diff --git "a/TinyStories_1822.txt" "b/TinyStories_1822.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1822.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +The bell makes a nice sound. Lily smiles. She rings it again. Ding dong! Ding dong! + +But then, she hears a voice. "Hey, you! Get off my bike!" + +Lily is scared. She sees a big boy coming. He looks angry. He is the owner of the bike. + +Lily jumps off the bike. She runs to Tom. She says, "Sorry, Tom. I was bad. I did not listen to you. I rode the bike. I made the boy mad." + +Tom says, "It is okay, Lily. I forgive you. But next time, do not touch things that are not yours. Come on, let us go. We can play with something else." + +Lily and Tom leave the bike. They walk away. They are slow. They do not want to make the boy madder. They hold hands. They are still friends. +Lily and Sam were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and splash in the water. They saw some big and small fish swimming near the shore. They wanted to catch them and put them in a bucket. + +"Look, Sam, a jellyfish!" Lily said, pointing to a pink blob in the water. "It is so pretty and shiny. Let's get it!" + +Sam shook his head. "No, Lily, jellyfish can hurt you. They have stings that make you ouch. We should leave it alone." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran into the water and reached for the jellyfish. She touched it with her hand and felt a sharp pain. She screamed and dropped the jellyfish. She ran back to the sand, crying. + +Sam ran after her and hugged her. He saw her hand was red and swollen. He felt sorry for her. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. You should have listened to me. Jellyfish are not nice. They are mean and sneaky. They don't like to be caught. They don't surrender." + +Lily nodded, sniffling. She said, "I'm sorry, too, Sam. You were right. Jellyfish are bad. They don't want to be our friends. They don't want to play. They only want to sting." + +Sam kissed her hand and said, "It's okay, Lily. I still love you. Let's go find Mommy. She will make your hand better. She will give you a band-aid and a hug. She will make you happy again." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Sam. Let's go find Mommy. She is the best. She will make everything okay." + +They held hands and walked to their mom, who was sitting on a towel under an umbrella. She saw them coming and smiled. She said, "Hello, my sweeties. How was your playtime?" + +Lily and Sam looked at each other and said, "It was fun, but also not fun. We learned something new. We learned to stay away from jellyfish. They are not nice. They are ouchy." + +Mommy nodded and said, "That's right, my darlings. Jellyfish are not nice. They are ouchy. But I'm glad you learned something new. And I'm glad you are safe and sound. Come here, let me see your hand, Lily. I will make it better. And then we can have a snack and a nap. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Sam said, "That sounds good, Mommy. We love you, Mommy. You are the best." + +Mommy hugged them and said, "I love you, too, Lily and Sam. You are the best, too. Now let's have some quiet time. Quiet time is good for us. It helps us heal and rest. And it helps us dream of nice things. Not jellyfish. Never jellyfish." +Tom and Lily were playing in the woods. They liked to pretend they were hunters and look for animals. They had a bow and some arrows, but they were broken. They could not shoot anything. + +They saw a big tent near a river. They went to see what was inside. They found a new bow and some shiny arrows. They were not broken. They were very pretty. + +"Wow, look at these!" Tom said. "Let's take them and play with them." + +"But they are not ours," Lily said. "They belong to someone else. Maybe they are a real hunter's. It is not nice to steal." + +Tom did not listen. He grabbed the bow and some arrows and ran away. Lily followed him. She was scared. + +They did not see the man who came out of the tent. He was a real hunter. He was angry. He saw his bow and arrows were gone. He saw Tom and Lily running with them. He shouted and chased them. + +"Hey, you little thieves! Give me back my bow and arrows! They are mine!" + +Tom and Lily heard him. They were very scared. They tried to run faster, but they tripped on a root. They fell to the ground. The bow and arrows flew out of their hands. + +The hunter caught up with them. He grabbed the bow and arrows. He looked at them with a mean face. He was very angry. + +"You stole my bow and arrows! How dare you! Do you know how much they cost? Do you know how hard it is to hunt with them? You are very bad children! You will pay for this!" + +He raised his bow and aimed an arrow at them. He was going to shoot them. Tom and Lily cried. They wished they had not stolen the bow and arrows. They wished they had listened to Lily. They wished they had stayed in the woods. They were sorry. But it was too late. The hunter pulled the string. The arrow flew. The end. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box of toys under a tree. They were very happy and ran to the box. + +"Look, Lila, there are so many toys here!" Ben said. "We can play with them all day!" + +"Yes, Ben, they are so pretty and fun!" Lila said. "But we should share them with other kids too. Maybe someone left them here for us to share." + +But Ben did not want to share. He wanted to keep all the toys for himself. He started to grab the toys and put them in his bag. He grabbed a doll, a car, a ball, a book, and more. + +"Ben, stop!" Lila said. "You are grabbing too many toys! Leave some for me and for other kids!" + +"No, Lila, they are mine!" Ben said. "I found them first! You can't have any!" + +Lila was sad and angry. She tried to grab some toys back, but Ben pushed her away. He was very mean and greedy. + +Then, they heard a loud voice. It was the owner of the toys. He was a big boy who had left the box under the tree for a while. He saw Ben and Lila fighting over his toys. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing with my toys?" he shouted. "Give them back to me right now!" + +He ran to the box and grabbed his toys from Ben's bag. He was very mad and strong. He also grabbed Ben and Lila by their arms and dragged them to their parents. + +He told their parents what they had done. Their parents were very disappointed and angry. They scolded Ben and Lila and made them apologize to the big boy. They also took away their own toys for a week. + +Ben and Lila felt very sorry and ashamed. They learned a hard lesson. They learned that they should not grab things that are not theirs. They learned that they should share and be humble. They learned that being greedy and mean can lead to trouble and pain. +Lily was sick. She had a fever and a cough. Her mom put a thermometer in her mouth to check her temperature. Lily did not like the thermometer. It was cold and hard. She wanted to spit it out. + +"Keep it in, Lily. I need to see how hot you are," her mom said. + +Lily tried to be brave, but she was scared. She did not want to go to the doctor. She did not want to get a shot. She closed her eyes and waited for the thermometer to beep. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. She opened her eyes and saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running towards her window. Lily screamed and dropped the thermometer. It broke on the floor. + +"Mommy, mommy, there's a dog!" Lily cried. + +Her mom ran to the window and saw the dog. It was not a mean dog. It was a friendly dog. It had a red collar and a tag. It was looking for its owner. + +"It's okay, Lily. It's just a lost dog. He won't hurt you," her mom said. + +She opened the window and called the dog. The dog wagged its tail and came closer. He licked her hand and sniffed her face. He was a nice dog. + +Lily calmed down and looked at the dog. He had brown fur and black spots. He had big ears and a wet nose. He was cute. + +"Can I pet him, mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. He likes you," her mom said. + +Lily reached out and touched the dog. He was soft and warm. He licked her cheek and made her giggle. He was a good dog. + +"Can we keep him, mommy?" Lily asked. + +Her mom smiled and shook her head. She saw a phone number on the dog's tag. + +"No, sweetie. He belongs to someone else. We have to call his owner and tell them we found him," she said. + +Lily was sad, but she understood. She gave the dog a hug and a kiss. The dog wagged his tail and bowed his head. He was grateful. + +"Bye, doggy. I hope you find your home," Lily said. + +Her mom picked up the phone and dialed the number. She hoped the dog's owner would come soon. She also hoped Lily's fever would go down. She was glad the dog made Lily happy. She was a good mom. +Tom was a boy who liked to play outside. He had a big yard with many trees and flowers. He also had a dog named Spot, who was his best friend. Spot liked to run and bark and chase things. + +One day, Tom and Spot saw a squirrel in the yard. The squirrel was brown and furry, with a long tail. It was eating a nut on a branch. Spot saw the squirrel and wanted to catch it. He felt a strong urge to run after it. He barked and pulled on his leash. + +"Spot, no!" Tom said. He held the leash tight. He did not want Spot to scare the squirrel. He liked the squirrel. He thought it was cute and smart. He wanted to watch it eat the nut. + +The squirrel heard Spot's bark and looked down. It saw the dog and the boy. It felt afraid. It did not want to be caught. It dropped the nut and jumped to another branch. It ran along the tree, looking for a safe place. + +Tom and Spot followed the squirrel with their eyes. They saw it jump from tree to tree, until it reached a bright red birdhouse. The birdhouse had a small hole for the birds to go in and out. The squirrel squeezed into the hole and hid inside. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tom said. He was amazed by the squirrel's skill. He smiled and clapped his hands. He was happy that the squirrel found a home. + +Spot stopped barking and wagged his tail. He was not angry at the squirrel. He was just curious and playful. He licked Tom's face and wagged his tail some more. + +Tom hugged Spot and said, "Good boy, Spot. You are a good friend. And so is the squirrel. Maybe we can see it again tomorrow." He took Spot back to the house and gave him a treat. He also gave some nuts to the birds, hoping that they would share with the squirrel. He hoped that the squirrel would like his yard and stay there. He wanted to be friends with it. He liked animals. He liked nature. He liked to play outside. +Sara and Ben liked to play pirates in the park. They had a big hat, a hook, a sword and a map. They looked for treasure under the trees and on the swings. They said "Arrr" and "Ahoy" and laughed a lot. + +One day, they saw a man with a real hat, a real hook, a real sword and a real map. He was sitting on a bench and looked very charming. He smiled at them and said "Hello, little pirates. Do you want to see my map? It has a secret spot where I hid my gold." + +Sara and Ben were curious and ran to the man. They wanted to see the map and the gold. They thought he was a nice pirate who wanted to share. They did not see the mean look in his eyes. + +The man showed them the map and pointed to a spot. He said "Follow me, little pirates. I will take you to the treasure. But you have to be quiet and not tell anyone. It is our secret." He took their hand and led them away from the park. + +Sara and Ben followed the man. They did not know he was a bad pirate who wanted to trick them. He did not have any gold. He wanted to take them to his ship and make them work for him. He was not charming. He was cruel. Sara and Ben passed by their mom and dad who were looking for them. They did not see them or hear them. They were too far away. Sara and Ben were in trouble. They wished they had not followed the man. They wished they had stayed in the park. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. But it was too late. The bad pirate had passed them to his ship and locked them in a dark room. They were scared and sad. They cried and hoped someone would find them. But no one did. The end. +Tim and Mia liked to play in the forest. They made a hut with sticks and leaves. They pretended to be hunters and warriors. They had spears made of wood and stones. They were very organized. They had a plan for every game. + +One day, they heard a loud roar. It was a big bear. It was angry and hungry. It saw Tim and Mia and wanted to eat them. Tim and Mia were scared. They ran to their hut. They grabbed their spears. + +"Tim, we have to fight the bear!" Mia said. + +"No, Mia, we have to hide!" Tim said. + +"But we are hunters and warriors!" Mia said. + +"But the bear is bigger and stronger!" Tim said. + +They did not agree. They did not know what to do. The bear was getting closer. It smelled them. It rushed to their hut. It broke the sticks and leaves. It found Tim and Mia. + +Tim and Mia screamed. They threw their spears at the bear. The spears did not hurt the bear. They bounced off its fur. The bear was angry. It opened its mouth. It was ready to bite them. + +But then, they heard another roar. It was their dad. He was a real hunter and warrior. He had a real spear. He came to save them. He threw his spear at the bear. The spear hit the bear in the chest. The bear fell down. It was dead. + +Tim and Mia were happy. They hugged their dad. They thanked him. + +"Dad, you are the best hunter and warrior!" Tim said. + +"Dad, you are our hero!" Mia said. + +Dad smiled. He hugged them back. He was proud of them. + +"But next time, don't play in the forest alone. It's dangerous. There are wild animals. You have to be careful." Dad said. + +"OK, Dad. We're sorry. We won't do it again." Tim and Mia said. + +They learned their lesson. They were glad they were safe. They went home with their dad. They had a big dinner. They told their mom about their adventure. They were happy. They were a family. +Sam and Mia liked to play music. They had a band with their friends. Sam played the drum, Mia played the guitar, Ben played the piano and Lily sang. They practiced every day in Sam's garage. They wanted to be the best band ever. + +One day, they had a big show at the park. They were very excited. They packed their instruments and went to the park. But when they got there, they saw dark clouds in the sky. "Oh no," said Mia. "It looks like it will rain soon. What will we do?" + +"Don't worry," said Sam. "Maybe it will not rain. Maybe it will be normal. Let's set up our instruments and get ready to play." They did what Sam said. They put their instruments on the stage and checked the sound. They saw some people coming to watch them. They smiled and waved. + +But then, they heard a loud boom. It was thunder. And then, they felt a drop. It was rain. And then, more drops. And more. And more. It was raining hard. The people ran away. The instruments got wet. The band got wet. They were sad and scared. + +"Quick," said Ben. "Let's get our instruments and go to the garage. Maybe we can save them." They did what Ben said. They grabbed their instruments and ran to the garage. They dried them with towels and hoped they would still work. They were not sure. + +"Maybe we can play another day," said Lily. "Maybe the rain will stop. Maybe the people will come back. Maybe we can still be the best band ever." They did not know. They hoped. They waited. They played. They sang. They were a band. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their big house. Their parents are wealthy and buy them many things. But Anna and Ben are not happy. They want to have friends and go to the shop. + +One day, their parents go to work and leave them with a nanny. The nanny is mean and does not let them play. She says they have to stay in their room and be quiet. Anna and Ben are sad and bored. + +They decide to sneak out of the house and go to the shop. They put on their coats and shoes and run to the door. But the nanny sees them and shouts at them. She tries to catch them and take them back to their room. + +"Stop! You are naughty children! You have to do what I say!" the nanny yells. + +"No! We want to go to the shop! We want to have fun!" Anna and Ben say. + +They run past the nanny and out of the door. They see a big shop across the street. It has many colors and shapes and sounds. They are curious and excited. + +They cross the street and enter the shop. They see many things they like. They see books and games and clothes and candy. They want to touch and try everything. + +But the shopkeeper is not happy. He sees them and frowns. He thinks they are poor and dirty and will steal his things. He does not like children. + +"Hey! You! Get out of my shop! You have no money! You have no manners! You are trouble!" the shopkeeper shouts. + +Anna and Ben are scared and confused. They do not understand why he is angry. They do not want to steal. They just want to look. + +They try to explain, but the shopkeeper does not listen. He grabs them by their arms and drags them to the door. He pushes them out and slams the door. + +Anna and Ben are hurt and sad. They cry and hug each other. They want to go home. They want their parents. + +They see a big dog on the street. The dog is friendly and kind. He sees them and wags his tail. He licks their faces and makes them smile. + +The dog likes Anna and Ben. He wants to protect them. He barks at the shopkeeper and scares him. He follows them as they walk back to their house. + +Anna and Ben are happy and grateful. They have a new friend. They name him Spot. They sneak him into their house and hide him in their room. + +They play with him and feed him and love him. They hope their parents will let them keep him. They hope their nanny will not find him. + +They are not bored and sad anymore. They are happy and brave. They have each other and Spot. They have a friend. +Sam liked to play his guitar. He had a big guitar that made loud sounds. He learned how to play from his dad, who also had a guitar. Sam wanted to show his friends how good he was at playing. He asked his mom if he could gather his friends and play for them in the backyard. His mom said yes, but she told him to be careful with his guitar and not to make too much noise. + +Sam called his friends and told them to come over. He was very excited. He put his guitar in a case and carried it outside. He saw his friends waiting for him. They were Lily, Ben, and Max. Lily had a doll, Ben had a ball, and Max had a truck. Sam said hello to them and opened his case. He took out his guitar and held it proudly. + +"Look at my guitar!" he said. "It is big and loud and I can play it very well. Do you want to hear me play?" + +His friends nodded. They were curious. They had never seen a guitar before. They did not know what it was or how it worked. They were ignorant. + +Sam sat on a chair and put his guitar on his lap. He strummed the strings and made a sound. He smiled and began to play a song. He played fast and loud. He sang along with the song. He thought he sounded great. + +His friends listened. They did not like the sound. They thought it was too loud and too fast. They did not understand the song. They were bored. They wanted to play with their own toys. They looked at each other and whispered. + +"This is not fun," Lily said. "I want to play with my doll." + +"Me too," Ben said. "I want to play with my ball." + +"Me too," Max said. "I want to play with my truck." + +They decided to leave. They got up and walked away. They did not say goodbye to Sam. They did not care about his guitar. They were rude. + +Sam did not notice. He was too busy playing and singing. He did not see his friends leave. He did not hear them whisper. He did not feel lonely. He was happy. + +He played and played until his mom called him for dinner. He stopped and put his guitar back in the case. He carried it inside. He did not see his friends' toys on the ground. He did not wonder where they went. He did not miss them. He was ignorant. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. It was cold, so they wore sweaters. Lily had a pink sweater and Max had a blue sweater. They liked their sweaters very much. + +They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to make a pile of leaves and jump in it. They ran to the tree and started to pick up the leaves. They worked hard and soon they had a big pile. + +"Ready, set, go!" Lily said and jumped in the pile. Max followed her and they laughed and rolled in the leaves. They had fun. + +But then, a big wind came and blew the leaves away. The pile was gone. Lily and Max were sad. They looked for their sweaters, but they could not find them. The wind had taken them too. + +They felt cold and scared. They started to cry. + +"Where are our sweaters?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Max said. + +They hugged each other and wished they had their sweaters back. + +Then, they heard a voice. + +"Hey, kids, are these your sweaters?" The voice belonged to a nice lady. She was holding their sweaters in her hands. She had seen them fly away and caught them. + +Lily and Max looked up and saw the lady. They ran to her and took their sweaters. They put them on and felt warm and cozy. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Max said. + +They were very grateful to the lady. She smiled and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome. I'm glad I could help. Now, be careful and don't lose your sweaters again." + +Lily and Max nodded and said, "We will, we will." + +They waved goodbye to the lady and went back to the park. They decided to play something else. They still had fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they saw a big newspaper on the floor. It had many pictures and words on it. They wanted to use it for their games. + +"Let's make a hat with the newspaper," Lily said. She tore a piece of the newspaper and folded it into a hat. She put it on her head and smiled. + +"No, let's make a plane with the newspaper," Ben said. He tore another piece of the newspaper and folded it into a plane. He threw it in the air and watched it fly. + +They both liked their newspaper toys, but they wanted more. They tore and folded more and more pieces of the newspaper, until there was nothing left. The floor was covered with scraps of paper. + +They did not know that the newspaper belonged to their dad. He had bought it to read the news and do the crossword. He had left it on the floor for a moment while he went to the kitchen. When he came back, he saw the mess that Lily and Ben had made. + +He was very angry. He shouted at them and took away their toys. He told them to clean up the floor and go to their room. He said they were naughty and selfish. He said they did not respect his things. + +Lily and Ben felt sad and sorry. They realized they had done something wrong. They wished they had asked their dad before they used his newspaper. They wished they had been more flexible and shared their toys. They learned that they should not take what is not theirs, and that they should be more careful and respectful. They hoped their dad would forgive them and love them again. +Tom and Sue like to play at the gym. They run and jump and climb and swing. They have fun with their friends. But today, they want to do something different. + +"Let's bake a cake!" Sue says. "I saw a recipe in a book. It looks easy and yummy." + +"OK!" Tom says. "Where is the book?" + +Sue runs to the shelf and gets the book. She shows Tom the picture of the cake. It has chocolate and cherries and cream. + +"Wow!" Tom says. "That looks good. What do we need?" + +Sue reads the list of things. They need flour, sugar, eggs, butter, cocoa, baking powder, milk, cream, cherries and a big bowl. + +"Let's go to the kitchen and ask Mom if we can use these things," Sue says. + +They go to the kitchen and find Mom. Mom is happy to see them. + +"Hi, kids! What are you doing?" Mom asks. + +"We want to bake a cake!" Sue says. "Can we use these things?" She shows Mom the book and the list. + +Mom smiles. "Sure, you can. But you have to be careful and follow the instructions. And I will help you if you need." + +"Thank you, Mom!" Tom and Sue say. + +They get the things from the cupboard and the fridge. They put them on the table. They wash their hands. They follow the steps in the book. They mix the flour, sugar, eggs, butter, cocoa and baking powder in the big bowl. They pour the batter in a cake pan. They put the cake pan in the oven. They wait for the cake to bake. + +They clean the table and the bowl. They whip the cream. They wash the cherries. They are excited to see the cake. + +Ding! The oven makes a sound. The cake is ready. Mom helps them take the cake out. It smells good. They let it cool down. They spread the cream on top. They decorate it with the cherries. They admire their work. + +"Wow! We did it!" Sue says. "We baked a cake!" + +"It looks amazing!" Tom says. "Can we eat it?" + +"Of course!" Mom says. "But first, let's share it with your friends at the gym. They will love it too." + +"OK!" Tom and Sue say. "Let's go!" + +They put the cake on a plate. They cover it with a cloth. They hold it carefully. They run to the gym. They show their friends the cake. Their friends are surprised and happy. + +"Wow! You baked a cake!" They say. "It looks easy and yummy!" + +"Thank you!" Tom and Sue say. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" They say. + +They cut the cake and give everyone a piece. They eat the cake and enjoy it. They say it is the best cake ever. They thank Tom and Sue for sharing. They hug and smile. + +Tom and Sue are proud and happy. They like to bake. They like to play. They like to share. They have the best day ever. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play soccer with their friends. They have a small goal in their backyard. They kick the ball and try to score. + +One day, Mom says, "Lily and Ben, you have to behave. We are going to Grandma's house soon. You have to be nice and quiet there." + +Lily and Ben nod. They love Grandma. They want to make her happy. They put on their shoes and coats. They get in the car with Mom. + +On the way, they see a big park. They see other kids playing soccer. They see a big goal. They want to play too. + +"Mom, can we stop and play?" Lily asks. + +"Please, Mom, just for a little bit?" Ben adds. + +Mom shakes her head. "No, sweeties, we have to go to Grandma's house. Maybe we can play later. You have to behave." + +Lily and Ben sigh. They look out the window. They see the big goal. They wish they had a big goal too. + +They get to Grandma's house. Grandma hugs them and gives them cookies. She says, "Lily and Ben, you are such good children. You always behave. I'm so proud of you." + +Lily and Ben smile. They hug Grandma back. They say, "Thank you, Grandma. We love you." + +They eat their cookies. They play with Grandma's toys. They forget about the big goal. They are happy with their small goal. They are happy with Grandma. They are happy with Mom. They are happy with each other. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play soccer in the park. They had a cool ball with red and blue stripes. They took turns to kick the ball and try to score a goal. + +One day, they saw a big dog near the goal. The dog was black and brown and had a long tail. It looked friendly, but Sam and Lily were scared. They did not know if the dog would chase them or bite them. + +"Let's go away," Sam whispered to Lily. "The dog might be mean." + +"No, let's stay," Lily whispered back. "The dog might be nice. Maybe he wants to play with us." + +Lily was brave. She walked slowly towards the dog. She held out her hand and said, "Hello, dog. What is your name?" + +The dog wagged his tail and licked Lily's hand. He was not mean. He was nice. He barked and ran to the ball. He picked it up with his mouth and brought it to Lily. + +"Wow, he likes our ball," Sam said. He was not scared anymore. He joined Lily and the dog. They played soccer together. The dog was good at scoring goals. He was fast and smart. + +Sam and Lily had fun with the dog. They gave him a name. They called him Spot. Spot was their new friend. They were happy. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to make new friends. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He was sitting on a bench by himself. He looked sad and lonely. He also looked filthy. His clothes were dirty and torn. His hair was messy and his face was smudged. + +"Let's go and say hello to him," Tim said to Sam. "Maybe he wants to play with us." + +"I don't know," Sam said. "He looks scary and gross. Maybe he has germs or bugs. I don't want to get near him." + +"Sam, that's not nice," Tim said. "He's just a boy like us. He might need a friend. Come on, let's go and introduce ourselves." + +Tim walked over to the bench and smiled at the new boy. "Hi, I'm Tim and this is Sam. What's your name?" + +The new boy looked up and blinked. He seemed surprised and shy. He whispered, "I'm Ben." + +"Hi, Ben," Tim said. "Do you want to play with us? We have a ball and a kite. We can share with you." + +Ben nodded slowly. He got up from the bench and followed Tim and Sam. He carried a small backpack on his shoulder. It looked old and worn. + +They played together for a long time. They had fun and laughed. Ben showed them what was in his backpack. He had a book, a toy car and a picture of his family. He told them that he had moved to a new house and a new school. He said that he had no friends and that he missed his old ones. + +Tim and Sam felt sorry for Ben. They told him that they would be his friends and that they would play with him every day. They also invited him to their homes and offered him some of their clothes and toys. + +Ben smiled and hugged them. He said that they were very kind and generous. He said that he was happy and grateful. + +The next day, Tim and Sam saw Ben again in the park. He looked different. He had clean clothes and a haircut. His face was bright and his backpack was new. He ran to them and thanked them again for being his friends. + +Tim and Sam were happy too. They learned that it doesn't matter how someone looks or where they come from. They learned that everyone deserves respect and friendship. They learned that being nice and helpful can make a big difference in someone's life. They learned that they had made a new best friend. +Ben was very happy. He was going to the park with his mom and dad. He liked the park. There were swings and slides and a big pond with ducks. He wanted to feed the ducks some bread. + +But when they got to the park, Ben saw something new. There was a giant statue of a man. He was very tall and had a wide hat and a long coat. He had a big smile on his face. Ben was curious. He asked his mom, "Who is that?" + +Mom said, "That is a hero. He helped many people a long time ago. His name is Martin. He had a dream of peace and love. He was very brave and kind. We remember him today." + +Ben nodded. He wanted to be brave and kind like Martin. He walked closer to the statue and looked up. He saw the big smile and the wide hat. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He said, "Hello, Martin. I remember you too." +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many palms. Tom wants to climb the tree. He says to Sam, "I want to go up. I can see the sky and the birds." + +Sam is scared. He says to Tom, "No, no, no. The tree is too high. You can fall and hurt yourself. Stay with me on the ground." + +Tom does not listen. He starts to climb the tree. He holds the palms and pulls himself up. He feels strong and happy. He says to Sam, "Look at me. I am so high. You are weak and afraid." + +Sam feels sad and angry. He says to Tom, "You are mean and rude. You are not my brother. You are a monkey." + +Tom laughs. He says to Sam, "You are silly and boring. You are not my brother. You are a baby." + +Tom climbs higher and higher. He does not see the branch that is broken. He steps on it and it snaps. Tom loses his balance and falls. He screams and cries. He lands on the ground and hurts his arm. + +Sam runs to Tom. He sees that Tom is bleeding and crying. He feels sorry and scared. He says to Tom, "Are you okay? I am sorry. You are my brother. I love you." + +Tom feels pain and shame. He says to Sam, "I am sorry too. You are my brother. I love you. I was stupid and proud. You were right. The tree was too high." + +Sam hugs Tom. He says to Tom, "It's okay. We can go home. Mom will help you. She will make you feel better." + +Tom nods. He says to Sam, "Thank you. You are brave and kind. You are a good brother." + +They hold hands and walk home. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were at a party. They saw many balloons of different colors. Lily liked the pink ones and Ben liked the blue ones. They each took a balloon and played with it. + +"Look, I can make my balloon go up and down!" Lily said. + +"That's easy. I can make my balloon go very fast!" Ben said. + +They both laughed and had fun. + +Then, they saw a big cake on the table. It smelled good and had candles on it. They wanted to have some cake. + +"Let's go and get some cake!" Lily said. + +"OK, but we have to wait for the birthday song first." Ben said. + +They went to the table and waited. But they were very hungry and curious. They saw a bowl of red sauce next to the cake. It looked yummy. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's jam." Ben said. + +"Can we try some?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Ben said. + +They dipped their fingers in the sauce and licked them. But they soon regretted it. The sauce was very spicy and hot. It burned their tongues and made them cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! This is not jam! This is fire!" Lily said. + +"Ow, ow, ow! This is not yummy! This is bad!" Ben said. + +They ran to the sink and drank some water. They tried to cool their mouths. But they still felt the pain. + +They looked at each other and felt sorry. They hugged and said sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I should have waited for the cake." Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have asked before trying the sauce." Lily said. + +They learned their lesson. They learned to be patient and polite. They learned not to slap their mouths with spicy sauce. They went back to the party and enjoyed the cake and the balloons. They were happy and grateful. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has a big house for them with many rooms. She also has a black cat named Luna. Luna likes to play with the dolls too, but sometimes she is naughty and knocks them down. + +One day, Anna wants to improve her doll house. She finds some stickers and paper and glue. She makes new curtains and rugs and pictures for the walls. She is very happy with her work. She shows her mom and dad and they say it looks very pretty. + +But Luna is curious. She sees the new things in the doll house and wants to touch them. She jumps on the table and walks inside the house. She paws at the curtains and rugs and pictures. She makes a big mess. Some of the stickers and paper and glue fall on the floor. + +Anna hears the noise and runs to the table. She sees Luna and the doll house. She is very sad and angry. She yells at Luna and tells her to go away. Luna is scared and runs away. She runs down the stairs and hides under the sofa. + +Anna cries and tries to fix her doll house. She picks up the stickers and paper and glue and puts them back. She asks her mom and dad to help her. They hug her and say they are sorry. They say Luna did not mean to be bad. They say Luna is still learning how to be a good cat. + +Anna feels a little better. She finishes her doll house and looks at it. It is not as pretty as before, but it is still nice. She decides to forgive Luna. She goes to the sofa and calls her name. Luna comes out and looks at Anna. Anna pets her and says she loves her. Luna purrs and rubs her head on Anna. They are friends again. +Lily and Max were twins who liked to go to the mall with their mom. They liked to see the toys, the books, and the animals. But sometimes they were naughty and did not listen to their mom. They ran away, touched things they should not, and made noise. + +One day, they went to the mall and saw a big sign that said "Santa is here". They wanted to see Santa and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. But their mom said they had to wait in line and be good. Lily and Max did not want to wait. They saw a gap in the fence and sneaked out. They ran to the other side of the mall, where they saw Santa sitting on a big chair. + +"Santa, Santa, we want to talk to you!" they shouted, and pushed their way through the crowd. Santa looked at them and frowned. He said, "Who are you, and where is your mom?" + +Lily and Max felt scared. They realized they had been naughty and left their mom alone. They said, "We are Lily and Max, and we are sorry, Santa. We wanted to see you, but we did not wait in line. We don't know where our mom is." + +Santa said, "You should not have done that, Lily and Max. You should have listened to your mom and been good. She must be very worried about you. Now you have to go back and find her, and say sorry to her. And you have to hope that she will forgive you, and that I will still bring you gifts." + +Lily and Max nodded, and felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Santa. We will go back and find our mom, and say sorry to her. And we hope you will still bring us gifts." + +They ran back to the fence, and saw their mom looking for them. She was angry and sad. They ran to her and hugged her. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We were naughty and ran away. We saw Santa, but he was not happy with us. He said we should have listened to you and been good. We hope you will forgive us, and that Santa will still bring us gifts." + +Their mom hugged them back, and said, "I am glad you are safe, Lily and Max. I was very worried about you. You were naughty and ran away, and that was wrong. But I love you, and I forgive you. And I hope Santa will still bring you gifts, too. But you have to promise me that you will never do that again, and that you will always be good." + +Lily and Max promised, and said, "We love you, mom. And we will always be good." + +The moral of the story is: You should listen to your mom and be good, or you might lose her and make Santa unhappy. You should hope for the best, but also do the right thing. +Ben was a boy who hated to brush his tooth. He said it was boring and hard and he did not like the taste of the paste. He only brushed his tooth when his mom or dad made him do it. He did not care if his tooth got dirty or hurt. + +One day, Ben had a big ache in his tooth. He cried and cried and told his mom he wanted to go to the doctor. His mom said they had to go to the dentist, who was a special doctor for teeth. Ben was scared and did not want to go. He said he was sorry and he would brush his tooth every day. But his mom said it was too late and they had to go. + +At the dentist, Ben saw a big chair and a lot of tools. He did not like them. He tried to run away, but his mom held him. The dentist was a nice lady who smiled and said hello. She told Ben she had to look at his tooth and fix it. She gave him a shot to make his tooth numb. Ben did not feel the shot, but he felt a pinch. He screamed and kicked and bit the dentist's hand. The dentist was angry and said Ben was a bad boy. She said she could not fix his tooth and he had to take it out. She pulled his tooth with a big plier. Ben felt a lot of pain and blood. He cried and cried and wished he had brushed his tooth. He was not glad at all. He hated the dentist and he hated his tooth. He wished he had listened to his mom and dad. +Lily was a baby girl who liked to play with her toys in her crib. She had a teddy bear, a ball, a doll and a book. She was happy when her mommy or daddy came to read her a story or sing her a song. But sometimes, they had to go out and leave her alone. They told her to stay in her crib and be good. They said they would be back soon. + +One day, Lily saw a big red car outside her window. It looked shiny and fun. She wanted to see it up close. She climbed over the bars of her crib and jumped down. She ran to the door and opened it. She did not see her mommy or daddy anywhere. She did not hear them say goodbye. She did not care. She wanted to see the car. + +She went outside and crossed the street. She did not look for cars or people. She did not hear the horn or the brakes. She only saw the red car. She reached out to touch it. But then, something hit her hard. She felt a lot of pain. She fell to the ground. She saw blood. She cried. + +A man got out of the car. He looked scared and sorry. He ran to Lily and tried to help her. He called for help. He said he did not see her. He said it was an accident. He said he was sorry. + +But Lily did not hear him. She did not see him. She did not feel him. She only saw her teddy bear, her ball, her doll and her book. She wished she had stayed in her crib. She wished she had been good. She wished her mommy or daddy were there. But they were not. They were too late. +Sara and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to share. They always wanted the same toy. + +One day, mom gave them a new puzzle. It had many pieces. Some were black and some were white. Mom said they could choose who would start. Sara and Ben both wanted to choose. They both wanted the black pieces. + +They started to fight. They pulled the puzzle box. They yelled and cried. Mom was not happy. She took the puzzle away. She said they had to learn to share. + +Sara and Ben were sad. They wanted to play with the puzzle. They looked at each other. They said they were sorry. They asked mom to give them the puzzle back. + +Mom smiled. She gave them the puzzle back. She said they could take turns. Sara and Ben agreed. They decided to work together. They used the black and the white pieces. They made a beautiful picture. They were happy. They learned to share. +Lily and Ben are cats who live in a big house with a nice lady. The lady gives them food and water every day, and sometimes she plays with them. Lily and Ben love the lady very much. + +One day, the lady goes out and does not come back for a long time. Lily and Ben are hungry and thirsty. They look for food and water in the house, but they cannot find any. They are sad and scared. + +They hear a noise at the door. They run to see who it is. It is a man with a big box. He puts the box on the floor and opens it. He says, "Hello, kitties. I am here to supply you with some food and water. Your lady asked me to do this. She is stuck in a place with a lot of snow and ice. She will come back soon. Don't worry." + +Lily and Ben are happy and curious. They sniff the box and see many cans and bottles. The man takes out a can and opens it. It smells good. It is tuna. Lily and Ben love tuna. The man puts some tuna in a bowl and gives it to them. He says, "Here you go, kitties. Enjoy your tuna. I will also give you some water and some toys. You can have fun until your lady comes back." + +Lily and Ben eat the tuna and drink the water. They feel full and warm. They thank the man and play with the toys. They hope their lady will come back soon. They are glad the man came to supply them with food and water. They think he is very nice. They think tuna is very yummy. They think ice is very cold. +One day, a boy named Tom was very hungry. He wanted to eat spaghetti for lunch. He asked his mom, "Mom, can we have spaghetti, please?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tom, we can have spaghetti. But first, you have to help me with some chores. Can you put your toys away and make your bed?" + +Tom nodded and said, "OK, Mom, I will help you." He ran to his room and started to put his toys in a box. He saw his favorite teddy bear and hugged it. He forgot about the chores and played with his teddy bear. + +His mom came to his room and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said, "Tom, you did not help me at all. You only played with your teddy bear. Now we have no time to make spaghetti. We have to eat something else." + +Tom felt sad and sorry. He said, "Mom, I am sorry. I wanted to help you, but I got distracted. I love spaghetti so much. Can we have it tomorrow?" + +His mom sighed and said, "Tom, you have to learn to be responsible and keep your promises. If you want something, you have to work for it. You cannot be helpless and lazy. Maybe we can have spaghetti tomorrow, but only if you help me today. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, Mom, I understand. I will help you today and tomorrow. And I will not mention spaghetti again until we have it. I love you, Mom." + +His mom hugged him and said, "I love you too, Tom. Now let's finish the chores and have lunch." + +Tom learned his lesson. He helped his mom with the chores and ate his lunch. He did not mention spaghetti again until the next day, when his mom made it for him. He was very happy and thanked his mom. He also remembered to put his toys away and make his bed every day. He was not helpless and lazy anymore. He was responsible and helpful. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside at night. They had a big yard with a swing and a slide. Sometimes they saw stars and bugs and bats. But their favorite thing to see was the moon. + +One night, they saw a big yellow moon in the sky. It was so bright and round and pretty. They wanted to touch it and hug it and play with it. They ran to the swing and tried to swing higher and higher. "Maybe we can reach the moon if we swing hard enough," said Lily. "Yes, let's try," said Ben. + +They swung and swung and swung, but the moon was still far away. They got tired and sad. They got off the swing and sat on the grass. They looked at the moon and sighed. "We can't touch the moon," said Lily. "It's too high and too big." "Maybe we can raise the moon," said Ben. "How?" asked Lily. + +Ben had an idea. He ran to the shed and got a rope and a stick. He tied one end of the rope to the stick and the other end to the slide. He climbed up the slide and held the stick in his hand. He pointed the stick at the moon and said, "Come here, moon. Come down to us. We want to play with you." + +Lily watched Ben and smiled. She thought he was very clever and brave. She climbed up the slide and joined him. She held the stick with him and said, "Come here, moon. Come down to us. We want to play with you." + +They both pulled the rope and the stick, hoping the moon would come closer. They didn't notice that the rope was loose and the stick was wobbly. They didn't notice that the slide was shaking and tipping. They only noticed the moon and their wish. + +Suddenly, the rope snapped and the stick flew out of their hands. The slide tilted and they slid down fast. They landed on the grass with a thud. They looked up and saw the moon still in the sky, smiling at them. They looked at each other and laughed. They realized they couldn't raise the moon, but they could still enjoy it. They hugged each other and said, "We love you, moon. Thank you for being our friend." +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the yard. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the dirt. Lily had a red car and Ben had a black car. The black car was made of metal and it was very shiny. + +"Look at my car, Lily! It is faster and stronger than yours!" Ben said. He pushed his car hard and it hit Lily's car. Lily's car flew off the dirt and landed on a rock. It broke into two pieces. + +"Hey, that's not fair! You broke my car!" Lily cried. She picked up the pieces and tried to put them back together. But they did not fit. + +"Sorry, Lily. It was an accident. Here, you can have my car." Ben said. He gave his black car to Lily. + +Lily looked at the black car. She did not want it. She wanted her red car. She threw the black car on the ground and stomped on it. She made a big dent on the metal. + +"What are you doing, Lily? That's my car! You are mean!" Ben shouted. He tried to grab his car, but Lily kicked it away. It rolled under the fence and into the street. + +"Stop, Lily! Stop!" Ben yelled. He ran after his car. He did not see the big truck coming. The truck was loud and fast. It hit Ben and his car. There was a loud noise and a lot of smoke. + +Lily stopped. She saw what happened. She felt scared and sad. She wished she did not break Ben's car. She wished she did not finish Ben. She wished she could say sorry. But it was too late. +Ben is a dog. He is very intelligent. He can do many tricks, like sit, roll, and fetch. He loves his family and they love him too. + +One day, Ben's family goes to the park. They bring a ball and a leather leash. Ben is very happy. He runs and plays with the ball. He chases squirrels and birds. He sniffs other dogs and people. + +After a while, Ben is very tired. He wants to sleep. He finds a shady spot under a tree. He lies down and closes his eyes. He dreams of bones and treats. + +His family comes to find him. They see him sleeping. They smile and pet him gently. They say, "Good boy, Ben. You are such an intelligent dog. We are proud of you." + +They put the leather leash on him and walk him home. Ben wakes up and wags his tail. He is happy to be with his family. He knows they will give him food and water and a soft bed. He loves his family and they love him too. +Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. Lily puts a blue block on top of a red block. Ben puts a yellow block on top of a green block. + +"Look, our tower is so high!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "But I have an idea. Let's change the blocks. I want to see what happens." + +Ben takes the blue block from Lily and gives her the yellow block. He puts the blue block on top of the green block. Lily takes the yellow block from Ben and puts it on top of the red block. + +"Now our tower is different!" Ben says. + +"Yes, it is!" Lily says. "But I don't like it. I liked it better before. Let's change the blocks back." + +Lily and Ben try to change the blocks back. But they are not careful. They pull and push the blocks too hard. The tower falls down. The blocks make a loud noise. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Ben say. + +They look at each other. They are sad. They worked hard to make the tower. Now it is gone. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben says. "It was my idea to change the blocks. It was a bad idea." + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben," Lily says. "I should have been more careful. I made the tower fall." + +They hug each other. They are still friends. They decide to make a new tower. This time, they are careful. They don't change the blocks. They like their tower. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to do everything together. They liked to play, read, draw, and sing. They were very happy and loved each other very much. + +One day, they went to camp with their mom and dad. They saw many new things at camp, like tents, fires, trees, and animals. They also met many new friends who were also at camp. They had a lot of fun at camp. + +But one night, Anna and Ben had a big fight. They wanted to sleep in different tents with their new friends. They said mean things to each other and did not want to share their toys or snacks. They were very angry and sad. + +Mom and dad saw them fight and felt sorry for them. They tried to talk to them and make them feel better, but Anna and Ben did not listen. They just turned away and wept. + +The next morning, Anna and Ben woke up and saw that it was raining. They could not go outside and play with their friends. They had to stay in their tents and be bored. They looked at each other and felt lonely. They missed each other and wished they had not fought. + +They decided to say sorry to each other and hug. They realized that they were unique and special, but they were also twins and best friends. They learned that they should not let small things make them angry or sad. They should always be kind and loving to each other. + +Mom and dad were very proud of them and gave them a big smile. They all had breakfast together and waited for the rain to stop. They hoped to have more fun at camp and make more memories together. They were very happy and loved each other very much. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big boat and a small boat. The big boat is red and the small boat is blue. + +One day, they go to the lake with their boats. They put on their caps to keep their heads warm. It is cold and windy. The water is wavy. + +"Let's sail the big boat first," Tim says. He holds the big boat and runs to the water. He throws the big boat into the lake. The big boat sails fast on the waves. + +"Wow, look at the big boat go!" Sam says. He holds the small boat and runs to the water. He throws the small boat into the lake. The small boat sails slow on the waves. + +"Come on, small boat, you can do it!" Sam says. He cheers for the small boat. + +But then, a big wave comes and flips the small boat over. The small boat sinks in the water. + +"Oh no, the small boat is gone!" Sam says. He is sad. He runs to Tim and hugs him. + +"Don't worry, Sam, we can find the small boat," Tim says. He is kind. He hugs Sam back. + +They look for the small boat in the water. They see something blue under the water. It is the small boat! + +"Look, there it is!" Tim says. He points to the small boat. + +"Yay, we found it!" Sam says. He is happy. He jumps up and down. + +They get a stick and poke the water. They push the small boat to the shore. They pick up the small boat and dry it with their caps. + +The small boat is wet and dirty, but it is still blue. + +"Are you okay, small boat?" Sam says. He kisses the small boat. + +The small boat does not say anything, but it smiles. + +Tim and Sam smile too. They are friends. They like to play with boats. +Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play outside, but it was too hot and dry. The sun was bright and the grass was brown. They looked for a place to have fun. + +"Look, Lily, a big tree!" Tom said. He pointed to a tall and green tree in the corner of the yard. "Let's climb it and see what we can find." + +"Okay, Tom, but be careful," Lily said. She followed her brother to the tree. They grabbed the branches and pulled themselves up. They felt the cool breeze and the shade on their faces. + +They climbed higher and higher, until they reached a big nest. It was made of sticks and leaves and feathers. Inside, they saw four small eggs. They were blue and speckled. + +"Wow, Tom, look at the eggs!" Lily said. "They are so pretty. Do you think they belong to a bird?" + +"Maybe, Lily, maybe," Tom said. He leaned closer to the eggs. He wanted to touch them, but he heard a loud squawk. He looked up and saw a big bird flying towards them. It had a long beak and a red crest. It looked angry. + +"Tom, Lily, get down, get down!" the bird shouted. "This is my nest, my eggs, my tree! Go away, go away!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They let go of the nest and slid down the tree. They ran back to the house, leaving the bird alone. + +"Sorry, bird, sorry!" they said. "We didn't mean to bother you. We just wanted to play." + +They learned their lesson. They never climbed that tree again. They found another place to play, where they wouldn't disturb anyone. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a creek near their house. It had water and rocks and fish. They wanted to go closer and see. + +"Let's go to the creek!" Tom said. + +"No, we can't. Mom said it is dangerous. We might fall or get wet or hurt." Lily said. + +"But it looks fun. I want to touch the water and the fish." Tom said. + +He ran to the creek and jumped on a rock. Lily followed him and tried to stop him. + +"Tom, come back! You are being bad!" Lily said. + +She reached for his hand, but he slipped and fell into the water. He splashed and cried. Lily was scared. She frownd and yelled for help. + +"Help! Help! Tom is in the creek!" + +Mom heard Lily and ran to the creek. She saw Tom in the water and pulled him out. She hugged him and checked if he was okay. He was wet and cold and sorry. + +"Tom, you are very naughty. You did not listen to me or Lily. The creek is dangerous. You could have drowned or got sick. You are lucky Lily was here to help you." Mom said. + +She took Tom and Lily back to the house. She gave them dry clothes and warm soup. She told them to stay inside and be good. She was angry and worried. + +Lily and Tom said sorry to Mom. They learned their lesson. They did not go to the creek again. They played with their toys and books and each other. They were happy and safe. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was to jump on their big mattress. They pretended it was a trampoline, a boat, or a castle. + +One day, they jumped too hard and heard a loud pop. The mattress was broken! It had a big hole and the air came out. Anna and Ben were sad and scared. They did not want their mom and dad to be angry. + +They tried to repair the mattress. They found some tape and paper and put them over the hole. But it did not work. The air still came out and the mattress was flat. + +They heard their mom and dad coming upstairs. They did not know what to do. They hid under the bed and hoped they would not see the mattress. + +But their mom and dad saw it right away. They looked at the mattress and then at each other. They did not look angry. They looked amused. + +They called Anna and Ben to come out. Anna and Ben came out slowly. They were afraid to say anything. + +Their mom and dad smiled and hugged them. They said, "We are not angry. We know you were just having fun. But you should not jump on the mattress. It is not safe. And you cannot repair it with tape and paper. It needs a special patch." + +They asked Anna and Ben if they were sorry. Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, we are sorry. We did not mean to break it. We were just playing." + +Their mom and dad said, "It's okay. We forgive you. But you have to be more careful next time. And you have to help us buy a new mattress. It will cost some money." + +Anna and Ben agreed. They said, "Yes, we will help. We will save some money. And we will not jump on the mattress anymore." + +Their mom and dad said, "That's good. We are proud of you. You are brave to admit your mistake and to help us fix it. We love you very much." + +They kissed Anna and Ben and tucked them in their bed. They said, "Good night, sweeties. Sleep well." + +Anna and Ben smiled and said, "Good night, mom and dad. We love you too." They felt happy and sleepy. They closed their eyes and dreamed of their new mattress. +Lily was eager to pack her bag. She was going to visit her grandma for a week. She loved her grandma very much. She had not seen her for a long time. A year was a long time for Lily. + +She put her favorite doll, her red dress, her books and her crayons in her bag. She zipped it up and ran to the living room. She saw her mom and dad waiting for her. They had their bags too. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, Mommy, I'm ready!" Lily said. "Can we go now?" + +"Sure, sweetie, let's go," her dad said. He picked up Lily and her bag and carried them to the car. He put them in the back seat and buckled Lily up. + +Lily looked out the window and smiled. She was excited to see her grandma. She wondered what they would do together. Maybe they would bake cookies, or read stories, or play games. She hoped her grandma would be happy to see her too. She could not wait to give her a big hug. +Lily and Tom were playing in the bathroom. They saw a shiny thing on the sink. It was a razor. Lily wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Tom, a shiny thing! Let's touch it!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, don't touch it! It is sharp and can hurt you!" Tom said. + +"But it is so shiny and pretty! I want to touch it!" Lily said. + +She reached for the razor, but Tom grabbed her hand and pulled her away. + +"Ow, Tom, you hurt me!" Lily cried. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, but I saved you from the razor. It is not a toy, it is for grown-ups. It can cut your skin and make you bleed. You have to believe me, Lily, I am your big brother and I love you." Tom said. + +Lily looked at the razor and saw that it was wet. She saw some red drops on the sink. She realized that Tom was right. The razor was sharp and dangerous. She felt sorry for not listening to Tom. + +"I'm sorry, Tom, you are right. The razor is not a toy, it is for grown-ups. I believe you, Tom, you are my big brother and you love me." Lily said. + +She hugged Tom and said thank you. Tom hugged her back and said you're welcome. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to listen to each other and to be careful with things they don't know. They learned to believe in love. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they act like animals. Tom is a lion and Lily is a bird. + +Tom roars and runs after Lily. Lily flaps her wings and flies away. They have fun in the yard. + +But then Lily feels weak. She falls to the ground. Tom sees her and stops. He is worried. + +"Lily, are you okay?" he asks. + +Lily shakes her head. "No, Tom. I am sick. I have a fever. I need to rest." + +Tom feels sad. He wants to help Lily. He runs to the house and gets a blanket. He covers Lily with the blanket. He sits next to her and holds her hand. + +"Don't worry, Lily. You will get better soon. I will stay with you until you do." he says. + +Lily smiles. She is glad Tom is her friend. He is a good lion. She closes her eyes and falls asleep. Tom watches over her and hopes she will wake up soon. They will play pretend again when she is well. +Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in their backyard. They had a big chair that their dad gave them. They pretended it was a mighty castle, a spaceship, or a pirate ship. They had a lot of fun with the chair. + +One day, a man came to their house. He wanted to buy the chair. He said he would give them ten coins for it. Tom and Sam were surprised. They did not want to sell their chair. They loved their chair. + +"No, thank you," Tom said. "This is our chair. We play with it every day." + +"But it is old and broken," the man said. "You can buy a new chair with the coins. A better chair." + +Sam looked at the chair. It was old and broken. It had holes and stains and scratches. But it was also their chair. Their mighty chair. + +"No, thank you," Sam said. "This is our mighty chair. We have adventures with it every day." + +The man shook his head. He did not understand. He left without the chair. Tom and Sam hugged their chair. They were happy. They did not need a new chair. They had their mighty chair. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys and eat grapes. One day, they find a big box of grapes in the kitchen. They are very happy and want to eat them all. + +But Mom says, "No, you cannot eat all the grapes. Some are for later. You can have two each now, and then you have to share with your sister and brother." + +Tim and Sam are not happy. They do not want to share. They want to eat all the grapes. They think of a plan. They say, "Mom, can we use the grapes to make a picture? We can make a useful picture with grapes and paper and glue." + +Mom says, "That sounds like a good idea. You can use some grapes to make a picture, but not too many. And be careful with the glue. Do not make a mess." + +Tim and Sam nod and smile. They take the box of grapes and go to their room. They do not make a picture. They eat all the grapes. They are very greedy. They do not leave any grapes for their sister and brother. They throw the paper and glue in the trash. + +But soon, they feel sick. Their tummies hurt. They have eaten too many grapes. They have a tummy ache. They cry and moan. Mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees the empty box and the trash. She is very angry and sad. + +She says, "You have been very naughty. You have lied to me and eaten all the grapes. You have not shared with your sister and brother. You have wasted the paper and glue. And now you are sick. You have to go to bed and no more grapes for you. You have to say sorry to your sister and brother. And you have to clean up the mess tomorrow." + +Tim and Sam are very sorry. They have learned their lesson. They wish they had not eaten all the grapes. They wish they had made a useful picture. They wish they had been good friends. They have a bad ending. +Anna liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw a fairy. The fairy was very small and had wings. She was busy flying from flower to flower. + +Anna wanted to talk to the fairy. She said, "Hello, fairy. What are you doing?" The fairy did not hear her. She was too far away. Anna tried to get closer, but the fairy flew away. Anna was sad. + +Then, Anna had an idea. She picked a flower and held it in her hand. She said, "Please, fairy, come and see my flower. It is very pretty and smells good." She waited and hoped. + +The fairy saw the flower and was curious. She flew towards Anna and landed on the flower. She said, "Hello, little girl. What is your name?" Anna was happy. She said, "My name is Anna. I like your wings. They are very shiny and colorful." + +The fairy smiled and said, "Thank you. My name is Lily. I like your flower. It is very big and soft." She touched the flower and said a magic word. The flower began to shrink. Anna and the flower became smaller and smaller. Soon, they were the same size as the fairy. + +Anna was surprised and scared. She said, "What are you doing, Lily? Why are we shrinking?" Lily said, "Don't be afraid, Anna. I want to show you something. Come with me. We can fly together." + +Anna was curious and excited. She said, "OK, Lily. Where are we going?" Lily said, "We are going to the fairy land. It is a very beautiful and fun place. You will like it. Hold my hand and follow me." + +Anna held Lily's hand and felt her flower become her wings. She flew with Lily in the air. She saw many other fairies and animals and plants. She felt happy and free. She said, "Wow, Lily. This is amazing. Thank you for taking me here." + +Lily said, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you like it. You are my friend. We can play here as long as you want." Anna said, "You are my friend too, Lily. I want to play with you and see everything." They flew and played and laughed together. They had a wonderful time. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a snowman with a hat and a scarf. They give him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is so big and nice!" Sara says. + +"Yes, he is. But he is cold. He needs a glove," Tom says. + +They look around and see a red glove on the ground. It belongs to a boy who lives next door. He is not playing outside today. He is sick. + +"Can we borrow his glove?" Sara asks. + +"Maybe. Let's ask him," Tom says. + +They knock on the door and the boy's mom opens it. She sees the snowman and smiles. + +"Hello, Sara and Tom. What a lovely snowman you made!" + +"Thank you, ma'am. Can we please borrow your son's glove? Our snowman is cold," Tom says. + +"Sure, you can. He is not using it today. He has a fever and a sore throat. He is sad," she says. + +She gives them the glove and they say thank you. They run back to the snowman and put the glove on his hand. + +"There, now he is warm and cozy," Sara says. + +They hug the snowman and kiss him on the cheek. + +"Get well soon, snowman. We are your friends," Tom says. + +The snowman does not say anything, but he feels glad. He has a hat, a scarf, a nose, eyes, and a glove. And he has two friends who love him. He is a happy snowman. +Lily and her uncle Ben like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. Lily is happy when she plays with her uncle. He is funny and kind. + +One day, they make a big castle with the blocks. It has walls and windows and a flag. Lily says, "Look, uncle, we made a castle! It is so pretty!" + +Uncle Ben says, "Yes, it is very pretty. But do you know what else is fun? To destroy the castle!" + +Lily gasps. She does not want to destroy the castle. She likes the castle. She says, "No, uncle, no! Do not destroy the castle! It is ours!" + +Uncle Ben smiles. He says, "But it is just a game, Lily. We can make another castle later. And destroying is fun too. Watch this!" He kicks one of the walls and the blocks fall down. + +Lily cries. She is sad and angry. She says, "Uncle, you are bad! You ruined our castle! I do not want to play with you anymore!" + +Uncle Ben feels sorry. He did not mean to make Lily cry. He says, "I am sorry, Lily. I was just joking. I did not know you liked the castle so much. Please do not be mad at me. I love you." + +He hugs Lily and picks up the blocks. He says, "Let's make another castle, Lily. And this time, we will not destroy it. We will keep it and show it to mommy and daddy. OK?" + +Lily wipes her tears and nods. She says, "OK, uncle. I love you too. But please do not destroy our castle again. It is not fun." + +Uncle Ben says, "I promise, Lily. I will not destroy our castle again. It is very fun to build with you." + +They smile and start to build another castle with the blocks. Lily is happy again. She likes to play with her uncle. He is funny and kind. And he learns to not destroy her castles. +Tom and Mia were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with green balls on it. Tom said, "Look, Mia, avocados! Let's get some!" + +Mia said, "How? They are too high." + +Tom said, "I have an idea. I can climb the tree and throw them down to you. You can catch them in your bag." + +Mia said, "OK, but be careful." + +Tom climbed the tree. He saw many avocados. He picked one and threw it to Mia. Mia tried to catch it, but it was too heavy. It hit her on the head. Mia cried, "Ow, that hurts!" + +Tom said, "Sorry, Mia, are you OK?" + +Mia said, "No, I have a bump on my head. And the avocado is smashed." + +Tom said, "Oh, no, I regret throwing it so hard. I should have been more gentle." + +Mia said, "It's OK, Tom, I forgive you. But let's not play with avocados anymore. They are not good for throwing. They are good for eating." + +Tom said, "You are right, Mia. Let's go and find something else to play with. Maybe we can find some flowers or rocks or sticks." + +Mia said, "Yes, let's do that. And maybe we can share an avocado later. They are yummy." + +Tom said, "OK, Mia, that sounds good. You are a good friend." + +Mia said, "You are a good friend, too, Tom. But next time, please don't throw heavy things at me." + +Tom said, "I promise, Mia, I won't. Come on, let's go and have fun." +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bin with a lid. Lily wants to open it and see what is inside. + +"Can we open the bin?" she asks Ben. + +"No, Lily, that is waste. Waste is dirty and smelly. We should not touch it," Ben says. + +But Lily is curious. She does not listen to Ben. She runs to the bin and opens the lid. She sees many things in the bin: paper, cans, bottles, banana peels, and more. + +"Wow, look at all the things!" she says. "Maybe we can find something sweet to eat." + +She reaches into the bin and grabs a half-eaten chocolate bar. She takes a bite and smiles. + +"Mmm, this is sweet. Do you want some, Ben?" she offers. + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to eat waste. He thinks Lily is silly and gross. + +"Yuck, Lily, that is waste. Waste is not food. You should not eat it. It can make you sick," he says. + +He tries to take the chocolate bar from Lily, but she does not let go. She wants to eat more. + +"Leave me alone, Ben. This is mine. It is sweet and yummy," she says. + +She takes another bite and then feels a pain in her tummy. She drops the chocolate bar and holds her tummy. She starts to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow, my tummy hurts. I don't feel good," she says. + +Ben feels sorry for Lily. He knows she made a mistake. He hugs her and calls for help. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I will get help. You will be okay," he says. + +He runs to find their mom and dad. He tells them what happened. They come to Lily and take her to the doctor. The doctor gives her some medicine and tells her to rest. He also tells her not to eat waste again. + +Lily learns her lesson. She says sorry to Ben and thanks him for being a good friend. She also says sorry to her mom and dad and thanks them for taking care of her. She promises to never open the bin again. She only wants to eat good food that is not waste. She also wants to be healthy and happy. +Ben and Mia like to write stories. They have a big book with many pages. They use crayons to draw pictures and write words. They make up stories about animals, pirates, fairies and more. + +One day, they decide to write a story about an island. They draw a big circle with blue water around it. They draw palm trees, sand, rocks and flowers. They write: "This is an island. It is far away from home. It has many secrets." + +They wonder what kind of secrets the island has. They think of different ideas. They write: "On the island, there is a cave. In the cave, there is a treasure. The treasure is gold and jewels. But there is a guard. The guard is a dragon. The dragon is big and scary. He breathes fire and smoke." + +They draw a cave with a treasure and a dragon. They write: "To get the treasure, you need a map. The map is hidden in a bottle. The bottle is in the water. You have to swim and dive to find it. But there is a problem. The water is full of sharks. The sharks are hungry and mean. They have sharp teeth and fins." + +They draw a bottle with a map and sharks in the water. They write: "To swim and dive, you need a friend. The friend is a dolphin. The dolphin is smart and friendly. He can help you find the bottle and the map. He can also protect you from the sharks. He can jump and splash and make noises." + +They draw a dolphin with a smile and a friend. They write: "This is the end of the story. The friend and the dolphin find the bottle and the map. They go to the cave and get the treasure. They share it with the dragon. The dragon is not scary anymore. He is happy and nice. They all become friends. They live on the island and have fun." + +They look at their story and their pictures. They are proud and happy. They show their story to their mom. Their mom reads their story and smiles. She says: "Wow, this is a great story. You are very creative and clever. I love your island and your characters. But don't you think the dragon is a bit crazy?" + +Ben and Mia laugh. They say: "Yes, mom, the dragon is crazy. But that's what makes the story fun. We like crazy stories. They are more exciting and funny. Do you want to hear another one?" + +Their mom nods. She says: "Yes, please. I can't wait to hear what you write next." +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They have a big calendar on the wall. The calendar has pictures of animals and numbers. Lily and Ben can count the numbers and name the animals. + +One day, Lily and Ben have a fight. Lily wants to play with the calendar. She likes to look at the pictures and point at them. Ben wants to play with the calendar too. He likes to tear off the pages and make paper planes. Lily and Ben start to pull the calendar. + +"Stop it, Ben!" Lily says. "You are ruining the calendar!" + +"No, you stop it, Lily!" Ben says. "You are boring with the calendar!" + +Lily and Ben pull harder and harder. The calendar rips in half. Lily and Ben both lose the calendar. They are sad and angry. They start to cry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the torn calendar and the crying twins. She is not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. "Why did you break the calendar?" + +Lily and Ben try to explain. They blame each other. Mom shakes her head. + +"That was not nice, Lily and Ben," Mom says. "The calendar was a gift from Grandma. She wanted you to learn and have fun. You should not fight over it. You should share it." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. Mom hugs them and wipes their tears. + +"It's okay, Lily and Ben," Mom says. "I know you love each other. And I love you too. But you have to be careful with your things. And you have to respect each other's choices. Sometimes you can play with the calendar together. And sometimes you can play with other toys. That is normal." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They smile and hug Mom. They decide to play with their blocks and dolls. They are happy again. They still miss the calendar. But they know they can make a new one with Mom. They can draw new pictures and write new numbers. They can make it even better. They are excited. They love Mom. And they love each other. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the park with Mom. Mom says, "You can play here, but stay close to me. Do not go near the road." + +Anna and Ben see a stream. The stream is small and clear. They see fish and rocks and leaves in the water. They want to look at the stream. They run to the stream and sit on the grass. + +"Look, Ben, a yellow fish!" Anna says. She points to a fish that has yellow scales and a black stripe. "It is pretty. I want to touch it." + +"No, Anna, do not touch the fish. It will swim away. Just look at it." Ben says. He likes to look at the fish too. He sees a big fish and a small fish and a red fish. + +They look at the fish for a long time. They hear Mom calling them. "Anna, Ben, it is time to go. Come here, please." + +They get up and run to Mom. They tell Mom about the stream and the fish. Mom smiles and says, "That sounds fun. I am glad you enjoyed the stream. But remember, do not go near the road. It is dangerous." + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mom. We will be careful." They hold Mom's hand and walk to the car. They are happy. They like the park and the stream and the fish. They hope to come back soon. +Tom is a bald man who likes to walk his big dog, Rex. Rex is brown and furry and has a long tail. Tom and Rex go to the park every day and play with a ball. + +One day, Tom and Rex meet a little girl named Sue. Sue has long hair and a pink dress. She is holding a doll. Sue likes Rex and wants to pet him. She says, "Hello, doggy. You are so cute. Can I touch you?" + +Tom smiles and says, "Sure, you can. Rex is very friendly. But be careful, he likes to grab things with his mouth." + +Sue nods and reaches out her hand to Rex. Rex wags his tail and licks her hand. Sue giggles and says, "He is so soft and wet. He likes me." + +Tom says, "Yes, he does. He likes everyone. But sometimes he grabs things he shouldn't. Like my shoes. He always bites my heel and runs away with it." + +Sue says, "Oh, no. That is not nice. Why does he do that?" + +Tom says, "He thinks it is a game. He likes to chase and be chased. He is a silly dog." + +Sue says, "I see. Well, I have a game for him. Look, I have a ball in my pocket. Maybe he will like to grab it and play with it." + +Tom says, "That is a good idea. Let's try it." + +Sue takes out the ball and throws it in the air. Rex sees it and jumps to grab it. He catches it in his mouth and runs around the park. Sue and Tom laugh and run after him. They have a lot of fun playing with Rex and his ball. +Tom and Lily were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and houses with the blocks. But Tom was selfish. He wanted all the blocks for himself. He did not share with Lily. + +"Give me that block!" Tom said to Lily. He grabbed a block from her hand. Lily was sad. She had only a few blocks left. + +"No, Tom! That is my block!" Lily said. She tried to get the block back. But Tom was stronger. He pushed Lily away. Lily fell on the floor. She cried. + +"Ha ha! I have all the blocks now!" Tom said. He laughed. He did not care about Lily. He was happy. + +But then, something bad happened. Tom heard a loud noise. He turned around. He saw a big shadow on the wall. It looked like a monster. It had horns and teeth and claws. It was coming closer to Tom. + +"Help! Help!" Tom screamed. He was scared. He dropped the blocks. He ran to the door. But the door was locked. He could not get out. + +Lily saw the shadow too. She knew what it was. It was not a monster. It was their dad. He had come home from work. He had a hat and a coat and a bag. He was making a shadow with the light. + +Lily was not scared. She was smart. She knew it was a joke. She smiled. She picked up the blocks. She said to Tom: + +"That is what you get for being selfish. You scare yourself with your own shadow. You should share with me. Sharing is good. Sharing is fun." + +But Tom did not hear her. He was still screaming. He was still scared. He was sorry. He wished he had shared with Lily. He learned a lesson. But it was too late. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a blue car in the park. It was big and shiny, but it had a broken wheel. + +"Can we fix it?" Sue asked. + +"Maybe," Tom said. "Let's try." + +They took the car to Tom's house, where his dad had a tool box. They asked him if they could use some tools to fix the car. + +"Sure, but be careful," his dad said. "And be humble. Don't brag if you fix it, and don't be sad if you can't. It's just a toy." + +Tom and Sue nodded. They took a hammer, a screwdriver, and some glue. They worked hard to fix the wheel. They hammered, screwed, and glued until the wheel was not broken anymore. + +"Look, we did it!" Tom said. + +"Yay, we fixed it!" Sue said. + +They hugged and thanked Tom's dad. Then they took the blue car back to the park. They shared it with other kids who wanted to play with it. They were happy and humble. They learned that fixing things was fun and good. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. But sometimes they did not behave well. They would make a lot of noise, break things, and not listen to their mom and dad. + +One day, they found a big red ball in the backyard. They wanted to play with it, but they did not share. They fought over the ball, and pulled and pushed each other. The ball rolled away, and they ran after it. + +They did not see the fence that was in front of them. They bumped into the fence, and the ball flew over it. They heard a loud bark, and saw a big dog on the other side. The dog had the ball in its mouth, and looked angry. + +"Give us our ball back!" Tom shouted. + +"Go away, you bad dog!" Lily yelled. + +The dog growled, and showed its teeth. It did not like the twins. It wanted to keep the ball. + +"Mom! Dad! Help!" Tom and Lily cried. + +Mom and dad heard the twins, and came to the backyard. They saw the dog, and the ball, and the fence. They were not happy. + +"What are you doing, Tom and Lily?" mom asked. + +"Why did you not behave, Tom and Lily?" dad asked. + +"We wanted to play with the ball, but the dog took it!" Tom said. + +"We did not mean to be foolish, but the dog is mean!" Lily said. + +Mom and dad shook their heads. They told the twins to say sorry to the dog, and to each other. They told them to be careful, and to share, and to listen. They told them to be good. + +The dog heard mom and dad, and felt sorry too. It dropped the ball, and wagged its tail. It wanted to be friends. + +Tom and Lily smiled, and thanked the dog. They took the ball, and hugged each other. They learned their lesson. + +They decided to behave well, and to play nicely. They did not want to be foolish again. +Ben liked to help his mom in the kitchen. He wanted to be a clever cook like her. One day, mom said they would make potato soup for lunch. Ben was happy. He loved potato soup. + +Mom gave Ben a big potato and a small knife. She said, "Be careful, Ben. Cut the potato into small pieces. Then put them in this pot of water." Ben nodded. He cut the potato very slowly and carefully. He did not hurt his fingers. He put the pieces in the pot. Mom smiled. She said, "Good job, Ben. Now we will cook the potato until it is soft." + +Mom turned on the stove. She watched the pot. She said, "Ben, can you get me some milk and butter from the fridge?" Ben ran to the fridge. He opened the door. He saw the milk and the butter. He took them out. He brought them to mom. Mom said, "Thank you, Ben. You are very helpful." + +Mom poured some milk and butter into the pot. She said, "Ben, can you mix the soup with this spoon?" Ben took the spoon. He stirred the soup. He saw the potato pieces become smooth and creamy. He smelled the soup. It smelled yummy. He said, "Mom, can I taste the soup?" Mom said, "Sure, Ben. But be careful. It is hot." She gave him a small bowl and a spoon. She said, "Blow on the soup first. Then take a small sip." + +Ben blew on the soup. He took a small sip. He smiled. He said, "Mom, this is the best potato soup ever. You are a clever cook. And I helped you." Mom hugged him. She said, "Yes, you did, Ben. You are a clever cook, too. I love you." Ben said, "I love you, too, mom. Can we make potato soup again?" Mom said, "Of course, Ben. Anytime you want." They ate the potato soup together. They were happy. +Tom is a fisherman. He likes to catch fish in the lake. He has a boat, a net and a rod. He goes to the lake every day. + +One day, he sees a cute duck on the water. The duck is yellow and fluffy. Tom thinks the duck is nice. He wants to be friends with the duck. He throws some bread to the duck. The duck swims to the bread and eats it. + +"Hello, duck," Tom says. "Do you want to come to my boat?" + +The duck nods. It likes Tom and the bread. It hops on the boat. Tom is happy. He pets the duck. + +"Quack, quack," the duck says. "You are a good fisherman." + +Tom smiles. He likes the duck. He decides to name the duck Bob. + +Tom and Bob go fishing together. They have fun. They catch many fish. They share the fish and the bread. + +But then, something bad happens. A big fish jumps out of the water. It has sharp teeth and a long tail. It sees Bob on the boat. It wants to eat Bob. + +The big fish snaps at Bob. It tries to grab him with its mouth. Bob is scared. He quacks loudly. + +"Help, help," Bob says. "The big fish wants to eat me!" + +Tom hears Bob. He is scared too. He does not want to lose Bob. He grabs his rod. He swings it at the big fish. He hits the big fish on the head. + +"Go away, big fish," Tom says. "You cannot eat Bob. He is my friend." + +The big fish is hurt. It feels the rod on its head. It does not like it. It swims away. It leaves Tom and Bob alone. + +Tom and Bob are safe. They hug each other. They are happy. They are friends. + +The end. +Lily liked to watch cartoons on TV. She liked the ones with animals and superheroes. They were funny and adventurous. Sometimes she pretended to be a superhero too. + +One day, Lily's mom said they had to go to the store. Lily did not want to go. She wanted to watch cartoons. She asked her mom if she could remain at home. Her mom said no. She said Lily had to come with her. She said it would be fun. + +Lily was not happy. She put on her shoes and coat. She followed her mom to the car. She sat in her seat and buckled up. She looked out the window. She saw trees and houses and cars. She was bored. + +When they got to the store, Lily's mom gave her a coin. She said Lily could ride on the horse outside. Lily liked the horse. It was brown and white. It moved up and down. It made a neighing sound. Lily put the coin in the slot. She climbed on the horse. She held on to the mane. She felt adventurous. + +Lily's mom went inside the store. She said she would be back soon. She said Lily had to remain on the horse. She said she had to be good. Lily nodded. She smiled. She rode on the horse. She pretended to be a superhero. She had fun. She forgot about the cartoons. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They have a ball and a bucket. They like to kick the ball and fill the bucket with sand. They are having fun. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog sees the ball and runs to get it. He grabs the ball with his mouth and shakes it. The ball is dirty and wet. Lily and Ben are sad. + +"Hey, that is our ball! Give it back!" Lily shouts at the dog. + +The dog does not listen. He runs away with the ball. Lily and Ben chase him. They want their ball back. + +They catch up with the dog near a pond. The dog drops the ball and jumps into the water. He splashes and barks. The ball is very dirty and wet now. + +Lily and Ben are angry. They pick up the ball and look at it. + +"Yuck, this is not our ball anymore. This is a dirty ball. We don't want it," Ben says. + +Lily nods. She throws the ball into the pond. The dog swims to get it. He is happy. + +Lily and Ben go back to their bucket. They fill it with more sand. They make a sandcastle. They are happy too. +Lily was very hungry. She hoped that Mom would make her favorite food for lunch. She liked cheese and bread and apple juice. She did not like peas and carrots and water. + +She saw Mom in the kitchen. She ran to her and asked, "Mom, what are you making?" + +Mom smiled and said, "I'm making a surprise for you, Lily. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily nodded. She liked to help Mom. Mom gave her a bowl and a spoon. She said, "You can mix the cheese and the eggs in this bowl. Be careful, don't spill." + +Lily tried to mix the cheese and the eggs. But the bowl was too big and the spoon was too heavy. She lost her balance and dropped the bowl on the floor. The cheese and the eggs splashed everywhere. + +Lily felt embarrassed. She wanted to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I made a mess." + +Mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen. You don't have to be embarrassed. We can clean it up together. And we still have more cheese and eggs. We can make another bowl." + +Lily smiled. She was glad that Mom was not angry. She said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. Can we still have bread and apple juice?" + +Mom said, "Of course, we can. And maybe some cookies for dessert. How does that sound?" + +Lily said, "That sounds yummy. I love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet girl." +Sara likes to play the piano. She likes to make loud sounds and sing with them. But Mom does not like it when Sara plays the piano. Mom says the piano is old and needs to be clean. Mom says Sara can break the piano if she plays too hard. + +One day, Sara sees the piano in the living room. She runs to it and starts to play. She does not see Mom in the kitchen. She plays louder and louder. She bangs on the keys and laughs. She thinks she is making a beautiful song. + +But Mom hears Sara from the kitchen. Mom is angry. She comes to the living room and sees Sara playing the piano. She yells at Sara and warns her to stop. She says Sara is making a mess and hurting the piano. She says Sara will be in trouble if she does not listen. + +Sara is scared. She stops playing the piano. She sees Mom's face and knows she is mad. She says she is sorry and runs to her room. She cries and hugs her teddy bear. She wishes she could play the piano without making Mom angry. She does not understand why Mom does not like her song. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They also see a big tree with red fruits. They are apples. + +"Look, Anna, apples!" Tom says. "They are yummy. Let's pick some." + +"OK, Tom, but how?" Anna asks. "The tree is too high. We can't reach the apples." + +Tom has an idea. He sees a basket near the fence. He runs to get it. He brings it to Anna. + +"Here, Anna, use this basket. I will lift you up. You can put the apples in the basket." + +Anna likes Tom's idea. She takes the basket. Tom lifts her up. She reaches for the apples. She picks some and puts them in the basket. + +"Wow, Anna, you are good at picking apples!" Tom says. "The basket is full. It is heavy. How much does it weigh?" + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe five or six?" Anna says. She does not know how to count very well. + +Tom lowers Anna down. They put the basket on the ground. They look at the apples. They are shiny and red. They are yummy. + +"Let's eat some, Anna. We worked hard. We deserve a treat." Tom says. + +"OK, Tom. Let's eat some. They look yummy." Anna says. + +They each take an apple. They bite into them. They are sweet and juicy. They smile at each other. They are happy. They share the apples with the basket. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Sara has a white cat, a brown dog and a black bird. Tom has a red fish, a green frog and a yellow duck. + +They take turns to show a card and say the name of the animal. If the other one says the name right, they get the card. If they say the name wrong, they lose the card. The one who has the most cards at the end wins. + +Sara shows a card with a white cat. She says, "Cat." + +Tom says, "Cat." He gets the card. + +Tom shows a card with a green frog. He says, "Frog." + +Sara says, "Frog." She gets the card. + +They do this until they have no more cards. They count their cards. Sara has four cards. Tom has two cards. + +Sara says, "I win! I have more cards than you!" + +Tom says, "No fair! You have two white cards. White is easy to say. I have red and yellow. They are hard to say." + +Sara says, "That's not true. Red and yellow are easy to say. You just need to practice more. And white is not easy. It is the same as milk and snow. You can mix them up." + +Tom says, "OK, OK. You win. You are good at this game. But I am good at other games. Do you want to play another game?" + +Sara says, "Sure. What game do you want to play?" + +Tom says, "How about a game with jam? We can make sandwiches with jam and eat them. The one who eats the most sandwiches wins." + +Sara says, "That sounds fun. But we need to ask our moms first. They might not want us to eat too much jam." + +Tom says, "OK. Let's go and ask them. Maybe they will give us some jam and bread. And maybe they will join us too. Then we can all play and eat together." + +Sara says, "That's a great idea. Come on, let's go." They run to their moms and ask for jam and bread. Their moms smile and say yes. They give them some jam and bread and some plates and knives. They also get some juice and water. They follow them to the garden and sit on a blanket. They help them make sandwiches with jam and eat them. They laugh and talk and have a good time. They forget about who wins and who loses. They are happy. They are friends. +Sam and Mia are playing in the yard. They see a big pile of leaves. Sam has a rake. He wants to make the pile bigger. + +"Look, Mia, I can rake the leaves. Help me!" Sam says. + +Mia nods. She runs to get another rake. They rake the leaves together. They laugh and have fun. + +Soon, the pile is very big. It is bigger than Sam and Mia. They drop their rakes and jump into the pile. The leaves are soft and colorful. They make a lot of noise. + +"Wow, this is so cool!" Mia says. + +"Yes, it is! We can become anything we want in the leaves. We can be lions, or birds, or pirates!" Sam says. + +They pretend to be different things in the leaves. They roar, and flap, and say "Arrr!". They forget about the rakes and the yard. They are happy in their own world. +Jill liked to play with her model cars. She had many cars of different colors and sizes. She put them on the floor and made them go zoom and beep. She liked to pretend she was a driver and went to many places. + +One day, her mom told her to clean up her room. She said it was too messy and she could not find anything. Jill did not want to clean up. She wanted to play more. She said no to her mom and ran away. She hid under her bed and hoped her mom would not find her. + +Her mom looked for her in the living room, the kitchen, and the bathroom. She could not find her. She was worried and angry. She went to her room and saw the model cars on the floor. She stepped on one and it hurt her foot. She said ouch and dropped a vase. The vase broke and made a loud noise. + +Jill heard the noise and got scared. She crawled out from under the bed and saw her mom. Her mom was very mad. She pointed at the model cars and the broken vase. She said, "Look what you did! You made a big mess and you hurt me! You are a bad girl! You have to go to time out and no more cars for you!" + +Jill felt very sad and sorry. She wished she had listened to her mom and cleaned up her room. She cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. Please don't be mad at me." But her mom did not hug her or kiss her. She took her by the hand and put her in the corner. She said, "You stay there until you learn your lesson. And don't touch anything!" She left the room and closed the door. + +Jill sat in the corner and sobbed. She looked at her model cars and the broken vase. She felt very lonely and unhappy. She wondered if her mom would ever love her again. She wished she could go back in time and do things differently. But it was too late. She had made a big mistake and she had to pay for it. She did not know how to fix it. She did not know what to do. She just cried and cried. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used some flour and sugar and eggs that they found in the cupboard. + +"Look, I made a cake!" Lily said, holding up a spoon with some batter on it. "Do you want to try it?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben said, hopping over to her. He opened his mouth and took a big bite of the spoon. But he did not like it at all. It was too sweet and sticky and gooey. He made a face and spat it out. "Blech! That's not a cake, that's a mess!" + +Lily was angry. She thought her cake was good. She threw the spoon at Ben. But she was careless. She did not see that Mom was coming into the kitchen. The spoon flew past Ben and hit Mom on the head. + +"Ow!" Mom said, rubbing her head. "What are you two doing? Look at this mess! You used all the flour and sugar and eggs! And you threw a spoon at me!" + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They knew they did something bad. They hung their heads and said, "We're sorry, Mom. We were playing chefs. We wanted to make a cake." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she loved them. She said, "Well, playing chefs is fun, but you have to be careful and clean up after yourselves. And you have to ask before you use the food. And you have to be nice to each other. And you have to say sorry when you hurt someone. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We're sorry we hurt you. We're sorry we made a mess. We'll help you clean up. And we'll be nice to each other." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I forgive you. Now, let's clean up this kitchen. And then, maybe we can make a real cake together. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben smiled too. They said, "That sounds great, Mom. We love you. And we love cake." They hugged Mom and then helped her clean up the kitchen. They learned their lesson. And they had fun making a real cake with Mom. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play with toys. One day, they went to the store with their mom. They saw many toys on the shelves. Lily wanted a doll and Ben wanted a car. + +"Mom, can we have these toys?" they asked. + +"No, not today. We are here to buy food and clothes. Maybe next time," mom said. + +Lily and Ben were sad. They did not want to wait. They were selfish. They decided to take the toys without paying. They hid the toys in their pockets and walked to the door. + +But when they reached the door, a loud noise made them stop. It was the alarm. It beeped and flashed. The store people saw them and ran to them. + +"What are you doing? You cannot take these toys. That is stealing. That is bad," the store people said. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the toys and started to cry. Mom came and saw what happened. She was angry and ashamed. + +"I am sorry. They are my children. They made a mistake. They did not know better," mom said. + +The store people were not happy. They said mom had to pay for the toys and for the alarm. Mom had to use her money. She had less money for food and clothes. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They realized they were wrong. They said sorry to mom and to the store people. They learned a lesson. They promised to never steal again. They also promised to share their toys at home. They were not selfish anymore. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big pile of leaves. The leaves are red, yellow and brown. They look fun. + +Lily and Ben run to the leaves. They jump in and out. They laugh and shout. They make a game. They try to hide in the leaves. They say, "Can you find me?" + +But the leaves are deep. Lily and Ben sink in. They cannot see each other. They cannot hear each other. They feel scared. They cry, "Help! Help!" + +Mom and Dad hear them. They run to the leaves. They see Lily and Ben. They pull them out. They hug them and kiss them. They say, "Don't worry. We are here." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad." They say, "Sorry, we were silly." They say, "We love you." They go home. They have hot chocolate and cookies. They are warm and cozy. They are safe. +Lily was bored. She did not want to play with her toys. She did not want to watch TV. She did not want to nap. She wanted to do something fun. She looked around the room and saw her mom's magazine on the table. She had an idea. + +She grabbed the magazine and ran to her brother's room. He was sleeping on his bed. He looked so peaceful and quiet. Lily did not like that. She wanted to make him wake up and play with her. She opened the magazine and found a page with a big picture of an ugly man. He had a big nose, a big mouth, and a big wart on his chin. Lily thought he was funny and scary. + +She went to her brother's bed and held the magazine in front of his face. She poked him hard on the nose and said, "Boo!" She hoped he would scream and jump. But he did not. He opened his eyes and saw the ugly man. He did not scream. He did not jump. He smiled and said, "Hi, Dad!" + +Lily was shocked. She looked at the magazine and then at her brother. She realized that the ugly man was their dad. He had taken a silly photo for the magazine. He was a famous comedian. Lily felt silly and embarrassed. She dropped the magazine and ran away. + +Her brother laughed and picked up the magazine. He looked at the photo of their dad and said, "You're the best, Dad. You always make me laugh." He hugged the magazine and went back to sleep. +Anna likes to tell stories to her doll, Lily. She sits on her bed and holds Lily in her arms. She makes up stories about princesses, fairies and animals. Sometimes, she asks Lily questions and pretends that Lily answers. + +One day, Anna decides to teach Lily how to spell. She takes out her alphabet book and shows Lily the letters. She points to each letter and says its name and sound. She asks Lily to repeat after her. + +"A is for apple, a-a-a. Can you say A, Lily?" Anna says. + +"A, a-a-a," Lily says in a tiny voice. + +"Good, Lily! You are very smart. How about B? B is for ball, b-b-b. Can you say B, Lily?" Anna says. + +"B, b-b-b," Lily says. + +"Very good, Lily! You are learning fast. Let's do C. C is for cat, c-c-c. Can you say C, Lily?" Anna says. + +But before Lily can say C, Anna hears her mom calling her from downstairs. + +"Anna, lunch is ready. Come down, please," mom says. + +Anna puts down her book and hugs Lily. + +"Sorry, Lily. We have to stop now. But we can play more later, okay? I love you, Lily," Anna says. + +"I love you, Anna," Lily says. + +Anna smiles and runs downstairs. She is hungry and happy. She thinks Lily is the best doll ever. She can't wait to tell her more stories and teach her more spells. She thinks Lily is fine. +Lily and Ben love to play with their toy panda. They call him Pandy and hug him a lot. One day, they decide to take Pandy to the park and have a picnic. They pack some sandwiches, fruits and juice in a basket and walk to the park with Pandy. + +At the park, they find a nice spot under a big tree and spread a blanket on the grass. They put Pandy on the blanket and start to eat their picnic. They share some food with Pandy and talk to him. They are very happy. + +But then, a big wind comes and blows their basket away. The sandwiches, fruits and juice fly out of the basket and scatter all over the park. Lily and Ben are sad and scared. They run after the basket and try to catch their food. But it is very difficult. The wind is too strong and the food is too far. + +They forget about Pandy and leave him on the blanket. Pandy is lonely and afraid. He does not like the wind and the noise. He wants Lily and Ben to come back and hug him. He cries and cries. + +A nice lady sees Pandy and hears his cries. She walks to the blanket and picks him up. She hugs him and says, "Don't worry, little panda. I will help you find your friends." She looks around and sees Lily and Ben chasing their basket. She calls them and waves Pandy in the air. Lily and Ben see Pandy and the lady. They are very happy. They run to the lady and thank her. They hug Pandy and say, "We are sorry, Pandy. We love you. You are our best friend." Pandy smiles and says, "I love you too." They all sit on the blanket and share the food that the lady has. They have a nice picnic and a happy day. +Tom and Sue like to play with their toy train. They have many pieces of rail that they can put together in different ways. They like to design new tracks for their train to go on. + +One day, they decide to make a very big and long track that goes all around the room. They work hard and use all their rail pieces. They are very proud of their design. They want to show it to their mom and dad. + +But before they can do that, their baby brother Sam comes into the room. He sees the train and the rail and he wants to play too. He crawls over and grabs some of the rail pieces. He pulls them apart and throws them around. + +Tom and Sue are very angry. They yell at Sam and try to take back their rail pieces. But Sam cries and holds on to them. He does not understand why they are mad at him. He just wants to have fun. + +Mom and dad hear the noise and come into the room. They see the mess and the fight. They are very disappointed. They scold Tom and Sue for being mean to Sam. They tell them to share their toys and to be nice to their brother. They take away the train and the rail and put them in a box. They say they can only play with them again when they learn to get along. + +Tom and Sue are very sad. They wish they had not been so selfish and rude. They realize that their design was not worth losing their fun and their family. They say they are sorry to Sam and to mom and dad. They hug and make up. They hope they can play with their train again soon. They learn that being kind and generous is more important than being proud and greedy. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play at the beach. They had a big bucket of fish to feed the seals. They saw a big seal with a shiny nose and a small seal with a dull nose. The big seal was loud and greedy. He wanted all the fish for himself. The small seal was quiet and humble. He waited for his turn. + +"Can I share some fish with the small seal?" Lily asked Sam. + +"Sure, he looks hungry and nice," Sam said. + +They threw some fish to the small seal, who caught them with his mouth and thanked them with a clap. The big seal saw this and got angry. He roared and splashed water at them. He tried to take all the fish from the bucket. + +"Hey, stop that! You are not nice!" Lily shouted. + +"Go away! These are my fish!" the big seal said. + +But then, a bigger seal came out of the water. He was the leader of the seals. He saw what the big seal was doing and scolded him. + +"You are not sharing. You are being selfish and rude. You have to apologize to the children and the small seal. And you have to give some fish back to them," the leader seal said. + +The big seal felt ashamed and sorry. He did what the leader seal said. He said sorry to Lily, Sam, and the small seal. He gave some fish back to them. He learned to be humble and share. + +Lily, Sam, and the small seal were happy. They thanked the leader seal and fed him some fish too. They all became friends and played together at the beach. +Lily and Sam were playing in the yard. They liked to pretend they were spies and protect the mail from bad guys. They made a fort with boxes and blankets and put the mail inside. + +"Nobody can get our mail now," Sam said. "We are very creative spies." + +Lily nodded. She had a walkie-talkie and a hat. She looked around for bad guys. She saw a big dog coming near the fort. It had black fur and sharp teeth. It looked hungry and angry. + +"Sam, Sam, there is a bad guy!" Lily said into the walkie-talkie. "It is a big dog. It wants our mail." + +Sam heard Lily and grabbed a stick. He ran out of the fort and tried to scare the dog away. He waved the stick and shouted, "Go away, bad dog! This is our mail. You can't have it." + +But the dog did not go away. It barked and jumped at Sam. It bit his arm and made him drop the stick. Sam cried and fell to the ground. The dog ran to the fort and tore the blankets and boxes. It found the mail and ripped it with its teeth. + +Lily saw what happened and ran to Sam. She hugged him and tried to stop the blood. She was scared and sad. The dog had hurt Sam and ruined their mail. Their game was over. They were not creative spies anymore. They were just two kids who needed help. +Ben and Lily watch a show on TV. They like the show. It is about a hero who helps people. The hero is young and brave. He wears a red cape and a blue suit. + +One day, the hero sees a cat on a tree. The cat is scared. The hero flies to the tree and gets the cat. He gives the cat to a girl. The girl is happy. She says, "Thank you, hero! You are very kind!" + +Ben and Lily clap their hands. They say, "Yay, hero! You are awesome!" They want to be like the hero. They put on their capes and suits. They pretend to fly and help people. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big ant hill and wanted to see the ants. They got closer and closer to the ant hill. + +"Look, Tom, so many ants!" Lily said. "They are busy and fast. Can we catch some?" + +Tom nodded. He had a jar and a lid. He tried to scoop some ants into the jar. But the ants were angry. They bit Tom's hand and made him cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom shouted. "The ants hurt me! Go away, ants!" + +Lily felt sorry for Tom. She wanted to help him. She had a ribbon in her hair. She took it off and tried to tie it around Tom's hand. She thought it would make him feel better. + +But Tom did not like it. He pushed Lily away. He said, "No, Lily, don't tie me! You are silly and bad. You made the ants mad. I don't want to play with you!" + +Lily was sad. She did not mean to make Tom or the ants mad. She wanted to be his friend. She picked up her ribbon and ran away. She cried and cried. + +Tom was sad too. He did not mean to be mean to Lily. He was scared and hurt. He wanted to say sorry to Lily. But he did not know where she went. He looked for her, but he could not find her. + +Lily and Tom did not play together again. They lost their friendship. They were both very sad. The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big bucket of water and some cups. They liked to pour water from one cup to another and make splashes. + +"Look, I can pour very fast!" Ben said, holding his cup high. + +"Wow, you have a lot of speed!" Lily said, watching the water fly out of his cup. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a roar. They looked around and saw a big, black car coming down the road. It had shiny wheels and a long tail. It was very mysterious. + +"What is that?" Ben asked, dropping his cup. + +"I don't know. It looks scary!" Lily said, holding her cup tight. + +The car stopped in front of their house. The door opened and a man came out. He had a big hat and a long coat. He looked at Ben and Lily and smiled. + +"Hello, kids. I'm your uncle Bob. I came to visit you and your mom. Do you want to see my car? It's very special. It can go very fast and make loud noises. It's called a dragster." + +Ben and Lily stared at him. They had never seen him before. He was very mysterious. + +"Who are you?" Ben asked, feeling brave. + +"I told you, I'm your uncle Bob. Your mom's brother. Don't you remember me? I used to play with you when you were babies. Here, I have some pictures of us." He took out a small book from his coat and showed them some photos. + +Ben and Lily looked at the photos. They saw a younger man with a big smile and a smaller hat. He was holding them and making funny faces. They recognized their mom and dad in some of the photos too. + +"Is that you?" Lily asked, pointing at the man. + +"Yes, that's me. I know I look different now. I have a bigger hat and a longer coat. And a dragster. Do you like it?" He asked, pointing at the car. + +Ben and Lily nodded. They were curious about the car. It looked very cool. + +"Can we see it?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can. But first, let's go inside and say hello to your mom. She'll be happy to see me. And I have some gifts for you too. Come on, let's go." He said, taking their hands and leading them to the house. + +Ben and Lily followed him. They still thought he was very mysterious, but they also felt excited. They wanted to see the gifts and the car. They wondered what other surprises their uncle Bob had for them. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the day. They like to look at the sky at night. They see many stars in the sky. They wonder what the stars are. + +One night, they ask their mom. "Mom, what are the stars?" they say. + +Mom smiles and hugs them. "The stars are big balls of fire, very far away. They make light for us when it is dark. They are beautiful, aren't they?" she says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They think the stars are beautiful. They want to touch them. "Can we go to the stars, mom?" they say. + +Mom shakes her head. "No, my loves, we cannot go to the stars. They are too far and too hot. We can only look at them and make wishes. Do you want to make a wish?" she says. + +Anna and Ben think. They have many wishes. They wish for toys, candy, books, and friends. But they also wish for something else. They look at each other and say the same thing. "We wish to be with you, mom, always." + +Mom kisses them and says, "That is a very sweet wish. And it will happen, my loves, because I love you very much. Now, let's go to bed. You are sleepy, and so am I." + +Anna and Ben hug mom and say, "We love you, mom. Good night, stars." + +They go to bed and fall asleep, dreaming of the stars. +Lily was sick. She felt hot and tired. She did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. She only wanted to sleep. + +Mom came to Lily's room. She had a thermometer in her hand. She said, "Lily, I need to check your temperature. This is a thermometer. It tells me how hot you are. It will not hurt you. You just have to put it under your tongue for a little bit." + +Lily opened her mouth and let Mom put the thermometer under her tongue. She waited for the beep. Mom looked at the thermometer and said, "Oh, Lily, you have a fever. You are very hot. You need to drink some water and take some medicine. That will help you feel better." + +Lily nodded and drank some water. Mom gave her some medicine and a hug. She said, "You are a smart girl, Lily. You did a good job with the thermometer. Now you need to rest and get well soon. I love you." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, Mom. Thank you for taking care of me." She closed her eyes and fell asleep. Mom kissed her forehead and left the room. She hoped Lily would feel better soon. +Jill was a young girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of dolls and cars and blocks, but her favorite toy was a big bear. She called him Bobo and hugged him every night. + +One day, Jill was playing with Bobo in the living room. She wanted to make him a hat, so she took some tape and paper and scissors from the table. She cut the paper into a circle and taped it to Bobo's head. She was very happy with her hat and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mom, I made Bobo a hat!" Jill said. + +"That's very nice, Jill, but you shouldn't use the tape and scissors without asking me. They are not for playing, they are for working. You could hurt yourself or Bobo," Mom said. + +Mom took the tape and scissors and the hat from Jill and Bobo. She threw the hat in the trash and put the tape and scissors back on the table. Jill was very sad and angry. She wanted her hat back. She grabbed Bobo and ran to her room. + +She slammed the door and cried on her bed. She hugged Bobo and said, "I'm sorry, Bobo, I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to make you a hat. You are my best friend." + +She cried and cried until she fell asleep. She had a bad dream about Bobo losing his fur and his eyes and his nose. She woke up and saw Bobo next to her. He was still the same. He still had his fur and his eyes and his nose. And he still had a piece of tape on his head. + +Jill smiled and said, "You still have your hat, Bobo. You are the best bear ever." + +She kissed Bobo and hugged him. She felt better. She decided to make him a new hat, but this time with yarn and a needle. She asked her mom to help her. Mom said yes and smiled. She was proud of Jill for being brave and kind. They made a new hat for Bobo and put it on his head. Jill and Bobo were very happy. They played and laughed and had fun. They never cried again. +Lily was a little girl who loved to sleep. She liked to cuddle with her teddy bear and dream of fun things. Sometimes she dreamed of flying in the sky, or swimming with the fish, or playing with her friends. + +One morning, Lily woke up early. She looked out of her window and saw something beautiful. It was the sunrise. The sky was pink and orange and yellow. The sun was like a big ball of light. Lily smiled and felt happy. + +She wanted to share the sunrise with someone. She ran to her parents' room and jumped on their bed. She said, "Mommy, Daddy, look! The sunrise is so pretty! Come and see!" Her parents opened their eyes and saw Lily's adorable face. They hugged her and kissed her and said, "Good morning, sweetie. You are right, the sunrise is very pretty. Just like you." + +They got up and went to the window with Lily. They watched the sunrise together and thanked God for the new day. Then they had breakfast and got ready for the day. Lily was excited to see what adventures the day would bring. She loved to sleep, but she also loved to wake up and see the sunrise. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play outside in the yard. They have a big tree with many leaves. They gather the leaves and make a pile. They jump on the pile and laugh. + +"Look, Sam, I found a belt!" Ben says. He holds up a brown belt with a shiny buckle. He found it under the tree. + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice belt. Where did it come from?" Sam asks. He wants to see the belt. + +"I don't know, Sam. Maybe someone left it here. Can I keep it?" Ben says. He puts the belt around his waist. He feels proud. + +"Sure, Ben, you can keep it. But it looks a bit smelly. Maybe you should wash it first." Sam says. He smells the belt. He makes a face. + +"Smelly? No, it is not smelly. It is fine. I like it." Ben says. He does not want to wash the belt. He likes it the way it is. + +"Okay, Ben, if you say so. But don't come near me with that smelly belt. I don't want to smell it." Sam says. He moves away from Ben. He does not like the smell. + +Ben does not care. He likes his belt. He thinks it is the best belt ever. He jumps on the pile of leaves again. He smiles. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big horse in the park. The horse is brown and has a long mane. The horse is eating some oats from a bucket. + +"Wow, look at the horse!" Tom says. "He is so big and strong!" + +"Can we pet him?" Anna asks. "He looks nice and mild." + +They walk closer to the horse. The horse sees them and makes a soft sound. He does not mind them. He lets them touch his nose and his mane. He enjoys their company. + +"Hello, horse," Tom says. "Do you like oats? We like oats too. They are yummy and good for you." + +The horse nods his head. He shares some oats with Tom and Anna. They take some oats from his bucket and eat them. They are crunchy and sweet. + +"Thank you, horse," Anna says. "You are very kind and generous." + +The horse smiles. He likes Tom and Anna. They are very friendly and polite. He enjoys their oat snack. + +They play with the horse for a while. They stroke his fur and talk to him. They have fun in the park. They enjoy their day. +Lily was a goat who lived on a farm with many other animals. She liked to eat grass and hay, but sometimes she wanted more. She saw the farmer's garden, where he grew carrots and lettuce and tomatoes. They looked so yummy and juicy, and Lily wanted to taste them. + +One day, when the farmer was busy in the barn, Lily sneaked out of her pen and ran to the garden. She jumped over the fence and started to nibble on the carrots. They were sweet and crunchy, and Lily felt happy. She did not see the farmer coming back, or hear him shout. + +The farmer was angry when he saw Lily in his garden. He ran after her with a stick, and tried to chase her away. Lily was scared, but she did not want to leave the carrots. She turned around and fought with the farmer. She kicked him with her hooves, and butted him with her horns. The farmer felt pain, and dropped his stick. + +Lily thought she had won, and went back to the carrots. But the farmer was not done. He picked up a bucket of water, and threw it at Lily. The water was cold and bitter, and it made Lily wet and unhappy. She bleated loudly, and ran away from the garden. She jumped over the fence, and ran back to her pen. + +Lily learned her lesson. She never went to the farmer's garden again. She ate grass and hay, and sometimes the farmer gave her a treat. She was a good goat, and the farmer was a good farmer. They did not fight anymore. +Tom and Lily like to play outside. They have a big yard with many trees. They like to climb the trees and swing on the branches. Sometimes they find nuts and fruits on the branches. They store them in a hole in a big tree. They call it their secret store. + +One day, they see a new branch on their big tree. It is very long and thin. It has many shiny things on it. They are red and green and yellow. Tom and Lily think they are pretty. They want to touch them. They climb the tree and reach for the branch. + +But the branch is not a branch. It is a wire. It is part of a big light that someone put on the tree. The light is for a holiday. Tom and Lily do not know that. They touch the wire and get a shock. It hurts. They scream and fall off the tree. + +Mom and Dad hear them and run outside. They see Tom and Lily on the ground. They see the wire on the tree. They are angry and scared. They hug Tom and Lily and check if they are okay. They are okay, but they have some burns on their hands. Mom and Dad take them inside and put some cream on their burns. They tell them to never touch wires on trees. They are dangerous. + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They did not know. They say they are sorry. Mom and Dad say they love them. They say they can still play outside, but they have to be careful. They say they can still store nuts and fruits in their hole, but they have to leave the shiny things alone. They are not for them. They are for the light. Tom and Lily nod. They understand. They hug Mom and Dad and say they love them too. +Tom and Mia went to the zoo with their mom. They wanted to see the animals and learn new things. Mom said they could choose one animal to observe closely and draw a picture of it. + +Tom and Mia looked at the lions, the monkeys, the giraffes, and the penguins. They were all very interesting, but they wanted to find something more original. Then they saw the otters. The otters were swimming, playing, and sliding in the water. They looked very happy and funny. + +"Can we observe the otters, mom?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, let's go closer and watch them," mom said. She gave them each a paper and a crayon. + +Tom and Mia sat on a bench and observed the otters. They noticed how they had brown fur, long tails, and small ears. They saw how they used their paws to hold fish and shells. They heard how they made squeaky noises to communicate. + +"Look, that one is doing a trick!" Mia said, pointing at an otter that was spinning in the air. + +"Wow, that's amazing!" Tom said. He tried to draw the otter on his paper, but it was too fast. + +Mia decided to draw a different otter, one that was resting on a rock. She drew its shape, its fur, and its eyes. She was very proud of her picture. + +"Mom, look at my picture!" Mia said, showing her mom. + +"That's very good, Mia. You observed the otter very well," mom said. + +"Thank you, mom. What about Tom's picture?" Mia asked. + +Tom looked at his paper. He had only drawn a circle and some lines. He felt sad. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I couldn't draw the otter. It was too hard," Tom said. + +"That's okay, Tom. You tried your best. And you know what? Your picture is very original. No one else has drawn an otter like that," mom said. + +Tom smiled. He realized that his picture was special, just like the otter. He showed it to Mia and the otters. They all squeaked in approval. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play at the gym. The gym has many toys and games. Tom and Sam like to swing, slide and jump. + +One day, Tom and Sam see a big ball. The ball is red and soft. Tom and Sam want to play with the ball. They run to the ball and grab it. They both pull the ball. They want the ball for themselves. + +"Let go of the ball!" Tom says. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. "I saw it first!" + +They pull and pull. They do not share. They do not listen. They are angry and mean. + +The ball is not happy. The ball feels a big squeeze. The ball pops. The air comes out. The ball is flat and sad. + +Tom and Sam are shocked. They look at the ball. They look at each other. They feel bad. They feel helpless. They broke the ball. They cannot play with the ball. They cannot fix the ball. + +"I am sorry, Tom," Sam says. "I was selfish. I should have shared the ball with you." + +"I am sorry, Sam," Tom says. "I was greedy. I should have let you play with the ball too." + +They hug each other. They are sorry. They are friends. They learn a lesson. They learn to share and be kind. + +The end. +Lily and Max are playing in the kitchen. They see a big bowl of fruit on the table. Lily likes fruit. She picks up a red apple and takes a bite. "Yum, this is sweet and juicy," she says. + +Max looks at the bowl and sees something green and round. He does not know what it is. He picks it up and tries to peel it like a banana. But it is hard and does not peel. He says, "What is this? It is not a fruit. It is not good." + +Lily looks at what Max has. She knows what it is. It is an avocado. She says, "That is an avocado, Max. It is a fruit, but you have to cut it open. Inside, it is soft and creamy. You can eat it with a spoon or make a dip with it. It is good for you." + +Max looks at Lily and says, "Really? How do you know that?" + +Lily says, "Mommy told me. She likes avocados. She makes guacamole with them. She adds lemon juice, salt, and cilantro. Then she mashes them with a fork. She gives us chips to dip in it. It is yummy. Do you want to try?" + +Max says, "OK, I will try. But only a little bit. I like chips." + +Lily says, "Good. Let's ask Mommy to help us cut the avocado. Then we can make guacamole and share it with her. Maybe she will give us more fruit too." + +They put the avocado back in the bowl and run to find Mommy. They are happy and hungry. They like to try new things. They like to play in the kitchen. +Tom and Ben were friends who liked to play with blocks. They built many structures with their blocks, like houses, towers, bridges and cars. Sometimes they had contests to see who could build the best structure. + +One day, they decided to have a big contest. They each had a pile of blocks and a timer. They had to build the tallest structure they could in ten minutes. The winner would get a prize: a shiny red car toy. + +Tom wanted to win very much. He thought he was smarter and faster than Ben. He started to build his structure quickly, without thinking much. He just stacked the blocks as high as he could, without making them stable or strong. + +Ben wanted to win too, but he was more careful and patient. He thought about how to make his structure sturdy and balanced. He used different shapes and colors of blocks to make a solid base and a strong core. + +The timer was ticking. Tom's structure was very tall, but also very wobbly. He was proud of himself and looked at Ben's structure. He saw that Ben's structure was shorter, but also more neat and firm. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, Ben, you are so slow and foolish. You will never win. Look at my structure, it is much taller than yours. I am the best builder!" + +Ben did not say anything. He kept working on his structure, adding some details and decorations. He knew that height was not the only thing that mattered. He also wanted his structure to be beautiful and fun. + +The timer beeped. The contest was over. Tom and Ben stopped building and looked at their structures. Tom's structure was indeed taller than Ben's, but it was also very shaky and ugly. It looked like it could fall down any moment. Ben's structure was shorter than Tom's, but it was also very stable and pretty. It had windows, doors, flowers and flags. It looked like a real castle. + +Tom smiled and said, "I win, I win, I have the tallest structure. Give me the prize, Ben, you are the loser. You have a silly structure. It is too small and boring." + +Ben shook his head and said, "No, Tom, you do not win. You have a bad structure. It is too weak and messy. It is not a prize, it is a trap." + +Tom did not understand. He reached for the prize, the shiny red car toy. But as he did, he bumped into his structure. His structure was so unstable that it collapsed with a loud crash. The blocks fell down and hit Tom on the head, the arms and the legs. Tom cried out in pain and surprise. + +Ben watched and said, "See, Tom, I told you. You were too greedy and careless. You did not think about how to build a good structure. You only thought about how to win. But winning is not everything. You have to be smart and kind. You have to respect your friend and your work. That is the moral of the story." + +Tom realized his mistake. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "You are right, Ben, I was wrong. I was too proud and rude. I did not care about you or your structure. I only cared about the prize. But the prize was not worth it. It was a trick. I am sorry, Ben, can you forgive me?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Tom, I forgive you. You are my friend. But you have to learn from your mistake. You have to be more humble and polite. You have to work hard and have fun. You have to appreciate your friend and your work. That is the way to be happy." + +Tom agreed and said, "Thank you, Ben, you are a good friend. You are a better builder than me. You have a wonderful structure. It is not silly, it is amazing. Can I play with it?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Of course, Tom, you can play with it. And I can play with your blocks. We can share and help each other. We can build more structures together. We can have more contests, but not for prizes, for fun. We can both win." + +Tom and Ben hugged and played with their structures. They learned their lesson. They were happy. The end. +Anna likes to help her mom with the mail. Every day, she waits for the mailman to come and bring a big bag of letters and cards. Sometimes, there are pictures or stickers inside for Anna. She thinks the mailman is very charming. He always smiles and says hello to her. + +One day, Anna sees the mailman coming down the street. She runs outside to greet him. But she trips on a rock and falls down. She hurts her knee and starts to cry. The mailman hears her and comes to help her. He picks her up and gives her a hug. He says, "Don't worry, Anna. You are brave and strong. Let me see your knee." + +He looks at her knee and sees a small scratch. He takes a band-aid from his pocket and puts it on her knee. He says, "There, that's better. Now you have a special sticker on your knee. Do you want to help me with the mail?" + +Anna nods and wipes her tears. She feels better. She takes the mailman's hand and walks with him to her house. He gives her the bag of mail and says, "You can help me scatter the mail to the right houses. Can you do that?" + +Anna says, "Yes, I can. I know where everyone lives. This is fun." She takes a letter from the bag and looks at the name and the number. She says, "This is for Mr. Lee. He lives in number four. Come on, let's go." She runs to Mr. Lee's house and puts the letter in his mailbox. She says, "We did it. Let's do another one." + +She and the mailman scatter the mail to all the houses on the street. They have a good time. Anna feels happy and proud. She thanks the mailman for letting her help him. He says, "You are very welcome, Anna. You are a great helper. And you are very charming, just like your band-aid." He gives her another hug and says goodbye. He says, "See you tomorrow, Anna. Take care of your knee." + +Anna waves to him and goes inside. She tells her mom about her adventure. Her mom says, "I'm glad you had fun, Anna. And I'm sorry you hurt your knee. But I'm proud of you for being brave and helpful. You are a wonderful daughter. And you are very charming, just like the mailman." She gives her a kiss and a cookie. Anna smiles and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love the mail." +Lily wanted to play with her new doll, but she had to take a bath first. She did not like baths. They made her wet and cold. She tried to run away, but Mom caught her and put her in the tub. Lily was frustrated. She cried and splashed and made a mess. + +Mom washed Lily's hair and body with soap and water. She said, "You have to be clean, Lily. It's good for you." Lily did not care. She wanted to get out. She tried to grab the towel, but it was too far. She stretched and reached, but she could not gain it. She was more frustrated. She screamed and kicked and made more mess. + +Mom was not happy. She said, "Stop it, Lily. You are being naughty. You have to calm down." She took the towel and wrapped Lily in it. She lifted her out of the tub and dried her off. She said, "There, you are done. Now you can play with your doll." Lily was still frustrated. She did not want the towel. She wanted to be free. She wriggled and squirmed and made the towel fall. + +Mom sighed. She said, "Lily, you are making this hard. You have to cooperate. You have to wear clothes." She picked up the towel and Lily and took them to the bedroom. She put Lily on the bed and tried to dress her. Lily did not want clothes. She wanted to play. She pushed and pulled and made the clothes fall. + +Mom was tired. She said, "Lily, you are being silly. You have to listen. You have to be nice." She hugged Lily and kissed her. She said, "I love you, Lily. But you have to behave. You have to follow the rules." Lily looked at Mom. She saw that Mom was sad. She felt sorry. She said, "I love you, Mom. I'm sorry. I'll be good." She smiled and hugged Mom back. She said, "Can I play with my doll now?" Mom smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, you can. But first, let me put on your clothes." Lily agreed. She let Mom put on her clothes. She was not frustrated anymore. She was happy. She said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best." Mom said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are the best, too." They hugged and kissed again. Then they went to the living room, where Lily played with her doll and Mom watched her with love. +Lily likes to go to the lab with her dad. He works with big machines that make loud noises. Lily likes to hear the noises and see the lights. Sometimes, dad lets her wear a white coat and a funny hat. She feels like a helper. + +One day, dad has a new machine in the lab. It is very big and shiny. It has a lot of buttons and wires. Dad says it is a popular machine. Many people want to use it. He says it can make things fly. Lily wants to see that. + +Dad tells Lily to stay in a corner and watch. He says the machine is not for kids. He says it can be dangerous. He puts on a helmet and gloves. He goes to the machine and presses some buttons. The machine makes a loud noise. Lily hears it and covers her ears. + +Then, something strange happens. The machine starts to shake and smoke. It makes a louder noise. Lily hears it and feels scared. She sees dad run away from the machine. He shouts something. Lily does not understand. She sees things fly out of the machine. They are not nice things. They are metal and fire. They fly everywhere. + +Lily screams. She does not like the machine. She wants to go home. She sees dad come to her. He picks her up and hugs her. He says he is sorry. He says the machine is broken. He says they are safe. Lily hears him and feels better. She hugs him back. She says she does not like the popular machine. She likes the old machines better. Dad agrees. He says they will go home and have ice cream. Lily likes that. She smiles. +Lily and Tom were eager to play with the water. They ran to the tap in the garden and turned it on. They found a big bucket and a small cup. They wanted to fill them with water and splash each other. + +"Look, I have a big bucket!" Lily said. "I can fill it faster than you!" + +"No, you can't!" Tom said. "My cup is smaller, but I can run faster!" + +They both filled their containers and ran towards each other. They laughed as they splashed water on their clothes and faces. They had so much fun that they did not notice the tap was still on. + +Soon, the water started to overflow from the bucket and the cup. It also made a big puddle on the ground. The water reached the flowers and the grass. It made them wet and muddy. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "We wasted too much water! The flowers and the grass need water, but not too much!" + +"We were silly!" Tom said. "We should have turned off the tap when we had enough water!" + +They ran back to the tap and turned it off. They felt sorry for the flowers and the grass. They decided to use a cloth and a hose to clean them. They also emptied their bucket and cup and put them away. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that water is precious and they should not waste it. They also learned that they should be careful and responsible when they play with the water. They still had fun, but they also respected the nature. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with ice. They had a big box of ice in the freezer. They took some ice and made shapes and animals with it. They had fun. + +One day, they wanted to make a big ice castle. They needed more ice. They asked their mom if they could go to the store and buy some ice. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not lose the money. She gave them a big orange coin and told them to hurry back. + +Lily and Ben ran to the store. They saw a lot of things they liked. They saw candy, toys, books, and balloons. They wanted to buy them all. They forgot about the ice. They spent the big orange coin on a big orange balloon. They were happy. + +They ran back home with the balloon. They wanted to show their mom. But when they got home, they saw their mom was angry. She asked them where the ice was. They said they forgot. They showed her the balloon. She was not happy. She said they were naughty and wasted the money. She said they could not play with ice anymore. She took the balloon and popped it. It made a loud noise. Lily and Ben cried. They were sad. They had no ice and no balloon. They wished they had listened to their mom. The end. +Anna wanted to have a party for her birthday. She asked her mom to help her write invitations for her friends. Mom said yes and gave her some paper and crayons. + +Anna wrote her name and drew a cake on each invitation. She wrote the date and time of the party too. She was very proud of her invitations. She showed them to her mom and said, "Look, mom, I wrote invitations!" + +Mom smiled and said, "They are very nice, Anna. But you forgot something. You need to write the names of your friends on the invitations. Otherwise, they won't know they are invited." + +Anna realized her mistake and felt a little silly. She said, "Oh, yes, you are right, mom. I will write their names now." She looked at her list of friends and started to write their names on the invitations. + +But Anna was very tired from writing so much. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She wrote the name of her best friend, Lily, on the last invitation. But she was so sleepy that she wrote it upside down. She didn't notice and put the invitation in an envelope. + +The next day, Anna gave the invitations to her friends at school. They were all happy and excited to come to her party. But Lily was confused when she opened her invitation. She couldn't read her name. She turned the invitation around and around, but it still looked wrong. + +She asked Anna, "What does this say, Anna? Is this for me?" + +Anna looked at the invitation and saw her mistake. She felt embarrassed and said, "Oh, no, I'm sorry, Lily. I wrote your name upside down. I was very tired yesterday. Can you forgive me?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course, I can, Anna. I don't mind. I think it's funny. And I'm happy you invited me to your party. You are my best friend." + +Anna hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my best friend too. I'm glad you are coming to my party. It will be fun." + +They both laughed and played together. They couldn't wait for Anna's birthday party. +Tim was very tired. He had played with his toys all day. He had a car, a ball, a bear and a train. He liked his toys very much. He made them go fast, bounce, hug and chug. + +But now it was night. Mom said it was time for bed. Tim did not want to go to bed. He wanted to play more. He said no to Mom. He ran to his toys. He picked up his car. + +Mom came after him. She said, "Tim, you need to sleep. You can play with your toys tomorrow. Come on, let's go to your room." She took his car. Tim was sad. He cried. + +Mom hugged him. She said, "I know you love your toys, but you also need to rest. Look, you are yawning. That means you are sleepy. How about we read a story together? Then you can sleep with your bear." + +Tim nodded. He liked stories. He followed Mom to his room. Mom picked a book. It had thick pages. It was about a farm. Mom read the words. Tim looked at the pictures. He saw a cow, a pig, a duck and a sheep. He made their sounds. + +Mom smiled. She said, "You are very good at making sounds. But now it is time to say good night. Can you say good night to the animals?" Tim said good night to the cow, the pig, the duck and the sheep. He yawned again. + +Mom said, "Good night, Tim. I love you." She kissed him. She gave him his bear. She turned off the light. Tim hugged his bear. He closed his eyes. He fell asleep. He dreamed of his toys and the farm. He was happy. +Lily was a small cat who liked to nap in the sun. She had a big brother, Tom, who was a big cat who liked to play and run. Tom often teased Lily when she was napping. He would jump on her, or pull her tail, or make loud noises. Lily did not like it when Tom teased her. She would hiss and scratch and run away. + +One day, Lily found a nice spot to nap under a tree. She curled up and closed her eyes. She did not see Tom sneaking up behind her. Tom thought it would be funny to scare Lily. He got ready to pounce on her. But he did not see the bee flying near the tree. The bee saw Tom and did not like him. The bee thought Tom was trying to hurt the tree. The bee got angry and stung Tom on the nose. + +Tom yowled and ran away. His nose hurt and was red and swollen. Lily woke up and saw what happened. She felt sorry for Tom, but also a little happy. She thought Tom deserved it for teasing her. She went to Tom and licked his nose. Tom said he was sorry for teasing her. He said he learned his lesson. He said he would not tease her again. Lily forgave him and nuzzled him. They both napped together under the tree. The bee flew away and left them alone. +Anna liked to grow flowers in her garden. She had many colors and shapes of flowers. She watered them every day and sang to them. She was very happy with her flowers. + +One day, she saw a big bug on one of her flowers. It was black and yellow and had wings. It was making a loud noise. Anna was scared of the bug. She thought it would hurt her flowers. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, there is a bad bug in my garden! It is eating my flowers!" + +Mom came to the garden with Anna. She looked at the bug and smiled. She said, "Anna, that is not a bad bug. That is a bee. Bees are harmless. They help flowers grow. They take some of the sweet stuff from the flowers and make honey. Honey is yummy. Do you like honey?" + +Anna nodded. She liked honey. She said, "But the bee is so loud and scary. It might sting me." + +Mom said, "The bee will not sting you if you are gentle and quiet. The bee is just doing its job. It is not a mean bug. It is a friend of the flowers. Can you say hello to the bee?" + +Anna was still a little afraid, but she wanted to be brave. She walked slowly to the flower where the bee was. She said in a soft voice, "Hello, bee. I am sorry I was scared of you. You are harmless. You are a friend of the flowers. Thank you for making honey." + +The bee buzzed and flew away. Anna felt proud of herself. She hugged her mom and said, "Mom, I learned something new today. Bees are good bugs. They help flowers grow. And they make honey. I love honey. Can we have some honey for breakfast?" + +Mom said, "Of course, we can. You are a smart and kind girl, Anna. I am proud of you. Now, let's go inside and have some honey. And maybe we can read a book about bees and flowers. How does that sound?" + +Anna smiled and said, "That sounds great, Mom. I love you. And I love my garden. And I love bees." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sleep. One day, Timmy's mom woke him up and said, "Good morning, Timmy! It's time to start your day!" Timmy replied, "But Mommy, I want to sleep more." + +His mom said, "I know you love to sleep, but we have a fun day planned! We're going to the park and then we'll have ice cream." Timmy's eyes lit up with excitement. "Okay, Mommy! I love life!" he said. + +As they walked to the park, they saw a man who was being very rude to a lady. Timmy's mom explained to him that it's not nice to be rude to others. Timmy said, "I don't like rude people. They make me sad." + +After a fun day at the park and eating ice cream, Timmy was exhausted. He said to his mom, "Mommy, can we go home now? I want to sleep." His mom smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. Sweet dreams." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to do many things like playing with his toys and eating yummy snacks. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a grape to eat. The grape was small, round, and purple. Timmy thought it looked funny because it was hairy. + +Timmy's mom asked him, "Do you like the grape?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, it's yummy!" + +After eating the grape, Timmy went to play with his toys. He had a toy car and a stuffed bear. Timmy loved to make his car go vroom vroom and give his bear lots of hugs. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home from work. Timmy ran up to him and said, "Daddy, I ate a hairy grape and played with my toys!" + +His dad laughed and said, "That sounds like a fun day, Timmy." + +And Timmy smiled, happy to have had a fun day doing things he loved. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys in the bathtub. One day, Timmy saw that the drain in the bathtub was clogged. He knew that he had to fix it or the water would not go down. + +Timmy tried to pull the hair out of the drain, but it was stuck. He didn't know what to do. Then, Timmy had an idea. He used his toy shovel to scoop out the hair from the drain. It worked! The water went down the drain and Timmy was very happy. + +From that day on, Timmy knew how to fix the drain if it got clogged again. He felt very clever and proud of himself for figuring it out. And he continued to play with his toys in the bathtub, knowing that he could fix the drain if he needed to. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He lived in a forest with his friends. One day, the bear saw a little rabbit who was crying. The bear asked the rabbit, "What's wrong? Why are you crying?" The rabbit said, "I lost my hat. It was my favorite hat. I can't find it anywhere." + +The bear cared about the rabbit and wanted to help. He asked his friends to help too. They looked everywhere for the hat. Finally, the bear found it under a big rock. The rabbit was so happy and thanked the bear and his friends. + +The bear was happy too. He liked helping his friends. He also liked fashion and had a big collection of hats. He gave the rabbit a new hat from his collection. The rabbit was very grateful and gave the bear a big hug. From that day on, the bear and the rabbit were good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's daddy told him a joke. Timmy laughed and laughed, but then he got sad because he didn't understand the joke. + +Timmy asked his mommy to explain the joke, but she didn't know either. So, they decided to ask their neighbor, Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was from a different country and spoke a different language, but she was very kind and clear when she explained the joke to Timmy. + +Timmy was happy again and thanked Mrs. Johnson for helping him. But then, he saw some boys making fun of Mrs. Johnson's accent. Timmy didn't like that and told the boys to stop. They didn't listen, so Timmy told his mommy and daddy. They talked to the boys and explained why it's not nice to make fun of others. + +From that day on, Timmy knew that it's important to be kind and clear, and to stand up for others when they need help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance, but she was scared to perform in front of others. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, I encourage you to dance in the talent show." + +Lily was nervous, but she decided to measure her courage and give it a try. She practiced every day and soon felt more confident. On the day of the talent show, Lily danced her little heart out and everyone cheered for her. + +Afterwards, Lily's mommy said, "I am so proud of you for being brave and showing your talent. You are a little star!" Lily smiled and felt happy that she had taken the chance to show everyone what she could do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends in the park. One day, she saw a big dog running towards her. Lily got scared and started to cry. Her friends quickly ran to her and asked her what was wrong. + +Lily told them about the dog and her friends knew what to do. They went to ask the park ranger for help. The park ranger was very useful and quickly came to the rescue. He caught the dog and put him in jail. + +Lily felt much better and thanked her friends and the park ranger for helping her. She realized that it was important to ask for help when she needed it. From that day on, Lily knew that she could always ask for help and someone would be there to assist her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his colorful blocks. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big box to play with. Timmy was so happy and started to play with the box right away. He made a fort and pretended to be a knight. + +Suddenly, Timmy's cat came into the room and started to stare at the box. Timmy thought it was funny and laughed. But then, the cat jumped on the box and it fell on Timmy. Timmy got hurt and had to go to the hospital. He learned that sometimes playing with boxes can be dangerous. + +From that day on, Timmy was more careful when playing with boxes. He still loved his colorful blocks, but he never forgot the lesson he learned about playing safely. +Once upon a time, there was a long ear bunny named Benny. Benny was very sad because he had lost his carrot. He asked his friend, a little bird named Lily, if she had seen it. + +"Have you seen my carrot, Lily?" asked Benny. + +"No, I haven't seen it," replied Lily. "But I can help you look for it. Let's step through the forest and see if we can find it." + +So, Benny and Lily stepped through the forest together. They looked high and low, but they couldn't find the carrot. Just when they were about to give up, they heard a rustling in the bushes. + +"What's that noise?" asked Benny. + +"I don't know," replied Lily. "Let's go see." + +They stepped closer to the bushes and found Benny's carrot! Benny was so happy, he hopped around and thanked Lily for her help. + +"Thank you so much, Lily!" said Benny. "I couldn't have found my carrot without you." + +Lily smiled and said, "No problem, Benny. That's what friends are for!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the garden with her mommy. One day, they planted some sunflower seeds together. They watered them every day and watched them grow taller and taller. + +One morning, Lily woke up and saw that one of the sunflowers had become very big and tall. She was so excited! But then, she saw something terrible. A big, scary bug was crawling up the stem of the sunflower! Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. + +She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there's a terrible bug on the sunflower!" Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can take care of it." They went back outside and her mommy gently picked up the bug and put it far away from the sunflowers. + +Lily was so happy that the sunflowers were safe again. She learned that even when things become scary, there's always someone who can help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to restaurants with her parents. One day, they went to an unknown restaurant that they had never been to before. + +Lily was so happy to try new foods, but she was also a little scared. She kept blinking her eyes because the lights were too bright. + +When their food arrived, Lily tried a little bit of everything. She loved the chicken and the rice, but she didn't like the vegetables. Her parents told her it was okay to not like everything and they all had a good time together. + +After dinner, they went home and Lily fell asleep dreaming about all the other unknown restaurants she could try. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside, but one day it was very cold and everything was icy. Timmy's mom told him to wear his warm coat and gloves before going outside. + +Timmy didn't want to wear his coat and gloves, but he knew it was an important event. So he put them on and went outside to play. + +After a while, Timmy got tired and wanted to go inside. But when he tried to open the door, it was stuck because of the icy weather. Timmy sighed and thought he would be stuck outside forever. + +Luckily, Timmy's dad heard him and came to help. He opened the door and Timmy ran inside, feeling happy and warm again. From that day on, Timmy always wore his coat and gloves when it was icy outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft, blue blanket that she loved very much. One day, Lily's little brother, Max, wanted to play with her blanket. Lily said, "No Max, my blanket!" Max didn't listen and he twisted the blanket out of Lily's hands. + +Lily was very upset and started to cry. Her mom came and asked, "What happened, Lily?" Lily said, "Max took my blanket and twisted it!" Her mom said, "Max, that wasn't nice. You need to say sorry to Lily." Max said sorry and gave the blanket back to Lily. + +But the blanket had a stitch that came loose when Max twisted it. Lily's mom said, "Don't worry Lily, I can fix the stitch." And she did. Lily was happy again and she hugged her soft, blue blanket tightly. Max learned that it's not nice to take things from others and twist them without asking. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious about the world around him. One day, Timmy's friend Billy invited him to go see a movie. Timmy was very excited because he had never been to a movie before. + +When Timmy got to the movie theater, he saw a big sign that said "sold out". Timmy didn't understand what that meant, but he knew he couldn't see the movie. Timmy started to cry because he was so sad. Billy saw Timmy crying and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told Billy that he really wanted to see the movie, but the sign said it was sold out. + +Billy had an idea. He told Timmy that they could go see a different movie instead. Timmy was happy again and they went to see a different movie. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but there is always a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to eat and sleep all day long. One day, Whiskers saw a little youth playing outside. The youth was having so much fun, but Whiskers was too lazy to play. + +Whiskers felt bad for not playing with the youth, so he went to apologize. The youth forgave Whiskers and they became friends. Whiskers learned that it's important to be active and play with friends. + +From that day on, Whiskers played with the youth every day. They ran, jumped, and had so much fun together. Whiskers was happy he had a new friend and was grateful to be forgiven. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy needed a haircut, so his mom took him to the barber. When they got there, the barber asked Timmy what kind of haircut he wanted. Timmy looked at all the pictures on the wall and tried to choose the one he liked best. + +After a few minutes, Timmy pointed to a picture and said, "I choose that one!" The barber smiled and got to work. While he was cutting Timmy's hair, they talked about important things like Timmy's favorite toy and what he wanted to be when he grew up. + +When the haircut was finished, Timmy looked in the mirror and smiled. He felt like a big boy now that he had a fresh haircut. Timmy's mom paid the barber and they left the shop, happy with the important decision they had made. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who loved to collect shiny rocks. She had many rocks, but she wanted a rare one. One day, she went to a store and found a shiny rock that was very rare. She was so happy and put the rock in her sack. On her way home, she saw a bird who had hurt its wing. The woman felt sad and decided to help the bird. She took the bird home and took care of it. The bird got better and flew away. The woman felt happy and knew that helping others was a rare and special thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to look at the stars every night before bed. One night, he saw a shooting star and made a wish. "I wish I could be a superhero!" he said. + +Suddenly, a superhero appeared in front of him. "I am here to help you," said the superhero. "But first, you need to be brave. Are you scared?" + +Timmy shook his head. "No, I am not scared," he said. + +The superhero gave Timmy a special suit and told him to use his powers to save the world. Timmy tried to fly, but he was too weak. Suddenly, a monster appeared and scared Timmy. He tried to use his powers, but they didn't work. + +The monster destroyed the city and Timmy couldn't save anyone. The superhero disappeared and Timmy was left alone. He realized that being a superhero was too hard and he just wanted to go back to being a regular kid. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wore a pretty blouse with flowers on it. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a scary monster. "Oh no!" she said. "I'm scared!" + +A boy named Max saw that Lily was scared and asked her, "What's wrong?" + +"A scary monster is here!" Lily said. + +"Don't worry," Max said. "I'll protect you." + +Max walked up to the monster and gave it a big kiss. Suddenly, the monster turned into a friendly puppy. Lily was no longer scared and she and Max played with the puppy all day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very polite and always said "please" and "thank you". One day, Lily went to visit her grandma. Her grandma asked her to stay for lunch. Lily was very happy to stay and eat with her grandma. After lunch, Lily felt very tired and wanted to take a nap. She asked her grandma if she could take a nap in her bed. Her grandma said yes and Lily took a nice nap. When she woke up, her grandma had a surprise for her. She had baked cookies for Lily to take home. Lily was very happy and said "thank you" to her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a ball and she wanted to play too. She went up to the boy and said, "Hi! Can I play with you?" The boy said, "Sure! My name is Jack. What's your name?" + +"My name is Lily," she replied. They played together for a while and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, Jack said, "Let's be friends! I want to see you again." Lily smiled and said, "Yes, let's be friends!" + +The next day, Lily's mom gave her a present. It was a toy with a label that said "original." Lily was so happy and she wanted to show it to Jack. She went back to the park and saw Jack playing with his ball again. "Look, Jack! I got a new toy! It's original," she said. Jack looked at the toy and said, "Wow, that's cool! I've never seen one like that before." They played together again and had even more fun than before. From that day on, Lily and Jack were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a big box in her backyard. She was so happy and curious about what was inside. She tried to open it, but it was too heavy for her. So she requested her dad's help. + +Her dad opened the box, and inside was a beautiful vase. It was very fragile, which means it could easily break. Her dad warned her to be careful with it. Lily promised she would take care of it. + +But one day, Lily was playing with her toys and accidentally knocked over the vase. It broke into many pieces. She felt so sad and guilty. She realized that even though her dad helped her open the box, it was her responsibility to take care of the fragile vase. + +The moral of the story is that we should always take care of fragile things and be responsible for our actions. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Bubbles. Bubbles was very thin and wanted to get bigger. Bubbles asked his fish friends if they knew how to get bigger, but none of them knew yet. + +One day, Bubbles decided to swim to the other side of the ocean to find out how to get bigger. He swam and swam until he saw a big whale. Bubbles asked the whale if he knew how to get bigger. The whale said, "Yes, I know how to get bigger. You need to eat a lot of seaweed." + +Bubbles thanked the whale and swam back home. He ate lots of seaweed and soon he was not thin anymore. Bubbles was happy and thanked his friend the whale for helping him. From that day on, Bubbles would always swim to the other side of the ocean to visit his friend the whale. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite silver dress. It was shiny and sparkly, just like a star in the sky. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a shy little boy sitting alone on the bench. Lily felt sad for him, so she walked over and said hello. + +The boy looked up and saw Lily's silver dress. He thought it was very pretty. Lily smiled and asked the boy if he wanted to play with her and her friends. The boy nodded and together they all played and had fun. + +From that day on, Lily and the boy became good friends. Lily would always wear her silver dress whenever they played together, and the boy would smile shyly whenever he saw it. They were happy to have each other as friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the couch in her living room. It was big and black, and she could jump on it and pretend she was flying. + +One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to the park. Lily was so excited, she ran to get her shoes. But then she stopped and looked at the couch. "I worry about leaving my couch alone," she said to her mom. + +"Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "The couch will be here when we get back." + +Lily had so much fun at the park, she forgot all about the couch. But when they got home, she saw something strange. There was a big tear in the black couch. Lily felt sad and worried. But then her mom showed her a surprise. She had bought a new couch, and it was even bigger and better than the old one. Lily was so happy, she forgot all about the old couch and jumped on the new one with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house on top of a big hill. One day, Lily went for a walk and saw a valley below. It was very pretty and had lots of flowers. + +Suddenly, she heard a noisy sound. It was a bird chirping loudly. Lily noticed the bird and said, "Hello, little birdie! Why are you so noisy?" The bird replied, "I am happy because I found my friend. We are singing together!" + +Lily smiled and continued her walk through the valley. She saw many animals and plants. When she returned home, she told her mom about her adventure. Her mom was happy and said, "I am glad you had fun in the valley." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the market with his mommy. They would buy yummy fruits and vegetables that were healthy for them. + +One day, Timmy and his mommy were running late for the market. They had to hurry to get there before it closed. Timmy's mommy grabbed his hand and they rushed out the door. + +When they finally arrived at the market, Timmy was so happy to see all the colorful fruits and vegetables. They bought some juicy apples and crunchy carrots. Timmy's mommy told him that these healthy foods would make him strong and happy. + +Timmy loved going to the market with his mommy. He couldn't wait to go back again and try some new yummy foods that were good for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. He had a big box where he kept all his toys organized. One day, Timmy's favorite toy car disappeared. He looked everywhere for it, but he couldn't find it. Timmy was sad because he loved that toy car so much. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and wanted to help him find his toy car. She looked in the toy box and found the toy car in a cooler. Timmy was so happy to have his toy car back. He hugged his mom and thanked her for finding it. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always put his toys back in the box so they wouldn't disappear again. He also started putting his toys in a cooler so they would stay safe and organized. Timmy was happy knowing that his toys were safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lily wanted to make some cookies. She got all the ingredients out and mixed them together. Then, she had to stir the dough to make it smooth. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came in and said they couldn't make cookies because she lost her license and couldn't go to the store to buy more ingredients. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, she had an unusual idea! They could make something else with the ingredients they had. + +Lily and her mom decided to make pancakes instead. They stirred the batter and cooked them on the stove. They had a yummy breakfast and were happy they found a solution to their problem. From that day on, they learned to be creative and make the best of any situation. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, she went to the park and saw a big, heavy rock. + +Lily: "That rock looks so heavy. I wonder what will happen if I try to move it?" + +Lily tried her best to move the rock but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, a friendly frog hopped over and asked, + +Frog: "What are you trying to do?" + +Lily: "I want to move this heavy rock." + +Frog: "That's a tough task. But don't worry, let's dance instead!" + +Lily and the frog danced and twirled around the park. After their dance, they saw a surprise result. The heavy rock had moved a little bit! Lily was so happy and thanked the frog for his help. From that day on, Lily knew that even the heaviest things can be moved with a little bit of dancing and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, he went outside to play with his toy cars when he saw a big band playing music in the park. + +Timmy walked over to the band and started to dance. The music was so loud that he could feel the ground tremble beneath his feet. Suddenly, one of the band members noticed Timmy and said, "Hey little guy, do you want to play a tambourine with us?" + +Timmy was stubborn and said, "No, I want to play with my cars." But the band member was persistent and said, "Come on, it will be fun!" Timmy finally gave in and played the tambourine with the band. He had so much fun that he couldn't stop dancing and shaking the tambourine, making the band even louder and more lively. From that day on, Timmy loved playing music with the band and would often tremble with excitement whenever he heard their music. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, but her mom always told her not to eat too much or she would get a tummy ache. One day, Lily went to the candy store and bought a big bag of candy. She ate and ate until her tummy hurt so much she had to lie down. + +Later that night, Lily woke up feeling very sick. She ran to the bathroom and threw up all the candy she had eaten. Her mom took care of her and told her that eating too much candy could make her stomach disappear! + +From that day on, Lily learned to eat candy in moderation. She didn't want her stomach to disappear and make her envious of all the other kids who could eat candy without getting sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods. One day, she saw an owl sitting on a tree branch. The owl had big eyes and was very wise. Lily thought the owl was brilliant. + +Lily wanted to be friends with the owl, so she brought some food for him. But the owl was scared and flew away. Lily was sad, but she didn't give up. She decided to make a brilliant plan to befriend the owl. + +She saw some branches on the ground and decided to cut them into small pieces. She used the branches to build a little house for the owl. The owl was so happy and grateful that he became Lily's best friend. From that day on, they played together every day in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She was so excited to play on the big slide. + +When they got to the park, Lily ran straight to the slide. But when she got there, she saw that there were lots of toys all over the slide. Some were on one side, and some were on the other side. Lily didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy helped her sort the toys and put them on the side. Then, Lily was able to slide down the big slide without any problems. She was so happy and excited that she went down the slide over and over again. From that day on, Lily always made sure to sort the toys and keep the slide safe for everyone to play on. +Once upon a time, there was a busy hunter. He went into the forest to catch some animals. He saw a rabbit and tried to catch it, but it was too fast. The hunter got tired and sat down on a rock. + +A little girl came by and asked, "Why are you sitting here?" + +"I'm tired from hunting," replied the hunter. + +The little girl said, "I can help you. Let's go to the river and dry your clothes." + +The hunter was happy for her help. They went to the river and hung up his clothes to dry. While they waited, they talked and played games. The hunter realized that he didn't have to hunt alone anymore. From that day on, they hunted together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a group of kids. They loved to play outside in the park. They ran, jumped, and laughed a lot. One day, they met a youth who was incredible at playing soccer. He showed them some cool tricks and they had fun playing together. The kids were very happy and grateful for the incredible experience. They promised to play with the youth again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a doggy named Max. Max was a good boy, but sometimes he didn't behave. He liked to jump on people and bark a lot. + +One day, Max's owner took him to the park. Max saw a ball and ran after it. He didn't notice the other people in the park. He ran into a little girl and knocked her over. + +Max's owner was very sorry and told Max to behave. Max felt bad and licked the little girl's face to say sorry. The little girl smiled and said Max was a nice doggy. From that day on, Max always tried to behave when he was around other people. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch the flag wave in the wind. He thought it was so pretty. One day, Timmy was playing outside with his friend Billy when they saw a terrible storm coming. + +Billy said, "Oh no, we should go inside before the storm comes!" + +But Timmy said, "No, I want to watch the flag in the storm." + +So they both stayed outside and watched the flag wave in the terrible storm. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and knocked the flagpole down. Timmy and Billy ran to get help, but it was too late. The flagpole had fallen on top of Timmy and he was badly hurt. + +From that day on, Timmy knew it was important to listen to his friends and stay safe during bad weather. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with water. He would splash and giggle in the bathtub for hours. One day, Tim's mom bought him a new toy boat. It was very attractive with bright colors and a big sail. Tim was so happy! + +He took the boat to the park and put it in the pond. The boat floated on the water and Tim watched it go. Suddenly, a strong wind blew and the boat started to drift away. Tim was sad and worried. He wanted his boat back! + +But then, Tim had an idea. He ran to the other side of the pond and jumped in the water. He swam as fast as he could and caught the boat. He was so proud of himself because he had completed his mission. Tim hugged his boat and went home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a modest car with four wheels. The car loved to drive around and explore new places. One day, the car saw a shiny bell and wanted to ring it. + +The car drove closer to the bell and tried to ring it with its wheel. But the bell was too high up for the car to reach. The car felt sad and disappointed that it couldn't ring the bell. + +As the car drove away, it saw a group of children playing. The car decided to drive over to them and say hello. The children were excited to see the car and asked if they could take a ride. + +The car was happy to help and gave the children a fun ride around the neighborhood. The car realized that it didn't need to ring the bell to have fun. Helping others and making them happy was more important. And so, the car drove away with a happy heart, knowing that it had done a good deed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to the zoo. One day, her mommy bought her a ticket to go see the animals. Lily was so happy and excited! She couldn't wait to see the big lions and the tall giraffes. + +When they got to the zoo, Lily saw a big elephant. She was frightened at first, but then she saw how gentle he was. She admired how he used his long trunk to pick up food and drink water. Lily even got to feed the elephant a banana! + +After seeing all the animals, Lily and her mommy went home. Lily was so happy and grateful for the fun day at the zoo. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for the ticket, mommy. I admire all the animals we saw today!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. They bought a lovely toy made of plastic. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to play with it at home. + +When they arrived home, Lily ran to her room and started playing with her new toy. She loved how it felt in her hands and how it made her smile. Suddenly, her friend Emma arrived to play with her. Lily showed her the new toy and they played together happily. + +As the sun started to set, Emma had to go home. Lily said goodbye and went to bed with her lovely toy by her side. She was so happy that her mommy had bought it for her and couldn't wait to play with it again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy spirit named Sparky. Sparky loved to play in the light and turn around in circles. One day, Sparky saw a sad spirit who was feeling down. Sparky wanted to help cheer up the sad spirit, so Sparky started to dance around and turn around in circles. The sad spirit started to smile and feel happy again! Sparky's light and happy spirit had helped the sad spirit feel better. From that day on, the two spirits became friends and would often turn around in circles together in the light. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pink jacket with a shiny zipper. One day, she went to the park with her friends. Lily's friends had jackets too, but they didn't have shiny zippers like hers. They looked at her jacket with envious eyes. + +Lily played on the swings and the slide, but she didn't want to take off her jacket. She wanted to show it off to her friends. When it was time to go home, Lily's friends said goodbye and went home. But Lily remained at the park because she didn't want to take off her jacket. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mom came to the park to find her. She saw that Lily was still wearing her jacket and asked her why she hadn't taken it off. Lily replied, "I want to keep my shiny zipper and make my friends envious." Her mom explained that it's not nice to make others feel envious and that it's important to be happy with what we have. Lily thought about it and finally took off her jacket, feeling happy to have such a nice mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a dull day and didn't know what to do. So, she asked her mom, "Mommy, what can I do today?" Her mom replied, "Why don't you go outside and play with your friends?" + +Lily went outside and saw her friends playing. But, they were all sad because they couldn't solve a puzzle. Lily asked, "What's wrong, friends?" Her friends said, "We can't solve this puzzle. It's too hard." Lily said, "Let me help you." She solved the puzzle and her friends were happy. + +After playing, Lily went back home and saw her mom. She hugged her mom and said, "Mommy, I solved the puzzle and made my friends happy. My heart is happy too." Her mom smiled and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing outside when he fell down and hurt his knee. He cried out in pain and his mommy came running over to him. + +"What happened, Timmy?" she asked. + +"I fell and hurt my knee," Timmy replied, tears streaming down his pale face. + +"Don't worry, Timmy. I'll clean your boo-boo and put a band-aid on it. It will heal soon," his mommy said, giving him a hug. + +"True?" Timmy asked, looking up at his mommy. + +"Yes, true. It might take a little time, but your knee will heal and you'll be able to play again soon," his mommy reassured him. + +Timmy smiled and hugged his mommy back, feeling better already. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her change the light bulb in the lamp because it was too dark in the room. + +Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I think I can help you, mommy." He climbed up on a chair and unscrewed the old bulb. Then, he carefully screwed in the new one. + +Afterwards, Timmy felt very sleepy so he went to take a nap. As he was drifting off to sleep, he heard his mommy say, "Thank you for helping me, Timmy. You are such a big helper!" Timmy smiled and fell asleep feeling happy that he could help his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and always wore her favorite pink dress. One day, Lily saw a big puddle outside her house. She wanted to jump in it but her mom said it was too cold outside. + +Instead, Lily decided to practice her dance moves inside. She stepped to the left, then to the right, and twirled around. She loved her dance style and felt happy. + +Later that day, Lily's mom surprised her with a new dress. It was blue and had sparkly stars on it. Lily loved it and twirled around in it. She was so happy and felt like a princess. From that day on, Lily danced in her new dress and felt even more confident in her own style. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to the beach. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. They saw a dolphin swimming in the sea. The dolphin was very charming and Lily loved to watch it swim. + +Lily wanted to play a game with the dolphin. She wanted to whistle and see if the dolphin would whistle back. So, she puckered her lips and let out a whistle. To her surprise, the dolphin whistled back! Lily was so happy and excited. + +From that day on, Lily would always whistle whenever she went to the beach. She hoped that the dolphin would hear her and whistle back. Even though she didn't always see the dolphin, she knew it was out there somewhere, listening to her whistle. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. The building was very tall and had many windows. One day, a little girl walked by the building and saw a man who looked troubled. She asked him, "Why are you sad?" The man replied, "I need to fix this building, but I don't know how to reach the top." + +The little girl thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! You can lean a ladder against the building to climb up." The man was surprised and said, "That's a great idea! Thank you so much!" So, the man leaned the ladder against the building and climbed up to fix it. + +The little girl watched as the man fixed the building. She felt happy that she could help him. After the man finished fixing the building, he came back down and said, "Thank you so much for your help. You are very kind." The little girl smiled and said, "You're welcome! I'm glad I could help." And with that, they both walked away, feeling happy and proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat snacks, especially cookies. One day, she was feeling very hungry and asked her mom for a snack. Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and discuss what you want to eat." + +Lily was very impatient and said, "Mommy, I want cookies now!" Her mom replied, "I understand that you're hungry, but it's important to discuss what you want to eat so we can make sure you have a healthy snack." + +Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, mommy. Let's discuss it." They looked in the pantry and decided to have some apple slices with peanut butter. Lily was happy she got to discuss her snack with her mommy and enjoyed her healthy treat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and singing songs. One day, she saw a fancy piano in her neighbor's house. She wanted to play it so badly. + +Lily went to her neighbor and asked, "Can I play your piano?" The neighbor said, "Yes, but be careful with it." Lily played the piano for a while, but then she got tired. She asked her neighbor if she could rest for a bit. Her neighbor said, "Of course, take all the time you need." + +After resting, Lily wanted to play the piano again, but she accidentally broke a key. She felt very bad and told her neighbor what happened. Her neighbor said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Just remember to be careful next time." The moral of the story is to always be careful with things that belong to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to color with his crayons. He had a big box with lots of colors, but he always used the same one. It was his favorite color, blue. + +One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new coloring book. It had lots of pictures to color, but Timmy didn't want to color in it. He wanted to color on the walls! His mom told him not to, but he didn't listen. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom found him with a blue crayon, coloring on the wall. She was very angry and told him to stop. Timmy was sad because he had made a big, messy mistake. He knew he shouldn't have colored on the wall, but he didn't listen to his mom. + +The next day, Timmy's mom gave him a new coloring book and some stickers. She told him he could color and read the book, and then put stickers on the pages when he was done. Timmy was happy and promised to never color on the walls again. And he kept his promise! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing pretend with his toy guns, especially his pistol. One day, Timmy's dad came home with a real pistol. Timmy was so excited to play with it, but his dad told him it wasn't a toy and it was very dangerous. + +Dad taught Timmy that guns are not toys and should only be used by grown-ups who know how to use them safely. Timmy learned that guns can hurt people and that it's important to be safe. + +Timmy's dad put the pistol away in a safe place where Timmy couldn't reach it. Timmy learned that it's important to keep guns locked up so that no one can get hurt. Timmy was happy that he learned something new and promised to never play with guns again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her pillow every night before going to sleep. She would jump on it, hug it tight and sometimes even use it as a fort. One day, Lily's little brother scared her while she was playing with her pillow. She felt frustrated and didn't want to play with her pillow anymore. + +Her mom noticed that she wasn't playing with her pillow and asked her why. Lily told her about what happened with her brother. Her mom explained to her that it's not nice to scare people and that it's important to respect each other's feelings. Lily understood and forgave her brother. From that day on, Lily and her brother played together with the pillow and had lots of fun. The end. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind to others and respect their feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy candy. One day, she got a big bag of candy from her grandma. She was so happy and started to eat it all. But then, she saw a knot in the bag that she couldn't open. + +Lily tried to pull the knot, but it was too tight. She asked her brother to help her. He tried to hold the bag and pull the knot, but it still wouldn't open. They asked their dad for help, and he used a pair of scissors to cut the knot. + +Finally, they were able to open the bag and eat more yummy candy. Lily was so happy that she hugged her dad and said, "Thank you for helping me hold the bag and cut the knot. Now we can eat more candy!" +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to eat and sleep all day. One day, Mittens smelled something yummy coming from the pot on the stove. Mittens jumped up on the stove to get a closer look but accidentally knocked the pot over. Hot soup spilled all over Mittens and he got burned. + +Mittens was very sad and didn't want to move. His friend, a little mouse named Squeaky, tried to encourage Mittens to get up and go to the vet. But Mittens was too scared and didn't want to leave his cozy bed. + +Days went by and Mittens got sicker and sicker. Finally, Mittens passed away. Squeaky was very sad and wished he could have done more to help his friend. From that day on, Squeaky never went near the stove again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One Tuesday, she went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw a weird bird with a long beak. + +"Mom, what kind of bird is that?" asked Lily. + +"I don't know, let's go pick up some books about birds from the library," said her mom. + +At the library, Lily picked out a book about birds and her mom read it to her. They learned that the weird bird they saw was a toucan. Lily thought it was funny that the toucan had such a big beak. + +"Mom, can we go back to the park and see the toucan again?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, let's go pick up some bread to feed the ducks too," said her mom. + +Lily was happy that they were going back to the park. She loved spending time with her mom and learning new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked everywhere in her room, but it wasn't there. + +Lily decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom suggested looking in the cabinet where Lily kept her toys. Lily opened the cabinet and found her toy! She was so happy and gave her mom a big hug. + +Lily's mom was proud of her for being so modest and asking for help when she needed it. From that day on, Lily knew that if she couldn't find something, she could always ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles more than anything in the world. One day, her mom made her a big, fluffy waffle for breakfast. Lily was so happy, she ate it all up in one bite. + +After breakfast, Lily went outside to play. She found a spray bottle and started spraying water on the flowers. It was so much fun! But then, a big dog came running towards her. Lily was fearful and didn't know what to do. But then, the dog started licking her face and wagging its tail. Lily realized that the dog just wanted to play too. From then on, they were best friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry cat named Mittens who loved to play with her. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, we are going to visit grandma today. But before we go, can you please close the door to keep Mittens inside?" + +Lily nodded and went to close the door. She saw that the door was a bit hard to close, but she managed to do it. "Good job, Lily," her mom said. "Now let's go!" + +As they were driving, Lily saw a big truck on the road. "Mommy, look! That truck is so big!" she said. Her mom replied, "Yes, it is. But don't worry, we are safe in our car." + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily was so excited to see her. She ran to the door and knocked. Grandma opened the door and said, "Hello, Lily! I'm so happy to see you. And Mittens too!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Mommy allowed me to bring Mittens with us today. He's my best friend!" Grandma smiled and said, "Of course, Mittens is always welcome here. Let's go inside and have some cookies." +Once upon a time, there was a fireman named Jack. He was a big, strong man who wore a red hat and drove a big red truck. One day, Jack got a call that there was a fire in a big building. He rushed to get there as fast as he could. + +When Jack got to the building, he saw that it was on fire! The flames were big and hot and made a lot of noise. Jack was very brave and knew just what to do. He rang the bell on his truck and all the other firemen came to help. + +But there was one fireman who was careless. He didn't listen to Jack and went into the building without being careful. Jack had to go in and save him! In the end, everyone was safe thanks to Jack and the other careful firemen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mom. One day, her mom let her use the mixer to mix the cake batter. Lily was so happy and excited. She carefully mixed the batter and then put it in the oven to bake. + +While the cake was baking, Lily and her mom sat down to have a chat. "Are you nervous about the cake, Lily?" her mom asked. "No, I'm not nervous," Lily replied. "I know it will be yummy!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud snap sound coming from the oven. They quickly opened the oven door and saw that the cake had risen too much and spilled all over the oven. "Oh no!" Lily exclaimed. "What are we going to do?" Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can clean it up together and try again. Baking is all about learning from mistakes." And with that, they got to work cleaning up the mess and making a new cake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a folder for school, but it was too big for her backpack. "Mommy, my folder doesn't fit," she said. + +Her mommy tried to help, but the folder was still too big. Lily started to get upset. "I need my folder for school," she cried. + +Then, her daddy had an idea. He took the folder and put it in the warm oven for a few minutes. When he took it out, the folder was smaller and fit perfectly in Lily's backpack. + +"Wow, Daddy! You made my folder fit!" Lily exclaimed. She was so happy and excited to bring her folder to school. Her parents smiled and were happy to help solve the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck that had a lot of oil inside. The truck was happy because it had a job to do. It had to take the oil to a faraway place. The truck drove and drove until it reached a big hill. The hill was too big for the truck to climb, so it stopped. Suddenly, the truck started to shake and smoke came out of its engine. The truck was not happy anymore. It was broken and could not move. The oil spilled out of the truck and made a big mess. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big box of chalk. The chalk was so clean and new, Lily was very happy. + +Lily drew a big sun with yellow chalk and green grass with green chalk. She drew a pink flower with pink chalk and a blue bird with blue chalk. Lily was having so much fun, she didn't yield to her mom's call to come inside. + +When it was time to go inside, Lily's mom saw how clean the chalk was and was happy. She said, "Lily, you did a great job keeping the chalk clean. Let's go inside and get some ice cream." Lily was happy and followed her mom inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her mommy. One day, they were playing hide and seek when Lily found a patch of flowers. + +"Look mommy, pretty flowers!" said Lily. + +"Yes, those are daisies," replied her mommy. + +Lily picked a daisy and smelled it. "I recognize this smell, it's so nice!" she exclaimed. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm happy you like it, Lily. Let's pick some more and make a pretty bouquet for grandma." + +Lily was very happy to help her mommy and they picked a bunch of daisies together. When they gave the bouquet to grandma, she was very happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing with her toys, she saw a big tree. + +Lily walked over to the tree and leaned against it. Suddenly, she felt an itch on her arm. She scratched and scratched, but it wouldn't go away. + +Just then, her friend Timmy walked by. "What's wrong, Lily?" he asked. + +"My arm itches," she said. + +"Let me see," Timmy said. He looked at her arm and saw a bug bite. "Don't worry, I know what to do," he said. + +Timmy ran to his house and came back with a small bottle. "This will make the itch go away," he said. He opened the bottle and put some lotion on Lily's arm. + +The lotion worked like magic and the itch went away. "Thank you, Timmy!" Lily said with a big smile. + +"Anytime," Timmy replied. They continued playing and having fun under the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey was very hungry. He wanted to eat something tasty. He saw a banana and went to get it. But the banana was too big for him to eat. + +Suddenly, he saw a little girl. The monkey asked the little girl, "Can you help me eat this banana?" The little girl said, "Sure!" She took the banana and started to fold it. The monkey was surprised. He had never seen anyone fold a banana before. + +The little girl gave the folded banana to the monkey. The monkey took a bite and it was very tasty. He was so happy that he hugged the little girl. From that day on, the monkey and the little girl were best friends. They would always fold bananas and eat them together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, angry bear. He lived in the forest and didn't have any friends. One day, he hurt his paw and couldn't walk. He felt sad and alone. + +Then, a kind rabbit came to his side and helped him. The rabbit gave him some food and water. The bear felt better and happy. He thanked the rabbit and they became friends. + +The bear learned to be nice and not angry anymore. He wanted to restore his paw so he could walk again. The rabbit helped him find some plants that would heal his paw. Soon, the bear could walk again and he and the rabbit had fun playing together in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with his friends. One day, Buzz and his friends went to a fair. They saw lots of things to eat and games to play. + +Buzz saw a game where you had to count the number of apples in a basket. He was good at counting, so he won a prize! His friends were happy for him. + +Later, Buzz and his friends went back to the hive. They talked about the fair and how much fun it was. Buzz told his friends about the game he won. They were proud of him and said he was a smart bee. + +Buzz felt happy and proud of himself too. He went to sleep that night feeling good about himself and dreaming of more fun adventures with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers liked to play with yarn and chase butterflies. One day, Whiskers wanted to print a picture of a butterfly. + +Whiskers went to the computer to do it. But, Whiskers was so clumsy that he accidentally knocked over the printer. The printer broke and Whiskers felt sad. + +Whiskers asked his friend, a wise owl, for help. The owl told Whiskers that he could go to the store and buy a new printer. So, Whiskers went to the store and bought a new printer. + +Whiskers was happy again because he could print pictures of butterflies and play with yarn. And, he learned to be more careful so he wouldn't break things again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk with her mommy and daddy in the park. One day, they went for a walk and saw a big dog. Lily was scared of the dog because it was barking loudly. Her mommy and daddy tried to calm her down, but she was still scared. + +Suddenly, Lily's daddy had an idea. He took out his dictionary and showed Lily a picture of a happy dog. She saw that the dog was wagging its tail and had a big smile on its face. Lily felt better and realized that not all dogs are scary. + +From then on, Lily was happy to walk in the park and see all the dogs. She even learned some new words from the dictionary. She was grateful to her daddy for helping her overcome her fear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the mud. One day, she met a sleepy cat. The cat was very tired and wanted to take a nap. Lily sat down next to the cat and they both fell asleep in the warm sun. When they woke up, Lily and the cat were covered in mud! But they didn't mind, they were happy to have met each other and become friends. From that day on, Lily would often visit the cat and they would play in the mud together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was yellow and he lived in a cage. The bird hated his cage because he wanted to fly free in the sky. + +One day, a little girl came to visit the bird. She saw that the bird was sad and wanted to help him. She opened the cage and let the bird fly away. + +The bird was so happy to be free and he flew high in the sky. He never wanted to go back to his yellow cage again. From that day on, the little girl and the bird were best friends and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink hot chocolate from her favorite mug. One day, Lily was in a hurry and she accidentally knocked her mug over. The hot chocolate spilled all over the table and made a big mess. + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw what had happened. She gently scolded Lily and said, "You need to be more careful when you lay your mug down. You could have hurt yourself or made a bigger mess." + +Lily felt sad and apologized to her mom. From that day on, Lily always made sure to lay her mug down carefully and never rushed again. She learned that being careful is important and it's better to take your time than to make a mistake. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He wanted to go on an adventure, so he decided to build a raft. He measured the wood and tied it all together. He was so excited to explore the river. + +Timmy got onto the raft and started paddling. But then, he saw a big, scary animal in the water. It made him anxious and he didn't know what to do. The animal started to swim towards him and he tried to paddle away, but it was too late. + +The animal flipped the raft over and Timmy fell into the water. He tried to swim back to shore, but the current was too strong. Timmy was swept away and never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird was very pretty and had many feathers. One day, the bird flew into a tree and got stuck. The bird tried to get out, but it couldn't. + +A wealthy man saw the bird and wanted to help. He climbed up the tree and carefully took the bird out. The bird was very happy and sang a song. The wealthy man smiled and felt good for helping the bird. + +Later that day, the wealthy man was driving his car. He accidentally went the wrong way down a one-way street. He had to reverse his car to get out of the street. The bird saw the man and flew over to say thank you again. The wealthy man smiled and continued on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's aunt came to visit. Her aunt had a big smile and gave Lily a hug. But Lily noticed something funny - her aunt smelled a little bit smelly. + +Lily didn't mind too much, though. She was happy to see her aunt and show her all of her toys. Her aunt played with her and they had fun together. After a while, Lily's aunt said, "You know, Lily, these toys are very valuable. They are special and important to you." + +Lily didn't really understand what "valuable" meant, but she knew that her toys were important to her. She smiled and hugged her aunt again, happy to have her there to play with her. And even though her aunt was a little bit smelly, Lily loved her just the same. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a tutor. Her tutor was very kind and always helped her with her homework. Lily loved her tutor because she was so compassionate. + +One day, Lily was playing with her friends and she accidentally spilled juice all over her shirt. She was so embarrassed and didn't want anyone to see her. But her tutor came to pick her up and saw what happened. Instead of getting mad or making fun of her, her tutor gave her a big hug and said it was okay. + +Lily learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that true friends will always be there for you, even when you feel embarrassed. She was grateful for her tutor's kindness and knew that she was lucky to have such a caring person in her life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy asked her to help with the laundry. Lily was happy to help and started to put the clothes in the washing machine. + +After the washing machine was done, Lily's mommy asked her to complete the task by putting the wet clothes in the dryer. Lily did as she was told and felt proud of herself for completing the task. + +As Lily was folding the clothes, she noticed a pretty towel that was torn. She showed it to her mommy and said, "Mommy, this towel is pretty but it is broken. Can we fix it?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we can sew it together." + +Lily learned that even pretty things can be broken and need to be fixed. She also learned that completing tasks can make her feel proud and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear pretty clothes. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy a new dress. Lily saw a beautiful pink dress with flowers on it and said, "Mommy, I want that one!" + +Her mom said, "Let's try it on and see if it fits." Lily put on the dress and it was perfect! She loved the way it made her feel. Her mom said, "That dress is so pretty, it's your style!" + +Lily wore the dress to a party and all her friends said she looked so pretty. She felt happy and proud. At the end of the day, her mom said, "Lily, you raised the bar with your style today. You looked perfect!" Lily smiled and felt so happy. She knew she had picked the perfect dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a well in his backyard. He loved to play near the well and throw rocks in it. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw the well and asked Timmy, "What's that big hole in the ground?" Timmy replied, "That's my well. I like to tease it by throwing rocks in it." + +Billy said, "Oh no, that's not nice. You shouldn't tease the well. It's poor and can't defend itself." Timmy felt bad and promised to never tease the well again. From that day on, Timmy and Billy played together without teasing anyone or anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was always very loud. He would scream and shout and make a lot of noise. His mommy and daddy would always tell him to be quiet, but he didn't mind. + +One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car and he accidentally dropped a screw. He couldn't find it anywhere! He looked and looked but it was nowhere to be found. His mommy and daddy helped him look, but they couldn't find it either. + +Timmy realized that if he had been more careful and not so loud, he wouldn't have lost the screw. He learned that sometimes it's important to be quiet and careful so that we don't lose things. From that day on, Timmy made sure to be more careful when playing with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play in the water. One day, he decided to make a raft with his friends. They used wood and ropes to make the raft. Timmy was so happy when they finished the raft. He couldn't wait to use it. + +But then, something happened. The water became boring. Timmy and his friends didn't want to play in the water anymore. They were sad because they worked so hard on the raft. Timmy didn't know what to do. He wanted to have fun again. + +Then, Timmy had an idea. He asked his friends if they wanted to have a race with the raft. They all agreed and became excited. The race was so much fun! Timmy became happy again. He learned that even when things become boring, he can still find a way to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and design pictures. One day, she drew a picture of a tall tree with a high branch. She wanted to climb up to the top and see the shadow it made on the ground. + +Lily climbed up the tree and sat on the high branch. She looked down and saw her shadow on the ground. It was big and dark, just like the tree's shadow. She smiled and felt proud of her design. + +As the sun began to set, Lily climbed down the tree and went home. She showed her mommy and daddy the picture she drew and told them all about her adventure. They were so proud of her and her amazing design. From that day on, Lily loved to draw and design even more. +Once upon a time, there was a big factory. The factory was very large and made many things. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the factory to see what was inside. She saw many machines and workers making toys and clothes. + +Lily asked a worker, "Do you like working here?" The worker replied, "Yes, I do. But sometimes, my boss tells me to lie about how much we make." Lily didn't understand what "lie" meant, so she asked the worker to explain. + +The worker said, "Sometimes, my boss tells me to say we make more things than we really do. It's not a good thing to do, but I need to keep my job." Lily thought about it and said, "That's not nice. You should tell the truth." The worker smiled and said, "You're right. I will try to be honest from now on." And Lily went home, happy that she learned a new word and helped someone be truthful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the festival with her mommy and daddy. The festival was a place where there were lots of fun things to do, like ride on the merry-go-round and eat yummy cotton candy. + +One day, Lily saw a big balloon that was very bright and colorful. She wanted it so much, but it was too high up in the sky. "I want that balloon," she said to her mommy. "Can you push me up so I can get it?" + +Her mommy laughed and said, "I can't push you that high, silly. But we can try to win one at the game booth over there." So they went to the game booth and played a game where they had to throw balls at some cans. And guess what? They won a bright and colorful balloon just like the one Lily wanted! + +Lily was so happy that she hugged her mommy and daddy. "Thank you for the balloon," she said. "I love it so much!" And they all walked around the festival, holding hands and enjoying the bright lights and happy music. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a man spraying water on the flowers. Timmy thought it was cool, so he asked the man if he could spray too. The man said yes, and Timmy sprayed the flowers too. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the zoo. Timmy said yes, but he didn't know what to wear. He asked his mom for her opinion. She said he should wear his blue shirt because it looked nice on him. + +When they got to the zoo, they saw a monkey who needed help getting a banana. Timmy was feeling helpful, so he climbed up and got the banana for the monkey. The monkey was happy and so was Timmy. + +As they were leaving the zoo, Timmy's mom said, "Remember when you sprayed the flowers? You helped them grow. And when you helped the monkey, you made him happy. Being helpful is a good thing." Timmy felt proud of himself and promised to always be helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He had a smooth fur coat and a big chest. One day, the lion went out for a walk in the jungle. Suddenly, a little bird flew over and strike the lion's chest. The lion was very surprised, but he didn't get angry. He thought it was funny that such a small bird could strike his big chest. From that day on, the lion and the little bird became friends and went on many adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hear stories from her grandma. One day, she asked her grandma to tell her a story. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," her grandma said. "I can't tell you a story right now. I'm not ready." + +"Why?" asked Lily. + +"I have to delay the story because I have to finish some work first," her grandma explained. + +Lily was sad, but she understood. "Okay, grandma. I'll wait for your story," she said. + +After a while, her grandma finished her work and was ready to tell Lily a story. "Are you ready, Lily?" she asked. + +"Yes, grandma! I'm ready!" Lily exclaimed. + +And so, her grandma told her a wonderful story that made Lily very happy. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes you have to wait for things, but they're always worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little turtle named Timmy. Timmy was very slow and always took his time to move around. One day, he met a friendly elephant named Ellie. + +Ellie asked Timmy, "Would you like to come play with me and my horn?" + +Timmy replied, "Yes, I would love to play with your horn." + +Ellie was happy that Timmy accepted her invitation. They played together and had lots of fun. Timmy was slow, but Ellie was patient and waited for him to catch up. + +After they finished playing, Ellie said to Timmy, "You are a good friend. I accept you just the way you are, slow and steady." + +Timmy smiled and thanked Ellie for accepting him. From that day on, they became the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with matches, but his mommy told him it was dangerous. One day, Timmy found a big pile of leaves in his backyard. He thought it would be fun to light them on fire. He struck a match and watched the leaves burn. + +But then, Timmy accidentally dropped the match and it landed on his shirt. His shirt caught on fire and he panicked. He ran around in circles until his mommy came to help. She put out the fire, but Timmy had a big hole in his shirt. + +After that scary experience, Timmy learned that playing with fire was not easy and could hurt him. He promised his mommy he would never do it again. From then on, he only played with safe toys and never got into trouble again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends, but one day she got a cold. Her nose was runny and she felt very tired. + +Lily's mom told her to stay inside and rest, but Lily was stubborn. She demanded to go outside and play with her friends. Her mom said no, but Lily kept insisting. + +Finally, Lily's mom gave in and let her go outside for a little while. But soon Lily started coughing and sneezing, and her friends didn't want to play with her anymore. Lily realized that her stubbornness had made things worse, and she went back inside to rest and get better. +Once upon a time, there was a big palace. It had many rooms and a big garden. The king and queen lived there. One day, the king said to the queen, "I want to measure the garden. Let's see how big it is!" + +The queen was alert and said, "That's a good idea! Let's measure it with a ruler." They went to the garden and measured it. It was very big! + +Suddenly, they heard a noise. It was a little bird. The bird said, "Hello! What are you doing?" The king and queen said, "We are measuring the garden." The bird said, "Wow! That's cool!" + +The king and queen smiled and said, "Yes, it is cool." They continued to measure the garden and the little bird watched them. They all had a fun day at the palace. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy made her some cookies. They smelled so good! + +Lily's mommy said, "Be careful, Lily. The cookies are hot. They might burn your mouth." + +Lily took a bite of the cookie and said, "Yum! It's not too hot. It's just right." + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play in her garden. She saw a weird bug on one of her flowers. She asked her mommy what it was, but her mommy didn't know. + +Lily's mommy said, "Don't touch it, Lily. It might be poisonous." + +Lily remembered what her mommy said and stayed away from the bug. She went back inside and ate more cookies with her mommy and daddy. They all laughed and had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy was playing outside when he fell into a puddle of mud. His mommy saw him and said, "Timmy, you need to bathe now. You are all dirty!" + +Timmy went inside and took a bath. He loved the sound of the water splashing and the bubbles popping. After he finished, he put on his pajamas and went to bed. His mommy tucked him in and said, "Timmy, you are such a humble boy. I am proud of you." + +Timmy smiled and replied, "Thank you, mommy. I love you." And with that, he fell asleep, dreaming of more adventures to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to camp every summer. This year, she was excited because her best friend, Timmy, was coming too. They were going to have so much fun together. + +On the first day of camp, Lily and Timmy went on a long hike. They saw lots of animals and pretty flowers. When they got back to camp, they were tired and hungry. That's when Timmy told Lily a joke. It was so funny that Lily laughed and laughed. + +The next day, Lily and Timmy went swimming in the lake. They had a great time splashing and playing. But when they got out of the water, they saw a big storm coming. They quickly ran back to their cabin. Inside, they told jokes to each other to pass the time. Lily remembered the joke Timmy told her the day before and told it to him again. They both laughed and forgot about the storm outside. + +Later that night, the storm was still going strong. The power went out and it was very dark. But Lily remembered something. She had brought a flashlight with her to camp. She turned it on and pointed it at the ceiling. The light made funny shadows on the wall. Timmy said, "That's not scary, that's silly!" They both laughed and laughed again. Finally, the storm stopped and they went to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big storm. The wind was very strong and it knocked down a big tree. The tree fell on a house and broke it. The people who lived in the house were sad because their home was broken. But then, some nice people came to help. They worked hard to restore the broken house. They fixed the roof and walls and soon the house was good as new. + +After all the hard work, the helpers were tired and wanted something warm to drink. They made some cocoa and it was very yummy. The cocoa was so good that it made them feel mighty and strong again. They were happy to have helped restore the broken house and enjoyed their cocoa together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the park. One day, she saw a police officer walking by. She ran up to him and said, "Hi Mr. Cop, what are you doing?" + +The cop smiled and said, "I'm just keeping everyone safe." Lily thought that was very nice. She went back to playing, but she kept an eye on the cop. He seemed very independent and strong. + +As the sun started to set, Lily's mom called her in for dinner. But before she went inside, she heard the cop whisper something into his walkie-talkie. She didn't know what it was, but it sounded important. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw the same cop. She ran up to him again and said, "Hi Mr. Cop, did you keep everyone safe yesterday?" The cop smiled and said, "Yes, I did. And thanks to my whisper, we caught a bad guy." + +Lily was so happy that the cop had caught the bad guy. She knew that the cop was very independent and could do anything he put his mind to. From that day on, Lily always felt safe when she saw the cop in the park. +Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to make noise with the pots and pans. They banged them with spoons and lids. They clapped their hands and sang songs. + +"Clap, clap, clap, we are happy and loud!" Anna shouted. + +"Bang, bang, bang, we are strong and proud!" Ben echoed. + +They laughed and danced around the table. They did not hear their mom coming in. + +"Anna! Ben! What are you doing?" Mom asked. She looked at the mess on the floor. She was not happy. + +"Sorry, Mom. We were playing." Anna said. + +"We were making music." Ben added. + +Mom sighed. She knew they were having fun, but they also had to learn to be quiet and tidy. + +"Playing is good, but you also have to respect the rules. You can't make so much noise and leave the kitchen in a mess. You have to help me clean up." Mom said. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They knew Mom was right. They wanted to be good children. + +"OK, Mom. We will help you." Anna said. + +"Can we still clap a little?" Ben asked. + +Mom smiled. She saw they were brave and sweet. + +"Only a little, and only if you clap softly." Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you." Anna and Ben said. + +They hugged Mom and gave her a kiss. Then they picked up the pots and pans and put them back in their place. They clapped softly and sang a song for Mom. + +"Clap, clap, clap, we are sorry and kind!" Anna sang. + +"Clap, clap, clap, we are sorry and mind!" Ben sang. + +Mom clapped with them and sang along. + +"Clap, clap, clap, I am happy and fine!" Mom sang. + +They all smiled and felt good. They were a happy family. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play together, but they were very different. Lily was shy and quiet. She liked to read books and draw pictures. Ben was loud and brave. He liked to run and jump and make noise. + +One day, they went with their mom to visit their grandma. Grandma lived in a big building with many floors. To go to her home, they had to use the elevator. The elevator was a small room with a door and buttons. When you pushed a button, the elevator moved up or down. + +Lily was scared of the elevator. She thought it was too fast and too noisy. She held her mom's hand and closed her eyes. Ben was not scared of the elevator. He thought it was fun and exciting. He pushed the buttons and watched the numbers change. + +"Look, Lily, we are going up!" Ben said. "Can you see the sky?" + +Lily did not answer. She kept her eyes closed. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be shy!" Ben said. "The elevator is not scary. It is like a rocket!" + +Lily did not like Ben's words. She opened her eyes and complained. + +"Ben, stop it!" Lily said. "You are making me more scared. The elevator is not a rocket. It is a trap!" + +Mom heard Lily and Ben. She smiled and hugged them both. + +"Shh, it's okay, Lily," Mom said. "The elevator is not a trap. It is a safe way to go to grandma's home. And it's okay, Ben, you can enjoy the elevator, but don't tease your sister. She is shy and needs your support." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They said sorry to each other and hugged. Then the elevator stopped and the door opened. Grandma was waiting for them with a big smile and a plate of cookies. + +"Hello, my darlings!" Grandma said. "Welcome to my home. Come in and have some cookies. I have a surprise for you." + +Lily and Ben wondered what the surprise was. They followed Grandma into her home. They forgot about the elevator and their fight. They were happy to see Grandma and her surprise. +Lily liked books a lot. She liked to look at the pictures and hear the stories. She had many books in her room, but her favorite book was about a monkey who liked to hang from trees. + +One day, Lily wanted to read her favorite book, but she could not find it. She looked under her bed, in her closet, and in her toy box, but the book was not there. She felt sad and asked her mom, "Where is my book?" + +Her mom said, "Maybe you left it in the living room. Let's go and see." They went to the living room, but the book was not there either. They looked on the couch, on the table, and on the shelf, but the book was not there. Lily felt more sad and asked her dad, "Where is my book?" + +Her dad said, "Maybe you left it in the kitchen. Let's go and check." They went to the kitchen, but the book was not there either. They looked on the counter, in the drawer, and in the trash, but the book was not there. Lily felt very sad and asked her brother, "Where is my book?" + +Her brother said, "Maybe you left it in the backyard. Let's go and look." They went to the backyard, but the book was not there either. They looked on the swing, in the sandbox, and in the tree, but the book was not there. Lily felt very very sad and said, "I can't find my book anywhere. I want my book." + +Then, she saw something on the fence. It was her book! It was hanging from a nail. She ran to the fence and grabbed her book. She was very happy and said, "I found my book! I found my book!" + +Her mom, her dad, and her brother came to the fence and saw her book. They were happy too and said, "Good job, Lily! You are very persistent. You did not give up until you found your book." + +Lily smiled and hugged her book. She said, "Thank you, mom, dad, and brother. I love you and I love my book. Can we read it together?" + +They said, "Of course, Lily. We love you and we love your book too. Let's go inside and read it together." + +They went inside and sat on the couch. Lily opened her book and showed them the pictures. She said, "This is the monkey who likes to hang from trees. He is very funny and smart. Do you want to hear his story?" + +They said, "Yes, Lily. We want to hear his story. Please tell us." + +Lily started to tell them the story of the monkey who liked to hang from trees. They listened and laughed and enjoyed the book. They had a lot of fun. Lily was very happy. She loved books a lot. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with robots. They had many robots of different colors and shapes. They made the robots do funny things and talk to each other. + +One day, they found a big robot in the park. It was silver and shiny. It had wheels and arms and a big head. It looked sad and lonely. Lily and Ben wanted to help it. + +"Hello, robot. What is your name?" Lily asked. + +"I do not have a name. I do not have a friend. I am alone," the robot said. + +"That is not good. You need a name and a friend. We can be your friends. And we can give you a name. How about Sparky?" Ben said. + +"Sparky? I like that name. It sounds bright and happy. Thank you. You are kind and nice. Can I play with you and your robots?" the robot said. + +"Of course you can. We have many robots. They are fun and loyal. They will like you too. Come on, let's go to our house and show them to you," Lily said. + +Lily and Ben took Sparky to their house. They introduced him to their robots. The robots were happy to meet Sparky. They welcomed him and played with him. They shared their toys and stories. They made him laugh and smile. + +Lily and Ben and Sparky and the robots became a big happy family. They were always together. They helped each other and had fun. They were united by friendship and love. +Lily liked to draw with her pencil. She drew flowers, stars, and faces on her paper. She was happy when she drew. + +But one day, her pencil broke. She tried to draw, but the tip was too small. She could not make any lines. She was frustrated. She wanted a new pencil. + +She asked her mom for a new pencil. Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily, we don't have any more pencils. You have to use something else." + +Lily did not like that. She did not want to use something else. She wanted a pencil. She said, "No, I want a pencil. Please, mom, give me a pencil." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you have to change. You can use a crayon, or a marker, or a paintbrush. They are all fun to draw with. Why don't you try one of them?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked at the crayon, the marker, and the paintbrush. She wondered what they could do. She decided to try the paintbrush. She dipped it in some water and some paint. She made a stroke on her paper. She saw a bright color. She liked it. She made another stroke. She saw another color. She liked it more. She smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. I like the paintbrush. It is fun to draw with." + +Her mom smiled too. She said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you like it. You see, sometimes change can be good. You can discover new things and have new fun." +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to explore. One day, they saw a big building with many pipes and noises. They wanted to know what was inside. They saw a sign that said "Factory. No kids allowed." But they did not care. They sneaked past the fence and found a door. + +"Let's go in," Ben said. He was brave and curious. + +"No, we shouldn't," Anna said. She was scared and careful. "It's not for us. We could get in trouble." + +But Ben did not listen. He opened the door and pulled Anna inside. They saw many machines and people working. They also saw many toys and candies on a conveyor belt. + +"Wow, look at all the fun things!" Ben said. He ran to the conveyor belt and grabbed a toy car. He smiled and played with it. + +Anna followed him, but she felt guilty. She knew they were doing something bad. She looked around and saw a man in a uniform. He was the boss of the factory. He saw the twins and was angry. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing here? This is not a playground. This is a factory. You are not supposed to be here. You are stealing!" he shouted. He walked towards them with a stern face. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They dropped the toy and the candy and ran to the door. They tried to open it, but it was locked. They were trapped. + +"Please, don't be mad. We're sorry. We just wanted to see what was inside. We didn't mean to steal," Anna said. She was crying and shaking. + +The boss looked at them and saw their fear and guilt. He felt sorry for them. He realized they were just kids who were curious and made a mistake. He decided to be kind and teach them a lesson. + +"Listen, kids. I know you were curious, but you can't just break into a factory and take things that are not yours. That's wrong and dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or damaged the machines. You have to respect the rules and the property of others. Do you understand?" he said. He unlocked the door and revealed a sign that said "Exit". + +Anna and Ben nodded. They understood. They felt ashamed and sorry. They thanked the boss and apologized. They ran out of the door and back to the fence. They promised to never go to the factory again. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were friends and had adventures. Lily had a pretty doll with long hair and a pink dress. Ben had an ugly doll with no hair and a dirty shirt. + +"Why do you like that ugly doll?" Lily asked Ben. She did not like his doll at all. She thought it was scary and old. + +Ben smiled and hugged his doll. "This is not an ugly doll. This is my grandpa's doll. He gave it to me before he went away. He said it was his best friend when he was little. He said it would remind me of him and make me happy." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She knew that his grandpa was sick and had to go to the hospital. She did not see him for a long time. She wondered if he would come back. + +"Can I see your grandpa's doll?" she asked Ben. She wanted to be nice to him and his doll. + +Ben nodded and handed his doll to Lily. She looked at it carefully. She saw that it had a smile on its face and a button for an eye. She saw that it had a hole in its shirt and a patch on its pants. She saw that it was soft and warm in her hands. + +"Your grandpa's doll is not ugly," she said to Ben. "It is special and brave and kind. Just like your grandpa. I like it." + +Ben smiled and hugged Lily. "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. Do you want to play with my grandpa's doll and your pretty doll?" + +Lily nodded and gave his doll back to him. They played with their dolls in the garden. They pretended that their dolls were friends and had adventures. They did not have any more questions. They were happy. +Lily and Max were having breakfast with Mom and Dad. They liked waffles with syrup and butter. Mom made them in a fancy machine that made them round and crispy. + +"Can I help you, Mom?" Lily asked. She wanted to pour the syrup on the waffles. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful. The syrup is hot and sticky," Mom said. She gave Lily a small pitcher and a spoon. + +Lily was very happy. She took the pitcher and the spoon and walked to the table. She saw Max's plate with a big waffle on it. She wanted to help him too. + +"Max, I can help you with your syrup," she said. She poured some syrup on his waffle with the spoon. + +But Max did not want Lily's help. He wanted to do it himself. He liked to make patterns with the syrup on his waffle. + +"Hey, stop it, Lily! That's my waffle! You're making a mess!" he shouted. He pushed Lily's hand away. + +Lily was sad and angry. She dropped the pitcher and the spoon. The syrup spilled on the table and the floor. + +"Look what you did, Lily! You ruined my waffle and the table!" Max said. He started to cry. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to the table. They saw the syrup everywhere and the children crying. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. + +"Lily tried to help me with my syrup, but she poured too much and made a mess," Max said. + +"I just wanted to help, Mom. I'm sorry," Lily said. + +Mom and Dad sighed. They hugged the children and wiped their tears. + +"It's okay, Lily. You were trying to be nice, but you have to ask before you help someone. And it's okay, Max. You can make another waffle if you want. But you have to share and be polite. Can you both say sorry to each other?" Mom said. + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt sorry for what they did. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to push you," Max said. + +"I'm sorry, Max. I didn't mean to spill the syrup," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and smiled. + +"Good. Now let's clean up this mess and have a nice breakfast together," Dad said. + +He gave them a cloth and a mop. They helped him clean the table and the floor. Then they made new waffles and ate them with syrup and butter. They said thank you to Mom and Dad. They were happy again. +Lia and Sam were playing in the snow. They wanted to make an igloo, like the ones they saw in a book. They rolled big balls of snow and stacked them up. They left a hole for the door. + +"Look, we made an igloo!" Lia said. She was proud of their work. + +Sam nodded. He crawled inside the igloo. It was cold and dark. He felt the hard walls of snow. He shivered. + +"Lia, come inside!" he called. + +Lia shook her head. She did not want to go inside. She liked the sun and the sky. + +"No, thank you. I like it here," she said. + +Sam poked his head out of the door. He looked at Lia. He did not understand why she did not want to join him. + +"Why not?" he asked. + +Lia shrugged. She did not know how to explain. She just liked different things. + +"I don't know. I just like it here," she said. + +Sam shrugged too. He did not know what to say. He liked different things too. + +"Okay. Do you want to play something else?" he asked. + +Lia smiled. She nodded. She liked playing with Sam. + +"Yes, please. What do you want to play?" she asked. + +Sam thought for a moment. He had an idea. + +"How about we make snowmen?" he suggested. + +Lia clapped her hands. She liked that idea. + +"Yes, let's make snowmen!" she agreed. + +They left the igloo and started to roll more balls of snow. They made snowmen with sticks and stones and scarves. They had fun. They liked playing in the snow. They liked being friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who shared a room. They liked to play with their toys and books before they went to sleep. But sometimes they played too long and did not want to sleep. + +One night, their mom came to their room and said, "It is time to sleep, Ben and Lily. You have school tomorrow. Put away your toys and books and get into your beds." + +"But mom, we are not sleepy," Ben said. "We want to play more." + +"Me too," Lily said. "We are having fun." + +Mom shook her head and said, "No, you need to sleep. Sleep is good for you. It makes you grow and learn and feel happy. If you do not sleep, you will be tired and grumpy and sick. Now, please, do as I say and sleep." + +She gave them each a kiss and a hug and turned off the light. She left the room and closed the door. + +Ben and Lily were quiet for a moment. Then they whispered to each other. + +"Are you sleepy?" Ben asked. + +"No, are you?" Lily asked. + +"No, I want to play more," Ben said. + +"Me too," Lily said. "Let's get our toys and books again." + +They got out of their beds and turned on the light. They took out their toys and books and started to play again. They did not care about sleep. + +But then they heard a sound. It was a bell. A loud and persistent bell. It rang and rang and rang. It did not stop. + +"What is that?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lily said. "It is scary." + +They looked around and saw a bell on their dresser. It was their alarm clock. Mom had set it to ring if they did not sleep. + +"Mom!" Ben shouted. + +"Mom!" Lily shouted. + +They ran to their beds and covered their heads with their blankets. They hoped mom would come and turn off the bell. + +Mom heard their shouts and the bell. She came to their room and saw them in their beds. She smiled and said, "I see you are ready to sleep now." + +She turned off the bell and said, "Good night, Ben and Lily. I love you. Sleep well." + +She turned off the light and left the room and closed the door. + +Ben and Lily were quiet for a moment. Then they whispered to each other. + +"Are you sleepy?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, are you?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am," Ben said. + +"Me too," Lily said. "Let's sleep." + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of happy things. They did not hear the bell again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big beetle with shiny wings. Tom wanted to catch it and put it in a jar. + +"Look, Lily, a beetle! Let's catch it!" Tom said. + +"No, Tom, leave it alone. It is not nice to trap bugs. They want to be free and happy," Lily said. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran after the beetle and grabbed it. He tried to put it in the jar, but the beetle was strong and wiggled. Tom got angry and tried to tear the beetle's wings. + +"Stop, Tom, stop! You are hurting the beetle! Let it go!" Lily cried. + +But Tom did not stop. He tore the beetle's wings and threw it on the ground. He looked at the jar and saw another bug. It was a spider. The spider was hungry and saw the beetle. It crawled out of the jar and bit the beetle. The spider thought the beetle was delicious. + +"Look, Lily, the spider is eating the beetle! Yuck!" Tom said. + +Lily was sad and angry. She picked up the jar and threw it at Tom. The jar hit Tom on the head and broke. Tom felt pain and started to cry. + +"Look, Tom, you are hurt! That is what you get for being mean to the beetle! You should be kind and gentle to all living things," Lily said. + +Tom learned his lesson. He said sorry to Lily and the beetle. He never tried to catch or tear bugs again. He and Lily played nicely in the garden and enjoyed the beauty of nature. +Anna is a big girl. She goes to school with other big kids. She likes her teacher and her classroom. Her classroom has many toys and books and colors. + +One day, Anna wants to have a new toy. She sees a big red truck on a shelf. She thinks it is fun and cool. She tries to reach the truck, but it is too high. She looks for a chair or a stool, but she cannot find one. + +Anna does not want to ask for help. She is independent. She can do things by herself. She thinks of a plan. She gets some blocks and makes a tower. She climbs on the tower and grabs the truck. She is happy and proud. + +But then, the tower falls down. Anna falls down too. She hurts her knee and her elbow. She cries and drops the truck. The teacher and the other kids hear her and run to her. They help her and hug her. They give her a band-aid and a sticker. + +Anna says sorry for making a mess. The teacher says it is okay. She says Anna is brave and smart, but she should ask for help when she needs it. She says it is good to be independent, but it is also good to be safe and kind. Anna nods and smiles. She says thank you and shares the truck with the other kids. She learns a lesson and makes new friends. +Tim and his dad went to the park to celebrate his birthday. Tim was very happy because he got a new bike and a big cake. He saw many people and animals in the park. He wanted to play with them. + +He saw a man with a cane and a hat. The man was very old and had a long beard. He was sitting on a bench and feeding some birds. Tim ran to him and said, "Hello, mister. Can I feed the birds too?" + +The man smiled and said, "Sure, little boy. Here, take some bread. The birds like it. Do you know who I am?" + +Tim shook his head and said, "No, mister. Who are you?" + +The man said, "I am a famous writer. I write stories for children. Maybe you have read some of them. They are about magic and adventure and friendship." + +Tim's eyes widened and said, "Wow, mister. That is amazing. I love stories. Can you tell me one?" + +The man nodded and said, "Of course, little boy. Come, sit with me. I will tell you a story about a brave knight and a dragon. It is a very special story. It is the story I wrote for my grandson, who has the same name as you. His name is Tim." + +Tim and the man became friends. They fed the birds and talked and laughed. Tim's dad watched them and smiled. He was glad that Tim met the famous writer. He knew that Tim loved stories. He also knew that the writer was his dad's friend. He had invited him to the park to surprise Tim. He thought that it was the best way to celebrate his birthday. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play outside. But today it was dark and wet. They could not go out. + +"I am sad," Anna said. "I miss the sun and the flowers." + +"Me too," Ben said. "But we can do something fun inside. We can mail a letter to the sun." + +"How do we do that?" Anna asked. + +Ben showed her a big piece of paper. He had some crayons. "We can draw a rainbow on the paper. A rainbow is a big smile in the sky. It has many colors. The sun likes rainbows. Maybe it will come out and see our rainbow." + +Anna liked the idea. She took a crayon and drew a red line. Ben drew an orange line. They drew more lines until they had a beautiful rainbow. + +"Wow, it is so pretty!" Anna said. + +"Now we need to write something to the sun," Ben said. He wrote: "Dear Sun, we miss you. Please come out and play. Love, Anna and Ben." + +They folded the paper and put it in an envelope. They wrote "Sun" on the front. They put a stamp on it. + +"Let's go and mail it," Ben said. + +They put on their coats and boots. They ran to the mailbox. They put their letter inside. + +"Bye bye, rainbow. Have a good trip," Anna said. + +They looked up at the sky. They saw a small gap in the clouds. A ray of sun peeked through. + +"Look, look!" Ben said. "The sun is saying hello. It got our letter." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They waved at the sun. They felt happy. Maybe the sun would come out more and make a real rainbow. They hoped so. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily was a fierce lion and Tom was a brave elephant. They roared and trumpeted and chased each other around the sofa. + +"Look, Lily, I have a big trunk!" Tom said, holding a hose to his nose. + +"I have sharp teeth!" Lily said, showing her teeth and growling. + +They laughed and ran some more, until they noticed something on the floor. It was a shiny red button. They wondered what it was and what it did. + +"Can I press it?" Tom asked, reaching for it. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said, grabbing it first. + +They both pulled and tugged, trying to get the button. They did not hear their mom calling them from the kitchen. They did not see their dad coming down the stairs. They did not notice the smoke coming out of the button. + +Suddenly, there was a loud bang and a flash of light. The button exploded in their hands, sending sparks and pieces everywhere. Lily and Tom screamed and dropped the button. They felt pain and heat on their fingers and faces. They cried and looked for their mom and dad. + +But their mom and dad did not come. They were too late. The button was not a toy. It was a bomb. And it had blown up their house. Lily and Tom were gone. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups. They had a sofa, a table, and some cups and plates. They also had an ashtray that Mommy used when she smoked. + +"Let's have a tea party," Lily said. "I will prepare the tea and you can be the guest." + +"OK," Ben said. He sat on the sofa and waited for Lily. + +Lily filled the cups with water and put them on the plates. She took the ashtray and put it on the table. She thought it looked fancy. + +"Here you go," she said. She gave Ben a cup and a plate. "Do you want some sugar?" + +"Yes, please," Ben said. He took a spoon and pretended to scoop some sugar from the ashtray. He stirred his tea and took a sip. + +"Yuck!" he said. He spat out the water. "This is not sugar. This is icky." + +Lily looked at the ashtray. She saw some gray bits and some red bits. She realized they were ashes and cigarette butts. + +"Oh, no," she said. "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't know. I thought it was sugar." + +Ben was angry. He threw his cup and plate on the floor. They broke into pieces. + +"Look what you did," he said. "You made me drink icky stuff. You are a bad sister." + +Lily started to cry. She didn't mean to make Ben drink icky stuff. She wanted to have a nice tea party. + +"Mommy!" she shouted. "Mommy, help!" + +Mommy came into the living room. She saw the mess and the ashtray. She was not happy. + +"What is going on here?" she asked. "Why are you playing with the ashtray? Why are you breaking the dishes?" + +Lily and Ben tried to explain. Mommy listened and shook her head. + +"You should not play with the ashtray," she said. "It is not a toy. It is dirty and dangerous. And you should not break the dishes. They are not yours. They are mine." + +She made Lily and Ben clean up the mess. She threw away the ashtray. She said she would not smoke anymore. + +She hugged Lily and Ben and said she was sorry. She said she loved them. + +Lily and Ben said they were sorry too. They said they loved Mommy. + +They decided to play something else. They did not want to pretend they were grown-ups anymore. They wanted to be little. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they found a big box in the yard. They wanted to make a sail boat with the box. + +They cut a hole in the box and put a stick in it. They tied a sheet to the stick. They drew a picture of a fish on the sheet. They were very happy with their sail boat. + +They took their sail boat to the pond. They put it on the water and climbed inside. They pretended to be pirates and sailors. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew their sail boat very fast. They could not stop it. They were scared. They saw a big rock in the water. They were going to hit it. + +"Help! Help!" they cried. "Someone help us!" + +But no one heard them. No one saw them. They were too far away. + +They blinked their eyes. They hoped it was a dream. But it was not. It was real. + +They hit the rock. Their sail boat broke. They fell in the water. They could not swim. They sank. They did not come up. + +It was a bad day. It was a sad day. They should have listened to their mom. She was wise. She told them not to play near the pond. She told them it was dangerous. But they did not listen. They did not obey. They were sorry. But it was too late. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big fountain with water. They run to the fountain and splash in the water. They laugh and have fun. + +But then a red player comes. He is big and mean. He pushes Lily and Sam out of the fountain. He says the fountain is his. He splashes the water hard and makes it go everywhere. He does not share. + +Lily and Sam are sad and wet. They do not like the red player. They go to the slide and the swings. They play there and forget about the fountain. They are happy again. + +The red player is alone in the fountain. He is bored and cold. He looks at Lily and Sam. They are having fun. He wants to play with them. But they do not want to play with him. He is sorry. He wishes he was nice. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and puzzles. One day, they find a big puzzle with many pieces. The puzzle has a picture of a farm with animals and plants. + +"Let's solve this puzzle!" Tom says. He takes a piece and looks for a place to put it. + +"Me too!" Mia says. She takes another piece and tries to fit it with Tom's piece. But they do not match. + +"No, no, no!" Tom says. He pulls Mia's piece away. "This is my piece. You have to find your own piece." + +Mia feels sad and angry. She does not want to share with Tom. She thinks he is spoiled. She grabs a strip of paper and tears it into small pieces. Then she throws them at Tom. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom says. He does not like paper on his face and hair. He drops his piece and throws paper back at Mia. + +Soon, they are both covered in paper and the puzzle is forgotten. They are not solving anything. They are just making a mess. + +"Tom! Mia! What are you doing?" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the paper and the puzzle. She is not happy. She makes them clean up the paper and put the puzzle away. + +"You two need to learn to share and cooperate," Mom says. "Solving puzzles is more fun when you work together. Maybe next time you can try again and be nice to each other." + +Tom and Mia feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play with something else. They hope they can solve the puzzle another day. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a smooth doll with long hair and a pink dress. Ben has a noisy car that can move by itself. Sara likes to brush her doll's hair and make her talk. Ben likes to make his car zoom around the floor and crash into things. + +"Look at my doll, Ben. She is so pretty and smooth. Do you want to play with her?" Sara asks. + +"No, thank you. I like my car better. It is fast and loud. Watch this!" Ben says. He makes his car run towards Sara's doll and hit her. + +"Hey, stop that! You are hurting my doll. She does not like your car. She likes nice things." Sara says. She picks up her doll and hugs her. + +"I don't care. My car is fun. It can do anything. It can even shut the door." Ben says. He makes his car go to the door and push it with its bumper. + +The door shuts with a bang. Sara and Ben hear their mom's voice from the kitchen. + +"What was that noise? Who shut the door?" Mom asks. + +Sara and Ben look at each other. They know they are in trouble. They also see something shiny on the floor. It is mom's money. She left it on the table when she went to cook. Ben's car knocked it down when it shut the door. + +"Uh-oh. We did not mean to shut the door, mom. And we did not mean to take your money. It was an accident." Sara says. + +"Come here, both of you. We need to talk." Mom says. + +Sara and Ben walk to the kitchen with their toys. They are sorry for what they did. They hope mom will not be too mad. They also hope she will let them keep playing. They like their toys, even if they are different. +Anna and Ben are playing with paper. They have many colors of paper. They like to cut and glue and make things. Anna has a purple paper. She wants to make a flower. She cuts a circle and some petals. + +"Look, Ben, I made a flower!" Anna says. She shows Ben her purple paper flower. + +Ben likes the flower. He wants to have it. He reaches for the flower. Anna does not want to give it. She holds the flower tight. + +"No, Ben, this is my flower!" Anna says. She pulls the flower away from Ben. + +Ben is angry. He pulls harder. He wants the flower too. He does not want to share. He tears the flower in half. + +"Ben, no!" Anna cries. She sees her flower torn. She is sad. She starts to cry. + +Mom hears Anna cry. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the torn flower and the angry Ben. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +"Ben tore my flower!" Anna says. She shows Mom the torn paper. + +"Ben, why did you tear Anna's flower?" Mom asks. + +"I wanted it!" Ben says. He does not look sorry. + +Mom is not happy. She shakes her head. + +"Ben, that was not nice. You should not tear things that are not yours. You should say sorry to Anna and share your paper with her." Mom says. + +Ben is tired. He does not want to fight anymore. He says sorry to Anna. He gives her some of his paper. Anna is still sad, but she says thank you. She takes some of his paper. She tries to make another flower. + +Mom smiles. She hugs them both. + +"Good job, Ben and Anna. I'm proud of you for saying sorry and sharing. Now, let's clean up and have a snack. You must be hungry after playing so much." Mom says. + +Ben and Anna nod. They are hungry and tired. They help Mom clean up the paper. They go to the kitchen. They have some juice and cookies. They are happy again. They love Mom. They love each other. They love paper. +True is a dog who likes to drive. He has a toy car that he can sit in and move with his paws. He likes to drive around the yard and bark at the birds and the squirrels. He thinks he is very fast and brave. + +One day, he sees a big truck parked outside his house. He wonders what it is and how it works. He sneaks out of the yard and runs to the truck. He sees a door that is open and a seat that is empty. He jumps in and looks around. He sees a wheel, a stick, and some buttons. He thinks they are like his toy car, but bigger and better. + +He tries to drive the truck, but he does not know how. He pushes the buttons and pulls the stick. He hears a loud noise and feels the truck move. He is scared and excited. He barks and wags his tail. + +"Hey, what are you doing in there?" a voice shouts. It is the man who owns the truck. He is angry and surprised. He runs to the truck and opens the door. He sees True in the seat, looking at him with big eyes. + +"Get out of there, you silly dog!" the man says. He grabs True and puts him on the ground. He checks the truck for damage. He is relieved that nothing is broken. + +True runs back to his yard. He is sorry that he made the man mad. He decides that driving a truck is too hard and dangerous. He likes his toy car better. He thinks that driving a truck is unusual, and he is happy to be a normal dog. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars. Tom has a red car and Mia has a blue car. They make a race track with books and boxes. + +"Look at my car!" Tom says. "It is very fast and smooth. It can go over the bumps and curves. I will show you how it can win the race." + +Mia smiles. She likes Tom's car, but she thinks her car is better. "My car is also fast and smooth," she says. "It can go under the bridge and through the tunnel. I will show you how it can beat your car." + +They put their cars at the start line. They count to three and push their cars. The cars zoom along the track. They go over, under, through and around. Tom and Mia cheer for their cars. + +"Go, go, go!" Tom shouts. + +"Come on, come on, come on!" Mia yells. + +The cars reach the finish line. It is very close. Tom and Mia look at each other. They are not sure who won. They decide to share the prize. They hug and laugh. + +"That was a fun race," Tom says. + +"Yes, it was," Mia agrees. "You have a great car." + +"So do you," Tom says. "Let's play again." +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Sara had a small doll that she liked very much. She called her Lily and gave her hugs and kisses. + +"Look, Ben, this is Lily. She is my best friend. Do you want to play with her?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, Sara. Lily is very pretty. Can I hold her?" Ben said. + +Sara nodded and handed Lily to Ben. Ben smiled and held Lily gently. He looked at her dress and her hair. + +"Lily has a nice dress. It is pink and white. And her hair is yellow and curly. Can I comb her hair?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, Ben. But be careful. Don't pull her hair. It will hurt her," Sara said. + +Ben nodded and took a small comb from his toy box. He started to comb Lily's hair. He was very gentle and careful. He made Lily look even prettier. + +Sara watched Ben and smiled. She was happy that Ben liked Lily. She thought Ben was a good friend. + +But then, something bad happened. Ben's mom came into the living room. She was holding a basket of laundry. She wanted to put the laundry in the dryer. + +"Ben, Sara, I need to go to the laundry room for a minute. Can you keep playing nicely here?" Ben's mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. We are playing with Lily. She is Sara's doll. She is very pretty," Ben said. + +"That's nice, Ben. But please don't leave Lily on the couch. She might fall down and get dirty. Put her on the table or on the floor," Ben's mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I will put Lily on the table," Ben said. + +Ben's mom nodded and left the room. Ben and Sara continued to play with Lily. They made her dance and sing and laugh. + +But then, Ben saw something shiny on the table. It was a candle. It was lit and it had a flame. Ben liked the candle. He thought it was pretty and warm. + +"Look, Sara, a candle. It is shiny and warm. Can I touch it?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, don't touch it. It is hot. It will burn you. And it will melt Lily. Lily is made of plastic. Plastic melts when it is hot. It will make Lily ugly and sad," Sara said. + +But Ben did not listen to Sara. He was curious and wanted to touch the candle. He reached out his hand and touched the flame. He felt a sharp pain and pulled back his hand. He cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!" Ben cried. + +Sara heard Ben and looked at him. She saw his hand was red and blistered. She felt sorry for him. She ran to him and hugged him. + +"Ben, are you okay? I told you not to touch the candle. It is hot. It will burn you. Let me see your hand," Sara said. + +Ben showed Sara his hand. Sara saw it was very bad. She was scared. She wanted to help Ben. + +"Ben, we need to tell your mom. She will make your hand better. She will put some cream and a bandage on it. Come on, let's go find her," Sara said. + +Ben nodded and followed Sara. He was still crying and holding his hand. He was in pain and he was sorry. He wished he had listened to Sara. + +But then, they saw something worse. They saw Lily on the table. She was next to the candle. She was too close to the flame. She was melting. Her dress was burned and her hair was gone. Her face was twisted and her eyes were closed. She looked ugly and sad. + +Sara saw Lily and gasped. She felt a big pain in her heart. She loved Lily. She was her best friend. She could not believe what had happened to her. + +"Lily, Lily, Lily! What have you done to Lily? She is melted, she is melted, she is melted!" Sara cried. + +Ben saw Lily and gasped. He felt a big guilt in his stomach. He liked Lily. He was her friend. He could not believe what he had done to her. + +"Lily, Lily, Lily! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I did not mean to melt Lily. I did not know it would happen. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Ben cried. + +Sara and Ben cried together. They hugged each other and hugged Lily. They were very sad and very sorry. They wished they could make Lily better. They wished they had not touched the candle. + +But it was too late. Lily was melted. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play outside with their toys. Tom has a green motorcycle that makes loud noises. Lily has a pink doll that can talk and sing. + +One day, Tom and Lily are playing in the yard. Tom rides his green motorcycle around the grass. He feels very fast and cool. Lily sits on the porch with her pink doll. She brushes her doll's hair and makes her say "I love you". + +"Tom, come and play with me and my doll!" Lily calls to her brother. + +"No, thank you. I like my motorcycle better. It is more fun and exciting." Tom says. + +"Please, Tom. My doll is lonely. She wants a friend." Lily says. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes his sister, but he also likes his motorcycle. He decides to be nice and share his toy. + +"Okay, Lily. I will play with you and your doll. But you have to be careful with my motorcycle. It is very sharp and can hurt you." Tom says. + +He rides his motorcycle to the porch and stops. He gives his motorcycle to Lily and takes her doll. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I will be gentle with your motorcycle. It is very green and shiny." Lily says. + +She holds the motorcycle in her hands and looks at it. She sees the sharp edges and the pointy wheels. She feels a little scared, but also curious. + +Tom holds the doll in his arms and looks at it. He sees the soft hair and the pretty dress. He feels a little bored, but also polite. + +Lily and Tom try to play with each other's toys. They make noises and stories. But they do not have much fun. They miss their own toys. + +"Tom, can we switch back now? I do not like your motorcycle. It is too sharp and loud. It makes me nervous." Lily says. + +"Lily, can we switch back now? I do not like your doll. It is too quiet and silly. It makes me sleepy." Tom says. + +They agree to switch back. They give each other their toys and smile. + +"Thank you, Lily. I am sorry I did not want to play with your doll. She is very nice and cute. But I love my motorcycle more. It is more fun and exciting for me." Tom says. + +"Thank you, Tom. I am sorry I did not want to play with your motorcycle. It is very green and shiny. But I love my doll more. It is more gentle and sweet for me." Lily says. + +They hug each other and say "I love you". They are happy to have their own toys again. They are also happy to have each other. They are twins and they are friends. +Tom and Anna like to play hide and seek in the big house. They take turns to count and hide. One day, they play when it is very dark outside. There is a big storm with loud noises and bright lights. + +Tom counts to ten and looks for Anna. He goes to the living room, the kitchen, the bathroom, but he cannot find her. He hears a noise from the closet. He thinks Anna is hiding there. He opens the door and says, "I found you!" + +But it is not Anna. It is a big bear! The bear is clumsy and knocks over a lamp. The lamp makes a fire. Tom is scared and runs away. He calls for Anna. + +Anna hears Tom and comes out of her hiding place. She was hiding under the bed. She sees the fire and the bear. She is scared too. She runs to Tom and they go outside. They see their mom and dad. They are happy and hug them. + +Mom and dad see the fire and the bear. They call for help. They are angry and surprised. They ask Tom and Anna, "How did this happen?" + +Tom and Anna do not know. They only know they do not want to play hide and seek in the big house anymore. +Lily liked dolphins a lot. She had a toy dolphin that she played with every day. She wanted to see a real dolphin one day. She asked her mom and dad to take her to the sea. + +Mom and dad said yes. They packed some food and clothes and drove to the sea. Lily was very happy. She looked out the window and saw the blue water. She hoped to see a dolphin soon. + +They got to the sea and found a nice spot on the sand. Lily ran to the water and dipped her toes. It was very cold. She shivered and ran back to mom and dad. They gave her a towel and a sandwich. They said they would go on a boat later and see some dolphins. + +Lily ate her sandwich and waited for the boat. She saw some other kids playing with a ball. She wanted to join them. She asked mom and dad if she could go. They said yes, but to be careful and not go too far. + +Lily ran to the other kids and asked if she could play. They said yes and threw her the ball. Lily caught it and threw it back. They had fun. Lily forgot about the boat and the dolphins. + +Then, she heard a loud horn. She looked up and saw the boat. It was leaving. Mom and dad were on it. They were waving and calling her name. Lily dropped the ball and ran to the water. She was too late. The boat was gone. + +Lily cried and cried. She spoiled her chance to see a dolphin. She was alone and cold. She wished she had stayed with mom and dad. She hoped they would come back soon. She was very sad. +Lily loved her pink dress. It had flowers and ribbons and made her feel like a princess. She wore it every day, even when she played outside. One day, she was running in the garden with her dog, Spot, when she heard a rip. She looked down and saw a big tear in her dress. She felt sad and angry. + +She ran inside and showed her mom. "Mom, look what happened to my dress! Spot did it! He is a bad dog!" she cried. + +Mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you love your dress. But Spot is not a bad dog. He was just playing with you. He didn't mean to hurt your dress. Maybe we can repair it. Do you want to help me?" + +Lily nodded. She wanted her dress to be whole again. Mom took out a needle and some thread and showed Lily how to sew the tear. Lily was careful and quiet. She wanted to do a good job. She learned how to make small stitches and how to tie a knot. It took a long time, but she did it. + +Mom smiled and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Your dress is repaired. You are very clever and patient. I'm proud of you." + +Lily felt happy and proud too. She thanked her mom and hugged her. She put on her dress and looked in the mirror. She couldn't see the tear anymore. She felt like a princess again. She ran outside and called Spot. She said, "Spot, I'm sorry I was mad at you. You are a good dog. Do you want to play with me?" + +Spot wagged his tail and licked her face. He was happy too. They played together in the garden. Lily learned that accidents can happen, but they can be fixed. She also learned that it is better to be kind and forgiving than to be angry and blame others. She and Spot were best friends. +Tom is a boy who likes to sign. He knows how to sign many words with his hands. He signs to his mom, his dad, and his friends. He likes to sign when he is happy, sad, or curious. + +One day, Tom goes to the zoo with his mom. He sees many animals that he likes. He sees lions, monkeys, and elephants. He signs to them and they make noises back. He thinks they are talking to him. + +Then he sees a rhino. A rhino is a big animal with a horn on its nose. Tom thinks the horn is cool. He wants to sign to the rhino. He signs "hello" and "horn". But the rhino does not make a noise. It just looks at Tom. + +Tom is sad. He thinks the rhino does not like him. He signs "sorry" and "bye". He walks away with his mom. He feels like he is not successful at signing. + +But then he hears a loud sound. He turns around and sees the rhino. The rhino is making a noise with its horn. It sounds like a sign. Tom is surprised. He thinks the rhino is signing to him. + +He runs back to the rhino. He signs "thank you" and "friend". The rhino makes the noise again. It sounds like a sign. Tom is happy. He thinks he is successful at signing. He smiles and waves to the rhino. The rhino smiles and waves back with its horn. +Sam and Lily like to play with blocks. They make towers with the blocks. They make big towers and small towers. They make red towers and blue towers. + +One day, they make a very big tower. It is taller than Sam and Lily. They are very happy. They want to show their tower to Mom. + +But then, a crazy dog comes. The dog is big and loud. The dog likes to eat blocks. The dog sees the tower and runs to it. The dog barks and bites the blocks. + +"Stop, dog, stop!" Sam and Lily shout. "That is our tower! Do not eat our tower!" + +But the dog does not listen. The dog eats more blocks. The tower falls down. The blocks make a big mess. + +Sam and Lily are sad. They cry. Mom hears them and comes. She sees the dog and the blocks. + +"Oh, no!" Mom says. "What a crazy dog! I am sorry, Sam and Lily. Your tower was very nice. Let's chase the dog away and make a new tower." + +Mom helps Sam and Lily. They chase the dog away. They pick up the blocks. They make a new tower. They make it bigger and better. They are happy again. +Anna and Ben love to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big cage with a parrot inside. The parrot is green and red and has a yellow beak. It can talk! + +"Hello, hello!" the parrot says. "Who are you?" + +Anna and Ben are surprised and happy. They go near the cage and say hello back. + +"We are Anna and Ben. We are friends. Who are you?" Anna asks. + +"I am Polly. I am a parrot. I am sad. I want to fly." Polly says. + +"Why are you sad? Why can't you fly?" Ben asks. + +"I am sad because I am in a cage. I can't fly because my wing is hurt. A bad man caught me and put me here. He wants to sell me. He is not nice." Polly says. + +Anna and Ben feel sorry for Polly. They want to help her. They look around and see that the bad man is not there. He is talking to another man on a bench. They have a hidden plan. + +"Listen, Polly. We have a plan. We will open the cage and let you out. Then you can fly away and be free. But you have to be quick and quiet. Do you want to do that?" Anna whispers. + +"Yes, yes! I want to do that! Thank you, thank you!" Polly whispers back. + +Anna and Ben wait for the right moment. When the bad man is not looking, they sneak to the cage and open the door. Polly flies out and flaps her wings. She is happy and grateful. + +"Goodbye, goodbye! Anna and Ben, you are good friends. I love you!" Polly says. + +"Goodbye, Polly! We love you too! Be careful and have fun!" Anna and Ben say. + +They wave to Polly as she flies away. They are proud and happy. They have done a good thing. They hug each other and smile. +Tim and Tom were twin brothers who liked to play with their round ball. They would kick it, throw it, and roll it in the yard. They had a lot of fun with their round ball. + +One day, their mom said, "It's time to sleep, boys. Put your round ball away and go to your beds." Tim and Tom did not want to sleep. They wanted to play more with their round ball. They said, "No, mom. We are not sleepy. We want to play." + +Their mom said, "You have to sleep, boys. Sleep is good for you. It makes you grow and learn and be healthy. If you don't sleep, you will be tired and grumpy and sick. And you might lose your round ball." + +Tim and Tom were worried. They did not want to be tired and grumpy and sick. And they did not want to lose their round ball. They loved their round ball. They said, "OK, mom. We will sleep. But can we keep our round ball with us?" + +Their mom said, "Yes, you can keep your round ball with you. But you have to be careful. Don't let it roll away or fall off the bed. And don't play with it in your sleep. Just hug it and close your eyes and dream of nice things." + +Tim and Tom agreed. They put their round ball in their bed and hugged it. They closed their eyes and dreamed of nice things. They slept well and woke up happy and refreshed. They thanked their mom for letting them keep their round ball. And they learned that sleep is good for them and their round ball. + +The moral value of the story is: Sleep is important for your health and happiness, and you should listen to your mom when she tells you to sleep. You can still keep your favorite things with you, but you have to be careful and respectful of them. +Anna and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. Anna had a doll with long hair and Ben had a doll with no hair. He was bald. + +"Why does your doll have no hair?" Anna asked Ben. + +"Because he is sick. He has a bad thing in his head that makes his hair fall out," Ben said. + +"That is sad. Does it hurt?" Anna asked. + +"Sometimes. But the doctor gives him medicine to make him heal. He says his hair will grow back when he is better," Ben said. + +Anna touched Ben's doll's head. It felt smooth and soft. She liked the texture. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Anna asked. + +"Sure. You can be his friend. He likes friends," Ben said. + +Anna and Ben smiled and hugged their dolls. They pretended to have a tea party and make them laugh. They were happy to play together. They hoped Ben's doll would heal soon and have hair again. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a tall pipe near their house. It was shiny and round and had a hole at the top. + +"Let's climb the pipe!" said Tim, who was older and braver. "We can see how high we can go!" + +Sam was not sure. He was afraid of falling. But he did not want to be a baby. He followed Tim to the pipe. + +Tim went first. He put his hands and feet on the pipe and started to go up. He looked down and smiled. "This is fun!" he said. "Come on, Sam!" + +Sam tried to climb the pipe too. But it was hard. The pipe was slippery and wobbly. He felt his feet slip and his hands lose grip. He was scared. + +"Tim, help!" he cried. "I can't balance!" + +Tim heard Sam and looked down. He saw Sam hanging on the pipe, about to fall. He wanted to help, but he did not know how. He was too high and too far. + +"Sam, hold on!" he shouted. "I'll get help!" + +But it was too late. Sam could not hold on any longer. He let go of the pipe and fell to the ground. He hit his head and his body. He did not move. + +Tim saw Sam fall and screamed. He was sorry and sad. He wished he had not climbed the pipe. He wished he had listened to Sam. He wished he could make Sam wake up. But he could not. Sam was gone. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big mat on the grass. It is for yoga. Yoga is a way to move and stretch your body. + +"Can we try yoga?" Lily asks Ben. + +"OK, let's try," Ben says. + +They go to the mat and sit down. They see a lady with a ponytail. She is the yoga teacher. She smiles at them. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you want to join me for some yoga?" she asks. + +"Yes, please," Lily and Ben say. + +"Great. Let's start with some lively breathing. Breathe in and out like this," she says and shows them how to breathe. + +Lily and Ben copy her. They feel their chests go up and down. They hear the air go in and out of their noses. + +"Now, let's do some springing. Spring up like a frog and then sit down again. Like this," she says and shows them how to spring. + +Lily and Ben spring up and down. They feel their legs and feet bounce. They make frog noises. Ribbit, ribbit. + +"Good job. Now, let's do some stretching. Stretch your arms up to the sky and then down to the ground. Like this," she says and shows them how to stretch. + +Lily and Ben stretch their arms. They feel their backs and arms stretch. They reach for the sky and the ground. + +"Wow, you are doing great. How do you feel?" she asks. + +"I feel good. I feel happy," Lily says. + +"I feel good. I feel strong," Ben says. + +"I'm glad. Yoga is good for your body and your mind. Do you want to do some more?" she asks. + +"Yes, please," Lily and Ben say. + +They do some more yoga with the teacher. They have fun and learn new ways to move. They thank the teacher and say goodbye. They go back to their parents, who are waiting for them. + +"Did you enjoy yoga?" their parents ask. + +"Yes, we did. Yoga is fun," Lily and Ben say. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to go first. She climbs up the ladder and slides down. Whee! + +Ben wants to try too. He follows his sister and slides down. But he slides too fast and falls off. Ouch! He hurts his leg. He cries and cries. + +Mom and dad run to him. They hug him and check his leg. It is not broken, but it has a scratch. Mom puts a band-aid on it and kisses it. Ben stops crying. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Anna asks. She feels sorry for her brother. + +"I'm okay, Anna. Thank you," Ben says. He smiles at her. + +They go to the swings and swing together. They feel happy and peaceful. They love each other and their mom and dad. They have fun in the park. The end. +Tom and Anna are playing in the kitchen. They like to pretend they are chefs and make food with pots and pans. But they also make a big mess. There is water and flour and ketchup on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Tom says. "Mom will be angry. She does not like messes. What can we do?" + +Anna looks around. She sees a mop in the corner. She has an idea. + +"I know!" she says. "We can use the mop to clean the floor. Then Mom will not be angry. She will be happy. The mop is useful." + +Tom nods. He thinks Anna is smart. He grabs the mop and starts to wipe the floor. Anna helps him. They work hard and fast. They want to finish before Mom comes back. + +Soon, the floor is clean. Tom and Anna smile. They are proud of themselves. They put the mop back in the corner. They hear Mom's footsteps. + +"Mom is here!" Tom says. "Let's show her what we did." + +They run to the door and hug Mom. They tell her about their game and how they cleaned the floor with the mop. + +Mom is surprised. She looks at the floor. She sees it is clean. She is happy. She praises Tom and Anna. + +"Wow!" she says. "You are very good chefs and cleaners. You used the mop very well. You are very useful. I am not angry. I am proud of you." + +Tom and Anna are happy. They do not worry anymore. They love Mom. They love the mop. They love to play. +Tom and Lily are friends who live on a farm. They like to play with the animals and help their parents. One day, they decide to teach the baby cow how to run and jump in the barn. + +"Come on, Daisy, you can do it!" Tom says, holding a carrot in front of the cow. "Just follow me and Lily, we will show you how to have fun!" + +Lily runs ahead of Tom and Daisy, jumping over a hay bale. She turns around and claps her hands. "Good job, Daisy, you are so fast!" she says, smiling. + +Daisy is eager to learn and tries to copy Lily. She runs after her and jumps over the hay bale, too. But she is not very good at landing and falls on her side. She moos loudly and looks sad. + +Tom and Lily run back to Daisy and hug her gently. "Don't worry, Daisy, you are still learning. You will get better soon!" Tom says, stroking her fur. "We are proud of you for trying!" + +Daisy feels better and licks Tom and Lily's faces. She is happy to have such good friends who teach her new things. She gets up and tries to jump again, this time landing on her feet. She moos happily and wags her tail. Tom and Lily cheer and give her the carrot. They all laugh and play in the barn until it is time to go home. +Tom is a boy who likes to dig in the dirt. He has a shovel and a bucket. He digs and digs and finds many things. He finds rocks and worms and bugs. He likes to look at them and put them in his bucket. + +One day, he digs and digs and finds something big and hard. He tries to pull it out, but it does not move. He digs some more and sees that it is a root. A root is a part of a plant that grows under the ground. He wonders what plant it is. + +He asks his mom, who is watching him from the porch. "Mom, what is this?" he says, pointing at the root. + +His mom comes closer and looks at the root. She smiles and says, "That is a root of an old tree, Tom. An old tree that used to grow here, before we moved in. It was very big and tall and had many leaves and branches. But it got sick and died, and they cut it down. But the root stayed in the ground." + +Tom is sad to hear that the old tree died. He likes trees. They are green and nice and give shade and fruits. He says, "Can we wake the old tree, mom? Can we make it grow again?" + +His mom shakes her head and says, "No, Tom, we can't wake the old tree. It is gone forever. But we can plant a new tree, if you want. A new tree that will grow and live and be your friend. Do you want to do that?" + +Tom nods and says, "Yes, mom, I want to plant a new tree. A new tree that will be happy and strong and beautiful." + +His mom hugs him and says, "That's a good idea, Tom. Let's go and get a seed and some water and some dirt. And we will plant a new tree together, right next to the old root. And we will watch it grow and take care of it. And maybe, one day, it will have roots of its own." +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They had an idea. They could make a camp with the box. They took the box to the backyard and put some blankets and pillows inside. They also found some sticks and leaves to make a fire. + +"Look, we have a camp!" Lily said. "We can pretend we are in the woods." + +"Yes, and we can roast marshmallows and tell stories," Tom said. "But we need a flashlight. It is getting dark." + +Lily agreed. She went to the house to get a flashlight. But when she came back, she saw something ugly. A big dog was sniffing their camp. It had black fur and yellow teeth. It looked mean. + +"Tom, Tom, there is a dog!" Lily shouted. She was scared. + +Tom heard Lily and came out of the box. He saw the dog too. He was scared too. He grabbed Lily's hand and they ran to the house. They urged their mom to help them. + +"Mom, mom, there is a dog in our camp!" they cried. "It is ugly and scary. It might eat our camp." + +Mom heard them and looked outside. She saw the dog. She knew the dog. It was their neighbor's dog, Rex. He was friendly, but he liked to explore. + +"Don't worry, kids, that is Rex. He is not ugly or scary. He is just curious. He won't eat your camp. He likes to play. Come on, let's go say hello to him," Mom said. She took them outside and called Rex. Rex wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy to see them. + +Lily and Tom felt better. They saw that Rex was not mean. He was nice. They petted him and gave him some marshmallows. They invited him to join their camp. They had fun together. They learned not to judge a dog by its fur. +Anna is a pupil in a big school. She likes to learn new things and play with her friends. But today she has a test. She has to write and draw what she knows about fruits and vegetables. She feels nervous and scared. + +She sits at her desk and looks at the paper. She sees pictures of apples, bananas, carrots, and lemons. She has to write the name of each fruit or vegetable under the picture. She knows most of them, but she is not sure about the last one. It is yellow and round, but it has a funny shape. + +She raises her hand and asks her teacher. "Miss, what is this?" She points at the lemon. + +The teacher smiles and walks to her desk. "That is a lemon, Anna. It is a fruit, but it is not sweet. It is sour. Do you know what sour means?" + +Anna shakes her head. She has never heard that word before. + +The teacher picks up the lemon and cuts a slice. She gives it to Anna. "Here, try it. But be careful, it might make you pucker your lips." + +Anna takes the slice and puts it in her mouth. She feels a sharp and bitter taste. She makes a face and spits it out. "Yuck! That is sour! I don't like it!" + +The teacher laughs and gives her a tissue. "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to make you unhappy. But now you know what sour means, right?" + +Anna nods and wipes her mouth. She writes "lemon" under the picture. She finishes the test and gives it to the teacher. She hopes she did well. + +The teacher looks at her paper and smiles. "Good job, Anna. You are a smart pupil. You can go and play now." + +Anna feels happy and proud. She runs to her friends and tells them about the sour lemon. They laugh and hug her. She thinks that school is not so bad after all. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and tell jokes. One day, Lily sees a new toy in Ben's room. It is a big truck with wheels and lights. + +"Can I borrow your truck, Ben?" Lily asks. "It looks so fun!" + +Ben nods. He likes to share with Lily. He gives her the truck and says, "You can borrow it, but you have to give it back later. And you have to tell me a joke first." + +Lily thinks hard. She wants to make Ben laugh. She remembers a joke her dad told her. She says, "Why did the chicken cross the road?" + +Ben waits. He knows this joke. He says, "To get to the other side?" + +Lily shakes her head. She says, "No, to visit his distant cousin!" + +Ben laughs. He thinks Lily's joke is funny and silly. He says, "That's a good joke, Lily. You can play with my truck now." + +Lily smiles. She thanks Ben and drives the truck around the room. She makes truck noises and pretends to go on adventures. She and Ben have a lot of fun. They are happy friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the sand. They made a big castle with a flag and a door. They were happy and proud of their castle. + +A fat boy came and saw their castle. He wanted to play with it too, but he did not ask. He just pushed Lily and Ben away and tried to take their flag. Lily and Ben were angry and sad. They said, "No, this is our castle. Go away!" + +The fat boy did not listen. He pushed harder and harder. He broke the door and the flag. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, this is my castle now. You are too small and weak to stop me." + +Lily and Ben cried and ran to their mom. Their mom saw what happened and gave them a hug and a towel. She said, "I'm sorry, my loves. That boy was very rude and mean. He should not have pushed you and broken your castle. He should have asked nicely and shared with you." + +Lily and Ben nodded and wiped their tears. They said, "Thank you, mom. We worked hard on our castle. We wanted to share with our friends, but not with him. He was not a good friend." + +Their mom smiled and said, "You are right, my loves. Sharing is good, but only with those who are kind and respectful. Pushing is bad, and it hurts others. You should always be nice and gentle with others, and they will be nice and gentle with you. That is how you make good friends." + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson that day. They decided to make a new castle, and invite some nice kids to play with them. They had fun and made new friends. They did not see the fat boy again. They hoped he learned a lesson too. +Anna and Ben are twins. They share a room with two beds and many toys. Every night, they tell each other stories before they sleep. They like to dream about different things. + +One night, Anna says, "Ben, what do you want to dream about?" + +Ben thinks for a moment and says, "I want to dream about a big cake. A cake with chocolate and cream and cherries. And I want to eat it all by myself." + +Anna laughs and says, "That sounds yummy. But what if you get a tummy ache?" + +Ben says, "I won't get a tummy ache. It's only a dream. What do you want to dream about, Anna?" + +Anna says, "I want to dream about a pony. A pony with a long mane and a shiny coat. And I want to ride it in the park and feed it carrots." + +Ben says, "That sounds fun. But what if the pony runs away?" + +Anna says, "It won't run away. It's only a dream. Dreams are nice. They make us happy." + +They hug each other and say good night. They close their eyes and wait for their dreams to come. + +But before they fall asleep, they hear a knock on the door. It's their mom. She says, "Anna, Ben, did you tidy your room? I see a lot of toys on the floor." + +Anna and Ben open their eyes and look at each other. They say, "Oops. We forgot to tidy our room." + +Mom says, "You have to tidy your room before you sleep. It's a rule. Come on, get up and put your toys away." + +Anna and Ben sigh and get out of their beds. They start to pick up their toys and put them in the boxes. They hope their dreams will wait for them. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and make castles and roads. But they did not like to share their toys. Lily had a red shovel and Ben had a blue one. They both wanted to use the red shovel, because it was bigger and brighter. + +"Give me the red shovel, Lily!" Ben said. "It is my turn!" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily said. "You have the blue one!" + +They pulled and tugged on the red shovel, but neither of them would let go. They were both very angry and loud. + +A big boy named Max saw them and came over. He was much older and taller than Lily and Ben. He had a mean smile on his face. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Max said. "You are making too much noise. Give me that shovel, or I will make you sorry!" + +He grabbed the red shovel from Lily and Ben and pushed them away. He laughed and ran to the other side of the park, where there was a big pit. He threw the red shovel into the pit and said, "Now you can't have it!" + +Lily and Ben were very sad and scared. They did not know what to do. They looked at the pit and saw the red shovel lying at the bottom. It was too deep and dark to reach. + +They heard a voice behind them. It was their friend Sam, who had a yellow shovel and a green bucket. He saw what Max had done and felt sorry for Lily and Ben. + +"Hey, don't cry," Sam said. "I have an idea. Why don't we work together and dig a tunnel to the pit? Maybe we can get the red shovel back. Do you want to try?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They liked Sam and his idea. They decided to share their toys and help each other. They took turns using the blue shovel and the yellow shovel, and filled the green bucket with sand. They dug and dug until they made a long and wide tunnel to the pit. + +They crawled through the tunnel and reached the red shovel. They were very happy and proud. They had been successful. They grabbed the red shovel and crawled back to the park. They thanked Sam and gave him a hug. + +They learned that sharing and working together was more fun than fighting and being selfish. They also learned to stand up to bullies like Max. They played with their shovels and buckets and made new castles and roads. They were good friends. +Anna wanted a pet. She liked dogs and cats and rabbits and birds. But her mom said no. She said pets need a lot of care and space and money. Anna was sad. + +One day, Anna found a seed in the park. She took it home and planted it in a pot. She watered it every day and put it near the window. She hoped it would grow into a flower or a tree. + +After a week, the seed sprouted. Anna was happy. She watched it grow bigger and bigger. She talked to it and sang to it. She named it Sunny. + +One morning, Anna woke up and saw something amazing. Sunny had become a sunflower. It had a big yellow face and long green leaves. It looked at Anna and smiled. It said, "Hello, Anna. I am your pet. Thank you for taking care of me." + +Anna was surprised and delighted. She hugged Sunny and said, "Hello, Sunny. You are my pet. You are so beautiful and lively. I love you." + +They became the best friends. Anna and Sunny played and learned and laughed together. They were happy. +Sara and Tom were playing in the backyard. They found some twigs and leaves on the ground. They wanted to make a fire, like they saw on TV. + +"Let's burn these twigs and leaves," Tom said. "It will be fun." + +"No, Tom, that's bad," Sara said. "Fire can hurt us and the house. Mom and Dad will be mad." + +Tom did not listen to Sara. He took a match from his pocket and lit a twig. He threw it on the leaves. The leaves started to burn. + +"Wow, look at the fire," Tom said. "It's pretty and warm." + +Sara was scared. She saw the fire grow bigger and bigger. She smelled the smoke. She heard a crackle. + +"Tom, stop it, stop it," Sara said. "The fire is not harmless. It's dangerous. We have to put it out." + +But Tom did not know how to put out the fire. He tried to stamp on it with his feet, but it only made it worse. He started to cry. + +Sara ran to the house and called for Mom and Dad. They came out and saw the fire. They were shocked and angry. They grabbed a bucket of water and poured it on the fire. They put out the fire. + +Mom and Dad scolded Tom and Sara. They explained to them why fire is not a toy and how it can cause damage and injury. They made them promise to never play with fire again. They hugged them and said they were glad they were safe. Tom and Sara felt sorry and ashamed. They said they were sorry and they learned their lesson. They never played with fire again. +Tom and Jen loved to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to zoom them on the floor, on the table, and on the sofa. Sometimes they made noises like vroom, beep, and screech. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a picture of a car on it. They opened the box and saw a shiny red car. It was bigger than their toy cars. It had four wheels, a steering wheel, and a seat. It looked like a real car, but smaller. + +"Wow, look at this car!" Tom said. "Can we play with it?" + +"I don't know," Jen said. "Maybe it belongs to someone else." + +They looked around and saw their grandpa. He was elderly and had white hair and glasses. He was holding a tool in his hand. It was a wrench. He smiled at them and said, "Hello, kids. Do you like the car?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Jen said. + +"That's good, because it's a gift for you," grandpa said. "I made it for you. It's a pedal car. You can use your feet to make it go." + +"Really?" Tom and Jen said. "Thank you, grandpa!" + +Grandpa helped them to take the car out of the box. He used his tool to tighten some screws and bolts. He checked the wheels and the seat. He said, "It's ready. Do you want to try it?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Tom and Jen said. + +They took turns to sit in the car and pedal. They zoomed around the garage, the driveway, and the yard. They had so much fun. They felt like real drivers. They thanked grandpa again and again. Grandpa was happy to see them happy. He said, "You're welcome, kids. Enjoy your car. But be careful and don't go too fast." + +Tom and Jen nodded and said, "We will, grandpa. We love you and we love our car." +Jill and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Jill had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but they were also hungry. They saw a bowl of cookies on the table. They wanted to taste them. + +"Can we have a cookie, Mom?" Jill asked. + +"Yes, you can have one each, but be careful. They are still hot," Mom said. + +Jill and Ben ran to the table and picked a cookie. They bit into them and smiled. They were sweet and soft. + +"Yum, these are good," Ben said. + +"I like them too," Jill said. + +But then, Jill felt something hard and sharp in her mouth. It hurt her tongue. She spat out the cookie and saw a pin. She started to cry. + +"Mom, Mom, there's a pin in my cookie!" Jill shouted. + +Mom heard her and came to the table. She saw the pin and the cookie. She was shocked and angry. + +"Who put a pin in the cookie?" Mom asked. + +Jill and Ben looked at each other. They didn't know. They didn't do it. + +"I don't know, Mom. It wasn't me," Jill said. + +"Me neither, Mom. I didn't see it," Ben said. + +Mom looked around and saw the cat. The cat was playing with a ball of yarn and some pins. The cat had knocked over the pins and one of them had fallen into the bowl of cookies. + +"It was the cat, Mom. The cat did it," Ben said. + +Mom sighed and picked up the cat. She put it in another room and closed the door. She threw away the cookie with the pin and gave Jill and Ben new ones. + +"I'm sorry, Jill. Are you okay?" Mom asked. + +Jill nodded and wiped her tears. She tasted the new cookie. It was fine. + +"Thank you, Mom. It's fine," Jill said. + +Mom hugged Jill and Ben and kissed them. + +"You're welcome, my loves. Be careful with the cat. He likes to play with pins, but they are not toys. They are dangerous," Mom said. + +Jill and Ben nodded and finished their cookies. They went back to their toys and played. They were happy. They forgot about the pin. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Ben had a big truck that he liked to push around the floor. Lily had a doll that she liked to dress up and hug. + +"Look at my truck!" Ben said to Lily. "It can go very fast and make loud sounds. Vroom, vroom!" + +"Look at my doll!" Lily said to Ben. "She is very pretty and soft. She likes to have tea with me. Do you want some tea?" + +Lily took a small bowl and a spoon from her toy kitchen. She filled the bowl with water and pretended it was tea. She gave the bowl to Ben and said, "Here you go. Be careful, it is hot." + +Ben took the bowl and smiled. He pretended to sip the tea and said, "Thank you. It is very good. Do you want some truck?" + +Ben offered his truck to Lily and said, "You can push it. It is easy. Just use your hands and make sounds." + +Lily put down her doll and took the truck. She tried to push it, but it was too heavy for her. She frowned and said, "It is not easy. It is hard. I can't push it." + +Ben saw that Lily was sad. He wanted to make her happy. He said, "Don't worry. I can help you. We can push it together. It will be more fun." + +Ben and Lily held the truck with both hands and pushed it around the floor. They made loud sounds and laughed. They were happy to share their toys and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play all day. She would play with her ball, her toy mouse, and her favorite thing, a long string with a knot at the end. + +One sunny day, Kitty went outside to play. She saw her friend, a little bird named Birdy. Birdy was flying high in the sky. Kitty wanted to play with Birdy, so she called out, "Birdy, come play with me!" + +Birdy flew down and saw the string with the knot. Birdy and Kitty played together. They had so much fun with the string and the knot. They played tug, chase, and jump. They played and played until they were tired. Then, Kitty and Birdy lay down under a big tree to rest. + +As they rested, Kitty and Birdy talked about their fun day. They were happy they could play together. From that day on, Kitty and Birdy were the best of friends. They promised to always play together and have fun with the chubby cat, the little bird, and the string with the knot. +Once upon a time, there was a strong man named Tom. Tom had big hands with a wide palm. He was very good at fixing things. People in the town would call him when they needed help. + +One day, a little girl named Sue came to Tom. She had a broken toy. It was her favorite toy and she was very sad. Tom wanted to help Sue and make her happy again. + +Tom took the toy and started to repair it. He used his strong hands and big palm to fix the toy. Soon, it was as good as new. Sue was so happy to have her toy back. She thanked Tom and they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a healthy cat named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play with yarn. One day, Fluffy found a big ball of yarn in the house. Fluffy was very happy. + +Fluffy played with the yarn all day. The yarn went up, down, and all around the room. Fluffy had so much fun. The yarn made Fluffy jump and run. + +At the end of the day, Fluffy's family saw the big mess. They laughed and clapped their hands. They were happy to see Fluffy play. They all helped to clean up the yarn. Fluffy was a good cat, and everyone loved Fluffy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a friend named Sam. They liked to play together every day. One day, they found a big red ball. It was an original ball, not like any they had seen before. + +Tim and Sam decided to play with the ball. They threw it high in the sky. They watched it rise and fall. They laughed and had fun. They took turns throwing the ball and catching it. + +Tim said to Sam, "This is the best ball ever!" Sam agreed, "Yes, it is! I love playing with it!" The two friends played with the ball until the sun went down. They were happy and tired. They knew they would play with their original ball again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a long tail that he liked to wag. He lived in a small home with his family. Spot was a happy dog. + +One day, Spot went outside to play. He ran and jumped in the warm sun. But soon, he got very tired. Spot wanted to go back to his home and lay down on his soft bed. + +When Spot got home, he found his bed and lay down on it. He closed his eyes and took a long nap. When he woke up, he felt much better. Spot knew that he could always come back to his home when he was tired. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a fragile toy bird that she loved very much. She played with her toy bird every day. + +One night, Mia's family had a big fire in their backyard. They burned wood to make a warm and bright fire. Mia wanted to show her toy bird the fire, so she held the toy bird close to the fire to see it better. + +But Mia was too close to the fire, and the toy bird started to burn. Mia was sad and cried, but her mom and dad told her they would get her a new toy bird. The next day, Mia got a new toy bird and she was very happy. She promised to be more careful with her new toy bird and not go too close to the fire again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a green purse that she loved very much. She took her purse with her everywhere she went. + +One day, Sue met a boy named Tom at the park. Tom saw Sue's green purse and wanted it. He said, "Sue, can I have your green purse?" Sue said, "No, it is mine, and I love it." Tom got mad and took the green purse from Sue. Sue began to weep. + +Sue's mom came and saw her weeping. She asked, "Why are you weeping, Sue?" Sue said, "Tom took my green purse." Sue's mom went to Tom's mom and told her what happened. Tom's mom got mad at Tom and took the green purse away from him. But, the green purse was lost, and nobody could find it. Sue was sad, and Tom was sad too. + +The moral of the story is: don't take things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite chair. He loved to seat in that chair every day. One day, when Tim went to sit in his chair, he saw that his chair had a zipper on it. He did not know what to do. + +Tim tried to open the zipper, but it was stuck. He pulled and pulled, but the zipper would not move. Tim was sad. He wanted to seat in his chair, but the zipper was in the way. + +Tim asked his mom for help. His mom came and tried to open the zipper too. She pulled and pulled, and finally, the zipper opened. Tim was happy. He could now seat in his favorite chair again. Tim and his mom smiled, and they sat in the chair together. +One day, a boy named Tom found a small boat near the river. He wanted to play with it. But when he picked up the boat, it broke. Tom felt guilty. He knew he should not have touched the boat. + +He went to his friend, Sally, and said, "I broke the boat. I feel bad. Can you help me fix it?" Sally nodded and they both tried to fix the broken boat. They used glue and tape. Soon, the boat was as good as new. + +Tom and Sally took the fixed boat to the river. They put it in the water and watched it float. Tom said, "Thank you, Sally, for helping me." Sally smiled and said, "That's what friends are for, Tom." They played with the boat all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. Amy had a pretty apron that she wore every time she cooked. One day, her mom was upset because she could not find her own apron. Amy wanted to make her mom feel better. + +Amy said, "Mom, let's match! I will give you my apron, and we can find another one for me." Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Amy. That would be nice." They looked in the closet and found a new apron for Amy. Now, they both had aprons and could cook together. + +Later, while they were cooking, Amy's mom found her apron behind the flour bag. She felt happy and said, "Look, Amy! Now we can all match!" They laughed and cooked together, wearing their aprons. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big park, many animals lived together. They played all day and had a lot of fun. One day, a human named Tom came to the park. He saw the animals playing and wanted to join them. But it was difficult for Tom because he did not know how to play like the animals. + +Tom tried to jump like the frog, but he fell down. He tried to run like the rabbit, but he got tired. The animals saw Tom having a difficult time and wanted to help him. So, they all came together and thought of a new game that Tom could play too. + +They decided to play a game of catch. Tom was happy to join the game. He threw the ball, and the dog caught it. Then the dog threw the ball, and the cat caught it. All the animals and Tom played the game together. They all had fun, and Tom was not sad anymore. From that day on, Tom and the animals were great friends. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, lived in a small house. Tim had a room upstairs. He loved his room because it had a long bed where he could sleep with Spot. + +One day, Tim and Spot were playing in the yard. They saw a big bird. The bird flew down and wanted to talk. Tim, Spot, and the bird sat down to discuss. They talked about the sky, the trees, and the fun games they could play together. + +After their long talk, Tim and Spot invited the bird to see their room upstairs. They all went inside the house and up the stairs. The bird liked Tim's room and the long bed. They played together, and from that day on, Tim, Spot, and the bird became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big yellow house, there was a happy family. The family had a mom, a dad, a big sister, and a little brother. They all loved to play and learn together. + +One day, the big sister and little brother were playing with their yellow ball in the yard. The big sister threw the ball very high, and it got stuck in a tree. They tried to get the ball down, but it was too high. They were sad and started to fight. The mom and dad saw this and knew they had to help. + +The mom and dad taught the big sister and little brother how to work together. They learned that when they helped each other, they could reach the ball. They got the yellow ball back and were so happy. The family learned that working together is better than fighting. And from that day on, they always helped each other and played happily together. +Once upon a time, in a wild land, there was a pale bunny. This bunny was not like other bunnies. It did not like to play or hop around. It liked to stay in its small home and did not have many friends. + +One day, a wise old owl told the pale bunny that it should value friendship. The owl said, "If you make friends, you will be happy." The pale bunny thought about it and decided to try and make friends. + +The pale bunny tried to make friends with a big bear, but the bear was not nice. The bear did not value friendship, and it hurt the pale bunny. The pale bunny went back to its small home, sad and alone. And so, the story ends with the pale bunny never finding true friends and staying sad forever. +Once upon a time, there was a red ball. The red ball had a number on it. The number was two. The red ball was very happy because it liked its number. + +One day, the red ball met a blue ball. The blue ball also had a number on it. The number was five. The red ball thought the number five was very nice. The red ball wanted to replace its number two with the number five. + +The red ball asked the blue ball if they could trade numbers. The blue ball said yes. They replaced their numbers, and now the red ball had the number five and the blue ball had the number two. Both balls were very happy with their new numbers. They played together and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a kind train engine named Timmy. Timmy loved to help people and always had a big smile on his face. He lived in a small town with many friends. + +One day, Timmy heard his friend, a little bird named Billy, crying. Timmy asked, "Billy, why are you sad?" Billy said, "The big cat teased me and took my food. I am very hungry." Timmy felt bad for his friend and wanted to help. + +Timmy went to the cat and said, "Please be kind and give Billy his food back." The cat listened to Timmy and gave the food back to Billy. Billy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Timmy! You are a good friend." From that day on, the cat was nice to all the animals, and they all lived happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a big lake. It was very impressive. Many fish lived in the lake. They liked to swim and play all day. + +One day, a boy named Tim went to the lake. He saw a fish. The fish was sad. It had a tie stuck on its tail. The fish could not swim well. + +Tim wanted to help the fish. He took off the tie from the fish's tail. The fish was happy. It swam fast and did impressive jumps. Tim and the fish became good friends. They played together at the lake every day. +Once upon a time, there was a blue ball. The blue ball was playing with its friend, a little boy. They were playing catch in the park. The little boy threw the blue ball high in the air. The blue ball was happy. + +As the blue ball came down, it landed on a big sheet. The sheet was hanging on a line to dry. The blue ball got stuck on the sheet. The little boy tried to get the blue ball, but he was too small. + +Then, a nice dog came to help. The dog jumped and jumped. Finally, the dog caught the blue ball in its mouth. The little boy was so happy. He hugged the dog and they all played catch again. The blue ball, the little boy, and the dog were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a huge tree. It was so big that all the birds wanted to live there. One day, a little girl named Lily came to the tree. She wanted to make the tree look pretty. So, she started to decorate it. + +Lily had a lot of flowers. She put red flowers, blue flowers, and yellow flowers on the tree. The tree looked very pretty with all the flowers. The birds loved it too. They sang happy songs when they saw the tree. + +Every day, Lily came to the huge tree and added more flowers. The tree became the most beautiful tree in the world. All the birds and animals came to see it. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy lady who loved jewelry. She had a big box full of shiny things. One day, she went to the store to buy more jewelry. She saw a pretty necklace and wanted it. + +The store man said she had to pay for the necklace. But the wealthy lady did not want to pay. She wanted the necklace for free. The store man was sad and did not know what to do. + +A little girl saw the wealthy lady and the store man. She wanted to help. The little girl talked to the wealthy lady. She said, "We must pay for things we want." The wealthy lady thought about it. She knew the little girl was right. She paid for the necklace and said sorry to the store man. Everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to pretend with her blanket. She would make her blanket into a cape, a dress, and even a tent. Sue had so much fun with her blanket. + +One day, the sky was dark and the wind was terrible. Sue was scared. She took her blanket and pretended it was a strong shield. The blanket made her feel safe from the terrible wind outside. + +Soon, the wind stopped and the sun came out. Sue was happy again. She took her blanket outside and pretended it was a magic carpet. Sue and her blanket had a great day playing in the sun. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat. The cat wanted to teach a little dog how to read. The cat had a dry book with many prints in it. The little dog was very happy to learn. + +Every day, the cat and the little dog sat under a big tree. The cat showed the little dog the prints in the dry book. The little dog tried very hard to understand the prints. The cat was a good teacher. + +One day, it rained a lot. The big tree could not keep the cat, the little dog, and the dry book safe. The rain made the dry book wet. The prints in the book were gone. The cat and the little dog could not learn anymore. They were very sad. +One day, a warm sun was shining in the sky. A little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a big bus on the road. The driver of the bus was very nice. He smiled at Lily and said, "Hello!" + +Lily wanted to see the bus up close. She walked to the bus and looked inside. She saw many seats for people to sit. The driver showed Lily how the bus worked. He said, "I display the stops on this screen, so people know where to get off." + +Lily thought the bus was very cool. She wanted to ride the bus one day. She said goodbye to the driver and went back home. She told her mom about the nice driver and the big bus. Her mom said they could ride the bus together soon. +One day, Tom and his cat, Tippy, were in their peaceful room. Tom looked up and saw the ceiling. It was very high. Tippy was sitting on the floor, looking at the ceiling too. + +Tom said, "Tippy, what do you think is up there?" Tippy looked at Tom and meowed. Tom thought that maybe Tippy was trying to suggest something. "Do you want to go up there, Tippy?" asked Tom. Tippy meowed again and nodded her head. + +Tom got a chair and put it under the ceiling. He stood on the chair and tried to reach the ceiling, but he was still too short. Tippy jumped on Tom's shoulder and tried to reach too, but she couldn't. + +Tom's mom came into the room and saw them trying to reach the ceiling. She smiled and said, "What are you two doing?" Tom told her that they wanted to see what was up there. Tom's mom lifted him up so he could touch the ceiling. Tippy jumped up and touched it too. + +After that, Tom and Tippy were happy. They knew what was up on the ceiling. They sat down on the floor and played together, feeling very peaceful in their room. +One day, a big rock sat near a little drawer. The rock and drawer were friends. They liked to play easy games together. The rock would roll, and the drawer would open and close. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, the sky turned dark. The rock saw this and said, "Oh no, a big storm is coming." The drawer did not like storms. The rock wanted to help the drawer. The rock had a plan. + +The rock went in front of the drawer to keep it safe. The storm came, and the wind blew very hard. The rock tried to stay still, but the wind was too strong. The wind pushed the rock, and it hit the little drawer. The drawer broke into pieces. The rock was sad; it could not save its friend. +Once upon a time, there was a lawyer named Tim. Tim was very tired. One day, he let out a big yawn while he was at work. He was so sleepy that he could not think. + +Tim had a little friend, a fragile bird named Lily. Lily saw Tim yawn and knew he needed help. She flew to Tim's window and tapped on it with her beak. Tim looked up and saw Lily. He smiled and let her in. + +Lily sang a sweet song to help Tim feel better. Her song made Tim happy and not so tired anymore. Tim thanked Lily and they became the best of friends. From that day on, Tim and Lily always helped each other when they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a big red can with a label on it. The label had a picture of a fire. The can was a little dangerous, but it could help people too. + +One day, a cat named Spot was playing near the can. Spot found a little bug and wanted to spray it with water. He didn't know that the red can was not for water. He thought it was a toy. + +Spot pushed the red can and it started to spray. But it didn't spray water, it sprayed a white foam. The foam was not dangerous for Spot, but it made a big mess. Spot's mom came and saw the mess. She told Spot that the red can was not a toy and that it was dangerous. Spot learned to be careful and not to play with things that have a label with a picture of fire. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tight blue dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mom. They saw many pretty flowers and birds. + +On their walk, Lily saw a small, hungry cat. She felt sad for the cat and wanted to help. "Mom, can we give the cat a meal?" she asked. Her mom said yes, and they went to their home to find some food for the cat. + +Lily and her mom found some fish in their home. They put the fish in a small dish and brought it to the park. They gave the meal to the cat. The cat was very happy and ate the fish. Lily felt good for helping the cat and went home with her mom, smiling all the way. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom loved to cook. He cooked for all his friends. One day, he saw a rich dog named Sam. Sam was not nice. He wanted all the food for himself. + +Tom had an idea. He told his friends he had big news. He was going to cook a big meal for everyone. Tom told Sam, too. He knew Sam would want to take all the food. But Tom had a plan. + +The day came for the big meal. All the friends came to eat. Sam came too. He tried to take all the food. But Tom was smart. He cooked food that Sam did not like. Sam could not take the food. All the friends were happy. They ate and had fun. Tom and his friends won. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little elephant named Ella. Ella was very creative. She loved to play with her long trunk. One day, she saw a big tree with lots of leaves. Ella had an idea. + +Ella said to her friend, the bird, "Let's make a fun game with my trunk and these leaves!" The bird was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" They started to play, but they didn't know that something was hiding behind the tree. + +Ella used her trunk to blow the leaves into the air. The bird flew around, catching the leaves as they fell. Suddenly, a big wind came and blew all the leaves away. Ella and the bird were sad, but then they saw what was hiding behind the tree. + +It was a big, colorful kite! The wind had brought them a new toy to play with. Ella said, "Let's use my trunk to fly the kite!" The bird agreed, and they spent the rest of the day flying the kite and having fun. The wind had given them a new game to play. +One day, a boy named Tom found a little boat. The boat had a triangle on it. Tom wanted to sail the boat on the water. + +He went to a pond near his house. The pond was big and the water was not dry. Tom put the boat on the water and it started to sail. The wind pushed the triangle and the boat went fast. + +Tom was happy to see his boat sail. He played with the boat until the sun went down. Then, he went home with his boat and told his mom about his fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a huge, friendly bear named Bobo. He lived in a big, green forest with many friends. One day, while walking in the woods, he saw a little rabbit named Riri. Riri looked sad and lost. + +"Hi, Riri! Why are you sad?" asked Bobo. Riri replied, "I can't find my way home. My house vanished!" Bobo wanted to help his friend. He said, "Don't worry, Riri. I will help you find your home." + +Together, they walked through the forest, looking for Riri's home. They asked other animals if they had seen Riri's house, but no one knew where it was. Finally, they found a big rock that Riri remembered. They looked behind the rock and saw Riri's house. "Welcome home, Riri!" said Bobo with a big smile. + +Riri was very happy to be home. "Thank you, Bobo! You are a great friend," she said. They hugged and played together until it was time for Bobo to go back to his own house. Bobo and Riri were always there to help each other, and they remained best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat. The cat loved to play with a ball of yarn. One day, the cat found a big knot in the yarn. The cat did not like the knot. The cat wanted to play with the yarn without the knot. + +The little cat tried to pull the yarn to get the knot out. The cat pulled and pulled, but the knot was still there. The cat started to wonder how to get the knot out. The cat thought and thought. + +Then, the little cat had an idea. The cat asked a big dog for help. The big dog was strong. The big dog pulled the yarn and the knot came out. The little cat was happy. Now, the cat could play with the yarn again. The cat and the dog played together and became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, generous frog named Bob. Bob loved to play with his friends. One day, he saw a big bubble floating in the sky. Bob thought it was pretty and wanted to show his friends. + +Bob hopped to his friend, the fish. He asked, "Do you want to see the big bubble?" The fish nodded and swam with Bob. They went to find their friend, the bird. "Do you want to see the big bubble too?" Bob asked the bird. The bird nodded and flew with them. + +They all went to the big bubble. The fish, bird, and Bob looked at it. It was very pretty. Then, the big bubble popped! All the friends laughed and played. They were happy they saw the big bubble together. +Once upon a time, there was a gray cat named Tom. Tom was a very naughty cat. He liked to spoil things and make a mess. One day, he found a paper in the house. The paper was a license for Mom's car. + +Tom thought it would be fun to play with the license. He took it in his mouth and ran outside. He jumped and rolled around in the mud. The license got very dirty and ripped. Tom was happy because he spoiled the license. + +When Mom found out, she was very sad. She could not drive her car without the license. Tom felt bad for spoiling it. But it was too late, and Mom had to get a new license. Tom learned that spoiling things can have a bad ending. +Once upon a time, in a small house, a little boy named Tim found a shoe. The shoe was big and terrible. It was dirty and smelly. Tim did not like the shoe. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came to play. "What's that?" Sam asked, looking at the terrible shoe. "It's a big, bad shoe," Tim said. "I don't like it." + +Tim and Sam decided to poke the shoe with a stick. They poked it again and again. Suddenly, the shoe started to laugh! "Stop that!" the shoe said. Tim and Sam were scared, but they also laughed. They poked the shoe one more time, and the shoe laughed even more. From that day on, Tim, Sam, and the shoe became good friends, and they all played together happily. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a fat rabbit named Bobo. He had many friends, like birds, squirrels, and deer. Bobo loved to play with his friends every day. + +One day, Bobo and his friends wanted to surprise their friend, Tina the turtle. They thought of a fun game. They would paint themselves in different colors and hide. When Tina came, they would jump out and say, "Surprise!" + +Bobo painted himself blue, the birds painted themselves red, and the squirrels painted themselves green. When Tina came, they all jumped out and shouted, "Surprise!" Tina was so happy to see all her friends in funny colors. She laughed and said, "You all look so silly!" + +After the game, all the animals washed off the colors and went back to their normal look. They had so much fun that day. The moral of the story is that it's good to make your friends happy and share fun moments together. +One day, a group of animals wanted to unite to find a brilliant treasure in the east. The animals were a dog, a cat, a bird, and a rabbit. They were all friends and wanted to go on an adventure together. Before they left, the dog said, "We need to be careful and stay together." + +As they walked, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. The animals were scared, but they kept going. The bird flew ahead and saw a big, dark cave. The bird said, "Look, friends! We can hide in there until the rain stops." + +Inside the cave, they found shiny rocks and thought it was the brilliant treasure. They were so happy and started to play with the rocks. But when they tried to leave the cave, they found out that the rain had caused a big flood outside. The animals were trapped in the cave. + +The dog remembered his warning to be careful and stay together. They had not been careful, and now they were stuck. The animals cried and wished they had listened to the dog. They learned that sometimes, adventures can have bad endings. +Once upon a time, there was a young prince. He lived in a big castle with his mom and dad. The young prince loved to play outside with his dog, Spot. + +One day, the young prince saw a pretty butterfly. He wanted to follow the butterfly and see where it went. So, the young prince and Spot started to follow the butterfly. They went through the garden and past the big tree. + +As they followed the butterfly, they found a new friend. It was a little girl who was also following the butterfly. The young prince, Spot, and the little girl all played together and had lots of fun. They were very happy to have found each other, all because they followed the pretty butterfly. +Once upon a time, in a small place, there lived a clever cat named Tom. Tom loved to play with his ball of yarn. One sunny day, Tom saw his ball of yarn stuck in a tree. He wanted to get it back. + +Tom thought of a plan. He saw a long stick on the ground. He picked up the stick with his mouth and went to the tree. Tom used the stick to pull the ball of yarn from the tree. "I am so clever!" Tom said to himself. + +Just then, a little girl named Sue saw Tom and the ball of yarn. "Wow, Tom! You are so clever!" Sue said. "Can you help me pull my kite from the tree too?" Tom nodded and used the stick to pull Sue's kite down. Sue was very happy and thanked Tom. From that day on, Tom and Sue became the best of friends. +Once, there was a small flea who was very weak. He lived in a big dog's fur. The flea was not happy because he was always hungry. One day, he saw a big cat and thought he could find food there. + +The flea jumped onto the cat and started to bite. The cat felt the bite and got very mad. The cat tried to catch the flea, but the flea was fast. The flea knew he had to hurry or the cat would get him. + +The flea hurried and jumped from the cat back to the dog. But the dog was mad too. The dog and the cat both tried to catch the flea. The flea was too weak to run away. In the end, the dog and the cat caught the flea and he was no more. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a king. He had a big, shiny crown. The king was very honest and kind. Everyone in the town loved him. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the king. She said, "Oh, king! I lost my toy car. It can go forward and reverse." The king wanted to help Lily. So, he asked his friends in the town to look for the toy car. + +Soon, a boy named Tom found the toy car. He brought it to the king. The king was happy and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are an honest boy." Then, the king gave the toy car to Lily. She was very happy. + +Lily played with her toy car. She made it go forward and reverse. The king and his friends watched her play. They all smiled and laughed. + +And so, the honest king, with his big shiny crown, made Lily and the town happy. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. He had a big boat. He loved to use the boat to go on the sea. The sun was hot, and the sailor liked to feel the warm wind on his face. + +One day, the sailor went on a trip. The sea was very big, and the boat went up and down. The sailor was happy. But then, the wind got very strong. The boat went very fast, and the sailor was scared. + +The sailor tried to use the sail to go back home. But the wind was too strong, and the boat did not go home. The sailor was very sad. He stayed on the sea, and he could not find his way back. The end. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a pretty park. In the park, there was a big tree. The tree was very happy because spring was coming. The tree loved spring because it could grow new leaves and flowers. + +One day, a little boy went to the park. He wanted to play with his ball. He kicked the ball very hard and it went up into the tree. The boy was frustrated because he could not reach the ball. He tried to jump, but he was too small. + +A nice bird saw the boy and wanted to help. The bird flew up to the tree and picked up the ball with its beak. The bird brought the ball back to the boy. The boy was so happy to have his ball back. He said thank you to the bird and played in the park all day long. +One day, a boy named Tim wanted to organize a party. He wanted to invite his friends, Sam and Lily. Tim was very excited about the party. He knew his friends would bring gifts. Tim was a reliable friend, so he wanted to do his best. + +Tim talked to Sam and Lily. He said, "Let's have a party! We can bring gifts and have fun!" Sam and Lily agreed. They all went to Tim's house. They had cake and played games. Tim was very happy. + +But then, something bad happened. The gifts fell on the floor and broke. Tim, Sam, and Lily were sad. The party was not fun anymore. They went home and felt bad about the broken gifts. The party had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky. The bird was so pretty and everyone liked to watch it. + +One day, the bird saw a big screen. The screen had a picture of a race. The bird wanted to complete the race too. So, the bird flew very fast to join the race. + +The bird flew and flew, and soon it was at the end of the race. The bird was so happy it could complete the race. The people clapped and cheered for the graceful bird. The bird felt proud and loved, and it flew away into the sky. +One day, a boy named Tim saw an impressive big toy. It was red and shiny. Tim wanted to play with it. He went to his mom and said, "Mom, can I play with the big toy?" + +His mom looked at the toy and said, "No, Tim. That is not a toy. It is an ashtray. It is not for kids." + +Tim was sad, but he still wanted to play with the ashtray. When his mom was not looking, he took the ashtray and ran to his room. He played with it and it seemed like fun. + +But then, the ashtray broke into small pieces. Tim was scared. His mom came into the room and saw the broken ashtray. She was very mad at Tim. + +Now, Tim was in trouble. He had to stay in his room for the whole day. He was very sad because he did not listen to his mom. +Once, there was a little dog named Max. Max was restless. He wanted to join the big dogs in their meeting. The big dogs were talking and having fun. Max wanted to be a part of it. + +Max went to the meeting and asked if he could join. The big dogs looked at Max and said, "You are too little, Max. You cannot join our meeting." Max was sad, but he did not give up. He thought if he could do something big, they would let him join. + +Max saw a big ball. He thought if he could push the ball to the big dogs, they would let him join the meeting. Max pushed and pushed. The ball rolled faster and faster. But Max could not control the ball anymore. The ball hit the big dogs' meeting and made a big mess. + +The big dogs were angry at Max. They said, "Max, you are too little and you made a big mess. You cannot join our meeting." Max was very sad. He went home and cried. The big dogs did not let Max join their meeting, and Max learned he was not ready to be with the big dogs. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim lived near a big lake. Tim loved to play by the lake when the sun was warm. He liked to throw stones into the water and watch the fish jump. + +One day, Tim saw a frog near the water. The frog looked sad, and Tim wanted to help him. "Why are you sad, frog?" Tim asked. The frog just gave a little shrug. "I can't wake my friend up. He is sleeping, and I need him to play with me," said the frog. + +Tim thought for a moment. "I can help you wake your friend up!" he said. So, Tim and the frog went to the friend's home. Tim clapped his hands and shouted, "Wake up, wake up!" The friend woke up and was happy to play with the frog and Tim. The frog was no longer sad, and they all played by the warm lake together. +One sunny day, a restless dog named Max saw a big blue ball. Max wanted to play with the ball. He barked and wagged his tail. The ball was near a tree. + +Max saw a cat named Luna near the tree too. Max had an idea. He said, "Luna, let's race to the blue ball!" Luna liked the idea and said, "Okay, let's go!" + +Max and Luna started to run very fast. They raced to the big blue ball. Max was faster, but Luna jumped high. In the end, Max got to the ball first. But Luna jumped and touched the ball too. They both laughed and played with the ball together. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty cactus named Cathy. Cathy lived in a big desert with lots of other plants. Cathy was different because she was attractive. All the other plants liked her very much. + +One day, a little bird named Bobby came to visit Cathy. Bobby said, "Cathy, you are so pretty! Can I touch you?" Cathy said, "No, Bobby, I might hurt you. I have sharp points." Bobby did not listen and touched Cathy. "Ouch!" cried Bobby. He felt sad and said, "I am sorry, Cathy. I should have listened to you." + +Cathy felt bad for Bobby. She said, "It's okay, Bobby. We all make mistakes. You will not do it again. You will not regret it." Bobby smiled and said, "Thank you, Cathy. I will be more careful next time." From that day on, Bobby and Cathy were the best of friends. +One day, a boy named Tim went to play outside. He saw a big box with a sign that said "powder". Tim was a careless boy and did not read the sign well. He thought the box was full of sand to make sandcastles. So, he opened the box and started to play. + +As Tim played, he saw his friend Sue come by. "Look what I found!" he said. "I can make sandcastles with this!" Sue looked at the box and said, "No, Tim! That is not sand, that is powder!" But Tim did not listen to Sue. He just kept playing with the powder. + +Soon, Tim's hands were all covered in powder. He rubbed his eyes, and the powder went into his eyes. "Ouch!" he cried. "My eyes hurt!" Sue said, "I told you, Tim. That was not sand. It was powder." Tim was sad because he did not listen to his friend. Now, his eyes hurt, and he could not play anymore. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy rice for dinner. At the store, Tim saw a big bag of rice. He wanted to help his mom, so he tried to pick it up. But the bag was hard to hold. + +Tim said, "Mom, this is hard. Can you help me?" His mom came to help him. She picked up the bag and put it in their cart. Tim felt happy that they could get the rice. + +At home, Tim's mom started to cook the rice. She asked Tim to reveal what he learned at school today. Tim said, "I learned about sharing and being kind." His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Tim! We can share our rice with our neighbors too." They cooked the rice and shared it with their friends. Everyone enjoyed the yummy rice and had a good time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big wardrobe in his room. He liked to play with his toys near the wardrobe. One day, Tim found a little cup inside the wardrobe. The cup was full of water. + +Tim was a nosy boy. He wanted to know what the water tasted like. So, he took a sip and started to drink the water. It was the best water he had ever tasted. He drank and drank until the cup was empty. + +After drinking the water, Tim felt very happy. He decided to share his secret with his best friend, Sam. They went to the wardrobe and found another cup of water. Sam also drank the water and felt happy too. Together, they laughed and played near the wardrobe all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a fat cat named Tom. Tom loved to play outside with his friends. One day, it was very cold, so Tom's mom gave him a warm jacket to wear. Tom put on his jacket and went outside to play. + +Tom saw his friend, a little bird named Tim. Tim was shivering in the cold. Tom said, "Tim, you should wear a jacket like me." Tim looked sad and said, "I don't have a jacket." Tom wanted to help, so he tried to share his jacket with Tim. But the jacket was too small for both of them. + +Tom and Tim tried to play, but they couldn't stop shivering. They were very cold and sad. Tom's jacket didn't help them stay warm. In the end, they had to go back inside their homes. They were sad that they couldn't play together on that cold day. +Once upon a time, there was a nice man named Tom. Tom liked to help people. One day, he went to the big bus station to help people with their luggage. + +At the bus station, he saw a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big bag and a small bag. Sue tried to balance the bags, but they were too heavy. She fell down and started to cry. + +Tom saw Sue and went to help her. He picked up her luggage and helped her balance the bags. Sue was very happy. She said, "Thank you, nice man!" Tom smiled and waved goodbye as Sue got on the bus. From that day on, Tom always helped people with their luggage at the bus station. +Once upon a time, there was a furry dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside. One day, Spot saw a big hotel. He wanted to go inside and see what was there. He insisted that his owner, Tim, take him in. + +Tim took Spot inside the hotel. They saw many people and other dogs. Spot was very happy. Tim said, "We can come back later for a fun surprise." Spot was excited. + +The next day, Tim took Spot back to the hotel. There was a big dog party! All the furry dogs were playing and having fun. Spot had the best time ever. Tim was happy that he had insisted on going inside the hotel. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a magic powder. The powder was very useful. It could make things shrink. Lily loved to play with the powder. + +One day, Lily saw a big ball. She wanted to play with it inside her house. But the ball was too big. So, Lily used the magic powder. The ball started to shrink. Now, it was small enough to play with inside. + +Lily had so much fun with the small ball. She played all day. When it was time to go outside, Lily used the magic powder again. The ball grew big again. Lily was happy. The magic powder was very useful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a red bike with a wide seat. She loved to ride her bike up and down the street. One day, Amy decided she wanted to raise the handle on her bike so she could ride even better. + +Amy asked her dad for help. Her dad got a tool and helped her raise the handle. Now, Amy could reach the handle easily and ride her bike even better. She was so happy. + +Amy rode her bike up and down the wide street. She waved at her friends as she rode by. She was so proud of her bike with the raised handle. And from that day on, Amy had even more fun riding her bike. +Once upon a time, there was a big volcano. It was pale and scary. A little boy named Tim lived near the volcano. One day, Tim saw a big rock rolling down from the volcano. He was scared. + +Tim ran to his mom and said, "Mom, the big rock is coming! What do we do?" His mom said, "We must hide, Tim. Let's go to our safe place." They went to their safe place under the big tree. + +While they were hiding, the big rock stopped. Tim and his mom were happy. They hugged each other and went back to their house. They knew they were safe now. They had a big party to celebrate. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. The rabbit was very fragile. He had a friend, a bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. The rabbit wanted to fly too, but he could not. + +One day, the bird had an idea. She found a big leaf. The bird could attach the leaf to the rabbit. The rabbit was very happy. The bird helped the rabbit to attach the leaf. + +With the leaf attached, the rabbit tried to fly. He jumped and the wind lifted him up. The rabbit flew with the bird in the sky. They laughed and played together. The fragile rabbit was very happy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, mom made rice for dinner. Lily loved rice, so she was very happy. + +When the rice was ready, mom put it on a plate for Lily. Lily looked at the plate and smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom, for the yummy rice!" Mom smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Lily." + +Lily ate all the rice on her plate. She was very full and happy. She thanked her mom again and gave her a big hug. Mom and dad were proud of their little girl. They all lived happily ever after. +One day, a funny dog named Max found a lab. The lab was big and had many things inside. Max wanted to see what was inside the lab, so he went in. + +Max saw a big box in the lab. He wanted to know what was in the box. He tried to open it, but it was shut tight. Max tried and tried, but he could not open the box. + +Then, Max saw a cat named Lily. Max said, "Lily, can you help me open the box?" Lily said, "Yes, Max! Let's open it together." They both pushed the box, and it opened! Inside the box, they found many balls to play with. Max and Lily had a lot of fun playing in the lab. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat. The cat had big eyes. One day, the cat went for a walk. The sun was warm and the sky was blue. The cat felt peaceful. + +The cat saw a big tree. Guess what? There was a bird in the tree! The bird had pretty eyes too. The cat and the bird looked at each other. They both liked each other's eyes. + +The cat and the bird became friends. They played and had fun under the tree. They were happy and peaceful together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. The bear was very selfish. He did not like to share his things with others. + +One day, the bear decided to go for a walk in the forest. While walking, he found a big red ball. The bear was very happy and started to play with the ball all by himself. He did not want to share the ball with any of his friends. + +Soon, the bear's friends came to the forest and saw him playing with the ball. They asked if they could play too. But the selfish bear said no. The bear's friends were sad and went away. + +The bear played with the ball for a while, but then he started to feel lonely. He realized that it was more fun to play with his friends than to be selfish. So, the bear went to find his friends and asked them to come back and play with the ball. + +From that day on, the bear learned to share and was not selfish anymore. He and his friends played together and had lots of fun in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and use her mom's clothes for fashion. Lily would put on the big dresses and dance around the house. She felt like a princess. Her dog, Max, would watch her and wag his tail. + +One day, Lily found a shiny, green dress that she had never seen before. She put it on and felt very special. Max looked at her and felt jealous because he wanted to be part of the fun too. Lily saw Max's sad face and had an idea. + +Lily found a green scarf and tied it around Max's neck, so he could be part of the fashion too. Max wagged his tail and danced around with Lily. They had so much fun playing dress-up together. Now, Max was not jealous anymore, and they were both very happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk with his mom. They saw a big tree. Tim wanted to climb the tree. His mom said, "Be careful, Tim!" + +Tim started to climb the tree. He went up and up. He saw a bird in the tree. The bird said, "Hello, Tim! Why are you in my tree?" Tim said, "I like to climb. It is fun!" + +After Tim climbed the tree, they went to the store. They saw a cheap toy car. Tim liked the car. His mom bought the car for him. Tim was very happy. They went home and Tim played with his new toy car all day. +Once upon a time, in a charming little house, there lived a girl named Lily and her big dog, Max. They loved to play together all day long. One day, they decided to play a game with a big wake. They wanted to see who could make the biggest splash. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can we play by the wake?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful." Lily and Max ran to the wake, excited to play. They took turns jumping into the water. Max was much bigger than Lily, so his splashes were much bigger too. + +Lily thought of an idea. She found a big rock and said, "Max, let's weigh this rock and see if it makes a big splash too!" They pushed the rock into the water together, and it made a huge splash! They laughed and played until the sun went down, happy with their fun day by the charming wake. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo named Bob. Bob loved to play with his ball. One day, he saw a fit monkey named Tom. Tom could throw the ball very far. Bob wanted to play with Tom. + +Bob and Tom played all day. They threw the ball back and forth. Bob was happy. He knew Tom was very good at throwing the ball. Bob thought, "One day, Tom will throw the ball so far, I will not find it." + +The next day, Bob and Tom played again. This time, Tom threw the ball very, very far. Bob looked and looked for the ball. He could not find it. Bob was sad. But then, Tom found the ball! Bob was happy again. They played more and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in the sea and loved to play with his friends. One day, a big tide came and took all of Fin's friends far away. Fin was very upset. + +Fin swam to a wise old turtle and said, "Please help me bring my friends back!" The turtle smiled and said, "You must be brave and kind to others. Then the tide will bring your friends back to you." + +Fin listened to the turtle and started helping others in the sea. He helped a crab find his lost shell and a seahorse find her baby. Soon, the tide brought Fin's friends back to him. They were all very happy to be together again. + +Moral: Be kind and help others, and good things will come to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in his big yard. One sunny day, Tim saw a tall ladder near his house. It was very tall and looked like it reached the sky. Tim wanted to see what was at the top of the ladder. + +Tim started to climb the ladder. He went up, up, up. The sky was very clear and blue. He could see birds and trees as he went higher. Tim was having so much fun looking at everything from the ladder. + +But then, Tim looked down and saw how high he was. He got scared and started to cry. He didn't know how to get down from the tall ladder. Tim cried louder and louder. His mom and dad heard him and came running. They saw Tim on the ladder and got scared too. They tried to help him, but they couldn't reach him. In the end, Tim had to stay on the ladder until a big fire truck came to get him down. Tim was very sad and scared, and he promised never to climb a ladder again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his friends. They would run, jump, and chase each other all day long. Max was always happy and excited to be with his friends. + +One sunny day, Max saw a big, bright light in the sky. He didn't know what it was, but it was so pretty that he wanted to touch it. Max tried to jump high, but he couldn't reach the light. He tried to climb a tree, but he was too big and heavy. + +Max was sad that he couldn't touch the light. He didn't want to destroy it. He just wanted to play with it. Max's friends saw him feeling sad and came over to help. Together, they all tried to reach the light, but it was still too high. Max realized that the light was the sun, and it was too far away to touch. He decided to enjoy the warm light with his friends and play in the park instead. And they all had a great day together. +One day, a little girl named Amy was playing in her room. She had a big box full of dress-up clothes. She liked to dress up in weird hats, long dresses, and funny shoes. Amy's mom called her, "Amy, come to the kitchen! It's time for dessert!" + +Amy ran to the kitchen, still wearing her weird dress-up clothes. She saw a big, yummy dessert on the table. It was a cake with lots of colors. Amy's mom said, "This is a special dessert for you, but you need to share it with your friend, Tim." + +Tim came over to play with Amy. They went back to her room to play dress-up. Amy wore a big hat, and Tim put on a funny coat. They laughed and played together. But then, Amy remembered the dessert in the kitchen. + +Amy didn't want to share the dessert with Tim. She wanted it all for herself. So, she told Tim, "I don't want to play anymore. You need to go home now." Tim was sad and went home. + +Amy ran back to the kitchen to eat the dessert. But when she got there, she saw that her dog had jumped on the table and ate the whole dessert. Amy was very sad and wished she had shared the dessert with Tim. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady named Grandma Sue. She lived in a small house with her cat, Mr. Whiskers. Every morning, Grandma Sue would make toast for breakfast. + +One day, Mr. Whiskers saw a little bird outside the window. He wanted to play with the bird, so he ran out the door. Grandma Sue was sad and worried. She put on her coat and went to look for Mr. Whiskers. + +Grandma Sue found Mr. Whiskers with the little bird. They were playing and having fun. She was happy to see them together. Grandma Sue gave Mr. Whiskers a big kiss and took him home. They all ate toast together and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there lived a girl named Lucy. Lucy had a lot of furniture in her room. She had a bed, a chair, and a table. She loved her room, but there was one thing she did not like. She did not like her big, old chair. Lucy would say, "I hate that chair!" + +One day, Lucy's mom said, "Lucy, we are going to buy new furniture." Lucy was very happy. She thought, "I will get an amazing chair!" They went to the store and saw many chairs. Lucy saw a chair that she loved. It was small and pink with flowers. She said, "Mom, look at this amazing chair! Can we get it?" Her mom said, "Yes, we can get that chair." + +They took the amazing chair home and put it in Lucy's room. Lucy was very happy. She sat in her new chair and said, "I love my amazing chair!" Now, Lucy did not hate any of her furniture. She loved her room and her new amazing chair. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a curious little boy named Tim went for a walk in the park. He liked to watch the birds and bugs. The sun was shining, and the grass was green. Tim was very happy. + +As Tim walked, he saw a long snake on the ground. He stopped to watch the snake. The snake was still, but Tim could see its eyes. The snake was watching Tim too. Tim thought the snake might do something fun, so he stayed to watch. + +After a while, the snake moved very fast and caught a bug. Tim was surprised and excited. He had never seen a snake catch a bug before. Tim knew that watching the snake was a good idea. He learned something new and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She loved to climb on everything. One day, Mia saw a big bottle of shampoo on a high shelf. She wanted to play with it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +Mia was a very persistent girl. She tried to climb on a chair, but it was still too high. Then, she tried to climb on a table, but she still could not reach the shampoo. Mia was sad, but she did not give up. + +Finally, Mia had an idea. She asked her big brother for help. He was tall and could reach the shampoo for her. Her brother got the shampoo down and gave it to Mia. She was so happy and thanked her brother. They played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big, white library. It was a special place for all the kids to go and read books. One day, a little girl named Lily went to the library with her mom. + +Inside the library, Lily gazed at all the books on the shelves. She was so excited to pick one out. She saw a book with a picture of a cat on it. Lily loved cats, so she took the book and showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said they could take it home. + +That night, Lily's mom read her the cat book. The story was about a cat who found a magic ball. Lily listened carefully, and she knew that the cat would find something amazing at the end. When they finished the story, the cat found a big, white castle, just like the library. Lily smiled and knew that the library was a magical place too. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a clumsy dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his toys and run around the yard. One sunny day, Spot found a pretty stamp on the ground. It had a picture of a big red ball on it. Spot picked up the stamp with his mouth and carried it inside the house. + +Spot wanted to show the stamp to his best friend, a little girl named Lily. But when he went to find her, she wasn't in her room. Spot started to worry. He looked in the kitchen, the living room, and even the bathroom. But Lily was nowhere to be found. + +Finally, Spot heard Lily's voice outside. He ran to the door and saw her playing with a big red ball, just like on the stamp. Spot wagged his tail and showed Lily the stamp. She smiled and patted him on the head. They played together with the ball and the stamp all day long, and Spot didn't worry anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a cat named Tom. Tom had a job. His job was to deliver milk to all the houses in his town. He loved his job very much. + +One day, Tom went on a trip to deliver milk. He wanted his trip to be smooth and fast. He said to himself, "I will go fast and not drop any milk." As he walked, he met a dog named Max. Max said, "Hi, Tom! Can I help you deliver the milk?" + +Tom said, "Yes, Max! Let's make this trip smooth and fast." So, Tom and Max went together to deliver the milk. They worked as a team and had a lot of fun. The trip was smooth, and they did not drop any milk. + +In the end, Tom and Max finished their job. They were happy because the trip was smooth and fast. They became best friends and delivered milk together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy dog named Spot. Spot did not like to play or run. He just wanted to sleep all day. One day, Spot saw a big pile of mud. He thought it looked like a fun place to sleep. + +Spot walked over to the mud and lay down. He was very happy to accept the mud as his new bed. It was soft and cool. Spot slept in the mud all day and all night. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain made the mud wet and sticky. Spot tried to get up, but he was stuck! He cried for help, but no one came. Because Spot was too lazy to play with others, he had no friends to help him. The moral of the story is that being lazy can lead to bad things and it's important to have friends. +Once upon a time, there was a unique dinosaur named Dino. Dino was very big and had many colors on his body. He lived in a forest with his friends. They liked to play together every day. + +One day, it started to rain. All the dinosaurs ran to hide under the trees. But Dino wanted to have more fun. He went out and let the rain soak his body. He danced and splashed in the puddles. His friends watched him and started to giggle. + +Soon, all the other dinosaurs joined Dino in the rain. They were all soaked, but they were very happy. They learned that it's good to try new things and have fun together. And from that day on, they always found joy in the simple things around them. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a tall pole with a flag on it. The flag was red, blue, and yellow. It was a sunny day, and the flag would wave in the wind. Lily liked to watch the flag wave. + +Lily's friend, Sam, came to the park too. Sam had a yummy ice cream cone. It was pink and cold. Lily wanted an ice cream cone too. Sam showed Lily where to get the yummy ice cream. + +Lily and Sam sat near the pole and ate their yummy ice cream. They watched the flag wave in the wind. They had a fun day at the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful parade in the town. All the people came to see the big, colorful floats and the happy music. The kids were excited and clapped their hands. + +A little boy named Tim saw a big, red balloon. He wanted to grab it, so he asked his mom if he could. His mom said yes, and Tim was very happy. He held the balloon tightly and jumped up and down. + +As the parade went by, Tim and his mom danced to the music. The beautiful parade made everyone smile and laugh. At the end of the day, Tim went home with his big, red balloon, and he had the best time ever. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man. He had a big house and many pretty things. One day, he found a shiny gem. It was so beautiful, and he wanted to keep it safe. He put the gem in a special box in his room. + +In the big house, there was a small cat. The cat liked to play and run around. One day, the cat went into the room with the special box. The cat saw the box and wanted to play with it. The cat disturbed the box, and the shiny gem fell out. + +The wealthy man saw the gem on the floor and picked it up. He was not mad at the cat. He knew the cat just wanted to play. The man put the gem back in the special box and gave the cat a new toy to play with. They both were happy and played together in the big house. +Once upon a time, in a big sky, there was an ancient planet. The planet was very old and had many friends. The friends were stars, moons, and other planets. + +One day, a little star did not believe it could shine as bright as its friends. The ancient planet saw the sad little star and wanted to help. The planet told the little star, "You can shine bright, I believe in you!" + +The little star listened to the ancient planet and started to believe in itself. It tried very hard and soon, it shined very bright, just like its friends. The ancient planet was happy to see the little star shine. And they all lived happily in the big sky. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet forest. In this forest, there were many wild animals. There were big bears, fast rabbits, and pretty birds. They all lived together and played together every day. They loved their quiet forest home. + +One day, two wild birds had a big fight. They started to separate from the other animals. "I don't want to play with you anymore!" said the first bird. "Fine! I don't want to play with you either!" said the second bird. The other animals were sad to see their friends separate. + +The big bear wanted to help the birds. He walked up to them and said, "Please don't separate. We all love each other in our quiet forest." The birds listened to the big bear and decided to be friends again. They all played together and lived happily in their quiet forest home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. One day, Mia went on a trip with her family. They all had luggage to carry their clothes and toys. Mia had a thick, warm coat in her luggage because it was cold outside. + +While they were walking to the train, Mia saw a big, fluffy cat. The cat was scared of the people and the loud noises. It started to scream. Mia wanted to help the cat feel better. + +Mia's mom gave her a soft blanket from her luggage. Mia put the blanket on the cat, and it stopped screaming. The cat was happy and warm now. Mia and her family went on their trip, and Mia knew she had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Tom. He had a big, expensive hat with a feather in it. He lived on a big boat with his friends. + +One day, Tom wanted to play with a ball on the boat. But his friend, Sam, said, "No, Tom. I do not permit you to play with the ball. It may fall into the water." + +Tom was sad, but he listened to Sam. Later, Tom and his friends found a treasure chest. They opened it and found many pretty things inside. Tom found a new, shiny ball. + +Tom asked Sam, "Can I play with this ball?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, Tom. You can play with this ball." Tom was very happy. He played with the ball, and all his friends joined him. They had a fun day on their big boat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spread jam on her bread. One day, she found a big jar of jam in the kitchen. She was so happy! She took the jar and a piece of bread, and started to spread the jam. + +Lily wanted to share her bread with her cat, Fluffy. She held the bread at the tip of her fingers and walked to the garden. But as she walked, she saw a big, dark shadow. Lily felt frightened. She held her bread tightly and looked around. + +The shadow moved closer and closer. Lily closed her eyes, scared. But then, she heard a friendly bark. It was her dog, Max! He was playing with a big ball that made the shadow. Lily laughed and felt better. She shared her bread with Fluffy and Max, and they all had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big brother named Tom. Tom was old and liked to create things with his toys. Tim wanted to play with Tom, but Tom said no because Tim was too little. + +One day, Tim and Tom were in their room. Tom was busy creating a big tower with his blocks. Tim wanted to help, but Tom didn't want him to. This made Tim very sad. He sat in the corner and watched Tom build the tower all by himself. + +Tim had an idea. He wanted to show Tom that he could create something too. So, Tim found some paper and crayons. He started to draw a picture of him and Tom playing together. When he was done, he showed the picture to Tom. Tom looked at the picture and smiled. He realized that Tim could create things too. From that day on, Tom and Tim played together and created many fun things. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the doctor with his mom. The doctor said he needed an x-ray to see if everything was normal inside. Tim was scared, but his mom said it was okay. + +The x-ray machine took a picture of Tim's tummy. The doctor looked at the picture and told Tim everything was normal. Tim was happy and his mom gave him a big hug. They went home and Tim played with his toys. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be scared, but we should always listen to the people who tell us what is best for us, like our moms and doctors. They help keep us normal and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a pale cat named Wink. Wink lived in a small house with a big yard. Wink loved to play in the yard every day. + +One sunny day, Wink found a sack in the yard. Wink was very curious about the sack. Wink opened the sack and found many colorful balls inside. + +Wink played with the balls all day long. Wink was very happy. The pale cat and the sack became the best of friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty was clean and loved to lie in the sun. One day, Kitty saw a big wrap on the ground. It was soft and warm. Kitty liked the wrap and wanted to lie on it. + +Kitty went to the wrap and lay down on it. The wrap felt so nice that Kitty closed her eyes and slept. Kitty did not know that the wrap was not just a wrap. It was a trap, set by a mean man who wanted to catch Kitty. + +When Kitty was asleep, the mean man came and took her away. Kitty could not go back to her home and lie in the sun again. Kitty was very sad and missed her clean, warm spot in the sun. The mean man did not let Kitty go, and she never saw her home again. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal monkey named Momo. Momo lived in a big tree in the forest. He had many friends, but his best friend was a little boy named Tim. They played together every day. + +One day, Tim lost his toy in the forest. He was very sad. Momo wanted to help his friend, so he decided to show Tim where the toy was. They looked under the trees and behind the rocks. Momo climbed the trees to see if the toy was hiding up there. + +Finally, Momo found the toy near the river. He showed Tim where the toy was, and Tim was very happy. They played together with the toy all day long. From that day on, Tim knew that Momo was a true and loyal friend. The moral of the story is that a loyal friend will always help you when you need them. +Once upon a time, there was a big monster. The monster was not happy. He was suffering because he had no friends. He was very sad and lonely. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy came to the woods. She saw the big monster and was not scared. Lucy was a very careful girl. She knew that the monster was sad and needed a friend. + +Lucy walked up to the monster and said, "Hello, Mr. Monster. Do you want to be my friend?" The monster was so happy that he stopped suffering. He said, "Yes, I want to be your friend, Lucy." They played together and had lots of fun. + +The other kids saw Lucy and the monster playing. They learned that they should be careful and not judge someone by how they look. The moral of the story is to be kind to others, even if they look different from you. +One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He liked to walk in the calm park. Max saw his friend, a cat named Luna. Luna was sad. Max asked Luna, "Why are you sad?" + +Luna said, "I miss my toy. I can't find it." Max wanted to help Luna. They looked for the toy together. They looked near the trees and near the pond. But they could not find the toy. + +Max had an idea. "Let's ask the big bird, Sam. He can see everything from the sky." They went to Sam and asked for help. Sam flew high and looked around. He saw the toy near the flowers. + +Sam told Max and Luna, "I found your toy! It is near the flowers." They went to the flowers and found the toy. Luna was happy. Max, Luna, and Sam played together. They had a fun day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom lived on a ranch with many animals. He liked to sleep all day in the sun. + +One hot day, Tom was very thirsty. He saw a big tub of water and decided to drink from it. As he drank, he fell into the tub and started to soak. + +All the animals saw Tom and laughed. Tom felt silly, but he was not thirsty anymore. He climbed out of the tub and shook the water off. From that day on, Tom was more careful when he drank water. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab who lived near the beach. The crab loved to play in the sand and throw small rocks into the water. One sunny day, the crab met a friendly girl named Lily. + +"Hi, crab! Do you want to play with me?" Lily asked. The crab nodded its head and they started to play together. They had fun throwing rocks and building sand castles. The sun was warm, but the breeze was mild, making it a perfect day for playing on the beach. + +After a while, Lily said, "I have to go home now, crab. But I will come back tomorrow to play with you again." The little crab waved goodbye to Lily as she walked away. The next day, Lily came back to the beach and they played together again. The crab and Lily became the best of friends and enjoyed many more days playing in the sun and throwing rocks into the water. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a round ball named Rollie. Rollie liked to roll around all day. One day, Rollie met an attractive kite named Kitey. Kitey could fly high in the sky. Rollie and Kitey became good friends. + +Rollie said to Kitey, "I wish I could fly like you." Kitey smiled and said, "But you can roll fast and far. That is fun too!" They played together every day for a week. + +One day, Kitey had an idea. "Rollie, let's have a race! I will fly and you will roll. Let's see who is faster!" Rollie was excited and agreed. They raced, and Rollie rolled very fast. Kitey flew high and fast too. In the end, they both reached the finish line at the same time. They laughed and knew that they were both special in their own ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big smile and loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the doctor to get a shot with a needle. Timmy didn't like needles, they were thick and scary. He cried and cried, but his mom told him it was for his own good. + +After the shot, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. Timmy saw a little girl crying because she lost her toy. Timmy smiled and gave her his favorite toy to make her feel better. The little girl stopped crying and smiled too. + +Timmy learned that sometimes things that seem scary, like needles, are for our own good. And when we help others, we can make them smile and feel better too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his car very much. It was his favorite toy. He would play with it all day long. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him on a long car ride. At first, Timmy was excited to be in the car. But after a while, he started to feel uncomfortable. His back hurt and he was bored. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom had an idea. She put a soft pillow on the car seat and Timmy felt much better. He smiled and said, "Mommy, I love this car. It's so comfortable now." And they drove happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to visit her grandma who lived far away. She was very excited to see her grandma and give her a big hug. + +When Lily arrived, her grandma made her a delicious sandwich with olives on it. Lily loved olives, but she didn't like the sandwich because it also had tomatoes and she didn't like tomatoes. She felt frustrated because she didn't want to hurt her grandma's feelings by not eating the sandwich. + +Lily's grandma noticed that she wasn't eating and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained that she didn't like tomatoes. Her grandma smiled and said that it was okay, she could make her another sandwich without tomatoes. Lily felt happy and relieved that her grandma understood her. From that day on, Lily visited her grandma often and they always had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind old lady who lived in a big house. She always wore a fancy suit and loved to help others. One day, she met a little girl who was lost. The elderly lady asked the girl where her parents were, but the girl didn't know. + +The lady decided to take the girl to the police station to help her find her parents. When they arrived, the little girl's parents were there waiting for her. They were surprised and happy to see their daughter. + +The little girl's parents thanked the elderly lady for helping their daughter. The lady smiled and said, "It's always important to help others when you can." The little girl learned that helping others is important and can make a big difference in someone's life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Lily made a snowman. She put a hat and a scarf on it, and it looked very nice. But then the sun came out and the snowman started to melt. Lily was sad, but she knew that it was normal. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her to help wrap some presents. Lily was very excited to help. She took the paper and wrapped the presents very carefully. Her mom was proud of her. + +Before going to bed, Lily's dad made sure that all the doors and windows were safe. He wanted to make sure that no one could come in and hurt them. Lily felt safe and went to sleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and listen to music. One day, Lily's mom asked her to tidy up her room, but Lily didn't want to. She left her toys on the floor and her clothes on the bed. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. They were having so much fun, but Lily didn't hear her mom calling her. She was too busy having fun. When Lily finally went back inside, her mom was very angry. She showed Lily her ear and said, "I've been calling you for hours! Your messy room made me late for an important meeting." + +Lily felt bad, but it was too late. Her mom was very upset and Lily knew she had made a mistake. From then on, Lily always tidied up her room and listened for her mom's calls. She learned that being tidy and listening were very important. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the meadow with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends were playing tag when they saw a big hole in the ground. + +Benny's friend, Tommy, said "Watch out for the hole, Benny. You might get hurt!" + +Benny didn't listen and kept running. Suddenly, he fell into the hole and hurt his leg. He cried out for help. + +Luckily, Benny's friends were able to lay a big stick across the hole, so they could pull Benny out safely. From then on, Benny always listened to his friends and watched out for holes in the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic and watch the sunset. + +Lily's mom helped her tie her shoes and she ran outside to meet her friends. They sat on a blanket and ate sandwiches and fruit. The sky was turning orange and pink as the sun started to set. + +Suddenly, Lily realized she had spilled her juice all over her shirt. She felt ashamed and wanted to go home. But her friends told her it was okay and helped her clean up. They all watched the sunset together and had a great time. From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid to make mistakes and have fun with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey named Max. Max loved to eat spaghetti. One day, Max went on an adventurous walk in the forest. He saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But, he was too little to reach the first branch. So, he decided to stretch his arms and legs really far. Finally, he was able to grab the branch and climb up the tree. After his adventure, Max went home and ate a big bowl of spaghetti for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the market with her mom. While they were walking, Lily saw a big onion on a table. She picked it up and smelled it. It made her nose tickle and she giggled. + +Suddenly, a man came up to them and asked if they wanted to buy the onion. Lily's mom said no, but Lily gazed at the onion and said, "I want it, please!" + +Her mom bought the onion and they continued walking. Lily was so nervous that she might drop the onion, but she held onto it tightly. When they got home, Lily's mom asked her what she wanted to do with the onion. Lily said, "I want to cook it with you!" And they did. They made a yummy onion soup and ate it together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily liked to build sandcastles on the beach. One day, she met a boy named Max and they started to play together. Max said, "I have a toy that can shock you, do you want to try it?" Lily said, "No, thank you. I don't like shocks." + +Max got upset and said, "Fine, I will play with someone else who likes my toy." Lily felt sad and alone. She asked Max, "Can we still be friends?" Max said, "No, I have other friends available now." + +Lily went back to building her sandcastle, feeling sad and alone. Suddenly, a big wave came and destroyed her sandcastle. Lily cried and ran back to her mom. Her mom asked, "What happened?" Lily said, "Max was mean to me and my sandcastle got destroyed." Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, we can build a new one." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, they decided to make a chocolate cake. They got out the mixer and filled it with flour, sugar, and cocoa powder. Lily loved watching the mixer go round and round. + +After they mixed everything together, they poured it into a pan and put it in the oven. While they waited for the cake to bake, Lily's mommy asked her to clean up the kitchen. Lily was happy to help and started to clean. + +But then, Lily accidentally knocked over the mixer and it broke into pieces. She felt very sad and scared to tell her mommy. When her mommy found out, she was upset and couldn't bake the cake. They had to go to the store to buy a new mixer. Lily learned to be more careful and not to touch things that weren't hers. +Once upon a time, there was a little flower. The flower was very small and it lived in a garden. The flower was sleepy because it had been sleeping all night. + +One day, a big brick fell from the sky and landed near the flower. The flower was scared because it thought the brick might hurt it. But then the flower saw something amazing. The brick started to bloom! + +The flower was so happy to see the brick bloom. It had never seen anything like it before. From that day on, the flower and the brick became friends and they lived happily ever after in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pocket in her dress where she kept her favorite toy, a little teddy bear. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She was having so much fun that she forgot to put her teddy bear back in her pocket before she left. + +When she got home, she realized her teddy bear was missing. Lily was very sad because she loved her teddy bear so much. Her mom asked her what was wrong, and Lily told her that she lost her teddy bear. Her mom promised to help her find it. + +The next day, Lily's mom took her back to the park to look for the teddy bear. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find it. Lily was still very sad. But then, they saw a little boy playing with a teddy bear that looked just like Lily's. Lily's mom asked the boy where he got the teddy bear, and he said he found it on the ground. + +Lily's mom explained to the boy that the teddy bear belonged to Lily and asked if he would give it back to her. The boy promised to give it back, and Lily was so happy to have her teddy bear back in her pocket. The moral of the story is that it's important to be honest and return things that don't belong to you. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing and dance, but he didn't have a piano to play. One day, his mommy surprised him with a big, black piano! Timmy was so happy that he started to dance around the room. + +But when he sat down to play, he felt uncomfortable. The bench was too hard and the keys were too high. So, his mommy helped him adjust the bench and showed him how to drive his fingers across the keys. Timmy practiced every day and soon he was playing beautiful songs on his piano. + +Now, Timmy loves to drive his fingers across the keys and sing his favorite songs. And he's no longer uncomfortable when he plays his piano! The end. +Once upon a time, there was a driver named Bob. Bob was driving his big truck down the road when he saw a little girl standing by the side of the road. + +"Hello there," said Bob. "Do you need a ride?" + +The little girl nodded her head and climbed into the truck. Bob asked her where she wanted to go, but the little girl didn't know. + +"Don't worry," said Bob. "I'll take you somewhere safe." + +As they drove, the little girl asked Bob lots of questions. Bob didn't mind answering them, even though some of them were a bit silly. He was happy to have someone to talk to. + +Eventually, they arrived at a big house. The little girl thanked Bob and got out of the truck. As Bob drove away, he realized that he had been ignorant before. He had thought that driving was just about getting from one place to another, but it was really about helping people who needed a ride. +Once upon a time, there was an old cat named Patches. Patches was very wise and always knew what to do. One day, Patches received a message from her friend, the dog, asking for her help. + +Patches went to the dog's house and saw that the dog was very sad. "What's wrong?" asked Patches. The dog said, "I lost my bone and I can't find it. Can you help me?" + +Patches knew just what to do. She asked the dog where he had been and what he had been doing before he lost the bone. They searched and searched until they found the bone under a bush. The dog was so happy and grateful to Patches for helping him. + +From that day on, Patches and the dog were the best of friends. They did everything together and always helped each other out. Patches was happy to have received the message and help her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing dress-up and would always go to her wardrobe to find the perfect outfit. One day, Lily's friend Lucy came to play. Lucy wanted to wear Lily's favourite dress, but Lily didn't want to share it. + +Lucy asked, "Can I please wear your pretty dress?" + +Lily replied, "No, it's mine!" + +Lucy felt sad and stared at the ground. Lily felt sorry for making her friend upset. She went to her wardrobe and found a different dress for Lucy to wear. They both played dress-up and had fun together. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and it made her happy to see her friend smile. They played together often and always had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to play in the snow. It was very cold outside, and Lily put on her black jacket to keep her warm. + +As she was playing, she heard a noise. "Listen!" she said to her friend, a little boy named Jack. They both stopped and listened carefully. They heard the noise again, and it sounded like it was coming from behind a big snow pile. + +Lily and Jack went to investigate and found a little bird that had gotten stuck in the snow. They quickly picked it up and brought it inside to warm up. The bird was very grateful and sang a beautiful song for them. + +The moral of the story is to always listen and help those in need, even if it's a small bird that needs your help. And remember to stay warm in the cold weather by wearing a jacket like Lily did. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and friends all day long. She never wanted to go to bed early and always woke up late in the morning. + +One day, Lily's mom woke her up early to watch the sunrise. Lily didn't like waking up early and was serious about not wanting to go. But her mom insisted and they went outside to watch the beautiful sunrise. + +Lily was amazed by the sunrise and realized that waking up early wasn't so bad after all. She learned that sometimes, things we don't like can turn out to be wonderful. From that day on, Lily didn't hate waking up early anymore and always looked forward to watching the sunrise with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play all day long. One day, she saw a beautiful rose in her garden. The rose was pink and smelled so nice. Lily wanted to pick the rose, but her mom said no. + +As the days went by, Lily watched the rose grow bigger and bigger. It increased in size every day until it was as big as her head! Lily was amazed at how the rose had grown. She knew she had to be patient and wait until the rose was ready to be picked. Finally, the day came when the rose was ready. Lily's mom let her pick it and she was so happy. She put the rose in a vase and it smelled so nice in her room. From that day on, Lily learned to be patient and wait for things to increase in their own time. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a wife. His wife was very scary, but he loved her anyway. One day, the man and his wife went to the park to play. The man saw a big dog and he got scared. He started to run away, but his wife grabbed his hand and said, "Don't be scared, I'm here with you." The man felt better and they kept playing together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with cardboard boxes. He would make forts and castles out of them. One day, Timmy found an orange cardboard box. It was very pretty. He decided to make a spaceship out of it. + +As he was playing with his spaceship, Timmy accidentally dropped it. The spaceship broke into many pieces. Timmy was sad. His mommy came to him and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can fix it together." + +So, Timmy and his mommy worked together to fix the spaceship. They used glue and tape to put it back together. In the end, the spaceship looked even better than before. Timmy was happy again and he continued to play with his cardboard creations. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and celery. He would always go to the garden to find some. + +One day, Benny saw a big, shy rabbit. The shy rabbit didn't like to talk or play with other bunnies. Benny wanted to be friends with the shy rabbit, but he didn't know how to prevent scaring him away. + +Benny thought of a plan. He went to the garden and picked some celery. He then went to the shy rabbit and offered him the celery. The shy rabbit was so happy and started to talk to Benny. From that day on, they became best friends and would always share their celery together. Benny was happy he found a way to prevent scaring his new friend away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and go on adventures. He was always looking for new things to discover. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park. They saw a big, shiny light bulb on the ground. Timmy dared his friends to pick it up and see what would happen. But they were too scared. + +Later that day, Timmy went back to the park by himself. He picked up the bulb and rubbed it. Suddenly, a magical genie appeared! The genie granted Timmy three wishes. Timmy was so adventurous that he wished for a flying carpet, a treasure map, and a pirate ship. + +Timmy had so much fun on his adventures. He flew all over the world on his carpet, found treasure with his map, and sailed the seas on his ship. And he never forgot the time he dared his friends to pick up the bulb, which led to his most adventurous day ever. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a big rake. He loved to use it to clean up his yard. One day, a little girl saw him and wanted to help. She asked if she could follow him and use the rake too. The man said yes and they worked together for a while. + +Suddenly, the man's deaf dog ran into the yard. The little girl didn't see the dog and accidentally hit it with the rake. The dog got hurt and the man was very angry. He told the little girl to go home and never come back. + +The little girl felt very sad and didn't understand why the man was so mad. She went home and cried all night. She never saw the man or his dog again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the animals in the forest. One day, she saw a wild rabbit hopping around. She observed it for a long time and thought it was very cute. + +Lily's mommy gave her a calendar to hang on her wall. Lily loved to look at it every day and see what day it was. She wanted to mark off each day with a sticker. + +One day, Lily went back to the forest to observe the wild animals again. She saw some other kids throwing rocks at the animals. Lily knew it wasn't nice to hurt the animals, so she told the other kids to stop. They listened to her and stopped throwing rocks. + +The moral of the story is to be kind to animals and observe them from a distance. +Once upon a time, there was a big building. It had many floors and lots of people lived there. One day, a rude man moved in. He didn't like to say hello to his neighbors and he would always twist his face when he saw them. + +One day, the rude man was walking down the stairs when he saw a little girl playing with her ball. He didn't like that she was making noise, so he twisted the ball out of her hands and threw it away. The little girl started to cry and the other neighbors saw what happened. + +They decided to talk to the rude man and tell him that what he did was not nice. But the rude man didn't want to listen and he twisted their words. He got so angry that he started to break things in his apartment. Suddenly, the building started to shake and it fell down. Everyone was hurt and the rude man was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, enormous land with lots of trees and animals. One day, a prince visited the land and met a princess. They liked each other very much and decided to get married. + +The prince asked the princess, "Will you marry me?" + +"Yes, I will marry you," said the princess. + +The prince and the princess got married in a big castle with lots of people. They lived happily ever after in the enormous land. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Timmy's mommy told him to come inside because he was getting wet. Timmy didn't want to come inside, but he noticed that his clothes were very wet. + +Timmy went inside and saw his bookshelf. He loved his bookshelf because it had all of his favorite books on it. Timmy noticed that his bookshelf was wet too because the rain was coming in through the window. + +Timmy's mommy came in and saw the wet bookshelf. She told Timmy that they needed to move it away from the window so it wouldn't get wet anymore. Timmy helped his mommy move the bookshelf and then they read some of his favorite books together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a shiny sword that sparkled in the sun. One day, a dragon came to the kingdom and started to burn everything. The knight was scared and felt helpless. + +But then, the king came and explained to the knight that he could defeat the dragon with his sword. The knight felt brave again and went to fight the dragon. He swung his sword and hit the dragon. The dragon flew away and never came back. + +The knight was happy and felt proud of himself. He thanked the king for his help and explained to everyone how he defeated the dragon with his sword. From that day on, the knight became a hero in the kingdom and everyone looked up to him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went to the park to play. The park had lots of trees and grass that was green. Lily and her friends played on the swings and went down the slide. + +After playing for a while, Lily noticed that she had a loose string on her shirt. She asked her mom for some scissors to cut it off. Her mom gave her a pair of green scissors. Lily carefully cut the string and put the scissors back where they belonged. + +As the sun began to set, Lily and her friends said goodbye to the park and went home. They were tired but happy from all the fun they had. Lily couldn't wait to come back to the park and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bicycle. His bicycle was red and had a light on the front. One day, Timmy was riding his bicycle in the park. He went down a big hill and started to go really fast. Suddenly, he fell off his bicycle and hurt his knee. Timmy cried, but his mommy came to help him. She gave him a band-aid and a kiss to make it better. Timmy learned to be careful and always wear a helmet when he rides his bicycle. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a big yellow car that she loved to drive. One day, she went for a ride with her mommy and daddy. They put on their seatbelts and Lily tried to buckle her own seatbelt. It was hard, but she did it with her mommy's help. The car ride was very smooth and they saw many pretty flowers. When they got home, Lily told her friends about her fun car ride and how she learned to use the buckle all by herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was an ordinary boy who loved to play outside. One day, he went for a jog in the park. While he was jogging, he found a match on the ground. + +Timmy picked up the match and looked at it closely. He had seen matches before, but he had never found one on the ground. He wondered how it got there. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard his mom calling him for lunch. He put the match in his pocket and ran home. When he got home, he showed his mom the match he found. She was surprised and told him that matches can be dangerous if not used properly. Timmy promised to be careful and never play with matches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very tired because she had played all day. Lily's mom made her a yummy blueberry muffin for a snack. Lily took a big bite and closed her eyes. When she opened them again, she saw a butterfly. The butterfly blinked its wings and flew away. Lily was so happy. She finished her muffin and went to bed. She dreamed of the butterfly and the delicious muffin. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy looked outside and saw the rain. The rain was bad because it made everything wet. Timmy wanted to go outside and play, but he didn't want to get wet. So, he put on his raincoat and rain boots to wear. Now, he could go outside and jump in the puddles without getting wet. Timmy had so much fun in the rain and was happy he wore his raincoat and boots. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and play in the soft grass. One day, Benny saw a big carrot that he really wanted to eat. But his mommy told him not to eat it because it belonged to the farmer. Benny tried to resist the urge to eat it, but it was so big and orange and looked so yummy! + +Suddenly, a lawyer appeared and told Benny that it was against the law to eat the farmer's carrots. Benny didn't know what a lawyer was, but he knew he didn't want to get in trouble. So he decided to be a good bunny and not eat the carrot. Instead, he hopped away and found some other yummy vegetables to eat in the soft grass. Benny felt proud of himself for doing the right thing and not breaking the law. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved reading her book about a big, red dog. One day, Lily's tummy started to grumble. She felt very hungry. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can you feed me?" But her mom was busy cooking and didn't hear her. + +Lily started to cry because she was so hungry. But then she remembered the big, red dog in her book. She thought, "Maybe he can help me!" + +Lily opened her book and showed the big, red dog her tummy. The dog understood and went to get Lily some food. He brought her a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Lily was so happy and no longer hungry. She thanked the big, red dog and continued reading her book. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the gym with her mommy and daddy. The gym was a big place with lots of toys to play with. + +One day, Lily saw a fancy toy in the gym. It was a big ball with lots of colors. She wanted to play with it, but it was too high up. So, Lily decided to poke the ball with a stick she found. + +But when she poked the ball, it bounced away and hit another boy. The boy started to cry, and Lily felt very bad. She went to say sorry and gave the boy a hug. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful with her poking and always share her toys at the gym. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate more than anything in the world. One day, her mom gave her a big chocolate bar. Lily was so happy that she hugged the chocolate bar tightly. + +But then, she accidentally dropped it on the floor. The chocolate bar broke into many pieces because it was fragile. Lily started to cry because she thought she couldn't eat it anymore. But her mom had an idea. She took a plastic bag and put all the broken pieces inside. Then, she zipped the bag and gave it back to Lily. Lily was so happy because she could still eat her favorite chocolate. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park with his owner. One day, while they were playing, Spot saw a big pile of salt on the ground. + +Spot's owner told him that the salt was dangerous for dogs to eat, so Spot had to stay away from it. Spot listened to his owner and stayed far away from the salt. + +Later that day, Spot and his owner went for a walk in the woods. They came across a river that was very dangerous. Spot's owner told him to stay close and not go near the water. Spot listened to his owner again and stayed by his side. + +Thanks to Spot's good behavior, he and his owner had a fun and safe day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide field. The sun shone bright and the flowers bloomed. But then, something changed. The clouds came and the rain started to fall. It was raining cats and dogs! + +A little girl named Lily was sad because she wanted to play outside. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The rain will stop soon." But Lily didn't believe her. She wanted her mom to show her that the rain would stop. + +So, her mom took her outside and they stood in the rain together. Then, something magical happened. The rain slowed down and eventually stopped. Lily was so happy! She hugged her mom and said, "You showed me that the rain can stop!" From that day on, Lily loved the rain because it reminded her of the special moment she shared with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to follow his dog, Spot, everywhere he went. One day, Timmy saw a man with an incredible whip. The man was doing tricks with the whip and Timmy thought it was amazing. + +Spot, the dog, barked at the man with the whip. Timmy didn't think anything of it and continued to watch the man. Suddenly, the man accidentally hit Spot with the whip. Spot got scared and ran away. + +Timmy searched for Spot, but he couldn't find him. He looked everywhere, but Spot was gone. Timmy realized that he should have listened to Spot's warning and not followed the man with the incredible whip. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very grumpy because she wanted to play with her friends, but they were all busy. So, Ellie decided to go for a run to cheer herself up. + +As she was running, she heard a loud noise. It was a trumpet! Ellie followed the sound and found a little mouse playing the trumpet. The mouse was so happy to see Ellie and asked her to dance to the music. + +Ellie was hesitant at first, but the mouse played such a nice tune that Ellie started to stomp her feet and move her trunk. They danced and danced until Ellie was no longer grumpy. She realized that sometimes all you need is a good run and some music to make you happy. From that day on, Ellie and the mouse became good friends and would often go for runs together while the mouse played the trumpet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had his own toy cars too, but they were all different colors. + +Timmy and Billy wanted to play together, but they didn't know how to play with their different cars. Then Timmy had an idea! He got a big box and put all their cars inside. Timmy said, "Let's unite our cars in this box so we can play together!" + +Billy thought that was a great idea and they started to play. But then, Timmy got thirsty and asked his mom for a bottle of water. His mom gave him an easy-to-open bottle and Timmy drank his water happily. Billy said, "Wow, that was an easy bottle to open!" + +After they finished playing, Timmy and Billy put their cars back in the box and said goodbye. Timmy was happy that he made a new friend and they both had a fun time playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks. He had a red cube, a blue cube, and a yellow cube. One day, Timmy's friend Sally came over to play. + +"Can I play with your blocks, Timmy?" Sally asked. + +"Sure!" Timmy said. "But be careful, the yellow cube is delicate." + +Sally picked up the yellow cube and observed it closely. "Wow, this cube is really pretty," she said. + +Timmy smiled. "Yeah, it's my favorite one. Let's build a tower with all the cubes!" + +So, Timmy and Sally built a big tower with the red, blue, and delicate yellow cube. They were so proud of their tower and they played with it all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a forest. It had a spirit living inside it. The spirit was happy and loved to sing. One day, a group of people came to the forest and started cutting down trees. The spirit inside the tall tree shouted, "Stop! Please don't cut me down!" But the people didn't hear the spirit and continued cutting. The tall tree fell down and the spirit was trapped inside. The spirit was sad and the forest was never the same again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted some food. He asked his mommy what she would recommend for him to eat. She said, "How about a yummy sandwich with peanut butter and jelly?" Timmy thought that sounded delicious and said, "Yes, please!" + +But then Timmy's mommy got worried because she realized they were out of bread. She said, "Oh no! We don't have any bread for your sandwich." Timmy was sad because he really wanted his sandwich. But then his mommy had an idea. She said, "How about we have some fruit instead? Would you like an apple or a banana?" Timmy thought that was a great idea and said, "I want a banana!" And so Timmy was happy because he got some yummy food to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle with lots of wild animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. One day, a man came to the jungle with a camera to film the animals. He wanted to record their sounds and movements. The animals were curious and came closer to the man. They looked at the camera and made funny faces. The man was happy to film them and he stayed in the jungle for many days. When he went back home, he showed the film to his friends and they loved it. They were amazed to see the wild animals on the screen. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby rhinoceros named Rosie. One day, Rosie met a little monkey named Max. Max said, "Hi Rosie, what are you doing today?" + +Rosie replied, "I don't know, I didn't plan anything." + +Max said, "Well, let's plan to play together! It's more fun with friends." + +Rosie thought about it and agreed. They played together all day and had so much fun. At the end of the day, Rosie said to Max, "Thank you for helping me plan my day. I learned that it's important to have friends and plan fun things to do together." + +The moral of the story is that planning and having friends can make your day more enjoyable. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a gate that was open. She went through the gate and found a big field with lots of flowers. + +Lily wanted to pick some flowers, but she was not dressed for the outdoors. She ran back home to put on her dress and her hat. Then she went back to the field and picked some flowers for her mommy. + +When Lily got back home, her mommy was very happy to see the pretty flowers. They put the flowers in a vase and put it on the table. Lily was so happy that she could make her mommy smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to read. She read books about princesses and dragons and even about comets that flew through the sky. One day, Lily went to the library to find a new book to read. She found an ancient book with a big, shiny comet on the cover. + +As Lily was reading the book, a boy named Timmy came up to her and said, "That book is too old. You should read a new one." But Lily replied, "It doesn't matter if it's old. It's still a good story." + +Later that night, Lily saw a shooting star in the sky. She remembered the comet from her book and felt happy that she read about it. She realized that even though things may be old or different, they can still be special and important. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to like different things and read different books. What matters is that you enjoy what you are reading and learning from it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump on his bed and play with his toys. One day, Timmy's mommy came into his room and said, "Timmy, we have a surprise for you! We bought you a new sheet for your bed." Timmy was so happy and said, "Welcome sheet! I love you!" + +That night, Timmy went to bed and snuggled under his new sheet. But as he was sleeping, he started to feel hot and uncomfortable. The sheet didn't fit his bed very well and it kept bunching up. Timmy tried to fix it, but he couldn't get comfortable. He said to himself, "I don't like this sheet. It doesn't fit my bed." + +The next morning, Timmy's mommy came into his room and found him sleeping on the floor. She asked him what happened and Timmy said, "The sheet didn't fit my bed and I fell off." Timmy's mommy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. We'll have to get you a new sheet that fits better." From that day on, Timmy was more careful about his sheets and always made sure they fit his bed properly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow room with a big window. One day, Lily's mom came into the room and asked her a question. "What do you want to do today, Lily?" she said. Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I want to play outside!" So, Lily and her mom went outside and played in the sunshine. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest and pick flowers. One day, she saw a big pine tree and asked her mommy what it was. Her mommy said it was a pine tree and it was very tall. + +Lily was envious of the pine tree because it was so big and she was so small. She wished she could be as tall as the pine tree. So, she asked the pine tree if it could make her taller. But the pine tree didn't answer. + +Lily was sad and went back home. Later that day, a big storm came and the pine tree fell down. It was very dangerous and Lily's mommy told her to stay inside. When the storm was over, they went outside to see the damage. Lily was very sad to see the pine tree on the ground. She realized that sometimes, things we envy can be dangerous and it's better to be happy with what we have. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tough dog named Max. Max was very strong and loved to play with his chain. He would pull and tug on it all day long. + +One day, Max went to a big show with lots of people. He saw many animals doing tricks and making people happy. Max wanted to join in too, so he went to the stage and started to do some tricks. + +The people were so happy with Max's tricks that they started to applaud. Max was very happy and wagged his tail. But then, Max got too excited and started to pull on his chain. The chain broke and Max ran away. The people were sad and the show had to end early. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the zoo with her mom and dad. One day, they went to see the monkeys and Lily saw a monkey with a warm fur coat. + +"Oh, mommy, look at the monkey! He looks so warm!" Lily exclaimed. + +"Yes, sweetie, he does look warm. But remember, we must always value the animals at the zoo and not disturb them," her mom replied. + +Lily nodded her head and they continued to walk around the zoo, looking at all the different animals. As they were leaving, Lily turned to her mom and said, "I value the zoo and all the animals. They are so special!" Her mom smiled and gave her a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and eat pie. One day, Timmy's mom made a delicious apple pie. Timmy wanted a piece of pie, but his mom said he had to wait until after dinner. + +Timmy was feeling impatient and he wanted the pie now. He went to the kitchen and tried to pull the pie off the counter. His mom saw him and said, "Timmy, that's rude! You have to wait for dinner." + +Timmy felt sad and apologized to his mom. "I'm sorry, Mommy. I just really want some pie." His mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can have some pie together after dinner." Timmy was happy and couldn't wait to eat the pie with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who had a lot of toys. He wanted to sell them so he could buy new ones. He asked his friend, "Do you know anyone who wants to buy my toys?" + +His friend said, "Yes, I know someone who wants to buy them. But you need to tell more people. You need to make a network." + +The old man didn't know what a network was, so his friend explained, "A network is when you tell many people about something. Then they tell their friends, and more people know about it. That way, you can sell your toys faster." + +So the old man went out and talked to many people about his toys. He told them how old they were but still in good condition. Soon, many people wanted to buy his toys. He was happy because he could buy new toys with the money he made. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to brush every day. But one day, her hair became very dirty and she needed to wash it with shampoo. + +After she washed her hair, she went outside to play. The sun was shining bright and she felt happy. She loved to play outside and be independent. + +As she played, she saw a shiny rock on the ground. She picked it up and it sparkled in the sun. She smiled and put it in her pocket. From that day on, she always looked for shiny things when she played outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was eating her cereal when she accidentally dropped the bowl on the floor. The cereal went everywhere! + +Lily's mom came into the room and saw the mess. "Oh no, Lily! We need to clean this up," she said. "Let's get organized and find a broom to sweep it up." + +Lily helped her mom clean up the cereal and they worked together to make the room tidy again. "Thank you for helping me, Lily," said her mom. "You're such a good helper." + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for being a good helper. She learned that accidents can happen, but it's important to work together to clean up the mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the bathtub. One day, Lily turned on the faucet to fill up the tub, but it wouldn't stop dripping. + +"Mommy, the faucet is broken. Can you repair it?" Lily asked her mom. + +Her mom came to look and said, "Yes, I can fix it. But first, let's take a bath in the sink." + +Lily was jealous because she wanted to play in the big bathtub. But after the bath in the sink, her mom fixed the faucet and Lily was happy again. Now she could play in the bathtub whenever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went to the grocery store with her mommy. They walked together and held hands. + +At the store, Lily saw a big pile of apples. She wanted to grab one, but her mommy said she had to wait. Lily was patient and waited for her mommy to pick out some apples. + +After they finished shopping, they walked back home. Lily stepped on a crunchy leaf and giggled. She showed her mommy the leaf and they both smiled. When they got home, they put away the groceries and enjoyed a yummy apple together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, happy dog named Max. Max had a large patch of brown fur on his back. One day, Max went for a walk in the park and saw a little girl sitting on a bench. + +"Hello, little girl!" Max barked. + +The little girl smiled and said, "Hello, Max! You have a big patch of brown fur on your back." + +Max wagged his tail and said, "Yes, I do! Do you want to pet me?" + +The little girl giggled and petted Max's fur. Max was so happy that he smiled from ear to ear. From that day on, Max and the little girl became best friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy gun that he loved to play with. He would pretend to shoot at imaginary bad guys and save the day. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's toy gun and became envious. He wanted to play with it too. Timmy said, "Sure, you can play with it, but be careful not to shoot anyone." + +Billy took the toy gun and started to play. He was having so much fun shooting at the bad guys. But then, he accidentally shot himself in the foot. It hurt so much and Billy started to cry. + +Timmy felt bad for his friend and said, "Don't worry, the pain will go away soon." Billy felt better and they continued to play together, but this time, they made a rule to never shoot at each other. +Once upon a time, there was an old cell phone. It was very old and no one wanted to play with it. The old phone was very sad. + +One day, a little girl came to the park. She saw the old phone and wanted to play with it. "Hi, old phone! My name is Lily. What's your name?" she said. + +The old phone was happy to meet Lily. "My name is Cell. Nice to meet you too, Lily!" Cell said. + +Lily played with Cell for a while, but then she had to go home. "I have to go now, Cell. But I will come back and play with you again tomorrow!" Lily said. + +The next day, Lily came back to the park to play with Cell. But when she got there, she saw that Cell was gone! She looked around and saw some kids playing with Cell. They didn't introduce themselves to Cell like Lily did. Lily felt sad and angry. She went up to the kids and said, "That's my friend Cell! Give it back!" The kids gave Cell back to Lily and apologized. From then on, Lily and Cell played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny named Floppy. Floppy loved to hop around in the grass and smell the flowers with his cute little nose. One day, Floppy was playing with his friend, a little bird named Tweetie. + +Tweetie said, "Floppy, I have a surprise for you. Someone is going to deliver a big carrot to you tomorrow!" + +Floppy was so excited that he hopped up and down. The next day, a delivery man came with a huge carrot, just like Tweetie said. Floppy was so happy that he shared the carrot with all of his friends in the meadow. From then on, Floppy always remembered to share his treats with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to go on a big boat ride on the lake. Timmy was so excited! + +When they got to the lake, Timmy saw a big, fragile boat. He asked his mom, "Can we go on that boat?" His mom said, "Yes, we can go on that boat, but be careful not to spoil it." + +Timmy and his mom got on the boat and started to sail around the lake. Timmy was having so much fun, but he accidentally dropped his toy boat in the water. He was worried that his toy boat would spoil, but his mom reassured him that they could buy a new one. Timmy was happy again and they continued their boat ride. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to race around the park with his friends. He would run and run until he was very tired. + +One day, Timmy's mommy took him shopping for a new coat. Timmy was so happy when he saw the bright red coat that his mommy picked out for him. He couldn't wait to wear it outside. + +The next day, Timmy went to the park wearing his new coat. His friends were very impressed and said, "Wow, Timmy! You look so happy in your new coat!" Timmy smiled and said, "Yes, I am very happy. Let's race!" And off they went, running and laughing together in their coats. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night. One day, she saw a poor little star that had fallen from the sky. + +Lily picked up the star and said, "Oh no! You poor little star! Don't worry, I'll take care of you." + +The star was happy to be with Lily and said, "Thank you for taking me with you." + +From that day on, Lily and the star were best friends. They would play together every night and the star would twinkle brightly in the sky. And Lily would always remember the day she took care of the poor little star. +Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Jack. Jack loved to fish in the big blue sea. One day, Jack saw a little boy named Timmy who wanted to borrow his fishing rod. Jack was happy to help and let Timmy borrow his fishing rod. + +As Timmy was fishing, he saw a big fish swimming in the sea. Timmy was not alert and did not notice the fish, but Jack did. Jack quickly told Timmy to pull his fishing rod and he helped him catch the big fish. + +Timmy was so happy that he caught a big fish with Jack's help. He thanked Jack and promised to return the fishing rod soon. Jack was happy to help Timmy and he went back to fishing in the big blue sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she went to the park and met an ancient woman sitting on a bench. The woman smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, little one. What is your name?" + +"My name is Lily," she replied. "What is your name?" + +"My name is Grandma Rose," said the woman. "Do you want to sit with me?" + +Lily sat next to Grandma Rose and they talked for a while. Then, Grandma Rose said, "I love spending time with you, Lily. You are so kind and sweet." + +Lily smiled and said, "I love spending time with you too, Grandma Rose. But I think I need to go home now. My stomach is growling." + +Grandma Rose laughed and said, "That's okay, Lily. You should always listen to your stomach. It tells you when you're hungry!" +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird. The bird was very shy and didn't like to talk to other birds. One day, the little bird decided to go on an adventure. It flew far away from its nest and discovered a beautiful garden. + +The little bird saw a big, juicy worm and wanted to eat it. But a big, mean cat was also in the garden. The cat saw the little bird and wanted to catch it. The bird was too shy to fly away and the cat caught it in its sharp claws. + +The little bird was very scared and tried to fly away, but it was too late. The cat ate the little bird and it was a very sad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweet. Tweet lived in a yard with lots of trees and flowers. The yard was very big, and Tweet loved to fly around and play with his bird friends. + +One day, Tweet saw a big, graceful cat walking around the yard. Tweet was scared of the cat because he remembered that cats like to eat birds. Tweet warned his bird friends to be careful and stay away from the cat. + +But one day, Tweet's friend, a little bird named Chirp, forgot about the cat and flew too close to it. The cat pounced and caught Chirp in its mouth. Tweet and the other birds were very sad and angry. They remembered that they needed to be careful around the cat. + +From that day on, Tweet and his friends always watched out for the cat and stayed away from it. They knew that even though the yard was big and fun to play in, they needed to be careful and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved her doll very much. She played with her doll every day and took good care of her. One day, the little girl's mommy got angry because the little girl didn't clean up her toys. + +The mommy decided to teach the little girl a lesson and took away her doll. The little girl was very sad without her doll and missed her very much. + +The little girl tried to be good and clean up her toys, but it was too late. The mommy had given the doll away to someone else. The little girl was very angry and cried a lot. She learned that it's important to listen to mommy and take care of her things, or else she might lose them forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the field with his mule, who was named Brownie. Brownie was a big and strong mule with a brown coat. + +One day, Timmy and Brownie were playing when Brownie's leg got hurt. Timmy saw that Brownie was in pain and he wanted to fix him. Timmy said to Brownie, "Don't worry, Brownie. I will fix your leg." + +Timmy was eager to help Brownie. He went to his toolbox and got his tools. He fixed Brownie's leg and Brownie was so happy. Brownie said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are my best friend." Timmy smiled and said, "I love you, Brownie." + +From that day on, Timmy and Brownie played together every day. They ran around the field and had so much fun. Timmy knew that if anything ever happened to Brownie, he would fix him right up. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the world around him. One day, he went for a walk in the park with his mommy. They saw many trees, flowers, and birds. Timmy loved the beautiful landscape. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a little bird that was stuck in a tree. The bird was helpless and couldn't fly away. Timmy wanted to help the bird, so he asked his mommy what they could do. His mommy replied, "Let's call the animal rescue and they will come and help the bird." + +Timmy was happy that they could help the little bird. He waited patiently while the animal rescue came and rescued the bird. The bird was free and could fly away. Timmy felt happy that he helped the little bird and he loved the beautiful landscape even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play on her computer. She would create pictures and play games all day long. One day, Lily's computer stopped working. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my computer is broken. Can you fix it?" Her mommy said, "Let's take it to the store and see if they can fix it." So, they went to the store and the man at the store said he could fix it. + +After a few days, they went back to the store to pick up the computer. When they got home, Lily turned on her computer and it was working again! She was so happy. The computer was smooth and fast, just like new. + +Lily said, "Thank you, mommy, for helping me fix my computer. Now I can create more pictures and play more games!" Her mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad your computer is working again." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the garden. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a rake to help clean up the leaves. + +Timmy held the rake with both hands and started to rake the leaves. He was very thoughtful and wanted to do a good job. Suddenly, his friend Billy came over. + +"Hi Timmy! What are you doing?" asked Billy. + +"I'm raking the leaves," replied Timmy. + +"That looks like fun! Can I help?" asked Billy. + +"Sure!" said Timmy, happy to have some help. + +Together, they worked hard and soon the garden was clean. Timmy and Billy were very proud of themselves for being such good helpers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming smile and loved to play with her dolls. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. They were having fun swinging on the swings and sliding down the slide when Timmy accidentally hit Lily's lip with his elbow. Ouch! Lily started to cry and her lip hurt a lot. + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hit your lip. Are you okay?" + +Lily wiped away her tears and said, "I miss my mommy. She always makes me feel better when I get hurt." + +Timmy knew he had to do something to make Lily feel better. He ran to get Lily's mommy and brought her back to the park. Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and a kiss on her charming cheeks. Lily felt much better and was happy to be with her friend and mommy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the zoo and see all the animals. One day, he saw a hippo that was very thin. Timmy felt sad for the hippo because he thought it didn't have enough food to eat. + +Timmy decided to tell the zookeeper about the thin hippo. The zookeeper said that the hippo was sick and needed medicine. Timmy was happy that the hippo would get better. + +But then, something bad happened. The other animals at the zoo started to make fun of the thin hippo. They said mean things and made fun of its size. Timmy didn't like this and he told the other animals to stop. He said that everyone should be kind to each other, even if they look different. + +In the end, the hippo got better and all the animals learned to be kind to each other. Timmy was happy that he helped the hippo and made the other animals be nice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a huge dog. It was so big that it scared her. + +Lily's mom asked her, "Do you recognize that dog?" Lily shook her head and said, "No, I don't know the dog." + +Lily's mom said, "Don't be scared, it's just a friendly dog. Look, he's wagging his tail." + +Lily felt better and started to pet the dog. Suddenly, the dog shook its fur and a cloud of white powder flew everywhere. Lily laughed and said, "Look, the dog made a mess!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a hike in the mountains. Timmy was excited to see all the pretty rocks and minerals he had learned about in his preschool class. + +As they were hiking, Timmy's mom noticed a big storm cloud coming. She told Timmy they needed to go back home quickly before the storm hit. Timmy didn't understand why they needed to hurry, but he trusted his mom. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise in the distance. Timmy's mom started to panic and told Timmy they needed to run. Timmy felt helpless because he didn't know what was happening. As they were running, they saw a big tree fall down right where they had been standing just a few seconds ago. Timmy's mom hugged him tight and told him she was glad they made it out safely. Timmy realized that his mom had saved him from danger and he felt grateful to have her as his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had curly hair that her mommy liked to comb every day. One day, Lily's mommy was making spaghetti for dinner and accidentally put too much spicy sauce in it. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, why is the spaghetti so spicy?" + +Her mommy replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to make it so spicy. I'll try to make it less spicy next time." + +Lily said, "It's okay, mommy. Can we print a picture of us eating spaghetti together?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. That sounds like a great idea." + +They finished their dinner and printed a picture of them eating spaghetti together. Lily was happy that even though the spaghetti was spicy, they still had a fun time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a poor boy sitting on a bench. He looked sad and didn't have any toys to play with. + +Lily went up to him and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The boy replied, "My name is Timmy." Lily asked Timmy if he wanted to play with her and her toys. Timmy smiled and said yes. + +After playing for a while, Lily asked Timmy if he wanted to come over to her house and read a magazine with her. Timmy was very happy and said yes again. When they got to Lily's house, her mommy and daddy greeted them and said, "We accept Timmy here with open arms." + +Lily and Timmy sat on the couch and read the magazine together. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. From that day on, Lily always made sure to include Timmy in her playtime and adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a rubber ball that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's ball bounced away and got stuck in a tree. Timmy tried to get it down, but he was not strong enough. + +Timmy's dad came to help him. His dad was very strong and he climbed up the tree to get the ball. When he got the ball, he tied it to a string and threw it down to Timmy. Timmy was so happy to have his ball back and he thanked his dad for being so strong and helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play games. One day, he went to a park and saw some kids playing with a ball. He wanted to join in, but they told him it was a "competitive" game and he might not be good enough. + +Timmy felt sad and went to sit on a bench. A man sat next to him and asked if he was okay. Timmy said he wanted to play, but the other kids didn't want him to. The man said he understood and told Timmy a story about a time when he was in the same "case." + +The man told Timmy that sometimes people don't recognize how good we are at things and that's okay. He said Timmy should keep trying and not give up. Timmy felt better and went back to the kids playing with the ball. He asked if he could join and they said yes. Timmy played and had fun, and the other kids recognized how good he was at the game. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was walking on the road when she saw a man who looked sad. She asked him, "Why are you sad?" The man replied, "I did something wrong and now I feel guilty." + +Lily wanted to help the man, so she said, "You should speak to someone about it. Maybe they can help you feel better." The man thought about it and realized Lily was right. + +Later that day, the man went to the police station and spoke to an officer about what he did. The officer listened and helped the man make things right. The man felt much better and thanked Lily for her wise words. + +The moral of the story is that it's always better to speak up and ask for help when you feel guilty about something. It's important to do the right thing, even if it's hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she was playing with her friend when she suddenly felt her shoe come loose. She tried to keep playing, but her shoe kept falling off. + +Lily's friend noticed and said, "Hey, let's pause the game so you can fix your shoe." + +Lily was grateful and sat down to tie her shoe. It took a little while because she wanted to make sure it was tied well. Her friend was patient and waited for her to finish. + +After Lily finished, they continued playing and had lots of fun. From that day on, Lily made sure to tie her shoes tightly before playing so she wouldn't have to pause the game again. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird named Bluey. Bluey loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Bluey saw a little girl named Lily who was sad. Bluey asked Lily, "Why are you sad?" + +Lily said, "I need a tutor to help me with my homework, but I don't have one." + +Bluey said, "I can deliver a tutor to you!" + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Bluey! You are my best friend." + +Bluey flew away and soon came back with a friendly tutor named Tom. Tom helped Lily with her homework and Lily got an A+. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Bluey and Tom! You are my best friends." + +From that day on, Bluey, Lily, and Tom had many happy times together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to take pictures with her camera. Her camera was black and shiny. One day, Lily wanted to test her camera to see if it was working well. + +She went outside and saw a beautiful butterfly. Lily took a picture of the butterfly with her camera. She looked at the picture and saw that it was very clear. She was happy that her camera worked well. + +Lily continued to take pictures of other things like flowers and trees. She tested her camera again and again. She was very proud of her camera and loved taking pictures with it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar who was very hungry. He looked for food everywhere but could not find any. Suddenly, he saw a beautiful flower and decided to eat it. The caterpillar ate and ate until he was full. + +After eating, the caterpillar felt happy and wanted to celebrate. He found a paintbrush and some paint and decided to paint the flower. He painted the flower with different colors and it looked very pretty. + +The caterpillar was so happy with his painting that he decided to show it to his friends. He crawled to his friends and showed them his beautiful painting. They were all amazed and happy for him. + +From that day on, the caterpillar would always paint whenever he was happy. He loved painting and it made him feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird. The bird was enormous, and it loved to fly in the sky. One day, the bird saw a little boy and asked, "Hello! Do you want to come and fly with me?" + +The boy was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" The bird picked up the boy with its strong wings and soared high into the sky. The boy was amazed by the view from up there. + +As they were flying, the bird said, "I love to fly because it makes me feel free!" The boy replied, "I love it too! It feels like we're flying to the moon!" They continued to soar and fly together until it was time for the bird to go back to its nest. The boy thanked the bird and said, "I had so much fun flying with you!" The bird smiled and said, "Me too! Let's fly again someday!" And with that, they said goodbye and went their separate ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he also loved to play with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy invited him to join his club. Timmy was excited and said, "Yes, I want to join your club!" + +When Timmy arrived at the club, he saw that all the other kids had cool toys and games. Timmy felt sad because he didn't have anything original to bring. Billy saw that Timmy was sad and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You can still have fun with us. We don't care about your toys." + +Timmy felt better and started to play with the other kids. They played games and had snacks. Timmy even succeeded in winning one of the games. He felt proud and happy that he was able to join Billy's club and have fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray mouse named Mickey. Mickey liked to play outside with his friends, but today he was feeling a little sad. His friends had ordered pizza without him and he felt left out. Mickey didn't know what to do, so he went for a walk to clear his head. + +As he walked, he saw a big zigzag in the road. "Wow, that's cool!" he said to himself. Suddenly, he heard a loud meow. It was his friend, the cat named Whiskers. "What's wrong, Mickey?" asked Whiskers. "My friends ordered pizza without me," said Mickey, feeling sad again. + +Whiskers had an idea. "Let's order our own pizza and have a picnic together!" said Whiskers. Mickey's face lit up with joy. They ordered a pizza with cheese and pepperoni and had a fun picnic in the park. Mickey realized that it didn't matter if his friends didn't include him in their plans, because he had a great friend in Whiskers. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend, Timmy, and they ran to play on the swings. Suddenly, the ground shook and there was a loud noise. Lily was scared and asked Timmy what happened. + +Timmy said, "An earthquake happened. It made the ground shake and things fall down." + +Lily was afraid and didn't want to play anymore. Timmy tried to make her feel better, "Don't be ashamed to be scared. It's okay. Let's go sit on the bench and talk about what happened." + +They sat down and Timmy explained how earthquakes happen. Then, he spread out his arms and said, "See, the ground is still here. It's not so scary." + +Lily felt better and they continued to play. She was happy to have such a good friend like Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a deep hole in the ground. + +Lily's mom told her, "Be careful not to fall in the hole, it could be dangerous." Lily replied, "I will be careful, I don't want to get hurt." + +As they were playing, Lily saw a little boy running towards the hole. She shouted, "Stop! You might fall in the hole and get hurt!" She prevented the little boy from getting hurt. + +After playing for a while, they went home. Lily's mom said, "We had a great time at the park today. Just in case you see any deep holes, remember to be careful and prevent anyone from getting hurt." Lily nodded her head and said, "I will be careful and prevent anyone from getting hurt." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to cook with his mom in the kitchen. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to get the pot from the shelf. Timmy ran to the shelf and grabbed the pot. It was heavy, but he was strong. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was struggling and said, "Timmy, would you like me to help you?" Timmy replied, "Yes, please." Timmy's mom was happy to help him. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy wanted to make popcorn for his friend. He asked his mom, "Can we make popcorn? It's popular!" His mom agreed and helped him make the popcorn in the pot. Timmy and his friend enjoyed eating the popcorn while watching their favorite movie. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pencil that he loved to draw with. One day, Timmy went outside to play and it was very cold. The wind made him shiver and he felt very icy. But Timmy wanted to draw, so he held his pencil tight and tried to draw a picture of the snow. Even though he was shivering, Timmy was happy because he loved to draw with his pencil. +Sam and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a special spot under a big oak tree, where they kept their toys in a box. They were very organized and always put their toys back in the box when they were done. + +One day, they went to the park and saw a boy they did not know. He was holding a toy car that looked like Sam's. Sam ran to the oak tree and opened the box. His car was gone! + +"Hey, that's my car!" Sam shouted at the boy. "You stole it from my box!" + +The boy looked scared and said, "No, I didn't. I found it on the ground. It's mine now." + +"That's not true. You're a liar and a thief!" Lily said. She ran to the boy and tried to grab the car from his hand. + +The boy pulled the car away and ran to the other side of the park. Sam and Lily chased him, but he was too fast. They lost sight of him and his car. + +Sam and Lily were very sad and angry. They went back to the oak tree and hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry you lost your car, Sam," Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. You're still my friend. Maybe we can find another car someday," Sam said. + +They decided to play with their other toys and have fun. They hoped the boy would learn to be nice and not steal from others. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today they want to go to the park with Mom. Mom says they need to put on lotion first. Lotion helps their skin stay soft and not get burned by the sun. + +Anna and Ben sit on the couch and watch Mom squeeze lotion from a big bottle. Mom rubs lotion on her arms and legs. Then she rubs lotion on Anna's arms and legs. Anna giggles. The lotion feels cold and tickly. Mom says, "You're all done, Anna. Now it's Ben's turn." + +Ben does not like lotion. He thinks it is sticky and smelly. He runs away from Mom. He hides behind the curtain. Mom says, "Ben, come here. You need lotion too. It's good for you." Ben says, "No, Mom. I don't want lotion. I want to go to the park now." + +Mom looks for Ben. She sees his feet sticking out from the curtain. She pulls the curtain and finds Ben. Ben tries to wiggle away. Mom says, "Ben, stop. It will be quick. I promise." She holds Ben and rubs lotion on his arms and legs. Ben makes a face. He says, "Yuck, Mom. I don't like lotion." + +Mom says, "I know, Ben. But it's important. Lotion protects your skin from the sun. The sun can hurt your skin if you don't have lotion. Do you want your skin to hurt?" Ben says, "No, Mom. I don't want my skin to hurt." Mom says, "Then you need lotion. See? It's not so bad. You're all done, Ben. Now we can go to the park." + +Anna and Ben smile. They are ready to go to the park. They grab their hats and water bottles. They follow Mom to the door. Mom says, "Let's go, kids. The park is waiting for us." Anna and Ben say, "Yay, Mom. We love the park." They go outside and have fun. They are glad they have lotion on their skin. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a worm and showed it to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, a worm!" she said. + +Tom looked at the worm and frowned. He did not like worms. He thought they were slimy and gross. + +"Yuck, Lily, worms are bad. Throw it away!" he said. + +Lily did not want to throw away the worm. She thought it was cute and different. She liked how it wiggled and curled. + +"No, Tom, worms are good. They help the plants grow. I want to keep it!" she said. + +Tom got angry. He wanted Lily to do what he said. He grabbed the worm from Lily's hand and threw it on the ground. Then he stepped on it with his shoe. + +"Ha, ha, ha, now the worm is gone!" he said. + +Lily gasped. She saw the worm squished and still. She felt sad and mad. She started to cry. + +"Tom, you are mean! You hurt the worm! You are not my friend!" she said. + +Tom did not care. He laughed and ran away. He did not say sorry. He did not whisper. He did not understand. + +Lily picked up the worm and hugged it. She whispered to it. + +"I'm sorry, worm. I like you. You are different. You are my friend." she said. + +But the worm did not hear her. The worm did not wiggle. The worm did not curl. The worm was gone. +Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. One day, they found a shiny thing that looked like a rock, but it had many colors. Sara picked it up and said, "Look, Tom, I found a crystal!" + +Tom looked at the crystal and said, "Wow, it is so pretty! Can I see it?" Sara gave him the crystal and he held it in his hand. He saw the sun make the crystal sparkle and he smiled. + +But then, he felt something hurt his finger. He said, "Ow, ow, ow! The crystal is sharp! It cut me!" He dropped the crystal and showed Sara his finger. There was a little drop of blood on it. + +Sara felt sorry for Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't know the crystal was sharp. Let me help you." She took a leaf and wrapped it around his finger. She said, "There, that will make it better. Do you want a hug?" + +Tom nodded and hugged Sara. He said, "Thank you, Sara. You are very kind and charming. I still like the crystal, but I will be more careful next time." Sara said, "Me too. The crystal is beautiful, but we have to watch out for the sharp parts. Maybe we can put it in a safe place and look at it from far away." + +They found a spot under a tree and buried the crystal. They marked it with a stick and a flower. Then they went back to playing and having fun. They were happy to have each other and the crystal. +Tom and Sam like to play in the sand. They make big castles and dig deep holes. They have fun with their toys and buckets. + +One day, they see something in the water. It is big and has many arms. It is an octopus. Tom and Sam are curious. They want to see it better. + +They run to the water and splash. The octopus sees them and comes closer. It is friendly and wants to play. It wraps its arms around Tom and Sam and lifts them up. Tom and Sam are scared. They scream and cry. + +Mom and Dad hear them and run to the water. They see the octopus and are angry. They shout at the octopus and tell it to let go of Tom and Sam. The octopus is sad and confused. It does not understand why they are mad. It lets go of Tom and Sam and swims away. + +Mom and Dad hug Tom and Sam and take them back to the sand. They tell them they are foolish. They tell them they should not go near the water without them. They tell them they need to be careful and listen. Tom and Sam are sorry. They say they are sorry and promise to be good. They learn their lesson and do not bother the octopus again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box near the slide. The box is brown and has a picture of a train on it. + +"Wow, look at this box!" Lily says. "Maybe there is a train inside!" + +"Let's open it and see!" Tom says. They run to the box and lift the lid. But there is no train inside. There are only some fake flowers and rocks. + +"Aw, these are not real!" Lily says. "They are fake! Who put them here?" + +"Maybe someone wanted to collect them," Tom says. "But they forgot the box." + +Lily and Tom are not happy. They wanted to play with a train, not fake flowers and rocks. They look around the park. Maybe they can find something else to play with. + +They see a pile of leaves under a tree. The leaves are red and yellow and orange. They look pretty. + +"Hey, let's collect these leaves!" Lily says. "We can make a picture with them!" + +"That sounds fun!" Tom says. They run to the pile of leaves and start to pick them up. They find different shapes and sizes. They laugh and talk as they collect the leaves. + +They take the leaves to the box. They use the lid as a board. They arrange the leaves on the lid. They make a picture of a house, a sun, and a dog. + +"Look, we made a picture!" Lily says. "It is beautiful!" + +"It is!" Tom says. "We are good at collecting!" + +They are happy. They forget about the fake flowers and rocks. They enjoy their picture. They play with the leaves until it is time to go home. They leave the box and the lid in the park. Maybe someone else will find them and play with them. +Tim and Anna were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to race each other and see who was faster. But today, Tim's bike had a problem. The chain was broken and the wheel was wobbly. Tim was sad and angry. He could not race with Anna. + +"Look, Tim, I have a lollipop for you. It is red and sweet. Do you want it?" Anna said. She wanted to cheer up Tim and share her treat with him. + +"No, thank you, Anna. I don't want a lollipop. I want to fix my bike. But I don't know how. I need help." Tim said. He threw his bike on the ground and sat on a bench. + +"Maybe we can ask someone for help. Look, there is an elderly man over there. He has a toolbox and a hat. He looks like he knows how to repair things. Let's go and talk to him." Anna said. She took Tim's hand and walked to the man. + +"Hello, sir. We are Tim and Anna. We are playing in the park with our bikes. But Tim's bike is broken. Can you help us repair it, please?" Anna said. She smiled and pointed to the bike. + +"Hello, Tim and Anna. I am Bob. I like to repair things. I can help you with your bike. Let me see what is wrong with it." Bob said. He took the bike and looked at it. He used his tools and fixed the chain and the wheel. He gave the bike back to Tim. + +"Thank you, Bob. You are very kind and smart. You repaired my bike. Now I can race with Anna again." Tim said. He was happy and grateful. He hugged Bob and gave him his lollipop. + +"You are welcome, Tim. I am glad I could help you. Enjoy your bike and your lollipop. And be careful when you race. Don't go too fast or too far." Bob said. He waved and smiled. + +Tim and Anna thanked Bob again and rode their bikes. They raced and laughed and had fun. They were good friends. And they learned that sometimes, a lollipop can make a difference. +Lily was a cat who liked to play with yarn. She had a human who gave her food and water and sometimes petted her. Lily loved her human, but she did not like his new friend. His new friend was loud and mean and always chased Lily away. + +One day, Lily found a shiny thing on the floor. It was round and had a button. Lily was curious and pushed the button with her paw. Suddenly, she felt a zap and a pain. She looked at herself and saw that she was not a cat anymore. She was a human! + +Lily was scared and confused. She did not know how to walk or talk or use her hands. She felt uncomfortable in her new body. She wanted to be a cat again. She tried to find the shiny thing, but it was gone. She heard the door open and saw her human and his new friend come in. + +They saw Lily and screamed. They did not recognize her. They thought she was a stranger who broke into their home. They grabbed a stick and a spray and tried to hit her and make her go away. Lily cried and ran, but they followed her. She wished she could meow or scratch or hide, but she could not. She was trapped and alone. + +Lily did not have a happy ending. She did not turn back into a cat. She did not find a new human who loved her. She did not play with yarn again. She was a human who did not belong. She was sad and hurt and afraid. She wished she never pushed the button. +Tom and Lily are hungry. They want to eat some food. They ask their mom, "Mom, can we have some food?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But first, you have to go to the store with me. We need to buy some food." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They like to go to the store with mom. They put on their shoes and coats. They hold mom's hand. They go to the store. + +At the store, they see many kinds of food. They see apples, bananas, carrots, cheese, bread, and more. Mom lets them choose some food. Tom chooses cheese. Lily chooses bananas. Mom chooses bread and carrots. They pay for the food. They go back home. + +At home, mom makes some sandwiches with cheese and bread. She cuts some bananas and carrots for Tom and Lily. She gives them some water to drink. They sit at the table and eat their food. + +Tom and Lily say, "Mmm, this food is delicious. Thank you, mom." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, Tom and Lily. I'm glad you like it. You are good children." +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play pretend in the park. One day, they found a big cardboard box. They decided to make it into a palace. + +"Look, Max, we can draw windows and doors on the box," Lily said. She took a crayon and started to draw. + +"Good idea, Lily. You are very good at drawing," Max said. He encouraged Lily to keep drawing. He took another crayon and helped her. + +Soon, they had a beautiful palace. They crawled inside and pretended to be a king and a queen. They had fun making rules and giving orders. + +"I'm hungry, Max. Can we have a snack?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and see what we can find," Max said. + +They left their palace and ran to the kitchen. They saw a plate of cookies and a jug of milk on the table. + +"Wow, cookies and milk! Our favorite!" Lily said. + +"Maybe someone left them for us. Maybe they knew we were playing pretend," Max said. + +They ate the cookies and drank the milk. They thanked whoever left them the snack. + +"Let's go back to our palace, Lily. We have more pretend to do," Max said. + +"OK, Max. But first, let's clean up our mess. We don't want to be rude," Lily said. + +They put the plate and the jug in the sink. They wiped their mouths and hands. They ran back to the park and to their palace. They played pretend until it was time to go home. They were happy and full. +Tom was a horse who lived on a farm. He liked to eat hay and run in the field. He had a friend, Ben, who was a cow. They played together every day. + +One day, a man came to the farm. He was rich and wanted to buy Tom. He gave the farmer a lot of money and put Tom in a big truck. Tom was scared and sad. He did not want to leave Ben and the farm. + +The man took Tom to his house. He had a small stable with no hay and no field. He only gave Tom water and oats. He did not let Tom run or play. He only wanted to ride Tom and show him off to his friends. + +Tom was unhappy and lonely. He missed Ben and the farm. He tried to escape, but the man locked the stable door. He tried to neigh, but the man told him to be quiet. He tried to kick, but the man hit him with a whip. + +Tom wished he could go back to the farm. He wished he could eat hay and run in the field. He wished he could see Ben again. But he could not. He was stuck with the rich man who disturbed him all the time. Tom had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived in a big house with their mom and dad. They were very wealthy and had many toys and clothes. But they were not happy, because their mom and dad were always busy and never played with them. + +One night, they saw a bright light outside their window. They got out of bed and looked. It was a big star that glowed in the sky. They wondered if the star could hear them. + +"Hello, star!" they shouted. "Can you be our friend?" + +The star twinkled and seemed to nod. Lily and Ben felt happy and ran to their closet. They put on their warmest coats and scarves and sneaked out of the house. They wanted to get closer to the star. + +They ran across the snow and reached a hill. They climbed up and saw the star shining above them. They waved and smiled. + +"Hello, star!" they said again. "You are so pretty and bright. Do you want to play with us?" + +The star blinked and seemed to smile. It sent down a beam of light that touched Lily and Ben. They felt warm and cozy. They laughed and hugged each other. + +"Thank you, star!" they said. "You are the best friend ever. We love you!" + +The star sparkled and seemed to hug them back. It stayed with them until they fell asleep on the hill. They dreamed of the star and felt happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they want to perform a show for their moms. They look for clothes in their rooms. They find hats, scarves, and dresses. They put them on and feel happy. + +They go to the living room. They use a couch as a stage. They see their moms sitting on chairs. They wave and smile. They are ready to perform. + +Lily starts to sing a song. She sings loud and high. She moves her arms and legs. Ben claps and cheers. He likes her song. He waits for his turn. + +Ben starts to tell a joke. He says funny words. He makes funny faces. Lily laughs and giggles. She likes his joke. She waits for the end. + +Their moms watch and listen. They are proud and amused. They enjoy the show. They clap and cheer. They give hugs and kisses. They say, "Well done, Lily and Ben! You are great performers!" +Tim and Lily were playing with their blocks. They liked to make towers and bridges and castles. But their dog, Rex, was very hairy and liked to run around and knock down their blocks. He thought it was a fun game, but Tim and Lily did not. + +"Stop, Rex!" Tim shouted. "You are making a mess!" + +"Bad dog!" Lily said. "You are ruining our towers!" + +But Rex did not listen. He wagged his tail and jumped on their blocks again. Tim and Lily were sad and angry. + +They had an idea. They took some of their blocks and made a big circle around Rex. They put more blocks on top of the circle to make it high. They hoped this would prevent Rex from getting out and breaking their blocks. + +"Ha ha, Rex!" Tim said. "Now you can't knock down our blocks!" + +"Stay in the circle, Rex!" Lily said. "We are going to play without you!" + +But Rex did not like being in the circle. He barked and scratched and pushed the blocks. He was strong and hairy and soon he made a hole in the circle. He ran out and chased Tim and Lily. + +"Help, Rex is out!" Tim cried. + +"Run, run!" Lily said. + +They ran away from Rex, but he was faster. He caught up with them and licked their faces. He wanted to play with them, not with the blocks. + +"Rex, you are silly!" Tim said. + +"Rex, you are naughty!" Lily said. + +But they could not stay mad at Rex. He was their dog and they loved him. They hugged him and petted him. He wagged his tail and barked happily. + +"OK, Rex, you can play with us," Tim said. + +"But be nice to our blocks," Lily said. + +They went back to their blocks and made a new tower. Rex watched them and did not knock it down. He was a good dog. They all had fun. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big bus. The bus had many pictures of animals on it. It said "Zoo". + +"Let's take a journey to the zoo!" Ben said. "We can see the lions and the monkeys and the penguins!" + +Anna nodded. She loved animals. She wanted to see the zoo. But she was afraid of the bus. It was loud and fast and had many people inside. She did not like the bus. + +"Come on, Anna, it will be fun!" Ben said. He took her hand and pulled her to the bus stop. He had two tickets in his pocket. He had saved them from his birthday. + +Anna felt upset. She did not want to go on the bus. She wanted to stay in the park. She wanted to tell Ben, but he was so happy. She did not want to make him sad. + +The bus came. It stopped with a loud noise. The doors opened. Ben smiled and ran inside. He gave the tickets to the driver. He looked for a seat. + +"Anna, come on!" he shouted. He waved his hand. + +Anna took a deep breath. She walked slowly to the bus. She did not look at the driver. She did not look at the people. She looked at Ben. He was her friend. He wanted to go to the zoo. She wanted to go with him. + +She stepped inside the bus. The doors closed. The bus started to move. Anna felt scared. She held Ben's hand. She hoped the zoo would be worth it. +Lily and Max were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with many pears on it. They wanted to pick some pears to eat, but the tree was too high for them. + +They saw a ladder leaning on the fence near the tree. Lily had an idea. She said to Max, "Let's use the ladder to climb the tree and get some pears." Max nodded and followed her. + +They moved the ladder to the tree and Lily went up first. She reached a branch with some pears and picked one. She waved to Max and said, "Look, I have a pear!" Max smiled and climbed up too. He also picked a pear and waved to Lily. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. It was the farmer who owned the tree. He was angry and shouted, "Hey, you two! Get down from my tree! Those are my pears!" He ran towards the ladder and shook it. + +Lily and Max were scared and dropped their pears. They held on to the branch and cried, "Help! Help!" The farmer reached the ladder and tried to pull it away. + +But then, they saw a charming dog running towards them. It was Spot, Lily's pet. Spot barked at the farmer and bit his leg. The farmer let go of the ladder and yelled, "Ow! Ow! Get off me, you mutt!" + +Lily and Max saw their chance and slid down the ladder. They ran to Spot and hugged him. They said, "Thank you, Spot! You saved us!" Spot licked their faces and wagged his tail. + +They ran away from the tree and the farmer. They decided to never pick pears from the tree again. They learned their lesson and said, "Sorry, farmer! Sorry, pears!" +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruit. They want to eat the fruit. They think the fruit is sweet and juicy. + +But the tree is too tall. They cannot reach the fruit. They look for a stick or a ladder. They do not find any. They see a big rock. They have an idea. They push the rock to the tree. They climb on the rock. They try to grab the fruit. + +But the rock is not stable. It moves and shakes. Tom and Mia lose their balance. They fall from the rock. They hit the ground hard. They cry and scream. They are hurt and scared. The fruit falls too. It breaks and splatters. The fruit is fragile. It is not sweet and juicy. It is sour and bitter. + +A lady hears their noise. She runs to help them. She sees their wounds and the mess. She is angry and sad. She scolds them. She says, "You are naughty and foolish. You should not touch what is not yours. You should not use what is dangerous. You should be careful and respectful. You could have hurt yourself or the tree. You wasted the fruit and made a waste. You are sorry and ashamed. You say, "We are sorry, lady. We made a mistake. We learned a lesson. We will not do it again. We will be good and wise." The lady takes them to the nurse. The nurse cleans their wounds and gives them a bandage. She says, "You are lucky. You are not badly hurt. But you should remember your lesson. You should not play with rocks and fruit. You should play with toys and friends." Tom and Mia nod and thank her. They go home with the lady. They hug their moms and dads. They say, "We love you. We are sorry. We will be good and wise." Their moms and dads hug them back. They say, "We love you too. We are glad you are safe. We hope you will be good and wise." Tom and Mia go to bed. They dream of toys and friends. They do not dream of rocks and fruit. +Tom and Lily liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Max, who was very dependable. He always stayed with them and barked at strangers. + +One day, it started to rain. Tom and Lily ran inside the house, but Max stayed outside. He liked the rain. He liked to splash in the puddles and shake his wet fur. He was not afraid of the rain. + +But then, he heard a loud noise. It was a monster. It had big teeth, sharp claws and red eyes. It came out of the woods and growled at Max. Max was scared. He wanted to run away, but he also wanted to protect Tom and Lily. He barked at the monster and tried to look brave. + +The monster came closer and closer. Max felt his heart beat fast. He wished Tom and Lily would come out and help him. But they did not know about the monster. They were inside, playing with their toys. + +Then, Max saw something shiny. It was a metal bucket. It was full of rainwater. Max had an idea. He ran to the bucket and bit the handle. He lifted the bucket with his mouth and swung it at the monster. The rainwater splashed on the monster's face. The monster was surprised. It did not like the water. It made a loud noise and ran away. + +Max was happy. He had chased away the monster. He dropped the bucket and wagged his tail. He looked at the house and saw Tom and Lily. They had heard the noise and came to the window. They saw Max and the bucket. They smiled and clapped. They were proud of Max. He was very dependable. He had saved them from the monster. They ran outside and hugged him. They gave him a treat and a toy. They played with him until the rain stopped. They loved Max. He was their hero. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to bounce on the big bed. They jump up and down and laugh. They are playful and happy. + +But then, Lily bounces too high. She hits her head on the lamp. Ouch! That hurts. She starts to cry. Ben is scared. He stops bouncing and runs to Lily. + +"Are you okay, Lily?" he asks. He hugs her and rubs her head. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bounce so high." + +Lily sniffles and wipes her tears. She looks at Ben. He is kind and sorry. She smiles a little. "It's okay, Ben. It was an accident. My head is sore, but I'm okay." + +Ben smiles back. He is glad that Lily is okay. He gets an idea. He points to the floor. "Look, Lily. There are pillows and blankets. We can make a fort. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nods. She likes forts. She and Ben get off the bed and start to build a fort. They use pillows and blankets and chairs. They make a door and a window. They crawl inside and pretend they are in a castle. They are playful and happy again. They forget about the lamp and the head. They are friends. +Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and she made pictures of her family, her friends and her toys. She had a big book where she put all her drawings. She called it her style book. + +One day, her mom came home with a surprise. She gave Lily a new supply of crayons. They were bigger and brighter than the ones she had before. Lily was very happy and thanked her mom with a hug. + +"Can I see your style book, Lily?" her mom asked. "I want to see what you have drawn lately." + +Lily nodded and ran to get her book. She opened it and showed her mom her drawings. She pointed at each one and told her mom what they were. + +"This is me and you and dad. This is my friend Mia and her dog. This is my teddy bear and my doll. This is a flower and a butterfly. This is a rainbow and a sun." + +Her mom smiled and praised her drawings. She said they were very pretty and colorful. She said Lily had a lot of talent and imagination. She said she was very proud of her. + +Lily felt happy and warm inside. She loved her mom and her crayons. She loved her style book. She said she wanted to draw more pictures for her mom. + +"Of course, my sweetie. You can draw as much as you want. You have a wonderful supply of crayons and a beautiful style. I can't wait to see what you will create next." her mom said and kissed her on the cheek. +Ben and Lily were playing in the yard. They saw a big pile of leaves that their dad had raked. They wanted to jump in the leaves and have fun. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "The leaves are dry and soft. We can make a big mess!" + +"No, Ben," Lily said. "Dad worked hard to rake the leaves. He told us to help him fold the bags and put the leaves inside. If we jump in the leaves, we will make more work for him." + +"But it's boring to fold bags," Ben said. "It's fun to jump in leaves. Come on, Lily, don't be a baby." + +Ben ran to the pile and jumped in. He laughed and threw leaves in the air. Lily watched him and felt sad. She knew dad would be angry when he saw the mess. + +She went to the garage and got a rake. She started to rake the leaves back into the pile. She worked hard and did not stop. + +Soon, dad came back from the store. He saw Ben in the leaves and Lily with the rake. He was not happy. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" he asked. "You made a big mess of the leaves. You did not listen to me or help me. You were selfish and lazy." + +He saw Lily and smiled. "Lily, thank you for raking the leaves. You listened to me and helped me. You were kind and helpful." + +He gave Lily a hug and a cookie. He told Ben to get out of the leaves and fold the bags. Ben felt sorry and ashamed. He wished he had listened to Lily and dad. + +The moral of the story is: It is better to be helpful and kind than selfish and lazy. +Tommy loved to help his mom in the garden. He liked to dig, water, and plant seeds. He wanted to see the flowers bloom. Mom said that blooming meant the flowers opened up and showed their colors. Tommy thought that was very pretty. + +One day, Mom told Tommy that they were going to have a special dinner. She said that Dad had a successful day at work. Successful meant that he did a good job and made everyone happy. Tommy wanted to make Dad happy too. He asked Mom if he could help with the dinner. + +Mom said yes, and gave Tommy a menu. A menu was a list of the things they were going to eat. Tommy looked at the menu and saw pizza, salad, and ice cream. He liked all those things. He helped Mom make the pizza dough, wash the lettuce, and scoop the ice cream. + +When Dad came home, he was very surprised and happy to see the dinner. He hugged Mom and Tommy and thanked them for their help. He said it was the best dinner ever. Tommy felt proud and happy too. + +After dinner, Mom and Dad took Tommy to the garden. They showed him something amazing. Some of the flowers had bloomed. They were red, yellow, pink, and purple. They smelled sweet and looked beautiful. Tommy was amazed and excited. He said they were the best flowers ever. Mom and Dad smiled and said they were proud of him for helping them grow. They said it was a successful day for everyone. Tommy agreed and hugged them. He felt very lucky and loved. +Tim and Sam liked to bounce on the big bed. They jumped up and down and laughed. They threw pillows and stuff in the air. They had fun. + +But Mom and Dad said no. They said bouncing on the bed was not safe. They said they could fall and get hurt. They said they had to stop. + +Tim and Sam did not listen. They said they were careful. They said they were brave. They said they knew how to bounce. They did not stop. + +One day, they bounced too high. They bounced too hard. They bounced off the bed. They bounced on the floor. They bounced on the glass. The glass broke. The glass cut them. They cried. + +Mom and Dad came. They saw the blood. They saw the glass. They saw the mess. They were angry. They were sad. They took Tim and Sam to the doctor. The doctor gave them stitches. The doctor gave them medicine. The doctor said they were lucky. + +Tim and Sam learned their lesson. They said they were sorry. They said they were stupid. They said they would never bounce on the bed again. They said they would be safe. But they had scars. They had pain. They had no fun. The end. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a picture of a plane on it. They open the box and see a shiny red plane. It has wings and a propeller and a cockpit. + +"Wow, a plane!" Tim says. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK, but be careful," Jen says. "It looks fragile." + +They take the plane outside and run around the yard. They pretend they are pilots and they deliver things to different places. They deliver flowers to Mom, cookies to Dad, and books to their dog Spot. + +"Spot, this is for you," Jen says, dropping a book near his nose. "It is a story about a brave dog." + +Spot wags his tail and sniffs the book. He likes stories. + +Tim sees a big tree in the corner of the yard. He has an idea. + +"Jen, let's deliver something to the sky!" he says. "Maybe we can see the birds and the clouds." + +"How?" Jen asks. + +"Watch this," Tim says. He holds the plane in his hands and runs as fast as he can. He throws the plane up in the air and hopes it will fly. + +The plane flies for a few seconds, then it falls down. It hits a branch and breaks into pieces. Tim and Jen gasp. + +"Oh no, the plane!" Jen says. "It is dead!" + +They run to the tree and see the broken plane. They feel sad and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Jen," Tim says. "I didn't mean to break it." + +"It's OK, Tim," Jen says. "It was an accident. Maybe we can fix it." + +They hug each other and pick up the pieces. They go back to the garage and look for glue and tape. They try to put the plane back together. They hope it will fly again. +Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They like to run, jump and slide. One day, they find a big rock near the pond. The rock is smooth and shiny. Sara thinks it is lovely. + +"Look, Ben, a lovely rock!" Sara says. She picks up the rock and shows it to Ben. + +"Wow, it is lovely!" Ben says. He touches the rock and feels how cold it is. "Can I hold it?" + +"Okay, but be careful. It is heavy," Sara says. She gives the rock to Ben. Ben holds the rock with both hands and smiles. + +"Let's set it on the bench. We can look at it more," Ben says. He walks to the bench and sets the rock on it. Sara follows him and sits next to him. + +They look at the rock and see how it sparkles in the sun. They see different colors on it. They see red, blue and green. + +"It is like a rainbow," Sara says. + +"Yes, it is. It is a rainbow rock," Ben says. + +They are happy. They have found a lovely rock. They decide to keep it and take it home. They put it in their backpack and hug each other. They have a new friend. A rainbow rock. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big black cloud in the sky. It makes a loud noise. They are scared. + +"Let's go inside," Sara says. "The cloud is angry." + +"No, let's stay here," Ben says. "Maybe the cloud will go away." + +They hold hands and wait. The cloud gets closer and closer. It starts to rain. The rain is cold and wet. They shiver. + +"Ben, I don't like this," Sara says. "The rain hurts." + +"Me too," Ben says. "But look, there is something bright in the sky." + +They look up and see a rainbow. The rainbow has many colors. It is beautiful. It makes them smile. + +"The rainbow is happy," Sara says. "It wants to be our friend." + +"Yes, it does," Ben says. "The rainbow is a gift from the cloud." + +They run to the rainbow. They want to touch it. They want to thank it. They think the rainbow will unite them with the cloud. + +But the rainbow is too far. They cannot reach it. They are sad. + +"Don't be sad," the rainbow says. "I am always here. You can see me when the rain and the sun meet. I am a sign of hope and love. I unite all the colors in the sky. And I unite you and the cloud. The cloud is not angry. It is just crying. It needs a hug." + +Sara and Ben are surprised. They did not know the rainbow can talk. They did not know the cloud can cry. They feel sorry for the cloud. + +"Can we hug the cloud?" Sara asks. + +"Of course you can," the rainbow says. "Just close your eyes and imagine. The cloud will feel your hug. And it will stop crying. And it will smile." + +Sara and Ben close their eyes. They imagine hugging the cloud. They feel warm and cozy. They hear the cloud sigh. They open their eyes. The rain has stopped. The cloud has moved away. It has a smile on its face. It waves to them. + +"Thank you, rainbow," Sara and Ben say. "You are our friend." + +"You are welcome, Sara and Ben," the rainbow says. "You are my friends too. Remember, I am always here. Whenever you need me, just look for me in the sky. I will unite you with the cloud. And I will unite you with each other. And I will unite you with all the colors in the world." + +Sara and Ben hug each other. They are happy. They have learned a lesson. They have made a friend. They have seen a miracle. They have found a rainbow. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But their favorite thing was to make mud pies. They would find a wet spot and dig and scoop and pat the mud. They would pretend they were chefs and make different shapes and sizes of pies. + +One day, they were making mud pies when they saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry and had a long tail. He looked friendly and wagged his tail at them. Ben and Lily wanted to pet the dog, but they remembered what their mom had told them. "Don't touch strange dogs, they might bite or be sick. Always ask the owner first." They looked around, but they did not see anyone with the dog. + +The dog came closer and sniffed their mud pies. He liked the smell and licked one of them. Ben and Lily laughed and said, "No, doggy, those are not for you. Those are our mud pies." The dog licked another one and wagged his tail. He thought they were playing with him. He jumped on their mud pies and made them flat. He splashed mud on Ben and Lily and their clothes. + +Ben and Lily were not happy. They said, "Stop, doggy, stop. You are ruining our mud pies. You are making us dirty." They tried to push the dog away, but he was too big and strong. He barked and licked their faces. He thought they were having fun. + +Then they heard a voice. It was a man. He said, "Rover, come here. Bad dog, bad dog. What have you done?" He ran to the dog and grabbed his collar. He said, "I'm so sorry, kids. He got away from me. He likes to play, but he doesn't know his manners. He's still a puppy." He looked at Ben and Lily and their mud pies. He said, "You must be very mad at him. He made a big mess." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They were mad, but they also felt sorry for the dog. He did not mean to be bad. He just wanted to play. They said, "It's okay, mister. He's a cute dog. He reminds us of our dog at home. He likes to play in the mud too. But he knows how to be quiet and gentle. Maybe you can teach your dog to be like that." + +The man smiled and said, "Thank you, kids. You are very kind and forgiving. I will try to teach him to be a good dog. Come on, Rover, let's go home. And you, kids, you better go home too and clean up. Your mom won't be happy to see you like this." He waved and walked away with the dog. + +Ben and Lily waved back and said, "Bye, doggy, bye, mister. Have a good day." They picked up their buckets and shovels and left the park. They were still dirty and wet, but they were also happy. They had made new friends and had a new story to tell. They liked to play in the park. They liked to make mud pies. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But they do not like to clean their room. They leave their toys everywhere. Mom and Dad are not happy. + +One day, Mom and Dad give them a gift. It is a big frame with a picture of their family. They say, "This is a special frame. It has magic. If you keep your room clean, the picture will shine and smile. But if you make your room messy, the picture will fade and frown." + +Tom and Mia are very happy. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love the frame. We will keep our room clean." They hang the frame on the wall. The picture shines and smiles. + +The next day, Tom and Mia play with their toys again. But they forget to clean their room. They leave their toys everywhere. The frame sees the mess. The picture fades and frowns. + +Tom and Mia notice the frame. They say, "Oh no, the frame is sad. We made our room messy. We are sorry, frame. We will clean our room now." They pick up their toys and put them away. They make their bed and sweep the floor. The frame sees the clean room. The picture shines and smiles again. + +Tom and Mia are happy. They say, "We are lucky to have the frame. It reminds us to clean our room. We will not make our room messy again. We will make the frame happy." They hug the frame. Mom and Dad are proud of them. + +The moral of the story is: Cleaning your room is important. It makes you and others happy. +Tim wanted to reach the cookie jar on the tall shelf. He was very hungry and he loved cookies. He saw a step near the shelf and had an idea. He dragged the step to the shelf and climbed on it. He stretched his arm and tried to grab the cookie jar. + +"Tim, what are you doing?" his mom asked. She came into the kitchen and saw him on the step. She was angry and scared. "Get down from there, you could fall and hurt yourself!" + +But Tim did not listen. He wanted the cookies so much. He pushed the cookie jar with his hand and it moved a little. He pushed harder and harder. He thought he would succeed. + +But he did not succeed. The cookie jar was too heavy and too far. It slipped from his hand and fell to the floor. It broke into many pieces and the cookies scattered everywhere. Tim also lost his balance and fell from the step. He hit his head on the floor and started to cry. + +His mom ran to him and hugged him. She checked his head and saw a big bump. She was very worried and sad. She called the doctor and said they had to go to the hospital. She told Tim he was very naughty and he had to say sorry. Tim felt very bad and sorry. He wished he had listened to his mom and not tried to reach the cookie jar. He learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play music. Tom had a drum and Mia had a flute. They made songs together and had fun. + +One day, Mia's flute broke. She was very sad and cried. Tom tried to cheer her up, but she did not want to play without her flute. + +Tom had an idea. He asked his dad to help him fix Mia's flute. His dad was good at fixing things. He had a lot of tools and parts in his garage. + +They went to the garage and looked at the flute. It had a big crack and a hole. Tom's dad said it was an old flute, not a modern one. He said it would be hard to restore it, but he would try. + +He used glue, tape, and a piece of metal to mend the flute. He tested it and it made a sound. It was not the same as before, but it was better than nothing. + +Tom thanked his dad and ran to Mia's house. He knocked on the door and gave her the flute. He said he and his dad tried to restore it. + +Mia looked at the flute and smiled. She hugged Tom and thanked him. She tried to play it and it made a sound. It was not the same as before, but it was better than nothing. + +They played music together and had fun. They were happy again. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play together. But today they disagree. Lily wants to play with dolls. Tom wants to play with cars. They do not want to share. + +"Let me have the doll!" Lily says. + +"No, it is mine!" Tom says. + +"Let me have the car!" Tom says. + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. + +They pull and tug. They yell and cry. They are not happy. + +Mom comes and sees them. She is angry. She takes the doll and the car. + +"You are not playing nice. You are not sharing. You are not friends. You have to do work now. No more play." Mom says. + +Lily and Tom are sad. They have to do work. They have to clean their room. They have to pick up their toys. They have to say sorry. They do not like work. They wish they had played nice. They wish they had shared. They wish they were friends. But it is too late. They have a bad day. +Lila and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys and a hose. They want to sort the toys into different piles. + +"Let's sort the toys by color," Lila says. "Red toys here, blue toys there, and so on." + +"OK," Ben agrees. "I like sorting. It is fun." + +They start to sort the toys. Lila finds a red car, a red ball, and a red hat. She puts them in one pile. Ben finds a blue truck, a blue boat, and a blue cup. He puts them in another pile. + +They keep sorting until they have four piles: red, blue, yellow, and green. They are proud of their work. + +"Look, we sorted all the toys," Lila says. "Now we can play with them." + +"Or we can spray them with the hose," Ben says. He picks up the hose and turns on the water. He aims at the red pile and sprays it. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lila shouts. "You are making the toys wet and dirty." + +"But it is fun," Ben says. He sprays the blue pile and the yellow pile. + +Lila is angry. She runs to the hose and tries to take it from Ben. They tug and pull and fight over the hose. + +"Give me the hose!" Lila says. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +They are so loud that they do not hear their mom calling them from the house. She is standing on the porch, watching them. She is not happy. + +"Lila! Ben! Come here right now!" she says in a stern voice. + +They hear her and stop fighting. They drop the hose and look at her. She is holding a towel and a basket. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. "Why are you spraying the toys with the hose? You are making a mess." + +"We were sorting the toys by color," Lila says. "But then Ben wanted to spray them." + +"It was fun," Ben says. + +"Well, it is not fun for me," mom says. "Now you have to dry the toys and put them back in the box. And then you have to help me with the laundry. Come on, let's go." + +She gives them the towel and the basket. She takes their hands and leads them to the house. They follow her, feeling sorry. + +They look back at the garden. The hose is still on, spraying water in the air. The toys are wet and muddy. The piles are mixed up. + +They wish they had not sprayed the toys. They wish they had played nicely. They wish they had listened to mom. She is distant and mad. +Sara liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wore a pink apron with flowers on it, just like her mom. Her mom was very organized. She had a list of things to do and a place for everything. + +One day, her mom was making a cake for Sara's birthday. She told Sara to follow her and watch how she mixed the ingredients. Sara was happy and curious. She wanted to learn how to make a cake too. + +But Sara did not listen very well. She was distracted by the shiny things on the counter. She saw a big knife, a spoon, and a can opener. She wondered what they were for. She reached for the knife, but her mom saw her and said, "No, Sara, that's dangerous. Don't touch that. Follow me and pay attention." + +Sara felt sad and bored. She did not like to be told what to do. She decided to explore the kitchen by herself. She left her mom and walked around. She opened the drawers and the cabinets. She found many interesting things. She found a box of matches, a bottle of vinegar, and a bag of flour. She thought they looked like fun. She did not know they were dangerous. + +She took the matches and the vinegar and went to the stove. She saw a big pot with water boiling on it. She wondered what would happen if she put the matches and the vinegar in the water. She climbed on a chair and reached for the pot. She did not see her mom coming back from the oven. She did not hear her mom screaming, "Sara, stop! That's very dangerous. Don't do that. Follow me and get down." + +But it was too late. Sara dropped the matches and the vinegar in the water. The water splashed and sizzled. The matches caught fire and the vinegar made a big cloud of smoke. The pot tipped over and spilled hot water on Sara. Sara screamed and cried. She was hurt and scared. Her mom ran to her and hugged her. She called for help. She was angry and worried. She wished Sara had followed her and listened to her. She wished she had been more careful and organized. She wished she had not left Sara alone. She wished she had not made a cake for Sara's birthday. +Tom and Lily went to the mall with Mom. They liked the mall. It had many things to see and do. They saw big cars, soft toys, shiny books and yummy food. + +Mom said they could pick one thing to take home. Tom and Lily looked around. They wanted many things. But they could only pick one. How could they choose? + +Then they saw a parrot. The parrot was in a cage. It had colorful feathers and a big beak. It could speak. It said "Hello" and "Bye-bye" and "Pretty bird". Tom and Lily were amazed. They liked the parrot. They wanted the parrot. + +They asked Mom if they could have the parrot. Mom said no. She said the parrot was not a good pet. It was noisy and messy and needed a lot of care. She said they should pick something else. Something more useful. + +Tom and Lily were sad. They did not want something else. They wanted the parrot. They thought the parrot was useful. It could speak. It could be their friend. It could make them happy. + +But Mom did not change her mind. She said they had to go. She said they could come back another day. She said they could find something better. Something more useful. + +Tom and Lily did not agree. They did not think anything was better than the parrot. They did not think anything was more useful than a friend. They said bye-bye to the parrot. The parrot said bye-bye to them. They left the mall. They were not happy. +Tom was a brown dog who liked to run and play. He had a big yard with a fence and a ball. He was happy and excited every day. + +One day, he heard a new voice outside the fence. It was a girl who said, "Hello, doggy! You are so cute! Can I pet you?" Tom wagged his tail and ran to the fence. He wanted to make a new friend. + +The girl reached her hand through the fence and touched Tom's head. Tom licked her hand and barked. He liked the girl. She smiled and said, "I have a treat for you. Wait here, I'll be right back." She ran away. + +Tom waited and waited. He was excited and hungry. He hoped the girl would come back soon. He looked around and saw a hole in the fence. He thought, maybe I can go through the hole and find the girl. + +He pushed his head through the hole and squeezed his body. He was almost out when he felt a sharp pain. He yelped and pulled back. He saw blood on his neck. He had cut himself on the fence. He was hurt and scared. + +He looked for the girl, but she was gone. She had lied to him. She had no treat for him. She had tricked him. He was sad and angry. He cried and whimpered. He wished he had never met the girl. He wished he had stayed in his yard. He learned a hard lesson. Not all voices are friendly. +Lila and Ben are friends. They live in a small village near the forest. They like to play outside and explore new things. One day, they see a big tent in the field. They wonder who lives in the tent. + +"Let's go and peek inside the tent," Lila says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +Ben is not sure. He thinks the tent might belong to someone bad. He remembers what his mom told him. "Don't talk to strangers. They might hurt you or take you away." + +"But I'm curious," Lila says. "Maybe they have toys or candy. Come on, Ben. Don't be scared." + +Lila and Ben walk towards the tent. They are quiet and careful. They don't want to be seen. They reach the tent and lift a corner. They peek inside. + +They see a man and a woman. They are sleeping on a big bed. They have bags and boxes around them. Lila and Ben see shiny things and colorful things. They look like jewels and clothes and books. + +"Wow," Lila whispers. "They have so many things. Can we take some?" + +Ben shakes his head. He feels something is wrong. He sees a sign on one of the boxes. It says "POLICE". He remembers what his dad told him. "Police are good people. They catch bad people and put them in jail." + +"Let's go, Lila," Ben says. "They are not nice people. They are bad people. They stole those things from other people. The police are looking for them. We have to tell someone." + +Lila and Ben drop the tent and run away. They are scared and sorry. They don't want to be bad. They want to be good. They find their mom and dad and tell them what they saw. Their mom and dad hug them and praise them. They call the police and tell them where the tent is. The police come and catch the bad people. They thank Lila and Ben for their help. + +Lila and Ben are happy. They learned a lesson. They don't peek inside tents anymore. They play with their own toys and candy. They are good friends. They are good children. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and make mud pies. They also liked to eat bananas for snack. + +"Look, I made a big mud pie!" Lily said. "Do you want some?" + +"No, thank you," Tom said. "I want a banana." + +He went to the kitchen and looked for a banana. But there was only one left, and it was very brown and soft. + +"Yuck, this banana is bad," Tom said. "I don't want it." + +He threw the banana in the trash and went back to the garden. + +"Did you find a banana?" Lily asked. + +"No, there was only a bad one," Tom said. "I want a good one." + +He saw Lily's banana on the table. It was yellow and firm. + +"Can I have your banana?" Tom asked. + +"No, this is my banana," Lily said. "You can have a mud pie." + +"I don't want a mud pie, I want a banana," Tom said. + +He tried to grab Lily's banana, but she held it tight. + +"Let go of my banana!" Lily said. + +"No, give me your banana!" Tom said. + +They pulled and tugged on the banana, but neither of them would let go. They were both very stubborn. + +The sun was shining and it was very hot. The banana started to dry and crack. It became hard and brittle. + +"Ow, this banana hurts my hand," Lily said. + +"Ow, this banana hurts my teeth," Tom said. + +They looked at the banana and saw that it was no longer good to eat. It was dry and broken. + +They felt silly and sad. They had wasted a good banana and made a mess. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I should have shared with you." + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily said. "I should have been nice to you." + +They hugged and said they were sorry. They decided to play with the mud pies instead. They had fun and forgot about the banana. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a goat in the park. The goat is pale and has horns. + +"Look, a goat!" Lila says. "Can we pet it?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is not nice." + +They go closer to the goat. The goat sees them and makes a loud sound. "Baa!" + +Lila and Ben are scared. They run away from the goat. + +"Stop, stop!" the goat says. "I am not mean. I am lonely. I want to play with you." + +Lila and Ben stop and look at the goat. The goat looks sad. + +"Really?" Lila asks. "You want to play with us?" + +"Yes, please," the goat says. "I have no friends here. I came from a farm. Can you be my friends?" + +Lila and Ben think for a moment. Then they smile. + +"Okay," Ben says. "We can be your friends. What is your name?" + +"My name is Gigi," the goat says. "Thank you for being nice to me." + +Lila and Ben go back to the goat. They pet it and play with it. They have fun together. The goat is happy. Lila and Ben are happy too. They are friends with a goat. +Tom likes oranges. He likes to peel them and eat them. He likes the sweet juice and the soft bits. But he does not like the hard skin. He does not like to use a knife. He thinks it is scary and sharp. + +One day, Tom sees a big orange on the table. He wants to get it and eat it. But he does not see the knife next to it. He reaches for the orange and grabs it. But he also grabs the knife. He feels a pain in his hand. He drops the orange and the knife. He cries. + +Mom hears Tom cry. She runs to the table. She sees the orange and the knife and the blood. She is scared and angry. She picks up Tom and hugs him. She says, "Oh, Tom, what did you do? You should not touch the knife. It is not for you. It is not easy. It is dangerous. You could hurt yourself." + +She takes Tom to the bathroom. She washes his hand and puts a bandage on it. She says, "You are lucky. It is not a big cut. It will heal soon. But you have to be careful. Next time, ask me for help. I will peel the orange for you. I will make it easy for you." + +Tom says, "I'm sorry, Mom. I did not know. I just wanted the orange. I like oranges. But I don't like knives. They are scary and sharp. I will not touch them again. I will ask you for help. Thank you, Mom. I love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Tom. You are a good boy. But you have to learn. Some things are not for you. Some things are not easy. Some things are dangerous. You have to be safe. You have to listen to me. OK?" + +Tom says, "OK, Mom. I will listen to you. I will be safe. Can I have the orange now?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can have the orange now. But let me peel it for you. Here you go. Enjoy your orange. And be careful." +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to crawl under the big bush and pretend it was their secret house. They had a box with some toys and a blanket inside. + +One day, they heard a loud noise from the other side of the bush. It sounded like a big dog barking. Tim and Lily were scared. They did not like big dogs. They wanted to go back to their real house, where it was safe. + +"Let's run, Tim!" Lily said. "The dog might find us!" + +But Tim was too tired to run. He had crawled a lot and his legs hurt. He wanted to rest for a bit. + +"No, Lily, I can't run. You go first. I'll follow you," he said. + +Lily did not want to leave Tim alone. She was worried about him. But she was also worried about the dog. She did not know what to do. + +She looked at the bush and saw a small hole. It was big enough for them to crawl through. Maybe it was a shortcut to their real house. + +"Lily, look! A hole!" Tim said. "Maybe we can crawl through it and get away from the dog!" + +Lily nodded. She grabbed Tim's hand and they crawled into the hole. They hoped it would lead them to safety. + +But the hole was not a shortcut. It was a trap. It was the dog's house. The dog had dug it under the bush. He had heard Tim and Lily playing and wanted to catch them. He had waited for them to crawl into his hole. + +As soon as Tim and Lily came out of the hole, they saw the dog. He was big and black and had sharp teeth. He growled and jumped at them. + +Tim and Lily screamed. They were in big trouble. They wished they had run away when they had the chance. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the farm. They saw the wheat that grew tall and yellow in the field. They wanted to make a cake with the wheat, so they asked the farmer if they could have some. + +"Sure, you can have some wheat, but you have to be careful with it," the farmer said. "Wheat is very important for making bread and other food. You have to treat it with care and respect." + +Lila and Tom nodded and thanked the farmer. They took some wheat and went to the barn to make their cake. They mixed the wheat with water and sugar and put it in a pan. They found a fire and put the pan on it. + +But they did not watch the fire or the pan. They got bored and went to play with the animals. They forgot about their cake and the wheat. + +Soon, the fire grew bigger and the wheat burned. The smoke filled the barn and the animals ran away. The farmer saw the smoke and ran to the barn. He put out the fire and saved the barn. He was very angry and sad. + +He found Lila and Tom and scolded them. "Look what you did! You wasted the wheat and almost burned the barn! You made the animals scared and dirty! You did not care about the wheat or the barn or the animals! You only cared about yourselves!" + +Lila and Tom felt very sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been selfish and careless. They apologized to the farmer and promised to be more careful and respectful. They helped the farmer clean the barn and the animals. They learned their lesson and never played with fire or wheat again. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big truck with many balloons. The balloons were red, blue, yellow and green. They were very pretty. + +"Look, Tom, balloons!" Sara said. "I want one. Can we buy one?" + +Tom nodded. He had some money in his pocket. He took Sara's hand and they ran to the truck. The man in the truck smiled at them. + +"Hello, kids. Do you want a balloon?" he asked. + +"Yes, please!" Sara and Tom said together. + +The man gave them each a balloon. Sara chose a red one and Tom chose a blue one. They gave the man some money and said thank you. + +They were very happy with their balloons. They ran back to the park and played with them. They threw them in the air and caught them. They made them touch the trees and the flowers. + +But then, something bad happened. A big wind came and blew their balloons away. Sara and Tom tried to catch them, but they were too fast. They watched their balloons fly higher and higher, until they were very small. + +"Bye, balloons!" Sara said sadly. + +"Bye, balloons!" Tom said sadly. + +They felt very sad. They had no more balloons. They sat on a bench and hugged each other. + +An old lady saw them. She was walking her dog. She had a big bag with her. She felt sorry for them. + +"Hello, kids. Why are you so sad?" she asked. + +"We lost our balloons. The wind took them away," Sara said. + +"We bought them with our money. They were very pretty," Tom said. + +The old lady nodded. She opened her bag and took out something. It was a book. The book was old and had many pictures. The pictures were of animals and plants and people. + +"Look, kids. This is my book. It is very old. It was my book when I was a kid. It has many stories. Do you like stories?" she asked. + +Sara and Tom nodded. They liked stories. They were curious about the book. + +"Can you read us a story?" Sara asked. + +"Of course. Come, sit with me. I will read you a story. It is about a dragon and a princess and a knight. It is very exciting," the old lady said. + +Sara and Tom sat with the old lady. They looked at the book. The old lady read them the story. She made funny voices and gestures. Sara and Tom listened and laughed. They forgot about their balloons. They were happy again. + +The story had a happy ending. The dragon became a friend of the princess and the knight. They all lived in a castle. The old lady closed the book. + +"Did you like the story?" she asked. + +"Yes, we liked it very much. Thank you for reading it to us," Sara and Tom said. + +"You're welcome, kids. You can keep the book. It is a gift from me. I have many books at home. I don't need this one anymore. Maybe you can read it again or share it with your friends," the old lady said. + +"Really? Thank you, thank you!" Sara and Tom said. They hugged the old lady. They were very happy with their gift. They thanked her again and said goodbye. + +They ran to their mom, who was waiting for them. They showed her the book. They told her about the old lady and the story and the balloons. + +Their mom smiled. She was glad they had fun. She was proud of them. She hugged them and kissed them. + +They went home. They read the book again. They saw a picture of the dragon. The dragon was blowing fire. The fire was red and orange and yellow. It made ash. The ash was gray and black and white. It flew in the air. + +"Look, mom, ash!" Sara said. + +"Look, mom, ash!" Tom said. + +They pointed at the picture. They laughed. They were happy. They had a good day. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Anna has a doll that she loves very much. She calls her doll Lily and gives her hugs and kisses. Ben has a truck that he likes to zoom around the floor. He calls his truck Max and makes vroom-vroom sounds. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a roll of tape in a drawer. They wonder what they can do with it. Anna has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's use the tape to make clothes for Lily and Max. It will be fun and pretty." Ben agrees and they start to cut and stick the tape on their toys. + +They make a dress for Lily with pink and yellow tape. They make a hat for Max with blue and green tape. They are very proud of their work and show it to their mom. Mom smiles and says, "You are very creative and clever. But be careful not to hurt your toys with the tape. It might be hard to take off later." + +Anna and Ben nod and go back to playing. They pretend that Lily and Max are going to a party. They make them dance and sing and have cake. They have a lot of fun and forget about the tape. + +The next day, Anna and Ben want to play with their toys again. But when they try to take off the tape, they find that it is stuck very tight. They pull and tug, but the tape does not come off. They start to cry and call for mom. Mom comes and sees the problem. She says, "Oh no, I told you to be careful with the tape. Now your toys are ruined. I'm sorry, but I don't think I can fix them." + +Anna and Ben are very sad and sorry. They hug their toys and say, "We are sorry, Lily and Max. We wanted to make you pretty, but we made you bad. We love you very much. Please don't be mad at us." + +Mom feels sorry for them too. She says, "It's okay, Anna and Ben. I know you didn't mean to hurt your toys. You were just having fun. But you have to learn to listen and be careful. Tape is not for toys, it is for other things. Maybe we can find some other way to make your toys comfortable and happy." + +She takes them to the store and buys them some new clothes for Lily and Max. She helps them put them on and says, "There, now your toys look nice and cozy. Do you like them?" Anna and Ben smile and say, "Yes, mom, thank you. We like them very much. They are comfortable and happy. And we are too." They hug their mom and their toys and promise to be more careful next time. +Sam and Ben were playing cowboys in the backyard. They had hats, boots and pistols. They liked to pretend they were chasing bad guys and saving the town. + +"Bang, bang, you're dead!" Sam shouted, pointing his pistol at Ben. + +"No, I'm not, you missed!" Ben said, hiding behind a tree. + +"Yes, I did, I saw you fall!" Sam argued, running after him. + +They chased each other around the yard, making loud noises and having fun. They did not see Mom coming out of the house with a big box. + +"Boys, I have a surprise for you!" Mom called, smiling. + +Sam and Ben stopped playing and ran to Mom. They saw the box and wondered what was inside. + +"Can we open it, Mom?" Sam asked, excited. + +"Sure, but be careful, it's fragile," Mom said, handing them a pair of scissors. + +Sam and Ben cut the tape and opened the box. They gasped when they saw what was inside. It was a huge teddy bear, with brown fur and a red bow. + +"Wow, it's so big and soft!" Ben exclaimed, touching the bear. + +"It's for your cousin Lily, she's turning three tomorrow," Mom explained. "We're going to her party and I want you to help me wrap the bear, okay?" + +Sam and Ben nodded, but they felt a little sad. They liked the bear and wanted to keep it for themselves. + +They followed Mom to the living room, where she had some wrapping paper and tape. She showed them how to wrap the bear, but it was hard. The bear was too big and the paper was too small. They tried to make it fit, but they ripped the paper and got tape stuck on the fur. + +"Oh, no, we messed up!" Sam said, looking at the bear. + +"It's okay, boys, we can fix it," Mom said, trying to calm them down. + +But before she could do anything, the doorbell rang. It was Lily and her parents, who came to visit before the party. + +"Hi, Auntie, Uncle, Sam, Ben!" Lily said, running into the house. + +She saw the bear on the couch, wrapped in torn paper and tape. She squealed with joy and ran to hug it. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's the best present ever!" Lily said, kissing the bear. + +Sam and Ben felt embarrassed. They had ruined the wrapping and made the bear look ugly. They hoped Lily would not notice. + +But Lily did not care. She loved the bear and did not mind the paper and tape. She thanked Sam and Ben for helping Mom wrap it and asked them to play with her. + +Sam and Ben smiled and joined her. They realized that the wrapping did not matter, as long as Lily was happy. They decided to forget about their pistols and play cowboys with the bear instead. They had fun and learned a lesson. +Lily had a furry toy bear that she loved very much. She took it everywhere with her, even to the hospital where she had to stay for a few days. The nurse said she was very brave and gave her a sticker every time she took her medicine. + +One day, Lily saw a big hole in her bear's tummy. She was very sad and scared. She thought her bear was going to rot and die. She ran to the nurse and showed her the hole. The nurse smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can fix your bear. I have a needle and some thread. It will only hurt a little bit, and then your bear will be good as new." + +Lily nodded and hugged her bear. She watched as the nurse sewed the hole with careful stitches. She said, "Thank you, nurse. You are very kind and clever. Can I give you a sticker?" + +The nurse laughed and said, "Of course you can, Lily. You are very sweet and generous. Here, you can choose one from my pocket." She gave Lily a handful of stickers and let her pick one. Lily chose a shiny star and stuck it on the nurse's shirt. + +Lily and the nurse became good friends. Lily's bear was happy too. He had a new scar, but he didn't mind. He knew it meant he was loved. He whispered to Lily, "You are the best, Lily. I will always be with you." Lily smiled and cuddled him. She felt better and hoped she could go home soon. +Jack and Jill like to play golf with their dad. They have small clubs and balls that are soft and colorful. They go to a big field where there are holes and flags. They try to hit the balls into the holes with their clubs. Sometimes they miss, but they have fun. + +One day, they see a big pond near the field. It has ducks and fish and frogs. They want to go and look at the pond, but their dad says no. He says the pond is not safe and they have to stay with him. He says they can discuss the pond later, after they finish playing golf. + +Jack and Jill are not happy. They think their dad is mean and boring. They want to see the pond now. They wait until their dad is busy hitting his ball. Then they run away from him and go to the pond. They think he will not notice. + +They get close to the pond and see the water. It is shiny and blue and cool. They see the ducks and the fish and the frogs. They are happy and excited. They want to touch the water and the animals. They forget about their dad and the golf. + +They lean over the edge of the pond and reach out their hands. But the edge is slippery and wet. They lose their balance and fall into the pond. The water is deep and cold and dirty. They cannot swim and they cannot breathe. They scream and cry and splash. But their dad is too far away and he cannot hear them. He is comfortable and happy playing golf. He does not know that Jack and Jill are in trouble. He does not know that they are drowning. He does not know that they are gone. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna, who had long yellow hair and a blue dress. Lily liked to pretend that Anna was her sister, and they would have tea parties and adventures together. + +One day, Lily's daddy came home from work very late. He looked tired and angry, and he did not say hello to Lily or her mommy. He went straight to his room and slammed the door. Lily heard him shout and throw things. She was scared and worried. She asked her mommy, "What is wrong with daddy?" + +Mommy sighed and hugged Lily. She said, "Daddy had a bad day at work. He lost his job, and he does not have money to pay for our house and food. He is very sad and mad, and he does not want to talk to anyone." + +Lily felt sorry for her daddy, and she wanted to cheer him up. She thought that maybe he would like to see Anna, and he would smile and play with her. She took Anna from her bed and went to knock on daddy's door. She said, "Daddy, I have something for you. Please open the door." + +But daddy did not open the door. He yelled, "Go away, Lily! I don't want to see you or your stupid doll! Leave me alone!" He was very harsh, and he hurt Lily's feelings. She started to cry, and she dropped Anna on the floor. + +Then, daddy opened the door and saw Lily crying. He was more angry, and he kicked Anna with his foot. He said, "Get this trash out of my sight! I don't want any more toys in this house! They are a waste of space and money!" He threw Anna out of the window, and she landed on the street. + +Lily screamed and ran to the window. She saw Anna lying on the ground, with her hair and dress dirty and torn. She saw a big car coming fast, and it ran over Anna. Anna was broken and smashed, and she did not look like a doll anymore. She looked like a pile of rubbish. + +Lily was heartbroken. She loved Anna more than anything, and now she was gone. She hated her daddy for being so mean and cruel. She wished he would go away and never come back. She sobbed and sobbed, and she did not want to play with dolls ever again. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play pretend and make up stories. One day, they had a big plan. They wanted to put on a show for their moms and dads. They found a stage in the backyard. It was really a big box, but they said it was a stage. + +They worked hard to make their show. Lily was a princess and Max was a dragon. They had a crown, a dress, a cape, and a mask. They also had a regular ball, but they said it was a magic ball. They practiced their lines and their moves. They were very excited. + +"Are you ready, Max?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, I am, Lily," Max said. "Let's start the show!" + +They climbed on the stage and began their show. Lily said, "Hello, I am Princess Lily. I have a magic ball that can make wishes come true. But I am very lonely. I wish I had a friend." + +Max said, "Roar! I am Dragon Max. I am very hungry. I wish I had something to eat." + +They pretended to see each other and be scared. They ran around the stage and made noises. Then they stopped and looked at each other. + +"Maybe you are not so scary," Lily said. + +"Maybe you are not so tasty," Max said. + +They decided to share the magic ball and make wishes together. They wished for candy, toys, and flowers. They smiled and hugged. They said, "We are friends now. The end!" + +Their moms and dads clapped and cheered. They were very proud of Lily and Max. They gave them hugs and kisses. They said, "That was a wonderful show. You did a great job." + +Lily and Max were very happy. They said, "Thank you. We love you." They bowed and waved. They had a lot of fun. They had a big plan and they made it happen. +Lily was a little girl who liked to dream. She dreamed of flying in the sky, swimming in the sea, and playing with animals. She had a big loop that she used to make bubbles. She loved to watch the bubbles float and pop. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her loop. She saw a boy who was also making bubbles. He had a small loop and a blue bottle. He smiled at Lily and said, "Hi, do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nodded and ran to him. They took turns to make bubbles and chase them. They had fun and laughed a lot. They became friends and shared their loops and bottles. + +But then, a bad dog came. The dog was big and loud. He barked and ran to the bubbles. He bit them and broke them. He made the boy and Lily scared. He also bit the loops and the bottles. He made them broken and empty. + +The boy and Lily cried. They hugged each other and called for help. Their moms came and shooed the dog away. They comforted the boy and Lily and gave them hugs and kisses. They said, "Don't worry, we will get you new loops and bottles. You can still dream and make bubbles." + +The boy and Lily smiled and thanked their moms. They said goodbye to each other and promised to play again. They went home and dreamed of happy things. They hoped the bad dog would not come back. They hoped to see each other soon. +Ben and Mia were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. They also liked to help their mom and dad with the house. One day, their mom said they could order a new ornament for the tree. They were very happy. + +They looked at the catalog with their mom. There were many ornaments to choose from. Ben liked the star. Mia liked the angel. They could not agree on which one to order. They started to fight. + +"Mom, I want the star!" Ben shouted. + +"No, I want the angel!" Mia yelled. + +"Stop, stop!" their mom said. "You have to share. You can order one ornament this year, and another one next year. How about you take turns to pick?" + +Ben and Mia did not like this idea. They wanted their own ornament. They did not want to wait. They kept fighting and pulling the catalog. They ripped the catalog in half. They made a big mess. + +Their mom was very angry. She took the catalog pieces and threw them in the trash. She said they could not order any ornament this year. She said they had to go to their room and think about what they did. She said they had to say sorry to each other. + +Ben and Mia were very sad. They had no new ornament for the tree. They had no catalog to look at. They had no mom to hug. They had only each other. They wished they had been nice and shared. They wished they had not fought. They learned a hard lesson. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they find a big box of blocks in the playroom. They want to build a tower with the blocks. + +"Let's see who can make the tallest tower," Ben says. + +"OK, but we have to be honest and count the blocks," Mia says. + +They start to build their towers. Ben has more blocks than Mia. He thinks he can win. He sees Mia is not looking. He takes some blocks from her pile and puts them on his tower. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Mia says. She sees Ben has more blocks. "You took some of my blocks!" + +"No, I didn't," Ben says. He lies. He does not want to lose. + +"Yes, you did. I saw you. Give them back!" Mia says. She is angry. She tries to take the blocks from Ben's tower. + +Ben and Mia start to pull and push the blocks. They do not share. They do not listen. They make a big mess. The blocks fall down. Their towers break. + +"Stop, stop!" Mom says. She comes into the playroom. She sees the blocks and the children. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +"Ben took some of my blocks. He cheated. He was not honest," Mia says. + +"Mia tried to take some of my blocks. She was not nice. She wanted to prevent me from winning," Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. She is not happy. She wants the children to be honest and nice. She wants them to share and play. + +"Listen, children. Taking and lying are not good. They make you and others unhappy. They can also be dangerous. What if someone got hurt by the falling blocks? You have to be careful and respectful. You have to measure your actions and words. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +Ben and Mia nod. They feel sorry. They know Mom is right. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. + +"Can we play with the blocks again?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, but this time, let's work together and build one big tower. Let's help each other and have fun. OK?" Mia says. + +"OK," Ben says. + +Mom smiles. She is glad. She helps the children to clean up the mess. She gives them some more blocks. They start to build their tower. They are honest and nice. They share and play. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. + +"Let's measure how tall our tower is," Ben says. He takes a long stick and puts it next to the tower. He looks at the stick and the tower. "Our tower is as tall as the stick. That is very tall!" + +Anna nods. She sees a sticker on the stick. The sticker has a picture of a star. "What is this?" she asks Ben, pointing at the sticker. + +"That is a symbol," Ben says. "A symbol is something that shows something else. The star is a symbol of the sky. The sky has many stars at night. They are bright and pretty." + +Anna likes the symbol. She thinks it is nice. She wants to put a symbol on their tower. She looks around and finds a paper and a crayon. She draws a heart on the paper. "This is a symbol of love," she says. "Love is when you are happy and kind with someone. I love you, Ben. You are my friend." + +She cuts out the heart and sticks it on the top of the tower. Ben smiles. He thinks the symbol is nice. He loves Anna, too. He hugs her. "You are my friend, too, Anna. Our tower is the best. It is tall and has a nice symbol. We are good builders." +Tommy liked to play with his toys in the bathtub. He had a boat, a duck, a fish and a car. He liked to make them swim and splash and race. One day, he had a new idea. He wanted to attach his car to his boat with a string. He thought it would be fun to make a big boat-car that could go fast and loud. + +He asked his mom for a string. She gave him one and said, "Be careful, Tommy. Don't make a mess or a noise. And don't attach anything to the faucet or the drain. They are not for playing. They are for water." + +Tommy said, "OK, mom. I will be careful." He took the string and went to the bathtub. He tied one end to his car and the other end to his boat. He put them in the water and made them go. He was happy. He said, "Look, mom. I made a boat-car. It is unusual and cool." + +Mom came to see. She smiled and said, "Yes, Tommy. It is unusual and cool. But you know what is more cool? To share your toys with your sister. She is waiting for her turn to play in the bathtub. Why don't you let her join you and play with your boat-car?" + +Tommy did not want to share. He liked his boat-car too much. He said, "No, mom. It is mine. I made it. She can play with something else." + +Mom did not like that. She said, "Tommy, that is not nice. Sharing is caring. You have to be kind and generous to your sister. She is your family and your friend. How would you feel if she did not share with you?" + +Tommy thought about it. He remembered how he felt when his sister did not share her cookies with him. He felt sad and angry. He did not like that feeling. He did not want to make his sister feel that way. He said, "Sorry, mom. You are right. Sharing is caring. I will share my boat-car with my sister. Maybe we can make it bigger and better together." + +Mom was proud of Tommy. She said, "That's a good boy, Tommy. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, go and have fun with your sister. But remember, don't attach anything to the faucet or the drain. They are not for playing. They are for water." + +Tommy nodded and said, "OK, mom. I will remember. Thank you for the string and the toys. I love you." + +Mom hugged him and said, "I love you too, Tommy. Have fun." +Tom and Anna were playing in the garden. They saw a small brown bug with long legs and wings. It was making a loud noise. + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +Tom knew the answer. He had learned it from his dad. He said, "That is a cricket. It is a kind of bug that lives in the grass. It makes noise by rubbing its wings together." + +"Why does it do that?" Anna wondered. + +Tom tried to explain. He said, "It does that to talk to other crickets. It wants to find a friend or a mate. It is like saying, 'Hello, I am here, come and see me.'" + +Anna thought that was interesting. She said, "Can we talk to it too?" + +Tom said, "I don't think so. It speaks a different language. But we can listen to it and enjoy its sound. It is like music." + +Anna agreed. She said, "It is a nice sound. I like the cricket. It is a cute bug." + +Tom and Anna smiled. They sat down on the grass and listened to the cricket. They felt happy and curious. They liked learning new things. +Sara and Ben were twins who loved to play in the garden. They liked to see the flowers bloom in different colors and smell their sweet scent. They also liked to watch the bees and butterflies fly around the flowers. + +One day, they saw a new flower in the garden. It was big and white and had a yellow center. Sara and Ben wanted to pick it and take it to their mom. They thought she would be happy to see such a beautiful flower. + +But before they could reach the flower, they heard a voice. It was the flower, and it sounded sad. "Please don't pick me," the flower said. "I am a baby flower, and I need to stay with my mom and dad. They are the other flowers around me. They help me grow and bloom. If you pick me, I will die, and they will be sad." + +Sara and Ben were surprised and sorry. They did not know that flowers could talk, or that they had families. They looked at the other flowers and saw that they were nodding and smiling at the baby flower. They realized that the baby flower was right. They did not want to hurt the flower or make its parents sad. + +They decided to leave the flower alone and say sorry. "We are sorry, baby flower," they said. "We did not mean to hurt you. You are very pretty, and we wanted to share you with our mom. But we understand that you need to stay with your mom and dad. We will not pick you or any other flower. We will just look at you and enjoy your beauty." + +The baby flower was happy and grateful. It thanked Sara and Ben for being kind and respectful. It said, "You are very nice, Sara and Ben. You have learned a good lesson. Flowers are living things, and they have feelings and families too. They are not toys or gifts. They are part of nature, and they need to be cared for and protected. You can still love them and admire them, but you have to let them live and bloom in peace." + +Sara and Ben nodded and smiled. They felt good about their choice. They hugged each other and ran back to their mom. They told her what they had learned and how they had met a talking flower. Their mom was proud and happy. She hugged them and said, "You are very smart and kind, Sara and Ben. You have shown a cheerful and caring heart. You have made a new friend in the garden, and you have made me very happy too." +Ben and Jen are twins who like to play in the garden. They dig holes and find worms and bugs. One day, they see a big carrot with a long root. They want to pull it out and eat it. + +Ben says, "I saw it first. It is mine." Jen says, "No, it is mine. I am hungry." They both pull on the root, but it does not come out. They pull harder and harder, until the root breaks. + +Ben and Jen fall back and look at the carrot. It is brown and soft and smells bad. It is rot. They make a face and say, "Yuck!" + +Mom comes and sees the carrot. She says, "That carrot is dead. It was old and sick. You should not eat it. It will make you sick too." + +Ben and Jen say, "Sorry, Mom. We did not know. We thought it was good." Mom says, "It is okay. I have some fresh carrots in the kitchen. Come and wash your hands and we can have a snack." + +Ben and Jen go with Mom and leave the dead carrot in the garden. They hope the worms and bugs will like it. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. One day, they saw a big snake on the grass. It had many colors and a shiny skin. + +"Wow, look at that snake!" Ben said. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can we touch it?" Lily asked. + +"No, no, no!" a voice said. It was Mom. She ran to them and picked them up. "Snakes can be very bad. They can bite and hurt you. You must never go near them." + +"But Mom, it looks harmless. It has a nice pattern. Maybe it is friendly," Ben said. + +Mom shook her head. "No, Ben. You can't tell by looking. Some snakes are harmless, but some are very bad. They have poison in their teeth. That's why I warned you to stay away from them. They are not for playing. They are for leaving alone." + +"Oh, I see," Ben said. He felt a little sad. He liked the snake's colors and pattern. + +"Me too," Lily said. She liked the snake's shiny skin. + +Mom hugged them and smiled. "I know, my loves. But there are many other things you can play with in the park. Things that are safe and fun. Like the flowers, the birds, the balls, the books. Come on, let's go and find them." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They still liked the snake, but they liked Mom more. They followed her to the other side of the park, where they found many things to play with. They forgot about the snake and had a good time. +Anna and Ben were going to visit their grandma for a week. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They were very excited to see grandma and play in her big garden. + +When they arrived, grandma hugged them and gave them cookies. She showed them their room and said, "You can unpack your bags and put your things in the closet and the drawers. Then you can come downstairs and help me make lunch." + +Anna and Ben nodded and went to their room. Anna started to unpack her bag and put her clothes neatly in the closet. She also put her books on the shelf and her toys in a box. She was very organized and tidy. + +Ben, however, did not want to unpack his bag. He wanted to play with his toys right away. He dumped his bag on the floor and took out his cars, his dinosaurs and his robot. He made loud noises and pretended they were fighting. He did not care about his clothes or his books. + +Anna saw what Ben was doing and got angry. She said, "Ben, you have to unpack your bag and put your things away. You are making a mess and grandma will not like it. You are being lazy and rude." + +Ben did not listen to Anna. He said, "Anna, you are being bossy and boring. You are not my mom and you cannot tell me what to do. I want to play and have fun. You are being a meanie." + +Anna and Ben started to argue and yell at each other. They did not notice that Ben's bag was near the sink. The sink was dripping water and it made Ben's bag wet. Soon, his clothes, his books and some of his toys were soaked and ruined. + +Grandma heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the mess and the wet bag and was very upset. She said, "Anna and Ben, what have you done? Why did you not unpack your bag and put your things away? Why did you fight and not share? You have wasted your things and made a big problem. You have to learn to be responsible and respectful." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, grandma. We were not careful and we were not nice. We will clean up the mess and we will apologize to each other. We will try to be better and listen to you." + +Grandma smiled and hugged them. She said, "I forgive you, my dears. I love you very much and I want you to be happy and safe. But you also have to take care of your things and your feelings. You have to unpack your bag and put your things away. You have to be kind and polite. You have to work together and play together. That is how you will have a good time and make good memories." + +Anna and Ben nodded and hugged grandma back. They said, "We love you too, grandma. We will do as you say and we will have a good time and make good memories. Thank you for teaching us and for being our grandma." + +The end. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy boat. They have a big tub of water in the backyard. They put the boat in the water and watch it sail. Sometimes they blow on the sail to make it go faster. + +One day, they see a frog sitting on a rock near the tub. The frog is green and slimy. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to touch the frog. They go closer to the rock and say hello to the frog. + +The frog does not say anything. It just sits still and blinks. Anna and Ben think the frog is shy. They try to make it happy. They poke it gently with their fingers. They say nice things to it. They offer it some of their snacks. + +The frog does not like to be poked. It does not want any snacks. It is not shy. It is angry. It jumps off the rock and lands on the boat. It pushes the sail with its legs and makes the boat tip over. The water splashes everywhere. Anna and Ben are wet and surprised. + +The frog croaks loudly and hops away. It does not want to play with Anna and Ben. It wants to be alone. Anna and Ben are sad. They pick up their boat and dry it with a towel. They learn a lesson. They should not poke things that do not want to be poked. They should be obedient and leave them alone. +Tom is a kid who likes to help his mom. He helps her with the dishes, the laundry and the garden. He is a good kid and his mom is proud of him. + +One day, his mom brings home a surprise. It is a small, fluffy puppy. Tom is very happy and eager to play with the puppy. He hugs the puppy and gives it a name. He calls it Spot. + +Tom wants to raise Spot well. He feeds him, walks him and teaches him tricks. He also cleans up after him and makes sure he is safe. He is a good kid and a good friend to Spot. + +Spot loves Tom too. He follows him everywhere and listens to him. He likes to play fetch, tug and hide and seek with Tom. He also likes to cuddle with him and lick his face. He is a good puppy and a good friend to Tom. + +Tom and Spot are very happy together. They have fun every day and learn from each other. They are a good team and a good family. +Tim and Lily wanted to play in the dark. They took a flashlight from the drawer and went to the basement. They turned off the light and closed the door. + +"Let's pretend we are explorers," Tim said. "We can look for treasure and monsters." + +"OK," Lily said. "But you go first. I'm scared." + +Tim held the flashlight and walked around the basement. He saw boxes, tools, and old clothes. He did not see any treasure or monsters. + +"Come on, Lily," he said. "There's nothing to be afraid of. It's just a basement." + +Lily followed him, but she stayed close to him. She did not like the dark. She heard noises and saw shadows. She thought they were treasure and monsters. + +"Look, Tim," she said. "There's a shiny thing in that box. Maybe it's a treasure." + +She ran to the box and opened it. She saw a necklace with a big stone. She picked it up and put it on. + +"Wow, Lily," Tim said. "You found a treasure. It's very pretty." + +Lily smiled. She liked the necklace. She felt brave. + +"Let's find more treasure," she said. "Maybe there's a monster too. I want to see a monster." + +She took the flashlight from Tim and walked to the other side of the basement. She saw a big pile of blankets. She thought it was a monster. + +"Look, Tim," she said. "There's a monster under the blankets. Let's scare it." + +She lifted the blankets and shouted, "Boo!" + +But there was no monster under the blankets. There was only a cat. The cat was sleeping. The cat did not like to be scared. The cat hissed and scratched Lily's face. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "The monster hurt me!" + +She dropped the flashlight and the necklace and ran to Tim. She hugged him and cried. + +Tim hugged her back and said, "It's OK, Lily. It's not a monster. It's just a cat. A mean cat. Let's go upstairs. We don't need to play in the dark anymore." + +He picked up the flashlight and the necklace and led Lily to the door. He turned on the light and opened the door. + +They saw their mom waiting for them. She saw Lily's face and said, "What happened, Lily? Why are you crying? Why do you have a scratch on your face?" + +Lily said, "We were playing in the dark. We found a treasure and a monster. The monster was a cat. The cat was mean. The cat scratched me." + +Mom said, "Oh, Lily. I'm sorry. You should not play in the dark. It's dangerous. And you should not touch things that are not yours. That necklace is not a treasure. It's mine. It's very old and very modest. It was my grandma's. She gave it to me. I love it very much. You should not wear it without asking me." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I did not know. It was shiny and pretty. I wanted to wear it. I wanted to be brave." + +Mom said, "I understand, Lily. But you don't need a necklace to be brave. You are brave enough without it. And you don't need to play in the dark to have fun. You can have fun in the light too. There are many things you can do in the light. You can read, draw, play with toys, or play with Tim. He is a good brother. He takes care of you." + +Lily said, "Yes, Mom. I love Tim. He is a good brother. He helps me when I'm scared. He insists that we go upstairs when the cat scratched me. He is brave too." + +Mom said, "Yes, he is. I'm proud of both of you. But next time, please don't play in the dark. And please don't touch my necklace. It's very special to me. Can you promise me that?" + +Lily and Tim said, "Yes, Mom. We promise. We're sorry." + +Mom said, "It's OK. I forgive you. Now, let me clean your scratch and give you a kiss. Then, you can go and play in the light. But first, give me back my necklace." + +Lily took off the necklace and gave it to Mom. Mom put it on and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good girl. And you are very pretty too. Even without the necklace." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. You are very pretty too. Even with the modest necklace." + +Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very sweet. Now, let's go and have some fun. +Sara and Ben are young twins who like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but they do not like to share them. They always fight over who gets what toy, and they never put them away when they are done. Their room is always messy and full of toys. + +One day, their mom tells them to clean their room. She says they have too many toys and they should give some away to other kids who have none. Sara and Ben do not want to do that. They say they love all their toys and they need them all. They do not listen to their mom and they keep playing. + +Their mom is sad and angry. She decides to teach them a lesson. She takes a big bag and fills it with all their toys. She says she is going to donate them to a charity. Sara and Ben are shocked and scared. They beg their mom to stop and give them back their toys. They say they are sorry and they will share and be organized. + +Their mom looks at them and smiles. She says she is glad they learned their lesson. She says she will not give away their toys, but they have to promise to be more generous and tidy. She says they should be thankful for what they have and think of others who have less. She says they should fill their hearts with love and kindness, not with greed and selfishness. + +Sara and Ben hug their mom and say they understand. They say they will be better twins and help each other. They say they will clean their room and give some of their toys to kids who need them. They say they will fill their room with joy and peace, not with chaos and noise. Their mom is proud and happy. She says she loves them very much and gives them a kiss. They all go to their room and start to sort out their toys. They are happy and organized. +Sam and Lily were playing with a puzzle on the floor. They liked to make pictures of animals and cars with the pieces. Sam found a piece that looked like a lion's head. He showed it to Lily and said, "Look, this is a powerful animal. It can roar and run fast." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, it is powerful. But it also needs to bathe sometimes. It can get dirty and smelly in the jungle." She took another piece that looked like water and put it next to the lion's head. "See, this is where it can bathe. It can splash and swim and have fun." + +Sam smiled and said, "That's true. Bathing is fun. Do you want to bathe with me later? We can use the bubbles and the toys and make our own jungle in the tub." + +Lily agreed and said, "Yes, let's bathe later. But first, let's finish the puzzle. We still need to find the lion's body and tail and legs." + +They continued to look for the pieces and fit them together. They were happy and proud of their puzzle. They liked to use their imagination and learn new words. They also liked to bathe and be clean and fresh. They were good friends and had a lot of fun. +Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play and eat. Today, they go to the market with Mom. Mom gives them some money. She says, "You can buy something you want." + +Tom and Sue look around. They see many things. They see fruits, toys, books, and clothes. But they do not want any of them. They want something else. + +They see a big pile of potatoes. They love potatoes. They can make fries, chips, soup, and mash. They run to the potatoes. They pick two big ones. They give the money to the man. The man smiles and says, "You are lucky. These are the best potatoes in the market." + +Tom and Sue are happy. They hug the potatoes. They say, "Thank you, Mr. Potato Man." They go back to Mom. Mom is surprised. She says, "You bought potatoes? Why did you buy potatoes?" + +Tom and Sue say, "Because we love potatoes. And they are lucky. The man said so." Mom laughs. She says, "Okay, then. Let's go home and cook them. You can help me." + +Tom and Sue are very happy. They think they have the best potatoes in the world. They can't wait to eat them. They think they are the luckiest twins in the world. +Lily and Ben were playing with their blocks in the hall. They wanted to build a big tower with all the blocks they had. They worked hard and put one block on top of another. They were almost done when they heard their mom call them. + +"Kids, it's time for lunch! Come to the kitchen now!" + +Lily and Ben looked at their tower. It was very tall, but not finished. They still had some blocks left. They wanted to finish their tower, but they also wanted to eat. + +"Can we finish our tower first, mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, you have to come now. The food is getting cold. You can finish your tower later, after lunch." Mom said. + +Lily and Ben felt frustrated. They did not want to leave their tower. They thought it might fall down or someone might break it. They wanted to see how high they could make it. + +"But mom, we worked so hard! Please let us finish!" Ben said. + +"I'm sorry, kids, but lunch is ready. You have to eat. You can play with your blocks again after you finish your lunch and clean your plates. Now come on, hurry up!" Mom said. + +Lily and Ben sighed. They had no choice. They left their tower in the hall and went to the kitchen. They hoped their tower would still be there when they came back. They wanted to finish their tower and make it the best tower ever. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play on the farm. They liked to see the animals and feed them grass and hay. One day, they saw a new animal in the barn. It was a goat with white fur and long horns. + +"Hello, goat!" Tom said. "Do you want some grass?" + +The goat did not answer. It just looked at Tom and Lily with its big eyes. + +"Maybe it is shy," Lily said. "Let's try to pet it." + +They walked closer to the goat and reached out their hands. The goat did not move. It let them touch its fur and horns. + +"It is soft and warm," Tom said. "I like it." + +"Me too," Lily said. "But why does it not talk to us?" + +They tried to make noises like a goat, but the goat did not respond. They wondered if it was sick or sad. + +Then, they saw the farmer coming into the barn. He smiled when he saw Tom and Lily with the goat. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Do you like my new goat?" + +"Yes, we do," Tom said. "But it does not talk to us. Is it okay?" + +The farmer nodded. "It is okay. It is just deaf. It cannot hear anything. That is why I named it Silent." + +"Deaf?" Lily asked. "What does that mean?" + +"It means it cannot hear sounds like we do," the farmer explained. "But it can see and smell and feel. It is a good goat. It likes to eat and drink and play." + +"Can we give it some water?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, you can," the farmer said. "There is a bucket over there. You can fill it up and bring it to the goat." + +Tom and Lily ran to the bucket and filled it up with water. They carried it to the goat and put it in front of it. The goat sniffed the water and then drank it. It looked happy and licked its lips. + +"See, it likes us," Tom said. + +"Yes, it does," Lily said. "We like it too. Can we come back and visit it?" + +"Of course, you can," the farmer said. "Silent likes to have friends. You can come back anytime and play with it." + +Tom and Lily hugged the goat and thanked the farmer. They said goodbye to Silent and promised to come back soon. They were happy to have a new friend on the farm. +Tom and Anna are brother and sister. They like to play hide and seek in the house. One day, they decide to play in the living room, where there is a big TV. + +"Anna, you count to ten and I will hide," Tom says. He runs to find a good spot. + +Anna covers her eyes and counts. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! Ready or not, here I come!" She opens her eyes and looks around. + +She sees the TV. It is blue and shiny. She likes to watch cartoons on it. But she does not see Tom. She walks to the TV and looks behind it. She sees a pair of feet sticking out. + +"Found you, Tom!" she shouts. She pulls Tom out from behind the TV. He is laughing. + +"You are a bad hider, Tom. I saw your feet," Anna says. + +"OK, OK, you win. You are a good finder, Anna. Now it is my turn to count and your turn to hide," Tom says. + +They switch roles and play again. They have fun hiding and finding each other in the living room. They do not break the TV or make a mess. They are good kids. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, Mom makes lunch for them. She gives them soup and bread and green beans. + +Sara loves green beans. She eats them fast and asks for more. Ben hates green beans. He stares at them on his plate and makes a face. + +"Ben, eat your beans. They are good for you," Mom says. + +"No, I don't want them. They are yucky," Ben says. + +"Please, Ben. Just try one. They are tasty," Mom says. + +"No, no, no!" Ben says. He pushes his plate away. + +Sara sees Ben's beans. She wants them. She reaches for his plate. + +"Hey, stop! Those are mine!" Ben says. + +"But you don't like them. I do. Give them to me," Sara says. + +They start to pull the plate. The plate falls on the floor. The beans spill everywhere. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She is angry. + +"Look what you did! You wasted the food. You made a big mess. You are both in trouble," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom. They help her clean the floor. They hug each other. They promise to share and not fight. Mom smiles. She gives them a cookie. They say thank you. They eat the cookie. They are happy. +Tom and Anna like to play with paper. They can fold paper into many shapes. They can make hats, boats, and planes. Tom likes to make planes the most. He says they are like missiles that fly fast and far. + +One day, Tom and Anna find a big sheet of paper in the closet. It is shiny and pretty. It has many colors on it. Tom and Anna want to fold it into something special. They think hard. + +"I know!" Tom says. "Let's make a big missile with this paper. It will be the best missile ever!" + +"OK!" Anna says. "How do we make a missile?" + +Tom shows Anna how to fold the paper. They fold it in half, then in half again, then in half again. They make a long and thin shape. Then they fold one end into a point. They make a nose for the missile. Then they fold the other end into four flaps. They make a tail for the missile. + +"Wow!" Anna says. "It looks like a real missile!" + +"Let's fly it!" Tom says. "I will throw it and you catch it." + +Tom and Anna go outside. They find a big space to play. Tom holds the paper missile in his hand. He runs and throws it as hard as he can. The paper missile flies in the air. It makes a whoosh sound. It is shiny and pretty. + +Anna runs after the paper missile. She stretches her arms to catch it. But the paper missile flies too fast and too far. It goes over the fence and into the street. + +"Oh no!" Tom and Anna say. "Our missile is gone!" + +They run to the fence and look for the paper missile. But they cannot see it. It is lost. + +Tom and Anna feel sad. They worked hard to make the paper missile. They wanted to play with it. But now it is gone. + +"Maybe someone will find it and give it back to us," Anna says. + +"Maybe," Tom says. "But I don't think so. It was too pretty. Someone will keep it." + +Tom and Anna hug each other. They go back inside. They find another sheet of paper. They decide to make something else. They hope it will not fly away. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to sleep in the same bed. They feel safe and warm together. They have a big window in their room. They can see the sky and the trees. + +One morning, Tim and Jen wake up early. They look out the window. They see a lot of white stuff in the air. They do not know what it is. They think it is snow. They get excited. They want to play in the snow. + +They jump out of bed and put on their coats and boots. They run to the door. They open the door. They feel cold and wet. They see that the white stuff is not snow. It is mist. It is like water in the air. They cannot see very far. + +They are disappointed. They do not want to play in the mist. They want to play in the snow. They start to cry. + +"Hey, what's wrong?" They hear a voice. It is their dad. He is dependable. He always helps them when they are sad. He comes out of the house. He sees them crying. He hugs them. + +"It's okay, Tim and Jen. It's not snow, it's mist. It's a special kind of weather. It makes everything look magical. Do you want to see?" He says. + +He takes their hands and walks with them in the mist. He shows them how the mist makes the trees and the flowers and the birds look different. He tells them stories about the mist. He makes them laugh. + +Tim and Jen stop crying. They start to smile. They like the mist. They think it is fun. They play with their dad in the mist. They forget about the snow. They are happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their pens and paper. They liked to draw and write things they saw or imagined. Ben drew a big dragon with green ink. Lily drew a princess with pink ink. They showed each other their pictures and smiled. + +"Your dragon is tough and scary," Lily said. "He has big teeth and fire." + +"Your princess is pretty and kind," Ben said. "She has a crown and a dress." + +They wanted to make their pictures more fun. They looked for more ink and pens. They found a big bottle of black ink on the shelf. It was their dad's ink. He used it for his work. + +"Let's use this ink," Ben said. "It will make our pictures better." + +"No, Ben," Lily said. "We should not use dad's ink. He will mind. He will be angry." + +But Ben did not listen. He took the bottle and opened it. He poured some ink on his paper. He made his dragon bigger and darker. He was happy. + +"Look, Lily," he said. "My dragon is the best." + +But he poured too much ink. The ink spilled over the paper and the table. It dripped on the floor and the rug. It made a big mess. + +"Oh no, Ben," Lily said. "You made a big mess. Dad will mind. He will be very angry." + +Ben saw the mess. He was scared. He tried to clean it with a cloth. But the cloth only made it worse. The ink spread more and more. + +"What can we do, Lily?" he said. "How can we fix it?" + +Lily thought hard. She had an idea. + +"Maybe we can hide it," she said. "We can cover it with something." + +They looked for something to cover the mess. They found a big blanket. They put it over the table and the floor and the rug. They hoped dad would not see it. + +They heard dad coming. He opened the door. He saw Ben and Lily sitting on the blanket. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "What are you doing?" + +"We are playing," Ben and Lily said. + +Dad smiled. He did not see the mess. He did not mind. + +"Can I see your pictures?" he said. + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not know what to say. +Sara loved to draw. She had many crayons and papers. She liked to draw flowers, stars, and animals. Her favorite color was pink. She used pink for everything. + +One day, she had a dream. She dreamed that she was in a big garden. There were many pink flowers. She saw a pink butterfly. It flew to her and said, "Hello, Sara. Do you like my garden?" + +Sara was happy. She said, "Yes, I do. It is very pretty. Can I draw it?" + +The butterfly said, "Of course. You can draw anything you want. But you have to value your drawings. They are special. They show your feelings and ideas." + +Sara nodded. She said, "I value my drawings. They are my friends. They make me smile." + +The butterfly smiled too. It said, "That is good. You have a gift. You can share your drawings with others. They will make them smile too." + +Sara said, "Thank you, butterfly. You are very kind. Can I draw you?" + +The butterfly said, "Yes, you can. But hurry. The dream will end soon." + +Sara took her pink crayon and drew the butterfly. She drew it with big wings and a happy face. She gave it to the butterfly. The butterfly said, "It is beautiful. Thank you, Sara. I will keep it in my heart." + +Sara said, "You are welcome, butterfly. I will keep you in my heart too." + +Then she woke up. She saw her drawing on her pillow. She smiled. She remembered her dream. She felt happy. She valued her dream and her drawing. She decided to show them to her mom and dad. She knew they would like them too. +Tim and Lily were playing with their new balloons on the lawn. They liked their balloons very much. Tim had a red balloon and Lily had a blue balloon. They were both big and shiny. + +"Look at my balloon!" Tim said. "It is the best balloon ever!" + +"No, mine is better!" Lily said. "It is the most unique balloon ever!" + +They started to argue about whose balloon was better. They pulled and tugged at each other's balloons. They did not want to share. + +Suddenly, Tim's balloon slipped out of his hand. It flew up in the air and popped on a tree branch. Tim was very sad. He cried and cried. + +Lily felt sorry for Tim. She saw that he loved his balloon as much as she loved hers. She decided to do something nice for him. + +"Here, Tim," she said. "You can have my balloon. It is unique, but it is also yours." + +She released her balloon and gave it to Tim. Tim smiled and hugged Lily. He thanked her for being so kind. + +They learned that balloons are fun, but friends are more important. They learned to share and be happy. They played with the blue balloon together on the lawn. They were both happy. +Tom and Lily were playing near the river. They liked to throw stones and watch the water splash. Sometimes they saw fish and frogs and ducks. + +"Look, Lily, a big duck!" Tom said, pointing to a white bird on the water. "Let's go and say hello." + +They ran to the edge of the river and waved at the duck. But the duck did not move or quack. It just floated on the water. + +"Hello, duck, are you sleeping?" Lily asked. + +But the duck did not answer. Tom and Lily got closer and saw that the duck was not real. It was made of plastic and had a string around its neck. + +"Hey, this is a fake duck!" Tom said, feeling the duck with his hand. "Someone put it here to trick us." + +Lily felt the duck too and nodded. She did not like the fake duck. It was not soft or warm or friendly. + +"Let's make it splash!" she said, grabbing the string. "Maybe it will be more fun then." + +Tom agreed and helped her pull the string. They lifted the fake duck and threw it into the river. The fake duck made a big splash and sank under the water. + +Tom and Lily laughed and clapped their hands. They liked the splash more than the fake duck. They decided to look for more stones and more real ducks. They had fun playing near the river. +Lily liked to play with her basket. She put her toys in it and carried it around the house. She liked to pretend she was a fairy or a princess with her basket. + +One day, she saw a big ball in the yard. She wanted to play with it, too. She ran to get it and put it in her basket. But the ball was too big and heavy for her basket. It made a hole in the bottom of the basket. The ball fell out and rolled away. + +Lily was sad. She liked her basket. It was her regular basket. She did not want a new one. She wanted to fix her basket. She ran to her mom and showed her the hole. She said, "Mom, I break my basket. Can you help me?" + +Mom looked at the basket and smiled. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can fix your basket. We just need some glue and some tape. Come on, let's go to the garage and find them." + +Lily and Mom went to the garage and found the glue and the tape. They put some glue on the hole and stuck some tape over it. They waited for the glue to dry. Then they tested the basket. It was strong again. The ball did not make a hole anymore. + +Lily was happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, Mom. You fix my basket. It is my regular basket again. I love you." + +Mom hugged her back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you, too. Now, let's go play with your basket and your ball. But be careful, okay?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She took her basket and her ball and ran to the yard. She played with them and had fun. She was careful not to break her basket again. She was a happy fairy princess. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They have fun. + +But one day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog is angry. It barks and runs at Lila and Tom. Lila and Tom are scared. They drop the ball and the kite. They run away. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He runs after the dog. He calls the dog's name. He grabs the dog's collar. He stops the dog. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" he says. "My dog is not bad. He is just scared of new things. He doesn't want to hurt you." + +Lila and Tom stop running. They look at the man and the dog. They are still scared. But they see the man is kind. He has a soft skin and a gentle voice. He protects the dog and the children. + +"Can we pet your dog?" Lila asks. + +"Yes, you can. He likes to be petted. He has a soft fur. His name is Rex." the man says. + +Lila and Tom come closer. They pet Rex. Rex wags his tail. He licks their faces. He is not angry anymore. He is happy. + +Lila and Tom smile. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. + +They make a new friend. His name is Rex. +Tom was a naughty boy. He liked to make a mess and break things. One day, he found his mom's new vase. It was shiny and pretty. Tom wanted to play with it. + +He took the vase and ran to his room. He put it on his bed and pretended it was a rocket. He made loud noises and moved the vase up and down. He did not see his mom coming. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" his mom asked. She was angry. She saw the vase on the bed. She knew it was her new vase. She had bought it for the living room. She wanted to display it on the table. + +Tom was scared. He knew he was in trouble. He tried to hide the vase under his pillow. He said, "Nothing, mom. I was just reading a book." + +His mom did not believe him. She lifted the pillow and saw the vase. It had a big crack on it. She was very sad. She said, "Tom, you are a very naughty boy. You broke my new vase. It was a gift from grandma. How could you do this?" + +Tom felt sorry. He saw his mom's tears. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not mean to break it. I just wanted to play with it. It was so shiny and pretty. Can you fix it?" + +His mom shook her head. She said, "No, Tom. I can't fix it. It is ruined. You need to learn to respect other people's things. You can't just take them and play with them. You need to ask first. And you need to be careful. You could have hurt yourself with the broken pieces." + +Tom nodded. He said, "I understand, mom. I won't do it again. I will be a good boy. Can you forgive me?" + +His mom hugged him. She said, "I love you, Tom. But you need to be more responsible. You need to help me clean up this mess. And you need to apologize to grandma. She will be very disappointed when she sees the vase." + +Tom agreed. He said, "I love you too, mom. I will help you and say sorry to grandma. And I will never touch your vase again." + +They went to the living room. They saw the table where the vase was supposed to be. It was empty. His mom said, "This is where I wanted to display the vase. It would have looked so nice here. But now it is gone." + +Tom felt bad. He said, "Maybe we can find another vase. One that is shiny and pretty. And I will help you pay for it. With my allowance." + +His mom smiled. She said, "That is very kind of you, Tom. But you don't have to do that. The vase was just a thing. What matters is that you learn from your mistake. And that you show me and grandma that you care." + +Tom nodded. He said, "I do care, mom. And I will show you and grandma. I will be a good boy. And I will display my love for you." +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for bugs and flowers. One day, they found a big mushroom under a tree. It was brown and round and had white spots on it. + +"Wow, look at this mushroom!" Lila said. "It's so pretty!" + +"Can we touch it?" Ben asked. + +"I don't know," Lila said. "Maybe it's not safe. Maybe it's poisonous." + +"Let's ask Mommy," Ben said. "She knows everything." + +They ran to the bench where Mommy was reading a book. They showed her the mushroom and asked if they could touch it. + +Mommy smiled and said, "That's a very nice mushroom, but you shouldn't touch it. It's not poisonous, but it's not good to eat either. It's called a toadstool. Some animals like toads and frogs like to sit on it, but not people." + +Lila and Ben felt sad. They wanted to play with the mushroom, but Mommy said no. They went back to the tree and looked at the mushroom. + +"It's so miserable," Lila said. "It can't be eaten, and it can't have friends. It's just sitting there alone." + +"Maybe we can make it happy," Ben said. "Maybe we can give it a kiss." + +Lila and Ben looked at each other and giggled. They leaned down and kissed the mushroom gently. Then they ran away, laughing. + +The mushroom felt a warm and ticklish sensation on its cap. It didn't know what it was, but it liked it. It felt less miserable and more cheerful. It smiled and thanked Lila and Ben for their kiss. It hoped they would come back and visit it again. +Sam likes to play with his toy motorcycle. He makes it zoom and vroom on the floor. He pretends he is a fast rider. He is happy. + +But one day, his big sister Lily wants to play with his motorcycle too. She says it is her turn. She tries to grab it from Sam. Sam does not want to share. He holds it tight. He says it is his. + +They pull and tug on the motorcycle. They are angry. They do not hear their mom calling them. + +Then, something bad happens. The motorcycle breaks. It snaps in two. The wheels fall off. The motorcycle is fragile. It is not strong. + +Sam and Lily are shocked. They are sad. They look at the broken motorcycle. They wish they did not fight. They say they are sorry. + +Their mom comes in. She sees the mess. She is not happy. She says they have to clean up. She says they have to be careful with their toys. She says they have to be nice to each other. + +Sam and Lily nod. They hug. They say they love each other. They hope they can fix the motorcycle. They learn a lesson. +Tommy loves his pet bird, Sunny. He likes to watch Sunny fly and sing in his cage. Sometimes, he opens the cage door and lets Sunny out to play. But he always puts Sunny back in the cage when he is done. + +One day, Tommy wants to show Sunny to his friend, Lily. He brings Lily to his room and opens the cage door. "Look, this is Sunny. He is very smart and pretty," Tommy says. "Can I touch him?" Lily asks. "Okay, but be gentle," Tommy says. + +Lily reaches out her hand to pet Sunny. But Sunny is scared of Lily. He flaps his wings and flies away from her. He flies around the room, looking for a place to hide. Tommy and Lily try to catch him, but he is too fast. He lands on the window sill and sees the blue sky and the green trees outside. He feels a strong urge to fly free. + +Tommy and Lily are impatient. They want Sunny to come back to the cage. They call his name and offer him seeds and water. But Sunny does not listen. He is curious about the world outside. He sees other birds flying and chirping. He wants to join them. He hops on the window screen and pushes it with his beak. The screen is loose and falls off. Sunny sees his chance and flies out of the window. + +Tommy and Lily are shocked and sad. They run to the window and look for Sunny. But he is gone. He has flown away with the other birds. Tommy cries and hugs his cage. He wishes he had not opened the cage door. He misses his pet bird, Sunny. He hopes Sunny will come back someday. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with green fruits. They want to pick some fruits. + +"Look, Ben, there are limes on the tree. They are sour and yummy. Let's get some," Lila says. + +"OK, Lila, but how can we reach them? They are too high," Ben says. + +Lila has an idea. She sees a long stick on the ground. She picks it up. + +"I can use this stick to poke the limes. You catch them when they fall, Ben," Lila says. + +"OK, Lila, I will catch them. Be careful, Lila," Ben says. + +Lila holds the stick and walks to the tree. She stretches her arm and tries to poke a lime. But the stick is too short. She stretches more and more. She loses her balance. She falls down. She hits her head on a rock. She cries. + +"Ow, ow, ow, Lila, are you OK?" Ben says. He runs to Lila. He sees blood on her head. He is scared. + +"Help, help, someone help Lila. She is hurt. She needs a doctor," Ben says. He shouts and cries. + +But no one hears them. No one comes to help them. They are alone in the park. The limes are still on the tree. They are wide and green. They are sour and yummy. But Lila and Ben can't eat them. They are sad and in pain. The end. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have a job. Their job is to feed the ducks at the pond. They have a bag of bread for the ducks. + +One day, they go to the pond. But they see a big dog. The dog is barking. The dog is running. The dog wants the bread. Anna and Ben are scared. They are uncomfortable. + +Anna says, "Let's go away. The dog is bad. The dog will take our bread. The dog will hurt us." + +Ben says, "No, let's stay. The dog is not bad. The dog is hungry. The dog needs bread. We can share our bread. The ducks have enough bread." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They do not agree. They do not know what to do. + +A man comes. The man is the dog's owner. The man says, "I'm sorry. My dog is friendly. He likes bread. He likes ducks. He likes children. He will not hurt you. Can he have some bread?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They give some bread to the man. The man gives some bread to the dog. The dog stops barking. The dog wags his tail. The dog licks the man. The dog licks Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben smile. They are not scared. They are not uncomfortable. They are happy. They have a new friend. They share their bread with the dog and the ducks. They finish their job. They go home. +Anna loved to write in her journal. She wrote about her day, her friends, her toys, and her dreams. She had a large journal with many pages and a pink cover. She kept it in her room, under her pillow. + +One day, Anna went to play with her friend Lily. She brought her journal with her, because she wanted to show Lily what she wrote. Lily liked Anna's journal, and asked if she could write in it too. Anna said yes, because she was a good friend. + +But Lily was not a good friend. She wrote mean things in Anna's journal. She wrote that Anna was silly, and ugly, and had no friends. She also drew on the pages with a black marker. She thought it was funny, but Anna did not. + +When Anna saw what Lily did, she was very sad and angry. She cried and yelled at Lily. She said that Lily was a bad friend, and that she did not want to play with her anymore. She took her journal and ran home. + +At home, Anna showed her mom what Lily did. Her mom hugged her and said that she was sorry. She said that Lily was wrong, and that Anna was smart, and pretty, and had many friends. She also said that Anna could get a new journal, and that she would help her fix the old one. + +Anna thanked her mom for being so kind and helpful. She said that she loved her mom, and that she was her best friend. She learned that writing in a journal was fun, but sharing it with someone was risky. She also learned that some friends were not true, and that she should be careful who she trusted. She decided to keep her journal in a safe place, and only show it to people who deserved it. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a bear, a ball and a book. She also had a scale that could weigh things. She liked to put her toys on the scale and see how much they weighed. + +One day, she found a new toy in her room. It was a prince. He had a crown, a cape and a sword. He looked very handsome and brave. Lily was curious about him. She picked him up and said, "Hello, prince. Who are you? Where did you come from?" + +The prince smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. I am Prince Leo. I came from a faraway land. I was looking for a friend to play with. Can I play with you?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, you can. You can play with my other toys. Do you want to see how much you weigh?" + +The prince agreed and Lily put him on the scale. The scale showed a number. Lily said, "You weigh four. You are heavier than my doll and my bear, but lighter than my ball and my book. You are just right." + +The prince said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and smart. You make me happy." + +Lily said, "You are welcome, Prince Leo. You make me happy too. Let's be friends." + +They hugged and played together. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Anna loved to visit the zoo with her mom. She liked to see all the different animals and learn their names. Her favorite animal was the hippo. She thought they were big and funny and had huge mouths. + +One day, she saw a baby hippo in the water with its mom. The baby hippo was much smaller than the mom, but it still looked like a hippo. Anna asked her mom, "Mom, how do hippos grow?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Hippos grow by eating a lot of plants and grass. They also drink a lot of water and swim a lot. They grow very fast and very strong." + +Anna watched the baby hippo swim with its mom. She saw how they moved their legs and tails in the water. She saw how they splashed and played. She said, "Mom, hippos are graceful!" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, they are. Hippos are graceful in the water, but not so much on land. They are very heavy and slow on land. But they are very happy and smart animals." + +Anna said, "I want to be a hippo when I grow up!" + +Her mom laughed and hugged her. She said, "You can be anything you want, my sweet Anna. But I think you are already very graceful and smart and happy, just like you are." +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were animals. Ben was a lion and Mia was a zebra. They ran and jumped and roared and neighed. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud ring. It was the ice cream truck. They ran to get some ice cream. They saw a man with a big hat and a big smile. He had many kinds of ice cream. + +"Hello, little animals," he said. "What do you want?" + +"I want chocolate," Ben said. + +"I want vanilla," Mia said. + +The man gave them their ice cream. He also gave them a sticker. It was a picture of a leopard. + +"Wow, a leopard!" Ben said. "He is so fast and strong and spotted." + +"Yes, he is," the man said. "But he is also very lonely. He lives far away from other animals. He has no friends." + +"That is sad," Mia said. "Why does he have no friends?" + +"Because he is different," the man said. "He does not look like other animals. He does not act like other animals. He does not sound like other animals. He is not ordinary." + +Ben and Mia looked at each other. They thought about their game. They thought about the leopard. + +"Mr. Ice Cream Man," Ben said. "Can we give our sticker to the leopard? Maybe he will like it. Maybe he will feel less lonely." + +The man smiled. He nodded. He took the sticker and put it in a big envelope. He wrote something on it. + +"Thank you, little animals," he said. "You are very kind and brave. I will send this sticker to the leopard. Maybe he will write back to you. Maybe he will be your friend." + +Ben and Mia smiled. They licked their ice cream. They felt happy. They did not care if they were different. They did not want to be ordinary. They wanted to be themselves. +Lily was a very intelligent girl who liked to help people. One day, she saw a lady crying on a bench in the park. Lily went to the lady and asked, "Why are you sad?" + +The lady said, "I lost my purse. It had my money and my phone and my keys. I don't know what to do." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I will help you. Maybe someone found your purse and put it somewhere safe. Let's look around the park." + +They walked around the park and looked for the purse. They asked some people if they had seen it, but no one had. Lily did not give up. She had a good eye and noticed things. She saw a big trash can and went to check it. She saw something shiny inside. It was the lady's purse! + +Lily said, "Look, I found your purse! It was in the trash can. Maybe someone threw it away by mistake." + +The lady was very happy and hugged Lily. She said, "Thank you so much, you are a very kind and intelligent girl. You restored my purse and my hope. How can I thank you?" + +Lily said, "You're welcome, I'm glad I could help. You don't have to thank me, but maybe you can buy me some ice cream. I like chocolate." + +The lady smiled and said, "Of course, I will buy you some ice cream. You deserve it. Come on, let's go to the ice cream shop." + +They walked to the ice cream shop and enjoyed their treat. Lily felt proud and happy. She had made a new friend and helped someone in need. She thought, "I like to restore things and make people smile." +Lily was hungry. She wanted a snack. She looked in the kitchen. She saw a box of crackers. She tried to open it, but it was too hard. She asked her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you open this for me?" Lily said. + +"Sure, honey. Here you go." Mom said. She opened the box and gave Lily some crackers. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are very compassionate." Lily said. She liked that word. It meant kind and caring. + +"You're welcome, Lily. You are very compassionate too." Mom said. She hugged Lily and smiled. + +Lily ate her snack. She shared some crackers with her teddy bear. She was happy. She loved her mom and her teddy bear. They were her compassionate friends. +Anna likes to have massages. She likes when her mom rubs her back and legs and arms. It makes her feel good and sleepy. Sometimes, her mom uses oil or lotion to make her skin soft and smooth. + +One day, Anna and her mom went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. Anna had a lot of fun, but she also got very wet. She splashed in the puddles and the fountain. Her clothes and hair and shoes were all wet. + +When they got home, her mom said, "You need a bath, Anna. You are too wet and dirty." Anna nodded. She liked baths, too. Her mom filled the tub with warm water and bubbles. She helped Anna take off her wet clothes and get in the tub. She washed her hair and body with soap and a sponge. She rinsed her with a cup of water. + +After the bath, her mom wrapped her in a big, fluffy towel. She dried her hair and body. She put on her pajamas and slippers. She said, "Now you are clean and dry, Anna. Do you want a massage?" Anna smiled. She said, "Yes, please, mom. I love massages." Her mom took her to her bed. She gave her a massage with oil. She rubbed her back and legs and arms. She sang her a lullaby. Anna felt good and sleepy. She closed her eyes and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." Her mom kissed her and said, "You are welcome, Anna. You are the best, too. I love you." They cuddled and fell asleep. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Sara has a hoop. She can roll it on the grass. Ben has a ball. He can bounce it on the ground. + +One day, they go to the park. Sara rolls her hoop. Ben bounces his ball. They have fun. But then they see a big sign. The sign says: "Raise your hoop and ball. Do not play here. The grass is new." + +Sara and Ben are sad. They do not want to stop playing. They look for another place to play. But the park is full of signs. All the signs say the same thing. + +"This is boring," Sara says. "We can't play anywhere." + +"I have an idea," Ben says. "Let's go to the swings. We can raise our hoop and ball there. And we can swing high and low." + +Sara and Ben like Ben's idea. They run to the swings. They raise their hoop and ball in the air. They swing high and low. They laugh and smile. They have fun again. They forget about the signs. They are happy. +Lily liked to dig in the dirt. She had a small shovel and a bucket. She wanted to find something interesting. One day, she saw a hole in the ground. She put her shovel in the hole and dug. She felt something soft and furry. She pulled it out. It was a mole! + +The mole was scared. It tried to run away. Lily held it in her hands. She said, "Don't be afraid. I won't hurt you. You are my new friend." The mole looked at Lily with its tiny eyes. It sniffed her with its long nose. It felt her warm and gentle touch. It stopped struggling. It said, "Hello. I am Mimi. You are nice." + +Lily was happy. She said, "Hello, Mimi. I am Lily. You are cute. Can I keep you?" Mimi thought for a moment. She said, "I like you, Lily. But I need to go back to my home. I have a family. They are waiting for me. They are important to me." + +Lily understood. She said, "I have a family too. They are important to me. I don't want to make you sad. I will take you back to your hole. But can I visit you sometimes?" Mimi nodded. She said, "Yes, you can. I would like that. You are my friend." + +Lily smiled. She carried Mimi to the hole. She put her down gently. She said, "Bye, Mimi. See you soon." Mimi said, "Bye, Lily. Thank you for being kind." She crawled into the hole. Lily waved. She felt a little sad, but also happy. She had made a new friend. She knew she would see Mimi again. She went back to her shovel and bucket. She wondered what else she would find in the dirt. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But today, they are bored. They want to do something new. + +"Let's make a candle!" Sara says. She remembers that mom has some wax and a wick in the kitchen. "We can melt the wax and put the wick in it. Then we have a candle!" + +"OK!" Tom says. He likes to make things. He follows Sara to the kitchen. They find the wax and the wick. They also find an empty jar. They think it is a good place to put the candle. + +They put the wax in a pot and the pot on the stove. They turn on the stove. They wait for the wax to melt. They talk to each other. + +"What color do you want the candle to be?" Sara asks. + +"Blue!" Tom says. "Blue is my favorite color. What about you?" + +"Red!" Sara says. "Red is my favorite color. We can mix blue and red and make purple!" + +They find some blue and red crayons. They break them and put them in the pot. The wax becomes purple. They are happy. + +They turn off the stove. They take the pot carefully. They pour the wax into the jar. They put the wick in the middle. They wait for the wax to harden. They have made a candle! + +They take the candle to their room. They put it on the table. They light it with a match. They watch the flame. It is bright and warm. They smile at each other. + +"We did a good work!" Sara says. + +"Yes, we did!" Tom says. "We made a candle!" + +They hug each other. They are proud and happy. They like their candle. They like to play together. +Sara likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pretty dress. Sara likes to brush Lily's hair and make her look nice. + +One day, Sara finds a bracelet in her mom's room. It is shiny and has many colors. Sara thinks it is very pretty. She wants to put it on Lily's wrist. She thinks Lily will like it too. + +She goes to her room and shows Lily the bracelet. She says, "Look, Lily, I have a gift for you. It is a bracelet. It will make you more pretty. Can I put it on you?" She tries to slide the bracelet on Lily's wrist, but it is too big. It falls off and rolls under the bed. + +Sara is sad. She says, "Oh no, the bracelet is too big for you, Lily. It does not fit. How can I make you happy?" + +She hears a voice from under the bed. It is her brother, Tom. Tom is bald. He has no hair on his head. He likes to hide under the bed and scare Sara. He says, "I have an idea, Sara. Why don't you give the bracelet to me? I can wear it on my head. It will make me look more funny. What do you think?" + +Sara is surprised. She looks under the bed and sees Tom. He is smiling and holding the bracelet. She says, "Tom, you are silly. You cannot wear a bracelet on your head. That is not how you wear it. It is for your wrist." + +Tom says, "But I have no wrist. I have no hair. I have nothing. Please, Sara, let me have the bracelet. It will make me happy." + +Sara thinks for a moment. She loves her brother, even if he is bald and silly. She says, "Okay, Tom, I will give you the bracelet. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me not to scare me anymore. And you have to promise me to play with me and Lily sometimes. Do you promise?" + +Tom says, "I promise, Sara. I promise. Thank you for the bracelet. You are a good sister." He puts the bracelet on his head and laughs. He looks very funny. + +Sara laughs too. She says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good brother. Come on, let's play with Lily. She likes you too." She takes Lily and Tom by the hand and they go to play. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big yellow taxi near the pond. The taxi has no driver. + +"Look, a taxi!" Anna says. "Let's go inside!" + +"No, Anna, that is foolish!" Ben says. "The taxi is not ours. We can get in trouble." + +But Anna does not listen. She runs to the taxi and opens the door. She jumps on the seat and pretends to drive. + +"Beep beep! I am a taxi driver!" Anna says. "Where do you want to go?" + +Ben shakes his head. He does not want to play with the taxi. He wants to play with the ducks. He walks to the pond and throws some bread. The ducks swim to him and quack. + +"Hello, ducks!" Ben says. "You are nice and friendly. Do you want to be my friends?" + +The ducks nod and eat the bread. Ben smiles and pets them. + +Anna gets bored with the taxi. She sees Ben and the ducks. She wants to play with them too. She gets out of the taxi and runs to the pond. + +"Wait for me, Ben!" Anna says. "I want to swim with the ducks!" + +But Anna does not see the sign. The sign says "No swimming". The pond is deep and dirty. Anna slips and falls into the water. She splashes and screams. + +"Help, help! I can't swim!" Anna says. + +Ben hears Anna. He drops the bread and runs to her. He grabs her hand and pulls her out of the water. He is wet and angry. + +"Anna, you are foolish!" Ben says. "You should not swim in the pond. It is dangerous. And you should not play with the taxi. It is not yours. You are a bad friend." + +Anna cries. She is wet and cold and sorry. She hugs Ben and says sorry. + +"Sorry, Ben. I am foolish. You are a good friend. Thank you for saving me. Can we still be friends?" + +Ben sighs. He is still wet and angry. But he is also kind. He hugs Anna and says yes. + +"Yes, Anna. We can still be friends. But next time, listen to me. And do not swim in the pond. And do not play with the taxi. OK?" + +Anna nods. She says OK. She learns her lesson. She and Ben walk to their moms. They tell them what happened. Their moms are not happy. They scold them and take them home. They give them dry clothes and hot soup. They tell them to be careful and to share and to obey. They love them and hug them. Anna and Ben say sorry and thank you. They are still friends. They are still foolish. But they are also happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who lived in a big house on a hill. They had many toys and clothes and books, but they were not happy. They always wanted more and more things, and they never shared with each other or with their friends. They were wealthy, but they were not kind. + +One day, their mom and dad took them to the park for a picnic. They saw many other children playing and laughing and having fun. They also saw a beautiful view of the city and the river and the sky. But Ben and Lily did not care. They only wanted to eat their own food and play with their own toys. + +They started to demand more and more things from their mom and dad. They wanted more sandwiches, more juice, more cookies, more balloons, more games. They did not say please or thank you. They did not listen to their mom and dad. They did not notice the view or the other children. They were rude and selfish. + +Their mom and dad were very sad and angry. They decided to teach Ben and Lily a lesson. They packed up their picnic and their toys and told them to follow them. They walked to a different part of the park, where there was a big hill. They told Ben and Lily to climb the hill and look at the view. + +Ben and Lily did not want to climb the hill. They were tired and bored and hungry. They whined and complained and cried. But their mom and dad did not listen. They made them climb the hill and look at the view. + +When they reached the top of the hill, Ben and Lily saw something they had never seen before. They saw a big slum, where many poor people lived. They saw small and dirty houses, made of wood and metal and plastic. They saw children wearing old and torn clothes, playing with sticks and stones and cans. They saw people working hard and struggling to survive. They saw a sad and ugly view. + +Ben and Lily felt a strange feeling in their hearts. They felt sorry for the poor people. They felt ashamed of their own behavior. They felt grateful for their own home and family and things. They realized how lucky they were. They realized how foolish they were. + +They looked at their mom and dad and said they were sorry. They said they wanted to share their food and toys and books with the poor children. They said they wanted to be more kind and generous and happy. They said they wanted to enjoy the view and the other children and the park. They said they wanted to change. + +Their mom and dad smiled and hugged them. They said they were proud of them. They said they loved them. They said they would help them. They said they would all go down the hill and find some poor children to share with. They said they would all have a better view of life. They said they would all be wealthy in a different way. +Lily was a patient girl. She liked to wait for her turn and share her toys. But sometimes she got bored at the doctor's office. She had to sit still and be quiet for a long time. + +One day, she brought her favorite book with her. It was a book about animals. She loved to look at the pictures and imagine that she was friends with them. She imagined that she could talk to them and play with them. + +She opened the book and saw a cute bunny. She said, "Hello, bunny. Do you want to hop with me?" She pretended to hop on her chair. + +She turned the page and saw a cute kitten. She said, "Hello, kitten. Do you want to cuddle with me?" She pretended to hug the book. + +She turned the page and saw a cute duck. She said, "Hello, duck. Do you want to quack with me?" She pretended to quack like a duck. + +She was having so much fun that she didn't notice that the doctor was ready to see her. Her mom tapped her shoulder and said, "Lily, it's your turn. Come with me." + +Lily closed the book and smiled. She said, "Bye, animals. See you later." She followed her mom to the doctor's room. She was a patient and happy girl. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to go out with Mom and Dad. Today, they go to a pizza place. Sara and Tom are happy. They want to eat pizza. + +Mom and Dad give them a menu. A menu is a paper with pictures and words. It shows what you can eat. Sara and Tom look at the menu. They see many things. They see pizza, salad, pasta, chicken, and ice cream. + +Sara likes pizza. She points to the pizza picture. She says, "I want pizza, please." Mom and Dad nod. They say, "OK, Sara. You can have pizza." + +Tom likes ice cream. He points to the ice cream picture. He says, "I want ice cream, please." Mom and Dad shake their heads. They say, "No, Tom. You can't have ice cream. Ice cream is for after. You need to eat something else first." + +Tom is sad. He does not want something else. He wants ice cream. He says, "But I want ice cream, please." He says it again and again. He is persistent. Persistent means you do not give up. + +Sara sees Tom is sad. She wants to help him. She encourages him. She says, "Tom, don't be sad. You can have ice cream later. Why don't you try pizza? Pizza is yummy. You can have cheese or pepperoni or pineapple. You can choose." + +Tom looks at Sara. He looks at the menu. He sees the pizza pictures. He thinks. He says, "OK, Sara. I will try pizza. I will have cheese pizza, please." Mom and Dad smile. They say, "Good job, Tom. You are a good boy." + +Sara and Tom hug. They are happy. They wait for their pizza. They talk and laugh. They eat their pizza. They like it. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad." Mom and Dad say, "You're welcome, Sara and Tom. We love you." + +After, they have ice cream. They share. They enjoy. They are full. They are happy. They go home. They have a good day. +Lily was a dancer. She liked to dance in her room with her music and her toys. She wore a pink dress and a shiny crown. She felt like a princess. + +But Lily was also clumsy. She often bumped into things and made a mess. Her mom was not happy. She told Lily to clean her room before dinner. Lily did not want to clean. She wanted to dance more. + +"Please, mom, can I dance a little longer?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, you have to clean your room now. It is very messy and dirty. You can dance after you clean," mom said. + +Lily was sad. She did not like to clean. She thought it was boring and hard. She looked at her room and saw her toys, her books, her clothes, and her papers everywhere. She did not know where to start. + +She picked up a toy and put it in a box. Then she picked up a book and put it on a shelf. Then she picked up a dress and put it in a closet. She did this for a long time. She was tired and bored. + +She saw her music player on her bed. She had an idea. She turned on her music and started to dance. She danced with her toy, her book, her dress, and her papers. She danced around her room and had fun. She forgot about cleaning. + +But she was still clumsy. She tripped over a box and fell on the floor. She knocked over a shelf and made the books fall. She ripped a dress and made a hole. She threw a paper and hit the window. She made a bigger mess than before. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw Lily on the floor and the mess in the room. She was angry and shocked. + +"Lily, what are you doing? This is not cleaning, this is making more mess! You are very naughty and clumsy. You have to clean your room right now, or you will not have dinner or dessert," mom said. + +Lily was scared and sorry. She did not mean to make more mess. She wanted to make mom happy. She got up and started to clean again. She did not dance anymore. She was quiet and careful. She put everything in its place. She cleaned her room until it was neat and tidy. + +Mom came back and saw the clean room. She was pleased and proud. She hugged Lily and said, "Good job, Lily, you cleaned your room very well. I am sorry I was angry. I know you love to dance, but you have to be more careful and not make a mess. You can dance after dinner, but not in your room. You can dance in the living room with me. How does that sound?" + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds great, mom. I love you. I love to dance with you. Thank you for helping me clean." + +Mom and Lily went to the kitchen and had dinner. Then they went to the living room and danced together. They had fun and laughed. They were happy. +Lily liked to gather flowers. She had a big basket and she filled it with red, yellow and blue flowers. She wanted to make a gift for her mom. She was very happy. + +But when she got home, she saw a big leak in the roof. Water was dripping on the floor. Her mom was sad. She said they had to fix the roof soon. She said they had no money for flowers. She hugged Lily and thanked her for the gift. + +Lily felt sad too. She wanted to help her mom. She had an idea. She took her basket of flowers and ran outside. She saw a sign that said "Flower Sale". She went to the man who was selling flowers. He had many flowers, but they were all the same. Lily showed him her flowers. She said they were unique. She said they were very pretty. + +The man smiled. He liked Lily's flowers. He said they were special. He said he would buy them for a good price. He gave Lily some money. Lily was very happy. She ran back home. She gave the money to her mom. She said it was for the roof. + +Her mom was surprised. She asked Lily where she got the money. Lily told her about the flower sale. She said she sold her unique flowers. She said she wanted to help her mom. Her mom was very proud. She hugged Lily and kissed her. She said Lily was unique too. She said she was the best gift ever. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, sometimes they found old toys. + +One day, they found something big and round. It was brown and soft and had holes in it. It smelled bad. + +"What is this?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it is a ball." + +They tried to roll it, but it broke apart. They saw white things inside it. They looked like stars. + +"Wow, look at the stars!" Lily said. "They are so pretty!" + +Ben touched one of the stars. It was cold and wet. He felt something move on his finger. He looked closer. He saw a tiny bug with many legs. + +"Yuck, it is a bug!" Ben said. "This is not a ball, this is rot!" + +He dropped the star and shook his hand. He ran away from the rot. + +Lily followed him. She did not like the rot either. She liked the stars, but not the bugs. + +They decided to play somewhere else. They did not want to touch the rot again. They wanted to find something nice and clean and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big, selfish cat. This cat loved to steal things from others. One day, the cat saw a small, pretty shadow on the ground. The cat wanted the shadow for itself. + +The cat tried to steal the shadow, but it was not easy. Every time the cat got close, the shadow would run away. The cat chased the shadow all day, but the shadow was too fast. + +At last, the cat was very tired. It sat down and thought, "Maybe I should not be selfish and try to steal things." The cat learned to be nice and share with others. From that day on, the cat and the shadow were friends. +Once upon a time, in a hot land, there was a little lizard. The lizard lived in a small house made of rocks. The lizard had a friend, a big bird. They played together every day. + +One day, the lizard's house broke. The lizard was sad. He asked the bird, "Can you help me restore my house?" The bird said, "Yes, I will help you. But first, we must find some rocks." + +The lizard and the bird looked for rocks. They found some, but they were too heavy for the lizard. The bird was strong and carried the rocks for the lizard. They worked together to restore the house. + +When the house was fixed, the lizard said, "Thank you, bird. You are a good friend." The bird smiled and said, "You are a good friend too, lizard." They played together again, happy in their hot land. + +The moral of the story is that friends help each other in times of need. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Many kids came to run and have fun. One little girl wanted to win the race. She put on her fast shoes and went to the starting line. + +Before the race, she saw a bottle. The bottle was dry. She filled it with water and drank. Now she was ready to run. + +The race began, and the little girl ran fast. She passed all the other kids. At the end, she crossed the finish line first. She won the race! Everyone was happy and clapped for her. The little girl smiled and drank from her bottle again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a bit different from the other kids. He liked to stare at the sky all day long. He would look up and watch the big, white clouds as they moved slowly. + +One day, Tim saw a big, round sun in the east. He stared at it for a long time. He saw the sun go up and up. It made the sky all bright and warm. Tim felt happy and smiled. + +As the sun went down, Tim saw the sky change. It was not bright anymore. It became dark and full of tiny stars. Tim knew that even though the sky looked different, it was still the same sky. He felt happy and went to sleep, ready to stare at the sky again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, in an ancient house, there was a big table. The table was very old, but people still used it every day. They put many things on the table, like plates, cups, and toys. + +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to fill the table with her favorite things. She put her teddy bear, her ball, and her favorite book on the table. She was very happy to see her things on the ancient table. + +Lily's family came to see what she did. They smiled and said, "Good job, Lily!" They all sat around the table and played with her toys. They had a fun day together with the ancient table filled with love and joy. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a rare and very big bear. The bear had a soft, long strip of fur on his back. He loved to nap under a big tree. + +One day, a small bunny came to the bear and said, "Hi, bear! I like your strip. Can we be friends?" The bear smiled and said, "Yes, bunny! Let's be friends. I am going to nap now, but we can play later." The bunny was very happy. + +Later, when the bear woke up from his nap, he saw that his strip was gone! The bear was very sad. He looked around and saw the bunny. The bunny had found the strip and brought it back to the bear. The bear was very happy and said, "Thank you, bunny! You are a good friend." They played together and had lots of fun. From that day on, the bear and the bunny were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little princess named Lily. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy, the king and queen. Lily loved to play with her toys and act like she was a big queen too. + +One day, Lily was in her room acting like a queen. She put on her mommy's big dress and her daddy's big hat. She said, "I am Queen Lily, and I will help everyone be happy!" She walked around her room, talking to her toys like they were her friends. + +Just then, her mommy came into the room and saw Lily acting like a queen. Her mommy smiled and said, "Oh, my little princess, you are doing a great job acting like a queen! Let's play together and make everyone in our kingdom happy!" Lily and her mommy played all day, acting like queens and making their toys happy. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a big dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a little cat named Lily sitting by a tree. Lily looked sad and confused. Max asked, "Why are you sad, Lily?" + +Lily said, "I am very tired, but I can't take a nap. My soft bed is gone." Max wanted to help, so he said, "I can lend you my bed! Let's go to my house." + +Max and Lily went to Max's house. Max showed Lily his big, soft bed. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Max!" Lily took a nice nap on Max's bed. When she woke up, she felt much better. Max and Lily became good friends and played together every day. +One day, a wise old owl sat on a tree. He knew a lot and liked to help others. Many animals would come to him with questions. The owl felt happy when he could help them. + +One day, a little bunny came to the wise owl. The bunny had a question, but he could not remember it. He had forgotten his question. The wise owl saw the bunny was sad and wanted to help. + +The wise owl told the bunny to think of things that made him happy. The bunny thought of his family, his friends, and playing in the grass. Soon, the bunny remembered his question. He asked the wise owl how to be a good friend. The wise owl smiled and told the bunny to be kind, share, and listen. The bunny thanked the wise owl and went to play with his friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to eat avocados. One day, Tom's mom told him that a man would deliver a big box of avocados to their house. + +Tom was very alert and excited. He waited near the door and looked out the window. He saw a big truck coming down the street. The truck stopped in front of his house. The man got out of the truck and brought the box of avocados to the door. Tom said, "Thank you for the avocados!" + +Tom and his mom opened the box and saw many green avocados. They were happy. Tom's mom said, "Let's make some yummy avocado toast!" Tom helped his mom make the toast and they both enjoyed eating it. From that day on, Tom always looked forward to the avocado delivery. +Once upon a time, there was a fine cat named Coffee. Coffee loved to play with his toy ball. He would run and jump all day. + +One day, Coffee could hear a loud noise outside. He went to see what it was. He saw a big dog barking at a tree. Coffee was scared but wanted to help. + +Coffee ran to the dog and, with a big meow, he scared the dog away. The dog ran off and the tree was safe. Coffee felt very proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a fancy cat named Lucy. Lucy loved to play with string. One day, she found a long, colorful string in her house. + +Lucy said, "Wow! This string is so pretty! I want to play with it." She started to run and speed around the house, pulling the string behind her. The string made her feel so happy. + +As Lucy played, her friend, a small dog named Max, came over. Max saw the string and said, "Can I play too?" Lucy smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together!" So, Lucy and Max played with the string all day, speeding around the house and having lots of fun. +One day, a big, hairy dog named Max wanted to see a movie. He thought it would be fun to invite his friends to watch it with him. So, he went to his friend, a small cat named Lucy, and said, "Lucy, do you want to see a movie with me?" + +Lucy was very happy and said, "Yes, Max! I would love to see a movie with you." They both went to invite more friends to join them. They invited a bird named Sam and a rabbit named Daisy. All the friends were excited to see the movie together. + +But when they reached the movie place, they saw a big sign that said "No pets allowed." Max, Lucy, Sam, and Daisy were very sad. They could not see the movie together. They all went back home with sad faces, wishing they could have watched the movie. +Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a pink cat named Bella. Bella had a big whip that she used to play with her friends. They would dare each other to do fun things with the whip. + +One day, Bella's friend, Tim, dared her to jump over a big rock with her whip. Bella was scared, but she wanted to try. She ran fast and jumped with the whip in her hand. But, she did not jump high enough. + +Bella fell and hurt her leg. She cried and her friends felt sad. They knew they should not have dared Bella to do something dangerous. From that day, they learned to be more careful and not to dare their friends to do bad things. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a girl named Lily. Lily was very creative. She loved to draw big pictures and make pretty things with her hands. One day, she found a basket in her room. She thought, "I will make something fun with this basket!" + +Lily started to put her toys in the basket. She put her teddy bear, her ball, and her blocks in it. Then, she took the basket outside to play. Lily was so happy with her new toy basket. She played with it all day long. + +But when the sun went down, Lily could not find her toy basket. She looked everywhere for it. She looked under the tree, behind the bush, and in the sandbox. But the basket was gone. Lily was very sad and started to weep. Her mom saw her crying and came to help. Together, they found the basket in the tall grass. Lily was so happy to have her toy basket back. She hugged her mom and they went inside to have dinner. +One day, a little spider was troubled. He wanted to cook for his friends but didn't know how. He walked up to a big tree and met a kind bird. The spider asked the bird, "Can you help me cook for my friends?" + +The bird said, "Yes, I can help you cook. Let's make some yummy food together." The spider and the bird went to the kitchen. They cooked a big pot of soup. The spider stirred the soup and the bird added some tasty things. + +When the soup was ready, the spider and the bird shared it with their friends. All the animals loved the soup. The spider was not troubled anymore. He was happy that he learned how to cook and could share the yummy food with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a tidy room with many toys. He liked to draw and color with his crayons. One day, Tim was drawing a big sun and some trees. But, he made a mistake. He needed an eraser to fix it. + +Tim looked for the eraser in his tidy room. He found it under his bed. It was a magic eraser! When he used it on the paper, the mistake went away. Tim was very happy. + +Then, Tim saw his friend Tom had a little cut on his arm. Tim wanted to help. He took the magic eraser and gently rubbed it on Tom's cut. The cut healed! Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, Tim!" They played together with their toys in the tidy room. +Once upon a time, there was a small, modest house in the woods. In this house, there lived a kind family. There was a mommy, a daddy, and a little girl named Lily. They all loved each other very much. + +One day, it started to rain. The rain fell hard and fast. The family needed to protect themselves from getting wet. So, they stayed in their house, which was a good shelter from the rain. + +Lily liked to play in the rain, but she knew she needed to stay in the house to stay dry. She watched the rain from the window and saw a little bird outside. The bird needed a shelter too. So, Lily asked her mommy and daddy if they could help the bird. They all went outside with an umbrella to protect them from the rain. They found a small box and put the bird in it. Now, the bird had a modest shelter too, and they all were happy and safe. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little bunny named Ben. Ben loved to eat all day long. His favorite foods were carrots, apples, and grass. One day, Ben met a big bear named Bob. Bob was very big, and Ben thought he was incredible. + +"Wow, you're so big! How did you get so big?" asked Ben. Bob smiled and said, "I eat a lot of food, little bunny. I eat so much that my weight gets bigger and bigger." Ben thought about it and decided he wanted to be big like Bob. So, he started to eat more and more. + +Ben ate so much that he started to feel sick. He didn't understand why he wasn't getting bigger like Bob. One day, Ben met a wise old owl named Oliver. Oliver saw how sad Ben was and asked him what was wrong. Ben told him he wanted to be big like Bob, but he just felt sick from eating too much. + +Oliver smiled and said, "Little bunny, you don't need to be big like Bob. You are incredible just the way you are." Ben thought about it and realized that Oliver was right. He didn't need to be big like Bob to be incredible. So, Ben decided to be happy with his own weight and enjoy eating his favorite foods without feeling sick. And from that day on, Ben was a happy and healthy little bunny. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. It was cold outside, so Mia wore her warm coat. When they got to the park, Mia saw a big tree. She wanted to climb it. Her mom said, "Be careful, Mia!" + +Mia climbed the tree and found a small bird. The bird looked cold and tired. It let out a big yawn. Mia felt sad for the bird. She took off her coat and wrapped it around the bird to keep it warm. + +The bird looked at Mia and said, "Thank you, Mia!" The bird was grateful for the warm coat. Mia was happy to help the bird. They played together in the park until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a long cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with his toy screw. One day, Tom lost his toy screw under the big chair. He tried to get it, but his paw was not long enough. + +Tom went to his friend, the dog named Max. Tom said, "Max, I need help. My toy screw is under the chair. My paw is not long enough." Max said, "I will help you, Tom." + +Max used his long nose to reach under the chair. He got the toy screw out and gave it to Tom. Tom was very happy to receive his toy screw back. He said, "Thank you, Max!" They played together all day long. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to school. It was a Tuesday. Tim was happy because he was going to learn something new. He wanted to be successful. + +In class, the teacher said, "Today, we will learn how to count to ten." Tim listened to the teacher and tried to remember the numbers. He wanted to be successful. The teacher showed Tim and his friends how to count on their fingers. + +After school, Tim went home and told his mom, "Mom, today I learned how to count to ten!" His mom was so proud of him. She said, "Good job, Tim! You are successful!" Tim smiled and felt happy because he learned something new on Tuesday. +Once upon a time, there was a kind cat named Lucy. Lucy lived in a small house with her best friend, a little girl named Lily. They played together every day and had lots of fun. One day, a big dog came into their yard. Lucy was scared and wanted to escape. + +Lucy said, "Please, Lily, help me escape from the big dog." Lily knew just what to do. She picked up Lucy and they ran inside the house. The big dog could not get in. Lucy and Lily were safe. + +After that, Lucy and Lily played inside the house. They were happy and safe together. The big dog went away, and they could play outside again. Lucy was thankful to Lily for being so kind and helping her escape. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a red chair. The red chair was very important because it helped to support people when they sat down. It was a very good and helpful chair. + +One day, the red chair was moved to the bathroom. It was now next to the bathtub. The red chair felt happy because it could support people when they needed to use the bathroom. + +A little girl named Lily saw the red chair in the bathroom. She was happy because it meant she could sit on the chair while her mommy helped her get ready for bed. The red chair felt proud to support Lily and her mommy in the bathroom. And they all lived happily ever after. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the doctor with his mom. The doctor said, "Tim, you need an x-ray." Tim did not know what an x-ray was, but he was brave. + +In the x-ray room, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue said, "I had an x-ray too. It helps the doctor see inside us." Tim felt better and they became friends. + +After the x-ray, the doctor told Tim he was successful. Tim was happy and so was his mom. Tim learned that being brave and making friends can help you feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy cat named Tom. Tom lived in a big house with a nice family. Every day, Tom would play with his toys and take long naps. + +One day, Tom saw a big mess in the house. The family had been playing and left toys everywhere. Tom wanted to help. He started to clean the mess. He picked up the toys and put them away. + +When the family came back, they saw the clean room and were very happy. They knew it was Tom who helped them. They gave Tom a big hug and a special treat. Tom felt proud and loved. From then on, Tom helped to clean the house whenever he could. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lucy. She had a favorite toy, a bunny named Mr. Fluffy. Mr. Fluffy was old and had a big hole in his side. Lucy was sad because Mr. Fluffy needed a stitch to fix the hole. + +Lucy's mom saw that she was sad and wanted to help improve Mr. Fluffy. She took a needle and thread and began to sew the hole. With every stitch, Mr. Fluffy started to look better and better. + +When her mom was done, Lucy looked at Mr. Fluffy and smiled. The small stitch made Mr. Fluffy look like new again. Lucy hugged her mom and said thank you. Now, Lucy and Mr. Fluffy could play and be happy together again. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to stretch in the warm sun. One day, she saw a picture on the wall. It was a picture of a big fish. Kitty thought the fish looked very tasty. + +Kitty's friend, Doggy, came over to play. Doggy saw the picture too. "Wow, that's a big fish," said Doggy. Kitty agreed, "Yes, it's very big. I wish I could catch a fish like that." + +Kitty and Doggy decided to go to the pond to try to catch a big fish. They played and splashed in the water all day. Even though they didn't catch a big fish like in the picture, they had lots of fun together. And when they got tired, they stretched out in the sun and took a nap. +One day, it began to rain outside. The rain was soft and fun to play in. A little girl named Lily wanted to play a game with her friends. She thought of a fun quiz they could all do together. + +Lily was very bossy, but her friends liked her. She told her friends, "Let's play the quiz game!" They all agreed and were excited to play. Lily asked them easy questions like, "What color is the sky?" and "What sound does a dog make?" Her friends laughed and had fun answering the questions. + +After the quiz, they all went outside to play in the rain. They splashed in puddles and danced around. Even though Lily was bossy, they all had a great time playing the quiz and in the rain. They were happy to have a friend like Lily. +Once upon a time, in a big wood, there was a hidden house. In the house lived a kind man named Tom. Tom had a big dog named Spot. They liked to play and spend time together in the wood. + +One day, Tom and Spot found a big box. The box was hidden behind a tree. Tom said, "What is in the box?" Spot wagged his tail. They took the box home to see what was inside. + +The next day, Tom and Spot opened the box. Inside, they found a map. The map showed them a special place in the wood. They spent the day looking for the special place. When they found it, there was a big pile of toys! Tom and Spot played with the toys all day long. They were so happy they found the hidden box and the special place in the wood. +One day, Tim saw a big truck on the road. The truck was weak, and it could not go fast. Tim wanted to help the truck. He walked up to the truck driver and said, "Can I help your truck?" + +The truck driver smiled and said, "Yes, please. My truck is weak, and I need help to make it strong again." + +Tim and the truck driver worked together to fix the truck. They found some strong parts and put them on the truck. Soon, the truck was strong and fast again. + +The truck driver was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Tim. You made my truck strong again. Now, I can go fast and do my work." + +Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help." And they both waved goodbye as the truck drove away. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful vase. It sat on a table in the living room. The vase was very pretty and everyone liked it. + +One day, the vase wanted to change. It was tired of being the same all the time. So, it asked the sun for help. The sun smiled and said, "I can help you change, little vase." + +The next day, the sun shined on the vase. The vase started to change colors. It turned red, then blue, then green. Everyone was happy to see the vase change. They clapped and laughed. The vase was happy too, because it was not the same anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty flower that wanted to bloom. It lived in a big garden with other flowers. The pretty flower loved to learn math. It thought math was very useful. + +One day, the pretty flower met a new friend, a little bug. The little bug also liked math. They had fun doing math together. The pretty flower was very happy to have a friend who liked math too. + +But then, one day, the little bug ate the pretty flower's leaves. The pretty flower could not grow anymore. It could not bloom and it was very sad. The pretty flower learned that not all friends are good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big stadium. In the stadium, there was a race with cars. The cars were very fast and loud. The people in the stadium were happy to see the race. The cars made the stadium very dirty and filthy. + +One car was different. It could go reverse very fast. The driver of the car wanted to show everyone how fast he could go in reverse. He thought it would be fun and everyone would like it. + +The driver started to go reverse very fast. But he did not see a big wall behind him. The car hit the wall very hard. The people in the stadium were not happy. The race stopped and everyone went home. The driver was sad and the car was broken. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a normal boy who loved to play with his toys and run in the park. One day, Tim found out he had to take an exam at school. He did not know what an exam was, so he asked his mom. + +"Mom, what is an exam?" Tim said. His mom smiled and said, "An exam is a test you take at school to show what you know." + +The next day, Tim went to school for his exam. He was a little scared, but he knew he had to be brave. When he got to school, he took a deep breath and stepped into his classroom. His teacher, Mrs. Brown, handed him the exam. + +Tim looked at the exam and started to answer the questions. He tried his best and soon finished the exam. When he was done, he felt happy and proud of himself. Tim stepped out of the classroom with a big smile on his face, knowing he had done his best. +Once upon a time, there was a rare castle in a big forest. In this castle, there lived a kind king, a queen, and their little dog. They were all very happy together. + +One sunny day, the king and queen decided to go for a walk in the forest. The little dog wanted to come too. They walked and walked until they found a big hill. The king had an idea. He said, "Let's push a big ball down the hill!" + +So, the king, the queen, and the little dog all pushed a big ball down the hill. The ball went very fast and they all laughed. The little dog barked with joy. + +After they had fun with the ball, they walked back to their rare castle. They had a big feast with yummy food and played games. The king, the queen, and the little dog were very happy and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a race. In this race, there were many regular animals. There was a dog, a cat, a bird, and a fish. They all wanted to win the race. + +The race began. The dog ran fast, the cat jumped high, the bird flew in the sky, and the fish swam in the water. They all tried their best to win the race. The other animals watched and cheered for their friends. + +At the end of the race, the animals learned that they all belong in the race, no matter how fast or slow they are. They were all happy and played together. The dog, the cat, the bird, and the fish became good friends. They knew that they are all special in their own way. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy lived in a big tree. One day, Billy wanted to make a new nest. He needed twigs to make his nest. So, he flew around to find some. + +Billy found a flexible twig on the ground. He was very happy. He thought, "This twig will be great for my nest!" Billy picked up the twig and flew back to his tree. + +Billy started to make his nest with the flexible twig. But, the twig was too flexible. It would not stay in place. Billy tried and tried, but he could not make his nest. In the end, Billy was sad because he could not have a new nest. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to eat many things, but his favorite was celery. He thought celery was incredible! Every day, he would hop around the forest, looking for celery to munch on. + +One day, Bob met another bunny named Lucy. Lucy was sad because she had lost her way in the forest. Bob wanted to help her. "Do you love celery too?" Bob asked Lucy. "Yes, I do!" she replied. So, Bob decided to share his incredible celery with Lucy. They both enjoyed eating it together. + +As they ate, Bob and Lucy became good friends. They played and hopped around the forest together. Soon, they found Lucy's home. Lucy was so happy and thanked Bob for his help. The two bunnies learned that sharing and helping others can make you feel incredible too. And from that day on, they always shared their love for celery with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big envelope. She wanted to send a letter to her friend, Tom. But Sue needed help. She was too small to reach the mailbox. Sue felt uncomfortable asking for help. She thought she could do it all by herself. + +Sue tried to climb up to the mailbox. She tried and tried, but she could not reach it. Sue was sad. Then, her big brother, Sam, saw her. He asked, "Do you need help, Sue?" Sue nodded her head. Sam helped Sue put the envelope in the mailbox. Sue was happy. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. We all need help sometimes, and it's better to ask than to be uncomfortable and not get things done. +Once upon a time, in a beautiful forest, there lived a reindeer. This reindeer was very special. He had a big job to do. He had to help Santa with a big order. + +One day, the reindeer went to Santa's house. Santa told the reindeer about the order. The order was to give toys to all the kids. The reindeer was very happy to help. Santa gave the reindeer a big red bag full of toys. + +The reindeer knew he had to be fast. He went to the first house and left a toy. Then, he went to the next house and left another toy. He did this for many houses. The reindeer was very tired, but he knew he had to finish the order. + +At last, the reindeer went to the last house. He left the last toy and knew his job was done. The reindeer went back to Santa's house. Santa was very happy with the reindeer. They both knew they had made the kids very happy with the big order. The reindeer felt very proud of his job. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Spot. He loved to play in the soil and dig holes. One day, he found a big ball in the soil. Spot was very happy. + +Spot saw a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing with a toy car. Spot wanted to play with Tim, so he decided to follow him. Tim saw Spot and laughed. He was happy to have a new friend. + +Together, they played with the toy car and the big ball. They had a lot of fun in the soil. Spot was a good friend to Tim. They were very happy and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a beach. The beach was very filthy. It had a lot of trash on it. The people who lived near the beach were sad. They wanted to play on the beach, but they could not because it was too dirty. + +One day, a little girl named Amy decided to help. She put on her hat and gloves and went to the beach. She picked up all the trash she could find. She put the trash in big bags. She worked very hard. + +Soon, other kids saw Amy and they wanted to help too. They all worked together to clean the beach. After a long day, the beach was no longer filthy. It was clean and beautiful. The kids were happy because they could play on the beach again. They promised to keep the beach clean and help each other. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a man named Tom. Tom loved to work in his garden. He grew many cool fruits like apples, bananas, and oranges. Tom's garden was the best in the village. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Sue came to visit Tom's garden. She saw the cool fruits and asked, "Can I have some fruit, please?" Tom smiled and said, "Of course! You can pick any fruit you like." + +Sue picked a big red apple and took a bite. "Yum! This is the best fruit I have ever had!" she said. Tom was happy to share his fruits with Sue. They spent the whole day picking and eating the cool fruits from the garden. From that day on, Tom and Sue became the best of friends, and they worked together in the garden every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, she found a big cherry tree in her yard. The cherry tree had many red cherries on it. Lucy thought the cherries were beautiful and wanted to decorate her room with them. + +Lucy asked her mom, "Can I use the cherries to decorate my room?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful. They might make a mess." Lucy was very happy and started picking cherries from the tree. She was persistent and did not stop until she had a big basket full of cherries. + +Lucy took the cherries to her room and started to decorate. She put cherries on her bed, her table, and her chair. When she was done, her room looked so pretty and colorful. Lucy was very proud of her work and showed her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lucy! Your room looks beautiful with the cherries." And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a sad girl named Lily. She was sad because her mattress was old and not soft anymore. She could not sleep well at night. + +One day, her mom had an idea. "Let's mail a letter to the mattress store and ask for a new mattress!" she said. Lily liked the idea and helped her mom write the letter. + +A few days later, a big truck came to their house. The truck had a new mattress for Lily! She was so happy. That night, Lily slept very well on her new mattress, and she was not sad anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her wealthy mommy and daddy. They had a nice garden where pretty flowers would grow. + +One sunny day, Lily saw her daddy reading a newspaper. She asked, "Daddy, what is that?" Her daddy smiled and said, "This is a newspaper, Lily. It tells us about things happening in the world." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want to grow a newspaper in our garden!" Her daddy laughed and said, "We can't grow a newspaper, but we can grow more flowers." + +So, Lily and her daddy planted more seeds in their garden. They watered them every day, and soon, the flowers began to grow. Lily was very happy to see the flowers grow, and she knew that even if she couldn't grow a newspaper, she could still help make their garden beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a big kitchen. In the kitchen, there was a sink. The sink was very organized. The sink liked to be clean and tidy. + +One day, a spoon and a fork had a fight near the sink. The spoon said, "I am better at eating soup." The fork said, "No, I am better at eating cake." They could not agree. + +A wise cup saw the fight and said, "Stop fighting! You both are good at different things. Spoon, you are good at soup. Fork, you are good at cake. Now, let's be friends and stay organized in the sink." The spoon and fork agreed, and they all lived happily in the clean, organized sink. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful dog named Max. Max liked to play with his ball and run in the park. Max had a friend named Lily. Lily was a little girl who liked to laugh and play with Max. They were best friends. + +One day, Max and Lily were playing in the park. Max did not know where his ball was. Max looked sad. Lily wanted to help Max find his ball. They looked under the tree, near the flowers, and by the swings. But they could not find the ball. + +Then, a kind boy saw Max and Lily looking for the ball. He said, "I found a ball today. Is this your ball, Max?" Max wagged his tail and barked happily. The boy gave Max his ball back. Max and Lily were so happy. They played with the ball all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly loved to spread its wings and fly high in the sky. It was so happy to see all the pretty flowers and trees below. + +One day, the butterfly saw a big, shiny prize. It was a golden cup with a big red ribbon. The butterfly wanted to win the prize, so it joined a race with other butterflies. They all had to fly from one tree to another tree. + +The race started, and all the butterflies spread their wings and flew as fast as they could. The beautiful butterfly was very fast and flew past all the other butterflies. It reached the other tree first and won the prize! The beautiful butterfly was so happy and proud to have the big, shiny prize. +Once upon a time, there were two little kids named Sam and Joe. Sam was very obedient and never made his mom angry. Joe, however, was a bit naughty and never seemed to obey his mom. + +One day, their mom took them to the park. Sam was so excited and enjoyed running around, looking at the animals and swinging on the swings. Joe, however, wanted to play with the hoop. + +"Come and play with me," said Joe, holding the hoop. + +But Sam did not want to play with the hoop. He simply just wanted to enjoy the park and have fun. + +So Joe got mad at Sam and threw the hoop on the ground. He ran away, leaving his brother crying. + +Sam was very sad and watched as Joe got in trouble for being naughty. Joe had been really bad and now his mom was angry with him. + +Sam had learned a lesson that day. His mom taught him to always be obedient and not do naughty things, like Joe had done. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named John. He loved to play on the beach and make sandcastles. One day, he saw some people riding the surf. He thought it looked so fun and he wanted to give it a try. + +John walked up to the people and asked nicely, “Can I request to surf?†+ +The people shook their heads no and said, “You are too young and it is too dangerous.†But John continued to beg and plead, until the people gave in and said they would let him try it. + +They handed him a fake surfboard and said it would be good enough for a beginner. When John hopped on, he quickly realized the board was much too weak and it shattered in two! + +John was so sad. He wanted to surf so badly, but it was not meant to be. He promised himself that next time he would ask an adult first, before making a request. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sally. Sally was three years old and she liked to draw with crayons. Every day, she would get out her box of crayons and draw something. + +One day, Sally was drawing with her crayon. She was almost finished with her picture when the crayon broke! Sally was very sad and angry. + +Then, Sally heard a loud noise. It sounded scary! Sally looked around and she saw a monster. The monster said "Give me your crayon!" + +Sally was scared. She shook her head and said "No!" + +The monster got closer and said "Give me your crayon or I will eat you!" + +Sally started to cry. She didn't want to give her crayon to the monster. + +But then, Sally had an idea. She said "I will finish my picture, then you can have my crayon." + +The monster agreed and Sally quickly finished her picture. The monster smiled and said "Thank you" before taking the crayon and walking away. + +Sally was relieved. She had finished her picture and the scary monster was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emme. She was playing at the park, running and laughing until she spotted a beautiful pink skirt lying on the grass. She was so excited, she just had to touch it! + +She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no. "You can't take something that doesn't belong to you," her mom said. + +But Emme couldn't let it go, so she snuck back to the park when her mom wasn't looking and touched it one more time. + +The next day, the police came to Emme's house and brought her to the station. It turned out the skirt belonged to the mayor's daughter and he was angry. No matter how much apology Emme and her mom gave, the mayor said she had to pay a big fine for stealing it. + +Emme was very sad. She felt bad that she didn't listen to her mom and hadn't been grateful for what she already had. She promised herself never to do something like that again. + +The moral of the story is to be grateful for what you have and never take something that isn't yours! +Once upon a time there were two best friends, a bunny and a bear. The bunny was brown and the bear was white. + +One day the bunny wanted to start a fun game. He hopped over to the bear and asked, "Let's play a game! What do you think?" + +The bear said, "That sounds great! What game should we play?" + +The bunny said, "Let's play hide and seek! You go and hide, and I will go find you." + +The bear smiled and ran off to find a place to hide. The bunny started counting to 10. When he had finished counting, he started looking for the bear. He searched everywhere but he couldn't find it. + +Then suddenly he heard a noise behind him. He quickly turned around and there was the bear! He had hidden inside a brown bush. + +The bunny laughed and said, "That was a good hiding spot!" + +The bear smiled and they both cheered. The game had come to an end, but they had both had lots of fun. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jim and Sam. Jim was a jolly boy and Sam was a brave girl. They both loved to zip around in their backyard. + +One day, Jim dared Sam to climb the tallest tree in the backyard. Sam was afraid, but she was also brave. She knew she could make it, so she took the dare. + +Jim gave Sam a big smile and clapped his hands in excitement. He watched as Sam slowly made her way up the tree. Sam was careful and went slowly step-by-step. + +When Sam finally made it to the top, Jim gave her a big hug. They both laughed and zipped around the backyard, happy that they had made it through the dare. They were now even better friends than before! +Once there was a very small and brave boy. He was walking by a river and saw an old bridge. He wanted to cross it but it was very dangerous. He was so curious he decided to try it. + +Suddenly he heard a loud noise and saw that a part of the bridge had broken. He was very scared and started to cry. He yelled to the sky, “Help me!†+ +Just then he heard a voice. It said, “You should be more careful! Don’t go on bridges that look bad!†+ +He looked up and watched sadly as the bridge continued to break apart. He was now stuck on the other side of the river and very miserable. He cried and yelled for help again, but no one answered. He was all alone in the cold and miserable night. + +The brave little boy was never seen again. The bridge had broken and taken him away. +Once upon a time, there was a village full of wonderful people. Every evening, they would gather around the fire and tell stories to each other. + +One night, a terrible thief came to the village. He snuck into the people’s homes and took all of their treasures. He didn’t belong in the village, but no one could stop him. + +The people of the village were sad and scared. Every night, the thief came closer to their homes and they didn’t know what to do. + +Finally, a brave man stepped forward and gathered all of the people together. He offered to help the village stop the thief. + +The people agreed and the brave man set out to catch the thief. But the thief was too smart and evaded capture. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to come together and work hard in order to protect the people and places we care about. The people of the village learned that it is important to stay alert and be brave when faced with a terrible situation. +Once upon a time there was a shy girl who loved to collect stuff. She never liked to show her stuff to other people. She filled her pockets with all sorts of things. + +One day, she went to the park and saw a group of children playing. She wanted to join them, but she was too shy. She watched them from behind a bush. + +Suddenly, they all shouted with joy. They had found something on the ground. The girl was curious and wanted to see what it was. She peeped out from behind the bush. + +It was a small box overflowing with lots of colourful stuff. They asked her to join them, but she was still too shy. The other children told her that she could take some of the stuff in the box. + +The shy girl was so excited. She filled her pockets with lots of the stuff from the box. She thanked the other children and said goodbye. + +The girl was very happy. She had found stuff and made a new friend. From that day on, she was never as shy as before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was very hungry but all she had was some soup. She was very sad, but then she heard something! It was her mom saying, "Hurry! I have a fair surprise for you!" + +Mary was excited and she rushed to find her mom. When she found her, her mom had a bowl of soup. It was special soup, with lots of carrots and cheese. + +Mary said, "Mommy, is the soup fair?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, it is very fair. Enjoy!" + +Mary smiled and said, "Thank you mommy!" She ate the soup and it was delicious. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty truck. It was so clean and shiny that birds came to take a look. They thought it was so beautiful. + +Every morning, the truck got a special clean. The driver scrubbed and brushed to make it sparkle and shine. When the truck was finished, it was so pretty. + +The truck went on a very long journey. It visited many places, carrying lots of important things. All the while, the truck stayed so clean. + +When the truck finally came home, it looked even prettier than ever before. Everyone smiled and clapped because they loved the truck so much. + +From then on, the truck stayed clean and pretty. And with each wash, it shone like new. +Bob was walking through the park when he suddenly heard a noise. It sounded like a sad sigh. He went to investigate and saw a small animal stuck in a trap. Bob felt so sorry for the little creature and quickly looked for something to help it. He found a long stick and tried to reach the trap and set the animal free. Just when he was about to release it, a man ran towards Bob and shouted "that’s my trap, leave it alone". + +The man explained that the animal was a rat and it would be useful for catching other animals. Bob sighed in disappointment and reluctantly left the trap. As he walked away, Bob heard the animal squeak in distress. Bob felt a little helpless, he had tried his best to save it but it was not to be. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was so persistent! She never gave up, no matter what. She was playing outside, when suddenly she saw something beautiful in the sky. It blinked and shone in the sun. + +The little girl thought it was an angel! She couldn't believe it. She'd never seen an angel before! She looked up at the beautiful, glittering angel and remembered it in her heart forever. + +After that, the little girl focused on being persistent. She practiced and practiced, believing that with enough effort she could reach the sky and find the angel again. She worked hard, but she always remembered the angel. + +And that's why the little girl became so persistent - because she remembered the angel who showed her that with hard work, anything was possible. +Once upon a time there was a large chicken. It was so big that it filled the whole room. Suddenly, it spoke. + +"Please," it said, softly. "Please help me." + +A brave three year old child in the room was very curious. + +"Why do you need help?" she asked. + +The large chicken replied, "I want to take a flight around the world, but I can't do it alone. Will you help me?" + +The little girl was very excited, and she +agreed to help the chicken. She climbed onto the large chicken's back. The chicken flapped its wings and took off into the air. + +The little girl and the large chicken flew around the world. They saw interesting sights as they flew. + +But soon, the large chicken became too tired. They dropped into the sea and the little girl never made it back home. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Jill, who were playing baseball in the park. Tim was very excited, so he took out his spray and sprayed it on the ball to make it shine even more. Jill was clever, so she sprayed some water on the ball instead. + +When they played, the ball shone beautifully under the sun and flew even further when Tim hit it. But when Jill hit the ball, it flew even further than before. + +"Wow! How did you do that?" asked Tim. Jill smiled and replied: "I kept it simple and used water instead of spray." + +The moral of the story is to always think outside of the box. Sometimes the simple solution is the best. +Once upon a time there was a little silver bird. She wanted to fly high and far, so she worked extra hard to practise. Every day she fluttered and soared up, up and up. + +One day, the bird tried to fly higher than ever by herself. But a strong wind blew her away and she couldn't get back. She was so scared! + +The little bird flew and flew until she came to a tough mountain peak. She decided to take a rest there, so she tucked her wings in and perched on a rock. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was a mountain eagle calling out to her. The eagle had seen the little bird struggling in the wind and was worried. He said, “What are you doing here?†+ +The bird replied, “I was trying to fly and the wind made me fly too far! Will you help me get home again?†+ +The eagle was very kind, so he nodded and said, “Follow meâ€. Taking the bird on his back, the eagle flew powerfully and soon the little bird was safely back home. From then on, she knew that if she ever got lost she could rely on her new eagle friend. +Mark was a 3 year old boy who loved exploring. He wanted to go on an adventure, so one day he decided to leave the city and go on a journey. + +He gathered some things he needed and said goodbye to his mum. + +“Be careful, Mark," said his mum. "It can be hard in the big city.†+ +Mark nodded and said, “Don't spoil my fun! I'll be back soon!†+ +Mark had a wonderful time on his journey. He saw all kinds of things, ate lots of delicious food and met some new friends. But the city was very hard and Mark had to work hard to find his way back home. + +But eventually, he made it back to his mum. + +"Welcome home, Mark!" said his mum, giving him a big hug. + +Mark smiled and said, “That was a great adventure! I can't wait to go again!†+Toby and his mom were walking in the park. Toby saw a big bush in the middle of the path. He wanted to see what was behind it. + +Toby said to his mom, "Mom, can I remove the bush?" + +His mom looked at the bush, then smiled and said, "Yes Toby, you can try to remove it." + +Toby was excited. He pushed and pulled the bush, but it didn't move. He was getting tired. + +His mom said, "It looks like the bush is stuck. Let me help." + +Toby and his mom both removed the bush, and behind it was a secret meadow full of beautiful flowers. Toby was happy and excited as he ran around picking flowers and singing. His mom was happy too, because she saw how much fun Toby was having. +Once upon a time there was a patient boy. He was three years old and very mild. His family decided to design a special day for him! + +They started with a trip to the park. When they got there, the boy was very excited. He said to his mom, “Can I go play on the swings?†His mom replied, “Yes, that sounds like fun!†+ +So the boy went to the swings, and he played for hours. He felt so excited and happy! Meanwhile, his family was busy designing a special picnic for him. They found a sunny spot in the park and set out a blanket. They had brought lots of snacks, like juice, cookies, and carrots. + +The boy was very happy when he saw the picnic. He thanked his family and said, “I had the best day ever!†His family smiled and said they were glad they could design such a wonderful day for him. +Once there were two little boys, Andy and Ben. Andy was a very clever boy and he wanted to design something special. + +One day, Andy designed a shower. He took it to the park and asked Ben to help him build it. + +Ben was feeling restless and not keen to help, but Andy refused to give up. Finally, Ben agreed to help. + +After a few hours of hard work, the shower was nearly finished. Ben was so proud that he had helped Andy design it. + +Just then, a park ranger came by and said that he really liked what they had done. + +The boys were so excited to learn that their project had made the park even more beautiful. Andy and Ben realized that it truly pays to work together, and that it is much more enjoyable than feeling restless. +Once upon a time there were two friends, John and Kate, who went out to play together. As they were walking they found an old clock lying on the ground. John turned to Kate and said: "Let's wear it." + +Kate thought it was a good idea so they took the old clock and put it around John's neck. It was so heavy that it was difficult for him to move. But soon he got used to it and he liked it. + +The two friends kept on walking and soon they reached the park. They found a spicy food stand and decided to have something to eat. John was so excited and forgot about the old clock he was wearing. + +The friends enjoyed their food and went home. As soon as John reached home he realized that he still had the old clock around his neck. His mom was surprised and asked him why he was wearing it. + +John explained what had happened and his mom reminded him: "John, it's important to be careful with how you use your time. In this case it would have been best to not wear the old clock." + +John learned his lesson and never forgot the important moral he was taught that day: Always use your time in the best possible way! +Once upon a time, there was a triangle named Teddy. Teddy was very hungry and decided to go out in search of some food. As Teddy was walking around, he started to panic. He couldn't find any food anywhere! + +Suddenly, Teddy heard a loud voice. It was coming from a giant who was yelling: "What are you doing in my garden?" Teddy was so scared he shook with fright. + +"I'm very hungry," Teddy said in a trembling voice. + +The giant said, "Well, you can't stay here, this is my garden. Get out!" + +Teddy was so desperate he asked the giant, "Please, can I just have something to eat? I'm so hungry!" + +The giant thought for a moment, then said, "Ok, come on in. I'll give you something to eat." + +Teddy was relieved and grateful for the giant's kindness. He enjoyed a big meal and thanked the giant for his help. + +After that, Teddy never panicked again when he got hungry. He knew that no matter what, he could always find something to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. They were very happy playing together and doing fun things. + +One day, the mommy said, "Let's go to the river!" The baby was so excited. + +When they got to the river, it was so beautiful. The water looked so blue and peaceful. The baby loved it! + +The mommy let the baby go near the river. The baby was so happy and started to feel the water with his fingers. + +Suddenly, the mommy said, "No! Come back here it's not safe!" The baby wanted to play in the river but he didn't want to miss his mommy. He was very sad. + +The mommy held out her arms and said, "Come here, I will show you a good way to have fun by the river." Then, she showed the baby how to make sandcastles. The baby did it and it felt so good! Both of them laughed and enjoyed the day by the river. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who thought that she wanted to go on an adventure. She wanted to explore the world and see the ancient sights. So she decided to go on her journey. + +As she walked, the princess thought about what she would discover. She wondered if she would find a magical place or meet a special creature. She kept walking, lost in thought. + +Suddenly she heard a deep and booming voice. "What brings you here, princess? Where do you think you're going?" +The princess was startled, but she didn't show it. She spoke bravely and said, "I am going on a journey to explore the ancient and magical world. I believe I can find something special." + +The voice laughed. "Well then, go on! See what you can discover. And make sure you think about what you might find--you never know what could surprise you!" +The princess thanked the voice and continued her journey. She couldn't wait to find out what she would discover. +Max was always curious and tonight he was determined to find out what was in the mysterious box. He had seen his parents drag it in from outside and hide it in the garage. It was big, made of wood and it smelled funny. + +Max's mom and dad had tried to keep him away, but eventually he made it into the garage. He looked around and saw the box in the corner. It was huge and ugly, but Max was determined to open it. + +He pushed and he pulled until finally, the box opened. Inside was a pile of junk, old toys, clothes and other useless things. It was a mess, but Max was still curious. He started to dig 'til he found something special. + +Max's eyes lit up - it was a brand new bike! He couldn't believe it. But little did Max know, this bike was about to take him on a surprise adventure… + +The next day, Max woke up and grabbed his bike. He peddled as fast as he could until he arrived at the beach. He couldn't believe his eyes - it was filled with kids playing, laughing and having fun. Max wanted to join in the fun. He quickly grabbed his bike, hopped on and started riding. Suddenly, he realized he had arrived at the best place ever - a beach full of fun and adventure! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was always sad because she missed her mom.So every day she went to the market to buy some food.One day at the market, she saw something special: an onion. It was so cheap that she bought it and hurried home. + +When she arrived, she was so excited to see her mom. She held up the onion and showed it to her. Her mother smiled and hugged Lucy. Then they cooked together. Lucy chopped the onion and her mom cooked it. + +After the meal they talked and laughed. Lucy felt happy again and she didn't miss her mom so much. She remembered how careful she had been at the market so she could buy the onion, and how lucky she was to have found it so cheap. +One day, Little Jack went out for a walk with his mom and dad. Everywhere he looked he saw beautiful things - trees with bright yellow leaves, shining stars in the sky and a modern car speeding by. + +Suddenly, Little Jack's mom noticed something on the side of the road. It was a celery plant and it was glowing! Little Jack had never seen something so beautiful before. He asked his mom and dad what it was, and they explained that the celery was glowing because of the sunlight. + +Little Jack was so amazed. Then he asked his dad if he could take the celery home with him. His dad agreed, so Little Jack reached down and plucked one of the glowing stalks from the ground. + +The celery glowed all the way home. Little Jack took it inside and put it in the window to admire it. Little Jack loved his glowing celery and the way it made his room seem so modern. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to rock in his special hoop. He had been given this hoop as a gift and it was very special and original. The boy would rock and rock in the hoop every day and loved to feel the breeze across his skin. + +One day, the boy took the hoop outside to rock in the sunshine. A stranger appeared and was so impressed with the hoop that he asked to be allowed to borrow it. The boy, being a trusting soul, agreed and said yes. + +The stranger said he would return the hoop in half an hour. However, the stranger never returned and the boy was heartbroken. He had so enjoyed rocking in his original hoop, but now it was gone and the stranger had disappeared. The boy was devastated and he never saw the hoop again. +One day, Timmy and his mum decided to go on tour. On their way they saw a park, so they decided to have a look. Timmy asked his mum if he could go and have a jog. + +Mum said, "You have to be obedient Timmy. Please stay here with me so we don't lose each other!" + +Timmy didn't want to listen. He wanted to have a jog in the park. So he made a run for it and went jogging around the park. + +Mum shouted, "Timmy! Come back here now!" But Timmy was too far away and he couldn't hear her. + +Mum waited and waited, but Timmy didn't return. She searched everywhere for him, but he was nowhere to be found. + +By the end of the day, Timmy was still missing. Mum was very worried and felt very sad. She had to go home without him. +Once there was a man who wanted to go for a walk. He went to the doctor and asked for advice. The doctor said, "Walk wise and only for a little while each day". + +The man was so happy that he followed the doctor's advice. Every day he would take a short walk and feel better. + +One day while the man was walking he came across a wise old man. The wise old man said, "Walk with care and you will feel great". + +The man thanked the old man for his words. He followed the wise advice and soon he felt much healthier. + +He thanked the doctor and the wise old man for their advice. From then on, the man walked wise and felt better and better every day. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl who loved balloons. She had balloons of every colour. Her friend was jealous because she didn't have any balloons of her own. + +One day, the girl wanted to play a game. She took out a big red balloon and started to blow it up. Her jealous friend saw the balloon and asked her if she could have it. + +The girl hesitated. She said no and buried the balloon in the ground using her hands. + +Her friend was furious. She asked the girl why she had buried the balloon. + +The girl replied, “I buried the balloon so that when I come back tomorrow, it will be bigger and you can have it thenâ€. + +The jealous friend was surprised by the girl’s answer. She smiled and agreed to wait. + +The next day, the girl dug out the balloon, only to find that it had become bigger and brighter than before! Both the girls giggled in delight and the jealous friend was happy to finally get a balloon. +Once upon a time, there were two kids named Andy and Jane. They were very good friends and liked to play together. + +One afternoon, they decided to play chess. Andy set up the board on the table and asked Jane to pick a colour. Jane chose the black pieces. + +While they were playing, Andy spotted something zipping by outside. He peeked out the window and saw a beautiful bird flying past. + +Andy shouted with excitement. Jane looked out the window and said calmly, "That's a cool bird". They both agreed that they wanted to follow the bird and see where it was going. + +Andy smiled and said, "Let's go on an adventure and find out where the bird is headed!". Jane replied, "Let's go!" + +The two friends put away their chess board and ran out to find the bird. They weren't sure what adventure awaited them, but they were excited nonetheless. +Tim and his mom went for a walk in the park. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. His mom said "No, it's too dangerous." Tim was sad but said he would try to find something else to do. + +Tim saw a bush with a hole in it and said, "Maybe there's something inside?" His mom said, "Let's have a look", so they walked over to it. Tim peered inside the hole but it was too dark to see. His mom said, "Let me see," and she took out a flashlight. They both saw a big bag of snacks! + +Tim's mom took out some snacks and gave him one. She said, "This is a surprise. Let's eat it quietly." Tim was excited and tried to be quiet while he ate his snack. They finished their snack and started to walk away. + +Suddenly, something came out of the bush! It was a very quiet little mouse! Tim gasped and his mom smiled. She said, "I think the snacks were for the mouse." Tim thought it was very cool that the mouse found a snack in the bush. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Alex and April. Alex was an expert at organizing things. Her brain was very organized. One day, April noticed this and asked her how she managed to stay so organized all the time. Alex replied, “It’s easy if you recognize what’s important and focus on those things.†+ +April nodded and tried to think about what was important. Then she noticed something on the ground and quickly picked it up. She exclaimed, “Look what I found! A buried treasure!" Alex recognized it was a lost coin and said, “That’s important! It’s a sign of good luck.†+ +April put the coin in her pocket and said “Thanks for helping me recognize something important.†Alex smiled and replied, “Remember: your brain can tell you what is important. Just listen to it and stay organized.†April hugged her friend and said, “I’m so glad I have you to help me recognize what’s important.†+Once upon a time there was a little girl called Ella. One day Ella was walking home from the park and heard a strange noise coming from a nearby house. She decided to investigate. + +When Ella looked inside, she saw a big cupboard shaking and heard a voice coming from inside. She decided to open the cupboard to find out what was going on. + +Inside the cupboard, Ella found a little mouse who was raising his hands up and down, singing a funny song. The mouse saw Ella and said, "Hi! My name's Tooby! I'm practicing my dancing for the upcoming mice festival!" + +Ella laughed and said, "That's crazy!" Tooby smiled and said, "Would you like to join me?" Before Ella could answer, Tooby grabbed her hand and started twirling around. + +Ella was so surprised that she started spinning faster and faster, until she was practically flying around the room. Then, with a final twirl, Tooby raised his hands up and declared, "That's it! We are the best dancing duo ever!" + +Ella couldn't help but laugh. She had the best time with Tooby and already can't wait to come back! +Robbie was a 3 year old boy who loved motorcycles. Every day, he would walk to his neighbor's house to look at his neighbor's motorcycle. One day, Robbie finally worked up enough courage to ask his neighbor if he could ride it. His neighbor, who was really nice, accepted his request. + +Robbie was very excited and said, “Are you sure? Can I really ride it?†His neighbor smiled and said, “Yes, you can. It’s a nice motorcycle and I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun.†+ +So, Robbie put on the safety helmet, hopped on the motorcycle and took off! He had so much fun riding around the block that he wanted to do it again the next day. His neighbor agreed and said, “You can come over anytime to ride it. I’m glad you accepted my offer!†Robbie was so excited that he jumped up and down in joy. + +From that day on, Robbie and his neighbor became great friends and he rode the motorcycle every day. He learned how to take care of it and even do some of his own repairs. He was proud of himself and his new family. He knew he had accepted something very special and he was happy to finally have a nice motorcycle of his own. +Once upon a time there was a player named Sam. Sam was a regular player who pretended to be a superhero every day. One day, he was playing outside and saw his friend Mary. "Hi Mary!" Sam said. Mary replied, "Hi Sam. What are you doing?" Sam smiled and said, "I'm pretending to be a superhero. Wanna join me?" Mary thought for a moment and then said, "Yes, I'd love to!" + +So Sam and Mary began to play together. They leaped and flew around the backyard. They played tag, chasing each other around the garden and hiding in the bushes. It was so much fun! + +Mary then asked Sam what his superhero name was. Sam thought for a moment and declared, "I am Super Sam!" Mary was impressed and said, "That's a great name! I'm Super Mary now, too!" They both laughed and went back to playing. + +And they did play together often. Every day they would be superheroes and go on exciting adventures with each other. Sam and Mary were regular players and they loved making up stories with one another. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing outside. Every day she would go and explore the backyard of her home. + +One day, while exploring the yard, Lucy noticed something strange in the grass. It looked like a sparkly star! She couldn't believe it so she went over to take a closer look. She bent over and picked up the star, and it made her feel so special. + +“What should I do with it,†she asked herself. + +Suddenly, a voice replied. “Start something,†it said. + +“What do you mean?†Lucy asked. + +“Believe and the possibilities are available!†the voice replied. + +Lucy thought about what the voice had said and decided to take a chance. She took the star and started building a beautiful castle in the yard. As she worked, she suddenly knew what the star was for. + +Lucy smiled, feeling so lucky that she had found the star. She knew from that moment on, anything was possible if she just believed. +Teddy was so excited, it was the day of the big match. He had been practicing his moves every day and wanted to show everyone how well he could play. + +Teddy was at the field with his friend, Lily. She had given him a note to help him remember the different rules of the game. + +They started to play, but soon the game became quite unusual. One of the players had a lot of energy and wouldn't follow the rules. He kept running around, chasing the ball when it didn't belong to him. + +The coach had to call him out and told him off for not paying attention. The match had to be stopped for a few minutes until the player listened to the rules. + +Finally, the match was back on track and Teddy was happy that he could play again. Together with his friends, he managed to win the game and celebrated the unusual victory. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play outside. Every day, the bright sunshine would come out and the friendly birds would play their happy songs. + +One day, the girl asked her mom, "Can I go outside and play?" + +Mom said, "Yes, but please stay in the backyard where I can see you." + +The little girl smiled and cheered as she skipped to the backyard. Once there, she found a tasty red apple lying on the ground under the sunshine. She picked up the apple and happily ate it. + +After she finished the apple, the girl continued to play. She sang loud and ran around until she heard her mom's voice call out, "Time to come inside." + +The girl quickly went back inside. Even though the day was over, she still felt the warmth of the sunshine on her face and the happy memories of her tasty snack. +Sam had a lot of toys, but he loved his favourite toy the most. It was a dependable car which made a terrific sound when he pushed it along the floor. + +One day when Sam was pushing it around his house, he heard a strange sound. He looked around but he couldn't figure out where the sound was coming from. "Where is the noise coming from?" Sam asked his mum. + +His mum pointed to the window. Sam looked out of the window, and he saw a stray puppy outside. "That's who's making the noise." said his mum. + +"Why don't we let it in?" asked Sam. + +His mum shook her head. "Sorry, Sam," she said. "We have to ignore the puppy. We can't take care of a puppy right now." + +Sam felt sad. He didn't know what to do. But he knew that his mum had a dependable idea and so it was best to ignore the puppy, even though he wanted to take it in. +Once there was a dependable painter. He loved to paint pictures of nature and animals. He was so dependable that all of his friends knew he would always paint beautiful things. + +One day, the painter imagined a special painting. He dreamed of painting a picture of the sun rising over the sea. He imagined all the bright colors that he could use to make the painting come alive. + +So the painter got to work. With his dependable hands, he carefully painted the scene that he had imagined in his head. His brush made strokes of yellow, orange and red as he filled in the sky with the morning light. + +When he was finished, the painter looked at what he had created and was so proud. He had imagined the painting and brought it to life with his dependable hands. His friends were amazed by the beautiful painting he had made. They were no longer surprised that he was able to make such a beautiful picture, because now they knew how dependable he was. +One day, two friends - Anna and Ben - were playing together in the park. They had a lot of fun together and Anna was very happy. + +When the sun began to set, they decided they should go home. As they said goodbye, Ben said to Anna, "Do you want to come round to my house?" Anna was so excited and said 'Yes'. + +When they got to Ben's house, Anna noticed a big fridge in the kitchen. She asked Ben what it was and he said, "It's our refrigerator. My mom lends it to us, so we can keep our food in it." Anna was so surprised, she thought that was really lovely, and they both smiled. + +They said goodbye, and Anna ran home, happy that she had a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Joe. He loved to play outside and explore everything he could. One day, Joe went out and looked up at the sky. Suddenly, he saw something in the sky. It was a bright and playful ceiling! + +Joe was so excited that he ran over to tell his Mom. “Mom! Mom! Look! I found a playful ceiling!†+ +His mom checked out the ceiling and said, “It looks really cool, Joe. Do you want to create something with it?†+ +Joe was eager and started jumping up and down. “Yes, yes! I want to create something!†+ +So, Joe and his mom started working together to create something with the playful ceiling. They attached sparkly stars and a big, colorful moon to the ceiling. + +When they were done, Joe was very proud of the creation that they had made. From then on, Joe and his mom loved to look up into the nighttime sky and see the beautiful playful ceiling they had created. +Jimmy was playing in the garden with his toy airplane when he spotted a scaly green snake. He cautiously stepped closer, but realised that the snake did not agree when it hissed. Jimmy decided to go back to his airplane, but he felt the snake watching him. As Jimmy flew his plane in the sky, the snake kept looking up, moving a bit closer each time. + +Suddenly, Jimmy noticed the snake was very close and it smelled really bad! He put down the airplane and took a few steps back. He was ready to run, but the snake didn't move. Instead, the snake curled up, getting ready for an attack. Jimmy was scared, but he mustered up courage and said, "I disagree, snake." Surprisingly, the snake stopped and slithered away. + +Jimmy was relieved, but he realised that he now has to be careful when playing in the garden. He quickly ran back to the safety of his parent's house and promised never to try talking to snakes ever again. +A mum and her 3-year-old son were walking in the park one day. The sun was shining and they were enjoying the fresh air. But then the little boy saw something that made him stop. He saw a helpless bird stuck in a bush. + +The mum smiled at her son and said, "Let's help this little bird wake up and fly again.†+ +The little boy, feeling brave, took a step closer. He carefully moved the branches out of the way to free the bird. The bird slowly opened its eyes and flapped it’s wings. + +The little boy was so happy that he cheered and jumped up and down. The bird, feeling free, quickly flew away. The little boy waved and enjoyed the feeling of having helped the bird. + +The mum smiled and hugged her son. They both enjoyed the moment, feeling proud. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sue. She was three years old and she loved to spend time outside. + +One day when she went out to play in the garden she had a mitten on her hand, because it was cold outside. Suddenly it started to get very hot, so she took off her mitten and hung it on the fence. + +After a while, Sue wanted to go inside, but she couldn't find her mitten anymore. She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Suddenly Sue heard a voice. It was her mother, calling from inside the house. + +"Sue, come in quickly. You have been spending too much time out here in the heat," said her mother, "Come inside and have a cool drink!" + +So Sue went inside and had a cool drink. She was very happy, but she couldn't help feeling a bit sad about her missing mitten. + +The next day, when Sue went out to play, she found her mitten hanging on the fence. It must have fallen off when it got too hot. She was so happy! She quickly put the mitten back on her hand and went out to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a cool porch with a swing. Every day, a boy named Max would come and play on the swing. He would giggle and smile as the cool breeze sent him flying through the air. + +One day, an old man came up to the porch. He said to Max, "It looks like you're having fun!" Max smiled and said, "Yes, it's so cool!" + +The old man reached into his pocket and pulled out an old penny. He asked, "Do you want to play a game?" Max was so excited he couldn't believe it, so he nodded and said, "Yes please!" + +The old man gave Max the penny and said, "If you make the penny fall off the porch, I'll give you a surprise." Max thought it was a great game, so he put the penny on the porch and started to swing. He swung and swung until, finally, the penny flew off the porch and into the mighty river. + +Max was so pleased with himself that he couldn't help but smile and laugh. He quickly ran to the old man and asked, "What's the surprise?" The old man smiled and said, "You just made a wish come true. I'm very happy and want to thank you." Max was so happy he started to jump around, and the old man handed him a delicious ice cream cone. + +Max smiled and said thank you, and +One day, John's mom and dad took him to the zoo. He saw lots of different animals. Every animal was so nice. He liked getting hugs and petting animals best. + +At the end of the day, John's mom said, "Let's keep one of the animals." John was so excited. He asked, "Can we keep a monkey?" + +"No, John" replied his dad. "We can't keep a monkey. But, we can keep a nice puppy." + +The puppy looked at John and he felt a warm hug in his heart.John said, "I want to keep it!" His parents agreed and soon John and the puppy were best friends. + +John loved cuddling and playing with his puppy. He learnt to keep it safe and to be nice to it. And his puppy was happy and healthy all the time because of his love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a wild inchworm who wanted to have an adventure. He wriggled and crawled all the way across the garden until he arrived at the edge of a big pond. The inchworm couldn't swim, so he looked around for something he could use to get across. + +He noticed a floating leaf and he quickly hopped onto it. The inchworm held on tight and the leaf sailed across the pond. When he was almost at the other side, he looked up and saw lots of wild birds. They were chirping and flapping their wings. + +The inchworm was so excited that he decided to stay and explore. He had the most wonderful day exploring the pond with the birds. At the end of the day, he said goodbye and crawled back home happy and full of stories to tell. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Mia and Jack. Mia was pale and Jack was brown. Every day after school, Mia and Jack stayed together and played. + +One day, Jack had an idea for a game. He said, “Let’s count!†With a laugh, Mia said, “That sounds fun! What number should we start with?†Jack went first and said, “One!†+ +Mia counted next and said, “Two!†They counted all the way to ten. + +After that, Mia stayed quiet for a moment. Then she said, “I know! Let’s make the number change colors!†She pointed at her pale arm and said, “This will be one.†+ +Jack clapped his hands and said, “Okay!†Then he pointed to his brown arm and said, “And mine will be two.†+ +The two friends stayed like that, with their arms in the air. They counted together until the numbers changed color. Mia and Jack were so happy with the game that they decided it would remain their favorite forever. +Once there was a little boy called Fred. He wanted to spend all day outdoors. So, he went to the park to play. + +He saw a big slide that looked really smooth. So, he decided to slide down it! Up the ladder he climbed and slid down with a big smile on his face. + +He did it again, and again, until he was too tired. After a while, Fred said, “I wish I could stay here all day.†+ +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It said, “You can stay here, if you want! All you need is your will!†+ +Excited, Fred jumped up and yelled, “Yes! I will stay here all day!†So, Fred spent all day at the park, sliding down the big smooth slide. He had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily who lived in a luxury house. She always wanted to go out and run in her garden, but her parents were too busy and ignorant to take her; so she never got to go out. + +One day, Lily asked her mom to take her out. Her mom refused and said, "No, I don't have time for you right now." Lily started crying and ran out of the house to the garden. + +Once she arrived in the garden, Lily was so excited to run and explore, but sadly she soon ran out of the garden and onto a busy street. Her mom and dad were far away and couldn't see her. + +Lily was so ignorant, she didn't know it was dangerous and continued running until a big car hit her. + +The car driver called the ambulance, but it was too late. Poor little Lily had died. + +The moral of this story is to always be careful and never be ignorant of the dangers around you. +Mama was excited. She was going to measure something special. She got out her old watch and said to the 3-year-old, “Let’s go!†+ +The 3-year-old was curious and asked, “What are we measuring?†+ +Mama smiled and said, “Wait and see!†+ +They walked to the park and found an old tree. Mama took out the measuring tape and showed the 3-year-old how to use it. Together they measured the tree and the 3-year-old was amazed at how tall the tree was. Mama and the 3-year-old held the watch and counted the seconds until the measuring was done. + +When the measuring was finished, Mama said, “See, now we know how tall this old tree is!†The 3-year-old was very proud of the measuring they had done. They hugged and went back home, with the 3-year-old knowing that measuring can be fun! +Max was a lively 3 year old, always looking for something to do. Today, he was ready to try something new. His mom had bought him a big colorful cube, and he couldn't wait to explore it. + +Max stepped up to the cube and started to tinker with it. He opened and closed the different sides, trying to figure out what was inside. He was so curious, he didn't even notice his mom getting closer. + +"Max, no!" his mom said as she quickly stepped in his way. "This is a dangerous toy and you are not allowed to touch it." + +Max felt frustrated. Why couldn't he play with the colorful cube? He wanted to keep exploring it, but he knew his mom meant business. He dropped his head and stepped away. + +Just then, he spotted something even more exciting - a bright red ball! He eagerly went over to the ball and began to play, his disappointment over the cube quickly forgotten. His mom smiled to herself, relieved that Max was now safely playing with his new toy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abby who was three years old. She wanted to go on a journey and see the world but she didn't have a passport. She went to her mom and asked, "Mommy, can I have a passport?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course sweetheart, but first you have to think about something. What do you think is the most important thing that a passport can get you?" + +Abby thought for a moment and said, "I think it can get me to lots of different places easily." + +Her mom nodded in agreement and said, "That's right. A passport can help you to explore different places around the world and can make it easier for you to go on a journey. You shouldn't take it for granted, since it's a very important document. So, if you are ever given a chance to explore the world, don't forget to bring your passport!" + +The moral of this story is that having a passport is very important and you should never take it for granted. Always remember to bring it if you ever get a chance to explore the world! +David was a brave little boy. He was only three years old, but he was not afraid of anything. He saw an aeroplane flying high in the sky and decided to go and catch it. He took a few steps forward, but he was too small to reach it. + +Suddenly, a fierce dragon appeared in the sky. It was flying as fast as the aeroplane, but it was getting closer and closer. David was afraid, but he remembered he was brave. So he said to the dragon: "What do you want?" + +The dragon said: "I want you to catch the aeroplane. Take a few more steps and you will reach it". David was surprised. He took a few more steps and, to his amazement, he caught the aeroplane! + +David thanked the dragon and waved goodbye. From that day, he felt like he could do anything! +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old. His mom and dad loved him very much and wanted the best for him. One day, they decided to give him a very special gift. + +"Imagine Jack," said his Dad. "What kind of gift would you like?" + +Jack thought for a moment. Suddenly, he said "I would like a bike!" + +His Mom and Dad smiled. They gave him a shiny new bike, and Jack was so excited. He jumped up and down with joy. + +"Let's go for a ride to the park," said his Dad. + +So off they went. Jack loved riding the bike and it made him feel so successful. Every time he saw a hill he would get brave and go for it. He felt like nothing was impossible. + +Jack was very happy, and he knew his Mom and Dad had given him the perfect gift. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sam and Little Tom. They were both three years old and loved to play together. + +One day, Little Tom wanted to play with Sam’s new boots. He asked if they could play with them, but Sam said no. Little Tom wanted to have the boots, and asked again and again. But Sam said the boots were not available for him. + +Little Tom was sad and wanted to skip down the street. He wanted to have fun, but he was not allowed to play with the boots. He felt unhappy and lonely. + +But Sam had a good idea. He thought if Little Tom shared his toys, Little Tom might be able to have a special treat like the boots. So, Little Tom gave some of his toys to Sam and then Sam gave one of the boots to Little Tom. + +Little Tom was so happy that he skipped all the way home. He learnt a valuable lesson; if you share your things, you can get something special too. +Once upon a time, there was a mule who lived in a modest little shed in a faraway village. The mule loved nothing more than to sail around the village, both day and night. + +One day, while the mule was out sailing, he heard a voice call out to him. It was an old man in the village nearby, who said "Where are you sailing off to, my little mule friend?" The mule replied modestly, "I'm sailing around the village, just for the joy of it!" + +The old man nodded and said "Well, please take me with you! I've never been sailing before, and I would love to see the village from the water." + +The mule, who was a kind and generous creature, was delighted and said, "Yes, hop on! I'm sure you'll love sailing around the village." + +So, with the old man on board, the mule sailed around the village, showing the old man all the best places to sail, and they had the most wonderful time. + +And they sailed happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a village. It was far away and very high up. The village was full of people, animals and plants. + +One day, something scared all of them. It was so loud and fierce that it made all of the animals run away and hide. The people in the village were very scared too. They all ran to their homes and hid inside. + +No one wanted to come out of their homes because they were so scared. They stayed inside for days and days. + +Finally, the noise stopped. The people slowly started to come out of their homes again. Once everyone was out of their houses they saw what had caused the noise - it was a giant, ferocious monster! + +The villagers all screamed in fear! They quickly tried to come up with a plan to protect their village. They worked together and used their courage to defeat the monster. + +All of their hard work paid off and the monster was gone. The villagers were safe now, and their village was safe again. +Once upon a time a kind man went for a walk in the park. He saw a big bush, and thought it might be fun to hide in it. So the kind man hid. + +Suddenly he heard a bossy voice. It was a little girl. She said, "I want you to pay for the bush!" The kind man was surprised but he agreed. So he paid her a shiny nickel. + +The little girl was very happy. She thanked the kind man for the money, and said, "Now the bush is mine!" The kind man smiled and said, "You sure are bossy!" + +The little girl ran off to show her friends her new bush. The kind man was happy to see her so happy. He continued walking around the park with a smile on his face.The End. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant cat. He had a big journey to make. His mum said he had to go far, far away. He was a bit scared but he was brave too. + +The cat split up some apples and some carrots to take with him on his journey. Then he said goodbye to his mum and all his friends. + +On his journey he saw lots of things. Some were green and others were blue. He crossed a river and saw birds in the sky. + +Finally he arrived at his destination. He was very happy! He played games with new cat friends and had lots of fun. + +It was a brilliant journey and the cat had so many amazing adventures. He was happy to be home, but he was also looking forward to his next big journey! +Mama and Todd were going for a walk. Mama pointed her finger out and said to Todd, "Let's pick a path, shall we? You can choose." + +Todd looked around. He saw a wide path with a rail running along the side of it. It looked inviting, so Todd said, "Let's go down that way. It has a rail and looks fast!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, that does look very fast. Let's go." + +Mama and Todd rushed down the path. The rail whisked past them with a bright metal glint in the sun, and Todd squealed with delight as they raced along. Near the end of the path, they came to a stop. + +Mama pointed up to the sky and said, "Look, Todd! A bridge!" + +Todd looked up in amazement. A beautiful bridge with a gleaming rail lined both sides. Mama smiled and said, "Let's choose to go over the bridge. What do you think?" + +Todd cheered with excitement and nodded his head. Mama and Todd walked across the bridge, taking in the fast rolling of the rail beneath their feet. Todd was sure glad he chose this path. +Once upon a time, there were two animals that lived together on Earth. One was a big bear and the other a small bird. Every day they would go in search of food and they were often very hungry. + +One day they decided to go to a meeting together so they could find more food. At the meeting, they met lots of other animals. Some had food for them to eat, but some didn't. + +The bear had an idea. He said to all the animals, "Let's share what we have. When we share, we all have enough and we are not so hungry!" + +The animals all agreed and began to share their food with one another. From then on, they never went hungry again! + +The moral of the story is that when you share, everyone has enough and can be happy. +Karen and her dad were walking down the street. She said, "Look, dad! A billboard!" + +Her dad said, "Yes, that's a billboard." + +Karen said, "What is it?" + +Dad said, "A billboard is a big sign with pictures and writing on it. It tells people about different things." + +Karen walked up to the billboard and said, "The door is closed. I want to open it." + +Dad smiled and said, "No, it's normal for a billboard to be closed. We can't open it." + +Karen looked up at the big, closed billboard and said, "Okay. Let's keep walking." + +So Karen and dad kept walking down the street. +One day, Jimmy and his family went to look at the sky. They sat together on the stairs in the park and watched the birds fly. + +Jimmy said, "I wish I could soar like them". His mother smiled and said, "Maybe someday, Jimmy". + +Days passed, and Jimmy kept thinking about soaring. He asked his dad if he could fly like the birds, and his dad replied, "Not yet, but don't worry". + +Jimmy kept asking his family and his friends if he could fly. One day, he found some old materials in the garage and he decided to build a rocket. Everyone was skeptical, but Jimmy was determined. + +Finally, after months and months of work, Jimmy's rocket was complete. He climbed inside and everyone gathered to watch. He took off and flew higher and higher into the sky. All around, people cheered and smiled, proud of Jimmy and his hard work. + +Jimmy flew, feeling the warmth and the freedom of being in the air. Even though it was a bit harsh, it was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen. He was soaring! +Timmy and his daddy were walking in the park. As they walked, Timmy noticed something weird. It was ash on the ground. He had never seen ash before. He asked his Daddy what it was, and Daddy said that he didn't recognize it. + +Timmy and his Daddy continued their walk. Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise! He looked up and saw a strange, orange cloud up in the sky. It was ash! Daddy said the fire had been burning for many days and that's why it was up there. + +Timmy was surprised— he knew now why the ash in the park was so weird. Daddy said that the ash was like a sign for them to take care and be more careful of the world around them. + +Timmy nodded. He would always remember the weird ash and be sure to do his part to take care of the world. +Mama and Papa were taking Joe to the park. Mama had a bag with her. It was full of delicious snacks. Joe saw a few pieces of sugar in the bag and got excited. + +Joe: “Mama, can I have some sugar?†+ +Mama: “No, Joe. Sugar is bad for you. You’ll have to wait until we get to the park.†+ +Joe was very sad. He kept asking for sugar, but Mama did not listen. They arrived at the park and Joe saw some other kids with sugar. He asked them politely where they got it. + +The other kids said: “We got it from the man who hangs around here. He has lots of sugar and other sweets.†+ +Joe was excited and ran quickly to find the man. He asked him politely for sugar. The man said he did not have any sugar but he offered Joe something else which looked like candy. Joe happily took it. + +Soon after, Joe began to feel sick. His stomach ached and he felt dizzy. It was a bad ending -- the man had given Joe something dangerous! Joe learned an important lesson that day. Even if someone is polite and polite, it doesn't mean they are always safe. +Once there was a fish who was very envious of all the other fishes in the pond. He wished he could go on exciting adventures like all the other fishes. Every day, he would look around the pond, sighing and yawning. + +One day, the little fish heard a wise frog's voice coming from a lily pad. The frog said "Envy is a wasting emotion, little fish. You must be content with your pond and appreciate all it has to offer". Surprised and humbled, the fish nodded. + +From that day forth, the fish stopped yawning and explored his pond with joy. He was content and happy with all the fun he had in his own pond, and envied the other fishes less and less. + +This story teaches us that we should appreciate what we have and find joy in the simple things. We should not waste our time being envious of others, but instead be grateful for all the wonderful things we have in our lives. +There was a girl called Sarah. She lived in a small town. One day, Sarah wanted to find a gem. She looked everywhere. Everywhere she looked was ordinary. She thought she could never find a gem, until she saw it in the garden. + +Sarah went to the garden and saw the gem. She was so excited. She picked it up, surprised to find it so easily. + +Sarah looked around to see if anyone was watching her, but no one was there. She thought she should keep the gem a secret. + +Just then, her daddy appeared. He asked her what she was doing. Sarah tried to hide the gem behind her back, but it was too late. Her daddy had seen it. He asked her where she had found it. Sarah was too scared to tell him. + +Her daddy became angry. He told her that what she had done was wrong. He said that it was not hers and she had no right to take it. + +Sarah was sad and scared. She had thought she had found an ordinary gem in the garden, but it had been a bad ending. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was playing in the woods one day, when she heard a funny noise coming from behind her. Sarah turned around, and there was a big wolf! The wolf opened its mouth and said, “I want to eat you!†Sarah was so scared, and she shouted, “No!†+ +But then she remembered the advice her mum had given her. She took a deep breath and shouted back, “No! I won’t let you eat me! I order you to go away!†+ +The wolf was surprised. He hadn’t expected this. He stepped away, and Sarah felt glad that she had been brave. The wolf stepped away, and Sarah was happy. But then the wolf said, “I’ll be back soon†and he ran away into the woods. + +Sarah was relieved, but she was still a bit scared. She ran home quickly and told her mum what had happened. Her mum was glad to hear that Sarah had been so brave and she gave her a big hug. “Well done, Sarah†she said. “You were very brave!†+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Little Lily who went for a walk in the park. As Little Lily walked, she came across a huge stand that seemed very interesting to her. She ran towards the stand so she could get a closer look. When she reached it, she was so surprised to see that the stand was full of toys, dolls and other colorful items. + +Little Lily was so excited that she asked her mom, “Mom, can I buy something from the stand?†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “Sure, Little Lily. Buy something that seems fun to you.†+ +Little Lily thought hard and then chose a big, stuffed bear that seemed very cozy to her. She was so happy that she hugged it tightly and said, “I love my big, cuddly bear!†+ +The huge stand filled with toys truly made the day of Little Lily. She had a great time with her new bear and enjoyed herself immensely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alex. She liked to go on adventures! One day, she wanted to go explore the world. So she got ready and went outside. + +As soon as she stepped outdoors, she saw a big stream. It was thick and sparkly. She wanted to see where it went, so she decided to roll along it. + +Alex rolled and rolled and rolled. She saw many animals and plants along the way. But after awhile, the stream began to get smaller and smaller. + +"Oh no," Alex said. "Where did it go?" + +Then she heard a voice from above. It said, "If you follow the stream, it will take you to new places." + +Alex smiled and thanked the voice. She continued to roll along the stream, until it took her somewhere new - a magical land of wonders. She was amazed by all the sights! + +Alex was so happy to explore the world. She knew that if she followed the stream, it would always lead her to new and exciting places. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy who was so curious he couldn't help but explore anything and everything. One day, he came across a large, shiny object. He wanted to play with it so badly, so he attached it to his jeans. + +But as soon as he had done that, he started hearing a loud buzzing noise. He soon realized it was coming from the object he had attached! He quickly tried to take it off but it wouldn't come off! + +His dad heard the loud noise and came running to see what was wrong. He quickly realized the shiny object was a beehive, and the bees were very angry! + +His dad calmly said to the young boy, "Son, it is important to pay attention to the things we are attaching to our clothes, because something that seems harmless may actually be dangerous." + +The young boy nodded and slowly backed away from the beehive. He learned not to be too curious, and to be more careful about what he attaches to his clothes in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob. Bob liked to go outside and play hide and seek with his friends. One day, Bob and his friends decided to play a game of hide and seek around the park. So Bob ran and hid in his favourite spot behind a tree. + +As he was waiting for his friends to come find him, he heard a bright sound of laughter. He peeked around the tree and what he saw made Bob surprise! His friends had brought a big bright gift for him! He ran towards them in joy and gave each one of them a big hug. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to show kindness and bring joy to others. It does not have to be a big grand gesture—even a small surprise can make someone smile. +Once upon a time there was a guy called Tom. Tom was very brave and liked to explore. One day, Tom was walking in the park when he saw an old box at the bottom of a tree. He ran over and excitedly said to himself, "Wow, what can be inside?" He knelt down and opened the box. + +Inside the box there were all kinds of junk, like broken sticks, old stones and other things. Tom looked closely at each item, wondering what would happen when he handled them. Suddenly he spotted something special. It was a tough green toy car. + +Tom gasped. He lifted the car and said, "This is the best thing I have ever found!" He happily put the car in his pocket and started running home. When his mum saw the car, she said, "That's a nice find, Tom. You are so brave!" +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved playing all day. She never wanted to go to bed, so every night her parents had to give her a countdown. + +The girl's parents said, "In 5 minutes it will be bedtime!" But she still wanted to play more. + +The girl saw the clock. It said 9 o'clock. She realized she was running out of time, so she got so tired. + +The girl started to cry and her parents said, "We have been counting down, you have to learn to listen to us. Every day is important, so it important to get enough sleep." + +The girl hugged her mom and dad and promised to listen to them. She went to bed and was fast asleep. + +The next morning she woke up feeling bright and energized. It was a good lesson learned; she had realized that bedtime is important and not to waste it away. +Once upon a time, there was a big man and a small girl. The man was very tall and the girl was only as big as a button. One day, the girl said to the man, "I wonder if I can ride in a big elevator?" The man smiled and said, "Let's go and find one!" + +The man and the little girl made their way to the top floor of a big building downtown. When they arrived at the elevator the man said, "I'm sure you can do this! Let's see if you can press the button and get inside." The little girl put her finger on the big button and pushed. The door opened and she was so excited! + +The man carefully helped the girl inside and then said, "Now let's see if you can press the button for the ground floor." The girl smiled and pushed the button. The elevator began to go down and the little girl said, "I did it!" + +The man looked at the girl and said, "I'm so proud of you. You did something really big today. That was awesome! Let's do it again!" The little girl smiled and the man encouraged her to keep doing more fun things. Together they went on more adventures, pressing buttons and discovering new things. +Once upon a time, there was a fluffy bunny who wanted to go on an adventure. She hopped over to her friend Jake's house and asked to come along with him. + +Jake said yes, so they both hopped on a big rock and began to rock. The rocking felt so nice that they zoomed off into the sky, flying higher and higher until they reached a place full of luxury. + +They saw huge castles with sparkly towers and fountains everywhere. But then, something strange caught their eye: a huge dragon! The bunny bunny was so frightened and hopped off the rock, but Jake was brave. He jumped off the rock and approached the dragon. + +The dragon smiled and said that he was there to protect the luxury place. Jake and the bunny were so relieved and thanked the dragon for saving them. The bunny hopped back on the rock and the two friends laughed and rocked away into the sunset. + +The End. +Once upon a time, in a very rich family, there was a brother and sister. The brother was very sneaky. He liked to borrow the family's desserts when nobody was looking. He loved the sweetness! + +One day, his sister noticed his sneaky behavior. She told him that it was not nice to borrow things without asking, and that he should never do it again. + +The brother thought about it, and realized she was right. He decided that it would be better to share the desserts with everyone in the family instead of taking them without asking. + +The brother and sister were happy, and the family enjoyed the desserts they shared together. + +This story teaches us that it is important to be honest and to share with others. It is better to ask if something can be borrowed than to take without permission. Good things come to those who are kind and generous! +Once upon a time there was an adventurous little mouse who lived deep in the woods. One day the adventurous mouse decided to go on a walk around the woods. All of a sudden, the mouse saw a sparkling knife on the floor. She decided to join the knife and take it home with her. + +On the way, she met a bear. The brave mouse said hello and showed the bear the knife. The bear was so excited and said: +"Wow! You are very brave. That is an amazing knife, would you like to join me on an adventure?" + +The mouse smiled and said: +"Yes! That sounds fun!" + +So they went off on an adventurous journey, with the knife safely in the mouse's pocket. The bear and mouse both had a lot of fun, and when the adventure was over, they decided to stay friends forever. +John was an impatient three year old. He was walking through the playground with his mom, they were on their way home. As they were crossing the street, they heard the sound of a car horn. + +John's mom grabbed him and moved quickly to the side of the street, John looked back and saw a car coming right at them. He shouted in shock and his mom quickly grabbed him and ran to the other side. When they were safe, John looked back and saw the car had stopped before it reached them. + +John was relieved, he thanked his mom and they continued walking home. But when they got home, John started to worry. He asked his mom if they could go back and save the car that had almost crashed into them. + +His mom smiled, "of course, we can. We must first find out what happened and why it was out of control." + +John was filled with excitement, he was determined to help. He and his mom ran back to the scene and saw a small kitten stuck in the car engine. They had to act quickly, so John quickly grabbed the kitten and his mom managed to shut off the engine. + +John was proud of his brave escape and even more proud that he was able to save the kitten. They both hurried back home, thankful for the escape. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Sarah. She was very chic, but she didn't have any money. One day, Sarah was walking past a cactus. She knew that cactus could be very sharp, so she put on her gloves and touched it carefully. + +Suddenly, someone shouted "Stop!" Sarah turned around and saw a tall man with kind eyes. He said "I have something special for you. It will make you happy." + +Sarah was curious. She asked, "What is it?" + +The man said, "It's cheap. I want to give it to you for free." + +Sarah said, "OK. What do I have to do?" + +The man replied, "Just give me a kiss." + +Sarah was scared, but she wanted to be brave. She took a deep breath and kissed the man. Suddenly, a fountain of coins appeared in front of her. The coins were so shiny and they were much more valuable than a cactus. Sarah was so happy that she had been brave enough to kiss the man. +John and his Mommy were walking through the park. They saw a red leaf on the ground. John wanted to examine the leaf so Mommy helped him pick it up. They noticed something strange written on the leaf - it was a message! + +John was excited and wanted to read it, but Mommy said no. She said it wasn't a good message and it was best to leave it alone. But John was curious and so he read it. + +The message was scary and said bad things. John became scared and started to cry. Mommy was worried. She tried to comfort John but it was too late. + +John had made a mistake. He learned it was important to listen to Mommy and not examine things that would lead to a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and she liked to explore the world. Every day, she would go for a walk with her mom. + +One day, the girl noticed a napkin on the ground. She picked it up and thought it was cool. The napkin had a secret message. + +"Let's go for an adventure!" it said. + +The girl asked her mom if they could go for an adventure. Her mom said yes and the two of them set off. + +They wandered around for a while, until the girl found a cool tree. She climbed up the tree and peeked inside a small hole. Inside was a stash of treasure. + +The girl looked back at her mom and said excitedly, "Mom, I think this is our adventure!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Let's collect the treasure together!" + +The girl and her mom spent the day collecting the treasure and having a wonderful time. The napkin had set up an exciting adventure that they both could enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to go on journeys with her mom and dad. One of her favorite places to explore was her big backyard. + +One day, Sarah and her parents got in their car and set off on a journey to the park. While they were driving, Sarah put her hand out the window to feel the wind. + +Suddenly, Sarah's dad shouted in anger, “Sarah! Don’t do that! You’ll get hurt!†and he slapped her hand away from the open window. + +Sarah was very sad, but she soon realized that her father was only trying to keep her safe. She hugged her dad and said, “Ok, I’ll be more regular.†+ +Moral of the Story: We should always listen to the people that care about us and try to stay regular. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Priya and Suzy. Priya was three, and Suzy was a bit older. + +Every day, they’d meet in the park and have fun together. Suzy liked to read books and Priya liked to play with her cup. + +Today, when they met in the park, Priya had a special cup. It was a red cup and it was very shiny. Priya was very excited and showed it to Suzy. + +“Look, look!†said Priya. “My special cup. It's red.†+ +“Cool!†said Suzy. “Do you want to read a book together?†+ +Priya nodded. + +Suzy and Priya sat on the grass and opened the book. They were both very excited to read and learn something new. They read about colorful fish, talking animals, and a magical dragon. + +Suddenly, in the book, Priya saw her special cup! She was so surprised and pointed it out to Suzy. + +“Oh wow!†said Suzy. “It looks like your cup. Is it a sign?†+ +Priya nodded and smiled. She knew that it meant something special. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack wanted a marble very badly, but his mom didn't give him one. He asked her many times, but his mom said 'no'. Jack was disappointed and felt very sad. + +He asked his friends and they said he should resist and not give up. They said if he kept trying, maybe his mom would give him a marble. SoJack tried very hard to get a marble, but it was difficult. He was sad and frustrated, but he kept trying. + +Finally, one day his mom saw how determined Jack was and gave him a special marble– one that was shiny and sparkly! Jack was so happy and he thanked his mom. + +The moral of the story is that if you resist and don't give up, even if things are difficult, your hard work can pay off. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was very popular because she had lots of friends. She lived on a beautiful street and she owned a pretty pink bike. + +One day, Emma was looking out her window when she saw her friend Hannah riding a bright red bike on the street. Emma was so excited that she quickly ran outside. + +"Hannah!" exclaimed Emma, "You own a red bike? I own a pink bike!" + +"Yes!" said Hannah, "My bike is very popular. We can go riding together!" + +So the two friends went bike riding on the street together and had a wonderful time! +Once there was a boy named Bob. He was just three years old. Bob wanted to build something. He went to the backyard and started to build a castle. It was made using rocks and leaves. +Suddenly a storm came. Bob got scared and ran into his house. He was sleepy, so he decided to take a nap. +Bob's mom came into his room and said, "Bob, why don't you continue to build your castle outside?" Bob smiled and said, "OK, mommy!" +So Bob went outside and started to build the castle again. Soon he was done. He looked at his creation and said, "Wow, I built the most beautiful castle ever!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you did a great job!" +Once upon a time there was a very intelligent bear. His name was Mr. Bear and he loved to sort things. One day he found himself standing in front of many different items on the ground. He looked at them and thought, 'What am I supposed to sort?' + +Suddenly he heard a little voice say, "Sort the things by their ears!" Mr. Bear looked around and saw a small rabbit hopping near him. The rabbit smiled and said, "There are lots of items here, but they all have different ears. Use those ears to sort them!" + +"That's a very good idea!" said Mr. Bear. So he carefully looked at each item and sorted it by the size and shape of its ears. + +When he was finished, Mr. Bear looked at the rabbit and thanked it for its help. The rabbit smiled and said, "You're very welcome! I'm glad you're so intelligent." + +Mr. Bear smiled and said, "So am I. Thank you for your help." +George and his mom were walking in the park when they heard a high-pitched whistle. + +"What is that noise?" asked George. + +His mom sighed. "I think someone needs help. We must rescue them." + +George and his mom followed the sound until they found a small bird stuck in the branches of a tree. + +George looked up at the tiny bird. "We have to help it!" + +His mom nodded. "Yes, that's very kind of you George." + +George carefully reached up and tried to free the bird, but it wouldn't budge. He strained his little arms and tried again, but he was too weak. + +"I can't get it out," said George, starting to cry. + +His mom frowned. "It's okay sweetheart. We'll find another way to rescue the bird." + +Suddenly, George noticed a stupid boy standing behind them. He had a stick in his hand and was trying to poke the bird with it. + +"No!" shouted George running towards the boy. + +It was too late. The boy had scared the little bird and it flew away. + +George and his mom were both sad and angry. They had wanted to rescue the bird, but it was gone. + +George and his mom turned away and walked sadly back home. They knew they couldn't do anything +Once upon a time there was a short little girl named Lucy who lived with her mom and her dad. She was a very playful young girl and she enjoyed spending time outdoors playing with her friends. + +One day, Lucy's mom told her that they were going to take a trip together to a special place near the mountains. Lucy was very excited and asked her mom where they were going. Her mom told her they were going to visit an angel! + +When they got there, Lucy saw the angel. It was beautiful! She saw it twinkle and sparkle in the sunlight, and playfully danced in the wind. + +The angel said hello to Lucy and said that it would bring her something special. Suddenly, the angel flew away and came back with a very special toy! Lucy thanked the angel and smiled from ear to ear. She was so thrilled, and the angel gave her a big hug. + +Lucy thanked the angel again and happily went home with her mom to show off her new toy. From that day forward, she thought of the angel often and would never forget that special day. +Once upon a time there was a fair maiden named Clara. She had long curly golden hair and a pure heart. One day Clara was gathering flowers in the meadow when she came across a mysterious veil. She reached down and touched the shimmering fabric and from it emerged a magical fairy. "You found my veil," the fairy said. Clara was so excited, she quickly put it on her head and thanked the fairy. + +The fairy smiled and said, "I can see that you are fair and kind, so in return for finding my veil, I will pour out a wish for you." Clara was overjoyed and she thanked the fairy one more time before she flew away. + +For the days that followed, Clara would wear the veil and sigh, wishing and dreaming, but nothing ever seemed to come true. But then one morning, while Clara was out in the meadow gathering flowers, she happened upon a wishing well. Immediately, Clara remembered the gift the fairy gave her: a wish. + +She closed her eyes and made her wish, and as she opened them, she saw a sparkling light pouring down from the sky. Clara smiled, knowing her wish had come true! She flew home with joy in her heart, wearing the veil the fairy had given her. +Once upon a time, there was a helpful girl called Lucy. +One day she found a hat in the park and she loved it. She put it on and it felt very comfortable. She decided to keep it and took it with her. + +As she was walking home she saw a scooter outside her house. +The scooter looked like great fun and she just had to try it. She climbed on and pushed it with her feet to make it go. She could feel the wind in her hair as she sped away. + +Soon she met her friend Sam. +"Hi Lucy, where are you going?" Sam asked. +"Racing with this scooter!" Lucy said. +Sam laughed. +"I think it's faster than me. Maybe I should join you," Sam said. + +So they both raced around the park on their scooters. +It was great fun and Lucy was so happy to have the hat to help keep her warm. +At the end of the day, Lucy thanked her friend for racing with her. + +They both made a promise that they would come back and race again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl. They were playing in the park. The boy and the girl loved to play together. + +Suddenly, the girl began to struggle and cry. She was sad. The boy asked her, "What's wrong?". + +The girl said, "My tummy hurts." The boy was very worried. He took her to the doctor. + +The doctor said, "Your tummy is just noisy. You will be alright in no time." The girl was so relieved. + +The boy and the girl returned to the park, this time there was a peaceful silence. The two friends smiled, knowing that silence was a sign that things were okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Tim. He loved playing games with his friends. + +One day, Tim's friend said to him, "Let’s lay a game. You can win some candy if you win." + +Tim said, "Okay, what kind of game is it?" + +His friend said, "It's a charming game. All you have to do is lay your hands on the table. Whoever has their hands there the longest, wins." + +Tim agreed and they both lay their hands on the table. After a while, Tim started to get tired. He removed his hands from the table and said, "I lost. You can have the candy." + +But his friend said, "No, I won't. You should always keep your word. If you lay your hands on the table, you have to stay until the end." + +And so, Tim never got the candy. He learned his lesson that day - always be true to your word. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who wanted to celebrate his birthday. He was very excited so he ran around and shouted "Happy Birthday!" very loud. His mom saw him and asked, "What are you celebrating?" +The little boy smiled and said, "My birthday! I'm three years old today!" +His mom smiled back and said, "Well, let's celebrate with a special label on a present!" She put a big label on a big box - it said "Happy Birthday!" +The little boy was so excited! He hugged his mom and shouted "Thank you!" +Then, they went to the kitchen and celebrated with a cake, singing a loud and happy birthday song. The little boy was so happy and it was the best birthday ever. +Once upon a time there was a furry bunny. He wanted to make something very special for a present. He thought and he thought about what he could make. + +He decided he should make a shirt. He hopped outside and found some long bits of thread in the grass. He wiggled his nose and jumped back inside to get started. + +The bunny took some material and started to add the thread, one bit at a time. He was so proud of himself and smiled every time he added a piece. After a while of weaving and connecting, he had made a very beautiful shirt. + +He thought it would be nice if the shirt had a pocket so he added the last bit of thread and made the pocket. He admired his work. + +Just then, he heard someone coming. It was the person he had made the present for. He was so excited that he almost wished away the last bit of thread he had added! + +The furry bunny opened the door and showed the person his amazing. The person was so pleased with the gift and said that it was the most beautiful shirt they had ever seen. + +The bunny was proud and smiled and hopped away, feeling content knowing he had used his special skill of adding thread to make something special for someone he loves. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Ann and Jane. They were playing in the garden together one day when Ann noticed something strange. + +“Look!†said Ann, pointing to a weird root. “What’s that?†+ +“I don’t know,†replied Jane. “Let’s find out!†+ +So they touched the root and it started to move. They both jumped in surprise, and watched as the root slowly begun to become bigger. + +“Wow!†said Ann and Jane in amazement. + +The root grew bigger and bigger until it became tree before their eyes. Now, Ann and Jane had an amazing tree to play on and explore. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She was 3 years old and loved to play. One day, she heard the ringing of the doorbell. When her mom opened the door, Anna saw her uncle standing there. She was so excited to see him! + +Anna ran to her uncle, giving him a big hug. She asked him why he was there. He said he was there to see them. + +"Come outside with me," he said. + +So they did. In the garden, they saw a gray bird. Anna asked her uncle if they could catch it. Her uncle thought it was a great idea, so they started to try to catch it. + +But the bird was too fast! Anna was getting frustrated and she started to cry. Her uncle tried to cheer her up by giving her an ice cream, but it was no use. + +Anna began to hope that she could keep the bird as a pet. But her uncle said that would not be possible. He said that the bird must stay in the wild. + +Her uncle could see that Anna was very sad. He tried to make her feel better by telling her that they could see the same kind of bird again if they went to the park. But Anna still felt sad. + +At the end of the day, they said goodbye, and her uncle left. Anna waved goodbye, feeling a little bit empty. She knew that she would not +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Molly. She had long hair, a big smile and her cheek glowed. One day, Molly wanted to go on a tour. She asked her mom if she could go, but her mom said no. + +"It's too dangerous," her mom said. "Why is it too dangerous?" asked Molly. + +Molly's mom sighed and said, "There are some stupid animals out there. They might hurt you." + +Molly frowned and said, "But I want to go see the animals! I promise I'll be careful." + +Her mom sighed again and said, "Okay, but you have to be very careful." + +Molly nodded and hugged her mom, then set off on her tour. Everywhere she went, Molly's cheeks glowed with happiness. She saw some funny animals and had a wonderful time. She even learned a lot about the animals on her tour. + +When she got back home, Molly told her mom about all the wonderful things she had seen and learned. Her mom was so happy and proud of her. Molly definitely had a tour to glow about! +Bob was a soldier. He was strong and healthy. He was sent away to fight in a war. Before he left, Bob's family gave him a big hug and wished him good luck. + +Bob had to be brave and strong in the war. He was alone and scared. But he knew he had the support of his family. + +One day a bomb was dropped near Bob. He was scared and ran away. He stumbled in an empty field. Suddenly, he saw a friendly face. It was a healthy puppy. The puppy wagged its tail and licked Bob's face. + +Bob was happy. He took the puppy and named it Brave. Brave kept Bob company and comforted him in the lonely days of war. Bob was very thankful for Brave's support. With Brave by his side, he felt more brave and strong. + +Bob and Brave were safe now. They had each other's support and they were both healthy. After some time they were reunited with Bob's family. Everybody was so happy to see them reunited again. +Once there was a cute little girl. She loved to play in the garden and explore. One day, she spotted something unusual in the grass - it was a wish! She couldn't believe her eyes. She leaned closer to take a better look and, sure enough, it was a real wish. + +The little girl was so excited. She knew just what to do. She closed her eyes, made a wish and blew on it. Suddenly, something strange happened. She felt a sharp nip on her arm. She opened her eyes, and there was a little caterpillar, biting her! + +The little girl was so surprised. She had never seen anything like it before. She watched the caterpillar as it crawled away, and suddenly, her wish came true! She was so excited and happy - her wish had really come true! + +The little girl learned a valuable lesson that day - not all wishes come true when you blow on them. Sometimes, they come true when you least expect it - like when a cute little caterpillar takes a bite! +Once there were two twins, Jack and Jill. They loved playing together and having fun. But one day, Jill felt scared and lonely. + +Jack could tell that Jill was not feeling happy, so he hugged her. He held her tight, and whispered in her ear. “I love you,†he said. + +Jill felt better. All of her fear and worries disappeared. Jack had comforted her with his hug and his gentle words. + +The twins hugged for a long time. They felt very close to each other. When it was time to go home, they both felt happy and secure. The tight hug had given Jill the comfort she needed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to explore. One day, he went on an adventurous walk. He saw a bright stone sitting by a tree. It sparkled in the sunshine and he wanted to take it home. Jack tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. "I will stay with this stone," he said. He stayed with the stone for what felt like a long time. Then, he heard a voice. It was coming from a big, bright butterfly. + +"What are you doing here?" asked the butterfly. Jack told the butterfly about the stone. "Well, why don't you stay with this stone and make it part of your family?" said the butterfly. + +Jack was so happy. He called the stone his special friend. He visited the stone every day and eventually, the stone even glowed with a bright light. Jack and the stone had become very close. + +The moral of this story is that when we find something special, we should make it part of our family and stay with it forever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Karen. She was just three years old. Every morning her parents gave her a hug and tickle and told her they loved her. + +Karen loved to rock in her special chair. It was a big, comfy leather chair. Her parents had bought it for her when she was born. It was original in every way. + +One day, Karen went to rock in her chair with her teddy bear. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. It was Karen's Grandpa. Grandpa had a special gift for Karen. + +He presented a beautiful rocking horse. It had a shiny leather saddle and silver stirrups. It was original and perfect. + +Karen clapped her hands in delight. She hugged Grandpa tight and said "Thank you!" + +Karen rocked and rocked on her rocking horse. She knew it would never be forgotten. +Mila and her dad were walking by a lake. She saw something moving in the water, and asked, "What is it, daddy?" Her daddy said, "That's a swan, sweetheart. Come, let's go closer and you'll see it better." + +So they slowly walked up to the edge of the lake, and Mila saw the swan for the first time. Its feathers were white and it was swimming in the water, gliding with an easy grace. + +"Can I show it something?" asked Mila. Her dad smiled and said, "I don't see why not." So they searched near the lake to find something the swan might like. Mila found a bright red apple, and her daddy helped her throw it onto the lake. + +The swan quickly saw the apple and swam towards it, taking it in its beak. Mila clapped her hands in delight. She had shown the swan something and it had accepted it. Her dad said, "Good job, Mila! That was easy, wasn't it?" Mila grinned and said, "Yes, it was very easy!" +and continued watching the swan swim around the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a little green boat. It was sailing along a big, blue sea, when suddenly a loud voice called out, ''You must surrender!'' + +The boat was very scared. It was frightened because it didn't know what the voice meant. + +Then, from the big, blue sea, a big anchor appeared. It was green like the boat. + +The boat looked at the anchor and said, ''What do you want me to do?'' + +The anchor replied, ''If you want to stay safe, you must surrender and stay close to me. I am an anchor and I will be your guide''. + +The boat listened to the anchor and was happy to have a new friend. From that day on, the little green boat never felt lost or scared again, because the anchor was always there to guide it. +Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a nice house. They were happy and kind, and liked to take care of each other. One day, an earthquake occurred. It was serious, causing the house to shake and loud noises to occur. + +The mother quickly gathered her children in the bedroom and held them tightly. She wanted to provide them protection from the earthquake. + +The son asked, "Mommy, what's an earthquake?" + +The mother explained, with a gentle voice, "An earthquake is a shaking of the ground. Earthquakes are very serious, but you are safe with me." + +The family stayed in the bedroom until the earthquake had passed. Then, the father, mother and children hugged, feeling relieved they all had stayed safe. + +The family was thankful they had each other, and that the mother had provided protection and peace during the earthquake. +Once there was a person who loved to show light. Every day they would take out a special light and make the world brighter. + +One day, the person heard a noise. They looked around and saw a little 3 year old child smiling. The person asked the child: " Why are you so happy?'' + +The little 3 year old said: "I love to show light too!'' + +The person smiled and said: "Let's show light together!'' + +So they took out the special light and together they made the world brighter. They both smiled as they enjoyed making the world a brighter place. The person was so happy to share the light with the 3 year old child. +It was Wednesday and the sun was shining brightly. Danny was feeling very stubborn. He didn't want to go play with his friends or have a delicious snack. He crossed his arms and said, "No!" + +His mom tried to talk to him, but he wouldn't listen. She said, "Danny, it's fun outside with your friends. Come grab a snack and some juice too." + +Danny stuck his chin out and glared at his mom. He knew he couldn't win, so he slowly grabbed his shoes and put them on. Then he grabbed his coat, but then he changed his mind and put it back. + +His mom smiled and said, "That is my stubborn little boy!" + +Danny smiled a bit, then he grabbed his coat and jumped out the door. He waved to his mom and ran off to find his friends. It was a great Wednesday and he had a fun time with his friends. +Once there was a mommy and a baby. They went walking in the park and the baby was so excited! He saw a stick and he wanted to pick it up. Mommy said no and told him to be serious. But the baby didn't listen, he reached out and grabbed the stick. Suddenly, the stick started to record things! + +Mommy was so surprised and she asked the baby where he got the stick. But the baby was too scared to speak. He tried to remember where he got it, but he just couldn't. Mommy was so mad and she had to take the baby home. + +When they got home, the mommy opened her laptop to see what the stick had recorded. She was extremely angry when she saw what was on the recording. She looked very serious and she yelled at the baby for not being serious. The baby started to cry and the stick was taken away from him. The mommy said it was for his own good and he was never allowed to pick up a stick again. +Once there was a very alert woman. She was always thinking and very curious. One day, she was walking around in a park. As she walked, she heard a small voice. + +She looked around and spotted a 3 year old boy sitting on a bench. She walked over to him and asked, "What are you doing here all alone?" + +The boy replied, "I'm trying to understand the birds, but I can't hear them very well." + +The woman smiled and said, "Ah, I see. I can help you with that. Stick around and listen closely, and you will start to understand them." + +The boy nodded and looked alert. Over the next few minutes, he listened closely and started to understand the birds. He smiled, happy to finally understand what the birds were saying! +Once upon a time, there was a woman. She was always very good and kind. But one day, she was sad. She looked up to the sky and said, "I hope something will happen to make me happy." + +Suddenly, a small bird appeared. "Do not worry," the bird said, "I will help you." The woman smiled and thanked the bird. + +The bird flew away and the woman was still sad. But then, the sun started to shine and the sky went from grey to blue. Suddenly, the woman's spirits lifted. She smiled and said, "I knew things would get better." + +From that day on, the woman was always happy. She thanked the bird and looked up to the sky with hope. She hoped that every day would be as good as that one. +Tommy was a curious three year old. He liked to explore his surroundings. On a sunny day, he decided to take a walk in the forest alone. Everywhere he looked, there were animals and birds of different shapes and sizes. He saw a brown squirrel that was eating a nut. + +Tommy was in awe of its beauty. He reached out his hand to touch it and he dropped his finger on the ground. The squirrel scurried away. Suddenly, a deep voice spoke from behind him. + +“Don’t be scared,†said the deep voice. “That’s just a brown squirrel. You can only watch it, not touch it.†+ +It was an old man who Stephen had never seen before. He smiled at Tommy. “Do you want to join me for a walk?†he asked. + +Tommy nodded his head and the old man encouraged him to keep exploring the forest. He showed he how to find different kinds of nuts and how to identify animals and birds. Finally, they reached a clearing, where they sat down to rest. + +The old man said good bye and asked Tommy to come back soon. As Tommy walked home, he was filled with a warm feeling of friendship. He knew he had made a new friend. +Alice was so excited to explore her new home. She saw a tall hall and wanted to climb it. But she was too small and couldn't reach. + +"Mummy," she said. "Can you help me climb the hall?" + +Mummy looked at Alice and smiled. "No," she said, "I'm sorry sweetheart, but it's too high. You can't climb it yet." + +Alice was sad, so Mummy said, "Don't worry, I have a fun surprise. Just wait and see." + +Alice sat and waited, curious to find out what her surprise would be. Then, Mummy brought in the cutest puppy Alice had ever seen! + +Alice gasped in delight at her surprise. With joy she twirled around the puppy and exclaimed "I will call him Climb!" + +Alice couldn't wait to run with Climb and play games in the hall. She quickly grabbed Climb and started to climb the hall, step-by-step. With excitement and determination she slowly made her way to the top. + +At last, Alice reached the top and smiled with pride. She had done it! With the help of her new puppy, she had conquered the hall. +Once there was a busy sailor who was sailing across the ocean. One day, he was in a big storm and his boat was starting to sink. He was scared and asked for help. + +Suddenly, a brave little girl heard his calls and came to save him. She said to the sailor, “Don’t worry, I can help you!†+ +The sailor looked at the girl in awe and asked, “How will you save me?†+ +The girl smiled and replied, “I will grab a rope and tie it around your boat. That way, my boat can pull you to safety.†+ +The sailor was so thankful for the girl’s help. She was strong, brave, and very clever! The sailor was soon safe and sound in his boat again. + +The busy sailor thanked the girl and sailed away, feeling very lucky that the girl had been there to save him. +Once there was a tiny orange mouse. He loved to play and explore the world around him. One day, he heard a sound coming from the nearby town. It sounded like everyone was celebrating. + +He scampered off to see what was going on. As he got closer he could see that everyone was throwing a big party. Everyone was singing and dancing, and it made the little mouse happy. + +He wanted to join in the fun, so he snuck into the party. He noticed a medicine bottle in the center of the room. People were drinking from it, so the tiny mouse figured it must be something special. + +He tried a sip of the medicine, and it was delicious! He enjoyed it so much that he couldn't help but to celebrate along with everyone else. Everyone laughed and danced with the little mouse until it was dark outside. +Once upon a time there lived a small boy who loved to keep a flame burning. He named it Flicker, and every day he fed Flicker with sticks and twigs. One day, he decided to take Flicker with him on an adventure. + +The little boy and his flame journeyed through forests, valleys, and rivers. Along the way, they crossed a rough mountain. Suddenly, Flicker started to flicker and fade. + +The little boy said, "Don't worry Flicker, I'll keep you safe." He spent hours trying to keep the flame burning. + +Finally, they reached the top of the rough mountain. The little boy looked into the sky and said, "Look! We made it! And we didn't give up." + +The flame looked brighter and said, "Yes! I knew we could do it." +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She liked to play with her doll. One day she was playing outside with her friends. She was so happy. She saw an old box in the grass. Inside was a fake doll! Sarah was so excited. She took it out of the box and showed it to her friends. Everyone said it was amazing. + +Sarah held the doll in her hand and started to zip around with it. She ran and ran. She zipped around the trees and over the grass. It was so much fun! She wanted to keep zipping around, but it was getting time for dinner. + +Sarah went home and put the fake doll in her special box. She wanted to play with it again soon. The doll was a special reminder of her fun day outside. +Once there was a boy who loved to study. He studied day and night! One night, he had a very strange dream. In his dream, he was walking through a big pale spot. Suddenly, he heard a loud voice calling to him: + +"Don't forget to study!" + +The boy was surprised by the voice and he asked, "who are you?" + +"I'm the pale spot" replied the voice. + +"I'm here to remind you to keep studying. If you study, you will be happy and successful!" + +The boy thanked the pale spot and said, "I promise to study hard!" + +He woke up and made sure to study every day. He never forgot what the pale spot taught him. +Mia was playing in the park when she heard a lovely sound. It was a song coming from the bush. She went closer and noticed a bird sitting on a branch. She looked at it and said, "Hello, you are singing so beautifully. What is your name?". + +The bird replied, "I am Tweetie, and I love to sing. Every season I sing a different song". Mia was so excited, she asked Tweetie to teach her the song. + +Tweetie said, "It's a very special song, so I can only teach it to Mia who is very brave and kind." Mia smiled and said, "Yes, I'm brave and kind. Please teach me the song." + +So Tweetie sang the song to Mia. Mia loved it and sang it with all her heart. She sang to the birds, the trees, and the clouds in the sky. Everyone in the park smiled and sang with her. Mia was so happy that she learned a new song from Tweetie. +Once upon a time there were two rabbits, Tommy and Tommy. Tommy was very happy and Tommy was sad. Tommy loved to clean while Tommy liked to make a mess. + +One day they decided to have a cleaning race. They both grabbed a mop and started to clean. Then Tommy came up with a clever plan. He suggested “Why don’t we reverse the mops and try to clean faster?†+ +So the two rabbits went ahead and reversed the mops. Suddenly Tommy was done first. He was really happy! Then he noticed that Tommy hadn’t finished yet. + +“Why are you still cleaning?†asked Tommy. + +Tommy said “Well, I reversed my mop the wrong way, so it isn’t cleaning!†+ +Tommy was so kind and he helped Tommy reverse his mop the right way. Then both rabbits finished cleaning at the same time. + +The moral of the story is: when we work together, we can do more and be happier. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jason. He was very brave and curious. He wanted to explore the world, so he decided to go to the big office across the street. + +When Jason arrived at the office, he was a bit frightened. The office was so big and there were lots of people walking around. But Jason was brave, so he kept going. + +Then he saw a lady sitting on a big chair. She had a big book in her hands and she was writing something. Jason asked her, “What are you doing?†+ +The lady smiled and said, “I am writing to own the office. It’s called owning a place.†+ +Jason was surprised. He thought it was exciting to own something. He thanked the lady and went home feeling very proud. He was glad he was brave and curious. +Billy was playing in the park. He loved to kick the ball for hours. He looked up at the sky and saw a beautiful white bird. "Wow, so pretty," he said. He asked his dad, "Can I kick the bird?" + +His dad laughed and said "No, Billy, that would be dangerous." Billy said, "But it looks so nice!" + +Dad said, "Yes, It’s very nice, but it won't be happy if you kicked it. Plus, it would be very expensive to replace it if you broke it!" + +Billy thought about it for a moment. He smiled, looked up at the sky, and said, "Ok, I won't kick the bird." + +Billy kept playing in the park and he was careful not to kick anything expensive. He had a lot of fun! +Sam was restless. He shuffled around the room, looking for something fun to do. Finally, he noticed a magazine on the table. He eagerly picked it up and began to gaze at the pictures. He could feel excitement bubbling in his stomach as he looked at each page. + +Suddenly, he noticed something that made his heart beat faster. He saw an ad for a new toy! He had been wanting one for months. He ran to show his mom. But when he looked up, she was already looking at him with a big smile. + +"I saw that ad in the magazine, too." she said. "It's your birthday next month. I think this would be the perfect present." Sam couldn't believe it. He was so excited that he started jumping up and down. + +He couldn't wait for his birthday to come. Every day he would come back to the magazine, gazing at the toy ad, dreaming of the new toy he was going to get. +One day there was a little girl called Sarah. She was curious about the world. She wanted to find something special. + +So she went for a walk in the forest. As she was walking, she saw something sparkle. It was a shiny golden box. She was so excited, she had to pick it up. + +As she opened the box, she found a piece of meat inside. She was very curious as to why it was there. + +Then, a small fairy appeared out of nowhere. The fairy said to her: "This meat is special! It will make you very happy." + +Sarah smiled and asked the fairy what she should do with it. The fairy said: "Cook the meat up and share it with your friends and family. They will all be very happy!" + +Sarah thanked the fairy and danced her way home. She cooked the meat and shared it with everyone. Everyone was so happy and it made Sarah even more curious about the world. +Once upon a time, there was a seal who wanted to play in the ocean. He swam around to explore his surroundings. But then he met a crab who advised him to stay away. "You must be careful of the deep ocean. You can't go there," the crab said sternly. + +The seal felt unsure but then he heard a delicious smell coming from the deep ocean. He wanted to explore what it was and the urge to do so was very strong. Despite the crab's warnings, the seal decided to go. + +When the seal reached the deep ocean, he saw a bunch of delicious fish swimming about and having fun. He was very happy to have found this place and he decided to try the fish. + +After a while, the seal felt very sleepy and he realized he had stayed too long. He quickly swam back to the shallow ocean. He was very relieved when he saw the crab again. + +The crab was also relieved to see him. He said “You must always listen to what I said. The deep ocean is full of danger and you should stay away from it.†+ +The seal said “I’m sorry,†and he promised that he would never go to the deep ocean again. + +The moral of the story is to listen to wise advice; it can keep us away from danger! +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to explore new places. She was very curious and liked to find out about them. + +One day, she found a new place that was dull and quiet. She felt relaxed and relaxed as she walked around it and explored. After a while, she started talking to herself. + +"This is a nice place," she said. + +But then, she heard a voice. + +"It sure is, but why are you here?" + +The voice belonged to an old man. He was sitting on a bench, watching the girl. + +The girl smiled and said, "I just wanted to relax and explore this place." + +The old man smiled and nodded. "Yes, it's always nice to explore and relax in a new place." +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved cake. She wanted a cake very badly, so one day she decided to release a bird to go get it for her. The bird flew away and soon came back with a hot cake. The girl was so excited and thanked the bird very much. + +But as the girl took a bite of the cake, it suddenly started to get even hotter. The girl put the cake down and shouted at the bird, "What did you do?!". + +The bird replied, "I went to the sun to get it for you!" + +The girl was so mad that she grabbed the cake and threw it far away. Her dreams of eating the cake were ruined and she never saw the bird again. + +The girl never got her cake, and she learned her lesson never to trust anyone to release things for her ever again. +Alice and her mom were going for a walk. As they walked, Alice saw a sight. + +Alice: “Mom, what’s that?†+ +Mom: “That’s a messy park.†+ +Alice: “Can we go there?†+ +Mom: “Sure, we can pass by and take a look.†+ +Alice and her mom walked over to the park. It was very messy with leaves and twigs all over the ground. + +Alice: “It’s so messy here!†+ +Mom: “Yes, it is. Let’s pass through it and go back home.†+ +Alice and her mom passed through the messy park and went back home. Alice had seen a messy sight and was glad to go back home. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Tommy who wanted to go on an adventure. He had a powerful jeep that could take him anywhere he wanted to go. + +Tommy hopped into the jeep and began to drive. He felt the wind on his face and the powerful engine roaring under the hood. + +Suddenly, the engine made a funny noise, and the jeep stopped. Tommy got out and looked at the problem. He called his friend Dave to help. + +"Have you ever fixed a jeep before?" Asked Tommy. + +"Yes," said Dave, "I fixed one once, it was easy. Let me see what I can do." + +Dave spent hours working, and finally the jeep was running again. + +Tommy was so happy. He felt powerful! He and Dave drove off in the jeep, ready to take on their adventure. +Oscar was a cute little monkey. He was excited to learn how to jog. Every day he would run around in circles until he got tired. + +One day, Oscar decided to go on a jog. He left the forest and started to cross the desert. As he jogged in the hot sun, he soon became thirsty. Just then, he spotted an oasis in the distance. + +He hopped with excitement and shouted: “I found an oasis!†+ +In his joy, he raced towards it. But running so fast, he soon tripped on some rocks and fell. He skinned his nose and scratched his tummy. + +Oscar was disappointed. But he remembered the lesson of the day: it’s best to be careful and not get too excited. So he slowly jogged to the oasis, savouring every sip of its cool, clear water. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Joe who loved to run and play. One day, he was playing in the park with his friends when he wanted to do something extra fun. He decided to try to climb up the tree and see what he could see. + +He got up very high, but then he lost his balance and started to fall. He felt embarrassed when he landed on the ground with a thud. His friends started laughing, but Joe didn't think it was funny. + +To make him feel better, Joe's Dad came over and said, "It was okay that you fell, Joe. Everyone falls down sometimes". Joe knew his Dad was telling the truth and he felt better. + +Then Joe's Dad said, "But you have to be more serious if you want to climb a tree again. It can be dangerous, so you have to be careful". Joe took his Dad's advice to heart and he never tried to climb that high again. +Once upon a time there was a big log in the forest. It was a very pretty log, filled with many colors and shapes. All the animals in the forest wanted to play with the log. + +One day, a bad fox came around and demanded that he get to play with the log. The other animals were not happy with the fox's demand, but no one wanted to make him angry, so they let him take the log. + +The fox played with the log for hours until he finally got bored with it. He grew mad and angry, and he demanded that all the other animals beg him to make him happy. The animals were not happy, but they had to do as the fox said. + +The fox was still not happy, and he demanded even more. He became very mean and snarly. The other animals begged him to stop, but the fox was having too much fun to listen. Suddenly, he picked up the log and threw it as hard as he could. The log broke into pieces and scattered around the forest. + +The animals were very sad and angry at the fox for ruining their pretty log. The fox ran away laughing, and the animals never saw him again. +There were two friends, Dan and Emmy. They had lots of things to sort. + +"Let's sort them together!" Dan said. + +"Ok," Emmy said. She was glad. + +They sorted their things into cells. One cell had clothes and another had shoes. They were both so happy. + +"We did it!" Dan said. He was glad. + +"Yes, we did," Emmy said. She was really glad. + +They both smiled and hugged. They were very proud of the work they had done. +Jack was playing in his backyard when suddenly he saw a small, scaly lizard. Jack was excited and wanted to show his mother. He went to the kitchen door, but when he opened it, he saw his mother talking to someone. Jack accidentally made a noise, and his mother turned around and saw him. + +"Jack!", said his mother. "What are you doing here? You should have been outside cleaning up your toys. We're trying to have a tidy house!". + +Jack was so disappointed that he started to cry. His mom saw this and came over to give him a hug. But before she could do that, a big hand from behind her slapped Jack on the back. + +Jack was shocked! He quickly looked up and saw his dad standing with a stern face. + +"Listen to your mother," he said. "No more running away from your chores. Now clean up your toys." + +Jack was a bit scared, but he nodded his head as he ran back to the backyard to pick up his toys. As he continued to pick up his toys, he still thought of the little lizard that he saw earlier. He knew it was his secret - no one else had seen it. +Sam and his dad were walking down the street. Sam asked his dad, "What is that enormous thing in the sky?" His dad smiled and said, "That is a basketball. Let me explain." + +He explained that basketballs were used to play a game called basketball. Two teams use the basketball to try and get the most points by throwing it in the hoop. + +Sam was amazed. "It's so enormous! How do they play the game?" he asked. His dad laughed and said, "I'll show you. Let's go to the playground and I'll show you how to play basketball." + +So, Sam and his dad went to the playground and his dad taught him how to play basketball. He showed Sam how to throw the ball in the hoop and even how to catch the ball. Soon enough, Sam was having lots of fun playing the game. + +The next time Sam saw an enormous basketball in the sky, he knew exactly what it was. He knew that it was used to play a special game called basketball. +One day Chip was walking in the garden. He saw a radish. It was very big and was very red. He was interested and he wanted to take a closer look. He went closer and tried to take it into his hands. But, the radish was too heavy. He tried to pull it out of the ground, but it wouldn't move. Suddenly he heard a harsh voice. + +"Hey, that's mine! Don't touch it!" + +Chip looked up. He saw a man with a big smile on his face. + +"Hello!" said the man. "I'm growing this radish. It's very special. I take care of it every day". + +Chip was so surprised he said nothing. The man continued "It's okay, you can try it. Just be gentle". With that, the man took the radish out of the ground and handed it to Chip. Chip was very excited and took a bite. The man laughed. + +"It's good isn't it? But it's still a bit harsh". + +Chip agreed. He thanked the man and said goodbye. He went home, happy and proud of his radish. +Molly was playing with her tire outside. She was having so much fun spinning it around. Molly was determined to stay outside and play for as long as she possibly could. + +Her mom saw that the sun was getting low and called to her from the porch. "Molly, come inside. It's time to put your tire away for the night." + +Molly's lower lip started to quiver and she felt sad. She didn't want to give up her tire yet. But she knew her mom was right. + +Molly's mom came down off the porch, put her arm around Molly's shoulders, and spoke in a gentle voice. "Molly, I know it's tough. But I promise that you can come back out and play with your tire tomorrow if you put it away now." + +Molly nodded, trying to decide if this was the right thing to do. Suddenly, she remembered how powerful and brave she was and she felt a little better. She rallied her strength and managed a small smile. + +"Okay mom. I will put away the tire." + +Her mom gave her a gentle squeeze and said "That's my brave girl. I'm so proud of you." + +Molly beamed and walked inside, feeling encouraged and strong. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Thomas. He was filled with joy and his heart was compassionate. One day, he was playing in the park with his dad when a special string appeared. The string was so sparkly and beautiful! + +“Wow Dad! What is this shiny string?†cried Thomas. + +“That, my boy, is a magical string. We can play games with it," replied his father. + +Thomas had so much fun playing with the magical string. He felt so happy and excited. + +The next day, Thomas went back to the same spot in the park. He looked around and saw that the string was gone. He was so sad and he started to cry. But then, out of nowhere, the string appeared again! Thomas was so delighted. + +He ran to grab the string and hug it. He thanked his dad for being so compassionate and understanding. + +From then on, Thomas and his dad played with the string in the park each day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Sarah.Sarah loved to go on adventures. One day, Sarah had a brilliant idea. She decided to take a trip to the airport! + +Sarah rushed to the airport. As she arrived, a loud ringing noise filled the air. The noise was coming from an airplane nearby. It was a brown airplane and Sarah smiled, excited to get on board. + +"Ring, ring," said the airplane. "Where are you going?" + +Sarah said "I'm going on an adventure!" + +The airplane laughed, "Hop on board! I'm sure the journey will be great!" + +Sarah was so excited. She thanked the kind airplane and hopped on board. + +Sarah's adventure was finally beginning! +Once upon a time there was a brilliant circle. It was very special because when you clapped your hands, it could reverse! + +Every day a little boy came to the brilliant circle. He clapped his hands and the circle changed directions. It went forward, then it went back. The little boy jumped with joy and shouted "Wow!" + +He asked his mom to clap her hands too. She did and the circle reversed again. All the other kids wanted to make the circle go backwards too! + +Soon it was time for the little boy to go home. He waved goodbye to the brilliant circle before he left. He knew he would be back the next day to see the wonderful circle again. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tim. He liked to sing and was always singing a song. One day he asked his mommy if he could play a special song he heard. + +His mommy shook her head and said it was an ordinary song and he shouldn't bother. Tim was very sad and thought mommy didn't like his song. + +He asked his daddy a few days later and daddy smiled and nodded. "Yes you can sing that song Tim!" he said. Tim was so happy and quickly started to sing the song. + +Daddy clapped his hands and said "that was a great song!" Tim was so proud and enjoyed singing his ordinary song with his daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a dead lawn. All the flowers and grass had dried up. No matter how much water the family gave it, nothing grew anymore. + +One day, the family decided to do something about it. + +“I know the perfect way to fix the lawn!†said the father. He grabbed a large bag of grass seed from the shed and headed out to the lawn. + +The mother followed. She asked, “What are you doing, Dad?†+ +“I’m going to zip these seeds on the lawn,†dad said as he zipped seed after seed across the dead lawn. + +The family watched as their lawn began to come back to life. Sprouts started to appear and pretty soon they had a beautiful lawn again. + +From then on, they made sure to water their lawn every day so it would stay healthy and green. + +The End +Once there was a little girl named Sally. Sally wanted to win a race that she was in. She is normally very gentle so at first, she wasn't sure if she could do it. + +But then Sally spotted a peach on the ground and thought to herself that she could use the peach as a motivation to win if she tried her hardest. + +Sally ran as fast as she could and reached the finishing line first. She was over the moon that she had won! + +When Sally told her mum about the race, her mum said: "I'm proud of you for trying your best, sweetheart. That's what wining is all about - being gentle and showing determination. Well done!" +Once upon a time there lived a little girl. She enjoyed cleaning, so every day she made sure her room was clean and tidy. One day she had a very special idea. She wanted to clean with something special - a magical lemon! + +The little girl looked all around and couldn't find a magical lemon. Then she had an idea - she decided to find a very fast lemon, so it would become magical. + +The little girl ran around her garden looking for a fast lemon. But she couldn't find one. She ran around faster, but still couldn't find a fast lemon. + +Finally, she gave up. She was very sad because she wanted her special magical lemon so desperately. She looked sadly at her room, which was still dirty and untidy. + +She had tried so hard, but ended up with nothing - no magical lemon and no clean room. +Once upon a time, there was a purple office. It had a very special job to do. + +Inside the office worked two friends. They were called Sue and Sam. + +"What should we do today?" asked Sam. + +"Let's attach something," said Sue. + +"What should we attach?" asked Sam. + +"Let's attach purple paper to the wall," said Sue. + +So that's what they did. They attached purple paper to the wall with tape. + +When they finished they both smiled. They had done a great job! +Jamie was a little boy. He was three years old. He was playing outside in the garden one day when he noticed a bush full of blueberries. He went over to take a closer look. + +He was so excited when he saw these juicy blueberries. He wanted to get some to eat. His mom was nearby and saw him looking at the bushes. + +Jamie said, "Mom, can I mind the blueberries?" + +His mother smiled and said, "Yes, of course you can mind the blueberries." + +Jamie picked some of the ripe blueberries, and was about to put them in his mouth when he noticed a little bird had been watching him the whole time. The bird seemed very sad. + +Jamie stopped and said, "Do you want to mind some of the blueberries too?" + +The little bird seemed surprised and happy. She hopped over and Jamie gave her some of the blueberries. They mind the blueberries together until they were both full. + +The little bird was no longer sad. Instead, she was smiling and happy. Jamie and the little bird spent the day in the garden, minding the blueberries. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely gentle pony. She glowed like the morning sun. Everywhere she went, children would come and smile. + +One day, the pony was walking near the forest near her home when she saw another little pony. He looked scared and sad. + +"What's wrong?" the gentle pony asked. + +"I- I am lost, I don't know how to get home," said the little pony, tears shimmering in his eyes. + +The gentle pony felt so sad for the little pony. She wanted to help him. + +"Come with me and I will take you home," said the gentle pony as she started walking away. + +The little pony followed her and soon they arrived at his home. His mum was waiting outside and she glowed with happiness. + +"Thank you gentle pony, you saved my baby," said the little pony's mum. + +The gentle pony smiled and together they all watched as the little pony ran into his home, safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Bob. One sunny day, Bob wanted to go for a walk. He put on his shoes and ran out of the door. As he started walking, he noticed a sauce on the ground. It was a special sauce, an original sauce! + +Bob wanted to take the sauce home. He followed the path and walked back to his house. He got home and showed his mom the sauce. + +"Where did you find this sauce?" asked his mom. + +Bob told his mom about his walk and how he found the original sauce on the path. + +His mom smiled at him and said, "That's great Bob! Let's make a yummy dish with this sauce!" + +Bob was very happy and they both went into the kitchen to make the delicious dish with the original sauce. +There was a fat cat that loved to bounce. Every time it moved, it seemed to bounce up and down with style. + +One day, the cat saw a little girl walking by and decided to go up to the girl. + +The cat said “Meow!†+ +The little girl looked surprised and said “Hi kitty! What can I do for you?†+ +The cat said “Will you do a bounce with me?†+ +The little girl said “Yes!†and the two of them bounced together. The cat showed the little girl how to bounce with style. + +The two were having so much fun that they didn’t realize the sun was setting until it was almost dark. + +The little girl said “We better go home now. It’s getting dark.†+ +The cat said “Bye! Let’s do a bounce again soon!†+ +The little girl said “Definitely!†and the two went their separate ways. The cat bounced all the way home, feeling happy and satisfied. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Emily. She lived in a nice house with a family who loved her very much. One day, Emily was playing in the backyard when she came across a strange symbol stuck in the ground. She pulled it out and could see it was very important. Emily decided to take the symbol inside to show her family. + +Emily's mom and dad were very excited when they saw the symbol. "It must be something very valuable," said Mom. But Emily's older brother, Kevin, was not happy. He demanded to know where Emily had found the symbol. + +After some convincing, Emily agreed to show them where it was. She took them to the backyard and pointed to the same spot she had found the symbol. The family started to dig and soon realized the symbol was part of something bigger: an old burying treasure box. + +The family grabbed their shovels and got to work. They worked hard and eventually, the box was uncovered. It was made of metal and was very, very heavy. Dad wanted to open it right away but Mom said they should wait until the morning. + +After a night of anticipation, the family gathered around the open box. Inside, there was more treasure than Dad had ever seen. Everyone cheered and celebrated together before returning to the house with the treasure. + +The family would never forget the day they found the symbol. Little Emily had started a wonderful +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. The mom was cheerful and the father was very proud. They had a son, Alex, who was three years old. + +One day, Alex was playing outside. He saw a leaf floating by, and he wanted to own it. He whispered to the leaf, “I want you!†But the leaf wouldn’t stop. + +“Don’t worry, Alex,†said his dad. “We’ll get you a leaf of your own.†+ +So, Alex and his dad went to the garden. The dad pointed to a big, cheerful tree. “That one has some nice leaves,†he said. + +Alex was delighted. He plucked a leaf from the tree and held it close. “This is my own leaf!†he said. + +The dad smiled and said, “Yes, it is. I’m sure you’ll take good care of it.†+ +And from then on, Alex enjoyed playing with his own leaf. He was so cheerful! +John and Mary were on the beach one day. John said, "Let's meet the hurricane." Mary said, "It looks harmless." + +They walked closer to the hurricane, and it started to swirl. The wind blew their hair back, and the water around them got higher and higher. John turned to Mary and said, "It doesn't look so harmless now." + +Suddenly, the hurricane roared louder and louder. The waters kept getting higher and higher. John and Mary held each other tight, bracing for the big waves. Then, with a loud crash, the hurricane subsided. + +John said, "We were lucky it wasn't so strong. We met the hurricane and it was harmless." Mary smiled and said, "We were brave!" +One day, there was a kid named Joe. He wanted to print something important. He had a very open attitude and was determined to get it done. + +When he arrived at the computer, the printer didn't want to work. Joe was very frustrated. He tried his best but he just couldn't get it to work. + +Joe began to cry and said, "Why isn't it working?". Suddenly, his mom entered the room and said, "Let me take a look". She then printed what Joe was trying to do with ease. + +Joe was very happy and said, "Thanks Mom!". His mom then said, "Whenever you want to print something, just let me know. I'll be happy to help". Joe felt so relieved and thanked his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy called Sam. He was only three years old and loved to play. Every day he had fun playing in the park with his friends. + +One day, Sam and his friends went to the river to play. While they were there, he decided to take a bath. He took off his clothes and jumped in the river. + +When he emerged from the river, he found that his friends had left the switch on and the lights were now all turned on. He was very surprised and asked, "Why did you all leave the switch on?" + +His friends then laughed and replied, "We didn't want you to get lost! We knew you would be safe in the river if the lights were on." + +Sam smiled and thanked his friends. From that day on, he always remembered to bathe with lights on. +Sammy was laughing. He was very cheerful. His mom was making a joke and he thought it was funny. + +"Why didn't the teddy bear eat lunch?" His mom asked with a twinkle in her eye. + +"I don't know," Sammy laughed. + +His mom smiled. "Because he was stuffed!" + +Sammy laughed even louder. He was becoming so cheerful. He grabbed one of his fan and waved it around. + +"Do you want to hear another joke, Sammy?" His mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Sammy said excitedly. + +His mom asked another joke and Sammy couldn't stop laughing. He was so happy and cheerful. He even made his fan laugh too! +Once upon a time there was a fat goat called George. He was a very happy goat and he loved to play outside in the sun. One day he saw a rope lying on the ground and he decided he wanted to play with it. + +He ran up to the rope, but then he heard a voice saying, "Don't touch that rope!" It was his mom. + +George stopped in his tracks and looked at his mom. "Why not, mommy?" he asked. + +"Because it is dangerous, my baby," she replied. "But don't worry, mommy will protect you and keep you safe." + +She wrapped her arms around George and he felt warm and safe. She smiled at him and said, "See, I'm here to protect you, no matter what." + +George smiled back and hugged his mom. He knew that no matter what happened, his mom would always be there to protect him. +Once upon a time there was a man named Tom. Tom was a very strong man and he had a giant truck. Every day he would get in his truck and load it with big boxes. One day as he was loading his truck he saw a spark. It was orange and it was beautiful! When he finished loading his truck he decided to follow the spark to see where it went. + +The spark led Tom through the forest and across a big field. Finally the spark stopped at an old orange barn. Tom was very excited and he opened the doors of the barn and stepped inside. He saw that it was filled with boxes of oranges! + +Tom was so excited he wanted to share his discovery with his friends and family. So he loaded his truck with all the oranges and drove home. When he got home he unloaded all the oranges and shared them with everyone. They were all so happy to have oranges to enjoy! + +And that's how Tom found the orange spark. +Max was a tidy three year old boy who had an exciting adventure one day. He was playing in his room when he heard a noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a bubble floating in the sky. It was so big and it sparkled in the sun! Max was so excited, he opened the window and stuck his head out to get a closer look. He decided that he wanted to go and kneel down on the ground to be able to see it better. + +When Max got outside, he could see that the bubble was actually glowing and it was getting bigger and bigger! He couldn't believe it. He got onto his knees and started to reach out his hands towards the bubble. Suddenly, the bubble started to move towards him! He was so curious and excited, he stood up and stepped forward to get a better look. + +Just then, the bubble burst right in front of him, showering him with rainbow sparkles! Max was delighted and shouted for joy. His mom heard the commotion and came out to see what was going on. It was only then that he realized that the bubble was a bubble from a bubble machine that his dad was using to make a surprise for him! His dad had set it up so that it would burst in front of him and shower him with rainbows. Max was delighted and hugged his dad, thankful for the surprise. + +Max learned that day that with a bit of thought and +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was having a bad day and he was feeling very troubled. He went out to the park to take a walk. + +At the park, Tom saw two animals racing. They were a rabbit and a hare. The rabbit was faster and he quickly passed the hare. Tom clapped his hands and cheered the rabbit on. + +After the race, the rabbit was tired and he thought it would be nice to have a massage. So Tom gently stroked the rabbit's fur while the hare watched. + +The rabbit felt much better after the massage and thanked Tom for his help. Tom smiled and said "You're very welcome!". Tom was no longer feeling troubled and he went home feeling happy. +Bob had a passport. He wanted to go to a new country and explore. He was excited as he packed his bags. + +Bob asked his mom, "Can I go now?" + +"It's almost time," she said. + +Bob went to the airport, but when he arrived the airline told him he couldn't board the plane. He didn't have the right kind of passport. + +Bob was miserable. He felt so sad that he had packed all of his things for nothing. + +But then he had an idea. He thought about it for a few days and then he had a plan. + +The next time he went to the airport, he had a new passport - the kind that the airline asked for. + +He smiled as he boarded the plane and started his adventure in the new country. +Once there were two friends, Gizmo and Ted. Gizmo was always counting the number of things he owned. Every day he would wake up and count the socks, or count the cups or count the books that he had around him. Ted was always drinking tea. He liked it hot. + +One day, Gizmo and Ted decided to have a picnic together. They packed some sandwiches and some tea, and brought a blanket and a rug to sit on. Gizmo decided he wanted to show Ted how many things he owned again, so while they were eating he started counting his sandwiches, his rug and his blanket. + +This made Ted feel very upset. He said, “Why do you always count the number of things you have? Why don’t you just enjoy the picnic?†+ +Gizmo stopped counting and looked at Ted. He suddenly realised that Ted was right - why did he always need to count how many things he had? He realised that sometimes it’s better to just be happy with what you have and enjoy the moment. So from then on, both Gizmo and Ted enjoyed their tea together, without needing to count the number of things. + +The moral of this story is that it's important to be thankful for what you have and to not focus too much on counting your possessions. Enjoy the present moment, and treasure the simple things in life like a hot cup of +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very adventurous and always wanted to explore. One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She packed her bag and said goodbye to her mum. + +Even though it was difficult, she walked for hours through the forest until she came to an old castle. It was even bigger than she thought! She was very excited and could not wait to explore. + +Suddenly, she heard voices coming from the inside. She was curious and decided to take a closer look. She slowly opened the door and found two boys inside. They were talking about a time machine! + +The little girl was amazed. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. She quickly mentioned the word "gas" and the boys stopped talking. They turned around and one of the boys said, "Do you want to join us on our journey?". + +The little girl paused for a brief moment before saying "Yes". She knew this would be the most adventurous day of her life! With their little time machine and a full tank of gas, the three adventurers were set for the journey ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny who wanted to find a comfortable cabin. All day long, he hopped through the forest, searching for the perfect place to rest. + +Suddenly, the bunny heard a small snap. He could see that it was coming from a cozy cabin tucked in the trees. He hopped closer and saw that the door was open. + +The bunny peered in and saw how comfortable it was. He was so happy! He hopped inside and snuggled into the blankets. + +Suddenly, there was another small snap. The door slammed shut! The bunny hopped around frantically, but he couldn't find the door handle. He was stuck in the cabin and he couldn't get out. + +The bunny was scared and lonely in the small cabin. He had to stay there all night, until finally the sun rose and he heard another snap. The door opened, and the bunny hopped out. + +The bunny learned his lesson. Never go into a cabin without checking the door first! +Pam and her dad were going somewhere special. “Where are we going, daddy?†Pam asked. + +“We’re going to a yoga class,†her dad said. + +“What is yoga?†she asked. + +“Yoga is a fun way to move your body and relax,†her dad said. + +When they got to the yoga studio, they paid and went inside. Pam looked around. The room was big, with interesting things to look at. + +Pam and her dad put their mats on the floor and started doing yoga. Pam couldn't do all of the poses, but it was still fun and interesting! + +After awhile, they finished their class and went home. “I had so much fun,†Pam said. “Let’s go to yoga again soon!†+Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jack, who loved to play in the pond. He was so happy when he was in the pond, but he always made sure to remember the only rule his mum had told him: "Never dive in the water." + +One day, Jack could not resist the temptation. He started jumping up and down on the edge, looking up at the shining sun. Suddenly, before he knew it, he was already in the water. The deep and inviting water looked so blue and pleasingly cool. He forgot his mom's instructions and decided to dive in! + +Jack's mum immediately noticed what had happened. When Jack came out of the water, his mum looked serious and asked him: "What did I tell you?" Jack hung his head, feeling guilty. He answered: "Not to dive in the water." + +Jack's mum said: "That's right. It is important to obey your parents- that's what makes you a good boy." She hugged him and said: "Now you can play safely, feel the texture of the water, and enjoy the sun, as long as you stay obedient." + +Jack understood his mum's lesson. He realized that it's ok to have fun- but it doesn't mean he should forget to be obedient. He played for a few more hours, and then went home feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Grace. She was 3 years old and went to a special class at school. Every morning she would get up and get her folder ready to take with her to class. + +One day when it was time to go to class, Grace forgot to fold her folder. She was feeling very careless and hurriedly put her things into her bag. + +Her teacher saw the folder was not folded and asked, "Grace, why isn't your folder folded?" + +Grace was embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry, I was careless and didn't fold it." + +The teacher smiled and said, "That's alright Grace, but remember to fold your folder every time." + +Grace smiled and nodded. From then on she would always take extra care to make sure her folder was folded before she went to class. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. She liked to play with her dolls and when she was feeling sad, her mum made her toast with lots of butter and honey. One day, Jenny was playing in the garden when she saw a funny-looking caterpillar. She thought it was so funny that she started to tease the caterpillar and laughed. The caterpillar didn't like this, so it crawled away. + +Jenny's mum told her not to tease animals, but she didn't listen. She went back inside and washed her hands, as her mum had taught her to be very clean. After that, Jenny went back into the kitchen and her mum had made a lovely toast for her with melted butter and honey. + +Jenny was very happy. She got a plate and sat down to enjoy her toast. She was careful not to tease any of the animals in the garden, as her mum had reminded her, and ate her toast in peace. The end! +Once there was a girl called Mary who really liked to explore. One day, Mary went to the beach with her family. At the beach, she saw something amazing. She saw the sea glistening in the sun, and felt a gentle breeze blowing in the air. + +She wanted to go into the water, so she asked her mom. Mom smiled and said, "Be careful. If you go too deep, you might get lost." Mary listened carefully to her mom's words and nodded. She then bravely walked into the water, but the waves were strong. + +Mary tried her best to stay close to the shore. She was scared, but she kept going. Suddenly, she saw something shiny - it was zero. Mary smiled and waved at zero. Zero waved back at her and said, "Hi Mary! Let's explore together." + +Mary and Zero then explored the beach together, finding shells and sand castles in the sand. Mary was so happy and loved spending time with Zero. +Once upon a time, a dad and his three year old daughter were walking to the bus stop. When they arrived, the dad warned his daughter not to cross the street without him. He said, "Stay here, sweetheart. Don't cross the street without me." + +The daughter nodded and waited by the curb as the dad stepped onto the curb. Suddenly, a big, modern bus drove around the corner. It stopped in front of them and the dad said, "This is our bus! Let's go!" + +The daughter crossed the street with her dad and climbed onto the bus. Inside, she saw many people and seats. She looked out the window and smiled. It was a beautiful day. + +The bus raced away, bringing them to their destination. The dad warned his daughter to stay close while they were at the destination. He said, "Be careful, sweetheart. Don't wander away." The daughter smiled and nodded. + +The dad and daughter had a great time exploring their destination. Finally, it was time to go home. The dad and daughter waved goodbye and climbed back on the modern bus. Safely, they headed back home. +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit named Boots. He was hopping and skipping around the garden, looking for something fun to do. He saw a small, wriggling worm and he was curious. He hopped towards the worm and wondered what it was. + +Suddenly, he started to worry that the worm might startle him, so he jumped back. He was so scared he forgot to be brave. + +Suddenly, a big, friendly frog appeared and said, “Don’t worry Boots, that’s just a worm. Worms are harmless.†+ +Boots felt grateful to the frog for calming his fears. He smiled and said, “Thank you! I was so scared but now I feel much better!†+ +The frog smiled and said, “It’s okay Boots. It’s nice to help a friend. Now have fun exploring!†+ +And with that, Boots started hopping off, feeling brave and happy. +Once there was a girl named Jane. She was three years old and liked to play all day long. One day, while playing, she heard a big shake. Jane was so scared and asked her mom what it was. Mom said it was called an earthquake, and it was a natural thing. Jane was curious to meet an earthquake, so she wished for one. + +Soon, the ground started to shake again. Jane got very excited and ran outside to look around. She then saw a big gray cloud in the sky. It was moving and shaking the ground constantly. Jane knew she had met an earthquake! She couldn't stop looking at the gray cloud, wondering what it would do next. + +The earthquake lasted only a short time and soon, it was gone. Jane watched it disappear and felt a little sad. But she was still glad to meet an earthquake, even if it was a bit scary. Jane ran inside to tell her mom all about it. +Once upon a time there was a brave beetle named Johnny. Johnny was very normal, but he had a wild idea. He wanted to dare himself to climb the tall tree outside his house. + +So one day, when all the other bugs had gone to sleep, Johnny started to climb. He made it a few branches up when he heard a voice from below. + +"Johnny, what are you doing?" the voice said. + +It was Johnny's friend, an elephant beetle. "I'm daring myself to climb this tree," Johnny replied. "Can you do it too?" + +The elephant beetle was unsure. "I don't know," it said. "It looks so high up and I'm scared." + +But Johnny was brave. He encouraged the beetle to take the dare. And so the elephant beetle stepped out of its comfort zone and tried. + +After a few tries, the elephant beetle made it to the top of the tree with Johnny. They both cheered and were glad they had taken the dare. It was a normal day that the two bugs would never forget. +Tom was walking through the grass, looking for something. Suddenly, he spotted it. It was a big, shiny rope. He picked it up and said to himself, "What a neat rope! I'll attach it to a tree and swing from it". He started feeling excited. + +Tom looked around to find a tree and eventually found one. He carefully attached the rope to the tree and started swinging. He enjoyed it for a few minutes but then the rope started to break and he knew he had to get off. + +Tom wanted to swing just one more time, but suddenly he heard thunder in the sky. He noticed dark clouds rolling in. Tom asked himself, "Should I keep swinging or should I go home?" He decided to swing one more time, but it was a bad decision. + +When Tom was in the middle of his swing the sky opened up and rain started pouring down. Tom was getting very wet, and he knew he wouldn't be able to go home if he stayed any longer. He stopped swinging, quickly grabbed his rope, and ran. + +But the rope was too wet and the knot had gotten loose. Tom tried to attach the rope back to the tree, but it wouldn't stay. In the end, all Tom had was a wet rope and a boring walk home. +Once upon a time there was a little pig named Pat. Pat was very fearful and was always searching for something. + +One day while searching, Pat got lost in a dark forest. He was scared to keep looking so he stopped and sat down. Suddenly he heard a loud voice that called out, "Who's there?" + +Pat was extremely frightened and he tried to scream for help, but no sound came out. Suddenly he saw a giant bear standing in front of him. The bear was angry and said, "What are you doing in my forest?" + +Pat was so scared that he couldn't answer. He decided to try and search for an escape route from the forest. He ran around and looked for a way out, but he couldn't find one. + +The bear got madder as Pat kept running around. The bear yelled at Pat, "Stop running around and stay still. I will let you go if you do as I say." + +Pat was so fearful that he agreed. The bear told him to look for something special near the river. Pat searched until he finally found a bright blue flower. The bear was very happy and said, "You did it! You can go now." + +Pat was so relieved and ran quickly out of the forest. From that day on, Pat vowed to never forget his experience in the dark forest and would never be fearful. +Harry and Jerry were best friends. They did almost everything together. But one day, something changed. Harry hated motors. He said it was a different kind of noise and he didn't like it. + +Jerry thought it was silly. He liked motors and he wanted to go with Harry to the park to ride the motorboat. But Harry didn't want to. + +Jerry said, "Come on, Harry, it'll be fun!" + +Harry shook his head. "No, I don't like them!" he said. + +Jerry was sad and confused. He wanted to play with Harry, but he didn't like motors either. + +Suddenly, Jerry had an idea. "Hey Harry," he said, "let's go to the park and find a different way to play. Maybe we could go on the swings instead!" + +Harry smiled. He liked that idea. The two friends went to the park and had a great time - without motors! +Once there was a lady who was feeling very dull. So she decided to take a walk in the park. As she was walking, she heard a sound coming from the bushes. She went closer to have a look, and what she saw made her weep. + +In the bushes was a little puppy, shivering and crying sadly. The lady kneeled down and opened her arms to the scared puppy. She picked him up and held him close. He felt safe, so he stopped crying and looked up at his new friend. + +The lady was very sad to see such a young puppy all alone in the park. She held him close and stroked his back, and her heart burst with compassion. The puppy looked up at the lady and licked her face. This made her weep even more. + +The lady took the puppy home and did her best to look after him. He quickly became a beloved member of the family and she was so happy to be able to give him a home. Together, they would go for walks and play together in the park, and the lady had no more dull days. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was always a very tidy girl, and she liked to keep her room neat and clean. + +One day, Lucy was playing with her dolls when her big brother came in. He had a magazine in his hands. He set the magazine down on Lucy's bed and said, "This is for you, Lucy!" + +Lucy was very excited. She quickly picked up the magazine and started to look through it. But suddenly, she heard her mom calling. + +"Lucy! Come here! You're not being tidy!" her mom said. + +Lucy was very sad. Her mom took away the magazine and put it back where her brother had set it. + +Lucy was so disappointed that she started to cry. Even though she had tried to be tidy, she wasn't allowed to keep the magazine. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl, named Abigail. She was only three years old, but she was already very clever. One day, her older sister, Grace, wanted to teach her something very important. + +Grace took Abigail to their house and showed her a big wall. She explained that it was very easy to climb up and down it. Then, she pointed to a small hole in the wall and asked Abigail if she could fit through it, to which Abigail nodded eagerly. + +Grace smiled and said, “Now I'll teach you something very useful: how to climb through small places! You just have to push your body into the hole and climb through it! Can you try?†+ +“Yes!†said Abigail, already prepared to give it a go. She stretched out her body, pushed it through the small hole, and made it all the way through. + +When she emerged the other side, Grace clapped and said, “Well done, Abigail! You have learnt to climb through small places!†+ +Abigail was very proud of herself and she thanked Grace for teaching her a very useful lesson. +Once upon a time there was an old man who was very experienced. He wanted to find victory and went looking. One day he found a big box with a lock on it. He knew he had to get into it so he could get victory. + +He tried to open the box but it did not open. He tried really hard but the lock was very strong. He was determined to find a way to open the box and he thought and thought until he had an idea. + +The old man found a key and he inserted it into the lock. He turned the key and with a loud click the lock opened! He opened the box and found the victory he had been looking for! + +The old man was very happy and he celebrated his victory. He then continued looking for more victories, happy he had been able to open the lock. +Once upon a time, there was a group of friends who were very curious. On a sunny day, they went for a walk and started to play together. + +Suddenly, one of the friends shouted out: "Look, look! There's a window over there!" The friends were so curious that they immediately ran towards it. + +When they got close to the window, they gasped in shock: it seemed to disappear! + +One of the friends asked: "How can the window just disappear?" Another one said in surprise: "I don't understand. Where did it go?" + +Later on, none of them could explain what had happened. They all just stayed curious about the mysterious window that seemed to have disappeared. +Once upon a time, there was a very small boy named Jack. He was three years old and liked to play outside in his garden. One day Jack was playing in the garden when he noticed something strange in the sand. He went over to take a closer look and saw a small rock. + +He picked it up and said to his mom, "Mommy, I found a rough rock in the sand!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's fantastic, Jack! That's a very special rock, why don't you bring it inside and attach it to the wall?" + +Jack happily agreed and took off inside with the rock. He was so excited to have found such a special treasure. He carefully attached the rock to the wall and ran over to his mom to show her. + +His mom smiled and said, "That was very impressive, Jack. You showed me that anything is possible and that hard work can pay off. Always remember to never give up on your dreams." + +Jack smiled, he picked up his treasure rock and proudly placed it back in the sand. He was reminded of how special his treasure was and how hard work and belief could make anything possible. +Once upon a time, there was a silly girl named Emma. She was always making silly faces and singing silly songs. She loved to play pretend and make things seem magical. + +One day, her mommy asked her to help bake cookies. Emma said sure, so she put on her apron and skipped over to the kitchen. + +Her mommy was already there, stirring the cookie dough with a spoon. She asked Emma for help, so Emma began adding the secret ingredients. Soon, the kitchen smelled like magic! + +At the end, her mommy said, "Emmie, I am very proud of you. Do you want a hug?" Emma smiled and hugged her mommy tight. + +Later, she hugged everyone in the house because of the silly things they did. Emma felt like she had just shared a special kind of magic with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a mother and a daughter. The daughter was only three years old and was very curious. + +One day, the daughter asked her mother, "Mommy, can I go out and play?" + +The mother replied, "No, you cannot go out. It's too dangerous for a little girl like you." + +The daughter asked again, "Can I please go out? I promise, I'll be careful!" But the mother said, "No, you cannot. It's not allowed." + +The daughter had an idea. She said, "If I eat all my vegetables, can I go out after?" + +Her mother saw that her daughter was interested in food, so she permitted her daughter to go out after she ate all her vegetables. + +The daughter was very happy and said, "Yes! I will eat all my food." + +The daughter was so excited that she finished all her vegetables in no time. Afterwards, she went out and had an interesting day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mia. One day Mia decided to go to the zoo with her mom. When she got to the zoo, she was so excited! + +Mia's mom bought her an orange ticket and told her to hold on to it. Mia knew that the orange ticket was very special and so she held it tightly. + +At the zoo Mia saw so many different animals! She saw monkeys, tigers, birds, and more. She laughed and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go, Mia and her mom had to show their orange tickets at the exit. The zoo attendant looked at them, smiled, and said "You know, you can come and visit us again with your ticket." Mia and her mom smiled back, thanked him, and went home. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Fred and Joe. They went to the market to choose some food. Fred wanted to get a tomato, so he chose the biggest one he could find. Joe chose a tomato too, but he chose the smallest one. + +The friends went for a picnic. At the picnic, Fred's tomato was very fast. He ate it quick and was done in no time. Joe, however, was still eating his tomato. He was slow and took a long time to eat. + +At the end of the picnic, Fred was full and happy. He smiled as he watched Joe still struggling to eat his tomato. Fred said to Joe, "We can learn a lesson from this. If you choose the smallest one, it can be tough and take longer. If you choose the biggest one, it might be easier and faster." + +And so the friends learned a valuable lesson: Sometimes it's better to choose the biggest tomato. +Once upon a time there lived a yellow bird and a white bird. Every day, the yellow bird would eat corn from the nearby cornfield, but the white bird sat by and watched. + +One day, the yellow bird said, “Do you want some corn? You should come eat it with me!†But the white bird said, “No, I can’t come.†+ +The yellow bird tried again and again, but the white bird said no every time. The yellow bird thought it was very strange, but smiled and said, “Ok, I’ll come back tomorrow.†+ +The next day, the white bird invited the yellow bird over to the cornfield. But when they arrived, the corn was all bad! The white bird had eaten all the good corn the day before. + +The yellow bird was very sad and started to cry. The white bird spoke kindly, “I invited you to come with me yesterday, but you said no. That’s why there is no good corn left today. When someone offers you something good, it’s best to say yes.†+ +The yellow bird was very ashamed, but also learned a valuable lesson. From that day on, he always said “yes†when people invited him for something good. +One day, a little boy called Tom was playing in the garden. He was having so much fun when he noticed something in the sky. Angels! The angels were flying by and grinning. Tom was amazed and couldn't help but gaze up at them in admiration. + +Suddenly, one of the angels flew down and landed in front of him. It had a small box in its hands that was glowing brightly. The angel opened it, and inside was a tiny film. The angel said "This film will show you something special, but you must be patient." + +Tom nodded eagerly, and watched the film carefully. It was a magical experience, with incredible pictures and stories that he had never seen or heard before. After the film finished, the angel had a stern look on its face and said "You must always be kind and friendly, never rude." + +Tom smiled and said, "I promise to be kind and friendly from now on, I won't be rude ever again!" The angel nodded and flew away, and it left behind a wonderful feeling of kindness that Tom kept with him all day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lilly. She loved playing hide and seek with her friends but one day she got lost. All the other children were nowhere to be seen. + +She started to walk around because she was scared of being alone. Suddenly she heard a loud noise coming from the nearby lake. She went closer and saw that a little duckling was stuck in the mud. + +Lilly knew she had to save the duckling so she rushed to the lake and grabbed it in her hands. She then carried it to the grass, away from the mud. + +The duckling shook the water off and looked at Lilly, thankful. Lilly felt very happy and proud of herself. + +"Remember to help others when you can," Lilly said. "That's the best result of all." + +The duckling looked at Lilly, understanding the clear message she was sending. Lilly smiled and said goodbye before running off to find her friends. + +The duckling stayed close to the lake, enjoying its new freedom, and decided to always be kind to others. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others and be kind whenever you can. Doing so will always give you a clear, good result. +The sun was shining brightly one morning. Two little children were in the garden, eager to play. + +"Let's jump!" shouted the smaller one. She was wearing pink shoes that sparkled in the sun. + +Her big brother laughed. "Yes, let's jump!" he said. + +The two children started jumping. They jumped up high and down low, so low they almost touched the ground. + +Soon they were both very tired. They lay down in the grass and watched the fluffy clouds in the sky. + +Suddenly the smaller one said, "Wake up! It's time to go in." + +They both stood up and looked around. The sun had set and it was getting darker. + +The bigger one was eager to go inside. He took his sister's hand and they ran together into the house. +Mum was cleaning the kitchen and Jack was bored. He was looking at the books but they weren't fun. He asked her, "Mum, what can I do now?" +Mum replied, "You should go and have a swim in the lake." +Jack smiled and said, "Great idea!" + +So, Jack went to the lake. He put on his swimming costume and jumped into the water. It was so cold but also so fun. He swam around for a while. He was having such a good time until he suddenly slipped and hit his head on a rock. + +Mum heard Jack's screams and came running. She pulled him out of the water and rushed him to the hospital. She was so worried but she knew she had to stay strong. + +At the hospital, the doctors said that Jack had to stay overnight. He was okay but he was very scared. Mum was very upset and said, "This is all my fault. I should never have let him go for a swim." Jack said sadly, "It was boring so I wanted to have some fun." + +Moral of the story: It's never a good idea to do something just because it's boring - it could be dangerous. +Martin was an adventurous three year old, who loved to explore the world. He spent most of his days in the backyard observing everything he could. One day, he noticed a bird perched upon a branch in an apple tree. As Martin observed the bird's activity, he heard a squeak behind him. + +"Hi!", said the creature in the shrubbery. It was a friendly hedgehog wearing an amazing hat. Martin asked the hedgehog, "What are you doing?" + +The hedgehog replied, "I'm searching for some tasty berries. Can you help me find some?" + +Martin eagerly shared what he had learned while observing the apple tree. "I think I saw some delicious berries over in that corner of the yard," he said. + +The hedgehog eagerly followed Martin, and his hat sparkled in the sun. Together, they searched the backyard for the tasty berries, and after some searching, they were successful! + +Martin was amazed at how his simple observations helped him find the berries. He felt proud of how his knowledge had led him and the hedgehog to success. He couldn't wait to come back the next day and observe even more things in the backyard. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. Every day, Jack would look at the machine in his dad’s garage that he was not allowed to use. He was so curious about what it could do. One day, curiosity got the better of Jack and he used the machine. + +But there was one problem — Jack had never used a machine before, so he got confused. No matter how hard he tried, he could not make the machine work. He stopped and started to cry. + +Jack’s dad heard the noise. When he came into the garage, Jack was embarrassed and scared. But his dad was very kind. He put his arm around Jack’s shoulders and said, “You have to learn how to use a machine before you can use it.†+ +Jack learned a valuable lesson from this experience — if you don’t know how to do something, rather than getting confused, it’s best to stop and ask for help. +Once upon a time, there lived two friends, Max and Lucy. They both had a big day ahead of them, but Max told Lucy "We can't go today, it's raining outside. We have to delay!" Lucy was angry and said "No! I want to go, rain or not." Max replied, "We can't, it's not safe." + +Then they noticed some weird colors in the sky. Max said "Look! What are those colors? They are so weird!" They watched in awe as the colors blended and changed. Lucy said "Let's go on our adventure now!" "No, not yet," said Max, "We need to wait until it stops raining." + +So, Max and Lucy waited. They were patient and soon the rain had gone. Then they raced outside, each hoping to be the first to start their adventure! +Once upon a time there was a curious kid. He loved to explore and use his touch to feel different things. One day, he found a field of grass while he was walking. He reached over to touch it, when suddenly the grass started to yield. He was so excited! What was causing the grass to move? + +The kid looked around and noticed a small animal nearby. It was a bunny! The bunny was hopping around and brushing up against the grass, causing it to yield. The kid was happy and smiled. + +He tried to reach out and touch the bunny, but the bunny started to run away. The kid was sad because he wanted to pet the curious bunny. He chased after the bunny as quick as he could, but the bunny was too fast. + +The kid looked around at the grass one last time before he left, and suddenly he felt a tiny touch on his hand. He looked down and saw the bunny nestled against his hand. The kid was so happy and felt so lucky to have the chance to pet the curious bunny. He reached out and the bunny stayed still. + +The kid spent the rest of the day playing with the bunny, and they became the best of friends. From that day onwards, the kid was never afraid to touch the yield grass or approach curious creatures. +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl named Lily. She was very eager to learn about the world. One day, Lily asked her daddy, "What is that thing in the sky?" + +Her daddy pointed at a bright dot in the sky and said, "That's the moon!" + +But Lily shook her head. "No, not that," she said. "I mean the other thing." + +Then Daddy smiled and said, "Oh, that thing. That's a laser." + +Lily's eyes lit up. "What's a laser?" she asked eagerly. + +Daddy replied, "A laser is a light that can do special things. It can make pictures, or help us see things farther away." + +Lily was so amazed. She asked lots of questions about lasers. The more she learned, the more eager she became. + +At the end of the night, Lily gave Daddy a big hug and said, "Thank you for teaching me about lasers." Daddy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you enjoyed it." +Once there was a little girl who wanted to build something special. She had no idea what it should be, so she went outside and noticed a wild pot by her tree. She decided to pick it up and asked her mother, "Can we build something with this pot mommy?". Mommy replied, “Of course, sweetheart! What would you like to build?†The little girl thought for a while, and then said, “Let’s build a tea party!†+ +Mommy and the little girl got to work right away. First, the little girl helped her mommy to put the pot upside down and secure it with some stones. Then she grabbed her garden shovel and started to make a big hole around the pot. After that, the little girl and her mommy used some flowers and leaves to decorate the pot. + +The little girl was so happy when she saw the finished tea party. She smiled from ear to ear and said, “Look mommy! I built a tea party!†Mommy smiled back, and gave her a big hug. They enjoyed the tea party for the rest of the afternoon. It was one of the wildest and most fun tea parties ever. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Alice. She loved to point at things and play make-believe. One day, Alice’s mom gave her a big yellow cup of tea with a lemon inside. + +Alice was delighted by the tea, so she decided to go outside and have a picnic. As she was walking down the street, she spotted something yellow in the bushes. She went over to investigate and saw a shiny yellow twig. She was so excited that she decided to take it home with her. + +But the twig belonged to the witch that lived in the woods. When she found out what Alice had done, she was so angry that she cursed Alice! From now on, Alice would only be able to point with her left hand. + +Alice was so sad that she never wanted to play with her tea cup again. Even though she only meant to have a picnic and point with the twig, she ended up paying a heavy price. +One day, a small squirrel named Sally was walking through the park alone, her long brown tail swishing with every step. She was feeling a bit lonely and wished she had someone to talk to. Suddenly, she heard an unfamiliar sound, like someone whistling. The whistling sound came from a branch up in the trees, so Sally slowly climbed up to take a look. + +On the branch was a bird, sitting there with its eyes closed and feathers ruffling in the wind. Sally couldn't believe a bird sounded so much like a person whistling! She was about to go, when the bird spoke. + +"I'm sorry I'm so selfish," said the bird. "I put too much weight on my wings and now I can't fly." + +Sally nodded, understanding why the bird felt so sad. She offered to help, and the bird said yes. Together, they found a way to make the bird's wings lighter, allowing it to take off and fly in the sky. + +The bird thanked Sally for her help and flew away with a happy whistle. +Once upon a time, there was a wide history. It was a long, long story, and it was all bad. +One day, something bad happened. It was so bad that nobody ever wanted to speak of it again. +Nobody knew what it was, but it hurt until it got too wide. +The history was very sad and the people were so scared that they stopped talking about it and never spoke of it again. +The people were stuck in the wide history and could never escape it. +The bad ending was that it has been like this ever since. +Once upon a time, there was a very adventurous girl named Sophie. Sophie loved to explore the meadow and go on adventures. One day, while walking in the meadow, she found a sunflower. She thought that it looked so nice that she decided to take it home and keep it with her. + +The sunflower grew in her bedroom, and every day Sophie would take care of it so that it got enough sunlight and water. Days went by, and the sunflower started to grow bigger and taller. + +One day, Sophie brought the sunflower outside and left it out in the sun. But the sun was too hot, and the sunflower started to wither and die. Sophie was very sad and tried to water the sunflower to make it better, but it was too late. + +Sophie sadly said, "I liked it when the sunflower grew bigger. Now it's gone.†+ +The sunflower had been an adventurous companion, and was now gone. Sophie was very sad, and had learnt her lesson not to leave a sunflower in the sun too long. +It was a sunny day and two friends decided to go on a walk. One of the friends was carrying a fat doll. They took turns carrying the doll, taking in the fresh air. + +Suddenly, they stopped. "Look," said the first friend, pointing at a family of ducks. They watched as the ducks quacked and walked around the lake. + +The second friend cuddled the fat doll. "It's so cute," she said. After a while, the two friends turned and continued their walk. + +The doll was getting heavy, so they stopped for water and the second friend said, "Let's swap." She took the doll and the first friend said, "You'll have to carry it now. It's so fat!" The second friend nodded and smiled. + +The friends walked on, enjoying the beautiful day and taking turns carrying the doll. +Moe was a little fox. He was always curious and loved to explore. On this particular day, he was passing through the forest and noticed an attractive boot leaning up against a tree. He looked around to make sure no one was watching and quickly grabbed the boot. He thought it would be great to have as a hat! + +Moe went back to his den with the boot on his head. He thought it looked very attractive and decided to take it off for a better look. Inside the boot he found a delicious, juicy apple. He took a bite and the juice ran down his chin. + +At that moment, Moe heard a loud voice behind him. “Who's been eating my apple?†it said. Moe was scared and very embarrassed. He turned around to see an old owl standing there with an angry look on his face. + +Moe stuttered, “I..uh..I found the boot and thought it was a hat so I took it... and then I found the apple. I'm sorry.†+ +The owl stared at Moe for a brief moment then smiled. He said “I'm glad you found the boot. You can keep it. But, I need to drink that apple juice. Come with me,†and with that the owl flew off. + +Moe followed the owl to his home, where he drank up the apple juice and gave Moe a very warm hug. +Sam and Bob were two brave adventurers. They were on an important mission to save the kingdom. The two friends had a sword each. Bob held his sword up and leaned over to show how strong he was. + +But then they heard an angry voice. It was a dragon! It said, "Put your swords down if you want to live!" Sam and Bob were very scared and felt miserable. + +Bob dropped his sword. He said, "Let's be nice to the dragon. We don't want to fight tonight." + +Sam had other ideas. He said, "No, we must fight for the kingdom." So, Sam and Bob leaned their swords and prepared for battle. + +The dragon was ready too. But then, at the last minute, the dragon shouted, "Just kidding!" Everyone laughed. Sam and Bob were very relieved. + +The dragon said, "It's best if you don't fight. Let us all be friends." Sam and Bob were very happy and agreed. They put away their swords and the three of them continued on their journey. +Once upon a time there was a young girl. She was feeling very lonely. She wasn't sure why she was feeling so lonely - maybe it was because she didn't have any friends. + +One day the girl decided to go for a jog. She was so excited that she started to run faster and faster! + +While she was running she saw something up ahead. It was a pigeon! It was walking all alone. + +The girl stopped running and smiled. She said 'hello', but the pigeon didn't answer. + +The girl knew that the pigeon must feel lonely. Just like her. + +It was then the girl understood that no one is truly alone if they have kindness in their heart. You can share kindness with others around you and you will never be alone. + +The girl smiled and said a kind hello to the pigeon again. This time the pigeon chirped with happiness. + +The girl and the pigeon shared an understanding and the girl went off feeling much less lonely. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. He wanted to explore the world, so he hopped off into the forest. + +As he hopped deeper into the forest, he came across a long dark tunnel. He wondered what was inside, and he thought it would be fun to see. So he hopped and hopped until he reached the entrance of the tunnel. + +As he peered inside the tunnel was long and dark. He was scared, but he really wanted to take a look inside. So, he slowly moved his little bunny feet into the tunnel and hopped deeper and deeper until he could no longer see the sunlight. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice from the darkness. "What do you want?" it asked. The little bunny was surprised, he asked back "What is this place?" The voice answered "This is my home, and I do not like visitors!" + +The little bunny was scared and wanted to get out of the tunnel. So, he said goodbye to the voice and quickly hopped back out. As the little bunny hopped away the voice called out, "You will regret coming here! It will be bitter for you". + +The little bunny was scared and didn't understand what that voice meant. But, he was lucky and managed to make it out of the tunnel in one piece. + +But, the little bunny didn't know his luck was about to run out. A few days later, he started to feel very +One day, Erik and Sophie went to the toy store. Erik saw a model plane and he was very excited. + +"Can we get it?" asked Erik. + +"No, it's too silly," replied Sophie. + +So they went on to look at other things. Erik found a model ship and he asked Sophie if he could get it. She nodded and they went to the checkout. + +On their way home, they stopped to put the model ship in a pond. Erik wanted to see what it would do in the water. + +They both laughed when they saw the model ship go back and forth. It was really silly! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hannah. She was three-years old and very bossy. One day, she noticed a pretty card lying on the ground. She picked it up and noticed the words, 'Party invitation'. She smiled and showed the card to her mom. + +"Let's go to the party!" said Hannah. +She asked her mom many times, but her mom said no each time. Hannah refused to give up. She kept asking her mom every day until her mom finally agreed. + +When they got to the party, Hannah met a lot of new friends. Everyone was having a great time playing and eating yummy snacks. Then, Hannah heard someone say that there was going to be a surprise! + +Hannah became very curious. She insisted to her mom that they stay at the party so she could find out the surprise. After a while, the host announced the surprise. It was a special present for the birthday girl! Hannah was so excited that she had stayed because it was her who got the present. + +Hannah was so happy, and she thanked her mom for letting her insist. From that day onwards, Hannah’s mom knew never to underestimate her bossy daughter! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and wanted to keep her very special envelope safe. She asked her mommy, "Mommy, can I keep this envelope forever?" Her mommy replied, "Yes, sweetheart. You can keep it forever." Amy was so happy that she skipped around the house. + +Later that day, Amy's daddy told her she was being foolish. He said, "Amy, you can't keep something forever - it's silly!" But Amy had already put the envelope away in a safe place so she didn't believe him. She just kept on skipping around the house. + +At the end of the day, Amy's parents realized she was a smart girl and there was no need to be foolish! They told Amy that she could keep her envelope for as long as she wanted. Amy was so excited that she jumped up and down! She was happy that she could keep her envelope forever. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Molly. She loved to wear her pretty skirt and often did so when she went outside. + +One day, Molly decided to take her skirt and go to the park. She was so excited at the idea of going to the park and seeing all the animals. But, before she left, her mom said to her, "Remember to lock the door when you leave!" + +Molly nodded and said, "Okay Mommy!" She was so happy that her mom was being reliable and wanted her to be safe. + +When Molly got to the park, she beheld all the wonderful animals and went on lots of exciting rides. It was the most fun day ever! She forgot all about locking the door. + +Back at home, Molly's mom noticed the door was unlocked and became worried. She scolded Molly for not being more responsible. Molly was so embarrassed and sad. She vowed never to forget to lock the door again. + +The End. +One day Maya was feeling restless, so she decided to march around her house. She was feeling so free, she decided to snap a photo. Then she looked through the photos and shouted out with joy, "I'm the best photographer!" Just then, her dad said, "That's great, sweetheart. Why don't you take some photos of mommy and me?" + +Maya got excited and quickly took her camera. She marched around her house and took pictures of anything she saw. Dad and Mom smiled at Maya and said, "You're such a great photographer." + +Maya proudly said, "Yes, I'm the best!" Then she marched around some more, taking pictures of her family and her house. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie loved to go sailing in his navy boat. + +One day he decided to go sailing alone. He went out in the deep waters and it was a long journey. + +As Charlie sailed, he noticed some shapes coming out of the water. He asked the shapes, "What are you?" + +The shapes shrugged and didn't answer. Then they began to move closer and closer to Charlie's boat. Charlie was scared and tried to move away but the shapes moved faster and faster. + +Suddenly the shapes were behind him. Charlie was so weak that he couldn't move away or even call for help. The shapes kept coming and suddenly Charlie's boat went underwater and he was never seen again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl, her name was Sarah. She liked to play with her toys and cats. One day she was feeling very brave and wanted to show her friend Joe how good she was at making a stack. + +Sarah carefully stacked all of her blocks on top of each other. She was so proud of herself that she wanted to show everyone how tall her stack was. But then the stack fell over and embarrassed her in front of everybody. + +Sarah wanted to cry, but Joe came to the rescue. He said, "Don't worry, Sarah. It's ok to make mistakes. Here, let me show you how to make a stack that won't fall down." + +Joe carefully stacked all of the blocks on top of each other, creating a beautiful little tower. Sarah was amazed. She said, "Thank you! Can we play with the stack now?" + +Joe smiled and showed Sarah how to make towers with the blocks and then they made it even better by adding tasty little treats to the stack! The two friends played with the stack until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Timmy. He was very excited to play with his new toy car. But when he tried to play with it, his big brother Bobby kept pushing him away and refused to let him play. + +"That car is mine!" Bobby said, in a grumpy voice. + +Timmy was very sad and he began to cry. He said he just wanted to play, but Bobby kept insisting that he was the only player allowed. + +Finally, Timmy gave up and decided to sulk in the corner. Bobby stuck to his guns and kept playing with the car. + +The next day Timmy still wasn't allowed to play and he was so sad that his tears just kept flowing. Bobby was still grumpy and wouldn't back down. + +After a while Timmy stopped crying. He was right back where he started and there was nothing he could do. His bad ending was a result of Bobby's grumpy insisting. +Once there were two brothers, Joey and Johnny. Joey was always sailing around in his little boat and every time, he would bring back wonderful things for his brother Johnny. So this one day he set sail, heading off to some unknown lands. + +As he was sailing around, he found a beautiful blueberry bush and decided to pick it. And so he filled his little boat with blueberries and set off, heading back home. + +When he finally arrived home, he showed the blueberries to Johnny and Johnny was so happy. Joey offered him some blueberries but Johnny said he wanted them all. And so Joey gave Johnny the entire boat full of blueberries. + +Johnny was so happy and he started eating the blueberries one by one. Joey was happy to see his brother enjoying his surprise so much. + +But then Joey realized his brother was a bit jealous because he had taken all the blueberries. Joey smiled, just knowing that he had been able to make his brother so happy. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl named Sally. Sally loved to dance and had a dream of one day getting married. She wanted to have a big, unusual wedding. + +One day, Sally met a boy named Tom. Tom also loved to dance and they shared the same dream of being married. They wanted to have the most unusual wedding ever! + +Tom said to Sally, "Let's marry soon and have an unusual dance at our wedding!" Sally was very excited and said yes. + +So they got married, and had a beautiful wedding. Everyone was so surprised when they saw the unusual dance they had created. It was so much fun and everyone was very happy for them. + +The couple danced happily and smiled at each other the whole night. They had the most unusual and wonderful wedding ever. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Jack and Jill. They were playing happily in the park when suddenly they heard a loud siren. Jack hopped around anxiously while Jill pointed towards an ambulance that was moving quickly up the street. + +"Oh no, there must be an emergency!" said Jack, looking worried. +The ambulance sped around the corner and soon disappeared from sight. + +"Let's go find out what happened," said Jill. +The two of them hopped quickly down the street after the ambulance. When they arrived at their destination, they could see a crowd of people gathered around. + +"What happened here?" asked Jack. + +A lady from the crowd turned around and said, "They've taken the little girl to the hospital. She was playing on the swings and suddenly she fell off and hit her head." + +Jill and Jack looked at each other in shock. They stood there anxiously, holding hands, waiting for news. Finally, an hour later, the ambulance returned with the little girl. Everyone cheered and rushed forward to give her a hug. + +Jack and Jill smiled and hopped around in joy. Everything was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and a grandpa. The little girl was 3-years-old. Grandpa was sitting on the couch, smiling. + +The little girl said: "Grandpa, can I have some gum?" + +Grandpa said, "Of course! Go get it from the kitchen drawer." + +The little girl went to the kitchen, opened the drawer, and found a packet of gum. She peeled one piece and put it in her mouth. + +But when she tried to chew it, it felt very uncomfortable. "This gum doesn't taste good!", she exclaimed. + +Grandpa said, "That's okay, try another piece." + +The little girl grabbed another piece of gum and put it in her mouth. And this time, the gum tasted sweet and delicious! + +The little girl smiled and thanked Grandpa for letting her try the gum. She was very happy that she was able to find a tastier gum! +Sam was very curious. He wanted to know what his mommy did at her job everyday, so he asked her. + +"Mommy, what do you do at your job?" + +His mommy smiled and said, "I eat my lunch and help the people at my office." + +Sam's eyes got wide. "Eat lunch at your job? I want to come with you tomorrow!" + +His mommy laughed. "We won't be able to do that, but maybe soon." + +The next day, Sam asked his mommy again. "Mommy, did you eat lunch at your job today?" + +She replied, "Yes, I ate my lunch. Now it's time to go home and eat dinner!" + +Sam was so excited to hear that his mommy could eat lunch at her job. He thought it sounded like a fun and curious thing to do! +Once there was a little girl called Mary. Mary loved animals. One day she saw a lovely little hamster in the pet shop. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +Mary's mom said, "No, not today". But, she had an offer for Mary. She said, "If you look after your little brother, then I will buy the hamster for you". + +Mary was overjoyed and said, "Yes, I will look after him!" + +The mom bought the hamster and brought it home for Mary. They made a lovely safe home for the hamster and Mary was very happy. She named her hamster Petey. + +Mary and Petey became very close friends and spent lots of time together. Mary loved Petey very much and Petey loved Mary too. They were the best of friends and had lots of lovely adventures together. +Once, there was a patient. He was a very special patient, and he always said very clear things. +One day, he said to the doctors, "I'm feeling better. Can I go home now?" The doctors smiled and said, "Yes, you can go home now." +The patient thanked them and said, "Thank you very much," in a very clear voice. +One of the doctors said goodbye and said, "Take care of yourself and come back soon!" +The patient smiled and said, "I will!" Then, he walked out the door and went home. +Once there was a little squirrel that really liked to play. She would always look for adventure and new things to explore. One day, she decided to go to a nearby forest. As she walked through the forest, she saw a big tree that had a lot of rough, brown nuts sitting at the bottom of it. She thought they looked very yummy so she took a few and enjoyed them! + +While she was eating the nuts, she heard a strange noise behind her. It was a big, strong bear! The bear welcomed her to the forest and said he wanted to be her friend. She was very scared at first, but the bear was very gentle. So she felt safe and decided to stay. + +Every few days, the bear would bring her more of the rough, brown nuts. Soon she felt so comfortable with the bear that she came to visit him every day. She couldn't wait to enjoy the nuts he brought her. + +The squirrel and bear became the best of friends and the squirrel always felt safe and welcome in the forest. To this day, the squirrel still loves visiting the bear for the yummy, rough, brown nuts! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna was three years old, and she loved to play in her dark bedroom. + +One afternoon, Jenna wanted to play a game with her toys. She wanted to see who could stay still the longest without making a sound. + +Jenna started counting, starting from zero. She knew when she reached twenty, that person was the winner! Jenna's dolls had agreed to the game and they all started counting. + +But then, Jenna heard a noise. It was her mom. She was calling Jenna to go to bed. Jenna felt so sad. She wanted to continue the game, but it was getting dark. + +Jenna asked her mom if she could stay up a little bit longer, but her mom said no. She said the time was to delay any longer. + +Jenna reluctantly agreed and started to pack up her things. Before she left the room, Jenna said, "Let's play this again soon!" +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Jane. She was playing at the park when she noticed a strange chair in the corner. Although she was a little scared, Jane decided to be brave. + +With curiosity, Jane slowly walked towards the chair. As soon as she got close, she noticed something peculiar. A tiny voice from under the chair said, “Hello? Is anyone there?†+ +Jane was so surprised that she froze. As if the voice sensed her fear, it asked, “Don’t be scared little one. Who are you?†+ +With courage, Jane spoke, “My name is Jane. Who are you?†+ +The voice revealed, “I am a tiny fairy! I was just taking a nap when you arrived.†+ +As soon as Jane heard this, a huge smile appeared on her face. She was excited to meet her new friend and to share a magical day together. +Once upon a time there was an alligator who always wanted to lend things to his friends. He had a lot of things he was willing to lend. One day, he said to his friends, "I can lend you anything you need." All of his friends were very happy and asked him to lend them lots of things. + +The alligator was happy to lend them anything they wanted. Even when his friends asked for things he didn't own, the alligator said he could lend them those things too. + +One day, the alligator had a tight hug from one of his friends. The alligator was so tight that he was unable to lend something to his friend. His friend was very sad because the alligator couldn't lend him anything. + +The alligator realised then that he had to be careful what he promised to lend and that he must only promise to lend what he was sure he could give away. + +From that day onward, the alligator was careful with what he offered to lend and made sure he was able to give it away. With this, the alligator was able to make a lot of friends. + +This story teaches us that it is important not to make promises that we can't keep, as this can make people feel sad. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful field. In the middle of the field, there was a small tree with a nest on its branches. In the nest, sat two birds, singing and chirping away. + +Suddenly, one of the birds began to speak. "Look around you!" she said, "see how big and powerful this field is?!" The other bird peered around the field, taking in it's beauty. "Yes, I can see how powerful it really is," she replied. + +The birds continued to chat, but stopped when they heard a voice coming from outside the field. It was a child, calling out to them. He had been running all around the field, and had seen the two birds in the nest. + +The child spoke to them, asking them what they were doing in the nest. The birds replied, saying they were admiring the powerful field. The child smiled, and they all continued to enjoy the beauty of the field together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was very young, only three years old. + +One day, Sarah was playing by herself when she noticed something up in the sky. She squinted her eyes and saw a small jet flying around in the sky. She was so excited! She clapped her hands and started to dance around. + +“Mommy, look!†she shouted. “I believe it’s a jet!†+ +Her mom looked up and smiled. “That’s right, honey. That’s a jet.†+ +Sarah was amazed. “It looks tasty!†she said. + +Her mom laughed. “Oh, I don’t think so. But it sure is fun to watch it fly around in the sky.†+ +Sarah nodded her head and watched the jet soar in the sky. She believed she would never forget the delicious sight. +One day, in a small seaside village, there lived two children named Ami and Ziya. Ami was four years old and Ziya was three. + +One day, Ami and Ziya were walking on the beach when they noticed a huge hairy reef in the water. + +Ami said to Ziya: "Let's repair the reef!" + +Ziya was very excited and said: "OK!" + +So the two children began to repair the reef. They worked for a long time but eventually, their work was done. + +The children were so happy with their accomplishment. The reef now looked bigger and much more beautiful than before. + +The next day, when they returned to the beach, they noticed that the repair they had done had held up perfectly. The reef was now bigger and much more beautiful. + +The children were so proud of their work. They had successfully repaired the hairy reef! +Once upon a time, there was a nice barn in a peaceful field. Jack, a little boy, was playing near the barn when he found a hurt bird. He wanted to help the hurt bird and make it better. + +Jack ran back to his house and grabbed a warm cloth. He felt like he could heal the bird he had found in the barn. He stroked the bird gently with the warm cloth, and watched as it closed its eyes in comfort. + +Jack said to the bird, "You'll be okay now. I'm here to heal you." The bird smiled, as if it knew Jack was true. + +Soon, Jack's mom joined them. She spread a blanket in the field and they lay together, looking up at the sky. Everything felt nice and peaceful. + +Jack's mom leaned over and whispered softly to the bird, "See Jack? He is special, he has the heart to heal." Jack smiled, feeling proud of himself. + +The bird flew away, happy and healthy. After that, Jack loved visiting the barn and dreamed of becoming a healer someday. He was sure he could make the world a better place. +Once there was a bear who lived in a tree. He had a hook that he used to get fruit from the branches. One day, he had a really big sneeze. The sneeze was really hard and it knocked his hook right off the tree! + +"Oh no!" said the bear, looking for his hook. But he could not find it. He looked around the tree, under the tree, and all around, but he just could not find it. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a bird flying away with his hook in its beak! + +The bear ran after the bird, shouting, "Come back! That is my hook!" + +The bird did not listen and kept flying away. The bear was getting tired but he just kept running, until he finally caught up to the bird and grabbed his hook back. + +The bear was so happy, and he taught himself a lesson. From that day on he kept his hook in a safe place, so he wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time there was a little bird named Lina. She liked to bounce around and chirp all day. Lina's dream was to soar like a big bird across the blue sky. + +One day, Lina was in the kitchen with her mom and saw the dishwasher. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what's that?" + +To which her mom replied, "That's a dishwasher, sweetie. It washes dishes so we can have clean dishes." + +Lina excitedly replied, "Mommy, can I soar like a big bird?! Please?!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, honey! Just flap your wings and soar around the kitchen. It'll be so much fun!" + +Lina flapped her little wings and soared around like a giant bird. She felt so light and free! She was able to touch the soft curtains and tickle her mom's face with her feathers. + +Lina was so happy that she could soar like a big bird! When she got tired, she landed back in her mom's arms for a hug. + +And so, Lina lived happily ever after with her mom, soaring around the kitchen and having lots of fun. +Timmy was feeling lonely. He was little, and he had no one to play with. All the other kids liked to watch cartoons, but Timmy didn't understand them. + +As he was walking home, Timmy saw his neighbor with a big cart full of colorful balloons. The balloons looked like the cartoon characters! Timmy wanted to buy one, but he felt embarrassed. + +His neighbor said, "It's alright. I'll give you one for free!" Timmy felt much better, and he took one of the balloons. + +Timmy smiled as he walked home. He was no longer feeling lonely. He held onto his balloon tightly, and went to show all his friends. +One day, two kids - one boy and one girl - were exploring the wild woods. The girl had long, brown hair, and the boy had short, black hair. As they were walking, they heard a loud sound. + +"What was that?" asked the girl. + +The boy smiled and said, "Let's go find out!" + +When they reached the source of the noise, they saw an old tree with a large hole in it. Something moved inside the hole - something green! + +The boy cupped his hands around his mouth and said, "Come on out!" + +And then something wild and green showed itself. It was a big, green caterpillar! + +The kids were so excited. The caterpillar raised its head and crawled out of the tree. + +The girl smiled and said, "Hi, little caterpillar!" + +The caterpillar raised one long antenna and waved hello. + +The boy and the girl smiled and agreed that exploring the wild woods was the best way to have fun. +Jimmy was so excited. He was going to explore the jungle today. He hadn't seen anything like it before. +He took a peek through the bushes and saw lots of animals playing. They looked so happy. He gave them a good wave and said hello. +Jimmy was amazed at all the amazing creatures around him. He saw birds, frogs and even elephants. He thought the jungle was so cool! +Jimmy went deeper and deeper into the jungle to explore. Suddenly he heard a low growl. He peeked around the corner and saw a lion. Jimmy's heart started to beat fast. But the lion just looked at Jimmy, smiled and said, "Hello, welcome to the jungle, it's a good place to explore." +Jimmy smiled back and happily agreed. He went off to explore the jungle, feeling very lucky that he had made a good new friend. +Once there was a little fox and a big bear. The fox wanted to play a game, so it asked the bear, "Let us run around the tree." +The bear was so happy and agreed, "Yes, let's do it!" +So the two of them ran around the tree together. But then it started raining and the bear wanted to go home. +The fox said, "No, let's keep running and play the game, it will be fun." But the bear replied, "I am too tired and my tummy is getting tight." + +The fox got an idea, he said, "Let us tap the tree and the rainwater will come down on us." +The bear agreed and they both tapped the tree with their paws. The rainwater came down, and they both laughed and played until the rain stopped. + +The moral of the story is: When you are having fun with someone, it is important to listen to them and make sure they are not too tired. Letting them have a break and have fun in a different way is just as important. +Once upon a time, there was a kitty who loved stories. One day, the kitty heard a crazy story about a group of animals that were trying to escape! The kitty was so excited, it just had to go and find out more about the animals escape. + +So, kitty asked a little bunny nearby if it had seen the animals. The bunny blinked and said, “Yes, I did! They were making a plan to runaway.†Kitty was so surprised and asked, “Where did they go?†The bunny said, “I don’t know. But I bet it was wild and crazy wherever they went!†+ +Kitty was so excited and set off on an adventure to find the animals, but they were nowhere to be seen. Kitty asked everyone it met, but no one knew the answer. As kitty was about to give up, it suddenly heard a loud roar! + +Kitty followed the noise was it was coming from, and it led him to a big cave. Inside the cave, the animals had built a big escape plan. Kitty was so happy, it had found them! The animals were so glad to see kitty, and they thanked it for joining them on their escape! + +Kitty and the animals had a fun and wild adventure, and they made lots of special memories! They all had a happy ending, and the kitty learned an important lesson +Once upon a time, there was a frustrated witch who went for a walk in the woods. She was so angry she stomped her feet and said, "Grrr! Nobody understands me!" +Then a voice called out from behind a tree, "Excuse me, I heard what you said. Can I help?" +The witch was surprised and she said, "Who are you?" +The voice replied, "My name is Jay and I'm a friendly helper. What's your name?" +The witch smiled and said, "My name is Lily. I'm so frustrated, I want to split something!" +Jay said, "It's ok, let me help you. I know the perfect place where we can split things." +So they set off together, and when they arrived, they found a wonderful playground with lots of logs to split. Jay handed Lily an axe and said, "Go ahead, split anything you want!" +Lily grinned, and proceeded to split logs for hours. When she was finished, Lily turned to Jay and said, "Thanks for helping me. Now I'm not so frustrated anymore!" +Jay smiled, and said, "You're welcome! Anytime you need to split something, just ask me!" +Tommy looked up at the sky. He saw an aeroplane flying high. It was very modern and shiny. Tommy's dad smiled and said, "That's a modern aeroplane." + +Tommy wondered how it worked. He asked his dad, "What does it do?" His dad explained, "It takes people from one place to another in no time at all." + +Tommy said, "Wow! Can we get one?" His dad smiled and said, "Not yet, but maybe some day." + +Tommy looked up at the aeroplane again and wondered how it worked. He was amazed by how modern it was. +Bumble was a little bee who loved to whistle. He flew around in the garden and whistled to the flowers and the birds. + +One day while flying around, Bumble noticed something glimmering in the sun. It was a piece of cardboard. Bumble flew down and landed on it. To his surprise, the cardboard was as soft as a cloud. Bumble sat there and whistled a tune. + +Suddenly, a voice said, "What are you doing?" Bumble looked up and saw a rabbit. "I'm whistling," said Bumble. "It sounds beautiful," said the rabbit. "Would you like to sit with me and whistle together?" + +So Bumble and the rabbit sat and whistled together. Bumble was so happy that he had made a new friend. + +The sun set and it was time for Bumble to go home. But he knew he would come back and whistle with the rabbit soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Chuck. Chuck was very small and sad. He had lost one of his wings! + +One day, Chuck met a friend. It was another bird, named Joe. Joe saw Chuck's wing and said, "That wing looks like it needs a 'fit'. Let's see if I can help." + +So Joe got to work. He carefully put the pieces of the wing together, and soon it was as good as new. Chuck was so happy! Now he could fly properly again. + +But Chuck was not used to flying with two wings. He flew too slow! It was quite funny to watch. Joe just laughed and said. "It's ok, Chuck. You just need some practice. You'll get better soon!" + +Chuck tried and tried and soon, he was flying almost as fast as Joe! And they were best friends ever since. +Once upon a time there was a lion named Billy. He loved to roar and was always roaring around his home in the jungle. + +One day, Billy decided to go to class. He was very excited! He saw other animals at the class and couldn't wait to learn something new. + +When class started, Billy was surprised. The teacher was talking about something very disgusting! Billy couldn't believe it! He was so angry that he roared at the teacher. Everyone in the class was shocked! + +The teacher put her hand up, signaling for everyone to be quiet. "I think it's time for you to leave," she said to Billy. + +Billy was sad but he understood. He said goodbye to everyone and walked out of the class. + +As he was walking home, Billy was already thinking of new things he could learn at the next class. He was determined that he would be prepared! +One day, two little boys were walking down the street. They wanted to go to the park to play. They saw a taxi, so they decided to take it, and off they went. + +When they got to the park, they saw lots of fun games they could play. Suddenly one of the boys noticed something important. He saw an old man, who was looking lost. + +The boys offered to help the old man find his way back home. The old man was very happy. He thanked them with a smile. + +The boys learned an important lesson that day. They realized it was more important to help people than to play games. + +This is a good lesson that everyone can learn. Helping people is always important. +Once upon a time there lived a caterpillar. He lived in a nice green lawn. One day he decided to explore the lawn and he became very curious. He saw many flowers and bugs, he was so excited. The caterpillar decided to explore farther, but then he noticed something scary on the ground. It was a big and scary snake! + +The caterpillar was so scared, he wanted to go back to his home. The snake said to the caterpillar, "Don't be scared little caterpillar, sometimes it's important to explore and try new things. Even if they are scary." + +The caterpillar was happy to hear the advice and he understood the moral of the story. It's important to take risks and explore, even if it's scary. And so the caterpillar bravely explored the lawn. He learned many exciting things, even if it was scary sometimes. Finally, the caterpillar became a beautiful butterfly and he kept exploring the world. +One day, Johnny's mom took him to the park. While there, Johnny saw a kite that he wanted to fly. His mom smiled and said, "Let's wrap the string around your face!" Johnny was excited and let his mom tie the string around his little face. Then, they ran to the hill as fast as they could. As they ran, the kite started to fly higher and higher in the sky. + +Suddenly, Johnny's mom shouted out, "Let go, Johnny! Let go!" He did not do it fast enough and the kite flew away! Johnny was sad, but his mom said, "Don't worry! We can try again next week." Johnny smiled and hugged his mom. He knew that she would make sure the kite wrapped around his face next time. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Grace. Grace was very generous and wanted to help everyone. One day, she saw an old lady struggling to pull her heavy iron. Grace ran over to help her. + +"Do you need some help?" asked Grace. + +"Yes, thank you" replied the old lady. + +Grace grabbed one side of the iron and the old lady grabbed the other side. Together, they pulled and pulled until the iron was safely inside the old lady's house. + +The old lady was so happy, she said "Thank you very much Grace. You are so generous!" + +Grace smiled and waved goodbye. She was excited to have helped the old lady. +Max was a fierce little mouse who was always ready for an adventure. One day, he decided to explore the nearby forest. He bounced through the trees and bushes with a rhythm he had never felt before. He stopped in his tracks as he saw something soaring above the treetops. It was a great eagle, rising ever higher. + +Max wanted to reach that same level of freedom and fly alongside the eagle. He jumped as high as he could, trying to reach the same height. But his furry little legs were no match for the eagle's strength. He continued to try and finally, with a loud cheer, he felt the wonderful feeling of rising above the treetops. But before he could reach the same height as the eagle his strength gave way and he fell back down. + +Max was determined and he kept trying until, eventually, he could soar alongside the eagle. It was a fierce battle but Max eventually won. Now he could fly and feel that same rhythm as the eagle as they flew together through the sky. And Max had a newfound appreciation for the power of determination. +Mum and little Tommy were walking through the park. Tommy could see all kinds of fascinating things - butterflies and bees, ducks and fish. But soon, his attention was drawn to a big colourful balloon tied to a pole. + +"Muuuuuuuuuuum, I want the balloon!" cried Tommy. + +Mum sighed, and said, "I'm sorry Tommy, but I don't have money to give them for the balloon." + +Tommy wasn't happy. He started to cry. + +Mum gave him a hug and said, "Don't worry, we'll find another way to get a balloon for you. Let's be patient and look around a bit more." + +After a few minutes, a nice lady nearby called out to them. "Would your son like a drink?" + +Mum nodded, and the lady gave Tommy a cool glass of lemonade. + +Tommy drank really fast, and when he was done, the lady put her hand inside her pocket and pulled out a little red balloon. + +"Here you go," said the kind lady. + +Tommy was so happy he jumped up and down. He grabbed the balloon with both hands and ran away, laughing and yelling with joy. + +Mum thanked the lady, and watched Tommy run off, contentedly holding onto his balloon. +Once upon a time, there was a small bear who loved sunshine. Every day, the bear would play outside in the sunshine. But one day, it was very boring. So, the bear decided to hide. + +The bear looked around and eventually he found a big bush. He thought it would be the perfect place to hide. He snuggled up in the bush and waited. + +The bear waited and waited but the sunshine did not come out. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Where are you?" the voice said. + +The bear did not answer. He was scared. + +The voice came closer. And closer. And then, it said again. + +"I know you are here, I can see you!" + +The bear knew it was time to run. He jumped out the bush, but it was too late. The voice belonged to a big, scary monster! + +The monster chased the bear until he was very tired and could not run any more. The monster took the poor bear away and it never saw the sunshine again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever bear who lived deep in a forest. One day he set off on a journey and soon he came to a wide, clear stream. Looking down into the water, he thought he saw something strange. He bent down to get a closer look and saw an earth. + +He was so surprised he asked out loud: "What are you doing here?". + +There was a tiny voice that replied: "I'm looking for a fuzzy friend to take me away from this place." + +The bear knew immediately that he had to help. He smiled and said: "Hop on my back, I will take you anywhere you'd like to go." + +The little earth jumped with joy and asked: "Will you really take me away? How about over the moon?". + +The bear smiled and said: "Of course! That is a very clever idea!" So the little earth hopped onto the bear's back and off they went - travelling further than anyone has ever gone before - right over the moon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. She was very happy and she loved her family very much. One day, her family decided to move to a different town. Daisy was sad, but she was happy for them. She said goodbye and promised to write them lots of letters. + +As Daisy was getting ready to leave, her little sister asked her what it meant to be deaf. Daisy explained that being deaf meant that you can't hear. Her sister was sad, and Daisy hugged her tight. Daisy said, "I'm going to miss you, but I won't forget you. I promise!" + +The moral of the story is that family is important and it's okay to miss each other from time to time. No matter how far away we are from our family, we can always stay connected and never forget them. +Once upon a time, there was a brother and a sister who were very good friends. The brother was always so amazing and kind. + +One sunny day, the brother asked his sister if she wanted to go outside and play. She nodded her head and said, "Yes! What do you want to play?" + +The brother smiled and told her, "Let's play hide and seek. I'll count to ten and you hide. Ready, set, go!" + +The sister laughed and started running to find a hiding spot. When the brother finished counting, he started looking for her. He searched high and low, but he couldn't find her anywhere. + +Finally, the brother looked under a bush and there was the sister, giggling. "You're so amazing at hiding!" he exclaimed. + +The sister beamed and said, "Let's play again!" +One day, there was a little boy called Ted. He was so excited to try out a new game. He had a tape and he was ready to play. + +Ted said to his Mummy, ‘Can I play with my tape?’ + +His mummy smiled and said, ‘Yes of course! But remember to be safe!’ + +So Ted started to play. He hopped and skipped and then he stumbled onto the tape. He wrapped the tape around him and he laughed so much. This was so much fun! + +Then Ted got even more excited and shouted out, ‘Watch this Mummy!’. He ran around the room and the tape made a huge circle around him. + +‘Wow Ted! That was fantastic!â€, said his Mummy. + +Ted felt so proud of himself. He had made a big, safe tape circle and he had lots of fun at the same time. +Once upon a time, there lived a humble man. He was always kind to others and tried his best every day. One morning, as he ate his cereal, he saw a man on the street. He was very sad, so the humble man asked him what was wrong. + +The man said he was hungry and had no food. The humble man gave him some cereal to drink and the man thanked him very much. + +The next day, the humble man saw the same man on the street. This time, the man had some cereal to drink. When the humble man asked him where he got it from, the man said he had been given it by another man further down the street. + +The humble man smiled, for he understood what a kind act could do. A single act of kindness can continue on and on, and help others. This is why it’s important to always be kind! +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl called Sophie. She was three years old and she loved to explore. + +One day, while she was playing in the garden, Sophie heard a rustling sound in the bushes. She thought it might be one of her toys and she carefully peered in to take a look. + +Suddenly, a big furry cat jumped out! Sophie was so frightened that her lips started to wobble and she stumbled back, tripping over her feet. + +The cat mewed at her and said: "Don't be scared, I won't hurt you". + +Sophie looked into the cat's eyes and thought it looked kind. She felt much calmer, and even began to smile. She said: "I'm not scared anymore". + +The cat smiled back. After exchanging a few meows, the cat left. Sophie was overwhelmed and surprised; the cat had been so nice to her! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Katie. She was only 3 and loved to play with her guitar. One day, she was practising with her guitar when she suddenly sneezed. + +"Oh-oh!" said Katie. + +Her mum came in and asked what was wrong. Katie told her mum that she had sneezed. + +"Well, that's OK," said Mum. "Let's do something else now." + +So they stopped playing the guitar and went outside. They had lots of fun playing in the garden and after a while, Katie was feeling glad. + +Mum looked at her daughter and said, "You feel better? That's great. Now, let's go and play your guitar again." + +And so they did, singing and playing the guitar until it was time for dinner. Katie was so glad that she had been able to play the guitar again and not have to sneeze! +Once there was a boy named Joe. He was yellow and he loved jazz! One day Joe decided to prepare something special. + +He called his mom and said, "Mom can you please help me prepare something special?" + +Mom said, "Yes, of course I can, what would you like to make?" + +Joe said, "Can we make some yellow jazz? I want to put yellow sprinkles all over it!" + +Mom smiled, "Sure! Let's go to the store and get the things we need." + +So they went to the store and gathered all the ingredients. When they got home, they set up their kitchen and started to prepare the yellow jazz. + +When it was ready, Joe and his mom put lots of yellow sprinkles all over it. When they were done, Joe said, "Mom, it looks so beautiful! Let's eat it and listen to some jazz!" + +They had a wonderful time eating their yellow jazz and listening to jazz music. Joe was so happy that he had prepared something special. +Once there was a little girl. She was normal like any other. One day she went outside. In the sky, she saw a big shadow. It moved across the sky. She wanted to see what it was, so she ran forward. But when she tried to reach out to touch it, the shadow broke. + +The little girl was sad. She wanted to see what was in the shadow. But it was gone. Still, she kept looking. Everywhere she went, she looked for the shadow. + +Soon, the girl found it. It was in the park She ran and ran until she found it. When she got there, it was bigger and brighter than before. The girl smiled and laughed. She reached out and touched it. This time it didn't break. It stayed there and the girl smiled. She had found her shadow. +Once upon a time there was a happy girl. She had a blue coat that made her feel very good. One day, the happy girl felt like spinning around and around. So she spun and spun until she was dizzy! After she stopped spinning, the happy girl looked up at the sky and saw a big blue bird. The bird flew up in the air and up high, then it came back down and landed near the happy girl. She smiled and waved goodbye to the blue bird as it flew away. It was a very good day for the happy girl. +The elderly lady was very excited. She was going to decorate her house with a new mirror. She had wanted one for a long time. She carried the mirror into her room and found the perfect spot for it. She hummed a happy tune as she hung the mirror. + +Next, the lady grabbed colorful paper and began cutting out shapes. She made circles, stars, and hearts. She hummed her happy tune as she decorated the mirror with these shapes. She felt proud when it was finished. + +The elderly lady stepped back to take in her work. The mirror had been transformed into a beautiful decoration. She thanked her lucky stars for the new mirror and she was sure it would make her house even happier. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to make a new friend. So he looked around and saw another little boy. He went up to him and said, “Hi! Would you like to be my friend?†+ +The other little boy smiled and said, “Yes! My name is Jack.†+ +The little boy was very happy. He said, “I'm John. It's nice to meet you, Jack.†They shook hands and became friends. + +John and Jack had lots of fun together. They played all day long. They found a new hill to climb, a new tree to swing on and a new pond to wade in. They enjoyed their new friend time and it was wonderful. + +At the end of the day, John and Jack said goodbye. They were sad but promised to meet again soon. + +John and Jack waved goodbye to each other and went home with a big smile on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Joe. Joe was very small and pale. Every day, he would crawl through the meadows and sometimes hum the same song. +One day, Joe decided to go explore a cave he had never been inside before. He had heard that there were secrets in the cave, which only the bravest frogs had been able to find. +Joe crawled farther and farther into the cave. He suddenly noticed something very strange: a light! It seemed to be coming from the ceiling of the cave. Joe gently reached up to touch it, but it felt very hot. +"What is this?" he asked himself, "Is this the secret of the cave?" +As it turned out, it was! The hot light was the truth that Joe had been looking for. He was feeling very brave, so he decided to tell all the other frogs in the meadow the truth he had found. +When he returned home and told the other frogs about his adventure, they were amazed. Joe had opened up a new world for them, and they were very grateful. +From then on, Joe became known as the bravest, most adventurous frog around. He always followed the truth, no matter what. +One day, Gilly was playing in the garden. She held a big, soft peach in her hands. She looked at it and smiled. Suddenly, she had an idea. She wanted to throw the peach to the sky. So that's what she did. + +Gilly lifted her arm and threw the peach as hard as she could. Up and up it went, until it was out of sight. Gilly watched excitedly, jumping up and down. + +"Look!" Gilly shouted to her mum. "The peach is gone!" + +"That's normal, Gilly," her mum said. "Peaches don't stay in the sky for very long." + +Gilly chuckled. She was so happy that she threw the peach. She thought it was the most fun thing ever. +Jimmy went to the store. He had a few coins in his hands. He wanted to buy a notebook. But the notebooks were all too expensive. Jimmy started to cry. + +A kind lady saw Jimmy and said, "Why are you so unhappy?" + +Jimmy said, "I don't have enough money to buy a notebook." + +The kind lady said, "Don't worry, I think I have a solution." She pointed to a shelf and said, "See this notebook here. It's very cheap." + +Jimmy grabbed the notebook and thanked the kind lady. + +He was about to leave when three bigger boys came in. They saw the notebook and said, "Give it to us!" + +Jimmy was scared but he held onto the notebook tightly. The kind lady saw what was happening and said, "This is Jimmy's notebook. He needs it for school." + +The boys grumbled but they left. Jimmy was relieved and thanked the kind lady again. Jimmy went home with his new, cheap notebook. +Once upon a time, there were two children playing in the park - a boy and a girl. The sun was shining and the air was warm. The boy said to the girl, "Let's pretend we have a huge station!" She smiled and nodded. + +The girl replied, "You can be the train driver and I'll be the passenger!" + +The boy ran over to the big tree and used it as the station. He said, "This is our station - let's pretend to get on the train!" The girl giggled and they both hopped onto the tree. + +The boy said, "Let's pretend the train is going around the world!" They both held onto the branch and imagined the long journey ahead. They pretended to go through tunnels and over mountains and finally arrived back at the station. + +The boy said, "It was a huge adventure! We should do this again soon!" The girl smiled and nodded. They hugged each other, happy that they had shared such a wonderful pretend journey. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Barry. He was only three years old and very curious. One day, Barry was looking at the sky and wondered what was up there. Suddenly, he saw a cell slowly rising up on the sky. It was so nice! + +"Wow!" shouted Barry. He was amazed. + +Barry watched the cell rise above the clouds. Then, he saw a mummy and a daddy flying on the cell. They waved at him and said "hello". + +Barry was so happy. It was the nicest thing he had ever seen. He waved back and watched the cell rise up into the sky until it disappeared. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a book. The book was very stubborn and never wanted to move. + +One day, a boy came and looked at the book. He wanted to read it, but the book just wouldn't move. + +So, the boy decided to rock it. He rocked and rocked, until, finally, the book started to move. + +The boy was so happy, he clapped his hands. He took the book and found lots of exciting stories inside. + +The boy read the stories until it was time to go. He thanked the book for being so stubborn, because without it, he would never have read all the exciting stories inside. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty monster who lived in a jail. everyone was scared of the monster and the people would try and hide from him. One day, a brave little girl who was only three years old, decided she was not afraid of him. + +The little girl walked right up to the monster and said, “Hi there, I’m not scared of you!†+ +The monster smiled and said, “That’s ok, because I was just lonely in this jail. Would you like to play?†+ +The little girl was excited and the two of them played all sorts of games. Then the monster asked the little girl to do one more thing. He asked her to squeeze him as hard as she could. + +The little girl was scared, but she remembered not to be afraid. She squeezed the monster as hard as she could! The monster laughed and said, “Thank you! That was mighty fun!†+ +And from that day on, the little girl never felt scared of the monster in the jail. +Once upon a time, there was a jeep. It was deep red and shiny. One day, the jeep asked a little girl if she would wear it. The girl said yes. She put on the jeep and it fit her perfectly. She went on the most fun ride of her life. She went through deep lakes and over big mountains. She went so fast that the wind blew her hair. Everywhere she went, she saw amazing sights and made lots of new friends. Finally, when the day was done, the little girl smiled and waved goodbye, thankful for the amazing adventure she had been on with her jeep. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved exploring and learning about the world around her. One day, Daisy was out playing in the park when she saw a stack of colourful blocks. She couldn't believe her eyes! She moved closer to take a better look. + +Daisy took one of the blocks in her hands. It felt funny and she noticed that the block had a funny pattern. She explored the other blocks and noticed that each block had a different pattern. She was very curious. Suddenly, Daisy heard a voice from behind her. + +The voice said "Daisy stop playing with the blocks and come back to the playground." It was Daisy's mom! Daisy put the block back in the stack and went back to the playground to play. +One day, Max noticed his mom making a snack. It was tall and tasty looking. He asked his mom what she was making. "It's a tall snack!" replied his mom. + +Max was excited to eat the snack. He couldn't wait and asked if it was ready yet. His mom told him it was almost done. He watched her put the last few pieces together and when it was finished, it really did look tall! + +Max couldn't believe how delicious the snack tasted. He thanked his mom for making it and asked if she could make it again sometime. His mom said she'd be happy to do that. + +Max noticed his mom was always making snacks - he was a lucky boy. He looked forward to the next time his mom made a tall snack. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who liked to play with marbles. She was so careful when she played with them, taking them everywhere she went. + +One day she was at the park, rolling her marbles through the grass. + +“Can I play with you?†A voice called out. She looked up to see a little boy standing there. + +The little girl smiled. “Sure. I’ll share my marbles.†+ +The little boy and the little girl had so much fun playing together. They laughed as they rolled the marbles all around the park. Suddenly, it started to rain. + +“We have to go inside and wash these marbles,†said the little girl to the little boy. + +So, the little girl and the little boy ran to the girl’s house and washed the marbles one by one. Then, they dried the marbles with a cloth and put them away. + +The little boy said, “Thank you for sharing your marble with me.†+ +The little girl smiled. “You’re welcome, I’m glad we could play and that we were careful to wash them afterwards.†+Once upon a time, there were two little boys. Their names were Jack and Mark. The boys were playing in the garden when Mark found a rake. Jack wanted it so they started to fight. + +"Give me the rake!" yelled Jack. +Jack was very angry but Mark was not giving it up. + +"No! It's mine," said Mark. +Jack and Mark kept fighting. + +Their mum heard the noise and quickly came out of the house. She was very embarrassed. + +"Boys, what are you doing?" she said. + +The boys stopped fighting. + +"I just wanted my rake," said Jack. + +"It's okay. You can both share the rake," said their mum. + +Jack and Mark smiled and shared the rake. They both had fun in the garden with the rake and never fought over it again. +Henry recently went to school for the first time and was very excited. He met his teacher, Mrs. Smith, and his tutor, Ms. Lopez. Henry asked lots of questions and was eager to start learning. + +One day Ms. Lopez took him outside and then something unexpected happened. Henry saw a large dog running very fast. He panicked and ran back inside the school. Ms. Lopez saw this and tried to explain. She said, "It's OK Henry, that dog isn't going to hurt you. He just wants to play." + +But Henry was still scared. He shook and said, "No, I don't want to play with the dog. I want to go home." Ms. Lopez said, "OK Henry, I will take you home if you want. But you don't need to panic – the dog wasn't going to hurt you." + +Henry took a deep breath and slowly calmed down. He said, "OK, I understand. I'm not afraid anymore." Ms. Lopez smiled and said, "That's great. Now let's go back to school and learn something new." + +Henry was relieved and was excited to learn more. He was thankful for his tutor, Ms. Lopez, for helping him and reassuring him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jenny. Every morning Jenny's mommy would add a new mask to her face to cover her nose and mouth. Jenny was always excited to see what kind of mask she was wearing. + +One day, they went to the park and Jenny saw a little boy playing by himself. He was crying because he was all alone. Jenny felt very sad for him and she wanted to help. + +Jenny's mommy said kindly, "Let's add some compassion to the world." She gave the little boy a big hug and made him feel better. + +The little boy was so happy and he said "Thank you!" Jenny and her mommy smiled and waved goodbye as they left. + +Jenny was so proud of being compassionate with the little boy. She gave her mommy a big hug and said, "Let's add even more compassion to the world!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to paint. He found a bucket of paint and a brush and started to paint on the laundry. He laughed and made soft strokes on the fabric. + +His mum saw him and said, “Don’t paint on the laundry!†+ +The little boy said, “But I like to paint!†+ +“No,†his mum said firmly. “You can’t paint here.†+ +The little boy did not listen. He picked up a new color and continued to paint. He was so busy that he did not hear his mum walk away. + +When his mum came back, she was angry. All of the laundry had been covered in paint! She was very disappointed and said, “Now you cannot wear these soft clothes anymore. You have ruined them!†+ +The little boy felt upset. He knew he had made a mistake and he had to take the consequences. He had learned that painting on the laundry was not a good idea. +Once, there was a poor little girl named Wednesday. Every Wednesday she would go to the store to buy whatever she could. + +One day, when Wednesday went to the store, a grocer said, “You don’t have much money do you?†+ +Wednesday shook her head and said, “No, I’m poor.†+ +The grocer smiled and said, “It’s ok, I’ll give you some fruit for free.†+ +Wednesday was happy and thanked the grocer. She took the fruit and went home. + +The next Wednesday, when Wednesday went to the store, the grocer waved at her. Wednesday said, “Thank you! That was very kind of you.†+ +The grocer smiled and said, “You’re welcome. Come back again soon!†+ +And that is how Wednesday made friends at the store. +Once upon a time, there were two rabbits who were very different. One was fast, and the other was slow. They loved to go for a race each day. + +The fast rabbit was proud of his speed and often boasted about it to the slow rabbit. The slow rabbit became sad. He felt like a loser and didn't know why he couldn't be as fast as the other rabbit. + +The fast rabbit realized how his friend felt, and he decided to talk to him. He said, "We can be different and still be good friends. No matter what your speed is, I accept you just the way you are." + +The slow rabbit was very happy and felt accepted. He realized that it's okay to be different. Accepting others and being happy with who you are is much better than competing in a loud race. Everyone has something special to offer and it's important to accept one another. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amie. Amie was three years old and loved going into the garden. One sunny day, Amie went out and noticed something strange in the garden. She saw a low, black shadow moving high up in the sky. + +"Mummy, look! Who is bringing the shadow up there?" asked Amie. +Mummy looked up and saw a kite in the sky. + +"That is a kite," said Mummy. "Someone is flying it and that is why the shadow is so high up" + +Amie was very excited, so she ran inside to get a kite of her own. She brought it out to the garden and flew it around. As the kite flew, Amie's shadow moved higher and higher in the sky. Amie was delighted and laughed in glee, as the kite reached higher and higher. + +The kite flew so high, that Amie could no longer see it. But even though the kite was far away, Amie knew her shadow was still with her, chasing after the kite in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a big house. Dad and mum were always busy at work and they couldn't be home to protect the family. + +One day, little Ruby came downstairs and saw a strange person walking in the house. She was wearing unusual makeup and she was very surprised. "Who are you?" asked Ruby. + +The stranger smiled and said, "I'm here to protect you and your family. Don't worry, I'm here to help." + +Ruby was relieved to hear this and she thanked the stranger for coming. From that day onwards, the stranger stayed with them to protect them and kept them safe. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She lived in a small house far away from other houses. She was lonely, and wanted someone to talk to. + +Every day, she would take a walk in the nearby woods, and on one such day, she stumbled across a rag. It seemed like someone had thrown the rag away many years ago, so Sarah decided to take it with her. + +She decided to take the rag home and sew it into a beautiful dress. She was so excited that she was able to make something beautiful from something so old, and had lots of fun. + +The next day, Sarah was walking in the woods again, and saw a little old lady all alone on a bench. Sarah knew that she was lonely and wanted to help. She showed the old lady the rag, and asked if the old lady wanted it to improve her own dress. + +The old lady was so surprised and thankful that she hugged Sarah and said, "Thank you for helping me improve my dress. You showed me that kindness and love can turn something old into something beautiful." + +The moral of this story is that you can use kindness, love, and creativity to make something old into something new and beautiful. Just like Sarah did with the old rag. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who owned a big black mattress. Every morning she would get out of bed and jump onto the mattress and have lots of fun. One day, the little girl's brother wanted to join in the fun but there was only one mattress. + +The little brother said, "It's not fair that you get to use the mattress all the time. Can I have it sometimes too?" + +The little girl replied, "No, I have to have the mattress. It's mine and I'll never let you have it." + +The little brother was very sad and angry. He loved to play and the mattress looked so inviting that day. After some thought he had an idea. He ran to his room and came back with a red blanket. He put the blanket on the mattress and said, "Now I have my own mattress!" + +The two of them were happy and they both spent the day playing on the two mattresses. From then on, they both always made sure they shared the mattress so they could both enjoy it. +Once upon a time there was a white leopard who lived in the jungle. The leopard was very brave and loved to explore. Every day, the leopard ran around the jungle looking for something new. + +One day, the leopard heard a loud noise from the nearby forest. She was worried and wanted to find out what it was. She carefully crept into the forest and saw a hunter with a gun. + +The leopard immediately ran back to the jungle. The hunter followed her and was getting closer. Suddenly, the leopard saw her friends, a group of elephants. The elephants formed a circle around the leopard to protect her. + +The hunter stopped in his tracks and realized he was outnumbered by the elephants. He looked at the white leopard, knowing he couldn't do anything to harm her while she was being protected. After the hunter left, the elephants cheered in celebration. The leopard was glad to be free and have her friends to protect her. +There was once a small ant who was unique in a very special way. She had a passion for rotation, which was something no other ant did. Every day she would twirl and twirl! + +One day, the unique ant was feeling particularly daring, so she started to spin even faster than before. As she whizzed around and around, a little boy saw her from across the room and he was so amazed that he clapped his hands very loudly. + +The little boy then shouted, “That is so cool - why are you spinning like that?†+ +The ant stopped and smiled, “I love to rot and spin around. It’s the most fun I know!†+ +The little boy watched in amazement as the ant twirled around, finding her very unique and interesting. The ant stayed spinning until the boy said goodbye and left the room. +Once upon a time there was a crocodile who liked to quarrel. He would often start fights with other animals, who would have to try to avoid him. + +One day, the crocodile decided to go on an adventure. He wanted to find something very important. He searched and searched but he couldn't seem to find anything. + +The crocodile kept walking until he came to a river. He could see something shiny in the water. It looked very important. The crocodile reached in and pulled out a shiny, red stone. + +The crocodile was so happy he made a big smile. He promised himself he would never quarrel again, to keep his important stone safe. He took the stone home, where he kept it safe for the rest of his life. +Once upon a time there lived a fat rabbit. The rabbit was very curious and always exploring. One day, the rabbit came across a microscope. The rabbit was so curious that he picked up the microscope and started looking through it. He was amazed at all the tiny parts that he saw though the microscope. + +The rabbit got so excited and started hopping around, but then he heard the farmer shouting. He was scared and quickly decided to hide. He ran away and hid behind a big tree. + +The farmer came looking for the rabbit and called out "where are you, rabbit?" The rabbit didn't answer but he was holding on tight to the microscope. + +After some time had passed, the farmer gave up looking and went back home. The rabbit breathed a sigh of relief and with the microscope in his fur started to explore the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little crocodile who wanted to swim. He had never tried it before. He asked his friend, a hippo, to come swimming with him. + +The hippo said, "I'm scared! I don't know how to swim!" + +The crocodile said, "It's easy! You just move your legs and arms like this, and you'll swim. I'll help you. Plus, there's a safe pitch where I can show you." + +The hippo replied, "Okay, I guess if you're there with me then I won't be so scared." + +So, the little crocodile and the hippo went to the shallow, safe pitch. The crocodile showed the hippo how to move his legs and arms. The hippo started to swim, and he was so proud. + +The hippo thanked the crocodile. "I'm so glad you taught me how to swim!" + +The crocodile smiled and replied, "Anytime!" +There was a sad painter who was sitting in a park. He was feeling sad, because he had not been able to do any painting for a long time. + +A three year old child saw the painter and walked up to him. The child asked, "Are you sad, mister?" + +The painter nodded. He said, "Yes, I am sad because I cannot do any painting." + +The child said, "Maybe if you find some colors, you will feel better. Let me help you!" + +The painter said, "Thank you, that would be nice." + +The child then ran home to get some painting supplies. He came back with a box of paints, a brush and a canvas. + +The painter smiled and said, "You have helped me a lot. I am so grateful. I am sure I will feel better if I start painting again." + +The child smiled back and said, "You should also try to find someone to talk to. It always helps when you mention your worries and feelings." + +The painter thanked the child for the advice and started painting. Before long, he was feeling better and his sadness had gone away. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Marie. She wanted to create something special, so she got her paints and a big piece of paper. She was so excited! Marie began to make a beautiful opera. She painted and painted, and eventually she made a big, bright opera. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Marie was scared. All of a sudden, a dragon came into the room! It was big and red and it had dangerous claws. +Marie was so frightened! She started to cry and screamed, "Help me!" + +The dragon got closer and closer. But then, Marie had a great idea! She ran to her opera and started to sing. The dragon listened and was so amazed that it forgot to be dangerous. Marie finished singing, and the dragon flew away. + +Marie was very happy; now she knew that she could create anything she wanted! She was proud of her opera, and she never forgot her special day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to make something special. He gathered some ink and some paper. With his little brush, he began to create. + +The boy tried making circles, squares and other shapes. He dipped his brush into the ink, and painted away. + +Suddenly, there was a voice calling from outside, “I’m home!†+ +The boy froze. He was worried that he had made a mess and his mom would be mad. He quickly grabbed a towel and began to clean. + +When his mom came in, she saw the ink everywhere. She looked at the boy and saw that he was worried. + +She smiled and said, “Did you make something special? I would love to see it!†+ +The boy smiled back. He showed his mom all the shapes he had created. His mom praised him and said, “You did a great job! I am so proud of you!†+ +The boy was no longer worried. He was happy and excited to create something new! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Annie. Annie was very competitive and wanted to be the best. + +One day, Annie decided to have a juice competition with her friends. She asked them all to bring their favorite juice and see who had the best one. + +After all the juice was ready, Annie’s friends were really excited to start the competition. Everyone tasted each other’s juice and voted for the one they liked best. + +When the votes were all in, Annie had won the competition! She was so excited to have gained the title of Juice Champion! + +“I won! I won!†she shouted happily. + +Her friends were also very pleased for her and congratulated her on her victory. + +Annie was overjoyed by her win and celebrated by having a big juice-filled party with her friends. +One day, Johnny walked into his room. He liked his room a lot because it always had interesting things to explore. + +Johnny: "Wow! What is this?" + +Mommy: "That's a toy zip-car, Johnny!" + +Johnny: "What do you do with it?" + +Mommy: "You can make it zip around the room!" + +Johnny: "Cool!" + +Johnny loved to make the zip-car go fast around the room. One day, he zipped it too close to a bad table leg and broke it. + +Johnny: "Uh oh, I broke it!" + +Mommy: "It's ok, Johnny. It was an accident. But, you must be more careful next time and not zip it too close to bad things." + +Johnny nodded and promised to be careful. From then on, Johnny always made sure the zip-car zipped in safe places. +Once upon a time, a family was getting ready to celebrate. Everyone was joining in and enjoying the festivities. Even the furry little pet cat was getting ready to join in. + +The family decided to get all dressed up for their celebration. They all went to the barber to get nice, neat haircuts. + +The barber was very friendly and gave everyone a really nice new look. When it was the pet cat's turn, she was not happy and started to hiss. + +The barber was very scared and started to yell. The cat ran away and looked for someplace safe to hide. + +The family looked for the cat, but she was nowhere to be found. Even after the celebration was over, the family misses the furry little cat and was very sad. +One hot day, Jack and his mom decided to go for a walk. They stopped at the park where Jack noticed a friendly boy playing by himself. He had a big lollipop and Jack wanted it! He ran to the boy and said "I want it!" The friendly boy smiled and shook his head no. Jack got angry and said "I hate you!" His mom was not happy and said "No, Jack. We don't hate people. That's not nice. Let's give him something nice instead." + +So Jack and his mom picked out a really great lollipop for the boy and handed it to him. He smiled and said thank you. Jack saw how happy the boy was and started to feel really friendly towards him. He even gave him a hug! After that, they all enjoyed their lollipops together. It was a lot of fun. +The sun was shining on a crisp morning, and little Jimmy was out in the garden playing. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and he jumped and panicked. + +"What was that?" screamed Jimmy. + +Mama, who was inside on the phone, ran outside. + +"What’s wrong, honey?" she said. + +Jimmy was pointing at his arm. "Ouch!" + +Mama grabbed a heavy bandage from the kitchen and raced back outside. She tenderly wrapped it around Jimmy's arm. + +"What happened?" Mama said. + +Jimmy started to cry. "I was playing tag and I fell, it hurt a lot." + +Mama hugged Jimmy and told him it was going to be ok. She kissed his forehead and they went inside. + +Jimmy couldn't stop thinking and worrying. He was scared of the pain that his arm felt. + +However, Mama had saved the day with the trusty old bandage and Jimmy was fine. The next day, Jimmy played tag again and this time, he was more careful. But he was glad he had the bandage, just in case. +Once there was a little white bunny who was always very enthusiastic about running. He loved to speed around the garden, and he would run all over the place, with so much energy and joy. + +"I'm the fastest bunny around!'', he would say proudly, as he zoomed past his friends. + +One day, the bunny was so eager to show everyone how fast he was that he decided to hold a race. All the other bunnies agreed, and the race was on! + +The bunny set up the course, with a stage at the finish line. He lined up all the other bunnies ready for the race. + +"On your marks, get ready, set, go!" He said, and the bunnies were off, running as fast as they could. + +The bunny streaked across the grass as he had never done before and eventually he was the winner! All his friends cheered and congratulated him on his amazing speed. + +From then on, the bunny was known as the fastest in the garden. He loved the feeling of the wind in his face as he raced, and he was proud of how fast he had become. +Daddy and Mommy took Mimi to the kitchen. Daddy made Mimi sit on the chair. He said, “Mimi, do you want something to eat?†Mimi smiled and said, “Yes, Daddy!†+ +Daddy got some food from the cupboard and gave it to Mimi. She ate it with lots of joy. When she was done, Daddy said, “Mimi, do you think it was delicious?†Mimi smiled and said, “Yes, Daddy! It was so good!†+ +Daddy was so happy and he said, “Let’s applaud for Mimi!†Mommy and Daddy clapped their hands and said, â€Nice job, Mimi! You ate so much food!†Mimi was so spoiled and she smiled brightly. + +She said, “Thank you, Daddy and Mommy!†Then Daddy said, â€Do you want to eat something else, Mimi?†Mimi laughed and said, “Yes, Daddy! I want more food!†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy hammer. He loved to play with his hammer all day long. One day, he saw a big cake on the table. Tim wanted to eat the cake, but he didn't know how to cut it. + +Tim had an idea. He thought, "I can use my hammer to break the cake into pieces, then I can eat it!" So, Tim hit the cake with his hammer. The cake broke into many pieces. Tim was happy and started to eat the cake. + +Tim's mom saw what he did and said, "Oh no, Tim! You should not use your hammer to eat cake. That is bad!" But it was too late. The cake was all broken and messy. Tim felt bad and his mom was sad. The cake was ruined and they could not eat it anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big green field, there was a small red ball. The red ball loved to bounce all day long. One day, it saw a group of big blue balls playing together. The red ball wanted to play too, but it was fearful. It thought the blue balls might not like it. + +The red ball watched the blue balls play from far away. It saw that they liked to bounce too. The red ball thought, "Maybe if I bounce really high, they will see me and want to play with me." So, the red ball started to bounce higher and higher. + +The blue balls saw the red ball bouncing high and thought it was fun. They asked the red ball to come play with them. The red ball was so happy that it bounced even higher. The blue balls and the red ball played together and had a great time. The red ball was not fearful anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a nice prince. He lived in a big castle with his mom and dad. The prince had many friends, and they liked to play all day. + +One day, the nice prince and his friends went to play outside. They ran, jumped, and laughed. The sun was shining, and they were very happy. But then, the sky became dark, and it started to rain. + +The nice prince told his friends to come inside the castle. They all went inside and closed the door. They played inside until the rain stopped. When the sun came out again, they opened the door and went back outside to play. The nice prince and his friends had a great day together. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. The prince lived in an ancient big house. He was a good prince and had many friends. One day, he wanted to choose a toy to play with. But he could not find his favorite toy. + +The prince looked and looked for his toy. He asked his friends to help him. They looked in the big house, but they could not find the toy. The prince was sad. His friends tried to make him happy, but he still wanted his favorite toy. + +At last, one friend found the toy. It was under a big chair. The prince was so happy! He said, "Thank you!" to his friend. Then, the prince and his friends played with the toy all day long. They had lots of fun and the prince was not sad anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a pretty house. The house had a big, attractive garden with many flowers. A little girl named Lily lived in the house with her mom and dad. + +One day, Lily was playing in the garden when she saw a hole. The hole went deep underground. Lily was curious and wanted to see what was inside. She started to go near the hole. + +Just then, her mom saw her and warned her, "Lily, don't go near the hole! It's not safe!" Lily listened to her mom and stayed away from the hole. She went back to playing with her toys and had a fun day in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a regular boy named Tom. He loved to play and speak with his friends. One day, Tom found some paint in his house. He was very excited. + +Tom decided to paint a picture with the paint. He painted a big sun, a blue sky, and green grass. He also painted a house and a tree. Tom was very happy with his picture. + +Tom showed his picture to his friends. They all liked it very much. They wanted to paint too. So, Tom shared his paint with them. They all painted together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to learn new things. One day, she saw her mom busy in the kitchen. Lily wanted to help her mom, so she asked, "Mom, can I help you?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, you can help me. But you have to promise to be careful." Lily was happy and made a promise to her mom. + +Together, they made a yummy cake. Lily learned how to mix the cake and put it in the oven. Her mom was very proud of her. They had a fun day, and Lily learned that helping her mom was a great way to spend her time. +Once upon a time, there was a cool angel named Amy. She had big wings and a nice smile. Amy liked to help people and make them happy. + +One day, Amy met a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because her toy was stuck in a tree. "Don't worry, Lily," said the cool angel. "I will help you get your toy back." Amy used her big wings to fly up and part the tree branches. She got the toy and gave it back to Lily. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, cool angel!" Amy smiled and flew away to help more people. And from that day on, Lily and Amy became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long, pretty hair. One day, she went to the store to buy a toy. She was very happy. + +At the store, Lily saw a toy she liked. It was a small, soft rabbit. She wanted to take it home. She went to the man at the store and said, "I want this rabbit, please." + +The man said, "You need to pay for the rabbit." Lily was frightened because she didn't have any money. She started to cry. + +A kind lady saw Lily crying and asked, "Why are you sad?" Lily told her about the rabbit and how she couldn't pay. The lady smiled and said, "I will help you pay for the rabbit." + +Lily was very happy and thanked the lady. She took her new rabbit home and they became the best of friends. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a little bunny named Bobo. Bobo was very good at hopping and playing all day. He loved to explore the forest with his friends. + +One day, Bobo and his friend, Toto the turtle, found a big, dead tree. "Look, Toto!" said Bobo, "Let's climb the tree!" Toto nodded and they began to climb. As they climbed, Bobo saw a safe, hidden spot in the tree. "This can be our secret place!" said Bobo. Toto agreed and they decided to make it their special spot. + +As they played in their secret spot, Bobo accidentally got his face dirty. Toto said, "Bobo, your face is dirty! Let me help you." Toto took a soft leaf and used it to wipe Bobo's face clean. They both laughed and continued to play in their safe, secret spot in the big, dead tree. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Jane. She had a toy mine. The mine was full of fun toys. Jane loved her mine very much. + +One day, Jane went to play with her mine. She saw a toy bear. Jane picked up the bear and gave it a big hug. She could feel how soft and warm the bear was. Jane was very happy. + +Jane played with her mine all day long. She shared her toys with her friends. They all had a great time. At the end of the day, Jane put all her toys back in the mine. She felt good about sharing her sweet mine with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small, intelligent frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump all day long. One day, Freddy saw a big object in his way. It was a big, round ball. + +Freddy told his friend, Tommy the Turtle, "I want to jump over that big ball." Tommy said, "Be careful, Freddy. It looks very big!" Freddy knew he was smart, so he thought of a plan. + +Freddy practiced jumping higher and higher. He knew that if he practiced enough, he could jump over the big ball. One sunny day, Freddy was ready. He jumped with all his might and flew over the big ball. "I did it!" Freddy said happily. Tommy clapped and said, "Good job, Freddy! You are very smart and can jump very high!" Freddy was happy and proud that he could jump over the big object. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. It was a gloomy day, but Tim was happy to play outside. He saw his friend, Sam, playing with a toy firework. + +"Can I play with the firework too?" Tim asked Sam. + +"No, I will not share," Sam said. He refused to let Tim play with the firework. Tim felt sad and walked away. + +Tim's mom saw that he was sad and gave him a big hug. She said, "I have a surprise for you." She took out a big, colorful firework for Tim to play with. Tim's face lit up with joy, and he played with his new firework all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a big circle. It was an incredible circle because it could talk. The circle lived in a small town with many friends. One day, the circle heard that a new shop was opening soon. The circle and its friends were very excited. + +The circle and its friends went to the new shop. The shop had many yummy things to eat. The circle wanted to try something new. It saw a special treat on the menu. The circle decided to order the special treat for everyone to share. + +When the special treat came, it was a big surprise. It was a giant cookie shaped like a circle! The incredible circle and its friends were so happy. They all shared the cookie and had a great time. The circle knew that ordering the special treat was a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved the color pink. She had a pink dress, pink shoes, and a pink hat. She also loved to drink cocoa every day. + +One day, Lily saw a boy named Tim who was sad. He had no cocoa to drink. Lily wanted to help Tim, so she asked her mom for more cocoa. Her mom said, "We can share our cocoa with Tim, but first, you must ask him if he would like some." + +Lily went to Tim and asked, "Do you want some cocoa?" Tim smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They both sat down and drank cocoa together. As they drank, Tim's face turned pink and he was happy. + +From that day on, Lily always asked if others needed help. She learned that sharing and asking can make others happy. And when others are happy, Lily is happy too. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. He saw a big, red ball that he really wanted. It was very expensive, but his mom said he could have it. This made Tim very excited. + +At the park, Tim played with his new ball. He met a girl named Sally. Sally said, "Wow, your ball is so big and red! Can I play with it too?" Tim said, "Yes, let's play together!" They had so much fun playing with the ball. + +After playing, they sat down for a snack. Tim's mom gave them yummy apples. Tim's mom said, "Be careful, don't eat the seeds. They have poison in them." Tim and Sally ate the apples and threw away the seeds. They were happy to have a fun day at the park with the big, red ball. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her friends, the animals. One day, Lily saw an ugly bug. The bug was sad because no one wanted to play with him. Lily felt bad for the bug and decided to be his friend. + +Lily and the ugly bug played all day. They had so much fun! That night, Lily had a dream. In her dream, she saw the ugly bug change into a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly thanked Lily for being his friend when no one else would. Lily woke up and knew that something special would happen. + +The next day, Lily found the ugly bug again. As they played, the bug started to change, just like in her dream! The ugly bug turned into a beautiful butterfly. All the other animals saw this and learned that being kind to others can make the world more beautiful. And from that day on, all the animals in the forest were kind to each other, no matter how they looked. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She loved to read books. One day, Sue found a big book called a novel. The novel had a dark cover. She wanted to know what the story was about. + +Sue went to her mom and said, "Mom, can you tell me the story in this big book?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Sue. Let's read it together." They sat down and read the dark novel. The story was about a boy who always told lies. People did not like the boy because they could not trust him. + +When they finished the story, Sue's mom said, "Sue, do you know what we can learn from this story?" Sue thought for a moment and said, "Yes, Mom. We should always tell the truth, so people will trust us." Her mom hugged her and said, "That's right, Sue. Always be honest and people will love you." +One day, a little boy named Tim found an envelope. The envelope was big, and it was under his bed. Tim was very curious about what was inside the envelope. He wanted to open it and see what was inside. + +Tim tried to open the envelope, but it was hard. The envelope was very old and the paper was dead. Tim pulled and pulled, but the envelope did not open. He felt sad because he could not see what was inside. + +Then, Tim had an idea. He went to the kitchen and found a cup of water. He put some water on the dead envelope. It became soft and easy to open. Tim slipped his hand inside the envelope and found a beautiful picture of a rainbow. He was so happy and showed the picture to his mom and dad. They all smiled and hung the picture on the wall. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog and a little cat. They lived in a house with a nice family. The family would provide food and love for the dog and cat. But the dog and cat would always fight over the food. The dog was big and strong, and the cat was small and fast. + +One day, the family brought home a new toy. The dog and cat both wanted the toy. They started to fight over it. The big dog would grab the toy and run away. The little cat would chase the dog and jump on him. They would fight and fight until they were both very tired. + +The family saw the dog and cat fighting. They felt guilty because they did not want the dog and cat to fight. They decided to get another toy, so the dog and cat would not fight anymore. The dog and cat were happy with their own toys and stopped fighting. They learned to share and play together, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small cabin, there lived a modest girl named Lily. She loved to wear her blue dress every day. Lily had a friend named Max, who was a little dog. + +One day, Max said to Lily, "Let's go play outside!" Lily agreed, and they went to the park. They ran and played all day, but Lily got her blue dress dirty. + +Lily was sad about her dirty dress. Max saw her sad face and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can clean your dress." They went back to the cabin and washed the dress. Soon, it was as good as new. Lily and Max were happy, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, slow turtle named Tim. Tim loved to chew on leaves all day long. He had many friends in the forest, like birds, rabbits, and squirrels. They all liked to play together. + +One day, dark clouds came and there was a big storm. The animals were scared of the lightning, so they ran to find a safe place to hide. Tim, being a slow turtle, couldn't run very fast. He was worried he wouldn't find a safe place in time. + +Then, his friend, a kind rabbit, saw Tim and came to help him. The rabbit told Tim to follow her to a big tree where they could hide from the lightning. Tim was happy to have such a good friend. They both went under the tree and were safe from the storm. After the storm, they went back to playing and chewing leaves together. +One day, Tom and Sue went to play outside. They saw a big board near the tree. The board was for a fun game. Tom said, "Let's get the ball and play!" + +They got the ball and threw it at the board. They laughed and had fun. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. They played for a long time. + +Then, it started to get dark. The sky turned orange and pink. Sue said, "It's time to go home, Tom." They picked up the ball and the board. They went home, happy from their fun day. +One day, a big bird was in a cage. The bird was very proud. He wanted to fly high in the sky. He tried to reach the top of the cage, but he could not. He was sad. + +A little boy saw the bird in the cage. He wanted to help the bird. He thought of a plan. The boy knew that if he could open the cage, the bird could fly away. He smiled and went to find a key. + +The boy found a key and went back to the cage. He opened the cage with the key. The proud bird was so happy. It reached the top of the cage and flew out. The bird was free and the boy was very happy. They became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Lily. She lived on Earth with her mom and dad. One day, they went on a trip to a big park. They took a big bag with them. + +When they got to the park, Lily helped her mom and dad unpack the big bag. They took out food, toys, and a big blanket. They had a lot of fun playing and eating together in the park. + +But then, a big rain came. It made everything wet and they had to pack up fast. They went home feeling sad because their fun day in the park was over. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to dress up in her pretty clothes. She had a thick, warm coat that she liked to wear when it was cold outside. + +One day, Sue wanted to go for a walk. She put on her thick coat and went outside. She saw many ways she could go. She saw a way to the park, a way to the store, and a way to her friend's house. Sue thought about which way she wanted to go. + +Sue decided to go the way to the park. She walked and walked until she got there. At the park, Sue played on the swings and the slide. She had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, Sue put on her thick coat and walked back the way she came. She was happy she had picked the park. +Once upon a time, in a peaceful town, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to play outside with her friends. One sunny day, as Mia played, she noticed a shadow on the ground. The shadow belonged to a big tree. + +Mia wanted to climb the tree, but she knew it was not safe. She tried to resist the urge to climb. She thought of her mom's words, "Be careful and stay safe." Mia decided to listen to her mom and not climb the tree. + +Instead, Mia played with her friends under the tree's shadow. They had a lot of fun and stayed safe. The moral of the story is to listen to your parents and resist doing things that may not be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird. The bird liked to fly high in the sky. One day, the bird saw a shiny thing on the ground. The bird wanted to see the shiny thing up close. + +The bird flew down and picked up the shiny thing with its beak. But it was too heavy, and the bird dropped it. The shiny thing made a loud noise when it hit the ground. The noise was so loud, it scared the bird. + +A big man heard the noise and came running. He saw the bird and the shiny thing. The man was not happy. He took the pretty bird and put it in a small jail. The bird was very sad and could not fly anymore. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim was a restless boy who loved to run and play all day. One day, Tim's mom asked him to find some milk in the kitchen. + +Tim looked around and said, "Mom, I can't find the milk!" His mom replied, "Look in the big cold box." Tim opened the big cold box and found the milk. He was very happy. + +But Tim was too restless to be careful. He ran back to his mom with the milk. On the way, he tripped and the milk fell on the floor. The milk was all gone and made a big mess. Tim and his mom were very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a big bookcase in a room. It was full of many books. A little boy named Tim loved to read the books every day. One day, Tim saw a new book on the bookcase. It had a picture of a cat on the cover. Tim was very excited to read the new book. + +In the new book, there was a cat who could sign. The cat would sign "hello" and "goodbye" to his friends. Tim thought the cat was very smart. But there was also a rude dog in the story. The dog would bark loudly and scare the cat's friends away. + +The cat wanted the dog to be nice. So, the cat taught the dog how to sign. The dog learned to sign "sorry" and "please". Soon, the dog was not rude anymore. The cat and the dog became best friends. They signed and played together every day. Tim was happy to read the story of the cat and the dog who became friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tiny. Tiny loved to sing all day long. He had a beautiful voice that made everyone happy. Tiny had a friend named Sally. Sally was a fragile butterfly who loved to listen to Tiny sing. + +One day, Sally saw a shiny pair of scissors on the ground. She was curious and wanted to play with them. But she knew that scissors can be sharp and dangerous. So, Sally went to Tiny and asked for help. + +Tiny knew that scissors were not a toy for a fragile butterfly like Sally. He told her to stay away from them. Instead, Tiny began to sing a happy song. Sally forgot about the scissors and danced to Tiny's song. They spent the whole day singing and dancing together, safe and happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a rare spark. This spark was very small, but it was very bright. It could solve any problem that the people in the town had. The people loved the rare spark very much. + +One day, a big cloud came over the town. The people were sad because they could not see the sun. They asked the rare spark to help them. The spark wanted to make the people happy, so it tried to solve the problem. + +The rare spark went up to the cloud and talked to it. The cloud listened to the spark and moved away. The sun came out, and the people were happy again. They thanked the rare spark for solving their problem. The rare spark smiled and knew it had done a good job. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Fluffy. Lily loved Fluffy very much. Every day, Lily would feed Fluffy from a menu she made just for her cat. + +One day, Fluffy met another cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was a competitive cat who liked to play games. Fluffy and Whiskers would play together and try to see who was the best at jumping and running. + +Lily saw that Fluffy and Whiskers were having fun, so she decided to make a new menu for both cats. She wanted to feed them the best food so they could play more games. Fluffy and Whiskers loved the new menu and became best friends. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a creative otter named Ollie. He liked to play with his friends in the river. They would swim, splash, and have lots of fun. But one day, Ollie's friends wanted to play in a new place far away. + +Ollie felt scared to go far away. He wanted to stay close to home. His friends said, "Come on, Ollie! It will be fun!" But Ollie was not sure. He thought hard about what to do. Then, he had a great idea. + +Ollie said, "Let's make a new game here, where we stay safe." His friends liked the idea. They all played the new game and had lots of fun. They learned that they could have fun and be safe at the same time. The moral of the story is that it's good to be creative and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue. They lived in a big house with their mom and dad. Tim and Sue had lots of toys to play with, but sometimes they didn't want to share. This made them upset. + +One day, Tim and Sue's mom told them to play upstairs. They both ran upstairs and found a big box of toys. Tim wanted to play with the red car and Sue wanted to play with the blue doll. But they both wanted to play with the yellow ball. + +Tim and Sue looked at each other and remembered that sharing makes everyone happy. So, they decided to share the yellow ball. They threw the ball to each other and laughed as they played. Sharing the ball made them both very happy, and they were not upset anymore. From that day on, Tim and Sue always shared their toys and played happily together. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird named Bob. Bob had a friend named Sally. Sally was a kind doctor. One day, Bob fell off a tree and hurt his wing. He went to Sally for help. + +Sally said, "Oh no, Bob! Let me help you. I will take an x-ray to see what is wrong." Sally took an x-ray of Bob's wing. She saw that it was not broken, just hurt. Sally put a soft cover on Bob's wing to make it feel better. + +After a few days, Bob's wing was all better. He said, "Thank you, Sally, for helping me! Now I can fly again." Sally was happy to help her friend. They played together in the sunny sky, and Bob was very careful not to fall again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toys and set them up in his room. One day, Tim met a grumpy cat named Max. Max was not like other cats. He could talk! But Max talked in a different language that Tim did not understand. + +Tim asked Max, "Why are you so grumpy?" Max replied, "Meow meow meow." Tim did not know what Max was saying. He wanted to be friends with Max and understand his language. + +Tim decided to teach Max his language. He said, "Max, when you are happy, say 'meow' once. When you are sad, say 'meow' twice." Max listened to Tim and started to learn. Soon, Max could talk to Tim in his language. They became best friends and played together every day. And Max was not grumpy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had long hair. She loved to comb her hair. She had a pretty pink comb. She would comb her hair every day. + +One day, Sue lost her comb. She was sad. She asked her mom to help her find it. Her mom was patient. She tried to explain where the comb might be. They looked everywhere. They looked under the bed, behind the chair, and in the toy box. + +But they could not find the comb. Sue was very sad. She cried and cried. Her hair got messy. She could not comb her hair anymore. And that is how the story ends, with Sue sad and her hair messy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play outside. She liked to swing on the swing in her yard. One day, Sue took her mom's purse to play with. She thought it was pretty. + +Sue was swinging with the purse when a hungry dog came by. The dog saw the purse and wanted it. The dog jumped up and tried to get the purse from Sue. + +Sue held on to the purse tight, but the dog was very strong. The dog pulled the purse away from Sue and ran away. Sue was sad and cried. Her mom's purse was gone, and the hungry dog was never found. +Once upon a time, there was a small, dull cloth. It lived in a big house with many other pretty cloths. The dull cloth felt sad because it was not as pretty as the others. + +One day, a big spill happened in the house. All the pretty cloths tried to clean it, but they could not. The dull cloth wanted to help, but it was afraid because it was not as pretty. + +The dull cloth decided to be brave and try to clean the spill. It worked very hard and soon, the spill was gone. The dull cloth was very wet, but it felt happy. The pretty cloths cheered for the dull cloth and helped it dry. From that day on, the dull cloth was not sad anymore because it knew that it was helpful and strong. +Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl. The owl lived in a big tree. The tree was in a pretty park. The owl liked to look at the sky. + +One day, a little boy came to the park. The boy saw the owl in the tree. The boy said, "Hi, owl! I like the sky too. But I can't see it well. Can you help me?" + +The owl said, "Yes, I can help you. But we must not disturb the other animals in the park. We must be quiet." The boy and the owl looked at the sky together. They saw the sun, the clouds, and the birds. + +The boy and the owl became good friends. They looked at the sky every day. They did not disturb the other animals. They were happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big raft. It was in a river. The raft was fun to play on. But the river was dangerous. So, the big raft had to be careful. + +One day, a little girl and a little boy went on the raft. They had fun. They played and laughed. The raft went down the river. The little girl and little boy were happy. + +At the end of the river, there were many people. They saw the little girl and little boy on the raft. They were happy too. They clapped their hands. They did this to say "good job". The little girl and little boy felt good. They knew they were safe now. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was very hungry. He wanted to eat pasta. He asked his mom to make some pasta for him. His mom said, "Okay, I will make pasta for you." + +Tim's mom made a big bowl of pasta. But there was a problem. A mighty dog came into the house. The dog wanted the pasta too. Tim did not want to share his pasta with the dog. He dared the dog to take the pasta from him. + +The dog was very fast. It jumped and took the pasta from Tim. Tim was very sad. He did not get to eat his pasta. The dog ate all the pasta and left. Tim learned that he should not dare a mighty dog. +Once upon a time, in a little house, there lived a girl named Sue. Sue had a toy bird that could repeat what she said. She loved to talk to her toy bird and listen to it say the same things back to her. + +One day, Sue was playing with her toy bird when she felt a hurt in her neck. She didn't know what to do, so she told her toy bird, "My neck hurts." The toy bird repeated, "My neck hurts." Sue's mom heard this and came to see what was wrong. + +Sue's mom saw that Sue's neck was hurt and gave her a hug. She put a soft, warm cloth on Sue's neck to help it feel better. Sue smiled and thanked her mom. She played with her toy bird again, but this time, she said, "I love you, Mom." The toy bird repeated, "I love you, Mom." Sue's mom smiled, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a famous dog named Max. Max loved to run and play with his friends. One day, Max was going to give a lecture about being a good dog at the park. + +Max was very excited, but he started to panic because he forgot his notes at home. He thought, "Oh no, what will I do?" Max's friend, a little bird named Lily, saw Max was sad and asked, "What's wrong, Max?" + +Max told Lily about his problem. Lily had an idea. She said, "Don't worry, Max. I will fly to your house and get your notes for you." Max felt better and thanked Lily. + +While Lily was gone, Max practiced what he wanted to say. When Lily came back with Max's notes, Max was ready for his lecture. Max gave a great talk, and all the other dogs learned how to be good dogs too. Max was very happy, and he knew he could always count on his friend Lily. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Sue found a rough stone in her yard. She thought it was special, so she decided to attach it to a string and wear it around her neck. + +Sue showed her friend, Tim, her new necklace. "Look at my stone," she said. Tim looked at it and said, "My opinion is that it's just a rock." Sue felt sad, but she still liked her stone. + +One day, Sue and Tim were playing in the park. Sue's rough stone fell off her necklace. They looked and looked, but they could not find it. Tim saw how sad Sue was, so he said, "I'm sorry, Sue. Your stone was special. Let's find a new one together." Sue smiled, and they went to search for a new, special stone. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to go to the station. He put on his shoes and went outside. On the way, he saw his friend, Sue. Sue was very creative and liked to draw. She was drawing a big, happy sun on the sidewalk. + +"Hi, Sue! What are you doing?" asked Tim. "I'm drawing a sun!" said Sue. "Do you want to come to the station with me?" asked Tim. Sue nodded and they both started walking to the station. + +As they walked, Tim stumbled on a rock. "Oops!" he said, as he got up. Sue helped him and they both laughed. Soon, they reached the station and saw a big, colorful train. Tim and Sue were so excited to go on the train and have a fun day together. +One day, a bald giant was sleeping in the forest. He was very big and very tired. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. But the giant did not wake up. + +A little girl named Lucy came to the forest. She saw the giant and wanted to talk to him. Lucy said, "Hello, Mr. Giant! Wake up, please!" But the giant did not wake up. + +Lucy had an idea. She picked up a stick and poked the giant. The giant woke up and looked at Lucy. He said, "Hi, little girl. Why did you wake me?" Lucy said, "I wanted to be your friend." The giant smiled and said, "I would like that." So Lucy and the bald giant became friends and played in the forest together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a doll that she loved very much. The doll had a warm, soft dress that Lily liked to touch. + +One day, Lily was playing outside with her doll when it started to rain. The rain was wet and cold. Lily and her doll ran back to their house to get warm and dry. + +Inside the house, Lily's mom helped her dry the doll with a soft towel. They all sat by the warm fire and had hot cocoa. Lily and her doll were happy and warm again. The rain stopped, and they played together for the rest of the day.