He loved to ride his sleigh all around the neighborhood on winter days. The snowman was always looking for someone to join him on his rides. + +One day, a boy named Bob who was 3 years old wanted to go for a ride on the snowman's sleigh. He asked if he could come and the snowman was so excited. + +"Yes, you can ride with me!" exclaimed the snowman. + +So, Bob and the snowman got on the sleigh. As they were riding, they could see the snow falling from the sky and the sun’s rays shining down. They both agreed that it was very beautiful in the winter. + +"Would you like something to eat?" asked the snowman. "I have some spicy candy." + +Bob said yes and the snowman passed him a piece of candy. It was so spicy that it made Bob's face red. + +Bob and the snowman laughed and continued their ride through the town on their sleigh while they ate their spicy candy. +Jimmy was walking in the park on a sunny morning. He loved exploring the park and admiring all the plants and trees. He spotted a special tree that caught his interest. It had purple leaves which were shining brightly in the sun. + +He ran up to the tree and said, "This tree is so pretty and purple! I admire it so much!" + +His mom smiled at him and said, "That's right, Jimmy. You can admire such a beautiful tree. Isn't it amazing how such a big tree can have such bright purple leaves?" + +Jimmy nodded his head and he walked around the tree admiring it from all angles. He didn't want to leave the tree, so Jimmy's mom suggested they take a picture of the tree. Jimmy agreed and took a step back to admire the tree one more time before leaving. He said, "The tree looks so nice. I will keep admiring it in my picture!" + +And with that, mom and Jimmy left the park, but not before admiring the purple tree one last time. +One day, the little boy was walking in the park with his dad. He saw a big and beautiful tree. Under the tree there was a basket with a bow on it. The little boy was curious and asked his dad: "What is that?". The dad smiled and said: "You can pull the bow and see!" + +The little boy was very excited and he wanted to pull the bow. He gave it a big pull and when he opened the basket, he saw a big plate of jelly! He was very happy and his dad said: "The jelly looks light and delicious, let's try it!" + +They ate the jelly together, it was light and sweet. The little boy was so happy that he asked his dad to pull the bow on the basket again. This time, the basket was full of jelly again and they could eat it all day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Mandy. She had a seat in her room that she liked to sit in. It was dark and made her feel safe and snug. + +One day, Mandy's mom told her to explain why she liked the seat so much. Mandy was a bit confused but she tried to answer. + +"Because it's dark in here and I don't have to stay in the bright places," she said. + +But her mom didn't understand. She said, "No, Mandy, you need to explain why it's so important to you." + +Mandy thought for a moment, then she said, "It's because it's my special seat and it makes me feel like I'm home wherever I am. That's why I like it." + +Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "That's a very special explanation, Mandy! I'm so proud of you for explaining it so clearly." +Once upon a time, there was a brave little duck called Drake. Drake liked to swim in the pond near his family's home. One day, Drake wanted to explore further away. Suddenly, he heard a loud crack! He followed the noise and found a large crack in the ice that was forming on the pond. It made Drake feel scared. + +He rushed home to find his mother. "Mama, I heard a crack and the ice is getting very thick," Drake said. His mama was quick to provide help. "Don't worry, Drake. You are a brave little duck. You have to be careful near the ice, it can be very dangerous," she said. + +Drake was scared but he listened to Mama's advice. He promised to always stay safe and never wander too far away from home. Mama smiled at Drake and said, "That is very brave of you. Now, let's go home and have some dinner. That will make you feel better." + +Drake learned a valuable lesson that day. Being brave can help protect us, but it's also important to take care of our safety by listening to the advice of our loved ones. +Once there was a small boy called John. John was only three years old and had lots of adventures. One day John wanted something special, so he grabbed his shoes and went outside. + +John went to the park and saw a huge tree. He started to walk towards it and when he got close, he stretched out his arms. He liked to stretch because it made him feel happy. + +John went over to the playground and he saw a furry blue muffin. He knew it was a muffin because it was round and soft. He didn't know how it got there, but he was very excited! He picked it up and hugged it tightly. + +John opened the muffin and inside he found a small blue box. He opened the box and found lots of chocolates. He was so happy and he said a big thank you. + +John went home with the muffin and he ate it slowly, savouring each bite. He loved the taste of the small muffin and he was very happy. + +John curled up on his bed and smiled, thinking about his special adventure. He knew that it was the best day ever! +Once there was a little boy named Timmy. +He had a very special dish that he kept in the cupboard. Every night he would take the dish out before going to bed and set it on the kitchen table. + +One evening, an elderly woman knocked on Timmy's door. She urged him to give her the dish, saying it was very important that she had it. + +Timmy was very scared and said, "No! This is my dish! I don't want to give it to you!". But the elderly woman persisted and said, "Please, I need the dish to make something very special". + +Timmy thought for a moment and then decided to give the elderly woman the dish. He knew that if she needed it so badly, it must be important. + +The elderly woman was very grateful and thanked Timmy for his generosity. As she left, she promised to return the dish by the end of the week. + +And sure enough, on Friday evening, the elderly woman came back with the dish - only it was filled with delicious food! She had used the dish to cook up a wonderful meal as a thank you to Timmy for his kind gesture. + +From then on, every week the elderly woman would come over with a fresh, hot dish of food as a way of saying thank you to Timmy. + +And that is why you should always be kind and help others - you never +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. One day, Jack and Jill decided to take a little walk in the woods, when they saw something. Jack said, “What is that?†It was a cat! Jill said, “Let’s take it home with us!†+ +So they took it home and put it in the garden. But then something strange happened. The cat got very angry! It hissed and spat and even scratched Jill! Jack and Jill were scared. + +Suddenly, another cat arrived! It was a white cat with yellow stripes and it was very friendly. It rubbed Jack and Jill's faces with its soft fur and made them feel much better. The white cat said to the angry cat, “Why are you so bitter? Let’s be friends!†+ +And with that, the two cats became friends. Jack and Jill were happy that the two cats had made friends, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Patricia and Max. They both wanted to be in the same band together and make music. So, Max requested for Patricia to join him. But, Patricia felt a little sour about Max's request. She didn't like to be asked to do something without being asked her opinion first. + +Patricia said to Max, "Why did you just request me to join you? Wouldn't it have been nice to talk to me first and explain why you wanted me?" Max thought about what Patricia said, and he saw that she was right. + +So, Max changed his ways and asked Patricia nicely if she wanted to join the band. This time, Patricia was happy with the request and happily agreed! + +There's a moral in this story: always ask nicely and don't make requests without talking to the person first. If you do, you might hurt their feelings and miss out in the end. +Once there was a boy called Tommy. Tommy lived with his family in a big, old house. Inside the house, was an ancient rug in the lounge. Every day Tommy's parents would say "Be careful not to trip over the rug!". + +One day Tommy was playing in the lounge when he wanted to show his family something. He ran to the rug and said "Look! I can jump over the rug!". His parents said "Careful Tommy, that is an ancient rug, you must not jump on it". + +But Tommy had a funny idea. He said "I bet I can make it over the rug without touching it!" His family just laughed, but Tommy wouldn't give up. Every day he tried, but he just couldn't do it. He just wasn't tall enough yet. + +But one day, Tommy was so determined that he made a big leap over the rug. His family said "Wow!" and Tommy was very proud of himself. From that day onwards, his family never had to remind Tommy to be careful around the rug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only 3 years old and very curious. She always wanted to explore and discover new things. + +One day, she was walking in the garden when she saw something that made her very excited. It was a radish! She had never seen it before. + +"What is that?" she asked her mum. + +"It's a radish," said her mum, smiling. + +Lucy carefully picked up the radish and carefully examined it. She was delighted. She was the first person to discover a radish in the garden. + +Suddenly, she had a foolish idea. She thought that if she put the radish in her pocket, it would stay fresh forever. So Lucy put the radish in her pocket. + +But when she looked inside her pocket later, the radish had gone all soft and wrinkly! Lucy felt very sad, but she was at least happy that she had discovered a radish. +Once upon a time there was an old mouse who wanted to rest. He searched the woods and eventually found a cozy spot under a tree. He curled up, closed his eyes and fell asleep. + +Suddenly a sound woke him. It was a voice. Mouse looked up and saw a little boy. + +The boy said "Hi, mouse. I want to play!" + +Mouse was scared, but he said "I can't play now. I need to rest." + +The little boy was sad, but he said okay.Mouse quickly fell asleep again. + +When he woke up again the sun had set. It was dark and he was alone. Mouse searched for the boy but the boy was gone. Mouse was relieved but he was also worried. + +Mouse never saw the little boy again. Sadly, this was the bad ending to the old mouse's story. +There were two friends, Tommy and Sue. Tommy picked up a hanger from the ground. Sue said, "What are you going to do with that?" + +Tommy said, "I'm going to tease you with it". He shook the hanger at Sue, who laughed. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew up to them. It said, "Hah! You look so silly with that hanger". + +Tommy and Sue looked at each other and smiled. Then they started to run around, playing a game of chase. They forgot all about the hanger. +Emma was excited to go to the playground. She loved swinging on the swings and going down the slide. Today was a special day, because Emma had a new penny. It was shiny, and Emma knew it was very special to her. + +When she got to the playground, her mom encouraged her to try something new. Emma looked around and saw a tall climbing wall. It looked a bit scary, but Emma was brave. Her mom was kind and said that she could try it if she wanted to. + +Emma put her penny in her pocket and started to climb. Above her was another kid, who was happy and encouraging her to keep going. She kept concentrating and eventually made it to the top! + +When she got to the top, Emma was so proud of herself. Her mom smiled and gave her encouraging words. Emma was so happy she had tried climbing the wall and she held her shiny penny tight in her pocket. She was grateful for her mom's kind words. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to go outside and play. He had a best friend named Mary who he loved to play with the most. One day they decided to go and explore the park together. + +They were so excited to go that they started right away. They ran around the park and had so much fun. + +The weather was so beautiful and sunny. As they ran about, the boy gazed up towards the sky and said, "I miss the brown clouds." + +Mary smiled and said, "Brown clouds give the park such a nice atmosphere. I miss them too." + +The boy and Mary enjoyed the sunny weather and continued to explore the park. As the day came to an end, the boy thought of the brown clouds and suddenly had an idea. + +He started to draw pictures of the brown clouds in the sky with some colourful chalk. It made the park look like it was full of the beloved brown clouds. + +The boy was so happy to be able to enjoy something so special with his best friend, Mary. +Jimmy had been walking down the street for a while but he was getting tired so he decided to take a break. He stopped and sat down on the bus stop. As he looked up he saw a lady walking towards him. + +"Hello little one, why are you so quiet?" she asked. + +Jimmy didn't know what to say so he just shrugged. The lady smiled and asked him, "What are you doing here, all alone?". + +Again Jimmy didn't answer, so the lady tried again. "Where are your mum and dad?" + +Jimmy felt sad and screwed up his face and frowned. The lady put her hand on his shoulder. + +"It's ok little one, sometimes things are unknown. Maybe your mum and dad are just taking a little too long to come back and find you," she said. + +The lady smiled at him and he smiled back. The lady suggested that his mum and dad might be at the corner of the street, so she held onto his hand and walked with him, until finally Jimmy saw his mum and dad. They ran to each other and hugged. + +The lady smiled and left them, as Jimmy and his mum and dad walked home. +Mummy and Daddy were walking in the garden when they saw a little frog. Mummy asked Daddy, “Should we take the frog home?â��� Daddy was humble and said, “Yes, we should.†They carefully put the frog in a box, and took it home. + +Once they were home, the little frog hopped out of the box. Mummy and Daddy looked at each other in surprise. They tried to catch the frog, but it was too fast! The frog hopped around the house, and Daddy said, “Let’s remember to close the door next time we bring a new pet home.†+ +Mummy and Daddy finally caught the frog and put it in the garden. “Let’s remember to keep him safe.†Mummy said gently. + +The next day the frog was no longer in the garden. Daddy said, “Where did the frog go?†They all looked around, but they couldn’t find the frog. Suddenly Mummy remembered something. She said, “I saw something with green skin in the garden earlier.†Again, Daddy looked humble and said, “I think the frog must have escaped.†+ +Mummy, Daddy and the little one all bade farewell to the little frog, hoping he would find his way back home safely. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to bake. Each day she would dive into her parents' messy refrigerator to grab the ingredients she needed to make her sweet treats. + +One day, the little girl was busy baking a delicious cake. While she was busy mixing the ingredients, she heard a noise coming from the refrigerator. "Oh my," she said, "I wonder what that noise is." + +So the little girl opened the door of the refrigerator to peek inside. To her surprise, out popped a tiny fairy! The fairy was pink with blue wings and a sparkly crown. + +The fairy spoke first. "Thank you for saving me!" she said. "I've been stuck in there for days. If you hadn't opened the door, I would have been there forever!" + +The little girl smiled. She said to the fairy, "I'm so glad I could help!" She couldn't believe this was actually happening. "Would you like to help me finish baking?" + +The fairy happily agreed and they chatted while the little girl finished the cake. It was a delicious mess, with the help of her new fairy friend. +Once there was a bald man named Bob. He loved lollipops and was always looking for a match. One day, he went to the store and saw a big jar of lollipops. He was so excited, he shouted "Yay"! + +Bob looked at all of the different colors, and he tried to match the colors of the lollipops. Finally, Bob found one that was the perfect match and he quickly picked it out of the jar. + +Bob smiled and quickly peeled off the wrapper and sampled his new lollipop. It was so sweet and tasty, he couldn't believe it! He ate the lollipop in no time and he felt so happy. + +Bob went back to the store, searching for the perfect match. He was so happy when he found one and happily ate it up. He was so happy, he thought he could eat lollipops all day. +Once there was a little girl who wandered around in a peaceful field on a sunny day. She had her mother close by, watching her every move. While she wandered, the little girl noticed a harmless beetle crawling up a nearby flower. She saw a rabbit hop around in the grass, and a bee buzzing nearby. She was the happiest little girl in the world. + +The little girl explored the field further and further. Eventually, she noticed a naughty squirrel trying to steal some of the flowers from the field. She quickly ran back to her mother who was there to protect her. Her mother shooed the squirrel away, and the little girl felt safe. + +The pair continued to wander around the field, stopping to admire the beauty and peacefulness of nature. The little girl was in awe of everything she saw, and was so glad to have her mother to share it with. The little girl and her mother eventually went home, but the little girl always remembered how harmless the field was. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They decided to go for an adventure. They took their bags and went to an unknown place. When they arrived at their destination, they saw a beautiful landscape. The trees were tall and the air was fresh. + +"Wow!" exclaimed the first friend. +"What a beautiful place!" said the second friend. + +They decided to explore the unknown landscape. They walked for a while and then came across a big hole in the ground. It was so deep that they couldn't see the bottom. + +The first friend said, "Do you think something should come out of the hole?" +The second friend replied, "Let's wait and find out!" + +They waited and waited. Suddenly, out of the hole, a big butterfly came flying out. It was so bright and colourful. They were so happy to see it that they started cheering. + +The butterfly flew around the landscape and they watched it until it disappeared in the distance. It was a sight they would never forget. +Once there was a poor little boy named Jim. He had no family and lived all by himself in the city. + +He was so lonely and had nothing to do. One day, while he was walking through the city, he saw a stick on the ground. He picked it up and started to hope that the stick would take him to some place he could call home. + +Jim closed his eyes and started to wish for a new and better life. He carried his stick with him as he started to walk. + +As Jim was walking, he heard a voice. "Hey Jim, why are you carrying that stick? + +He opened his eyes and looked around, he was surrounded by unknown faces, but there was one man who was looking at him directly. Jim smiled and said, "I am hoping it will take me to a new home". + +The unknown man smiled back at him and said, “Well, why don’t you come with me. I can be your home.†+ +Jim was surprised and happy. He hugged the man and said goodbye to his stick. From that day on Jim never felt lonely again. He had a home, thanks to the stick and the man who became his family. +One morning, Maggie was so excited to go to the beach. She ran to the shore and saw a triangle in the sand. It was famous for the biggest and sharpest shells in the area. She decided to collect some for her collection. + +Maggie was running along the shore, picking up shells and smiling. But suddenly, she slipped in the sand. She felt sharp pain on her foot and started to cry. + +"Oh, Maggie, what happened?" asked her mum, running to her side. + +"I stepped on something sharp!" said Maggie, pointing to the triangle. + +Maggie's mother looked and saw the triangle had a sharp point. She started to panic. + +"Oh, no! Maggie, you were picking up shells near the famous triangle! Now you have a serious cut and we have to go to the hospital!" + +Maggie started to cry even more. She didn't know what the hospital would be like, and she was so sad the beach adventure had to end so quickly. + +The moral of the story is to be careful near famous triangles! +Once upon a time, two friends, a boy and a girl, were playing in the garden. They decided to have a race. + +The boy put on his favourite sock, the one with the blue and white stripes, and the girl put on her warm red sock. + +The boy said, "Let's have a race to the tree!" The girl grinned and said, "Ok, I'm ready!" + +They started running as fast as they could. But as soon as the girl started running, the boy's sock started to come undone! He stumbled and fell to the ground. + +The girl stopped and looked back, "Oh no! Are you ok?" + +The boy looked embarrassed, "Um, I think so, but I need to tie my sock back on." + +The girl smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you. I have a delicious secret - honey! Let's put some honey on your sock, and then it won't come undone." + +The boy smiled, "Is that allowed?" + +The girl said, "Yes, it's allowed! Lets put some honey on your sock so you can beat me in the race." + +The boy smiled and quickly got his sock back on with the help of the honey. And so the race began again! This time the boy won, and the girl still smiled, just happy to have a fun race with her friend. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Fern. She was very stubborn and insisted on doing everything by herself. + +One day, Fern wanted to bake a tasty pastry. She took out the ingredients - milk, flour, butter and eggs - and began to mix them together. + +Her mom saw what she was doing and said, "Fern, be careful, baking takes a lot of work! Let me help." + +But Fern was determined. She said, "No, Mommy, I will try by myself!" She stirred and stirred until she had the perfect pastry dough. Then, she put it into a pan, and stuck it in the oven. + +After it was baked, Fern proudly took it out of the oven. She said, "Look Mommy, I tried really hard and I made it!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, you're so stubborn and determined. You made a delicious pastry!" Fern was very proud of her accomplishment. +Timmy and his mom were out shopping. Timmy saw a model of an airplane in a toy store window. He thought it looked very impressive. + +"Mom, I think this airplane model looks so cool!" said Timmy, pointing to the model. + +"Yes, it does look nice," said his mom, smiling. "Let's go inside and take a closer look." + +When they stepped into the store, Timmy was amazed. There were all kinds of airplane models all around. Some were small, some were big. Some were in different colors. It was all very impressive. + +"Mom, could I get one of these models?" Timmy asked eagerly. + +"We'll see," his mom said with a twinkle in her eye. "Let's look around a bit more first." + +When they reached the back of the store, they saw a big box. Inside the box was a model of a huge airplane. + +"Oh wow!" exclaimed Timmy, "This is even more impressive than the other models." + +"I think so too," said his mom. "Do you think you'd like to have this one?" + +Timmy was very excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +His mom looked at the price tag and decided that they could afford it. And so, the big airplane model became Timmy's prized possession. +Once upon a time, there was a thin farmer. The farmer lived in the countryside far away from the town. One day the farmer was walking in the field and he saw a small rabbit. The farmer wanted to make friends with the rabbit so he called out to the rabbit, “Hi there! I am the farmer. Will you be my friend?†+ +The little rabbit hopped closer to the farmer and said, “Yes, I will be your friend!†The farmer and the rabbit spent the day running, playing and having lots of fun. + +The farmer said, “It was lovely spending the day with you, my friend. Now I must go home. Goodbye.†The rabbit hopped back into the field, waved goodbye to the farmer and wished him a good night. + +The farmer walked home, smiled and said to himself, “Making a new friend is quite nice!†+Once upon a time, there was a dependable man named Joe. Every morning, Joe would go outside to see what the weather was like. He looked up at the sky, and one day noticed a thick mist slowly rolling in. He knew this was bad news. + +Joe called out to an old friend standing nearby, "We must destroy this mist before it gets too bad!" + +The old friend agreed, and ran off to get help. + +The two men worked diligently for hours, but no matter what they did, the foggy mist continued to drift closer and closer until it enveloped them in its cold embrace. With one last push, Joe and his friend managed to push back the misty fog, destroying it. + +The town was so thankful to have a dependable man in Joe and cheered for him for his heroic efforts. He lived happily ever after, knowing he'd done a great thing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Millie. She was three years old, and loved going on adventures. One day, she was walking in the woods with her mommy when she saw something enormous up ahead. + +As they moved closer to the thing, Millie realized it was a station. She was so excited to explore it! + +Millie and her mommy went inside and it was much bigger than she had imagined. Everywhere she looked, she saw something new and exciting - it was wonderful! + +Millie asked her mommy if they could stay longer and explore the station more. But before she could answer, a loud whistle blew from outside. + +"That's the train coming!" her mommy said. + +Millie got very upset and began to cry, hoping they could stay longer. But her mommy said they had to go. + +Millie was very sad on their walk back home - until she heard a loud whistle in the distance. It was the train leaving the station! + +Millie was so happy, and smiled knowing that the train was going on its own adventure just like them. Maybe one day she would go on an adventure just as big and wonderful! +Once upon a time there was a little guy named Tim. He was very excited because today he was going to have a special day. + +Tim and his mom went to the park to play some games. All of the other kids were very competitive. Tim did not know what to do. + +His mom said, "Don't worry Tim, just do your best." + +Tim felt better and went off to play. He saw a game of tag and he wanted to join in. He was so excited he didn't even want to wait for the others. + +He took off running and soon the other kids were running after him. They were all so competitive but Tim didn't care. He was just happy to be playing. + +At the end of the day, Tim knew he had played his best and he felt proud. He was glad he didn't let the other kids pressure him and he learned he could wait for the right time to start. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who was brilliant and full of life. Everyone in the village adored the baby and wanted to look after it. Everyone who saw it smiled and they all loved it. + +One day, a small boy came to the village and he also loved the baby. He said to everyone, "I want to care for this baby and give it lots of love." Everyone agreed and the boy took the baby away to look after it. + +However, when the summer came round the boy had to move away. Everyone in the village was sad and said goodbye to the baby. + +The boy promised to come back soon, but he never did. Everyone was very sad and the baby was left alone. They all knew that the baby would never love again. +Once there was a mighty lion who lived in a beautiful forest. He was the king of that forest and everyone who lived there respected him. One day, he was walking through the green fields and observing the spring flowers when he saw something unusual. Just ahead of him, he noticed a little rabbit hopping by. + +The lion was surprised and said to the rabbit, "What are you doing in my forest?" The rabbit replied, "I'm just passing through. I don't want to cause any trouble." + +The lion decided to let the rabbit stay. But as the weeks passed, more and more rabbits appeared in the forest. The lion was not happy with this and asked them to leave. But the rabbits kept on coming, eating all of the food and taking up much of the space. + +The lion did not know what to do. He felt that the spring in the forest would never be the same. He was determined to take action and protect his beloved forest. He thought to himself, "I may be a mighty lion, but I can do this." So that is what he did. +Once upon a time there was a little toy. His name was Jack and he loved to play. Every day he would explore the world around him, looking for fun and new places to explore. + +One day Jack saw the biggest tree he had ever seen. He wanted to climb it and check out the top. He ran over and started to climb. He was almost near the top when he started to panic. He was so high up now – what if he slipped? + +Suddenly Jack heard a voice from below. It was a little girl. She said, “You don’t have to be so lonely up there. If you come down, we could be friends.†+ +This made Jack feel better. He knew he was safe and he wasn’t alone. He slowly made his way down the tree and smiled at the little girl. They went off to explore the world together, with Jack never feeling lonely again. +Once upon a time there was a turkey. He was walking in the woods when he spotted something yummy. He picked it up and kept walking. + +Suddenly he heard someone say: "Hey, what do you have there?" + +The turkey looked up and saw a little girl. She had big eyes and a sweet smile. + +"I have something yummy," he said. + +The girl's eyes got even bigger. "Can I have some?" + +The turkey smiled. "Sure! But you'll have to carry it for me." + +The girl happily picked up the yummy treat and started to walk. The turkey followed and they were soon enjoying a delicious snack together. +One day, a little boy named Jack was walking in the park. He saw a big hill with lots of grass on it. He was eager to explore it. He grabbed his mom's hand and said, "Mommy, can we add me to the grass?" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, let's go!" + +So Jack and his mom took a few steps and added Jack to the grass. Jack was so excited he ran all around the hill, jumping and dancing, and feeling the soft grass beneath his feet. + +Suddenly, Jack saw something shiny in the grass. It was a shiny little stone! He showed it to his mom and said, "Mommy, look what I added to the grass!" His mom smiled and said, "Jack, you are so eager to explore. I'm proud of you!" + +Jack smiled, feeling very proud of himself. He wanted to explore more so he put the stone in his pocket and kept adding things to the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play in the park. Every day, she would go out and swing on the swing, climb the trees and feed the birds. One day, the little girl looked up at the sky and saw a tall tower stretching into the clouds. She asked her mom what it was and her mom said it was a magic tower. + +The little girl gasped in amazement and asked if she could go there. Her mom told her it was too far away and too dangerous to get there. But the little girl believed that she could do it. + +So, the very next day, the little girl set off on an adventure to try to get to the tower. She followed the path until it forked off into two directions. The little girl didn't know which way to go, so she asked an old man at the crossroads for help. The old man said in a terrible voice, "Go to the left and you will find your tower". + +The little girl was scared, but she believed what the old man said and headed off to the left. She walked for what felt like days, but eventually she got to the tower. She was so excited she shouted for joy and ran towards it. + +The little girl was thrilled she had made it to the tower, and she lived happily ever after. +Sunday was here. All the children were very excited. It was very popular. + +The mommy and daddy decided to measure the children. First, they measured the tallest boy. He was very tall. Then, they measured the little girl. She was much shorter. + +Finally, it was the baby's turn. He smiled as he was measured. He was very short, but he was happy. + +When they were done measuring, they all went outside to have fun. They played and laughed together. Everyone was happy. + +Sunday was full of fun and measuring. +Clara and her parents went to the old mill to learn about the history of the area. As Clara was walking around the mill, she noticed that some of the machines were not working properly. "Daddy, why aren't these machines working?" She asked. + +Her dad explained that old mills weren't as competitive as the new factories. He said "You have to learn from these old mills so that you can understand how competitive businesses work now". + +When Clara heard this, she knew she wanted to learn about all different kinds of competitive businesses. She was amazed by the old mill and asked if she could come back to learn more. + +"That sounds like a wonderful idea!" Her parents said. And so, Clara and her parents started going to the mill every weekend. She began to understand how competitive businesses work and even started to work on her own competitive business ideas. + +Through learning at the mill, Clara was able to gain a better understanding of the world around her and even come up with her own unique ideas. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Gia. They were very cheerful and liked to play together all the time. + +One day, Sam and Gia were jumping rope and Sam's rope got caught on a hook. Sam tried to pull it off, but it was stuck tight. Gia was worried for her friend. “Let's try to escape,†she said firmly. + +Sam tried to shake it off until finally, it did come off. “Wow, we did it!†they both exclaimed. “We escaped!†+ +Gia smiled. “See? We are a great team. We should never give up, no matter how tough things get.†+ +Sam and Gia were delighted to have escaped the tricky situation. From then on, they always encouraged each other and remembered that no problem is too small to be solved together. +Tina was feeling sad. She wanted to hear a happy song. She remembered one that she heard on the radio the other day. But she didn't know the words. + +She decided to ask her mom. So, Tina went up to her mom and asked, "Mommy, can you sing me a song?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, of course!" and she started to sing a fast song. + +Tina listened carefully, and she started to smile. She loved the song! + +By the time her mom had finished singing, Tina's cheeks were wet with tears. But these were happy tears! She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you mommy, I really love that song!" +Once there was a bald man who liked to peek at the firework. He was so silly! Every time a firework shot up in the sky, he would peek out of the window just to admire the colours. + +One day, he got up extra early. He went out to the garden and peeked at the sky to see if any fireworks were about. Sure enough, there were! He was very excited, so excited that he jumped up and down and shouted "Woohoo!" + +He watched as the firework shot up high in the sky. They burst open in a million different colours and he was very pleased. He watched until all the fireworks had finished and he had to go back inside. + +But the bald man was a very happy man. He went to bed with a smile on his face, dreaming of even more fireworks in the sky. +Mum and Billy went to the park together. Billy couldn't wait to play. He liked the sunshine. It was shiny and made him feel happy. + +Mum took out a spade. "Let's make a cake," she said. "In the sunshine?" Billy said. + +Mum nodded. She gave Billy the spade and they started to dig a hole. Then, they took small stones, twigs and leaves and put them in the hole. + + "It looks like a cake," said Billy. + +Mum added some water. Then, they stirred the mixture. It looked delicious! + +Mum and Billy lay their heads in the sunshine and closed their eyes. The sun shined all around them. + +"I'm so glad we made this cake," said Billy, with a smile. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved the colour purple. Every day she would search for the prettiest purple things she could find. + +One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She packed her favourite purple toy and ran out of her house. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud roar. She was so frightened that she dropped her toy. + +She looked around and saw a dragon! She was scared, but then she heard the dragon calling her name. He wanted her to help him find a special purple flower. + +The girl was scared but brave, so she said yes. The dragon said she had to search high and low for the flower. + +The girl searched for hours, but alas, she couldn't find the flower. Just as she was about to give up, she spotted a bright purple flower in the corner of a cave. + +The girl was excited and showed the flower to the dragon. He was so pleased that he shouted "you did it!" The girl was thrilled and the dragon thanked her with a sweet hug. + +The dragon said this was the only way to make something special: he could only complete his magic with a purple flower. +The girl was so happy she had helped, and they both laughed. As she walked home with her purple toy, she felt proud and brave. +Once upon a time, Jack and his mom were in the kitchen. Jack's mom said to Jack, "Let's start making dinner." + +Jack was so excited. He picked up a big can of salt. "Mom, what can I do with this salt?" + +"You can sprinkle it on your food," his mom said. + +So Jack took the salt and started sprinkling it on his dinner. + +His mom smiled and said, "That looks impressive, Jack!" + +Jack beamed with pride. He was glad he could help make dinner. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. He loved to dance, but he didn't like to learn. He was a bit naughty and never wanted to pay attention in school. + +One day, his teacher was teaching the students how to write. He had written some words on the blackboard, but Sam didn't understand them. + +The teacher asked him, "Why aren't you trying to learn?" + +Sam shrugged and said, "Dancing is more fun." + +The teacher looked very stern and said, "Dancing is fun, but learning is important. It can help you stay healthy and make good choices in life." + +Sam realized the teacher was right. He started listening to the teacher and doing his work. Soon, Sam was able to write the words on the blackboard and also still find time for his favorite activity; dancing! + +Moral: Learning is just as important as having fun. Both are important for staying healthy and making good choices. +Once there was a naughty boy named Jack. He liked playing computer games all day long and his parents were very worried. They wanted him to go outside and play but Jack didn't listen. He kept playing on his screen without listening to anything his parents said. + +Finally, his parents decided to punish him. They told him he could not play on his screen anymore unless he promised to go outside and play. Jack was not very happy about that, but he promised to behave. + +But after a week, Jack started playing on his screen again. His parents saw that and were very angry. "You promised us you would do as you said!" they shouted. Jack was scared but he tried to explain that playing on his screen was easy and he promised he wouldn't do it again. + +His parents could not forgive him and decided not to let him play on his screen ever again. They thought only a very strict punishment would make Jack understand the importance of going outside and playing. From then on, Jack had to stay away from the screen and he was very sad. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved playing in her house, but one day her Mum said it was time for a nap. Lucy felt grumpy, but she went to lie in her bed. She noticed that the sun was shining brightly into her room and it made her feel peaceful. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise coming from the cupboard. Lucy slowly opened it and was surprised to find a little mouse. The mouse looked scared and Lucy quickly shut the cupboard door. The mouse poked his head through the gap and Lucy said "It's ok little mouse, I won't hurt you." + +The mouse seemed to understand and held out his tiny paw. Lucy smiled and gently pinched the mouse's paw. The mouse smiled back at her, and then disappeared back inside the cupboard. Lucy was happy that the mouse was safe and she lay down in her bed, feeling peaceful once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane liked to explore the world around her. One day, she decided to take a walk in the forest. She was amazed by all the different textures she felt as she walked. She came across a huge tree and decided to lean against it. Suddenly, a fast wind blew past her and she felt the texture of its force. + +Jane thought to herself, "The texture of the wind is fascinating. I wonder where it's going?" + +Just then, she heard a voice. It said," I'm going to the ocean to make waves for the dolphins to play." + +Jane was amazed. She asked, "Can I come with you?" + +The voice said kindly, "Yes, if put your hand on the tree, lean forward, and close your eyes." + +Jane did as she was told, and she suddenly found herself in the air with the wind. The two of them flew toward the ocean. It was a wonderful adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a poor family. They had very little money and not much to eat. One day, the mother said to her daughter "We have to return this wire to the store." + +The daughter replied "But why mummy? We don't have enough money to buy the wire." + +The mother smiled and said "We don't need to buy it. We can return it and use the money to buy food!" The daughter was very excited and they ran off to the store. + +When they arrived at the store, they told the clerk that they wanted to return the wire. He gave them some money and they thanked him. + +With the money, the poor family were able to buy food. The daughter and mother were very happy that they returned the wire! The End. +One day, Little Tom was marching across the ground. He was excited because he was going to explore a dark, scary cave. As he marched, he saw a lot of creepy shadows and heard strange noises. + +When he got to the mouth of the cave, he stopped and looked inside. It was very dark in there and he couldn't see very far. Suddenly, he heard a voice call out, "Who's there?" + +Little Tom didn't answer. He was too scared. Then the voice called again, "I won't hurt you. Come in and I'll show you something cool!" + +Little Tom was still afraid, but he decided to take a chance. He marched into the cave, and the voice said, "Follow me!" Little Tom followed, and soon the darkness gave way to a beautiful underground garden. Little Tom was amazed by all the strange and wonderful plants. He had never seen anything like it before. + +Throughout the day, Little Tom kept marching into new parts of the cave and discovering new things. When it was finally time to go home, Little Tom realized that he had had a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time there were two friends named Tim and Joe. They were going on a journey together but they weren't sure where to go. Tim was ready for the journey, but Joe was feeling hesitant. + +"Joe, why don't you want to go on the journey together like we planned? We already bought tickets," said Tim. + +Joe just ignored him, so Tim decided to go on the journey alone. He was feeling a bit sad without Joe, but he was still determined to have a good time. + +The journey was filled with exciting adventures, but Tim couldn't help but feel something was missing. Then one day he realized that Joe's company was what he was missing the most. He decided to go back and find Joe. + +When he returned, he saw Joe looking a little scared. He had been ignoring Tim because he was too scared to go on the journey. Tim reassured him that they would make the most of their journey together and that it would be a great adventure. + +Joe finally smiled and said he was ready for the journey. + +Together, Tim and Joe continued on with their journey and had many unforgettable experiences. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Bonnie. She loved to write, and every day she would draw pictures and make up stories with her crayons and paints. + +One day, Bonnie decided she wanted to write about a landscape. She imagined a place with big trees, green grass, and flowers. It looked so yummy! + +She painted the landscape and wrote a story about it with her crayons. When she finished, she showed it to her mom who said, "That looks so beautiful and yummy, Bonnie!" + +Bonnie was so happy and proud of her work. She hung it on the wall so she can always remember her beautiful landscape. And from then on, Bonnie kept writing stories and painting pictures. +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl called Jane. Jane loved to explore the world around her and often went looking for new adventures. + +One day, Jane decided to go on a journey and explore the dark forest nearby. She bravely stepped in and quickly noticed how quiet it was. As Jane continued walking, she saw a fierce animal up ahead. + +The animal growled and demanded that she leaves. Jane was afraid, but she didn't want to leave. She wanted to stay and explore the forest. + +Seeing Jane's fear, the fierce animal came closer and demanded that she leaves again. Jane started to cry and begged the animal to let her stay, but the animal was too fierce and Jane was too scared. + +Finally, she had no choice and slowly started walking out of the dark forest. Jane was never able to go back and explore the dark forest again. +Once upon a time, there lived a large dragon in a forest. He had a very sad life, but he never gave up hope. + +One day, a little fairy appeared in front of him. She said to the dragon, "I can restore your life and make it much better. Would you like to try it?" The dragon was very surprised, but he nodded his head. + +The fairy waved her magic wand and sprinkled sparkles on the dragon. Suddenly, the dragon started to feel better. His life was restored! He was happy again and could now spread his large wings and fly around the forest. + +The dragon thanked the fairy and said, "You have made me so happy. Thank you for restoring my life." The fairy smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help." + +And from then on, the dragon was happy and lived a wonderful life. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a small house. The mom and dad were always busy. Every morning, they would check their jobs and pull out their books to lecture. + +One day, while mom and dad were busy, the little girl wanted to play in the living room. She was loud. She yelled and shouted. Mom and Dad tried to get her to stop but she didn't. + +Finally, Mom and Dad had enough and they told her if she wanted to join them they had to be quiet. The little girl knew it was the right thing to do and pulled herself together. + +At the end of the day, the little girl thanked her parents for teaching her a valuable lesson. From then on, she was always careful to not be too loud when mom and dad were busy. + +The moral of story is that when parents lecture, it is important to be quiet and respect them. +One day, a fat cat went to the rice store to buy some food. Inside the store, the cat saw rice, rice and more rice! He wanted to get a big bag of rice for dinner, but he only had enough money for a little bag. + +“Oh, no!†he said. “What am I going to do?†+ +Just then, a kindly old man walked into the store. “What’s wrong?†he asked. + +The cat explained the situation, and the old man said, “I’ll buy you a big bag of rice if you do something for me.†The cat eagerly agreed and the old man said, “OK, all you have to do is clean my house. Can you do that?†+ +“Yes, sir!†said the cat. So, he got to work cleaning the old man’s house. When he was finished, the old man rewarded him with a big bag of rice. The cat thanked him and ran off with his prize. + +When he got home, the cat thanked the old man again and settled down to a delicious dinner of rice. From then on, the cat never went hungry, and he always thanked the old man. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy bird, called Tweety. She was always tired and never had enough energy during the day. + +One day, Tweety decided to take a brave step. She decided to fly higher than she had ever flown before. She flew so high that she was not even sure she could come down again. + +Tweety did not give up, though. She kept going. She flew for hours and hours until she reached an exciting new place full of sun and clouds. + +When she got there, she saw something special. It was a big treasure chest. Tweety opened the chest and found a magical item inside. "I'm so happy, I will finally gain more energy," she thought. + +She took the magical item and flew back home. Back in her nest, she knew she had gained a special power that no other bird had. She felt wide awake, and ready for a new adventure. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was her mother. "What have you been up to Tweety, you look so happy!" Tweety replied, "Mom, I've been on a magical journey and now I have a special power that no other bird has!" Her mother smiled and said, "That's wonderful, I knew you could do it". +Once upon a time, there was a man who was very proud. He wanted to show everyone how proud he was, so he decided to tie a big bow on his cupboard. He took some string, and added lots and lots of bows. Everyone was so impressed! They said "Oh, what a proud man! Look at the big bow on his cupboard!" + +The man was so happy. He danced around his house, singing and laughing with pride. Soon, everyone around him was doing the same - singing and laughing with pride. + +But then, one day, the man was so busy doing other things that he forgot to tie a bow on his cupboard! He was so embarrassed. He vowed to himself to never forget again. + +So every day, he would take some string, and tie a big, proud bow on his cupboard. And everyone around him smiled, and said "look at that proud man in the cupboard!" +Once upon a time, there were two friends, John and Bob. They went to the park to share their life stories. Bob had a brilliant idea. He wanted them to exchange something special. + +John was excited to share his adventure. He talked about how he had suffered a lot, but never gave up. The challenges he faced were bitter, but he had the courage to face them and move forward. + +Bob was amazed by John's story. He smiled and said, “That's great. You park your life with courage.†They both laughed, and hugged each other. + +John and Bob are still friends to this day. They visit the park every weekend to share their stories, and remember the importance of facing life's challenges with courage. +There was a baby boy called Jack. He really wanted to find a melon. So he went out into the garden to try and find one. + +Jack looked around, but he couldn't see any melon. He felt sad, until he spotted something hidden behind the tree. He ran over to the tree and there, tucked away, was a big, juicy melon! + +Jack was so happy. He called out to his mum who was inside the house. "Mummy, look! I found a melon!" + +His mum smiled and said, "That's great, Jack! How does it feel to find your own melon?" + +"It feels wonderful!" said Jack, and he ran back to the tree, cradling the melon in his arms. +John was walking in the woods. The trees were green and he could hear birds whistling beautifully. He thought it was a wonderful day for a walk. +Suddenly he heard a loud noise coming from near the trees. He was very scared and hid behind a rock. When he looked out again, he saw a scary monster poking around the trees. +John thought he was done for. He felt scared and helpless. But then, he remembered the birds that were whistling in the trees earlier. He took a deep breath, stood up and began whistling with all his might. +The monster heard the whistle and slowly turned to face John. To John's surprise, the monster was smiling. He knew the monster couldn't understand his whistle, but the two of them were now connected in a way. The monster walked away slowly, and waved at John as he left. +John was very relieved. The green trees suddenly seemed brighter, and he knew that he was safe. He smiled and waved back at the monster and then continued his walk in the woods. +One day there was a lonely house. Inside the house lived a small boy. He liked to play with his toy cars in the living room. He had one favorite car, it was red and shiny. + +One day, the boy found an old frame. It was wooden and old, but he thought it was beautiful. He wanted to tie his favorite car to the frame. + +So the boy took some string and tied it around the car and the frame. Then he waited for something to happen. Nothing did. + +The boy was very sad. Suddenly, the string he tied around the frame broke! The frame fell and smashed the car. The boy was so very sad. He had been so lonely and now his favorite car was broken. +Once there was a little girl named Penny. She liked to go for walks and explore the world around her. One day, she saw a teddy bear sitting in a field. She walked up to it and hugged it. It felt so nice and cozy. + +Suddenly, Penny heard a noise behind her. It was somebody laughing. She felt embarrassed and wanted to hide. But then she saw it was just a small rabbit looking at her and smiling. That made her feel better. + +The rabbit hopped up to Penny and gave her a penny. She thanked it and put the penny in her pocket. Then she hugged the rabbit. She felt so happy and warm. + +Afterwards, Penny continued on her walk, feeling happy and hugged by all the wonderful creatures she had met. +Once upon a time there was a sailor. He was very fancy and wore a fine hat. One day he decided to go on a trip and he asked a little boy named Jacob to come along with him. Jacob was only three years old but he was very curious and excited. + +The sailor said to Jacob, "If you come with me, I'll give you a very special gift". Jacob was delighted and he was packed and ready to go. + +The voyage was long and the sailor gave Jacob lots of exciting things to see. Jacob was so happy and he thought that nothing bad could ever happen. + +But when the sailor and Jacob arrived at the seashore, a big storm started to roll in. The sailor got scared and said, "I'm so sorry Jacob, I can't give you the gift now. It's too dangerous for us to stay here. Let's get back home quickly". + +Jacob was so disappointed and he never got the special gift from the sailor. +Alice was very curious one day. She asked her mother why the sky was blue. Her mother laughed and said she didn't know. But then she told Alice that she could ask a mule. So Alice went to the stable, where she saw a mule. She looked up at him and asked him her question. + +"Why is the sky blue?" She asked. + +The mule looked down at Alice, surprised that she had asked him a question. He thought it over for a minute and then he answered her in an impressive way. + +"The sky is blue because the sun's light bounces off the clouds and makes them look blue," he explained. + +Alice was so amazed that the mule had given her an answer. She thanked him and ran off to tell her mother what she had learned. Her mother was just as impressed as Alice. She learned something new from a mule. +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was very worried because she had forgotten to take a shower. + +Suddenly, she heard something. It was her mommy calling out her name. "Time to wake up! You have to take a shower!" + +The princess quickly opened her eyes. She was so worried that she had forgotten to take a shower. She jumped out of bed and ran to the bathroom. + +Once in the shower, the princess quickly washed her hair. But she was still worried. She had woken up so late and was afraid she wouldn't have enough time to get ready. + +But it didn't matter. She did get ready and had a great time with her mommy. +Once upon a time there was an elephant and a mouse who were good friends. One day, the elephant took a long walk with the mouse and he said, “I am going to give you a reward for being such a helpful friend.†The mouse was excited and said, “What is my reward?†The elephant replied, “When we get to the end of this path, you will see.†​ + +When they reached the end of the path, the elephant said, “I value your friendship. Your reward is this delicious piece of cheese.†The mouse was so happy and thanked the elephant for being so kind and generous. From that day forward, they both knew they could always value each other’s friendship. +"Mommy, can I make a start?" asked little Tommy. + +"Yes, of course, Tommy," said his mom. "What kind of start do you want to make?" + +Tommy thought for a while. "Can I make a rich start?" he asked. + +His mom smiled. "Yes, of course," she said. "But how can you make a rich start?" + +Tommy thought some more. Then he put his hands together and said, "I can make lots of friends, and they can help me get rich!" + +"That's very clever, Tommy," said his mom. "It's a great way to make a start to becoming rich!" Tommy smiled and ran off to find his friends. +Once there was a little boy named Bob. He had a bad zipper on his jacket. His zipper always wanted to come undone and it made Bob very angry. He wanted to keep his jacket zipped up, so he had to keep checking it all the time. + +One day Bob went to the park with his mom and his zipper started coming undone again. Bob got so mad he wanted to hit the zipper. He wanted to strike it, but his mom said “No, Bob! That’s not nice. You don’t hit things when you’re mad.†+ +Bob thought about it and then he decided that maybe his mom was right. He tried to be gentle and slowly zip his jacket up. It was very hard to do, but he eventually managed it. + +Then he promised himself that he wouldn’t strike the bad zipper again. He would try to be gentle and take care of it in a better way. +Peter sat in the car seat, watching the world pass by as they drove. He was feeling a bit troubled and wanted something to do. His mom was driving, but when they stopped, she gave him an envelope. + +"What is it?" Peter asked. + +His mom smiled. "It's a surprise, just open it and see!" + +Peter opened the envelope carefully, and inside was a shiny sticker. His eyes lit up! + +"Wow!" he said, smiling. + +His mom chuckled. "Now you can watch the world go by and stick things to the window!" + +Peter was so excited. He watched the trees and clouds go by, sticking the sticker wherever he liked. In no time at all, the window was filled with colorful shapes and patterns that Peter created. + +As he watched, his troubles melted away and he was filled with joy. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tim. He was only 3 years old and he was very brave. One night, Tim's mom put him to bed. After he said his prayers, he closed his eyes and decided to take a nap. Suddenly, Tim heard a loud noise coming from outside. He stood up in his bed, feeling scared. + +He peeked out of his window and saw something that made his heart beat very fast-- a pale monster standing outside! Tim was too scared to move, but he knew he had to do something. So he mustered up his courage and asked the monster, "What do you want?" + +The monster replied, "I'm just looking for a friend. Can you help me?" Tim was so surprised! He wasn't scared anymore and he said, "Sure!" + +So Tim and the monster were friends. Every night, Tim would stand at the window and wait for the monster to come by. They'd chat for hours and have a lot of fun together. Tim and the monster quickly became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, George and Susie were playing in the park. Suddenly, George had an idea. He said to Susie, "Why don't we pretend we're at a hotel?" Susie agreed, so the two of them set up camp under an old oak tree. + +George was really bossy and ordered Susie around to get things set up. He told her to get blankets and pillow, and then to make a sign that said "Hotel". She kept working until the hotel was ready. + +Once everything was finished, Susie said, "Let's get our customers now." So George and Susie ran around the park looking for people who wanted to stay in the hotel. They found the perfect customer, an old man with a suitcase. + +The old man was very happy to be staying at the hotel, and he thanked George and Susie for their hard work. As a reward, the old man gave them a bag of candy. + +George and Susie were so pleased with their hotel that they decided to keep it open every afternoon for their friends. They even hired a real bellboy to help out. +Thanks to George's bossy attitude, the hotel was a big success. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Joe. One day Joe wanted to sail so he hopped onto his sailboat and set out to sea. He sailed for a very long time and eventually he came to a big island. Joe stepped off of his sailboat and onto the island. + +There he saw a mermaid, she was very kind and thoughtful. Joe was so excited and when the mermaid saw him she gave him a big kiss and hugged him tight. Joe thought it was the best day ever and he thanked the mermaid for being so kind and thoughtful to him. + +He didn't want to leave but he knew he had to. Joe waved goodbye to the mermaid, and hopped back on his sailboat and sailed away. He looked back and saw the mermaid still waving and that made him very happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sandra. She was very persistent: no matter what happened, she would keep on trying. + +One day, Sandra wanted to make a mint twist. She went to the store to buy the ingredients and immediately started cooking. + +Sandra's mom saw her and said: “Wow, Sandra, that looks good. Can I help you?†+ +Sandra smiled and said: "I'm doing it on my own, mom. I can make the twist on my own!" + +So, Sandra carefully measured the ingredients and blended them all together. Finally, she came out with delicious, mint twists. + +“You did it!†her mom said. “You are so persistent and I'm proud of you!†+ +Sandra was very proud of her dish. She had worked hard and it had paid off. +Johnny was playing in his garden all alone. He loved playing in the sun, but he wished he had someone to share it with. Suddenly he saw a small orange carrot in the garden and he smiled brightly. "Hello carrot!" Johnny said, looking at the carrot. But the carrot didn't answer, it just stayed still. + +Johnny was a bit unhappy but he decided to pick up the carrot. He wanted to have a friend to play with. He took the carrot into his house and went to his room. He put the carrot on the floor and looked around for his toys to share. He found a stuffed animal and began to play with it. + +Suddenly a voice came from the door. "Johnny, why are you so selfish?" his mom asked. + +Johnny was scared and felt ashamed. He didn't know what to say because he wanted the carrot for himself. + +His mom smiled and said, "It's ok, I understand. But if you want to share, you can ask your friends to come and play with you." + +Johnny smiled. He realised it was more fun to share and be kind. He put the carrot back in the garden, and went outside to ask his neighbours to come and play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She was only three-years-old, but she was very brave. One day, it began to rain. Susie was not scared, but she felt a bit uncomfortable being outside in the rain. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the trees. She looked up to see a monster! Susie was so scared that she screamed. + +The monster said, "What are you afraid of?" + +Susie, still scared, replied, "I'm scared of you." + +The monster said, "You don't have to be scared. I'm not here to hurt you. I'm here to play with you! Do you want to play in the rain with me?" + +Susie thought about it for a moment and decided to take a chance. She smiled and said, "Yes!" + +The monster smiled back, and the two of them began to play and splash in the rain. Susie wasn't scared anymore, and she had a lot of fun with her new friend. The rain made them both wet and cold, but Susie felt warm inside and very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little penguin who loved to peek around. He would peek around the sea, around the icebergs and around his home. One day, the penguin looked up and peeked into the sky. He saw the most yummy looking snowflake and he had an idea. He gathered some of his friends and they all snuck out to peek at the yummy snowflake. + +When they got there, the snowflake looked too high for them to reach. So the clever little penguin used his wings to fly up to the sky and get the snowflake. He brought it down to share with his friends. + +The moral value of this story is that it's better to work together and share with others than to keep something all to yourself. So when you have something yummy to share, don't forget to think of your friends. +It was morning and mother was getting ready for the day. She smiled and said, "Time to clean!" Mother grabbed the broom and started sweeping the floor. As the broom moved back and forth, it cleaned the floor. + +Next, mother got a big bowl and filled it with soapy water. She started scrubbing the counters and the stove. The counters sparkled when she was done. + +After that, mother grabbed a brush and a comb. She went to the livingroom and found her hairy dog. Mother brushed the dog's coat while it wagged its tail. The comb made the dog's hair shiny and smooth. + +When she was done making sure the dog was clean, mother said, "Time to clean up this room!" Mother put the brush and comb away and put the broom back to work. Soon the livingroom was sparkling clean. Mother smiled and said, "Done!" +Once, there was a pink crane. Every day, the crane would turn and turn in circles. One day, the crane noticed a little girl. She stopped and asked, "What are you doing?" +The little girl smiled and said, "I'm dancing!" + +The pink crane was so happy to hear this. She asked, "Can I turn with you?" +The little girl smiled and said, "Yes!" + +So the two of them started turning around and around together, faster and faster. After a while they both tired and stopped. +The little girl asked the pink crane, "Would you like to play again another day?" + +The pink crane nodded and said, "Yes, I would like that very much." And with that, the little girl left. + +The pink crane watched her go, feeling happier than ever before. +Bob was feeling very hard. He had been hoping all day for something fun to do. Then he saw a pencil lying on the floor. He picked it up, and he smiled. It was a surprise! + +Bob started to draw with the pencil. He drew a tree and a house. Then he tried to make a flower, but it looked like a circle. He was very proud of it. + +Bob had so much fun! He hopped around the room and laughed. He forgot how hard he had been feeling. He looked again at his circle. He hoped that it would turn into a beautiful flower. + +Bob took the pencil and made more circles, filling the page with them. He kept hoping, and kept drawing. + +At last he smiled. He had turned all the circles into a big, beautiful flower! Bob was very proud and happy. He had used his pencil to make something special. +Once there was an engine who wanted to help the world. He knew he was a great engine, but he wanted to do something to make the world better. + +One day he decided to pour out love everywhere he could. He started in his home town, where he spread mild kindness to everyone he met. + +Soon, people from all over noticed how much better the world was now that the engine had come to town. They were so grateful for all that he had done. + +The engine was so happy that he had been able to make the world a better place. He learned an important lesson: The most satisfying feeling in life is poured out by helping others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Timmy. He was just three years old and he loved to explore. + +One day Timmy found an old green lock on the floor. He was so curious about it that he picked it up and had a closer look. Suddenly, the old green lock burst open and its pieces started to scatter all over the floor. + +"Oh no!", said Timmy. He was very worried about the bits of the lock. He thought, "How can I put it back together?" + +Just then, a fairy godmother appeared and said, "Don't worry Timmy. I can help you!" She waved her wand and all the pieces of the old green lock scattered around them flew together and made the lock again. + +"Yaaaaay!" shouted Timmy. He was so happy at his godmother's magic. He hugged her and thanked her for helping him to put the old green lock back together. + +"You are very welcome, Timmy," she said with a twinkle in her eye. "Exploring and finding things can be fun, but never forget to be careful!". +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very curious and was always looking for something new to explore. + +One day, Sarah was walking in the park when she heard a sound. It was a melon rolling down the hill. She ran up the hill to see where it was coming from. + +When she got to the top, she saw a beautiful garden with lots of unique flowers and fruits. Sarah was so excited and decided to take a closer look. + +Just then, a kind voice called out to her. It was the gardener. He said, “If you wait here, I can show you something unique. Just listen carefully.†+ +Sarah stayed very still and listened. Then, she heard a very faint sound coming from the melon patch. It was the melon she had heard rolling down the hill! It was the most delicious-looking melon she had ever seen. + +The gardener smiled and said, “This is a unique melon. You can have it if you like.†+ +Sarah was so excited. She thanked the gardener and ran home with the melon. She knew she'd never forget this special day! +Once there was an ancient prince who lived in a far away kingdom. He was happy with his life until one day something bad happened. + +"Why am I so sad?" the prince asked himself. He looked around to find the answer and then suddenly he noticed something. He saw a large door with a sign that said "Do not open!". + +The prince was curious so he opened the door. Inside he found a room full of tears. He wept at the sight of so much sadness. + +Suddenly an old man stepped out from the shadows. He said to the prince, "Do not weep. That sadness is from a time long ago. It has been locked away for years. Leave this door shut and don't let it out." + +The prince understood. He closed the door and left the sad room. He swore never to open it again and find the source of the tears. He would stay happy, no matter what. + +He held that promise in his heart and the kingdom was happy again. +One day, a little girl named Amy wanted to go for a ride in her wagon. She asked her mom if she could use the wagon and her mom said yes in a very kind way. + +Amy was so excited and quickly ran to get her wagon and began to rock it back and forth while saying, “Wee, wee,†as she pretended she was going on an adventure. + +As she moved the wagon back and forth, she saw her cat come by so she stopped rocking and said, “Hi kitty!†But the cat just purred and ran away. + +Amy was a bit sad, but then she heard the voice of her mom. “Let’s go for a real ride in the wagon, Amy!†her mom asked in a kind way. + +Amy was so happy and resumed rocking the wagon as she said, “Yahoo!†Together, they went for a wonderful ride, rocking back and forth in the wagon. It was such a fun time that they never wanted it to end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little boy. His mommy and daddy loved him very much. He liked to draw with crayons and write words. + +One day, the boy went to the park. He saw a stranger sitting on a bench. The stranger did not talk to him, so the boy stayed away. + +The little boy had to go home soon, but he forgot to write something for his mommy. He was worried about getting in trouble, so the boy asked the stranger if he could borrow a pencil. + +The stranger was mad and gave him a mean look. He said no and told the little boy to go away. + +The little boy was scared. He went back home and explained what had happened to his mommy. His mommy smiled and said that it was important to always be kind and patient with strangers. + +The moral of the story is that we should always be kind to others, even strangers. That way, we can build good relationships and avoid angry moments. +Once upon a time, there was a tough infant who loved to take long walks in the park. One day, the infant's mom asked it to take a nap. The infant said 'No!'. Its mom told it that it needed to be tough and take a nap. + +The infant protested again but the mom insisted and said, "It's okay to take a nap. It will make you feel better." So, the infant took a nap. + +When it woke up, it felt so much better and had lots of energy. It felt more ready to take more adventures in the park. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a generous little girl who loved to play. She had a special point for everything she did. + +One day, she was playing with her toys and looking for something to do. Suddenly, she heard a noise from outside. The noise was from her neighbor's house. She got curious so she went out and saw that the neighbor was moving away. + +The little girl was sad. She wanted to say goodbye to her neighbor but she couldn't find her. Then she saw a big package on the doorstep with a note. It said, “For the generous little girl, with love.†+ +The little girl opened the box and saw it was full of wonderful things. She was so excited to show her mom what she got. She thanked her neighbor in her mind and said, “I will miss you.†+ +The little girl started to play with all the wonderful things she got and was happy knowing that even though her neighbor moved away, she was generous enough to give her a special point. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Marina. She loved playing by the sea. One day, Marina's mom asked her if she wanted to sail to a magic island. She said yes and quickly went to get ready. + +Marina and her mom got to the beach. Marina was so excited to get on the sailboat. They put up the sail and off they went. + +The wind was blowing, and the sailboat started to move. Marina could see dolphins jumping in the water and seagulls soaring in the sky. + +When they arrived at the magic island, Marina wanted to explore, but her mom said she had to stay close by. Marina was a bit sad, but she still had fun. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. Marina turned around and saw a big monster! She was so scared that she stepped back and tripped over her mom's foot. + +Marina's mom said, "Oh, it looks like you're feeling a bit guilty. Don't worry, everything is okay." + +Marina smiled and said, "I'm so glad we came here. This island is really magic!" +Jimmy was playing peacefully in his garden when he saw a tube in the corner. He looked at it curiously and went closer to have a better look. He found the tube was filled with a sour liquid that smelled really bad. Jimmy was excited and wanted to taste it, so he lay on the ground and attempted to drink directly out of the tube. + +Suddenly his mom walked into the garden. She saw Jimmy and shouted "No Jimmy, don't do that!" She ran over to him, grabbing away the tube. Jimmy started to cry, he was very upset. His mom rolled her eyes, clearly annoyed, then she explained to Jimmy that the liquid inside the tube was sour and it would make him feel bad if he drank it. + +Jimmy grumbled and looked at his mom with a pout. He started to walk away but his mom smiled and said "Don't worry, I have something better for you!" She opened the fridge and handed him a cold, sweet ice cream cone! + +Jimmy's face lit up with joy. He thanked his mom and enjoyed his treat for the rest of the afternoon. From that day on, Jimmy always remembered to listen to his mother's instructions - the sour liquid in the tube didn't sound too nice anyway! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was playing in the garden. Then, something bad happened! Her ball rolled over to the pond and fell in! The little girl was so upset that she started to cry. + +"It's ok," said a voice coming from the pond. "I'll help!" + +The little girl looked into the pond and saw a pond monster! + +The pond monster said, "Don't cry, I can get your ball for you. Give me your towel and I'll release your ball back to you." + +The little girl handed the pond monster her towel, and the monster put it around the ball and released it back up to the edge of the pond. + +The little girl was so happy and thanked the pond monster for helping her. The pond monster was happy too, but he was also a little hurt because the little girl hadn't wanted to play with him. + +The little girl felt bad for not inviting the pond monster to play and so she said, "Can you come out to the garden and play with me?" + +The pond monster was so excited and followed the little girl back to the garden. They spent the rest of the day playing together and the little girl and the pond monster became the best of friends! +The sun was having a restful night. Little Molly was playing with her cart in the garden. Her eyes turned to the large, dark forest near her house. She felt a bit fearful and her eyes turned back to her cart. + +Her mother then walked out and noticed Molly. She softly asked, "Molly, why do you keep looking at the forest?" Molly nodded and said nothing. Her mother said, "It is ok to be a little fearful. That forest is different and unfamiliar." + +The next day, Molly was playing with her cart again when a small, friendly rabbit hopped out of the forest and waved to her. Molly smiled and waved back at the rabbit. The rabbit then looked to the cart and pointed inside it. Molly opened the cart and found a gleaming chest. She opened it and found a treasure trove of gold! + +Molly was so excited, she picked up the gold and ran back home with her cart, showing her mother the gold. Her mother smiled and said, "See Molly? I told you there were good things in the forest. You just needed to be brave and take the first step." Molly nodded and shared the gold with her family. +Once upon a time, a family was getting ready for a parade. Everyone was very excited! Every year, the family would gather together and watch the parade as it came by. + +This year, something strange happened. The parade didn't come. The family was very upset. They could not understand why the parade would not come. + +Suddenly, the mom realized what had happened. The wind had come and separated the parade! The parade was scattered all around the town. + +The family was very upset. They had been looking forward to the parade all year. So, the family quickly put on their shoes and went out to find the parade. + +It took a lot of searching, but they eventually found all of the parade pieces. Then, they put the pieces back together and watched the parade together as one happy family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to explore the world around him. Every day, he liked to step out of his house and wander around the neighborhood. The sun was always shining, the birds were always singing, and the flowers were always in bloom. + +One day, Tim stepped around the corner and saw something he'd never seen before. It was a pot of steaming hot sauce. He smiled, wondering what kind of sauce it could be. His curiosity made him too eager and he stepped closer to the pot. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his foot. He had stepped on something sharp! Tim felt hurt and quickly stepped back. + +However, he was surprised to see that the pot of steaming hot sauce had a label on the side. It read "Mama's special hurt sauce!" Tim realized by touching the hot sauce, he would have felt much less hurt than he had. He thanked his lucky stars and stepped away from the pot. + +The next time Tim was exploring, he kept an eye out for Mama's special hurt sauce. He knew if he ever stepped on something sharp again, he could always trust in that special sauce to help him feel better. +Once upon a time, there were two little bunnies. They were best friends and did everything together. One bunny was very lucky - he had a shiny gold horn! + +One day, the bunny with the gold horn said, "Let's go and hide in the garden. It's a great game to play!" + +The other bunny smiled and asked, "What should I hide?" + +The lucky bunny replied, "If you have something special, like my gold horn, you should hide it so no one can find it!" + +So they ran off to the garden and the lucky bunny hid his gold horn in the dirt. + +They played hide and seek for a little while and had lots of fun. When it was time for them to go, the lucky bunny remembered where he had hidden his gold horn. He quickly dug it up and put it in his pocket. + +The two bunnies went home happy and the lucky bunny kept his gold horn safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a big purple castle. It was tall and sparkly and had shiny windows. Inside the castle lived a kind prince. He was the ruler of the castle and all the people who lived nearby. One day, the prince decided he would go shoot his bow and arrow. He took a quiver of arrows, and off he went. When he arrived at the field, he took aim at the targets and let the arrow fly. He shot the targets very quickly! After he had finished shooting, he looked up and saw the beautiful purple castle again in the distance. He admired its sparkly towers while walking back home. When he got back to his castle, he knew he'd have a lot of work to do all day long. But, he was happy to be in his big purple castle. +Mommy was getting ready to give Baby a bath. Baby was excited. She loved taking baths and playing with toy boats. + +Mommy said, “Let’s take off your shirt, Baby.†+ +She took off her shirt and stepped into the tub. Mommy squirted some shampoo onto Baby's curly, hairy head. + +Baby giggled and said, “It tickles my ear!†+ +Mommy smiled. She said, “Good. Just keep silly and happy while I bathe you.†+ +Baby laughed and splashed in the tub. Mommy finished washing Baby's hair and then helped her rinse off. + +Afterwards, they dried Baby off and Mommy put her pajamas on. + +Baby was clean and happy and climbed into bed. She said goodnight and drifted off, dreaming of her next bath. +Once upon a time there was a funny little man. He lived in a big house with lots of rooms. The funny little man loved to look for treasure. Every day he searched and searched for something special. + +One day he found something hidden in a box. When he opened the box he saw a fake treasure. He was so disappointed and he wanted the real thing. But he refused to give up and decided to keep looking for something real. + +The funny little man looked and looked until he found another box. This time it was full of real treasure. He was so happy and held it up high. But then he raised it up even higher until it almost touched the sky. + +The funny little man was now happy and content. He had found the real treasure, not the fake one. He was very proud of himself and kept his treasure safe, so that no one else could get their hands on it. + +The End. +One day, Johnny and his mommy went to the park. Johnny saw a big pot and wanted to pick it up. + +Mommy said, "Be careful, Johnny! It might drop and get broken!" + +Johnny said, "OK, Mommy!" He was very careful. He lifted the pot up with both hands and he could feel it was heavy. Johnny held it close and felt its smooth surface. + +When Johnny got to the park, he put the pot down in the grass. He took a few steps back and looked at it. + +Mommy said, "See? You were so careful! That's why it didn't drop. Good job, Johnny!" + +Johnny smiled. He knew he'd done a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a lively little dog named Fido. He loved to play and run in the park. One day, while Fido was playing, he came across a curious oat. He looked at it, sniffed it and quickly ate it all up. + +Fido's owner, Mrs. Smith, saw him and quickly called him over. She said, "Fido, why did you eat that oat?" + +Fido hung his head in shame and replied, "I didn't know, Mrs. Smith". + +Mrs. Smith kneeled down and looked him in the eyes, "I want you to remember, Fido, that when something doesn't belong to you, it's best to leave it alone. Unauthorized release of someone else's belongings can be very bad". + +Fido nodded, understanding the important lesson Mrs. Smith was teaching him. From that day on, he never touched another oat that didn't belong to him and stayed lively while playing in the park. + +The moral of the story is that when it comes to someone else's belongings, it's best to leave it alone. +One day, a Mommy and a 3 year old girl went for a walk to the nice swamp. The swamp was a fun place to explore and look at all the pretty things. + +The 3 year old girl loved the swamp. She saw so many fun things, like frogs and turtles and lots of tall grass. With each step, she noticed something different. + +As it got later, the Mommy and girl had to head back. The girl sadly said goodbye to the swamp and she knew she'd miss it. + +On the way home, they stopped at the beach. The 3 year old girl was so excited to see the water! She played with the sand and saw some pretty shells. + +The Mommy and girl enjoyed their fun day at the nice swamp and the beach. They were glad they went on the adventure and were already looking forward to the next one. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna who loved playing in the garden. She was so excited to find a special screw lying in the dirt that she just had to take it home. + +Anna's mummy saw what Anna had found and said in firm voice, "Anna, where did you get that screw?" +Anna looked up and stared at her mummy feeling guilty. She had forgotten to ask before taking it. +Mummy saw Anna's guilty expression and said again, "Anna, that's not yours. Where did you find it?" +Anna pointed to the garden and quietly said, "There." +Mummy gave Anna a cuddle and said, "Well, let's go and put it back. We wouldn't want someone to miss it." + +So, Anna and her mummy went to the garden together and put the screw back where Anna had found it. +Anna felt happy. She knew that it was the right thing to do! +Once upon a time, there was a clever girl. She liked to pretend a lot. She pretended to be a princess, a teacher and even a bear. One day she came up with a very clever idea. She decided to pretend that her cereal was a special kind of food. The cereal looked like tiny pieces of stones. + +The girl's mom asked her: "What are you going to do with your cereal, honey?" The girl smiled and said: "I am going to pretend it's food." But little did she know that it wasn't a very clever thing to do. + +The girl ate the cereal, but instead of feeling better, the cereal made her stomach hurt. She started to cry and asked her mom for help. Her mom told her: "Honey, you shouldn't pretend that cereal is food. It's not very safe!" The girl felt bad and she never forgot that lesson. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Kyle and Judy. They both liked to play games. One day, they decided to play a game of competition. + +Judy said, “Let’s play a game. The one with the highest result wins!†+ +Kyle said, “Ok, I can do that!†+ +So, they both counted to three and then did the same thing at the same time. They both jumped up and down and tried their best to be the most competitive. + +At the end, Kyle remained the winner. Judy was a bit disappointed, but said, “That’s ok. It was a lot of fun anyway.†+ +“Thanks Judy,†said Kyle. “Let’s do it again soon.†+ +And so Kyle and Judy remained friends and kept playing competitive games. The end. +Once upon a time, a boy called Jack wanted to climb the highest mountain. He was very brave and intelligent and he wanted to prove to himself that he could do it. + +As he started his journey up the mountain, he heard a noise behind him and turned around. To his surprise, there was a giant, who was holding a big weapon. The giant said, "You cannot climb my mountain! Go away!" + +Jack pleaded with the giant, but the giant did not listen. He could see the boy was very brave and intelligent and he thought he would be able to reach the top. + +Jack tried to climb past the giant, but he was too strong. The giant grabbed Jack and threw him off the side of the mountain, and Jack fell to his death. + +The end. +Once there was a little girl called Maggie. Maggie was three years old and wanted to learn as much as she could. One day she wanted to learn about cops. + +Maggie went up to her mum and asked, "Mum, what is a cop?" +Mum replied, "A cop is a person who helps people stay safe. They wear a big uniform and a hat." + +Maggie was curious and asked, "Where can I find a cop?" Mum said, "Sometimes you'll spot one in the town square or driving around in a big car." + +Maggie followed her mum's advice and went to the town square. Sure enough, she spotted a huge police car with a cop inside it. She really wanted to learn more so she asked the cop, "Hello Officer, what do you do all day?" + +The cop smiled and said, "Hi there, I patrol the town and help keep people safe. I also stop people from doing bad things." Maggie smiled, thanked the cop and went back home. + +The moral of the story is that we should always respect people in authority and listen to their advice! +Once upon a time, there was a fat pig. He was very happy and loved to play in the creek. Every day he would count the rocks that he found in the creek. + +One day, the pig found a big, fat rock in the creek. He was so excited he started to count all the other rocks that were around it. He counted 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 rocks. He was very proud of what he had done. + +The pig noticed something strange. He counted again and found that there were 6 rocks. He couldn't believe it. He kept counting and counting until he was sure that he had the right number — 12 rocks! + +The fat pig was so excited. He couldn't wait to tell his friends about his counting adventure in the creek. From then on, he always remembered to count his rocks when he played in the creek. +Once there were two best friends named Mike and Tanner. Mike was very ignorant and never knew how to talk properly. Tanner was a wise one, and always tried to teach Mike the correct words. + +One day they were looking through the fridge in their kitchen. + +"What are you looking for?" asked Tanner. + +"I want to find broccoli," answered Mike. + +Tanner sighed, "Oh, Mike! Broccoli is a vegetable! It will not be in the fridge!" + +But then Mike's eyes lit up. "Wait! I found it! I found some broccoli!" + +Tanner was confused, but he decided to sit back and watch what happened. Mike carefully held the broccoli up to his nose. + +"What are you doing?" asked Tanner. + +Mike smiled and said, "I am raising it, like a real pet! See how it smells?" + +Tanner couldn't believe what he was seeing. He wondered if staying ignorant would make Mike a happier person. But as he watched Mike, Tanner realized that Mike was content with his ignorance and that it made him just as happy as a wise person. Tanner smiled, for he knew that Mike was about to have a wonderful surprise. +Johnny was a three year old boy who loved helicopters. One day he had a bad dream that his toy helicopter was empty. Johnny was very sad and worried. He thought his helicopter would never again be happy. + +But when Johnny woke up, he saw that his daddy had filled the helicopter with new toys. Johnny was happy! He hugged the helicopter tight and made it go up in the air. Johnny circled around the room in his helicopter, pretending it was flying high. + +Johnny's daddy was happy to see Johnny so excited. He knew just how special his son's toy was to him, and wanted the bad dream to be far away. Johnny and his daddy laughed and played until it was time for bed. He snuggled his helicopter close and fell asleep. Johnny was sure his toy had been filled with happy dreams! +Once upon a time, there was a white bunny that lived in the forest. It had the softest and fluffiest velvet fur. Every day, the bunny would wake up, take a bath and then run around the meadow. + +One cool day, the bunny saw a little boy by the pond. The little boy was wearing a long white robe and he was waving to the bunny. The bunny waved back, and the boy smiled. + +The little boy asked, "What's your name?" The bunny looked around but didn't say anything. The boy opened his bag and pulled out some carrots, and he waved them in the air. The bunny came hopping closer and said, "My name is Fluffy!" + +The little boy and the bunny became friends. They played together in the meadow and laughed and talked. Everyday, the little boy would wear his white robe and bring carrots for Fluffy. He would wave at Fluffy and she would wave back. + +And that's how Fluffy and her new friend, the little boy, met. They were very happy friends and Fluffy's white velvet fur shone brightly in the meadow. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old and very polite. One day, Lily was feeling very sad and did not know how to heal her sadness. Suddenly, she had an idea. She realised that she could write it down in her diary. She took her diary out from under her pillow and starting writing. + +Lily wrote about how she was feeling and started drawing some pictures. She wrote about how blue the sky was, about how much she missed her grandpa and about all of the lovely things she enjoyed doing. As she wrote, she began to feel better. + +When she had finished, she read it out loud to her mum. It felt so good to talk. Her mum was so proud and said, 'What a wonderful way to heal, Lily! You are so brave and I'm so proud of you!'. + +Lily smiled. She realized that writing down her thoughts and sharing them had made her heart warm and feel better. She was glad that she had written such a lovely diary! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Phoebe. She was three years old and she liked playing hide and seek. One day, she went outside and saw a pretty aeroplane in the sky. She said, “Wow, I wish I could hide in that aeroplane!†+ +Her daddy laughed and said, “You can’t really hide in the aeroplane, Phoebe. We can’t fly in an aeroplane even if we wanted to. But you can play different kinds of games! Why don’t you try and hide somewhere in the garden?†+ +So, Phoebe ran around the garden and found a nice spot to hide. When her daddy came looking for her, she stayed very still and quiet. After a few minutes, Daddy found her and they hugged. + +Phoebe learned an important lesson that day â€�� it’s not always what it looks like. Although the aeroplane was a pretty sight, she couldn’t actually hide in it like she wanted to. Instead, she used her imagination and found a different game to play. Sometimes, the most fun comes from using your mind instead of relying on what you can see. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. Every day, she liked to bake with her Mommy. She was very excited when Mommy said that today she was going to bake a special treat. + +Mommy said, "Let's use a spoon to mix the ingredients together." + +Lucy said, "Yes!" and grabbed the spoon. But then she remembered that it was cold outside. She opened the door and it was icy outside. + +"It's too cold to bake," she said. "Let's go play inside!" + +Mommy replied, "No. We have to bake a special treat. We can do it if we try." + +Lucy was not sure what to do. Then Mommy said, "Let's get blankets and put them on the floor by the oven. That way we can have a warm spot to bake inside." + +Excited, Lucy got some blankets. Mommy and Lucy spread them on the floor and then they baked their special treat. When it was done, Lucy said, "Yum!" It was delicious! +Once there was a princess called Lily. Lily was fair and wise, although she was still very young. + +One day, Lily was having a tea party with her friends. Everything was going peacefully until the prince walked in. He had a whip in his hands and he started to act unfriendly. + +The prince said to Lily, "Give me all your enchanted jewels or I'm going to whip you!" Lily knew that this wasn't fair so she stood up and said, "No, I will not give you my jewels. That is not what a fair person does." + +The prince was so shocked that Lily was standing up to him. He was so surprised he shouted, "You are the bravest princess I've ever seen!" He immediately put down the whip and vowed to always act fairly from then on. + +Lily said, “It’s never too late to do the right thing. Being fair and kind is the only way.†Ever since that day, the prince acted like a true gentleman, and Lily and her friends lived happily ever after. +Lucy was feeling happy, she wanted to give her mum a big hug. She ran up to her and gave her a big rub on the back. Her mum felt so warm and smiled. + +"Why are you giving me such a warm hug, Lucy?" her mum asked. + +"Because I love you, mum," Lucy said. + +Lucy's mum hugged her back and said, "I love you too, sweetie." + +They stayed like that for a minute, feeling happy and warm. + +Afterwards, Lucy's mum said, "Let's go outside and get some fresh air." + +So they went outside and started to walk through the park, feeling the warm sun on their faces. + +"Mum, can we sit on the grass?" Lucy asked. + +So they sat and Lucy's mum gave Lucy a big rub on the back. It felt so nice that Lucy fell asleep for a few minutes. + +When Lucy woke up, her mum said, "Let's go home now, it's getting late." + +So Lucy and her mum headed home, feeling warm, happy and sleepy. +Alex was three years old and he loved spending time with his Mom. One day, Alex was helping his Mom clean their home and he asked her: +"Mommy, what is this?" +He was pointing at a big white machine with buttons. +"That is our dishwasher," Mommy said. "It is a very useful machine." +"What does it do?" Alex asked. +"It is used to clean dishes," Mommy said. "It means you don't have to wash them by hand." +Alex was amazed. "Wow! That is really useful!" + +After that, Alex and his Mom went outside to play, and Alex learned an important lesson about all things in life. Just like his dishwasher, sometimes it's useful to get a little help from someone else, so that we can do something faster and easier. +So Alex and his Mom went out, each one with an important lesson in their hearts: understanding the value of help, and speaking kindly to others. +Once upon a time there were two toddlers named Jack and Jill. They wanted to go on an adventure, so they put on their special clothes and went outside. + +Jack had a shield in his hands and he said, “Let’s play a game! I’ll pretend to be a knight and you be a princess.†+ +Jill said, “That sounds fun!†+ +They ran around the garden to play their game, then both got tired and Jack said, “Let’s take a nap. I’ll be the knight again and you be the princess. I’ll use my shield to keep us safe.†+ +Jill said, “You are so smart, Jack!†+ +And so the two toddlers cuddled together to sleep in the garden, dreaming of far away adventures and safe behind Jack’s shield. +One day, a little girl named Julie was playing inside her warm home, when suddenly, her mommy called out to her. + +"Julie, can you please come outside with me?" asked her mommy. + +Julie was curious, so she put on her jacket and went outside with her mommy into the cold. + +Julie was about to enter the backyard when her mommy stopped her. + +"Wait, Julie. Before we go any further, I wanted to tell you this." + +Julie looked up at her mommy with curiosity, so her mommy continued. + +"Be careful, Julie, as there is something in the backyard that may be dangerous if you are not careful." + +Julie was scared now, but she was also curious to see what her mommy was warning her about, so she slowly entered the backyard. + +As soon as Julie stepped into the backyard, she saw the source of her mommy's warning - a careless dog running around. She was scared at first, but then the dog barked happily, alarming Julie that it was not as dangerous as it seemed. + +Julie smiled and approached the dog, finally allowing her mommy to enter the backyard too. + +The end. +One summer day, a little girl named Rose went out into her garden. Under the shade of a big tree, Rose found something hidden in the grass. It was a prune! + +It was a big, juicy prune and Rose was so excited that she wanted to eat it right away. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later, when Rose went inside, she wanted to have the prune right away. She decided to put it in the oven and bake it. Rose turned on the oven and put the prune inside. + +Before long, the prune was burned! Rose was so sad when she opened the oven door and saw the burned prune. She knew it was not safe to eat anymore. + +Rose went back outside and found a new prune under the tree. This time she knew not to put it in the oven. She ate it right away and it was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was an old man and a young man. The old man said to the young man, "I will give you a sweet if you do something nice for me." The young man said, "Yes, I will do it." + +So the old man asked him to make a sour face. The young man looked at the old man with a puzzled look. The old man said, "Make a sour face! It's easy." + +The young man replied, "But why do I have to make a sour face?". The old man winked and said, "Just make it!" + +The young man made a face that was really sour. The old man laughed and said, "Good job! Here is your sweet." + +But when the young man bit into the sweet, it was oh-so-sour. He was very surprised and asked the old man why it was sour. The old man replied, "Foolish child, I tricked you! Enjoy your sour sweet." + +The young man felt very sad and he ran away. The old man laughed and laughed. +Once there was a little girl named Ali. She was three years old and very hungry. She had nothing to eat in her house so she went to the store to buy food. + +When she arrived, the clerk asked her what she needed. Ali said she needed chicken. + +The clerk replied, “I'm sorry, but we don't have any chicken left. Anything else?†+ +Ali was very sad and said, “No, that's all I need.†+ +The clerk felt bad for her and asked if he could do anything else for her. Ali shook her head and said she was sorry that she couldn't get chicken. + +The clerk gave Ali some candy and told her it was on the house. Ali was so happy and thanked the clerk for his kind act. She ran home and shared the candy with her brother. + +It was a happy ending for Ali. She learned that when you need something, it's ok to feel sorry if you can't get it. +One day, a little boy named Sam went outside and discovered a stone. He picked it up and thought it was so cool. He couldn't wait to show it to his mom. + +He ran inside and showed her the stone. His mom was so excited to see it. She asked Sam what he was going to do with the stone. + +Sam said he wanted to keep it and hide it from his friends. So his mom helped him hide it. + +A few days later, his friends came over to play. Sam found himself wishing he could show them the stone, but he had already hidden it and was embarrassed to tell them. + +But then, one of Sam's friends said they had found a stone outside. Sam was so happy and was not embarrassed anymore. He proudly showed the stone off to all his friends, and they thought it was cool. + +They all had a great time playing with the stone. Sam and his friends laughed, smiled and had lots of fun. Sam was so glad he discovered the stone. +Once upon a time there was a big house. In this big house lived a big family. The family liked to wear big jewelry. + +One day, the family heard a knock on the door. When they opened the door, they saw a big bird with a box in its beak. Inside the box was the biggest, most beautiful jewelry the family had ever seen. They eagerly put on the jewels and beamed with happiness. + +Ever since then, when the family heard a knock on the door, they knew that it was the bird bringing them a new piece of jewelry. They were always excited to be the lucky owners of the big, beautiful jewelry. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a thief. He was very busy looking for things to take away from people. One day, he saw a little girl. He decided she looked like an easy target. The thief tried to snatch her bag, but she held on tight. + +The little girl yelled out to the thief, "Please don't take my things. Everything I have means a lot to me." + +The thief was about to take the bag anyway, when the girl said, "If you take my things, it won't change how you feel inside. You will still be lonely and sad." + +The thief was surprised by her wise words. In that moment, he realized that being a thief doesn't change anything. He didn't take the bag, and walked away feeling sad and lonely. He learned his lesson: being a thief won't make you happy. +Once upon a time, there was a stale candle. It was so lonely! The candle was all alone with no one to keep it company. + +Suddenly, the candle heard a noise outside. It was coming closer and closer. In walked a little boy carrying a box filled with empty boxes, wood and string. The boy looked at the candle and said, "What are you doing here all alone?" + +The candle replied, "I am so lonely and I don't have anyone to keep me company." + +The little boy smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will build something to keep you company. He began to build with the materials in his box. After an hour, there was a beautiful new house for the candle. + +The candle was so happy to finally have something to keep it company. It shone brighter than ever and was never lonely again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very adorable and always looking for something fun to do. One day, Sarah saw a bee flying around, and she wanted to catch it. She quickly ran to catch up with the bee, but each time it flew away a little further. + +"Oh, dear," said Sarah, "I can't seem to reach it." + +Then, something magical happened. The bee flew back to Sarah and started to fly around her head. Sarah quickly reached out her hands and was surprised to feel the bee land softly on her palm. She smiled. + +"Look at me, I caught a bee!" said Sarah, looking very proud of herself. + +She waved good-bye to the bee and watched it fly away into the sky. Sarah had a wonderful time catching this adorable bee, and she would remember this day for a long, long time. +Once there was a horse named Sunny. Sunny was a nice horse. He had a rough fur and he liked to eat apples. + +One day, Sunny was in the field. He looked around and saw a small hill. He decided to go and explore the hill. He walked and walked until he reached the top. + +Suddenly, something strange happened. The ground started to shake and Sunny saw the hill growing higher and higher until he was standing on the very top. Sunny thought it must be magic! + +Just then, a voice spoke from below. +"Please don't be scared, Sunny. I will make you rise to the top of this hill." + +Sunny looked around and saw a man smiling at him. + +"Don't worry, Sunny. I'll make sure you get back down," said the man. + +And with a wave of the man's hand, the hill stopped rising and Sunny was safe. He was happy he got to ride the rough hill and meet the man who made him rise to the top. +Once there was a little girl named Sugi. She was only three years old and was always full of energy. She was loved by all who knew her and she loved exploring the world around her. + +One day Sugi's mother took her to a big field. Sugi was very excited, she had never been to this field before. She ran around, taking in all the fresh smells and exciting sights. Suddenly she came across an old boot that was lying in the grass. + +Sugi was intrigued by the boot and wanted to explore it further. But her mother warned her not to go near it. + +"It could be dangerous, Sugi," her mother said to her sternly. + +But Sugi didn't care, she wanted to get a closer look. She started to walk towards the boot, but her mother stopped her, lifting her up into the safety of her arms. + +"I care about you Sugi, so I won't let you go near that boot until I know it is safe," her mother said lovingly. + +The next day Sugi's mother told her that their neighbor's bull had been roaming around in the field overnight. She said that the boot she found yesterday was probably thrown by the bull and it was a good thing Sugi didn't go near it. Sugi was relieved to know that it was not dangerous after all. + +Sugi smiled, grateful for her mother +Once there was an enormous creature who lived in a huge castle in the sky. It had two little eyes and two long tentacles. + +One day, the creature decided to explore the world, so it flew out of its castle. In the distance it spotted a seat – a fluffy cloud chair with a rainbow-coloured seat belt. + +The creature flew closer to the seat and called out, “Hey seat, are you free?†+ +The seat replied, “Yes I am. Will you attach yourself to me?†+ +The creature smiled and said, “Yes, of course!†+ +The creature then attached itself to the seat, and with a flap of its wings, flew off into the horizon. They flew higher and higher, until they could see the entire world below. It was magnificent and enormous. The creature smiled in joy and held on tight as they flew away. +Susie was playing with her toys in her room. She had everything organized on her shelves. Suddenly, she heard a loud sound outside. She looked out her window and saw that a big vase had dropped from the roof. + +Susie was curious, so she ran outside. She saw her neighbor, Mrs. Smith, standing in front of the broken pieces of the vase. When Susie got closer, Mrs. Smith said to her, "Oh Susie, I dropped the vase. What shall we do now?" + +Susie thought for a while. Then, she took a broom and started to clean the pieces of the vase. With Mrs. Smith's help, the pieces were soon all in one place. Then, together they cleaned the sidewalk, and everything was organized again. + +Mrs. Smith thanked Susie for her help. Susie smiled and said, "It was no problem. We did a good job!" +Mum was playing with her three year old daughter outside in the garden. It was a warm, sunny day. Suddenly, the girl saw a monster zooming high in the sky. She was so excited that she ran after it. Mum followed her. + +Mum: "What's that, baby?" + +Girl: "Monster!" + +Mum: "Wow, it's really zooming fast!" + +The monster was zooming so fast that they couldn't catch it. Suddenly, it disappeared into the gloomy sky. It was gone. + +The girl had now forgotten about the monster and was happily playing with her toys. Mum was relieved that the monster had gone. She hugged her daughter and said "Let's go play inside now, it's getting gloomy outside." +One day, Little Mark was walking through the park, when he found a big hairy caterpillar. He couldn't believe his eyes. Little Mark was so happy to see the creature, he squatted down and put out his little palm. + +"Hi caterpillar," Little Mark said gently. + +The caterpillar slowly crawled on to Little Mark's palm. Then, the caterpillar began to rub its head on Little Mark's hand. + +"Oh, you like to be rubbed," Little Mark said with a smile. + +He began to rub the caterpillar's head with his index finger. Then, he moved his finger down the caterpillar's back. + +The caterpillar was so peaceful and content in Little Mark's palm. He felt so lucky that this hairy, friendly caterpillar chose him as its new friend. After a few minutes, Little Mark slowly and carefully released the caterpillar back into the park. + +Little Mark smiled with joy, thinking about his furry new friend. He knew that he would never forget the day he made a new friend in the park. +One day, Jack was playing outside in his garden. He saw a big tree and he decided to climb up it. It was quite difficult but he managed to get up there. + +When he reached the top, he saw a hive in the tree full of honey! Jack got very excited; he wanted some of the honey. He started to complain but he did not know how to get it. + +Suddenly, a bee flew past him and said," Hey! What do you want?" Jack told the bee that he wanted some of the honey. The bee thought for a moment, then said,"You can have some honey if you bring me some jam!" + +Jack ran off to get the jam that he found in his kitchen. He returned with the jam and the bee said," Okay, now I'll open the hive and you can take some honey!" + +Jack clapped his hands in excitement and scooped some honey from the hive with his fingers. He thanked the bee for being so kind and ran off with his honey. Jack's mum was so pleased with the honey that she made Jack some delicious toast with jam! +Once there was a little girl named Jayda. She felt very miserable because she had a cold. Her mom took her to see the doctor. Jayda felt a little scared of the doctor as he asked her questions. He listened to her chest with a funny machine and then gave her medicine. + +The doctor told her to get lots of rest and sent her home with some soup. Jayda felt a little bit better and went to bed. She heard her mom zip up her sweatsuit and then tuck her in. + +The next day, Jayda felt much better. She woke up and went outside to play. She ran around in the yard and even zip-lined across the driveway. Jayda was so excited that she was feeling well again. + +The doctor had helped her feel better and Jayda was very grateful. She never wanted to feel miserable again! +Timmy was on his beach holiday. He had been looking forward to it for weeks: surfing with his parents and playing on the sand. + +Today he decided to try something new. As he was walking, he saw a big wave crashing against the shore. He got so excited, he couldn't help shouting: "I want to dive in!" + +His mom looked at him and said: "Timmy, the water is very cold today." + +Timmy didn't want to give up, so he replied: "I don't mind. Please let me try!" + +His mom smiled and said: "Be careful then." + +Timmy ran towards the wave, held his breath and jumped in. He felt the cold water around him, and he kept swimming until he felt the wave around him. He had done it! He had dived into the wave! + +Timmy was so happy with himself. He swam back to the beach and ran to his mom and dad. His eyes were shining with joy and his smile was wider than ever! +Once there was a little girl called Maggie. She was very excited to get a new model house from her parents. Maggie hoped that she could finally stop playing with her boring old toy. So when she opened the box, she found the most beautiful house of her dreams. + +Maggie was so busy having fun with her new model that she ignored her mom when she came in. Her mom said with a worried voice, "Maggie, what are you doing?" But Maggie was too busy to answer back. + +Maggie's mom smiled and said, "No matter what you do, I will always love you." Maggie finally looked up and realized she had been so busy with her new toy, she had been ignoring her mom. She hugged her mom tight and said she was sorry. + +Maggie's mom was very happy with her daughter's apology. Both of them hugged and laughed, and Maggie's worries were gone. From that day, Maggie never ignored anyone, no matter how exciting a toy she had to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a wild cat named Jasper. He liked to take naps in the sun, and was a curious fellow. One day, Jasper went exploring and stumbled upon an old case. He felt drawn to the case, so he decided to rub it. + +Jasper found that when he rubbed it, the case would make funny noises. So, he kept rubbing and rubbing until, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed somebody. + +The person said, “Oh, hello there, Jasper! What are you up to?†+ +Jasper answered, “I found this case and I’m rubbing it! It makes funny noises.†+ +The person laughed and said, “That’s so funny! Why don’t you open it?†+ +Jasper was curious, so he opened the case and was very surprised with what he found. In the case were delicious snacks and a wild surprise. Jasper ate the snacks and hugged the surprise – it was a wild new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a cow. The cow was sitting in the meadow, chewing on some grass. Suddenly, a little girl came running through the meadow. + +The cow looked up and said, “What do you have there little girl?†+ +The little girl smiled and held out her hands. She had a delicious, ripe apple. + +The cow said, “Mmm, that smells delicious! Can I please have a bite?†+ +The little girl giggled and handed the apple to the cow. The cow chewed it slowly and enjoyed every single bite. + +Once the apple was all chewed up, the cow thanked the little girl for the delicious snack and went back to grazing. The little girl smiled and said goodbye. Then she skipped away with a happy heart. +Once there was a nosy duck named Max. He always wanted to know what was going on, even when he didn't need to. One day, he saw two children playing with a plastic toy. He was so nosy that he started to follow them around, wanting to know more. + +The children saw him, so the smaller one, who was called Jerry, said "Hi Max! What do you want?" +Max replied cheerfully, "I saw you had a plastic toy and wanted to know more! Can I have a look?" + +Jerry smiled and said, "Of course you can! But we must be careful with it. Let's play together and share the toy, ok?" +Max thanked Jerry and from that day on, he was careful and remembered to share, instead of always being nosy and wanting to know everything. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to remember to share and be kind, instead of being nosy. It's important to say "Thank you" when someone does something for you. +Once there was a mommy and daddy and their little girl, who was three. She loved going for rides in the car, and looking out the window. One day mommy and daddy said, "We're going for a ride!" Little girl was so excited! + +When they got in the car, mommy and daddy looked at each other and said, "Let's go!" Then they started to drive. They went and went, and saw lots of cars in the traffic. It was busy! + +Little girl was getting tired, so mommy said, "It's time to take a nap." She snapped her fingers and the car stopped. Little girl said, "Where are we?". Daddy answered, "We stopped to get some lunch. It's very expensive here, so let's eat quickly and go." + +Little girl was happy. She ate her lunch very fast. Then they got back in the car and started driving again. Little girl opened her eyes and said, "I'm not tired anymore! Let's go, go, go!" + +Mommy and Daddy smiled, and off they went. They drove and drove, until they were finally home. Little girl said, "That ride was fun!" +Once upon a time there was a clumsy elephant. He wanted to go to the bathroom but he was scared. He was too scared to dare! + +But then he heard his friend the hippo say, "Come on, clumsy elephant! I dare you to go!" + +The elephant was brave enough to take the dare and he slowly made his way to the bathroom. He was so excited when he finally arrived! + +The elephant was so happy that he had been brave enough to take the challenge that he decided to give the hippo a dare. "Hippo, I dare you to do a cartwheel!" + +The hippo laughed. She said, "That's not a real dare, but I'll do it anyway!" She gave it her best try, but it was too hard for her and she fell over, giggling. + +The elephant and the hippo laughed and laughed at the clumsy cartwheel! +Once upon a time, there was a little lizard named Sammy. Sammy liked to lay in the sun and take naps. One day, Sammy found a delicious looking bug and wanted to eat it, but another lizard was laying nearby and wanted the bug too. + +"That bug's mine!" Sammy exclaimed. The other lizard gave Sammy a sad look. + +"Please share," the other lizard said. + +Sammy shook his head and said, "No! I found it first and I'm going to eat it." + +The other lizard sighed and said, "You're being selfish." + +Sammy ignored the other lizard and continued to lay there and eat the bug, refusing to share. + +The other lizard gave up and walked away, looking very sad. Sammy just shrugged and continued to eat the bug, not feeling guilty about being selfish. +Once upon a time there was a modern house and one day a glass appeared in the house. A little girl and her brother were visiting the house together, and when the girl saw the glass, she got very excited. + +The girl asked her brother, "What is that?" Her brother replied, "That glass is just for us. We can play with it!" + +The girl and her brother started playing with the glass and they had so much fun. After a while, the glass started to disappear. The girl was very sad and said, "Where did it go?" + +Her brother replied, "Don't worry, the glass didn't go away. It just changed shape!" The brother explained that the glass had changed shape, but still remained in the house. The girl was happy that the glass didn't disappear and they went back to playing again. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy bunny. One day, the bunny was exploring the world and decided to climb the stairs. The bunny hopped and hopped, until it reached the top of the stairs. + +At the top of the stairs, the bunny saw a door. He tried to open it, but it was locked. + +“Who can help me open this door?†the bunny asked. + +Just then, a bird flew by. “I can help you,†he said. + +The bird pulled on the door handle and the door opened. “Yay!†said the bunny, and he hopped in. + +As soon as the bunny entered the room, he saw a cage. Inside the cage was another bunny. “Let me out!†the bunny cried. + +The bird and the bunny looked around the room and found the key to the cage. The bird used the key to release the other bunny. + +The two bunnies hugged and jumped with joy. They thanked the bird for helping them. The bird smiled and flew away. + +The two bunnies hopped down the stairs and enjoyed their newfound freedom. They stayed healthy and kept exploring. The end! +Max was walking down the street on a hot summer's day. He had never felt so hot before, he felt as if he was going to melt. Suddenly, Max noticed a stadium across the street. He had never seen a stadium before and he was curious. He crossed the street and walked towards the stadium. + +Max opened the doors and walked inside. He was so amazed at the big, empty space. He felt like he was in a giant playground. He looked around and noticed an ordinary ice cream van parked in the corner. Max's eyes lit up with excitement. + +Max: "Mommy, can I have some ice cream?" + +Max's Mommy chuckled and replied, "Yes, you can have an ice cream." + +Max eagerly ran towards the van and ordered his favorite flavor - strawberry. After a few minutes, the ice cream was ready. Max slowly licked his ice cream as it slowly melted in the summer heat. + +Max could not stop smiling as he enjoyed his delicious, ordinary ice cream. He was so happy to discover the stadium and the ice cream. From that day, Max visited the stadium every day to get a delicious ice cream. +Once there was a little boy named Todd. He was three years old and lived by the sea. He loved collecting shells on the beach and would always pick up the prettiest one that he could find. + +One day, Todd went to the beach with his parents and he spotted the most perfect shell. He carefully balanced the shell in his hand and was very careful not to drop it. It had so many colours! He was so excited. + +Suddenly a large wave came and caught him by surprise. He dropped the shell and was very nervous. Todd ran away and started to cry. + +Just then, his dad called out to him, holding the same shell that he had found! He had gone back and retrieved it. Todd smiled, feeling much more relaxed. From then on, Todd was always careful to balance his shells when he visited the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jenny who loved to sing. She would sing all day long and she knew all the words to each and every song. One day, she was standing in her backyard and started to sing her favorite song. + +Suddenly, a weird note floated through the air and landed at her feet. She bent over to pick it up and saw that there were strange markings on it. Just then, a voice said, "That note is meant for you". + +Startled, Jenny turned around and saw an old man standing there. He smiled and said, "You must take that note and keep it safe. It's very important". Jenny thanked the old man and promised to keep it safe. + +The next day, she saw the old man again and he asked her if she had kept the note safe. Jenny nodded and said she had, and the old man nodded with approval. He told her that the note held the clues to a special adventure and she was just one step away from the start of a wonderful new journey. Jenny was so excited and could not wait to go on her adventure. She put the weird note in her pocket and headed off to start her adventure. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers called Joe and Mike. Joe was a little older than Mike, but they were both very excited to go to the beach. + +"Let's dig a hole and bury something!" Said Joe. + +"Yes! What can we bury?" Asked Mike. + +Joe thought for a while. "Let's bury this smooth stone" he said. He picked up a round, smooth stone and put it in the hole. + +The brothers filled the hole with warm, damp sand until the smooth stone was completely buried. Then they patted down the sand until it was very flat. + +"We did it, Mike!" said Joe. + +"Yes, we did!" said Mike. + +The brothers smiled and shared a big hug. They had buried something together and felt very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was three years old and loved to collect beans wherever she went. + +One day, Sarah went to the garden to find some thick beans she had seen there before. She filled her bucket with bundles of beans and collected as many as she could. + +When Sarah proudly returned to her house, she had a huge pile of thick beans in her hands. Mum asked, "What have you collected, sweetheart?" + +Sarah replied, "Beans! Lots and lots of beans!" + +Mum smiled and said, "That’s fantastic. Now, let's make something special with those beans. How about a thick bean soup for dinner?" + +Sarah was excited and said, "Yes! Let's do it!" + +So, Sarah and Mum cooked the thick bean soup and had a delicious dinner together. Sarah was very happy to have collected the beans and watched them turn into a special meal. +Once upon a time there was an old man who felt very cold. He shivered as he went outside. The sky was dark and the stars twinkled in the night sky. He looked up at the universe and felt very small. + +The old man continued walking and felt a cold wind. He rubbed his arms to keep warm, but he shivered even more. Suddenly, he saw a bright light in the distance. He followed it until he came to a small house with smoke coming from the chimney. + +The old man entered the house, hoping for some warmth. He was greeted by a bitter woman. She offered him a cup of hot tea, which he gratefully accepted. For a moment, the old man felt happy as the warmth thawed his frozen body. + +But then he heard the woman say, “Now that I’ve got you in here, you can never leave!†The old man shivered in fear and knew that he was now a prisoner in her house. He realized he would never again see the beauty of the universe. + +The old man's bad dream had come true. +Andy and his mom went on a shopping trip. He pointed at all the different sorts of things he saw in the store. They went to the toy section and Andy saw a bunch of different things he wanted. He was so excited! + +But when he tried to pick up one of the bigger toys, it was too heavy. Andy felt embarrassed. His mom tried to help him, but it was still too heavy for him. + +Suddenly, his mom had an idea. She found some colorful blocks and showed Andy how to put them together to make the same shape as the toy. Andy was so excited to be able to build his own toy! He worked hard and soon he was finished. + +He was so proud of his work and his mom was proud, too! She gave him a big hug and they both looked around the store to find something else fun to do. At the back of the store, they found a big room with lots of hiding places. They played a game of hide and seek, with Andy hiding under the tables. + +Andy and his mom had the best time at the store. Andy was so proud of what he had made with the blocks. He was so happy that he didn't feel embarrassed anymore! +One morning, Andy was looking in the fridge. He saw some yummy food. He wanted to eat it all up. + +He thought of an idea. He took some food and put it in a big bag. Then he put on his coat and ran out the door. + +But as soon as he stepped outside, he felt a chill. He felt weak. Too weak to run with the bag of food. So he put the bag on the ground, ready to pick it up later. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. "Hey you! What do you think you're doing?" + +Andy looked around and saw a big man. "I was getting some food," Andy replied. + +The big man said, "That food is mine! Give it back!" But before Andy could respond, the bag of food vanished! + +Andy was so scared. He ran home as fast as he could. He was too weak to argue with the big man. + +When he got home, the food was still gone. He had nothing to eat. His plan had ended in failure. +Mum and baby were walking to the market. As they were walking, baby saw a big dog. It was so big that it made baby a bit scared. Mum picked up baby and said, "It's ok, baby. It won't hurt you." + +The baby felt better and started to crawl again. When they got to the market, Mum put baby down to explore. The market was full of people and things. But baby was still a bit scared of the crowds and noises. + +Mum noticed baby was scared and said, "It's ok to be scared. But if you keep on trying, you will surprise yourself. Would you like to try crawling around the market?" + +Baby thought about it and then said, "Yes, I will try." So baby started to crawl around the market. As he crawled, he didn't feel scared anymore. He saw lots of exciting things. He even waved hello to some of the people. + +When they left the market, baby wasn't scared anymore. He was so proud of himself! He had conquered his fear and had a wonderful time at the market. +Once upon a time, there was a large and beautiful lake. Each day, children would come and observe the gentle wave of the lake. They would play in the water and feel the warm sun shining on them. + +One day, a girl with long hair came to the lake. She had never seen the lake before, so she was eager to play in the water. She started observing the wave and the shiny reflections in the water. + +The girl got so carried away that she skipped right into the water and started splashing around. Suddenly, she heard a loud, broken sound coming from under her feet. She became very scared and started heading out of the water. + +She heard a voice coming from the shore. It was a man who was looking straight at her. He shouted to the girl, "Don't you know it is dangerous to be in the water? You must look before you jump in!" + +Unfortunately, the girl's bad luck only seemed to follow her. She had broken the lake, and now the wave was gone. No one showed up in the lake ever again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mandy. Mandy was only three years old and she loved exploring. + +One day, Mandy went outside and she saw an old theater nearby. She was very curious and decided to explore. She went inside and it was so exciting! There were bright colors, lots of comfortable chairs, and a big screen. + +Mandy was so happy that she started to relax. She found a sweet candy and she shared it with a lady sitting nearby. The lady said to Mandy, "Thank you for the sweet candy. Would you like to go to the movies together?" + +Mandy could not believe her luck. She smiled and said "Yes!" + +The two of them watched a movie and afterward, Mandy felt relaxed, happy, and excited. She thanked the lady for the special day and ran home to tell her mom all about her adventure at the theater. +One day, Jack and his family were sitting at the table for dinner. Jack's little brother said, "Can I have a biscuit?" + +Jack's mom said, "No, I don't permit that. Jack just had one before dinner, so now it's time to eat our meal." + +Jack's brother was jealous of him, and his eyes filled with tears. He said, "But I want one!" + +Jack said, "You can have one after dinner, if Mom permit it." + +Jack's brother shook his head, still jealous. He said, "No, I want it now!" + +Jack's mom said, "No, you have to eat your dinner first. That's the way it works, and I won't permit it any other way." + +Jack's brother started to cry, still feeling jealous. But in the end, he ate his dinner and got his cookie afterwards. Everyone was happy, and they all enjoyed their meal. +Once upon a time there was a icy queen who lived in a big castle. She was tall and has long, shiny hair. Every morning, the queen would open the window in her bedroom and she would look out into the garden. The garden was full of beautiful flowers that bloomed in all different colors. + +The queen smiled when she saw the flowers blooming. She loved to see all the different shades of yellow and pink and blue. The queen would often go down to the garden and pick some of the flowers for herself. + +But one day when the queen opened the window she noticed something strange. Every flower was a beautiful blue! All the flowers had bloomed in the color blue in the garden. The queen was so excited to see the blue flowers she went down to the garden to pick some of the icy flowers. + +The queen was very happy when she went back to the castle. She kept the icy blue flowers in a special vase in her room. Every morning the queen would look out into the garden and smile when she saw the flowers in the color blue. The blue flowers always made her happy. +Once upon a time there was a piano in a big room. It was very old and had been in the room for a long time. + +One day, a little girl came into the room and sat down at the piano. She had never played a piano before, but she loved the way it looked. + +An old man who had seen the little girl playing the piano came up to her. He was very compassionate and offered to teach her how to play. The little girl happily agreed and they both sat down at the piano. + +The old man taught the little girl all the basics of playing the piano, and she slowly started to learn. She was a very hard worker and eventually she started to play the piano beautifully. + +The old man was very proud of the little girl. He gave her a big hug and said, "You are very talented. You have a gift." The little girl smiled and thanked the old man for teaching her, then she said goodbye and ran off to tell her mom and dad about her new skill. +Jessie was a kind girl who liked to help out the animals. One day, she decided to make a coat for the sheep at her grandparent's farm. She told her grandpa that she was looking for some soft and warm wool. + +Grandpa smiled and said, "I think there is some wool in the barn". + +Jessie rushed to the barn, and sure enough, she found a pile of soft and warm wool. Jessie was so happy to find all the wool that she needed to make the blanket. + +Throughout the day, Jessie worked on the blanket. She felt so proud when she was finished with it. She wanted to give it to the sheep as soon as she could. + +So, the next morning, Jessie put on her coat and ran out to the field. The sheep were so excited to get the blanket, and they kept warm and cozy with it all winter long. Jessie was so glad that she could keep them warm and happy with her kind act. +Once there was a little girl. She was walking in the woods. Then she saw a woman. The little girl thought the woman was pretty, so she said hi. + +But then the woman seemed scared. She looked over her shoulder and started to run away. The little girl was confused. Why was the woman scared? + +The little girl decided to follow her. When the woman stopped, the little girl asked why she was scared. But the woman just shook her head and said nothing. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard loud voices. A group of men appeared. The little girl realised the woman was running away from them. The men started chasing the woman. The little girl couldn't help but be scared too. + +The little girl ran home, feeling sad. She had learned an important lesson. Never trust strangers. +Lola was very excited. She saw a comet in the sky! It was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. She couldn't wait to go outside and grab it. + +So, Lola asked her mom if she could go outside and get it. Her mom said no and warned her not to touch it. But Lola was spoiled, so she ignored her mom and ran outside. + +She was about to grab the comet when a giant wave suddenly came up from the sea and swept her away. + +Lola screamed for help, but no one heard her. The wave took her far away and no one ever saw her again. + +The wave had foreshadowed Lola's fate. No matter how excited she was, it was a bad idea to go outside and try to grab the comet. +John had a beautiful folder with him. He was so excited to open it and see what was inside. + +John's mom asked, "What do you have there, John?" + +John replied, "It's a folder, I found it outside!" + +His mom smiled, "Oh, let me see!" + +John opened the folder slowly and inside was a red pencil. He couldn't believe it! + +His mom said, "What a beautiful pencil! Now you can draw and write." + +John smiled as he took out the red pencil and started to draw a picture. He was so proud of his new pencil. + +Suddenly, he heard a loud snap. It came from his folder. When he opened it, he saw a surprise; it was a new pair of scissors! + +John smiled and said to his mom, "Look at what I found!" + +His mom said, "What a beautiful gift! Now you can make all sorts of paper crafts." + +John couldn't believe his luck. His folder filled with surprises had made his day. +Maddy was packing her bag for a picnic in the park. She was so cheerful as she packed her bag with treats for her and her best friend. + +When Maddy was finished she called out to her friend, "Will you come for a picnic together?" Her friend agreed and soon they were ready to go. + +The two friends walked to the park. When they arrived, they saw a big stand with new games. They were so excited to play the games. + +They heard someone calling out near the stand, "Hey everyone, let's play a game. Who wants to join?" Maddy and her friend cheered. + +They ran over to the stand and joined in the game. It was so much fun! After playing several games, Maddy had to go home. Her friend said goodbye as she left with her bag packed. + +Maddy felt very cheerful to have spent the day with her best friend. +One day, Bobby was playing with his clay. He loved how soft and squishy it felt in his hands. He was using it to make a special sculpture for his parents for their anniversary. + +Suddenly, his clay started to feel dry and stiff. It wouldn't stick together. Bobby tried to make it work by adding a little water, but it didn't help. + +Bobby was really upset. He had worked so hard on his special sculpture and now it didn't feel the same. + +He decided to take a walk. As he walked, he noticed something unusual. It was a big bucket of wet clay. He looked at it in surprise. + +Bobby felt so excited. He knew this clay was perfect for his project! He quickly grabbed some of the clay and took it home. + +When he got home, Bobby was able to finish his sculpture. His parents were so happy when they saw it! + +Bobby learned that day not to give up — even if things seem unusual. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joe. He was so nice and kind that his friends wanted to be around him all the time. Joe was very excited because he had a special surprise for them. + +One day, the friends got together and Joe said to them, "I have something to show you! I can shoot arrows!" They all laughed and said, "That is not possible!" + +The next day, Joe was reading the news and saw an article about the local archery tournament. He decided he would shoot in it, and it would be his surprise for the friends. + +On the day of the tournament, Joe and his friends went together to watch him shoot. Joe was so excited! He was a natural! He was hitting the target with ease. Everyone was cheering for him, it was so nice! + +After the tournament, Joe's friends admitted that they were wrong and it was amazing that he could shoot arrows so good. They congratulated Joe and wished him good luck for any future tournaments. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved adventure. One day he decided to go for a walk in the woods. As he walked, he heard a noise coming from a big tree. He walked towards it and peered inside. He saw a big green parrot sitting in the tree. The boy waved to the parrot, but the parrot stayed still. + +The boy tried to get the parrot to move, but no matter what he did, the parrot stayed still. He wondered what he should do, but he couldn't think of anything. So he decided to give the tree a chance and he reached out his hand and opened the tree's door. + +Inside, a gust of wind blew. The boy's hands felt rough from the wood. Then the parrot flew away and the boy followed it. It led him deep into the forest and he soon realized that it was taking him somewhere special. + +The parrot led the boy to a special place. There, he opened a door to a hidden chamber. Inside, he found a bag full of treasures. He had gone on a big adventure and found something amazing! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Adam. He loved to celebrate with his friends at school. One day, he brought a beautiful rose to school for his teacher. Everyone was excited and cheered for Adam! + +The teacher was so happy she asked Adam to come up to the front of the room. She thanked him for the rose and gave him a big hug. Adam felt special and beamed with joy. + +Later on, Adam was playing games in his room when he accidentally broke the rose. He felt sad and started to cry. + +His mom came in and said, "Don't cry, Adam. Sometimes things get broken, but that doesn't mean you can't still celebrate it for the time you had it." She hugged him and then took the rose out of his hand. + +Adam smiled, feeling better. He was glad he still got to celebrate the rose, even though it was broken. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Veronica and Bobby. Veronica was a bunny and Bobby was an elephant. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, Veronica asked Bobby if he wanted to play a game. He said yes! Veronica said, "Let's try to find the hidden crayon and unite it again!" + +Bobby got very excited. He said, "Where is the hidden crayon?" Veronica said, "It's in the garden!" So they both hopped to the garden and started looking for the hidden crayon. + +After searching, they found a crayon in the garden hidden under the leaves. Then they worked together and united the crayon. They were very happy and hugged each other. + +Veronica said, "Let's go play with the crayon now!" Bobby said, "Yes! Let's go!" So they both ran off with the united crayon for an imaginative play session together. +Once upon a time, a little girl and her mom were visiting the pet store. The girl saw a very old puppy, and asked her mom, "Can I take him home?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's separate the puppy from the other dogs and take him home with us." + +The girl cheered, and the mom picked up the old puppy. Then, the girl and her mom took the puppy home to their house. + +The girl and the dog became best of friends, and the girl named the puppy "Scrappy." From that day on, the girl and Scrappy were inseparable! +One day, a little girl saw a great window. She decided to join it and started to jump up and down excitedly. Suddenly, she tripped and fell and the window shattered. Everyone was amazed at the crash, but the girl was sad. + +The next day, the girl heard someone knocking at her door. She opened it and found a man with a box. He asked her if she was the one who joined the window. The girl nodded sadly. The man said that he was the one who made the window and he had a surprise for her. + +He opened the box and there was a new window inside! He explained that he heard that the old one had broken and wanted to make her a new one. Everyone applauded and the girl was so happy. + +The girl was happy that the man made a new window for her. She thanked him and her day was great. +Jeremy was a little boy. He loved to fly. He would run around the house and pretend he was a plane. Sometimes he would even pretend he was a superhero flying in the sky and saving the day. + +Today Jeremy was flying around the garden. His mom and dad were watching him with a big smile. Suddenly, Jeremy saw something in the sky. + +“Mom, what is that?†He asked pointing to the sky. + +“It’s a plane. It’s flying very high in the sky,†his mom answered. + +Jeremy was so excited. He wanted to fly too, just like the plane. His mom gave him a hug. + +“If you wish really hard, maybe one day you too can fly so high, “ she said. + +Jeremy couldn’t wait to fly away. His mom also gave him some cold candy to keep him happy until then. + +Jeremy kept dreaming of flying, and one day his dream came true. He went flying in a plane and he could look down from the cold sky and see his garden from up high. It was just like the plane he saw that day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Billy. He was only three years old and loved to watch his friends play. Every day he would stand by and watch the other kids play tag or chase each other around. + +However, one day Billy was feeling very lonely. He sat alone on the swings and cried. All of his friends had gone off to play without him. + +Suddenly, a patient voice spoke from behind him. +"Why are you crying, little one?" +Billy looked up to see a kind old man wearing a smile. +"My friends left me all alone," he said, sniffling. + +The old man nodded sympathetically. +"I think if you be patient, your friends may come back soon. Just keep watching." + +Billy smiled as he noticed a group of children running back towards him. His friends had come back for him. + +The old man winked at Billy and said goodbye. Billy thanked him and ran off to join his friends. + +From then on, Billy never felt lonely again. He always remembered to be patient and to watch for his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom who wanted to buy a toy. He asked his mum if he could go to the toy store and buy one. + +"No, not today," said his mum. + +Tom was persistent. He asked again and again. Eventually, his mum told him he could go if he was back in one minute. + +Tom nodded. He quickly ran to the toy store, entered and looked around. Then, he saw the perfect toy. He pointed to it and said, "I'll take this one!" + +The shopkeeper smiled. He ordered Tom to wait one moment while he got the toy. In a few minutes, Tom was out of the store with his new toy. He had been very persistent, and it had paid off. +Mama and Daddy were very happy. They were celebrating something special. + +"What are you celebrating?" asked Baby. + +Mama said, "We are celebrating that the light bulb is on! We don't have to be in the dark anymore!" + +Daddy said, "Yay! Now we can stay awake in the night and have lots of fun!" + +Baby clapped his hands and smiled. He loved the light. It was so bright and filled the whole room. Mama and Daddy were happy too. + +They all celebrated the light bulb, and stayed up late playing and laughing. +One day, Mommy took John to the park. John was very excited! He saw the sun shining brightly, birds singing in the trees, and butterflies flying around. + +Mommy said, "Let's go and play on the swing". John clapped his hands and they walked over to the swing. He jumped on, grabbed the chains and started swinging. He laughed and shouted, "Higher, higher!" + +Mommy laughed and said, "It looks like someone is feeling playful!" John smiled as he kept on swinging. Suddenly, it started raining. Mommy said, "Quick, John, run and grab my umbrella!" + +John ran to the bench and leaned over to grab the umbrella. He opened it and ran back to Mommy. He said, "Here you go, Mommy!" Mommy opened up the umbrella and held it over their heads. + +John laughed and said, "Now the umbrella will keep us warm and dry!" Then he and Mommy ran over to the nearby tree and played in the rain. +Once upon a time, a radish grew in the garden, down in the corner. It was red and round and plump, with the leaves open and ready for sunshine. + +One day, a little girl came over to the garden and lifted the radish from the ground. She was so delighted and said, "This is my radish!" + +The girl ran over to her friends who were playing near the garden. She showed them what she had found, and they all laughed. With a smile, she said, "Now I can eat my lovely radish". Then she took it all the way home. + +The girl's mum saw the radish and said, "Wow, where did you get that?" The girl beamed with pride and said, "I lifted it from the garden!" + +The girl's mum said, "It looks very yummy, let's eat it together!" So they washed the radish and cut it open. It was sweet and juicy, and the little girl enjoyed it very much. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a wide nation with many people living in it. One day, two little boys were playing outside. One little boy said to the other, "Let's steal something!" + +The other little boy was very surprised. "No! Stealing is wrong!" he said. + +The other little boy ignored him. He snuck off and soon returned with a big present. He said, "See! I stole this all by myself!" + +The other little boy was very sad. He said, "That's not right. We should put it back." + +So, the two little boys put the present back where it belonged and made sure no one saw them. They did not steal again. + +This showed the wide nation that it was wrong to steal, and that all people should love and respect one another. +Once there was a man called Bob. He wanted to perform a special trick. He had a pole and wanted to show everyone how good he was. + +So Bob took his pole and went to the park. He asked everyone to come and watch, so they all gathered around. Then Bob started to perform his trick. He looked so strong when he balanced on the pole. Everyone was impressed with his good show. + +Suddenly, Bob started to fall. He quickly grabbed onto the pole and held on tight. Everyone gasped when they saw it. But Bob was very brave and kept on performing. + +Finally, Bob finished his trick. He waved to everyone as they all clapped. Everyone was so proud of Bob and said he was very good. + +Bob smiled and thanked everyone for coming to watch. He packed up his pole and went home. It had been a great day for Bob and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little black cat named Paws. One day, Paws went for a walk in the park. + +Paws saw a big pile of leaves and he wanted to jump into it. He jumped in and it felt so cozy! He started to play in the leaves and forget all his worries. + +Then he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a big dog standing there with a bark. Paws hissed and ran away. The dog ran after him. + +Paws raced through the park and ran into a tall tree. He scurried up the tree and the dog stopped and stared. + +He looked down at the dog and remembered what his mama cat had said. She had told him to never go near big dogs, so he stayed in the tree for a long time. + +Paws eventually climbed down and the dog was gone. He ran home and never saw the big dog again. He remembered his mama cat's words and kept away from big dogs from then on. +Lily was very nervous. She was holding a piece of metal in her hands. She had to lock the door with it. + +Suddenly, her Daddy appeared. "What are you doing, Lily?" he asked. + +"I'm trying to lock the door", Lily said. She showed him the piece of metal. + +"Oh, let me help you with that, sweetheart" Daddy said. + +He took the piece of metal and showed Lily how to put it in the door and turn it. + +Lily watched carefully. When Daddy was done, the door was locked. "See, it's locked now", Daddy said. + +Lily smiled. She was no longer nervous. She had learned how to lock the door. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight who lived in a city. One day, the knight noticed he was feeling guilty about something. He felt like he had done something wrong. + +The knight approached his best friend, and said, "Friend, can you help me? I need someone to talk to." + +His friend replied, "What is wrong? What is making you feel so guilty?" + +The knight sighed. "I feel like I have been selfish and it's melting away my courage. I have been scared to do the right thing." + +His friend understood, and placed a gentle hand on the knight's shoulder. "You can find strength and courage in this city. Let it flow through you and wash away your guilt. You are a brave knight, and you will find a way." + +The knight smiled. His guilt slowly melted away, and he felt relieved. He was now ready to do what was right and be brave. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mary and Joe. Mary had a great idea. She said, "Let's make a calendar with cool pictures and colourful things that we like. We can include all our favourite activities!". Joe thought this was a great idea, so they got to work right away. + +They picked out the brightest markers, the best paper and even the prettiest stickers. They spent a long time carefully drawing and cutting their images and decided to give their calendar to their mum as a present. + +When their mum saw what the two had made, she was so pleased. "Thank you," she said. "It's so generous of you both!" Mary and Joe were so happy that their mum had liked it so much. + +The calendar was hung in their house and they used it to plan all their activities. Every day they looked at the calendar and added something new and exciting to include. + +When the day was finally over, they both felt satisfied with their work. They had made something special to remember! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Rose. Rose lived in a gloomy land that was full of sadness and despair. She cried to the sky, wondering why she was so lonely and scared. + +Suddenly a voice passed through the air. It said, "Don't worry Rose. I will help you. Pass this rose to someone who needs it more than you." + +Confused, Rose took the single rose and searched for someone who needed it. She found an old woman who seemed very sad and asked if she wanted the rose. The woman said, "Yes, I would love it." + +The old woman thanked Rose and soon the gloom of the land began to disappear. Rose was surprised and wondered why the rose had made such a difference. + +Then the same mysterious voice passed through the air again. It said, "Love is the most powerful thing in the world. Pass it on to those in need and it will always bring joy." + +Rose smiled and understood the power of love. She made it her mission to pass the rose to anyone who needed it the most. With a bit of love, she showed her dark and gloomy land what it meant to be joyous. +John was a 3 year old boy who lived with his mom. He had a very messy bedroom and one day his mom saw it and said to him, "John, hurry and clean up this mess!" John wanted to go outside and play, so he didn't clean up his bedroom. + +The next day, his mom said to him, "John, you must clean up your room right away, or no outside play today." John still didn't listen and instead of cleaning up his room, he went outside and played. + +He let his heel drag along the ground as he ran, leaving lots of dirt behind. Suddenly, he heard his mom calling him again. "John, come back now and clean up your room!" She was very angry. + +John knew he should have listened to his mother, but it was too late. His mom wouldn't let him go outside and play because he hadn't followed her instructions. + +This story shows us that it's important to listen to our parents. If we don't do as they say, there can be consequences. +John was a bald man. He had no hair on his head. Every day he went to the lake to care for the fish. + +One day, he was fishing when a little girl showed up and watched him. After some time, she spoke to John. + +"Where are the fish going?" she asked John. + +John looked at the little girl and smiled. "The fish go wherever the water takes them," he said. + +The little girl looked pleased with this answer. She asked John, "Can I help you care for the fish?" + +John put down his fishing rod and said, "Sure! You can help me feed the fish." + +So, the little girl and John fed the fish together. John was so happy to have the little girl help him. When they were done, he thanked her for all of her help. + +The little girl hugged John and said, "You’re welcome! I love helping you care for the fish!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She had a very special friend. His name was Peter. + +One day, Emily and Peter went out to play in the rain. They were so excited! They ran around in the wet grass and felt the raindrops on their faces. + +Emily asked Peter, "Do you enjoy this?" +Peter smiled and said, "Yes! This is so much fun!" + +The two friends ran around for a long time and enjoyed playing in the rain. But eventually, the sun came out and the rain stopped. + +They were sad that the game was over, but they were happy that they had such a good time. Emily gave Peter a hug and said, "It was so nice to enjoy the rain with you, Friend!" + +Peter smiled and said, "Me too! Let's do it again sometime!" + +And so the two friends went on to have many more fun and wet adventures together. +Ruth and her family lived in a small, yellow house. Ruth was three years old and she had five toes. Four of the toes were pink and one of them was black. + +One day, Ruth was playing in the garden and she noticed a big black bird. It was sitting on a branch of her tree and it was looking at her. Ruth was excited and she said to her parents, "Look at the black bird!" + +But the bird didn't belong there. It belonged in another forest and it wanted to go home. Ruth wanted to help the bird so she opened the door to help it fly away. + +Unfortunately, the black bird was very scared and it flew right towards Ruth's toe! It pecked her black toe and it flew away. + +Ruth started to cry and she was sad that the bird couldn't find its way home. She knew that she had to help it but she didn't know how. From that day on, Ruth was always reminded of the bird when she looked at her black toe. +Once upon a time, there lived a troubles bunny. The bunny wished for an adventure, so every day it would wander towards the forest. One day, the bunny's journey was cut short when it came across a glass. The glass was big and sparkly and the bunny was mesmerised. + +The bunny sat there, studying the glass. Suddenly, it heard a tiny voice say "Would you like to take me with you?" The bunny looked around and saw a bee, who was stuck in the glass. + +The bunny was troubled. It didn't know how to help the bee. The bunny thought and thought until it finally had an idea. + +The bunny grabbed the glass, opened a nearby window and gently lifted the bee out. The bee flew away in joy and the bunny smiled. The bunny filled its heart with happiness and continued its journey. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He had a fancy automobile. Every day, he would take it out for a spin. + +He loved to show off the big and fancy car. One day, as he was out driving, a gust of wind blew by. The old man did not notice and he put the car too close to the edge of a cliff. + +Suddenly, the car started to roll. The wheels spun and it went over the edge. The old man was so scared that he jumped out just in time. He watched as the car went down and down. + +When it stopped, it was crashed and broken. The old man was very sad that his fancy automobile was ruined. He sadly shook his head and said goodbye to his fancy car. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Tom. They were playing one day, when Bob said, "Let's mix everything together!" Tom thought it was a great idea and the two friends began mixing things up. + +Every day, Bob and Tom would mix different things and it was lots of fun for them. Then one day, it was time for their meeting. Bob went first and he told Tom all of his ideas, but Tom had none. Bob became a bit selfish and didn't want to share any of his ideas. + +Tom was very sad and felt left out, so he decided to mix some things together all by himself. Soon he had made something special, something that he could share with his friend. When Bob saw what Tom had made, he was surprised. Bob realized how wrong he had been to be so selfish and apologized to Tom. + +The two friends were very happy and decided to mix lots of things together for their next meeting. They had lots of fun, and learned how important it is to share and be kind. +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a naughty kid called Alex. Alex had a bad temper and was very rude to everyone. He always made his mum and dad very angry. +One day, Alex came across a bright flame and he thought it was a cool toy. Alex picked up the flame and played around with it. Everything seemed safe until the flame suddenly bloomed into a big fire. +The fire spread quickly and almost killed Alex before his mum had the chance to put it out by pouring a bucket of water onto the flames. +From that day onwards, Alex learnt his lesson not to do anything dangerous, no matter how fun it looks. He also realised that being rude to other people was wrong. The moral of this story is that it is important to be careful and kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl who had the most amazing sight. In the morning, the girl went out to find the prettiest flowers. She picked flowers of many different colors. + +Then, the girl noticed a big yellow flower with a soft, furry center. She stretched her arm out to reach for the flower, then what happened? She forgot! She had suddenly become so shy that she forgot what she was doing. + +The girl looked around, not sure what to do. Then, she heard a voice from behind her. It was a beautiful hummingbird. + +Hummingbird: "Why do you look so sad, sweet girl?" + +Girl: "I forgot what I was doing." + +Hummingbird: "That is okay. Remember, you have the most beautiful sight of anyone. Use that to help you remember." + +The girl thanked the hummingbird and used her sight to remember what she was doing. She carefully plucked the flower from its stem and held it close to her heart. Now, she was no longer shy and always remembered what she was doing. +Once upon a time, there was a youth named Betsy. Betsy was very independent and did everything on her own. One summer day, she decided to buy a big, colourful ice cream. As she walked along licking it, the sun was making it melt. + +Betsy felt sad. She wanted to eat all of the ice cream and was worried that it would disappear forever. So she looked around for a place to save it. + +Suddenly, Betsy saw a perfect spot! A shady tree by a lake. She quickly put the ice cream under the tree and went to play. + +When Betsy came back, she saw that the ice cream had melted and turned into a pool of sweet syrup! Betsy was excited and took a spoon so she could eat it all up. + +It was a delicious treat and the perfect way to spend her summer day. Betsy learned a lesson that day: sometimes being independent can lead to sweet rewards. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She loved to go outside and explore. One day, she decided to go for a walk in the meadow. + +When she got there, she saw a big pile of hay. She was so excited she ran right over and started to play. She was so happy to jump and rolled around in the hay. + +Just then, she heard a voice. "What's your name?" it said. She looked up and saw a little rabbit hopping around. She was so surprised she almost forgot to answer. But then she said, "My name is Emma". + +The rabbit looked at Emma and said, "I am really restless. I have been looking for my friends all day, but I can't find them." Emma smiled and said, "Well, why don't you join me here in the hay? Maybe together we can find them!" The rabbit smiled and hopped right into the hay. + +They looked and looked, but they never found the rabbit's friends. But they had so much fun, they didn't care. Emma and the rabbit ended up spending the whole day playing in the meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a small dog named Polly. Polly was very happy with her small house, which included two chairs and a table. She also had a small garden which she loved to visit. + +One day, Polly's mum brought home a present. She said, "I found this poem while I was out and I thought you'd like it". Polly opened the present and saw a small book with a poem. She read the poem and liked it so much that she decided to keep it in her small house. + +Every day Polly would take out the poem and read it to herself. She found that it made her feel very happy. She decided to share her poem with her friends. She invited them over to read the poem and they all really liked it and asked her to read it again. + +Polly and her friends laughed and laughed together. She was so glad that the small poem had brought so much joy to everyone. From then on, whenever Polly needed a pick-me-up, she'd read the poem and it always made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly family that loved to drive in their car. Every day, the family would drive in their car, looking for an oasis. + +One day, the dad said to the 3 year old, “Let’s go find an oasis!†The little boy was very excited and yelled, “Yes! Let’s go!†+ +So the family drove around until they spotted a beautiful oasis. The little boy was amazed. There were palm trees and bright blue water. He wanted to jump in and swim. + +The dad said, “We can’t swim or stay too long. But let’s have a jolly lunch here!†The little boy agreed and they all enjoyed a picnic lunch. + +After lunch, the family drove away, feeling very jolly. The little boy waved goodbye to the oasis and was already looking forward to the next time they would drive around looking for something special. +Once there was a boy named Peter who loved to play in the snow. He put on his big, wide gloves and grabbed a handful of soft snow. Then he started to rub it on the ground to make a snowman. But when he was finished, the snowman was missing one thing - an arm! + +Peter looked around and thought to himself. Then, he saw his glove - wide and just the right size to be an arm for his snowman. He quickly picked it up and rubbed it against the other arm of the snowman. + +"The snowman looks happy now!" said Peter with a smile. + +Just then, Peter heard his mom calling him. "Time to come inside Peter!" she said. + +So Peter said goodbye to his snowman and walked back to the house. His fingers were still rubbing his glove, warm from being outside. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved coins. She spent all day playing with them, making patterns, creating games and collecting them. + +One day she discovered a coin that was shiny and bright. She grabbed it quickly and held it tightly in her fist. + +"Oh, it's so beautiful," she said. + +But then her neighbor, who was a very generous person, saw her with the coin and said, "That's mine, that dazzling and magnificent coin. Could I have it back please?" + +The little girl was very sad, but she decided to be a good neighbor and gave the shiny coin back to him. + +The neighbor thanked her and said, "You are a very generous person and that's why I'm going to cover you with more coins". + +And with that, he gave the little girl lots of coins, more than she had ever seen before. She was so happy she couldn't believe it! + +The moral of this story is that being generous can bring great rewards. Always remember that it's better to give than to receive. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emma. She loved the rain and would always go outside when it rained. + +One day, her mommy gave her an umbrella and said, "Now Emma, remember to use your umbrella if it rains, okay?" Emma nodded and hugged her mommy. + +When Emma was outside, it started to rain. She quickly took her umbrella from her bag and opened it. As soon as she opened it, the handle slipped from her hand and fell into a wet puddle. Emma cried and tried to reach for the handle but it was too far away for her to grab. + +Just then, a tall man passed by. "What's the matter, little one?" he said. Emma said, "My handle is too far away". The man smiled and said, "No worries, I'll get it for you!" He bent down and got the handle from the wet puddle and gave it back to Emma. + +Emma smiled and said "Thank you". She hugged the tall man and waved goodbye. From then on, Emma always used her umbrella when it rained and never let go of the handle! +Once upon a time, there was a kind family who lived on a farm. They had a chicken named Chicky and every day the father from the family would weigh Chicky. + +One day, when the father was about to weigh Chicky, she asked a question: "Why do you weigh me every day?". The father replied in a gentle, kind voice: "I weigh you so I know how healthy you are and how much food you need for the day". + +Chicky thought about this for a moment and was happy and content again. The father then weighed Chicky and found that she was big and strong, perfect for a happy little chicken. And so, the kind family went back to their daily farm routines. +Mama and Papa were worried, because Sally had a bad lung. They couldn't do anything to help her. But one night, an angel appeared. The angel said it would provide Sally with a new lung. Everyone was amazed! + +The next day, the angel gave Sally a new lung. The bad lung was gone, and Sally's lungs were now healthy! Sally thanked the angel, and everyone was so happy. + +From that day on, Sally could run and play like the other kids. And she was so grateful for the angel who provided her with a new lung! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Teena. Teena loved going on adventures and today she was feeling very brave. She walked into the nearby forest, carrying a small bag and a book in her hands. Teena was looking for an adventure. + +Suddenly, Teena saw an enormous stone in the distance. She ran towards it and admired its beautiful shape and colour. She kneeled down and felt the stone's rough surface. She was mesmerized. + +As she carried on exploring, Teena saw a small fairy sitting next to the stone. The fairy said to her, "Hello Teena! I've been admiring this enormous stone for centuries. Do you think it's beautiful?" + +Teena smiled and said, "Yes, it's beautiful. I love it!" + +The fairy said, "Me too! I will be here guarding this stone for a very long time. See you soon, Teena." + +Then Teena waved goodbye to the fairy and left the forest feeling very proud. She had found a new friend in the forest today – a small fairy who shared her admiration for the enormous stone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe was a very thoughtful child. He liked to observe things and admire the world around him. + +One day, Joe was playing outside on the playground. He noticed a girl sitting on a bench. Joe walked up to her and said, "Hi! What's your name?" + +The girl looked up and smiled. "My name is Sofia," she said. "I'm learning a new language. I'm very excited." + +Joe was curious. "What language?" he asked. + +"It's called Spanish," Sofia replied. Then she opened a book and started to show Joe the alphabet and different words. + +Joe was amazed! He was so excited to learn a new language. + +Sofia was very thoughtful for taking the time to explain it to Joe. He promised to practice every day and keep getting better. + +Joe and Sofia both admired each other's enthusiasm for language and promised to stay in touch. +Once upon a time there was a fox named Fella. She lived in the woods and was very happy. One morning, Fella decided to take a walk. As she was walking, she saw something on the ground. It was a scale. + +Fella thought she should take the scale home. She carefully picked up the scale and started to walk back to her den. + +Suddenly, a magpie appeared in front of her. The magpie was very angry and wanted the scale for herself. So she started to yell. + +Fella was scared but also calm. She smiled and said, "Let's share the scale. We can care for it together. What do you think?" + +The magpie thought about it and then smiled. She agreed to Fella's idea. + +Fella and the magpie took care of the scale together and enjoyed their friendship. + +The moral of the story is that caring for something together can bring people together and make them stronger. +Once upon a time, there were two friends - Billy and Steve. Billy was sometimes mean to Steve and one day, he played a funny game. He took Steve's eraser and hid it in a secret place. + +Steve was so angry. He asked Billy, "Why did you hide it? Give it back!" + +Billy just shook his head, but he felt guilty. He was too scared to tell the truth - that he had hidden it. + +Suddenly, Billy remembered something he heard his mother say - that we should always forgive our friends. So Billy spoke up, "I'm sorry Steve. I hid the eraser and I'll give it back. Can you forgive me?" + +Steve was surprised to hear this. After a moment of thought, he smiled. "Yes, I forgive you," he said. + +Billy was so happy. Together, they searched for the hidden eraser and eventually found it. From then on, they became even better friends and always remembered to forgive. +John and his mom were walking home from the park one day. As they approached their house, John sighed. "Oh mommy, why do we have to go home?" he asked. + +His mom smiled and said, "Well, we have a lot of chores to do! Plus, it will soon be dinner time." + +John sighed again. It was crazy that they had to go home. But then he thought of something exciting. + +"Mommy, can I invite my friends over to play in the house? Please?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, that sounds like fun! But before your friends come, we have to finish up the chores." John couldn't believe it! He was so excited that he started to jump around the house until his mom stopped him. + +"John, remember to take a deep breath when you're feeling crazy," she said with a laugh. + +John took a deep breath and smiled. He was so happy that he was going to have a fun time playing with his friends in the house. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Suzie. She lived in a warm house with her Mom and Dad. One day they told Suzie they were going to the beach. Suzie was so excited and jumped up and down. + +Before they left, her Dad said, "Suzie, you can speed in the bathtub!" Excitedly, Suzie ran towards the bathtub. + +When she got there, it was full of water. Suzie wanted to go faster and faster. But her Dad said, "No Suzie, don't speed in the bathtub." + +But Suzie didn't want to listen. Instead, she put her foot onto the edge of the bathtub and kept going faster. Suddenly, a wave of water came out of the bathtub! + +The warm water spilled out onto the floor and Suzie was soaked! Her Mom and Dad were not very happy. Suzie learned her lesson, and now she always listens to her parents when they tell her what to do. +One night, in a little girl's bedroom, something strange happened. She couldn't sleep, so she was lying in the dull room, blinking in the dark. Suddenly, her door opened, and she saw a big, white rabbit hopping in! It was so big, it almost filled the room. The little girl blinked in surprise, and the rabbit blinked back! It hopped up to her bed and beckoned her to follow. She got out of bed and slowly followed the rabbit out of the bedroom. She stepped outside, and the world suddenly seemed so exciting and new! Together, they hopped off into the night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was only three years old, but she was very brave. One day, Jane decided she wanted to go explore the woods. + +When she got there, she discovered a beautiful stream. She couldn't believe it! Jane was so excited that she sat down by the stream. She took a big breath and thought about how lovely the stream was. + +Jane's content mood changed when she noticed a bad smell coming from the stream. She was worried and ran to her parents for help. + +Jane's dad took out a shovel and started to fold the edges of the stream. He scooped up some mud and put it in a bucket. Then he put the mud back in the stream and covered it up. + +The smell disappeared and Jane felt relieved. In the end, the stream was clean and safe again. She was grateful to her dad and they both enjoyed watching the stream flow. +A little girl was playing in her garden with her cat. She was wearing her favourite hat. Suddenly, the little girl began to yawn. She was feeling very sleepy. + +The cat noticed that the little girl was yawning and so it decided to join in. The little girl and her cat both yawned together. The little girl put on her obedient face and asked if she could go inside and take a nap. + +The little girl's parents said yes and the little girl ran inside with her cat. She quickly found her favourite blanket and a pillow and snuggled into bed. She cuddled up to her cat and both of them went to sleep. + +The little girl slept for a long time and when she woke up she ran outside to play with her cat again. She put on her hat and the two of them ran around the garden, playing and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy was always very polite. One day Daisy was playing in her living room and she was looking for something to do. Suddenly, she peeked around the corner and saw a big tv where a cartoon was playing. It looked so fun! + +Daisy was very excited and she ran over to the tv. She asked her mom, "Mommy can I watch the cartoon?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure Daisy, but you have to be polite. When the cartoon is over, make sure you turn off the tv." + +So Daisy sat down in front of the tv and watched the cartoon. It was so exciting! She peeked at the other cartoons that were on the menu, and couldn't decide which one to watch next. After a while, Daisy thanked her mom and shut off the tv. Daisy was so happy and she had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a brave lion who lived in the jungle. He was very proud of his strong roar. Every day, the lion roamed the jungle in search of herbs so he could be strong. + +One day, he met a dragon in the jungle. The dragon was not happy to see the lion and let out a big roar. The lion was scared but he remembered to be brave. He let out an even louder roar than the dragon and it shook the trees. + +The dragon was not pleased and started to breathe fire and smoke. He warned the lion to never come back. The lion was very sad, but he remembered to stay brave. He said goodbye and ran away as fast as he could. + +The lion never returned to the jungle again. Even brave lions have their limits when it comes to battling dragons. +Mommy and Max were very excited to travel. They packed their bags and hopped in the car. Mommy said, “We are going on a fun trip!†+ +Max was curious. He asked, “Where are we going?†Mommy shrugged and said, “It’s a surprise!†Max smiled and closed his eyes. + +Soon, the car stopped in a strange place. It was a modern city full of tall buildings. They parked the car and Max said, “Look!†He pointed at a long cord hanging from the sky. + +Mommy looked up and said, “Wow! That looks like a fun ride. Let's go on it!â€. So Max and Mommy went together for a ride on the modern cord. It was so much fun flying up and down! + +When it was time to go home, Mommy and Max said goodbye to the modern city. “That was a great trip!†They said and drove off. +Once, there was a little girl named Ella. She was only three years old and already loved to work. Every day, Ella would wear her favorite pants. + +Today, Ella was working in the garden. She had been planting some flowers when all of a sudden she heard someone calling her name. It was her mom. + +"Ella," her mom said. "Come here, please." + +Ella went to see her mom, with a confused look on her face. + +"Mom, what's wrong? Why did you call me?" she said. + +Mom smiled and said, "Ella, your pants are inside out! You need to work to turn them around so they look nice again." + +Ella giggled and said, "Okay, Mommy." + +And so, Ella worked and soon had her pants looking normal again. She smiled and went back to work in the garden. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who lived in a house. Every day she played in the garden, and she was very happy. One day she went inside the house. She looked around the kitchen and saw something very unique. + +"What's that?" she asked her dad. + +Her dad smiled and said, "That is a special present for you! It's a kitchen set!" + +The little girl was very excited. Her dad showed her how to use it. First she put the plates and bowls in and then showed her how to put the food in the pot. She was so happy she wanted to show everyone her unique kitchen set. + +When her mom and grandparents arrived, the little girl proudly showed them her kitchen set. She explained how to use it and her dad was very proud. + +The little girl was so excited and happy to show her unique kitchen set that she played with it every day. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little turkey who loved to sing and play. She was so happy and sang all day long. + +One day, she heard a noise coming from the woods. She stopped singing and listened carefully. After a few seconds she heard a mess of chatter and singing. + +The little turkey ventured into the forest, and to her surprise, she saw a group of turkeys, gathered in a circle around a tall tree. + +The group of turkeys had decorated the tree with colourful feathers and were singing songs to the music of the wind. + +The little turkey wanted to join the circle but she was too shy. She slowly stepped forward and squeaked, "Hello". The turkeys stopped singing and looked at her. + +One of them, the biggest turkey, smiled and said, "Welcome! Come join us in our singing and dancing. You will have so much fun!" + +The turkey stepped into the circle and sang and danced with the others. She had so much fun. It was messy but it was the best day ever. +Jill was feeling anxious. She was only 3-years-old, and didn't know what to do. She had lost her favourite toy. She looked around her house but couldn't see it. She asked her mom if she had seen it but she said no. Suddenly Jill remembered where she had last seen it. It was in the fridge! + +Jill ran to the fridge and opened it. But her toy wasn't there. She started to panic. Jill's mom heard her crying and came to the peep inside the fridge. Suddenly, she saw something. "What is this?" she asked. She reached inside and pulled out a box. + +In the box was something very special - Jill's toy! Jill was so happy and relieved. She hugged her mom and said thank you. From that day, Jill was extra careful to make sure her most special things were safe - including her toy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jimmy. He loved to play and was always competitive with his friends. One day, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked towards it and saw a safe standing in the middle of the street. Puzzled, he went to investigate. + +Jimmy stepped up to the mysterious safe and asked, "What are you doing here?" +The safe made no response, so Jimmy continued to explore the strange object. He put his tiny hands on the safe and gave it a gentle push. + +Suddenly, the safe opened up and a treasure of golden coins spilled out! Jimmy was delighted and scooped up the coins with a huge smile on his face. + +His joy was short lived, however, as a voice behind him said, "Time to go home, Jimmy." It was Jimmy's mom! She had heard the noise and came to investigate. + +Jimmy quickly scooped up the remaining coins, gave the safe a final look, and started walking back home with his mom. + +Back at home, Jimmy shared the treasure with his family, delighting everyone. He then explained to them how the safe was just standing in the middle of the street. + +Jimmy's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you are such a competitive kid, Jimmy! Your competitiveness is what lead you to that safe!" +John was going for a walk with his pet dog. He was happy to go outside and play. But before they could leave, John remembered he had to get his pet's leash. It was purple, and it would keep his dog safe. So he picked up the purple leash and went outside. + +John and his pet dog had a great time playing in the yard. They ran, chased each other and had lots of fun. At one point, the dog started to run away very far. John was worried and he started running after it. He shouted, "Come back! I have your leash!". The dog heard John's voice and ran back to him. + +John was relieved and he quickly picked up the leash and put it on the dog. Everything was back to normal now and they could go for a walk. It's important to keep pets safe, and the purple leash was doing its job! Next time, John will make sure to keep a closer eye on his pet dog. +Once there was a jealous bunny. He always wanted to be like all the other animals in the woods but he couldn't because he was a bunny - he didn't have their special skills. + +One day, he decided to clean an old potato he found in the ground. He took it to a tree with a strange mark on it. He saw it had a hole in it, so he put the potato in the hole and pushed it in. + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise. It was coming from the tree and it sounded like it was printing something! He was very excited and jumped around with joy. + +But then he took a closer look at what had been printed. On the paper was written: "Bad Bunny". He was so sad and disappointed he almost started to cry. + +He realized that the tree had been foreshadowing what would happen if he put the potato in the hole. He wished he had never been so jealous and never touched the potato in the first place! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Sammy and Joe. They were out playing one day and found a whistle. + +Sammy said to Joe, “Let’s blow it. It might be fun!†+ +But Joe said, “No, Sammy. That might be dangerous.†+ +Sammy said, “We’ll be careful. Come on, let’s blow it!†+ +So they blew the whistle and it made a loud noise. Joe felt scared, but Sammy laughed. Then they heard a loud roar and they saw a big beast coming towards them. + +Joe said loudly, “Let’s run away! That beast looks dangerous!†+ +They ran away as fast as they could and hid behind a tree. They were safe. + +The moral of the story is to be careful and use your feelings to decide when something might be dangerous. If it feels wrong, don't do it. +Once upon a time, there was a fox who was very proud of his sack. It was filled with twigs, rocks and sticks of all sizes. Every morning, he would carry it around the meadow and show it off to anyone who passed. + +One day, as he was showing off his sack, he came across a light. It shimmered and sparkled in the sun. He stopped and stared at it, and in an instant, the light had taken all of his sticks, twigs and rocks right out of his sack. The fox was horrified. + +He shouted, "Give me back my sack!" But the light just shimmered and danced. + +"What do you want me to do?" the fox asked. + +The light spoke softly, "You must surrender your pride and your shame if you want to get your sack back." + +The fox felt embarrassed, but he knew he had to do it if he wanted his sack back. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He opened his eyes and the light had gone. He had his sack back, filled with all his twigs, stones and sticks. + +The fox learned a valuable lesson that day. When you give up your pride and your shame, you can be rewarded with light. +There was a tall man who was walking along the street. As he walked, he was smoking his cigarette and puffing out smoke. + +Suddenly, a small girl ran up to him and started yelling, "Stop! Stop smoking!" She waved her arms in the air and her face was full of worry. + +But the man just kept on walking and puffing out smoke. + +The girl started to get really angry because it seemed like the man wasn't going to stop. She yelled, "Stop smoking that smoke! I don't want it around me!" + +The tall man just kept walking until he came to a stop at a corner. He dropped the cigarette and looked around. Then he smiled, looked down at the girl and said, "It's ok, I'll stop smoking the smoke. I didn't want to make you mad. Let's go get a treat!" + +The girl smiled and the two of them headed off in search of a treat. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. His name was Joe and he really wanted a brick. So, Joe decided to go to the store to buy a brick. + +When Joe got to the store, he saw a friendly lady. + +"Do you have any bricks?" Joe asked. + +"Yes, we have many bricks," the lady said. + +Joe was so happy and he chose the biggest brick he could find. He asked the friendly lady, "How much does it cost?" + +"It costs five dollars," the lady said. + +Joe smiled and he paid the friendly lady five dollars. Then, Joe grabbed the brick and went home. + +At home, Joe built the most beautiful castle anyone had ever seen. Joe was so proud of his new brick. +Once upon a time there was an ancient castle, and inside the castle was a room filled with blocks. A little girl was playing in the room. She was having so much fun running around and arranging the blocks into different shapes. + +Suddenly, the door to the castle opened and a fierce monster rushed in. The girl was so scared, she started running away. The monster chased the girl around the room, destroying all the blocks in their way. + +The little girl couldn't escape the monster, and finally the monster caught her. "Uh-oh," said the monster. "You were too slow and now I'm going to eat you." + +The little girl was so scared, she didn't know what to do. Suddenly she heard a voice come from above: "No one can run away from danger. Always be aware of your surroundings and stay safe." + +The bad thing happened and the moral of the story was learned. Be aware when in danger and don't put yourself in a risky situation. +One sunny day, Bob and his mom went to the store. Bob wanted to buy something new. He was looking around and suddenly he saw something shiny and interesting. It was a thermometer! + +Bob was very excited and he asked his mom; "Mommy can I have it?" +Bob's mom smiled and said; "Let's have a look at it". +Bob took it to the counter and the cashier smiled and said; "It seems that this thermometer is very new and it appears to work very well". + +Bob was very happy and he thanked the cashier. He was about to pay for the thermometer but then Bob's mom said; "I think it is too expensive for us". Bob was very sad and he asked his mom; "Can't we please get it for me?". + +Bob's mom seemed to think about it and she said; "Let's try to find another thermometer that is cheaper". Bob was disappointed but he nodded his head in agreement. + +They searched around the store and finally they found a thermometer that seemed to be in a good condition but was cheaper than the other thermometer. Bob was happy and he asked his mom; "Can I buy this one?". After a short silence, Bob's mom agreed and they bought the new thermometer! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to take a ride in a aeroplane. He dreamt of flying high in the sky. + +The boy had a plan. He went out to the airport and sat on the grass close to the runway. + +The first aeroplane he saw was an old one. It was quite rusty and did not look comfortable at all. + +The boy waited until he saw a modern aeroplane. He stood up and shouted, “Please take me for a ride!†+ +But the pilot was very rude. He just ignored the boy and flew away. + +The little boy was disappointed. He sat on the grass and cried. + +But then something amazing happened. A kind old man came up to the little boy and said, + +“Don't worry, we will find a way to get you a ride in an aeroplane!†+ +The little boy was so happy. He thanked the kind old man and they went off in search of a nice aeroplane. They eventually found one and the little boy was able to take a ride in it. + +The little boy was so excited and waved goodbye to the kind old man as the aeroplane flew away into the sky. +Once there was a small girl called Maisie. Maisie had a best friend called Toby. One day, Maisie and Toby were outside playing together in the sunshine. Suddenly, Toby started crying. Maisie asked him what was wrong and Toby said he was feeling very sad. Maisie felt worried and wanted to help. + +Maisie said, "I can help make you feel better if you'd like." Toby nodded sadly. Maisie took Toby's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. She said, "Let's go play together in the sunshine and forget about being sad." + +Toby smiled and thanked Maisie for being so comfort. Maisie said, "That's what friendship is all about. We always help each other when one of us is feeling down." Toby thought Maisie was very kind and not selfish at all. + +Maisie and Toby ran out into the sunshine, happy and laughing together again. They had a wonderful time, and the sunshine filled them with warmth and joy. +Once there was a good rod. This rod belonged to Joe, and he was determined to unite it with something else. + +Joe had a bright idea - he decided to unite the rod with a wheel. He asked his mom for help in finding a wheel. "Mom, where can I find a wheel to unite with my rod?" + +"No problem, Joe," Mom replied. "I'll help you find a wheel at the store!" + +Joe and his mom went to the store and found the perfect wheel to unite with the rod. Joe was excited to try it out. + +He placed the wheel on one end of the rod, and everything fit nicely together. Joe had successfully united the rod and wheel! + +Joe smiled at his mom and said, "See, I knew it was a good rod!" +Once upon a time there lived a young prince. He was an adventurous soul and wanted to explore the world. One day, he came across a rare flower that was in need of fixing. He asked the flower, "What can I do to help you?" + +The flower replied, “I need a lover’s kiss. Only then can I be fixed.†+ +The prince thought for a moment, then smiled. He leaned over and kissed the flower’s petals. Suddenly, the flower opened and became a beautiful rare bloom. The prince was so happy and thanked the flower. + +The prince and flower became friends. They hugged each other and the prince said, “Thank you for giving me a chance to fix something so special.†+ +The flower smiled and said, “No, thank you, Prince, for being my hero!†+Once upon a time, there was a dolphin. He was swimming in a big blue sea. Suddenly, the dolphin paused. He felt uncomfortable. He looked around, but he couldn't see why. Suddenly, he saw a plastic bag floating in the water. He knew plastic was bad, so he quickly swam away. He was relieved and happy to swim away from the plastic bag. The dolphin continued his journey, always being careful to pause and check for anything that might be bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Julie. On a warm summer day, Julie went outside to play. She noticed a pale house in the distance. She wanted to explore and maybe find a special dessert. + +So, she started walking towards the pale house. She noticed the door was slightly open. She thought she'd find something good inside. + +Julie took one steps inside the house. Suddenly, she heard a deep voice from behind her. "What are you doing here?" it said. Julie was startled and began to cry. + +The deep voice belonged to a scary old man. He yelled at Julie to get out of the house. Julie was so scared she began to run. + +But, just when she thought she was safe, the old man grabbed her by the arm. Finally, Julie managed to break free and ran back home. + +The old man never found his dessert, but he never bothered Julie again. Julie learned her lesson and never went back to the pale house again. +Sara and her mommy were playing together in the park. Mommy said to Sara, “Let's play a game. We can race and see who can win!†+ +“Yay!†said Sara. + +They started running and running, and soon they reached the finish line. When they finished, Sara said, “Mommy, did I win?†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “Yes, you won! You won the race!†+ +Sara was so excited and said, “I won a prize?†+ +Mommy nodded and said, “Yes, you won a good prize!†She gave Sara a hug. + +Sara smiled and said, “Yay! I won!†+One human was very fierce. He wanted to supply the animals with food. He gathered the supplies, and set out in the night. + +The moon shone bright above him and he walked for a long time. As he went, he saw the animals: rabbits, deer, foxes and more. + +Finally, he reached the clearing at the edge of the woods. He placed the supplies down, then stepped back and waited. + +Soon, the animals came out of the shadows. They were hungry, but the sight of the human frightened them. He spoke kindly, reassuring them that the supplies were there for them. + +The animals cautiously came forward, and soon they were eating the supplies. The human watched and smiled. He had supplied the animals with food. They were happy and so was he. +Once there was a girl called Jane who went out for a walk. As she was walking, she saw a fierce-looking dog barking. Jane got scared and quickly shut her front door. Then she reached into her pocket and took out some money. She held the money in front of the fierce dog and the dog stopped barking. Jane then gave the dog the money and the dog ran away happy. Jane smiled and felt proud that she had used her money to help the dog. And that's how Jane used her money to shut the fierce dog away. +Once upon a time there was a dependable little girl who was turning three years old. She was so excited for her birthday because it meant she got to have cake and everyone would sing to her. + +On the morning of her birthday, something magical happened. As she woke up, she saw that all of her toys had shrunk! She couldn't believe it and ran to tell her mommy. + +"Mommy, my toys shrunk!" she said. + +Mommy smiled, knowing why this had happened. She said, "It's because it's your special day. It's like they were giving you a special birthday present." + +This made the little girl even more excited. She went around and looked at all of her tiny toys. She was so happy to have such dependable friends on her birthday. +Once upon a time, there was a family. The family included a mom, a dad and two children, a boy and a girl. +