diff --git "a/TinyStories_1836.txt" "b/TinyStories_1836.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1836.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Lily was so happy when the car started moving again. "Thank you, Timmy, you're not stupid," she said with a smile. + +Timmy smiled back and they continued to play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch his favorite show on TV every day. He would sit in front of the screen and laugh and clap his hands. But one day, the screen went black and Timmy was sad. He didn't know what to do without his show. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and decided to do something kind. She called a man who could design a new screen for their TV. Timmy was so excited when the man arrived with the new screen. He watched as the man put the new screen in place and turned it on. And just like that, Timmy's favorite show was back! He was so happy and grateful for his mom's kind gesture. + +From that day on, Timmy watched his show on the new screen every day. He knew that he had the best mom in the world for doing something so kind for him. And he was grateful to the man who designed the new screen that helped bring his show back to life. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He lived in a big house with his family and animals. The farmer had a big field where he grew many fruits and vegetables. One day, he decided to buy a new tractor. The tractor was modern and shiny. The farmer was very happy and he wanted to show it to everyone. He drove the tractor around the field and everyone came to look at it. The farmer was proud of his new tractor and he thanked everyone for coming to see it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat candy. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big bag of sugar to make candy at home. Lily was so happy that she started making candy right away. She mixed the sugar with water and put it in a pot to cook. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen and said, "I want some candy too!" Lily replied, "Okay, but first we need to separate the orange candy from the other candy." They picked out all the orange candy and put it in a separate bowl. Then they shared the orange candy and they both loved it so much that they decided to make more candy together. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to paint and make pretty pictures. One day, she went to her room to paint a picture of her favorite animal, a bunny. + +As she painted, her little brother came in and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm painting a picture of a bunny," Lily replied with a smile. + +Her brother looked around the room and saw that it was messy. "Your chamber is messy, Lily. Can I help you clean it up?" + +Lily felt grateful for her brother's compassionate offer and said, "Yes please, that would be very kind of you." Together, they cleaned up the room and made it look nice and tidy. + +After they finished, Lily showed her brother her finished painting. "Wow, Lily! You are such a good painter," he exclaimed. Lily felt happy and proud of her painting and thanked her brother for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby who slept in a crib. The crib was very big and had soft blankets. One day, the baby woke up and saw a helpful bird outside the window. The bird appeared to be singing a beautiful song. The baby smiled and cooed at the bird. The bird continued to sing and appeared to be happy too. The baby felt happy and fell back asleep in the crib. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to fly. One day, the bird flew too deep into the forest and got lost. The bird tried to find its way back home, but it couldn't. + +The bird saw a group of animals working together to build a nest. The bird asked the animals for help, but they said they were too busy working. + +The bird learned that it is important to work together and help others. Finally, the bird found its way back home with the help of a kind squirrel. From that day on, the bird always remembered to work together and help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park with his mommy and daddy. They would bring a blanket and some snacks to eat. Timmy loved playing on the swings and the slide. + +One day, Timmy's mommy gifted him a new ball to play with at the park. It was a big, bouncy ball and Timmy was so happy. He couldn't wait to bring it to the park and play with it. + +When they got to the park, Timmy ran to the grass and started playing with his new ball. He kicked it and bounced it and had so much fun. His mommy and daddy watched with smiles on their faces. Timmy felt so lucky to have been gifted such a fun toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo met a crab named Sebastian. Sebastian said, "Hello, Nemo! Do you want to add more friends to our swim?" Nemo was excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +But when they went to find more friends, they couldn't find any. Nemo was frustrated and said, "Where are all the fish?" Sebastian said, "Don't worry, Nemo. We can still have fun with just the two of us." And so, Nemo and Sebastian swam together and had a great time. From then on, Nemo was never afraid to swim with just one friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the meadow. One day, Benny's burrow was blown away in a big storm. Benny was sad and scared. His friends, the birds and squirrels, urged him to find a new home. Benny searched and searched until he found a safe, cozy burrow. Benny was so happy he hopped and danced around his new home. He felt restored and grateful to his friends for their help. From that day on, Benny lived happily ever after in his new burrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her markers and crayons. One day, she found a bottle of ink on her desk. She wondered what it was and decided to try it out. + +But when she opened the bottle, the ink spilled all over her hands and made a big mess. Lily got frightened and didn't know what to do. + +Her mom came into the room and saw the ink everywhere. She wasn't mad, but she helped Lily clean up the ink and taught her how to use it properly. From then on, Lily was careful with the ink and made beautiful drawings with it. +Once upon a time, there was a playful puppy named Spot. Spot loved to play games with his friends. One day, Spot's friends invited him to play a new game called "Hide and Seek." Spot was so excited to play the game with his friends. + +Spot's friends set up the game by hiding in different places. Spot had to find them all. Spot searched high and low, but he couldn't find his friends. Suddenly, Spot heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. He thought it was his friends, so he ran over to the bushes. + +But when Spot got closer, he realized it wasn't his friends. It was a big, scary bear! The bear was angry and started chasing Spot. Spot ran as fast as he could, but the bear was too fast. Spot was so scared, he wished he had never played the game. From that day on, Spot never played "Hide and Seek" again. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. It was a happy boat and it loved to sail on the blue sea. The boat had many friends who sailed with it. They were all loyal to each other and never left anyone behind. + +One day, the boat and its friends saw a big network of fish in the sea. The fish were swimming together and looked so pretty. The boat and its friends wanted to see the fish up close, so they sailed closer to the network. + +As they got closer, the fish started to swim away. The boat and its friends didn't want to scare the fish, so they sailed away too. But they were happy that they got to see the pretty network of fish. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a big pot in her backyard. It was so big that she could fit inside it! + +Lily climbed into the pot and pretended she was a chef cooking a yummy soup. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and felt a little scared. But then, she saw her mom and dad running towards her, laughing and happy. + +Lily realized that there was nothing to be fearful of and joined in on the laughter. From that day on, she loved playing in the pot and making silly soup recipes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shells from the beach. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. She found a shiny shell and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found a pretty shell!" Lily said. + +"That's lovely, sweetie. But remember, we need a license to collect shells from the beach," her mommy replied. + +Lily felt naughty because she didn't know about the license. She apologized to her mommy and daddy and promised to always ask before collecting anything from the beach. From that day on, Lily always made sure to ask for a license before collecting anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she found a pipe in her backyard. She was curious and picked it up to play with it. But her mom saw her and got worried that she might hurt herself. + +Lily's mom told her that the pipe was not a toy and it was dangerous. She explained that she cared about Lily and didn't want her to get hurt. Lily understood and promised to be careful. + +From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and didn't play with things that weren't toys. She knew her mom cared about her and didn't want her to get hurt. And she was happy playing with her toys and her friends, without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He went to school every day, but he didn't like it very much. Sometimes he was grumpy when he had to wake up early in the morning. + +One day, it was raining outside and Timmy had to walk to school. He was walking very carefully, but he still slipped on a puddle and fell down. He was very wet and dirty, and he felt even grumpier than before. + +When he got to school, his teacher saw that he was sad. She asked him what happened, and Timmy told her about slipping on the puddle. The teacher helped him clean up and gave him a warm hug. Timmy felt much better and he even smiled a little. + +From that day on, Timmy tried to be more careful when he walked in the rain. He still didn't love going to school, but he knew that his teacher cared about him and that made him feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she was trying to sleep on her mattress but it was too hard. She called out to her mom, "Mommy, my mattress is not soft. I demand a new one!" Her mom replied, "Okay, we'll get you a new one tomorrow." + +The next day, they went to the store and found a nice soft mattress. Lily was happy and said, "This mattress is so comfy!" But then she saw a bitter old man who was also looking for a mattress. He said to the store owner, "I demand a cheaper mattress!" The store owner replied, "I'm sorry sir, but all our mattresses are the same price." + +Lily felt bad for the old man and said, "Here, you can have my old mattress. It's not soft, but it's better than nothing." The old man was grateful and said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind." Lily smiled and felt happy to have helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a man with a big mustache. He loved to balance things on top of his nose. One day, he went to the zoo with his friend, a smelly skunk. + +The man wanted to show off his balancing skills to the animals, so he put a banana on his nose. The skunk warned him, "Be careful, your mustache might get in the way!" + +But the man didn't listen and tried to balance the banana anyway. Suddenly, the skunk let out a stinky smell and the man lost his balance. The banana fell off his nose and he fell into the gorilla exhibit. + +The gorillas were not happy to see the man and chased him around. The man tried to run away, but his big mustache got caught on a tree branch. He couldn't escape and the gorillas caught him. The man learned that sometimes it's better to listen to your friends and not show off too much. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy took his toy car to the park to play with his friends. + +After playing for a while, Timmy realized that his toy car was missing. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +The next day, Timmy returned to the park and saw his toy car on the left side of the playground. He was so happy to have found it! Timmy realized that his toy car was very dependable and he promised to take better care of it from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, he saw a kite in the sky. The kite was so pretty! It was red and blue and had a long tail. Timmy wanted to fly a kite too. + +He asked his mom if they could buy a kite. His mom said they could go to the store and get one. At the store, Timmy saw an ancient kite. It was very old, but still very cool. He mentioned it to his mom and she said they could get that one instead. + +When they got home, Timmy and his mom went outside and flew the ancient kite. It was so much fun! The wind blew and the kite flew high in the sky. Timmy felt so happy. He thanked his mom for getting the ancient kite and they played with it all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Mr. Cuddles. One day, Lily went to the park to play with Mr. Cuddles. But, when she got there, she couldn't find him anywhere. She looked and looked, but Mr. Cuddles was gone. + +Lily started to weep because she was so sad. A kind lady saw her crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told the lady that she couldn't find Mr. Cuddles. The lady had a thoughtful idea. She told Lily to close her eyes and touch her heart. Lily did as she was told and felt her heart beating. + +The lady told Lily that Mr. Cuddles was always with her, in her heart. Lily smiled and felt happy again. She thanked the lady and went home, feeling much better. From that day on, Lily knew that Mr. Cuddles was always with her, even if she couldn't touch him. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to eat steak. One day, Max's owner gave him a big, juicy steak. Max was so happy! He ate and ate until he was full. + +But then, Max got sick. He ate too much steak and it spoiled in his tummy. Max felt very bad and didn't want to play anymore. His owner took him to the vet, but it was too late. Max was dead. + +Everyone was very sad because they loved Max. They learned that it's not good to eat too much steak or it can spoil and make you sick. They buried Max in the backyard and remembered all the good times they had with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pie, especially apple pie. One day, her mom baked a delicious apple pie that smelled so good. + +Lily's dad came home from work and saw the pie on the kitchen table. He said, "Wow, that pie looks so yummy!" + +Lily's mom said, "Let's wait until after dinner to eat it." + +Lily couldn't wait that long. She wanted to eat some pie now. She asked her dad, "Can I have some pie, please?" + +Her dad said, "Sure, but just a small slice. We have to save some for later." + +Lily took a bite of the pie and her face turned pale. She said, "This pie is too hot!" + +Her dad said, "Just let it cool down a bit. Then it will be perfect." + +Lily waited patiently and when the pie had cooled down, she passed a slice to her dad. They both enjoyed the delicious pie together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with his fishy friends. One day, Nemo wanted to dive deep into the ocean to find treasure. He was very excited! + +Nemo's friend, Dory, wanted to come with him. But she was anxious because she didn't know how to swim well. Nemo told her not to worry and that he would help her. + +Before they left, Nemo's dad gave him a video camera to record their adventure. Nemo was so happy to have the camera and couldn't wait to show his dad all the cool things they found. + +They dove deep into the ocean and found lots of shiny treasures. Nemo and Dory were so happy and couldn't wait to show everyone their video. They had so much fun together and promised to go on more adventures soon. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily and her mommy were walking outside. The weather was sunny and warm. Lily saw a beautiful flower and wanted to pick it. Her mommy said, "No, Lily. We can't use the flower. It needs to stay in the ground so it can grow and be pretty for everyone to see." + +Lily felt ashamed that she wanted to pick the flower. She said, "I'm sorry, mommy. I didn't know." Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. Let's appreciate the flower and leave it for others to enjoy." + +Lily smiled and felt happy that she learned something new. She looked up at the sky and said, "The weather is so nice today, mommy. Can we play outside more?" Her mommy nodded and they continued their walk, enjoying the beautiful day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big yard with her toys. One day, her mommy asked her to help rake the leaves. Lily didn't want to because she wanted to play with her toys instead. But then, she promised her mommy that she would help. + +So, Lily got the rake and started to work. It was hard work, but she kept going. She raked and raked until all the leaves were in a big pile. Then, she jumped in the pile and laughed and laughed. But when Lily went back inside, her mommy noticed that her dress was spoiled with dirt. + +Lily felt bad, but her mommy said it was okay. She was proud of Lily for keeping her promise and helping with the yard work. From that day on, Lily promised to always help when her mommy asked, even if it meant getting a little dirty. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was a chubby bear who loved to play in the forest. One day, he went on an adventure to find a pine tree. He wanted to get a pinecone to bring back to his mommy. + +Teddy walked and walked until he finally found a big pine tree. He climbed up the tree and reached for a pinecone. But, the pinecone was too high up and he couldn't get it. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't reach it. + +Just when Teddy was about to give up, a friendly squirrel came by. The squirrel saw Teddy struggling and offered to help. Together, they worked to get the pinecone. The squirrel climbed up and got the pinecone for Teddy. Teddy was so happy and thanked the squirrel for helping him. From that day on, Teddy and the squirrel were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They brought an orange basket with them to put their snacks in. + +Lily and her mommy played on the swings and the slide. When they got tired, they sat on a bench and ate some oranges from the basket. + +After they finished their snack, they had to go home. Lily's mommy told her to close the basket and put it in her backpack. Lily did as she was told and they walked back home, happy and full of energy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a favorite toy, a red car. One day, he lost his car and couldn't find it anywhere. He searched his room, the living room, and the kitchen, but he still couldn't find it. + +Timmy's mom came in and asked, "What are you looking for, Timmy?" + +"My red car," Timmy said. "I can't find it anywhere." + +"Don't worry, we'll search together," his mom said. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and even outside. Finally, they found the car in the toy box. + +Timmy was so happy. "Good job, Mommy! You're the best," he said. + +His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad we found your car. Now let's go play with it and stay out of the heat." +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called an ostrich. It had long legs and could run very fast. One day, a little girl saw the ostrich and dared her friend to ride on its back. Her friend was scared but didn't want to be a chicken, so she agreed. + +The ostrich ran and ran, faster and faster, but the girl on its back was having fun. Suddenly, they came across a bitter taste in their mouths. It was a bad plant that they had eaten by mistake. They both made a funny face and decided to never eat it again. + +From that day on, the little girl and her friend were brave and never backed down from a dare. They also made sure to watch what they ate, so they didn't get a bitter taste in their mouths again. And the ostrich continued to run free, happy to be a part of their adventure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very smart and knew a lot of things. He was an intelligent boy. One day, Timmy's mom said it was time for a haircut. Timmy didn't like haircuts because he didn't want to hold still. But his mom said he had to hold still so the haircut would be good. + +Timmy sat in the chair and held still while the hairdresser cut his hair. After the haircut, Timmy felt very happy. He looked in the mirror and saw that he looked very handsome. Timmy's mom was proud of him for being so good during the haircut. From that day on, Timmy liked haircuts and knew that if he held still, he would look very handsome. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some new clothes for her dolls. They looked at all the different fashions and picked out some cute outfits. + +But when they got home, Lily realized she forgot her favorite doll at the store! She was sad and cried a little. Her mom told her not to worry, and they went back to the store to get the doll. The store was very busy, and they had to wait a long time in line. This delay made Lily a little bit impatient, but she was happy when they finally got her doll back. + +From then on, Lily made sure to always check that she had all her dolls before leaving the store. She was happy to have her favorite doll back, and she loved showing off her new outfits to all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her mommy's shiny jewelry. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a regular necklace to wear to her friend's birthday party. + +At the party, Lily saw her friend wearing a beautiful necklace with sparkly jewels. She wanted it so much that she asked her friend to trade necklaces. But her friend said no. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She decided to take her friend's necklace without asking. When her friend found out, she was very upset. Lily's mommy had to come and pick her up from the party early. + +Lily felt ashamed and her mommy scolded her for being a bad friend. She realized that her actions had spoiled the party and her friendship with her friend. From that day on, Lily promised to always ask before taking something that wasn't hers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends, but today was a very special day. It was the day of the festival! Lily was very excited because she knew it was an important day. + +Before going to the festival, Lily's mommy told her that she needed to bathe and put on her best dress. Lily didn't like taking a bath, but she knew it was important to be clean and smell good for the festival. + +After her bath, Lily put on her favorite dress and went to the festival with her mommy and daddy. She saw lots of people there and even got to try some yummy food. It was a very fun day and Lily was happy she got to go to such an important festival. +Once upon a time, there was an ordinary bird who lived in a tree. Every day, the bird would fly around and play with its friends. But one day, the bird noticed that something was wrong. The wind was blowing harder than usual, and the leaves on the tree were shaking. + +The bird tried to settle down on a branch, but the wind was too strong. Suddenly, a big gust of wind came and knocked the bird off the tree. The bird tried to fly back up to the tree, but it was too late. The bird fell to the ground and couldn't move. + +The other birds came to help, but it was too late. The bird had hurt itself too badly. The other birds were sad and they knew that they would miss their friend. From that day on, the other birds would always remember their ordinary bird friend who had flown away. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel who was very anxious. He wanted to find some nuts to eat, but he didn't know where to look. Suddenly, he saw a big truck coming down the road. The truck stopped in front of him and the driver said, "I have a delivery for you, little squirrel!" The squirrel was so happy! + +The driver opened the back of the truck and there were lots of nuts inside. The squirrel couldn't believe his eyes! He started eating the nuts right away. They were so yummy! After he finished eating, the squirrel thanked the driver and went back to his tree. From that day on, the squirrel knew that sometimes good things come when you least expect them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around in her garden. The butterfly was very pretty and had lots of colors on its wings. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but she didn't know how to do it. She asked her mom for help and her mom gave her a sweet piece of cake to use as bait. + +Lily put the cake on a plate and placed it on the ground. The butterfly flew over to the cake and started to eat it. Lily was able to catch the butterfly gently in her hands and she was so happy. + +She looked at the butterfly closely and saw how beautiful it was. She decided to let it go so it could fly back to its home. Lily felt proud that she was able to use the cake to catch the butterfly and she knew she would always remember this sweet moment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a very high nose and loved to smell flowers. One day, her mom gave her a present. It was a doll with a pretty dress. Lily didn't like the doll at first, but then she decided to accept it and play with it. She held the doll close to her nose and smelled its hair. It smelled like lavender! From that day on, Lily loved her new doll and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a house. The house was very old and needed to be fixed. The mommy and daddy asked the neighbor for help. The neighbor was very nice and knew how to repair things. He came over and fixed the house. + +The mommy and daddy were very happy and said thank you to the neighbor. The neighbor was happy too. He said he was happy to help. + +After the house was fixed, the mommy and daddy noticed that the neighbor was very flexible. He could bend and move his body in different ways. They thought it was very cool. They asked him how he became so flexible. The neighbor said he practiced every day. + +From that day on, the mommy and daddy and the neighbor became good friends. They would always say hello and talk to each other. And the neighbor would always be happy to help repair anything that needed fixing. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to build nests in the trees. One day, Tweetie saw a big crane in the sky. The crane was so big and strong, Tweetie felt very small. + +Tweetie wanted to build a nest like the crane. But Tweetie didn't have a crane's strength. Instead, Tweetie used her original ideas. She found some soft feathers and some strong sticks. With her little beak, she managed to build a cozy nest. + +The moral of the story is that everyone is different and has their own strengths. We should use our own unique ideas and talents to achieve our goals. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to swim in the pond with her friends. One day, Ducky saw a yummy piece of bread on a seat near the pond. Ducky wanted to eat it, but she couldn't reach the seat. + +Ducky asked her friends for help, but they were too busy swimming. So, Ducky had an idea. She swam to the other side of the pond and climbed out of the water. Then, she waddled over to the seat and ate the yummy bread. + +Ducky was very happy that she got to eat the yummy bread. She went back to her friends and told them all about it. They were happy for her too. From then on, Ducky always kept an eye out for yummy treats on seats near the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a big, ugly monster. He lived in a dark cave and scared all the animals in the forest. One day, a brave rabbit decided to talk to the monster. The rabbit said, "Why do you scare us? It's not nice." The monster replied, "I scare you because it's my work. That's what monsters do." + +The rabbit thought for a moment and said, "But scaring others is not a good work. It's not allowed. You should do something else." The monster thought about it and realized the rabbit was right. So, he decided to stop scaring the animals and find a new work. He started helping the animals with their chores and soon became friends with them. The once-ugly monster was now loved by all the animals in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but today he was feeling bored. He wanted to go outside and play, but his mom said he had to finish his lunch first. Timmy was impatient and didn't want to wait. + +He decided to hurry and eat his lunch as fast as he could. But when he finished, his mom told him he had to take a nap before he could go outside. Timmy didn't like taking naps, but he knew he had to. + +As he lay in bed, he looked at the image of a race car on his wall. He imagined himself driving the car outside and having fun. He was excited to go outside and play, but he knew he had to be patient and wait until his nap was over. Finally, his nap was done and he was able to go outside and play with his friends. He was happy that he waited and didn't rush things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks and build tall towers. He would stack the blocks one on top of the other until they reached the sky. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help build a house for their family. Timmy was very excited to help. He picked up his blocks and started to build. + +As they were building, a friendly human came by and offered to help. Timmy and his mom were happy to have the human's help. The human was very obedient and did exactly what they asked. + +Together, they built a beautiful house with lots of rooms for everyone to live in. Timmy was so proud of what they had built and couldn't wait to show his friends. From that day on, Timmy loved to build things with his blocks and help build things in the real world too. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved playing with his toy cars and trucks, especially his red fire truck with big wheels. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys, but he didn't want to. He kept playing and ignored his mom's request. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise outside. He ran to the window and saw his neighbor's cat stuck on a tree. Timmy wanted to help the cat, but he couldn't reach it. He needed his fire truck to save the cat. + +Timmy felt guilty for not cleaning up his toys, but he knew he had to act fast. He quickly grabbed his fire truck and drove it under the tree. With the help of his toy ladder, he was able to rescue the cat. The cat escaped safely, and Timmy felt proud of himself for being a hero. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a pretty bird with white feathers. It was a dove! The dove flew high up in the sky and Lily watched it until it was gone. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. It was her mom's phone ringing! Her mom answered the phone and Lily could hear her talking. Her mom said that she had bought a new dress that was very original. Lily was excited to see it. + +When they got home, Lily's mom showed her the dress. It was very pretty and had lots of colors. Lily loved it! She twirled around in the dress and felt like a princess. Later that day, Lily went back to the park and saw the dove again. She smiled and waved at the dove and it flew away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, she saw her friend Sarah playing with an incredible toy. It was a big red car that could go really fast. + +Lily asked Sarah, "Can I borrow your toy car? It looks like so much fun!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Sure, you can borrow it for a little while. But be careful with it!" + +Lily was so happy and grateful. She took the toy car and went on a big adventure. She drove it through the forest, over hills and even through a river. She felt like a queen driving such an incredible car. + +When it was time to give the toy car back to Sarah, Lily said, "Thank you so much for letting me borrow your toy. It was so much fun being a queen driving it!" Sarah smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Anytime you want to borrow it again, just let me know!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he didn't like to share them with his friends. One day, Timmy's friends came over to play and Timmy didn't want to share his toys. His friends got sad and went home. + +Timmy felt bad and knew he did something wrong. He wanted to restore his friendship with his friends. So, he went to their house and said sorry. His friends forgave him and they played together again. + +Timmy learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. He felt happy and not ashamed anymore. But, the bad ending is that if you don't share, you might lose your friends forever. The moral of the story is to always be kind and share with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, shiny red balloon that she loved very much. One day, she was walking outside and she accidentally dropped her balloon. It flew away and she was very sad. + +Lily's mommy saw her crying and tried to cheer her up. She gave her a glass of grape juice that looked like wine. Lily felt better and drank the juice. But then her little brother came and spilled the juice all over her dress. Lily was very angry and jealous that her brother didn't spill any juice on himself. + +Lily's mommy hugged her and said it's okay to be jealous sometimes, but we should try to be happy for others too. Lily learned that it's okay to feel sad or angry sometimes, but we should always try to be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially when the weather was sunny and warm. One day, she went to the park and met a friendly dog named Max. Max was very adventurous and loved to run around and play fetch. + +Lily and Max played together for a while, and then Lily's mom came to pick her up. "Who did you play with today, Lily?" her mom asked. "I played with Max! He's a dog and he's very adventurous," Lily replied. + +Her mom smiled and mentioned that the weather was going to change soon, so they needed to go home. Lily said goodbye to Max and they went home. Later that night, it started to rain outside, just like her mom had mentioned. But Lily didn't mind, because she had a fun day with her new friend Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He went to the barber with his mommy. Timmy liked the barber because he was fast and made him look handsome. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to sort his toys. Timmy didn't want to because he wanted to play. But then the barber said, "Sorting toys is fun! You can find your favorite toy fast." + +So Timmy decided to sort his toys. He found his favorite toy car and showed it to the barber. The barber said, "That's a cool car!" Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself for sorting his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to set the table for dinner. Lily acted quickly and set the plates on the table. + +As they ate, Lily noticed her little brother was sad. She asked him why and he said he lost his favorite toy. Lily felt compassionate and told him they would find it together. + +After dinner, they searched the whole house. Finally, they found the toy under a plate on the table. Lily had accidentally put it there while setting the table. Her brother was so happy and thanked her. Lily smiled and felt proud to have acted kindly towards her brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries. One day, she asked her mom if they could visit the blueberry farm. Her mom said yes and they went to the farm. + +At the farm, Lily saw lots of blueberries. She picked some and ate them. Suddenly, she saw a bird that was helpless. The bird had a hurt wing and couldn't fly. Lily wanted to help the bird. + +Lily's mom said they could take the bird to a vet. They put the bird in a box and took it to the vet. The vet helped the bird and it was able to fly again. Lily was happy that she could help the helpless bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swing at the park. He would swing back and forth, higher and higher, until he felt like he could touch the sky. One day, Timmy saw a little girl swinging next to him. She looked restless and sad. Timmy asked her if she wanted to play with him. The little girl smiled and said yes. They played together for a while, but then Timmy had to go home. The little girl felt sad again. + +The next day, Timmy came back to the park. He saw the little girl again, but this time she was smiling. She told Timmy that she won a prize at school. Timmy was happy for her. He said, "Winning is fun!" The little girl agreed and they went back to swinging together. They swung higher and higher, feeling like they were flying. Timmy was happy to have made a new friend and the little girl was happy to have someone to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, she had to decide which doll to bring to her friend's house. She looked at all of them and finally decided on the one with the pink dress. + +As she was getting ready to leave, her mom asked her if she wanted to wear her new shirt. Lily touched the shirt and felt the texture. It was soft and smooth, so she said yes. When she arrived at her friend's house, her friend was wearing a brilliant yellow dress. Lily thought it was so pretty and wished she had a dress like that too. + +After playing for a while, they decided to have a tea party with their dolls. Lily's doll with the pink dress looked so pretty sitting at the table. They had a great time drinking pretend tea and eating pretend cookies. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her friend and said, "I had a brilliant time today!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy tank. He would make it drive around and shoot imaginary bad guys. + +One day, Timmy's mom promised to take him on an adventurous trip to the park. Timmy was very excited! He couldn't wait to run and play on the swings and slides. + +When they got to the park, Timmy saw a big hill. He wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. His mom was a little scared, but Timmy was brave and adventurous. He climbed all the way to the top and saw a beautiful view of the city. + +As they were leaving the park, Timmy's mom asked him what his favorite part of the day was. Timmy smiled and said, "My favorite part was climbing the big hill with my tank!" +Once upon a time, there was a turkey named Tom. Tom was very tough and strong. He liked to show off his muscles to all the other animals in the farm. + +One day, Tom was walking in the farm when he saw a little bird on a branch. "Hey little bird, what are you doing up there?" asked Tom. "I'm trying to get some food," replied the bird. + +Tom laughed and said, "You're too small and weak to get your own food. Watch this!" Tom then tried to jump up and grab the branch, but he missed and fell to the ground. + +The little bird flew down and helped Tom up. "Thank you for helping me," said Tom. "I was wrong to make fun of you for being small. You may be small, but you are very strong and kind." + +From that day on, Tom learned to respect all animals, no matter their size or strength. The moral of the story is that it's important to treat others with kindness and respect. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who lived in a cage. The cage was regular and made of metal. The little bird could see the world outside the cage, but it was not free to fly. + +One day, a little girl came to the store and saw the bird in the cage. She asked the owner of the store, "Can I buy this bird?" The owner said, "Yes, but remember that the bird needs to be free to fly." + +The little girl bought the bird and took it home. She opened the cage and said to the bird, "You are free now. Fly away and be happy." The little bird flew out of the cage and into the sky. The little girl saw the bird fly away and felt happy that it was free. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to let animals be free. They need to be able to see the world and fly in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with blocks. He would stack them up high and knock them down. One day, Timmy was being clumsy and knocked over his tower of blocks. + +Timmy's mom came in and saw what happened. She said, "Oh no, Timmy! You need to be more careful." Timmy felt bad and wanted to make things better. He had an idea. + +Timmy decided to mail his mom a picture he drew of them playing with blocks together. When his mom got the picture in the mail, she was so happy. She hugged Timmy and said, "Thank you for the picture, Timmy. You are such a thoughtful boy." From then on, Timmy was more careful with his blocks and didn't knock them over as much. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, she found an old pencil that had been left outside for a long time. It had started to rot and was not good anymore. + +Lily felt sad about the pencil, but her mom told her not to worry. She gave her a new pencil that was very pretty and had a calm blue color. Lily was happy and started to draw a picture of a butterfly. + +As she drew, she thought about how important it was to take care of her things so they wouldn't rot. She promised herself to always keep her pencils safe and clean. And from that day on, Lily drew many beautiful pictures with her new calm pencil. The end. +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 found a rare toy in her backyard. She was very happy and wanted to keep it. + +Lily: "Look mommy, I found a rare toy! Can I keep it?" + +Mommy: "Of course, Lily! You can keep it in your room." + +Lily was so excited to gain a new toy. She ran to her room and put it on her shelf. She loved her house and all the things she gained in it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a regular routine every night before bed. She would brush her teeth, put on her pajamas, and read a story with her mom. One night, Lily asked her mom what it meant to dream. + +"Mama, what is a dream?" Lily asked. + +"A dream is when you close your eyes and imagine things that aren't really there," her mom replied. + +Lily thought about this for a moment and then said, "I had a dream last night that I was a unicorn with a big horn on my head!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That sounds like a wonderful dream, Lily. But remember, it's important to always be yourself, even in your dreams. You don't need a horn to be special." + +Lily nodded her head and crawled into bed, feeling happy and content. From that night on, Lily continued to dream of magical things, but she always remembered her mom's wise words. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a big house. They had a cute dog named Max who loved to play with the kids. One day, the kids were playing with their toys when they accidentally broke their favorite toy car. They felt sad, but their mom said she would buy them a new one. + +That night, there was a big storm and lightning struck a tree near their house. The sound was very loud and scared Max, but the family was safe inside. The next day, they went outside to see the tree and saw that it was now broken. They were happy that they were healthy and safe, but sad for the tree. + +The family decided to plant a new tree to replace the old one. They knew it would take time, but they were happy to help the earth stay healthy. Max also loved playing around the new tree and the kids had fun watching it grow. They learned that even when things break or change, there can always be something new and good that comes from it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to clean up his room. Timmy was not glad to hear this news because he wanted to keep playing. + +As they were cleaning, Timmy found a lot of junk under his bed. His mom said they needed to throw it away. Timmy didn't want to throw it away because he liked his junk. But his mom said it was time to let it go. + +After they finished cleaning, Timmy's friend came over to play. They decided to rush outside to play in the sunshine. Timmy was glad to be outside with his friend and forgot all about his junk. They played together until the sun went down and it was time for Timmy's friend to go home. Timmy went to bed happy and tired from his fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, Lily decided to mix some colors together to make a pretty picture. She used her delicate paintbrush to make sure she didn't make a mess. + +As she was painting, her big brother came in and asked if he could play too. Lily was happy to have a player, so they started playing together. They played with blocks, dolls, and even had a tea party with their stuffed animals. + +After they were done playing, Lily's brother said, "Thanks for letting me play with you, Lily. You're a great player." Lily smiled and said, "I had fun mixing colors and playing with you too!" The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max liked to play and nap all day long. One day, Max's owner took him to a big park. Max was very happy to be there. + +Max saw a group of children playing and dancing. Max wanted to dance too, but he was too shy. So, Max decided to take a nap under a big tree. + +While Max was napping, a little girl saw him and thought he was adorable. She wanted to play with Max, but Max was still sleeping. The little girl decided to wait for Max to wake up. + +When Max woke up, he saw the little girl waiting for him. Max was very happy and started to play with her. They played together and danced under the big tree. Max was no longer shy and had lots of fun with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to bake yummy treats. She made cookies, cakes, and pies. Her little girl loved to help her mix and stir. + +One day, mommy said she had to go to university. The little girl didn't know what that meant, but she knew mommy had to go away for a while. She was sad but mommy promised to bring her a surprise when she came back. + +Days went by and mommy finally came home. She had a big smile on her face and a stubborn determination to show her little girl what she had learned at university. She took out her baking tools and together they made the most delicious cupcakes with sprinkles on top. The little girl was so happy and proud of her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted to make some yummy soup. So, she got a big pot and put some water in it. Then, she added some vegetables and meat. She used a spoon to stir everything together. + +While the soup was cooking, Lily sat down to watch her lovely television. She liked to watch shows about animals and princesses. But, she didn't forget about her soup. Every once in a while, she would get up and stir it again. + +Finally, the soup was ready! Lily tasted it and it was delicious. She was so proud of herself for making such a yummy meal. She turned off the television and sat down to enjoy her soup. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a large bear. He lived in a big forest. One day, he saw a sign that said "Winter is coming." The bear started to shiver because he was afraid of the cold. + +He asked his friend, the rabbit, "What does the sign mean?" The rabbit replied, "It means it will soon be very cold, and we need to prepare for winter." The bear asked, "What can we do?" + +The rabbit said, "We need to gather food and make a warm den to sleep in." The bear thanked the rabbit and they worked together to gather food and make a cozy den. When winter arrived, the bear was no longer afraid of the cold and he slept soundly in his warm den. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs to his friends. One day, a big storm came and the lightning scared Tweet. He flew down to the ground and hid in a bush. + +While hiding, Tweet saw a strong ant carrying a big piece of bread. The ant was working hard to gain food for his family. Tweet thought, "I can be strong like the ant and gain food too." So, Tweet flew to a nearby tree and found some delicious berries. + +Tweet learned that even when things are scary, he can be strong and gain what he needs. The moral of the story is to never give up and always try your best. +Once upon a time, there was a big turkey. He was so proud of his feathers. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. He saw a little girl with a spray bottle. She was spraying water on the flowers. The turkey wanted to try it too. So, he asked the little girl if he could spray too. She said yes. The turkey sprayed the water on his feathers and felt very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Jack. Jack loved to play with tape. He would wrap it around his fingers and make funny faces. One day, Jack's mom caught him playing with tape. + +"Jack, what are you doing?" she asked. + +"I'm playing with tape," Jack replied. + +"Why do you like tape so much?" his mom asked. + +"It's fun and sticky," Jack said with a big smile. + +His mom laughed and said, "You're such a silly young boy, Jack." +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 was playing with his cars outside when it started to rain. The rain made Timmy's toy cars wet and he was sad. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw that he was sad. She asked him what was wrong. "My cars are wet," Timmy said. "I don't like it when they're wet." + +"Don't worry, Timmy," his mom said. "We can dry them off. But first, let's rush inside before we get too wet." Timmy and his mom rushed inside and dried off his cars. Timmy was happy again and continued to play with his toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to drive around and explore the world. One day, Red's fuel was running low and he needed to find a gas station. He drove and drove until he finally found one. + +At the gas station, Red saw a big truck with a lot of fuel in it. The truck driver said he would help Red fill up his tank. Red was so happy! + +After Red's tank was full, he felt so fit and strong. He decided to spread his wings and go on a big adventure. He drove through mountains, across rivers, and through forests. Red had so much fun and he was so happy he found the gas station and got the fuel he needed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend brought a big hose to play with. Timmy thought it looked mighty cool. + +"Can I try it?" Timmy asked his friend. + +"Sure, let's test it out!" his friend replied. + +They turned on the hose and water came out. Timmy laughed and ran around in the water. It was a hot day, so the water felt good. + +After they were done playing, Timmy said, "That was fun! Can we play with the hose again tomorrow?" + +"Of course!" his friend said. + +And so, Timmy and his friend played with the mighty hose every day that summer. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy went on a walk and discovered a big tree. He climbed up the tree and found a pair of pants stuck in the branches. + +Timmy was very excited to have found the pants. He tried them on, but they were too big for him. Timmy was impatient and wanted to wear the pants right away, but he knew he couldn't. + +As Timmy climbed down the tree, he decided to take the pants home and show his mom. When he got home, his mom was surprised to see the pants. She asked Timmy where he found them, and he told her about his discovery. His mom was proud of Timmy for being so brave and curious. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the park and picking flowers. One day, she found a shiny green rock on the ground. It was very pretty, but it looked sharp. + +Lily decided to take the rock home and show it to her mom. But on the way home, she tripped and fell. The green rock hurt her hand and she started to cry. + +When Lily got home, her mom saw her crying and asked what happened. Lily showed her the green rock and her mom saw that it was very sharp. She cleaned up Lily's hand and told her to be careful with sharp things. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful with sharp things. She still loved picking flowers in the park, but she always made sure to look out for anything that might hurt her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a very intelligent boy who loved going to church with his family every Sunday. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy were playing with their toys when they started to fight over a toy truck. + +Timmy's mom heard the commotion and came to see what was happening. She told them to stop fighting and reminded them that they should always be kind to each other. Timmy apologized to Billy and they both went to church together. + +After church, Timmy and Billy went to the park to play. They saw some other kids fighting and being mean to each other. Timmy remembered what his mom had told him and went to talk to the kids. He told them that fighting was not the right thing to do and that they should be kind to each other instead. + +The kids listened to Timmy and stopped fighting. They all played together and had a great time. Timmy felt happy that he could help his friends and make them feel better. From that day on, Timmy and Billy always remembered to be kind to each other and to their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, her friend Sarah came to play with her. Sarah had a pretty veil on her head. Lily thought it was beautiful. + +But then, Sarah was being rude to Lily. She didn't want to share her toys and she pushed Lily when she tried to play with them. Lily didn't like that. So, she told Sarah that she was being rude and that she didn't want to play with her anymore. + +Sarah felt bad and said sorry to Lily. She took off her veil and gave it to Lily as a present. Lily forgave her and they played together nicely. From that day on, they were good friends and shared their toys and played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she was digging in the dirt when she found a skull. It was very old and looked very scary. + +Lily ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, I found a skull! It's dead, right?" + +Her mommy looked at the skull and said, "Yes, Lily. It's very old and it's been dead for a long time." + +Later that night, Lily had a scary dream. In her dream, the skull started talking to her. It said, "I am the skull of a pirate. If you find my treasure, you will be rich!" + +The next day, Lily went back to the spot where she found the skull. She dug and dug until she found a treasure chest. Inside, there was lots of gold and jewels. Lily was very happy and she knew the skull was right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that reached down to her waist. One day, her mom told her that it was time for a haircut. Lily didn't want to get a haircut because she loved her long hair, but her mom said it was time to raise her hair up a little. + +Lily went to the hair salon with her mom. The hairdresser was very nice and asked Lily if she wanted an adventurous haircut. Lily didn't know what "adventurous" meant, but she nodded her head anyway. The hairdresser cut Lily's hair into a cute bob, and Lily loved it! + +When they got home, Lily's dad noticed her new haircut and said, "Wow, Lily, you look so adventurous with your new haircut!" Lily smiled and felt proud of her new look. From that day on, Lily loved her new adventurous haircut and couldn't wait to show it off to all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Jack. He was very smart and knew how to fight. One day, Jack went to the library to read a book. He loved to read stories about brave soldiers like himself. + +As Jack was reading, he heard a loud noise outside. He quickly put down his book and went to see what was happening. There was a big monster trying to attack the town! + +Jack knew he had to act fast. He put on his armor and grabbed his sword. He ran to the monster and fought bravely. With his smart moves, Jack defeated the monster and saved the town. From that day on, everyone knew Jack was the bravest soldier in the land. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her soft, warm scarf when she went outside to play. One day, Lily went to the park to swing on the swings. She saw a new boy there and wanted to say hello. + +"Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" she asked. + +"My name is Max," the boy replied. + +"I'm glad to meet you, Max. Do you want to swing with me?" Lily asked. + +Max smiled and said, "Yes, please. Thank you for welcoming me to the park." + +Lily and Max had so much fun swinging and playing together. They became good friends and always looked forward to playing at the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a car on the road. It was not moving. Lily asked her mommy, "Why is that car not going?" Her mommy said, "Maybe it's dead." + +Lily went to the car and knocked on the window. A man inside opened the door and said, "My car won't start. Can you help me?" Lily said, "Let me try." She went to the front of the car and opened the hood. She saw that the battery was not connected. She fixed it and closed the hood. + +The man turned on the car and it started to move. He said, "Thank you, little girl. You saved me." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. Helping others is good." The man nodded and drove away. Lily felt happy that she could help someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a big furry bear. He had a very big foot. The bear liked to listen to the birds sing in the trees. One day, he went for a walk in the forest. He listened to the birds and felt the soft grass under his big foot. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It was a little rabbit who had fallen down. The bear helped the rabbit and they became friends. From that day on, the bear and the rabbit went on many adventures together and always listened to the sounds of the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his scooter and rode it everywhere. One day, Timmy was riding his scooter when he saw a bird with a hurt wing. Timmy wanted to help the bird, so he asked his mom for a spray bottle of water. Timmy sprayed the bird's wing with the water and the bird felt better. Timmy was happy that he could be so helpful to the bird. From that day on, Timmy made sure to always have his spray bottle with him, just in case he needed to help someone or something. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer, and he loved to eat vegetables. One day, Timmy went to the park to play soccer with his friend, Billy. They kicked the ball back and forth, and Timmy was having so much fun! + +After a while, Timmy's mom called him over for lunch. She had made a big salad with lots of vegetables. But Timmy didn't want to eat his vegetables. "They're too rough," he said. "I don't like them." + +His mom told him he had to eat them anyway, so Timmy grudgingly took a bite. But he didn't like it. "Yuck!" he said. + +Later that day, Timmy started feeling sick. His tummy hurt and he didn't feel good at all. It turned out that the vegetables he had eaten weren't good, and they made him sick. Timmy learned that it's important to eat his vegetables, even if they're rough, because they're good for him. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had long hair that covered his eyes, so he couldn't see very well. His mom said he needed a haircut. + +Timmy didn't want to get a haircut because he was scared. His mom told him to be patient and that it wouldn't hurt. + +Finally, Timmy agreed to get a haircut. The hairdresser added some gel to Timmy's hair and then cut it short. Timmy looked in the mirror and saw that he looked very handsome. + +"Thank you for being patient, Timmy," said the hairdresser. "You look great with your new haircut!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "I like it. Can we come back again?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Of course we can, Timmy. Anytime you need a haircut, we'll come here." +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sit on the soft couch and watch birds through the window. One day, Mittens saw a shiny pin on the floor. Mittens picked up the pin with her small paws and carried it to her owner. Her owner said, "Good job, Mittens! You found my pin." Mittens felt happy and sat on her owner's lap for a cuddle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with dough. He would roll it, squish it, and poke it with his fingers. One day, Timmy's mom needed to make some bread, so she gave Timmy a ball of dough to play with. Timmy was so happy! + +As Timmy played with the dough, he noticed that it made a noisy sound when he poked it. He thought it was funny, so he kept poking it over and over again. His mom told him to be careful not to make too much noise, but Timmy couldn't help himself. + +Eventually, Timmy's mom finished making the bread and put it in the oven. Timmy was sad to see his dough go, but he was excited to eat the yummy bread his mom had made. And even though he couldn't poke the bread, he was still happy because it was so delicious. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars in the backyard. One day, he was so excited to play that he woke up early. + +Timmy's mom came outside to see him playing. "Good morning, Timmy! Are you having fun?" she asked. + +"Yes, mommy! Look at my new car!" Timmy said, showing his mom his favorite toy. + +Suddenly, Timmy's ball accidentally hit his toy car and it wrecked into pieces. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +But his mom told him, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can fix your car. It's not available right now, but we can make it available again soon." + +Timmy learned that accidents happen, but with a little help, things can be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a happy staff who worked in a big store. They sold toys and candy and clothes. One day, the staff took a nap during their lunch break. But when they woke up, they saw that a thief had stolen all the toys and candy and clothes! The staff were very sad and didn't know what to do. They tried to find the thief, but they couldn't. The store had to close because they had nothing left to sell. The staff were very unhappy and had to find new jobs. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Lily went to the park with Mittens. They saw a big display of colorful balloons. Lily was so happy to see the balloons. She wanted to touch them, but Mittens was scared. They walked around the park and saw many things on display, like flowers and toys. It was a fun day for Lily and Mittens. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the market with his mommy. They wanted to find a yummy melon to eat. They looked and looked, but no melon was available. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a big, juicy melon on a high shelf. He wanted it so badly, but it was too high for him to reach. His mommy told him to wait while she asked the shopkeeper for help. + +But Timmy was impatient and decided to climb on a nearby stool to get the melon himself. He reached up and grabbed it, but as he did, the stool wobbled and he fell to the ground. The melon smashed open and was ruined. + +Timmy felt sad and hurt, and his mommy scolded him for not waiting for her help. They left the market without a melon, and Timmy learned a lesson to always be patient and ask for help when he needs it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a princess and her teddy bear was her loyal servant. Lily's mommy asked her what her opinion was on what they should have for dinner. Lily said she wanted mac and cheese because it was her favorite. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend Emma. Emma wanted to play dolls, but Lily wanted to play pretend pirates. Emma didn't like the idea at first, but Lily was flexible and said they could switch back and forth between dolls and pirates. Emma thought that was a good idea and they had lots of fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch TV all day long. Her mom told her to go outside and play, but she didn't want to quit watching her favorite show. + +One day, Lily's mom noticed that Lily's face was pale and she wasn't feeling well. She said, "Lily, you need to quit watching TV and go outside to get some fresh air." + +Lily didn't want to quit watching her show, but she knew her mom was right. She went outside and played with her friends. After a while, she felt much better and her face wasn't pale anymore. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to take breaks from watching TV and to play outside. She still loved watching her favorite show, but now she made sure to take breaks and go outside to play. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to her grandpa's farm. Grandpa had a big vineyard where he grew grapes. Lily loved to play in the vineyard, but today she saw something new. "Grandpa, what's that?" she asked pointing to a big truck. "That's a truck to fill the barrels with grape juice," grandpa said. + +Lily watched as grandpa filled the barrels with grape juice. It was a lot of work, but grandpa was happy. "The grape juice is light and sweet," he said with a smile. "Can I try some?" Lily asked. "Of course, my dear," grandpa said, handing her a glass of grape juice. Lily took a sip and smiled. It was the best grape juice she had ever tasted. + +As they walked back to the house, Lily asked grandpa, "Can we have grape juice every day?" Grandpa laughed, "No, Lily. We can only have grape juice when the grapes are ready. But we can enjoy the vineyard every day." Lily smiled and hugged grandpa. She loved spending time with him in the vineyard. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the park. He found a shiny stone on the ground and picked it up. It was very pretty and rare, so he put it in his pocket. + +As he walked around, he saw a man whistling a happy tune. Timmy tried to whistle too, but he couldn't do it right. The man showed him how to make a sound by blowing air through his lips. Timmy practiced and soon he could whistle too! + +Before he left the park, Timmy threw the stone into the pond and made a wish. He wished that he could whistle as well as the man he met. From that day on, Timmy practiced his whistling every day and became very good at it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to go to the beach with his family. One day, Timmy decided to paint a picture of the beach. He took out his paints and started to paint the sand, the waves and the sun. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom got serious and told him to be careful with the paints. Timmy listened to his mom and painted more carefully. He wanted his painting to be perfect. + +When Timmy finished painting, he showed it to his family. They were all amazed by his painting. They said it looked just like the beach they were at. Timmy was so happy and proud of his painting. From that day on, Timmy painted every time he went to the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to draw and write in his journal. His journal was very special to him because it had a picture of his dog on the cover. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't like cleaning, but he knew it was important to keep his room tidy. He started picking up his toys and clothes, but he didn't know where to put them. + +That's when Timmy's mom showed him a big box where he could put all his toys in. Timmy was happy because now his room was tidy and he could find his toys easily. He even had more space to draw and write in his special journal. The end. +Once upon a time, there were three animals: a cat, a dog, and a rabbit. They wanted to start a band. The cat played the guitar, the dog played the drums, and the rabbit sang. They practiced every day and got better and better. + +One day, they wanted to buy new instruments. They went to the store and found three different guitars and three different drums. They tried them all and picked the ones they liked the best. They asked the store owner how much they weighed so they could carry them home. + +With their new instruments, they played a big concert in the park. Lots of people came to listen and dance. The band was very happy and played their best songs. From that day on, they played together all the time and became famous. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with cardboard boxes. One day, she found a big cardboard box and decided to make a house out of it. She used markers to draw windows and a door. + +Lily was very excited to show her mommy her new house. She said, "Mommy, look at my house! It's so pretty!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, you did a great job!" + +After playing in her cardboard house for a while, Lily got thirsty. She asked her mommy for some juice. But when she took a sip, she made a funny face and said, "Mommy, this juice is bitter!" Her mommy explained that sometimes juice can taste bitter, but it's still good for you. + +Lily was happy to have her own special house and even though the juice was bitter, she knew it was good for her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a brilliant red vest to wear outside. Timmy loved his new vest and wore it every day. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy didn't have a vest and was feeling cold. Timmy remembered how happy he felt when he received his vest from his mom. So, Timmy decided to give his vest to Billy. + +Billy was so happy to receive Timmy's vest. He put it on and felt warm and happy. Timmy felt happy too, because he knew he did a good thing by sharing with his friend. + +The moral of the story is that it feels good to share with others. When we share, we can make other people happy and that makes us happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going for long walks with her mommy. One day, they went for a walk and saw a lot of traffic on the road. Lily's mommy said, "We should find a different way to walk today, Lily. The traffic is too busy." + +Lily asked her mommy, "Where should we go instead?" Her mommy recommended they walk through the park. Lily was excited because the park was her favorite place to play. + +As they walked through the park, they saw a big tree with a long branch hanging down. Lily's mommy said, "Let's see if we can reach that branch." They tried and tried, but the branch was too high. + +Later that day, they went back to the park with a ladder. Lily's mommy climbed up the ladder and reached the branch. She pulled it down and Lily was able to touch it. Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy for recommending they go to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie loved to sing and fly. One day, the birdie found a whistle. It was very interesting to the birdie. + +The birdie flew around with the whistle in its beak. Suddenly, it met a little girl. The little girl said, "Oh, what a pretty whistle you have! Can I see it?" The birdie revealed the whistle to the little girl. The little girl blew the whistle and it made a loud noise. + +But then, a big cat appeared and scared the birdie and the little girl. The cat chased after the birdie and caught it. The little girl tried to whistle for help, but the cat got her too. The whistle couldn't save them. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bunny named Benny. Benny was very hungry and wanted to eat a juicy pear. He went to the garden to find a pear tree. Suddenly, he saw a big, red pear hanging from a branch. Benny tried to grab the pear but it was too high for him. + +Just then, a friendly bird named Lily flew by and saw Benny. "Hello, Benny! What are you doing?" asked Lily. "I want to eat that juicy pear, but it's too high for me to grab," replied Benny. "Don't worry, I can help you," said Lily. She flew up and grabbed the pear with her beak. She brought it down and gave it to Benny. + +"Thank you, Lily! You are a very friendly bird," said Benny. "No problem, Benny. I'm happy to help my friend," replied Lily. Benny ate the juicy pear and felt very happy. From that day on, Benny and Lily were the best of friends and helped each other whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and asked her mommy for some cookies. Her mommy said, "Okay, but don't spoil your dinner." Lily promised she wouldn't. + +As she was eating her cookies, she heard a loud thunder outside. She got scared and asked her mommy, "What's that noise?" Her mommy said, "It's just thunder. It happens when the sky is mad and makes a big noise." + +Lily finished her cookies and went to play with her toys. Her mommy came to check on her and saw that Lily had spilled some juice on her shirt. Her mommy said, "Oh no, your shirt is spoiled now." Lily said, "I'm sorry mommy, I didn't mean to." Her mommy gave her a hug and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Let's go change your shirt and get ready for dinner." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her family. They were very wealthy and had a lot of toys to play with. + +Lily liked to study in her bedroom. She had a big desk where she could draw and color. Her favorite thing to study was animals. She had a book with pictures of all kinds of animals. + +One day, Lily's parents took her to the zoo. She was so happy to see all the animals she had studied in her book. She saw lions, monkeys, and even a big elephant! When they got home, Lily went straight to her bedroom to draw pictures of all the animals she had seen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy on the stove. One day, while they were cooking, Lily saw a toy that could spin. She wanted to play with it, but her mommy said they had to finish cooking first. + +After they finished cooking, Lily's mommy let her play with the spinning toy. It was so much fun! Lily watched it spin round and round. Suddenly, the toy fell on the stove and started to melt. + +Lily's mommy quickly turned off the stove and took the toy away. Lily was sad, but her mommy told her it was not normal for toys to be on the stove. From then on, Lily always made sure to keep her toys away from the stove. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom to have lunch. Her mom made her a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly, which was Lily's favorite. As they sat on the grass, they saw a big dog walking towards them. Lily was scared and started to tremble. + +Her mom noticed and said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. The dog is friendly." The dog came closer and Lily saw that it had a collar with a name tag. "His name is Max," said her mom. "He's an impressive dog, isn't he?" + +Lily slowly stopped trembling and reached out to pet Max. Max licked her hand and wagged his tail. "He's a nice dog," said Lily. "Can we bring him home for lunch?" Her mom laughed and said, "I don't think his owner would like that, but we can come back and visit him another day." + +Lily smiled and finished her sandwich, feeling happy and brave. She couldn't wait to come back and see Max again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to send a letter to her grandma who lived far away. She asked her mom for an envelope to put the letter in. + +Mom said, "Sure, Lily. I have an envelope right here." + +Lily took the envelope and wrote a letter to her grandma. She wrote, "Dear Grandma, I miss you. I want to see you soon." + +After Lily finished writing the letter, she put it in the envelope and gave it to her mom. Mom said, "I'll mail it for you." + +Lily felt fierce excitement waiting for her grandma's reply. She couldn't wait to hear back from her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy some yummy peaches. Lily loved peaches because they were sweet and juicy. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a big basket of peaches. She picked one up and smelled it. It smelled so good! She couldn't wait to eat it. + +After they paid for the peaches, Lily and her mommy went home. Lily took a big bite of the peach and it was so yummy! She ate the whole thing and asked her mommy if they could go back to the store to get more peaches. Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, we can go back to the store anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to imagine things and play with her toy cars. One day, she was playing with her ordinary toy car when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time for dinner." + +Lily replied, "Okay, Mommy. Can I bring my car to the table?" + +"No, sweetie. Cars don't belong at the dinner table," her mom said. + +Lily imagined her car driving on the mashed potatoes and giggled. But then, she accidentally knocked over her glass of water and it spilled all over her toy car. Lily was sad, but her mom said they could try to fix it. + +They tried to dry the car, but it wouldn't work. Lily's car was ruined, and she cried. "It's just an ordinary car," her mom said, trying to comfort her. + +But to Lily, it was special, and she was heartbroken. She learned that even ordinary things can hold a lot of importance to someone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to collect pretty rocks and put them in her pocket. One day, she saw a shiny watch on the ground. It belonged to a naughty boy who didn't take care of his things. Lily picked it up and gave it to her mommy. Her mommy was happy and said, "You are a good girl for returning the watch." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to collect shiny things. One day, she found a shiny coin on the sidewalk. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +When she got home, she showed her mom the shiny coin. Her mom told her that it was a special coin called a "mint" and that it was very valuable. Lily was happy and proud of her new treasure. + +The next day, Lily went to the park with her friends. She saw a little boy crying because he lost his toy car. Lily felt sorry for him and decided to help. She examined the park carefully and found the toy car in the grass. She gave it back to the little boy and he stopped crying. + +Lily learned that it's important to help others and that being kind is more valuable than any shiny treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite doll was named Olive. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to send Olive to her cousin who lived far away. + +Lily thought about it and said, "I don't want Olive to leave me. She makes me feel comfortable." + +Her mom said, "I understand how you feel, but your cousin would love to play with Olive too. And we can send her back to you whenever you want." + +Lily thought about it some more and finally said, "Okay, let's send Olive to my cousin. But make sure she comes back to me soon!" + +So, Lily's mom packed Olive in a box and sent her to Lily's cousin. A few days later, Olive came back to Lily and she was so happy to have her back. She hugged Olive and said, "I missed you so much! I'm so glad you're back and I feel comfortable again." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sing songs all day long. One day, he was singing in the rain and got very wet. + +His mommy saw him and said, "Timmy, you're all wet! Let's go inside and dry off." + +Timmy replied, "But mommy, I want to keep singing my song!" + +His mommy thought for a moment and then said, "How about we put your wet clothes in a sack and hang them up to dry? Then you can sing your song inside where it's warm and dry." + +Timmy smiled and said, "Okay mommy, let's do that!" And so, they put his wet clothes in a sack and hung them up to dry. Timmy continued to sing his song happily inside, warm and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten. She was very small and had soft fur. She was an ordinary kitten, nothing special about her. One day, she wanted to climb up a big tree. She tried and tried, but she couldn't do it. Then, her mommy came and encouraged her. "You can do it, little one!" she meowed. The kitten tried again and this time, she made it to the top! She was so happy and proud. From then on, she knew that with a little encouragement, she could do anything she wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cookies and always asked her mom to make them for her. One day, Lily's mom baked a big batch of cookies and gave one to Lily. Lily was so excited to taste it! + +"Mmm, this cookie is so yummy!" said Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Remember, Lily, we should always say thank you when someone does something nice for us." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Thank you, Mommy! This cookie is the best!" From that day on, Lily always remembered to say thank you and appreciated every cookie her mom made for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oranges. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some oranges. They found a big pile of oranges and picked out some nice ones. + +As they were leaving the store, Lily noticed something strange. She saw a bird sitting on a tree, but it wasn't moving. She asked her mommy, "Why is that bird not moving?" Her mommy replied, "Maybe it's just resting." + +Lily observed the bird for a while and then went back to eating her orange. She thought it was normal for birds to rest sometimes. From that day on, Lily always kept an eye out for birds and observed them closely. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a pet parrot named Polly. Polly was a pretty bird with colorful feathers. Timmy loved to play with Polly and teach her new words. + +One day, Timmy saw a poor man sitting on the street. The man looked sad and hungry. Timmy asked his mom why the man looked that way. His mom explained that some people don't have enough money to buy food or a home. + +Timmy didn't like that the man was so sad. He wanted to help him. So, he and his mom discussed ways they could help the poor man. They decided to give him some food and a little bit of money. Polly even flew over to the man and said, "hello" to make him smile. The man was so grateful for their kindness. Timmy felt happy that he could make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on the beach with her dad. One day, they saw a jellyfish on the sand. + +"Daddy, what is that?" asked Lily. + +"That's a jellyfish," replied her dad. "But be careful, they can sting you." + +Lily's dad decided to test if the jellyfish was still alive by gently poking it with a stick. The jellyfish didn't move, so they knew it was no longer alive. + +"It's bald," said Lily, pointing at the jellyfish's smooth, hairless body. + +"Yes, it doesn't have any hair or fur," agreed her dad. + +Lily and her dad continued to play on the beach, but made sure to watch out for any more jellyfish. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends and look up at the moon at night. He thought the moon was perfect because it was round and bright. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing in the park when they saw a big, scary dog. They ran away, but Timmy tripped and hurt his leg. His friends tried to help him, but they didn't know what to do. + +Timmy realized he couldn't walk and started to cry. Suddenly, the moon came out from behind a cloud and shone down on him. Timmy's mommy came running to help him, but it was too late. Timmy had broken his leg and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy was sad that he couldn't play with his friends anymore, but he was happy that the moon was there to watch over him. He knew he would get better soon and be able to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had an itch on his arm and it made him feel uncomfortable. He went to his mom and said, "Mom, my arm has an itch. Can you help me scratch it?" + +His mom said, "Sure, Tim. Let me help you." She scratched his arm and Tim felt better. + +Tim's dad came home from work and asked Tim, "What did you do today?" + +Tim said, "I played with my toys and I saw a wedding on TV. The man and woman got married and they looked very happy." + +His dad smiled and said, "When you grow up, you can marry someone too. But for now, let's eat dinner. I'm eager to try the new recipe I made." +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Bubbles. Bubbles loved to eat vegetables, especially carrots. One day, Bubbles got sick and he couldn't eat his vegetables anymore. His mommy took him to the doctor, who gave him some medicine to heal him. + +After a few days, Bubbles started feeling better and he was able to eat his vegetables again. His mommy made him a nice salad with lots of carrots and Bubbles was very happy. He ate all his vegetables and felt strong and healthy once again. + +From that day on, Bubbles made sure to eat his vegetables every day so he could stay healthy and strong. And whenever he saw his mommy, he would give her a nice hug to thank her for taking care of him when he was sick. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant who loved to play with his friends. One day, he found a big trunk and decided to keep it. He was so happy with his new toy. + +But soon, his friends wanted to play with it too. The little elephant didn't want to share and got frustrated. He didn't know what to do. + +Then, his wise mother came and told him that it's always better to share and be kind. The little elephant understood and surrendered the trunk to his friends. From that day on, they all played together happily. The little elephant learned that sharing is important and makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and see all the stars in the universe. One night, she saw a rare shooting star and made a wish. She wished for a puppy to play with. + +The next day, her parents allowed her to go to the pet store to pick out a puppy. She found the perfect one and named him Star, after the shooting star she saw the night before. Lily and Star became the best of friends and played together every day. + +Lily was so happy that her wish came true and she thanked the universe for sending her the perfect puppy. She knew that Star was a rare and special friend that she would always cherish. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to make your bed." But Timmy didn't want to make his bed. He said, "Mommy, can you help me solve the problem of making my bed?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, Timmy. Let's work together to solve the problem." So Timmy and his mommy started to make the bed. Timmy said, "Mommy, this is not the original way I make my bed." But mommy said, "That's okay, Timmy. We can make it look nice and neat in a new way." + +After they finished making the bed, Timmy said, "Mommy, thank you for helping me solve the problem. Now my bed looks nice and neat." And mommy said, "You're welcome, Timmy. It's always good to work together and solve problems." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she found a big log in the woods. She thought it was very creative to use the log as a bench to sit on. + +But then, something strange happened. Lily's favorite toy, a teddy bear, vanished! She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She started to get upset and cry. + +Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She remembered that the log had a hollow space inside. She looked inside and there was her teddy bear! She was so happy to have found it. From then on, she always checked inside the log whenever something vanished. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. Lily loved to play on the swings and slide. But today, the park was different. Snow covered everything and the ground was cold. + +Lily's mom reminded her to wear her white coat so she wouldn't get cold. Lily put on her coat and they went to play. As they played, Lily's mom saw a big snowball on the ground. She asked Lily, "Do you want to make a snowman?" + +Lily was excited and said, "Yes!" They rolled the snowball and made a big snowman with a white hat and a carrot nose. When they were done, Lily's mom reminded her to put on her gloves so her hands wouldn't get cold. + +Lily put on her gloves and they went home. As they walked, Lily looked back at the snowman and smiled. She knew she would always remember that fun day in the cold snow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, guess what? Today is your lucky day! You are three years old now!" + +Lily didn't understand what that meant, so she asked, "Mommy, what is a year?" + +"A year is how long it takes for the Earth to go around the sun one time," her mommy explained. + +Lily was still confused, so her mommy showed her three fingers and said, "See these three fingers? That's how many years old you are now. And that's a lucky number!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yay! I'm lucky!" and went back to playing with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily. She lived in a big city where there were lots of buildings and cars. Her family was not rich, but they had a cozy home and food to eat. + +One day, Lily saw a little bird with a broken wing. She cared for the bird and took it home. She made a cozy bed for the bird and gave it some seeds to eat. She loved the bird and took care of it until it was strong enough to fly away. + +After that, Lily felt very happy. She realized that even though her family was not rich, they had enough to share and help others. She knew that caring for others and being kind was more important than having lots of money. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy helicopter. One day, Timmy's helicopter got stuck in a tree. He tried to get it down but he couldn't reach it. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and asked, "Do you need help, Timmy?" + +"Yes, please," Timmy replied. + +His mom called a bright red helicopter to come and help. The helicopter flew over and used its strong blades to get Timmy's toy down from the tree. Timmy was so happy and thanked the helicopter for helping him. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to be careful when playing with his toy helicopter. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pen. He drew pictures of animals and cars and trees. One day, Timmy's pen disappeared! He looked all around but could not find it. + +Suddenly, his pen appeared in his little sister's hand! She had taken it without asking. Timmy was very happy to have his pen back. He ran around in circles, feeling dizzy with excitement. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his pen safe and sound, so it wouldn't disappear again. And whenever he wanted to draw, he knew just where to find it. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to drive on the road. One day, Red was driving on a hard road when something strange appeared. It was a big rainbow! Red had never seen a rainbow before. Red thought it was very pretty. + +Red wanted to get closer to the rainbow, so Red drove faster. But the rainbow kept appearing further away. Red didn't understand why. Then, Red remembered that rainbows are just light and colors, and they don't really exist in one place. So Red slowed down and enjoyed the rainbow from afar. + +From that day on, Red always remembered that sometimes things might appear far away, but that's okay. It's important to enjoy the journey on the hard road and appreciate the beautiful things that appear along the way. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. The bird wanted to fly high in the sky. So, the bird flapped its wings and flew up, up, up! The bird saw a pretty picture in the clouds. It was a picture of a big, yellow sun. The bird felt happy when it saw the picture. + +But then, the bird started to feel uncomfortable. Its wings were tired, and it wanted to rest. So, the bird flew down to a tree and sat on a branch. The bird looked at the picture in the clouds again and felt better. It was a good day for flying and looking at pictures! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy went to the beach with his family. He saw the sea and it was big and blue. Timmy loved the sea because he could splash and play in the water. + +After they played in the water, Timmy's family went back to their car. Timmy's mom asked him to help unpack the things they brought to the beach. Timmy was happy to help. He unpacked the towels, sunscreen, and snacks from the bag. + +As Timmy was unpacking, he found a weird seashell. It was purple and had spikes on it. Timmy thought it was strange but he liked it. He showed it to his mom and dad and they thought it was weird too. Timmy put the seashell in his pocket and they all went home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside on her slide. One day, it rained and the slide got wet. Lily was frustrated because she couldn't slide down it anymore. + +Her mom came outside and saw that Lily was sad. "What's wrong, sweetie?" her mom asked. Lily said, "My slide is wet and I can't slide down it." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can dry it off with a towel." They got a big towel and dried off the slide. Lily was so happy and slid down the slide over and over again. + +From that day on, whenever it rained, Lily knew that her mom would help her dry off the slide so she could keep playing. And she was never frustrated again! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, even when it was icy outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to gather some glass jars from the backyard. + +Timmy went outside and started to gather the glass jars. As he was picking them up, he accidentally dropped one and it shattered into tiny pieces. Timmy didn't want his mom to be mad, so he tried to hide the broken glass. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister went outside to play. She didn't see the broken glass and stepped on it, hurting her foot. Timmy felt very bad and wished he had told his mom about the broken glass. From that day on, Timmy learned to always be honest and tell the truth. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her favorite show on the screen every day. The screen was big and shiny, and it made everything look so real. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to visit her grandpa's farm. Lily was excited because she had never been there before. + +When they arrived, Lily saw a big, rich field with lots of fruits and vegetables. She wanted to take some home, but her mom said they had to ask grandpa first. Grandpa said they could take some if they helped him pick them. So, Lily and her mom picked lots of yummy fruits and vegetables and took them home. + +When they got home, Lily's mom made a delicious salad with all the fruits and vegetables they had picked. Lily loved it and said, "I'm so happy we took them from grandpa's farm!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it was worth the trip." +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a big farm. He had lots of animals like cows, chickens, and pigs. The farmer was always honest and kind to his animals. He fed them every day and took good care of them. + +One day, the farmer had to bury a seed in the ground. He dug a small hole and put the seed inside. He covered it with dirt and watered it. The farmer knew that soon a big plant would grow from the seed and he would have more food for his animals. + +The farmer continued to work hard on his farm every day. He always made sure to be honest and kind to his animals. And soon enough, the plant grew big and strong, and the farmer had plenty of food to feed his animals. They were all happy and healthy thanks to the farmer's hard work and honesty. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing basketball with his friends. He had a yellow basketball that he always brought with him to the park. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing basketball when they observed a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking loudly and scaring everyone. Timmy's friends ran away, but Timmy was brave and tried to calm the dog down. However, the dog became angry and bit Timmy on his leg. + +Timmy cried out in pain and his mom rushed him to the hospital. The doctor said that Timmy needed a lot of medicine and rest to get better. Timmy was sad that he couldn't play basketball anymore, but he knew that he had to take care of himself. From that day on, Timmy always observed his surroundings and made sure that he was safe before playing basketball again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the rain. One day, she saw a big pot in her backyard. She wondered what was inside. + +Lily decided to investigate. She lifted the lid of the pot and saw a big, rare fish swimming inside. She was so excited! She wanted to touch the fish and see it up close. + +But as she reached in to touch the fish, it suddenly splashed water all over her. Lily laughed and splashed back, having so much fun. From that day on, Lily would visit the pot every time it rained, just to play with her new fish friend. +Once upon a time, there was a smart dog named Max. Max was very intelligent and could do many tricks. One day, Max's owner asked him to deliver a letter to their neighbor. Max ran to the neighbor's house and put the letter in their mailbox. + +After Max delivered the letter, he saw a lock on the neighbor's gate. Max tried to open the lock with his paw, but it was too hard. Max barked for help and the neighbor came to unlock the gate. The neighbor was happy to see Max and gave him a treat for being such a good dog. + +From that day forward, Max would often deliver letters for his owner and visit the neighbor. Max loved to play with the neighbor's children and they loved to play with him too. Max was a very happy dog and loved to help those around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Mia's mom wanted to make the perfect soup for dinner. They had all the things they needed: a big pot, some water, and lots of yummy food to put in the soup. + +Mia wanted to help, but she was too small to reach the pot on the stove. She tried to stand on her toes, but it was no good. Mia started to struggle. She wanted to help her mom make the perfect soup so much. Mia's mom saw her struggle and had an idea. + +Mia's mom got a little stool for Mia to stand on. Now Mia could reach the pot on the stove. Together, they made the perfect soup. Mia was so happy that she could help her mom. They shared the yummy soup with their family, and everyone loved it. +One day, a little boy went for a walk. He wanted to see new things. While walking, he saw a big, dirty elephant. The elephant was gray and had mud all over it. The boy was very happy to meet the elephant. + +"Hi, elephant!" said the boy. "Why are you so dirty?" + +The elephant said, "I was playing in the mud. It is fun and keeps me cool." + +The boy thought it would be fun to play in the mud too. So, he asked the elephant if he could join. The elephant was happy to have a new friend to play with. They both played in the mud and had a great time. The boy and the elephant became very good friends. +One day, a little frog named Tim hopped to a cold pond. He saw his friend, a duck named Sam. Sam was swimming in the water. Tim wanted to play with Sam, so he jumped into the pond too. + +"Hi, Sam!" said Tim. "Do you want to play with me?" Sam smiled and said, "Yes, Tim! Let's play a game." They decided to play a game of poke. They took turns poking each other with their noses. + +As they played, they laughed and splashed in the cold pond. They had so much fun poking each other. After a while, they got tired and sat on a big rock near the pond. + +"That was a fun game!" said Tim. Sam agreed, "Yes, it was! Let's play again soon." They promised to play again and said goodbye. Tim hopped away, and Sam swam off. They both had a great day at the cold pond. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play with her toys and have fun. One day, she went to her room to find her favorite toy, a small red ball. + +As she looked around her room, she saw a shelf high up on the wall. Lucy thought, "Maybe my ball is up there!" She got a chair and stood on it, reaching up to the shelf. To her surprise, she discovered something incredible. + +On the shelf, there was a big, shiny box. Inside the box, there were many new toys for her to play with. Lucy was so happy to find the incredible box on the shelf. She played with her new toys all day long and had a lot of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a soft bunny named Bobo. He lived in a small house in the woods. One day, he found a mixer in his kitchen. + +Bobo had a question. "What can I do with this mixer?" he thought. He decided to make a cake. He put flour, sugar, and eggs in a bowl. Then, he used the mixer to mix them all together. + +When the cake was ready, Bobo shared it with his friends. They all loved the soft cake. They asked Bobo to make more cakes with the mixer. And they all lived happily ever after. +One sunny day, Tom found an empty box. He wanted to become a kite maker. So, he took the box and went outside to play with his best friend, Sam. + +Tom said, "Sam, let's make a kite from this empty box and fly it in the sky!" Sam was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They worked together and made a beautiful kite. The kite went up, up, up in the sky. Tom and Sam laughed and played until the sun went down. They were very happy with their kite. +Once upon a time, there was a fat dog named Buddy. Buddy lived in a small house with a big yard. He loved to play and run around in the yard. + +One day, Buddy saw a cat outside the yard. He wanted to play with the cat. But, the gate was locked. Buddy was sad because he could not go out to play with the cat. + +Buddy's friend, a little girl named Lily, saw him being sad. She knew what to do. Lily found a key to unlock the gate. Buddy was so happy. He ran outside and played with the cat. They had a lot of fun together. And, they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a modern house, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to zoom around on her toy car. One day, her mom told her to eat her food before going out to play. But Lily did not listen and went out to play without eating her food. + +While Lily was zooming around outside, she saw a big hill. She thought it would be fun to zoom down it very fast. But as she started to go down, she felt weak and tired. She remembered that she did not eat her food. + +Lily went back home and told her mom what happened. Her mom gave her some food and said, "Always eat your food before you play, so you have the energy to have fun." Lily learned her lesson and always ate her food before playing, so she could zoom around all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She was playing in her house with her toys. She was very happy. Amy's mom was in the kitchen near the stove, making food for lunch. Amy wanted to help her mom, but she was too little. + +Amy saw a paper on the table. She wanted to play with it. So, she started to tear the paper into small pieces. She was having fun. But, the paper was very important. It was a letter from Amy's grandma. Her mom did not know that Amy was tearing the paper. + +When Amy's mom saw the torn paper, she became very angry. She told Amy that she was not a good girl for tearing the important letter. Amy felt very sad. She wanted to say sorry to her mom and grandma, but it was too late. The letter was already torn and could not be fixed. Amy learned that she should not touch things that she does not know about. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, red ball. He liked to play with the ball. The ball was deaf and could not hear Tim. At night, Tim would take the ball outside and play with it under the stars. + +One night, Tim saw a big rope. He wanted to pull the rope. He pulled and pulled, but the rope did not move. Tim felt sad. He went to his deaf ball and told it about the rope. The ball wanted to help Tim. + +Together, Tim and the deaf ball went to the rope. They both pulled and pulled. The rope started to move! They were so happy. Tim and the deaf ball played with the rope all night. They had lots of fun under the stars. +Once upon a time, there was a band. The band had four friends who liked to make music. They had a big drum, a small guitar, a shiny horn, and a loud bell. They played together and made happy sounds. + +One day, they saw a big rock. The rock was far away, but they wanted to play music on the rock. So, they walked and walked until they reached the distant rock. They climbed up and sat on the rock. + +They played their music on the rock. The drum went boom, the guitar went strum, the horn went toot, and the bell went ding. The rock liked the music and started to dance. The band played all day and had lots of fun. They made the rock and everyone around them happy with their music. +Once, there was a little toy car that had a battery inside. The toy car loved to go fast and make the kids happy. But one day, the toy car did not go fast anymore. It felt guilty because it could not make the kids happy. + +The toy car did not know what was wrong. It tried to go fast, but it just could not. The toy car felt very sad. The kids were sad, too. They wanted their toy car to go fast and play with them again. + +Then, a big toy truck came to help. The toy truck knew what was wrong. It told the toy car, "You need a new battery." The kids put a new battery inside the toy car. Now, the toy car could go fast again. The toy car felt happy, and the kids were happy, too. They played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a witch who lived in an icy, cold house. The witch had a big key that she used to lock her door. She locked her door every day to keep her things safe. One day, a little girl named Amy walked by the witch's house. + +Amy saw the witch and said, "Hi, witch! Why do you lock your door every day?" The witch smiled and said, "I lock my door to keep my special treasure safe. It is very important to me." + +Later, Amy saw a big bear trying to get into the witch's house. The bear wanted to take the witch's special treasure. But the door was locked, so the bear could not get in. Amy ran to the witch and told her about the bear. + +The witch said, "Thank you, Amy, for telling me about the bear. Because I locked my door, my special treasure is safe." The witch and Amy became good friends and played together every day. And the witch always remembered to lock her door to keep her treasure safe. +One day, a smart cat named Tom saw a big flood outside. The rain came down hard, and water was everywhere. Tom wanted to go out and play, but he knew he had to be careful. + +Tom put on his boots and ran outside. He saw a big puddle and decided to jump in it. "Splash!" went the water as he jumped. Tom laughed and had so much fun playing in the puddle. + +After playing for a while, Tom got tired. He went back inside to his warm home. Tom was happy he got to play in the flood and make a big splash. Now, he could take a nap and dream about his fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The blue bird lived in a big tree. The blue bird had many friends. They all played together and were very happy. + +One day, a big war started. Many birds had to fight in the war. The blue bird did not want to fight, but it had to. The blue bird was scared. + +The blue bird fought in the war. It tried to be brave. But the war was very bad. Many birds were hurt. The blue bird did not come home. The friends were sad. They missed the blue bird. The end. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a small cave. A smart bunny lived in the cave. The bunny had many friends who liked to play with him. They played games and had so much fun together. + +One day, the smart bunny hurt his leg while playing. He went back to his cave and waited for his leg to heal. His friends missed him and wanted to help him feel better. + +The smart bunny's friends came to visit him in the cave. They brought him food and kept him company. Soon, the bunny's leg healed, and he could play with his friends again. They were all very happy to be together once more. +One day, a little girl named Lucy and her mom were talking about their holiday plans. Lucy wanted to go to the beach, but her mom wanted to go to the mountains. They both insisted on their ideas. + +"Mom, I insist we go to the beach!" said Lucy. "I love to play in the sand and swim in the sea." + +"But Lucy, the mountains are so pretty and we can see animals like deer and birds!" her mom replied. + +Finally, they agreed to go to both places. First, they went to the beach. Lucy had so much fun playing in the sand and splashing in the water. Her mom was happy too, even if she still wanted to go to the mountains. + +Next, they went to the mountains. Lucy saw a dead tree on their walk. "Mom, why is the tree dead?" she asked. + +"Sometimes trees get sick or too old, and they die, just like people," her mom explained. + +Lucy felt sad for the tree, but she enjoyed the rest of the holiday in the mountains. They saw deer and birds, just like her mom said. In the end, both Lucy and her mom had a great holiday and were glad they went to both places. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot liked to run and play in his yard. One day, Spot saw a ball on the other side of the fence. The fence was very sharp. + +Spot wanted the ball very much. He tried to jump over the fence, but he could not jump high enough. Then, Spot tried to dig under the fence, but the ground was too hard. Spot was sad. + +A big bird saw Spot and wanted to help. The bird picked up the ball with its beak and dropped it in Spot's yard. Spot was grateful to the bird. But when Spot tried to play with the ball, it popped. Spot was sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Finny. Finny lived in a big tank with many other fish. Finny was an adorable fish with bright colors. + +One day, it started to rain outside. The rain made the tank very cold. All the fish were shivering. They did not know what to do. Finny had an idea. He looked around and saw a big leaf. Finny asked his friends to help him get the leaf. + +Together, they pushed the leaf to the top of the tank. They used the leaf to cover the tank. The leaf kept the rain out and made the tank warm again. All the fish were happy and thanked Finny for his help. + +The moral of the story is that working together can help solve problems. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly farmer named Tom. Tom had a big farm with many animals and plants. One day, Tom found a big melon in his garden. He was very happy. + +Tom thought, "I will show my friends the big melon!" So, he picked up the melon and went to his friend's house. On the way, he met a little boy with a toy gun. The boy said, "Hi, Tom! Can I shoot my toy gun at the melon? It will be fun!" + +Tom said, "Okay, let's do it!" The boy shot his toy gun at the melon, and they both laughed. It was very fun. Tom and the boy took the melon to show their friends, and they all had a jolly time together. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a girl named Amy. She had a modern toy, a small robot. The robot could dance, sing, and play with her. Amy loved her robot so much. + +One day, Amy found a thread on the floor. She had an idea. She tied the thread to her robot and made a leash. Now, Amy could take her robot for walks outside. They walked and played in the sun. They had so much fun together. + +At night, when it was time for bed, Amy would kiss her robot goodnight. She would tuck it in next to her and they would sleep together. They were the best of friends and were always happy. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a big hope. He wanted to find a dependable friend. He went to the park to look for one. + +At the park, he saw a small dog. The dog looked sad. Tim walked up to the dog and said, "Hi, I hope we can be friends. I will be dependable and take care of you." The dog wagged its tail and barked happily. They played all day long. + +Later, Tim's mom came to the park. She got a big shock when she saw the dog. "Tim, this is our neighbor's lost dog! They were looking for him all day!" Tim felt happy that he found a friend and helped the dog. The neighbor was very thankful and said, "Thank you, Tim! You are a dependable friend!" +Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, there was a little, furry rabbit. The rabbit was very happy because the sun was shining and the snow was melting. The rabbit felt an urge to find his friend, the big, brown bear. + +The rabbit hopped and hopped until he found the bear's cave. He called out, "Bear, come out and play! The snow is melting, and it's a beautiful day!" The bear slowly came out of his cave and smiled at his friend. + +The two friends played all day long. They knew the snow would be gone soon, and they were so happy to play together. At the end of the day, they were both tired but very happy. The rabbit said, "I'm so glad we got to play today, Bear. Let's do it again soon!" The bear agreed, and they both went home to rest, looking forward to the next sunny day. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly loved to twist and dance all day long. One day, she went for a walk and found a bitter lemon on the ground. She picked it up and decided to take it home. + +On her way home, Lilly met a boy named Tom. Tom saw the lemon and said, "That's a bitter lemon. Can I have it, please?" Lilly thought for a moment and decided to give him the lemon. She said, "Here you go, Tom. You can have it." Tom thanked Lilly and they both continued on their way. + +As Lilly walked, she came to a pass. She saw her friend, Sue, on the other side. Lilly twisted and danced her way across the pass to meet Sue. Together, they played and twisted all day long, having lots of fun. And Lilly learned that sharing and being kind to others made her feel happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a popular toy named Mr. Ball. Mr. Ball was very happy because all the kids loved to play with him. He had a nice texture that felt good to touch. One day, Mr. Ball met a new friend, Little Timmy. + +"Hi, Mr. Ball!" said Little Timmy. "You are so popular! I want to play with you too!" Mr. Ball was happy to have another friend. But Little Timmy did not know how to play nice. He threw Mr. Ball very hard and let him fall on the ground. + +Soon, Mr. Ball started to spoil. His nice texture was not nice anymore. The kids did not want to play with him. Mr. Ball was sad. Little Timmy was sad too. He learned that he should play nice with his toys, so they do not spoil and can stay popular. +One day, a little girl named Mia went for a walk. She saw a weird bug. The bug was big and green. Mia thought it was cool. She wanted to show her mom the bug. + +Mia asked the bug, "Can I take you to my mom?" The bug said, "Yes, but first, you must find my jewel." Mia looked around and saw a shiny jewel under a tree. She picked it up and gave it to the bug. + +The bug was happy. Mia took the bug to her mom. Her mom thought the bug was weird too. They all laughed and had fun. The bug became their friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. He liked to play near the water. One day, Tom saw a frog by the water. The frog was very careful not to fall in. + +"Hello, frog," said Tom. "What is your name?" + +"Hi, Tom. My name is Fred," said the frog. "I am careful near the water because I can't swim." + +Tom wanted to help Fred. He found a big stick and put it in the water. Fred jumped on the stick and Tom helped him get to the other side. + +"Thank you, Tom," said Fred. "You are a good friend." + +From that day on, Tom and Fred played together by the water, always being careful and having fun. +Once upon a time, in a modern house, there lived a boy named Tim. Tim had a big shadow friend. His shadow friend was always with him. They played and laughed together. + +One sunny day, Tim and his shadow friend went to the park. They saw a big tree. "Let's climb the tree," said the shadow friend. Tim was scared, but he trusted his shadow friend. So, they started to climb the tree. + +As they climbed higher, Tim's shadow friend got smaller. Tim was scared and alone. He called out, "Help me, shadow friend!" But the shadow friend was too small to help. Tim fell from the tree and got hurt. He learned not to trust his shadow friend too much. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a big leg. He was very proud of his big leg. He liked to show it off to all his friends. One day, Spot saw a small cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared. + +Spot wanted to help the cat. He thought his big leg could help. He tried to use his leg to reach the cat, but he could not. Spot felt sad. He did not know what to do. He gave a little shrug. + +Then, a tiny ant walked by. The ant saw Spot and the cat. The ant wanted to help too. The ant climbed the tree and helped the cat come down. Spot, the cat, and the ant became friends. They learned that no matter how small, everyone can help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a happy boy who liked to play with his toys and eat lunch with his friends. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his ball. + +At the park, Tim saw a little girl who was sad. Her name was Sue. Sue was sorry because she lost her lunch box. Tim wanted to help Sue find her lunch box, so they looked and looked all around the park. + +After some time, they found the lunch box under a big tree. Sue was so happy and said "thank you" to Tim. They sat down and ate their lunch together. From that day on, Tim and Sue became best friends and always played together at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was a healthy boy who loved to play outside. One day, he found a ticket on the ground. The ticket was for a fun park. + +Tim went to the fun park with the ticket. At the park, he saw a big water gun that could spray water. He picked it up and started to spray his friends. They all laughed and played together. Then, Tim saw a big tall man. The man said, "Hey, don't spray me!" + +But Tim did not listen. He sprayed the big tall man with water. The man got very angry. He took the water gun away from Tim and told him to leave the park. Tim was sad and went home. He learned that he should always listen to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a toy phone that she loved to play with. She would use her phone to talk to her friends and her family. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her friend Timmy. She thought about how to ask him to play. Lily decided to use her toy phone to call him. She picked up the phone and said, "Hi Timmy! Do you want to play with me today?" + +Timmy heard Lily and said, "Yes, I want to play with you!" Lily was very happy. They played together all day and had a lot of fun. And from that day on, Lily and Timmy always used the little toy phone to talk and play together. +Once upon a time, in a little pond, there lived a fish named Swimmy. Swimmy loved to swim all day long. One day, Swimmy met a new friend, a frog named Page. Page liked to jump and play near the pond. + +One day, Swimmy and Page decided to have a race. Swimmy would swim in the water, and Page would jump on the land. They wanted to see who was faster. "Ready, set, go!" said Swimmy, and they started their race. + +As they raced, a big, angry bird saw them. The bird wanted to catch Swimmy and Page. Swimmy and Page were scared, but they knew they had to be brave. "We must work together!" said Page. So, Swimmy swam fast, and Page jumped high. + +Together, they were able to escape from the angry bird. Swimmy and Page were very happy. They knew that they were safe because they worked together. From that day on, Swimmy and Page became best friends, and they played together every day. +One day, a little otter was very enthusiastic. He wanted to see something new. So, he went on a big adventure. + +As the otter swam, he saw a big fish. The fish said, "Hello, otter! Where are you going?" The otter said, "I want to see new things!" The fish smiled and swam away. + +The otter kept swimming and saw a big boat. He climbed on the boat and saw many people. They were happy to see the otter. The otter was happy too. He had a fun day seeing new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy motorcycle. He loved his motorcycle very much. He played with it all day. One day, Tim's mom told him not to pinch his baby sister. Tim said, "Okay, mom." + +The next day, Tim and his baby sister were playing. Tim was riding his motorcycle and his sister was watching. Tim thought about what his mom said. He did not want to pinch his baby sister. He wanted to be a good big brother. + +But then, Tim's baby sister grabbed his motorcycle. She was so happy and laughed. Tim was serious. He wanted his motorcycle back. But he remembered what his mom said. So, Tim asked his sister nicely for his motorcycle. His sister gave it back with a smile. Tim was happy, and he knew he was being a good big brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little library. In this library, there were many books. The books were for kids to read and enjoy. The library was a fun place to be. + +One day, a stubborn little boy named Tim came to the library. Tim liked to twist things. He twisted his toys, his clothes, and even his food. Tim was very good at twisting things. + +In the library, Tim saw a big book. He wanted to twist it, but the librarian said, "No, Tim, don't twist the book. Books are for reading." Tim was stubborn, but he listened to the librarian. Instead of twisting the book, Tim sat down and read it. He learned that reading was more fun than twisting things. From that day on, Tim loved to go to the library and read books. +Once upon a time, in a big park, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day under a big tree. One sunny day, as Tom was napping, he heard a loud noise. He opened his eyes and saw a little girl named Lily. + +Lily was playing near the slide. She was trying to catch a butterfly with a net. Tom watched her and thought it looked like fun. So, he got up and walked over to Lily. "Can I play too?" Tom asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can help me catch the butterfly!" They played together, running and laughing. Lily slid down the slide with her net, and Tom chased after her. At last, they caught the butterfly. They let it go and watched it fly away. From that day on, Tom and Lily became the best of friends, playing together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a gray fox. The gray fox lived in the woods. The gray fox liked to store food in his home. + +One day, the gray fox went to find food. He found some red apples in a tree. He picked the red apples and put them in a big bag. The gray fox was very happy. + +The gray fox took the big bag of red apples back to his home. He stored the red apples in his home. Now the gray fox had lots of food for the winter. The gray fox was very happy and safe in his home with his red apples. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big tree and sat under it. Tim was hungry, so his mom gave him a sandwich to eat. Tim took a big bite and smiled. + +"Yummy!" said Tim. "I like this sandwich, Mom." His mom smiled and gave him some juice to drink. Tim drank the juice and felt happy. They both felt safe under the big tree. + +After they finished eating, Tim and his mom played on the swings and slides. They had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Tim hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for the sandwich and juice, Mom." His mom hugged him back and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm glad you had fun today." +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys, but she would often trip and fall. One day, Lily saw a small cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and started to tremble. + +Lily wanted to help the cat, so she climbed the tree. She reached the cat and said, "Don't worry, cat. I will help you." The cat looked at Lily and stopped trembling. + +Lily held the cat tight and climbed down the tree. She was careful not to be clumsy this time. When they got to the ground, the cat was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily!" Lily smiled and knew she had made a new friend. +One day, a big ostrich went for a walk. The ostrich saw a loud truck coming down the road. The truck was very big and noisy. The ostrich did not like the loud noise. + +The ostrich wanted to prevent the loud truck from coming near its home. So, the ostrich thought of a plan. It decided to put big rocks on the road to stop the truck. + +The ostrich worked hard and put many rocks on the road. When the loud truck came, it could not go any further. The truck had to turn around and go away. The ostrich was happy that it stopped the loud truck and kept its home quiet. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a big, thick melon on the ground. Tim wanted to take the melon home. He tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. So, he decided to push it. + +Tim started to push the melon. It was hard work, but he was having fun. A girl named Sue saw Tim and asked, "What are you doing?" Tim said, "I'm pushing this melon home." Sue wanted to help, so they both pushed the melon together. + +As they pushed the melon, a big dog came to the park. The dog saw the melon and wanted it too. The dog barked and tried to take the melon from Tim and Sue. They were scared, but they didn't want to lose the melon. + +Tim had an idea. He found a stick and threw it far away. The dog saw the stick and ran after it. Tim and Sue quickly pushed the melon out of the park and all the way home. + +In the end, Tim and Sue became good friends. They shared the thick melon and had a great time. They were happy that they worked together to solve their problem. +Once upon a time, there was a tall girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that she liked a lot. One day, she went to the park to play. + +At the park, she saw her friend, Tim. Tim said, "Wow, Lily! I admire your pretty dress!" Lily was happy and thanked him. They played together and had a lot of fun. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain made Lily's dress wet and dirty. Lily was sad because her pretty dress was ruined. She went home and cried. The end. +One day, a polite pilot named Tom went to fly his big plane. He loved to fly high in the sky and see all the pretty clouds. He was very good at his job and always said "please" and "thank you" to everyone. + +As he was flying, he saw a little bird outside his window. The bird said, "Hello, Mr. Pilot! Can you please help me find my mom?" Tom wanted to help the little bird, so he let the bird come inside the plane. + +They looked and looked for the bird's mom, but they could not find her. The bird started to scream and cry because it was very sad. Tom tried to make the bird feel better, but nothing worked. The bird kept screaming and crying. + +Finally, the bird's loud screams made Tom lose control of the plane. The plane fell from the sky and crashed into the ground. The polite pilot and the little bird did not find the bird's mom, and they could not fly the plane anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cat. The cat lived in a house with a girl. The girl was nice, but the cat did not like the harsh wind outside. The wind was very strong and made the cat feel cold. + +One day, the girl opened the door to go outside. The cat tried to resist going out, but the wind blew the cat outside. The cat was scared and wanted to go back home. + +The girl saw the cat was scared and picked it up. She hugged the cat and took it back inside. The cat was happy to be safe and warm again. The girl and the cat played together, and they were best friends. +Once upon a time, a little bird lived in a tree. The little bird loved to sing. Every day, the bird sang a happy song. The song made everyone smile. + +One day, the little bird saw a dead tree. The dead tree was sad and had no leaves. The little bird wanted to help the tree. The bird decided to sing a special song for the tree. + +The little bird sang the song near the dead tree. The tree tried to resist the song, but it was too beautiful. The song was so good that the dead tree started to grow leaves. The tree was happy and thanked the little bird. From that day on, the tree and the little bird were best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to count. He counted everything. One day, his parent gave him a big, disgusting bug. Tim was scared of the bug. He didn't want to count it. + +Tim's parent said, "Don't be scared. The bug is not bad. Try to count its legs." Tim looked at the bug. It was still disgusting. But he wanted to make his parent happy. So, he tried to count the bug's legs. + +Tim counted one, two, three, four, five, six legs. He was so happy! He counted the legs on the disgusting bug. His parent was happy too. They hugged and laughed. From that day on, Tim was not scared of bugs anymore. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tom loved to jog. He jogged every day. One day, he met a girl named Sue. Sue liked to write poems. They became friends. + +Tom was a generous boy. He shared his toys with Sue. They played together every day. Sue shared her poems with Tom. They were happy. + +One day, Tom and Sue went to jog near a big road. They did not see the car coming. The car hit them. Tom and Sue got hurt. They could not play together anymore. +One day, a cat and a dog were having tea. The cat was very alert. The dog was a little sleepy. They liked to play and solve things together. + +The cat said, "I see a box with a big red ball inside. How can we get it out?" The dog woke up and looked at the box, thinking hard. They both knew that they needed to solve this problem. + +They tried to push the box, but it was too heavy. They tried to pull the box, but it was too big. Then, the dog had an idea. He said, "Let's go find a long stick to help us get the ball out!" + +They found a long stick and used it to get the big red ball out of the box. The cat and the dog were very happy. They played with the ball all day and then had more tea together. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale. The whale lived in the water. The whale had a friend named Tim. Tim was a boy. They liked to play together. + +One day, Tim and the whale went to the park. They played on the swings and the slide. The whale tried to sit on a bench, but it was too small. The whale felt uncomfortable. Tim saw the whale was sad. + +Tim had an idea. He asked the whale to play in the water near the park. The whale was happy. They splashed and played together. The whale was not uncomfortable anymore. Tim and the whale had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Finn. Finn lived in a big ocean with all his fish friends. One day, Finn wanted to dive really deep to find a shiny treasure. + +He asked his friend, a crab named Carl, "Do you know where the treasure is, Carl?" + +Carl shook his claws and said, "No, Finn. But be careful when you dive. It's very deep down there." + +Finn swam away and found the treasure! He was so happy that he wanted to show it to his friends in their classroom. When he got there, an elderly turtle named Timmy was teaching them how to swim. + +"Look, look! I found treasure!" said Finn. + +Timmy smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Finn. You are a brave little fish!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to write letters to her friends. One day, she was writing a letter to her best friend, Sarah. Suddenly, she heard a weird sound coming from the window. + +Lily: "Did you hear that weird sound, Mommy?" +Mommy: "What sound, sweetie?" +Lily: "It sounded like a bird, but it was a weird bird." + +Mommy went to check the window and saw a little bird outside. It was making a weird sound because it was trying to find its way back to its nest. Lily decided to write a letter to the bird, telling it how to find its way home. She wrote the letter and gave it to her mommy to put outside for the bird to find. + +The next day, Lily saw the bird outside her window again. It was chirping happily, and Lily knew that her letter had helped it find its way home. From that day on, Lily loved to write letters even more because she knew it could help someone or something in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the museum with her mommy and daddy. They saw a lot of pretty things like paintings and statues. + +Lily got very dizzy looking at all the art. She said, "Mommy, I need to sit down." So they found a bench and sat for a while. + +Then Lily saw a big blanket on the bench next to them. She asked her mommy, "Can I cover myself with that blanket?" Her mommy said yes and helped her cover up. + +Lily felt much better and said, "Thank you, mommy. I feel cozy now." They continued to look at the museum and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a cozy burrow with his family. One day, Timmy woke up and felt uncomfortable. He couldn't find a comfortable spot to rest. He thought it was just a bad day. + +As the day went on, Timmy noticed something strange. The family cat, Fluffy, was lurking around their burrow. Timmy knew he had to escape before Fluffy caught him. + +Timmy quickly gathered his family and they ran out of the burrow. They ran and ran until they found a new home in a safe place. Timmy realized that his uncomfortable feeling was a sign that something bad was going to happen. He was glad he listened to his instincts and escaped before it was too late. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sugar, but her mom said it was not good for her teeth. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom and saw a poor man sitting outside. He looked sad and hungry. + +Lily wanted to help him, so she asked her mom if they could buy him some food. Her mom said yes and they bought the man some bread and cheese. When they gave it to him, he smiled and said thank you. + +But then, a mean dog came and tried to take the food away from the poor man. Lily didn't want the man to be hungry again, so she picked up a stick and showed the dog that he couldn't have the food. The dog ran away and the poor man was able to eat his meal. + +Lily felt happy that she could help someone in need. She learned that even though sugar is tasty, it's important to help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her favorite teddy bear when she accidentally tore a hole in its arm. Lily was very sad because she loved her teddy bear so much and didn't want to lose him. + +But then, her mom came to her and said, "Don't be scared, Lily. We can repair your teddy bear with a needle and thread." Lily didn't know what "repair" meant, but she trusted her mom. + +Her mom took out a needle and some thread and started to sew up the hole in the teddy bear's arm. Lily watched in amazement as her mom worked her magic. Soon enough, the teddy bear was good as new and Lily was so happy. She hugged her mom and her teddy bear tightly and thanked her for fixing it. + +From that day on, Lily learned that even when things break, they can be fixed with a little bit of love and some handy tools like a needle and thread. +Once upon a time, there was a kind queen who lived in a big castle. She loved to wear warm clothes all the time. One day, she asked her helper to bring her a cup of hot chocolate. The helper quickly went to the kitchen and brought the queen a big cup of hot chocolate. The queen was very happy and thanked her helper. They both enjoyed the warm drink together and felt very cozy. From that day on, the queen always asked her helper to bring her a cup of hot chocolate whenever she felt cold. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint pictures. One day, her mommy gave her a calendar to help her remember important days. Lily was so happy to own her very own calendar! + +Lily was very thoughtful and wanted to make her friends happy. She decided to draw a picture for each of her friends' birthdays and put it on the calendar. She worked very hard and was proud of her thoughtful gift. + +When Lily's friends saw their pictures on the calendar, they were so happy! They felt loved and special. Lily learned that it's not about getting gifts, but about being thoughtful and kind to others. From that day on, Lily always tried to be thoughtful and kind to her friends and family. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Mickey. Mickey lived in a big field with his family and friends. One day, Mickey went out to find some food. He saw a big piece of cheese on the ground. He wanted to eat it, but he saw a trap next to it. + +Mickey's friend, Sammy the squirrel, came by and said, "Be careful, Mickey! That is a trap. It will hurt you." + +Mickey was scared and didn't know what to do. Sammy suggested, "Maybe we can get the cheese without touching the trap. Let's think of a plan." + +After a few minutes, they came up with a plan. Sammy climbed up a tree and shook it. The cheese fell out of the trap and Mickey quickly grabbed it. He was so happy and calm knowing that he didn't get hurt. From that day on, Mickey always looked out for traps and listened to his friends' suggestions. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park with his friends. One day, they decided to go to the big slide. Timmy loved the slide, it was his favorite thing to do at the park. + +As they were climbing up the ladder to the top of the slide, Timmy noticed something strange. The slide looked different than normal. It had a big dent in the middle of it, like a wreck had happened. Timmy was scared to go down it, but his friends told him it was okay. + +Timmy went down the slide and it was a bumpy ride. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and the slide broke! Timmy and his friends fell to the ground. Luckily, they were okay, but they learned an important lesson that day. They should always check things to make sure they are normal before they play on them. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny was very confused because he couldn't find his carrot. He asked his friend, a little bird, "Have you seen my carrot?" The bird replied, "No, I haven't seen it." + +Benny searched and searched, but he still couldn't find his carrot. Suddenly, a fox appeared and said, "I can help you find your carrot, Benny." Benny was happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Fox!" + +The fox led Benny to a trap and said, "I'm sorry, Benny. I'm going to remove you from this world." Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. The fox had tricked him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the sunshine, but today was different. It was very cold outside, and Lily didn't want to go out. + +But her mom said, "Lily, we need to go to the store to get some milk. Can you manage to put on your coat and hat?" + +Lily managed to put on her coat and hat, but she still didn't want to go outside. As they walked to the store, Lily saw something in the distance. It was a big hill covered in snow! + +Lily got excited and said, "Mom, can we go play on the hill?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. Let's get the milk first, and then we can go play in the snow." + +Lily was so happy that she managed to put on her coat and hat and go outside in the cold. And she had so much fun playing in the snow on the big hill in the sunshine! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, while she was playing on the slide, she saw a butterfly. She ran after it, but the butterfly flew away. + +Lily saw a boy named Timmy sitting on a bench. She went to him and said, "Did you see the butterfly? It flew away from me." + +Timmy said, "Don't be frightened, maybe it will come back. Sometimes they yield and come back to the same spot." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Timmy. You are very kind." + +Suddenly, the butterfly returned and landed on the tip of Lily's nose. She giggled and said, "Look, Timmy! The butterfly came back to me!" Timmy smiled and said, "See, I told you it would yield." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch television. One day, she turned on the TV and heard a loud noise. She looked around but couldn't find where the sound was coming from. + +Suddenly, the TV screen turned black and white. Lily tried to fix it, but she didn't know how. She asked her mom to help, and her mom fixed the TV perfectly. Now Lily could watch all her favorite shows again. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always ask for help when she needed it. She learned that sometimes things can be fixed and it's important to listen and hear what others have to say. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a big, shiny piano. Lily was so excited to play it, but she didn't know how. + +Lily started to press the piano keys, but the sounds were all wrong. She got frustrated and started to hit the keys really hard. Her mommy said, "Stop! You need to be gentle with the piano." + +Lily felt a little bit naughty for hitting the piano so hard. She decided to try again, but this time she was careful and gentle. She played a beautiful song and her mommy clapped and cheered. From that day on, Lily loved playing the piano and being gentle with it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to wear his red cap everywhere he went. One day, Benny met a friendly squirrel named Sammy. + +"Hi, Benny! Why are you hiding behind that tree?" asked Sammy. + +"I'm shy," said Benny. "I don't like to be seen without my cap." + +Sammy smiled and said, "Don't be shy, Benny. You're a great bunny, cap or no cap." + +Benny felt better and took off his cap. He realized that he didn't need to hide behind his cap to be happy. From that day on, Benny was a happy bunny who wasn't afraid to show his true self. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to be shy, but it's important to be yourself and not hide behind something else. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They always ate their food on a big plate together. One day, they started to quarrel about who gets to eat more food. Timmy said, "I want more food on my plate!" and Tommy said, "No, I want more food on my plate!" They argued and argued until they couldn't speak anymore. + +The next day, Timmy and Tommy's parents noticed that they were not talking to each other. They asked what happened, and Timmy said, "Tommy won't let me have more food on my plate!" and Tommy said, "No, Timmy won't let me have more food on my plate!" Their parents tried to make them peaceful again, but they were still angry. + +Eventually, Timmy and Tommy stopped being friends. They didn't talk to each other anymore and they didn't eat on the big plate together anymore. It was a sad ending for their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every day because it was yummy and healthy. One day, Timmy's mom went to the store to buy more oats for his breakfast. + +While his mom was at the store, Timmy went to play outside. He smelled something smelly in the air. It was coming from the neighbor's house. Timmy went to investigate and found out that the neighbor was cooking something with oats that smelled really bad. + +Timmy decided that he didn't like the smelly oatmeal and was happy that his mom bought the good kind. When he went back inside, he saw that his mom had made his favorite oatmeal for breakfast. Timmy was happy and ate it all up. From then on, he knew that he should always trust his mom to buy the good oatmeal. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books. One day, she went to the library to find a new book to read. She found a big, thick book with lots of pictures. She was so excited to read it! + +As she was reading, a nosy boy came up to her and said, "What book are you reading?" Lily replied, "It's a book about a princess and a dragon." The boy said, "Can I see it?" Lily said, "Sure, but please be careful with it." + +The boy started to flip through the pages quickly and Lily got worried. She said, "Please yield the book back to me gently. I don't want any of the pages to rip." The boy apologized and gave the book back to Lily. She continued to read her book and enjoyed the story about the princess and the dragon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a baby. The baby was very small and could not walk yet. The baby's mom loved him very much and took care of him every day. One day, the baby wanted to climb up on the couch. The mom was worried the baby would fall, but the baby was determined. Slowly but surely, the baby climbed up onto the couch. The mom was so proud of the baby's perfect climbing skills! +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy wanted to call his grandma on the telephone. He asked his mom if he could use the phone, but it was too high up for him to reach. Timmy struggled to climb up onto a chair, but it was too hard for him. + +His mom saw that Timmy was having a hard time and decided to make it easy for him. She picked him up and helped him reach the phone. Timmy was so happy and thanked his mom for helping him. + +He dialed his grandma's number and they talked for a long time. Timmy was so excited to tell her all about his day. When he was finished, he said goodbye and hung up the phone. Timmy was proud that he was able to use the telephone all by himself, with a little bit of help from his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and eat candy. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to clean up her toys. But Lily forgot to put her dolls back in their box. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy saw the dolls on the floor and said, "Lily, you forgot to clean up your toys. It's a waste of time if you don't put them away." + +Lily felt bad and said, "I'm sorry mommy. I will remember to clean up next time." + +The next day, Lily wanted to play with her dolls again. But this time, she remembered to put them away when she was done. Her mommy was happy and said, "Lily, you did a great job cleaning up. Your dolls are safe and sound in their box. And the box is so smooth!" + +Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for remembering to clean up and not waste anything. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends. One day, Timmy went to the park with his friends. They played on the swings and the slide. + +Suddenly, they saw two boys fighting. Timmy's friend asked him, "What's happening over there?" Timmy replied, "Those boys are fighting." + +Timmy's friend said, "That's not nice. We should stop them." Timmy agreed and they both went to the boys and held their hands. The boys stopped fighting and Timmy's friend said, "You two can be friends. It's brilliant to have more friends." + +The boys smiled and they all played together. Timmy and his friend were happy that they could help stop the fight and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, she came inside and her mom said, "Lily, you need to take a bath." Lily said, "Okay, Mommy." + +Lily got in the bathtub and her mom gave her some soap to wash with. Lily said, "This soap smells good!" + +After Lily was done washing, she got out of the bathtub. She was feeling a little clumsy and almost fell down. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily!" + +Lily dried off with a towel and put on her pajamas. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I have a hug?" Her mom said, "Of course, Lily!" And they hugged each other tight. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with marbles. He had a big bag of marbles that he would take with him everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went on an adventurous walk in the forest. He saw many trees and animals that he had never seen before. + +As he walked, he found a big rock he wanted to climb. But it was too high for him to reach. So, Timmy decided to kneel down and use his marbles to climb up the rock. It was a tricky climb, but Timmy was very determined. + +Finally, Timmy made it to the top of the rock. He felt very proud of himself for being so adventurous and for using his marbles to help him. From the top of the rock, he could see the whole forest and all the animals that lived there. Timmy smiled and knew that he would always be an adventurous boy who never gives up. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Benny. He liked to eat honey and play with his friends in the forest. One day, while Benny was playing, he heard a loud roar. He got scared and ran to his cop friend, Officer Panda. + +"Officer Panda, did you hear that roar? I'm scared," said Benny. + +"Don't worry, Benny. I'll protect you. Let's go see what's making that noise," replied Officer Panda. + +They walked through the forest and saw a big lion roaring. The lion was stuck in a trap and needed help. + +"Can you help me get out of this trap?" asked the lion. + +"Of course! We'll help you," said Benny and Officer Panda. + +They worked together and freed the lion from the trap. The lion was grateful and thanked them. + +"Thank you for helping me. You are true friends," said the lion. + +Benny and Officer Panda were happy they could help their new friend. They all played together in the forest and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint. One day, she painted a cheerful picture of a soldier. + +Her mommy saw the painting and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a great painting. Who is the soldier?" + +Lily replied, "He's my friend. He's always happy and makes me laugh." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm sure he's a great friend. Maybe one day we can meet him." + +Lily nodded and continued to paint more cheerful pictures of her soldier friend. She loved spending time with him, even if he was just in her imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. + +Lily saw a big, brown dog running around. She wanted to pet the dog, but her mom said it was not safe. Lily felt sad, but she understood. + +Later, Lily and her family went to get ice cream. Lily got a strawberry cone with sprinkles on top. She accidentally dropped some on her shirt. Her dad told her not to worry and that they would clean the spot when they got home. + +When they got home, Lily wanted to tell her grandma about the dog and the ice cream. She repeated the story over and over again. Her grandma thought it was funny and told her she was not foolish for wanting to pet the dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear that she always carried with her. One day, she accidentally left her teddy bear at the park. When she realized it was missing, she started to cry. + +Her mom asked her what was wrong, and Lily told her that she lost her teddy bear. Her mom was shocked and promised to help her find it. They went back to the park and looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad and uncomfortable without her teddy bear. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll find it. Let's go home and make some posters to put up around the park." Lily felt a little better and hugged her mom back. They went home and made posters together. Finally, someone found Lily's teddy bear and returned it to her. Lily was so happy and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. I feel comfortable again." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and going on adventures. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go outside and get some coal for the fireplace. Timmy didn't know what coal was, so he asked his mom. She told him it was a black rock that they burned to make the house warm. + +Timmy went outside to find the coal, but he didn't know what it looked like. He searched and searched but couldn't find anything that looked like a black rock. Suddenly, he saw some black rocks in the distance. He ran over to them, but when he got closer, he realized they were actually big rocks covered in dirt. He felt sad that he didn't know what coal looked like. + +Just then, he heard a loud noise coming from his neighbor's house. He went to investigate and saw that their house was on fire! Timmy knew he had to do something to help. He ran back to his house and grabbed some of the fine sand from his sandbox. He ran back to his neighbor's house and threw the sand on the fire. The sand put out the fire and saved the day. Timmy felt proud that he knew what to do in an emergency. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved cherries. She had a red dress that matched the color of the cherries she loved to eat. One day, Lily went to the cherry tree to pick some cherries. She climbed up the tree and picked a lot of cherries. + +As she was climbing down the tree, Lily slipped and fell. She hurt her knee and started to cry. Her mom came running and asked, "What happened, Lily?" Lily said, "I fell down and hurt my knee." Her mom picked her up and said, "Don't worry, I'll comfort you." + +When they got home, Lily's mom gave her some cherries to eat. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. Cherries make me feel better." Her mom smiled and said, "I knew they would. That's why I planted the cherry tree for you." From that day on, Lily always felt better when she ate cherries, and she knew her mom loved her very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she found a pretty blouse on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found a pretty blouse!" said Lily. + +Her mommy looked at the blouse and said, "That's very nice, Lily. But we don't know who it belongs to. It's important to value other people's things." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "I don't want to take something that doesn't belong to me. That wouldn't be harmless." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. You're a good girl." They decided to leave the blouse where they found it, hoping that the owner would come back to get it. Lily felt happy knowing that she did the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his car. He left it on the bench while he went to play on the swings. When he came back, his car was gone! + +Timmy started to worry and cry. He asked everyone at the park if they had seen his car, but no one had. Then, a boy came up to Timmy and said, "I took your car. I'm sorry." Timmy forgave the boy and they became friends. + +But, when Timmy got home, he realized that his piggy bank was empty. He had saved up all his money to buy a new toy car. Timmy was very sad and worried. He went back to the park to look for his money, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Timmy went back home with an empty piggy bank and no toy car. He was very sad, but he forgave the boy who took his car. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't always work out, but it's important to be kind and forgive others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pocket in her dress where she kept her favorite toy. One day, while she was playing in the park, she realized her toy was missing from her pocket. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. + +Lily was very sad and started to cry. Her obedient dog, Buddy, saw her crying and tried to help her. He searched for the toy and finally found it under a bush. Lily was very happy and gave Buddy a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to check her pocket before leaving the house and Buddy became her best friend because he was so obedient and always helped her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her family. One day, Lily's mom asked her to bring some apples from the tree. + +Lily went to the tree and tried to pick some apples, but they were too high for her. She looked around and saw a strong man walking by. + +"Excuse me, Mr. Strong, can you help me pick some apples?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, little one," replied the man. He lifted Lily up and she picked some apples from the tree. + +"Thank you, Mr. Strong! Now I can bring these apples to my mom," said Lily happily. + +"You're welcome, little one. Have a nice day!" replied the man as he walked away. Lily brought the apples to her mom and they had a delicious snack together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside and digging in the dirt. One day, he found an axe in the shed. It was sharp and shiny, but Timmy knew it was dangerous. He decided to leave it alone and go play with his friends. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was very nice and they had fun together. They played tag and climbed trees. Timmy loved spending time with Billy because he was such a good friend. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. He said goodbye to Billy and went inside. He felt happy and grateful for his nice friend and for the fun day they had together. And he was glad he didn't touch the dangerous axe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a bird with a broken wing. She wanted to help the bird, but she didn't know how. + +Lily went home and asked her mom what to do. Her mom told her to write a note and leave it by the bird. The note said, "Dear bird, I will help you. Be reliable and wait for me." + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw that the bird was still there. She gently picked up the bird and took it to the vet. The vet fixed the bird's wing and soon it was able to fly again. + +Lily was happy that she was able to help the bird. She learned that sometimes, even if things seem hard, you can still help. And if you're reliable and keep your promises, good things can happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat prunes because they were sweet and yummy. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some prunes. + +At the store, they saw a fancy dress in the window. Lily really wanted the dress, but her mommy said it was too expensive. "It weighs too much on my wallet," her mommy said. + +Lily was sad she couldn't have the fancy dress, but then she remembered the prunes. "Mommy, can we buy the prunes instead?" she asked. "Yes, we can," her mommy replied with a smile. + +Lily was happy with her sweet prunes and didn't even think about the fancy dress anymore. She knew that sometimes it's better to weigh your options and choose what makes you happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dove named Dolly. One day, Lily and Dolly went to the park to play. They saw two boys fighting over a toy truck. + +Lily said, "Stop fighting! That's not nice!" The boys stopped and looked at her. "Why are you fighting?" Lily asked. "I want the truck!" said one boy. "No, it's mine!" said the other. + +Lily said, "You can share the truck. That way, you both can play with it." The boys looked at each other and smiled. They gave the truck to Lily and Dolly to play with. After playing, they all went home happy. The moral of the story is that sharing is better than fighting. + +When they got home, Lily gave Dolly a bath because she was filthy from playing in the park. Dolly was happy to be clean and cuddled up with Lily for the night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to jump in puddles. One day, she saw her friend Timmy who looked very angry. "What's wrong, Timmy?" Lily asked. "I lost my toy car in the big puddle," Timmy replied sadly. + +Lily wanted to help her friend. "I will help you find your toy car," she said. They looked and looked, but they couldn't find it. "I'm sorry, Timmy. I couldn't find your toy car," Lily said. Timmy was still angry but Lily told him, "Don't be angry. We can still have fun without the toy car." + +They played together and had a great time. Timmy learned that it's not about the toys that include fun, but the friends that include fun. From that day on, Timmy and Lily were the best of friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly bear named Benny. Benny loved to go on adventures and explore the forest. One sunny day, Benny decided to go on a picnic with his friend, a little bird named Tweet. + +Benny packed a basket full of yummy treats like sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. He also brought along his large sunglasses to protect his eyes from the bright sun. "Are you ready to go, Tweet?" Benny asked. + +"Yes, I'm ready!" Tweet chirped happily. They set off into the forest and found a nice spot to have their picnic. Benny laid out a blanket and they began to eat their delicious food. + +As they were finishing up their picnic, Benny noticed a family of rabbits nearby. "Hello there!" Benny said. "Would you like to join us for some cookies?" + +The rabbits happily accepted and they all enjoyed some cookies together. "Thank you for sharing with us, Benny!" the rabbits said. "You're welcome," Benny replied. "I always like to share my treats with my friends." With that, they all said their goodbyes and Benny and Tweet headed back home, happy and full from their fun picnic adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, Lily saw a boy building a sandcastle. She went over to say hello. + +"Hi, what are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm building a sandcastle. Do you want to help me test it?" said the boy. + +Lily was excited and started to help the boy build the sandcastle. But then, a big wave came and knocked it down. The boy was frightened and started to cry. + +"Don't worry, we can build it again," said Lily. + +So, they started to build the sandcastle again. This time, they made it stronger and bigger. When they finished, they both tested it by jumping on it. It didn't fall down and they were both very happy. They played together for the rest of the day, building more sandcastles and having lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her doll named Emily. One day, Lily's mom took her to a toy store. Lily saw a model car that she really wanted, but it was too expensive. + +Lily said to her mom, "Mommy, can I have the model car?" + +Her mom replied, "I'm sorry, sweetie. It's too expensive." + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a toy train that she liked. She picked it up and started to wave it in the air. "Look, Mommy! I want this train!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great choice, Lily. Let's buy it and go play!" +Once upon a time, there was a human named Timmy. Timmy was different from other humans because he had a big red nose. He felt sad because other humans would laugh at him. + +One day, Timmy decided to decorate his nose with stickers. He put on lots of stickers of his favorite animals and colors. He felt happy and proud of his decorated nose. + +But when Timmy went outside, the other humans still laughed at him. They thought his decorated nose was silly. Timmy felt sad again and took off the stickers. + +Timmy went home and cried. He wished he wasn't different. But then he remembered that being different was what made him special. He put the stickers back on his nose and smiled. + +Suddenly, a strong wind blew and all the stickers flew away. Timmy was sad again and he felt like he wasn't special anymore. But then he realized that he didn't need stickers to be special. He was special just the way he was. +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to smell her mommy's perfume. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a pretty ring. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" + +Later that day, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Timmy and showed him her new ring. Timmy said, "Wow, that's so pretty! Can I see it?" Lily was shy, but she let Timmy see her ring. Timmy said, "That's so cool! Can I try it on?" Lily was nervous, but she let Timmy try on her ring. + +After they played for a while, Lily's mommy called her and said it was time to go home. Lily said goodbye to Timmy and ran home. When she got home, her mommy said, "Lily, you smell like my perfume!" Lily giggled and said, "I love your perfume, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would throw it high in the air and catch it. One day, Timmy threw the ball too hard and it hit a picture frame on the wall. The frame fell down and broke into many pieces. + +Timmy felt sad because the frame was his mommy's favorite. But he knew he had to tell her what happened. When his mommy saw the broken frame, she told Timmy it was okay and hugged him. She said they could get a new frame, but she couldn't replace Timmy. + +After a few days, Timmy and his mommy went to the store to get a new frame. They found one that was smooth and shiny. Timmy was happy to see his mommy smile again. From that day on, he was more careful when he threw his ball in the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very independent, which means he liked to do things all by himself. One day, Max saw a big storm coming. He was scared, so he ran inside his house. But then he remembered his friend, a cat named Mittens, who lived outside. Max wanted to make sure Mittens was safe too, so he decided to call her. + +Max picked up his phone and dialed Mittens' number. Mittens answered and Max asked her to come inside his house. Mittens was scared of the storm too, so she was happy to hear from Max. She quickly came over and they cuddled up together until the storm passed. + +After the storm was over, Max and Mittens went outside to play. Max felt happy that he was able to help his friend and keep her safe. From that day on, Max and Mittens were even better friends, and Max learned that sometimes it's good to ask for help, even if you're independent. +Once upon a time, a little bird named Tweety was flying in the sky. Tweety saw a big valley and wanted to dive into it. Tweety asked a wise owl, "Can I dive into the valley?" + +The owl said, "It's not safe to dive into the valley. It's foolish to do so." + +But Tweety didn't listen and decided to dive anyway. Tweety flew down and saw a beautiful river in the valley. Tweety was happy that he took the dive and found something new. + +When Tweety came back up, the owl asked, "What did you find?" + +Tweety said, "I found a river in the valley. It was fun to dive and explore!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going on car rides with her mommy and daddy. One day, they were driving down the road and Lily saw a big sign that said "billboard" with lots of pretty pictures on it. She got really excited and asked her parents what it was. + +Her mommy explained that a billboard is a big sign that shows pictures or words to tell people about things they might want to buy or see. Lily thought it was really cool and wanted to see more billboards. + +As they kept driving, they came across a big hill that looked very difficult to climb. Lily's daddy said they could try to climb it and see what was on the other side. Lily was a little scared but also excited to see what was up there. + +After a lot of hard work, they finally made it to the top of the hill and saw the most amazing view. There were billboards all around them, each one showing something different and exciting. Lily was so happy that they had climbed the difficult hill and found such an exciting place. +Once upon a time, there was a little star named Twinkle. Twinkle lived in the big universe with lots of other stars. Twinkle was very happy, but she wanted to be unique and stand out from the other stars. + +One night, Twinkle saw a big, bright star shining very brightly. She thought to herself, "I want to shine like that star and be unique too!" So, Twinkle tried her best to shine brighter than any other star in the universe. + +But, the other stars were not happy with Twinkle trying to outshine them. They said, "Twinkle, you are just like us. You can't be unique." Twinkle felt sad and didn't know what to do. + +One night, a little girl on Earth saw Twinkle shining brighter than any other star. She said, "Look at that star! It's so unique!" Twinkle felt happy and realized that being unique wasn't about outshining others, but about being yourself. From then on, Twinkle shone as bright as she could, happy to be her own unique self. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was only three years old and she was always very curious. One day the girl wanted to see how good she was at balancing. She closed one eye and stuck out one leg. Then she opened the other eye and put out the other leg. She was able to balance like that for a very long time. + +The girl was very proud of her balancing skills. She practiced every day until she was very good at it. She even asked her mom and dad to watch her balance. Her parents cheered with delight when they saw how well the girl could balance. + +After the girl accomplished her goal of balancing, she felt very proud and happy. She knew she had done something good, and it made her feel special. + +Every day she would go to the same spot and practice balancing. Over time, she was able to keep balancing for longer and longer. Her mom and dad praised her for her hard work and determination. + +The girl was proud to show everyone how well she could balance. She felt proud of her clean and steady balance. She knew she could do anything if she tried hard enough. And that's how she became the best balancer in her town. +Once upon a time there lived a delicate little girl. She was very sad and wanted to cry, but she was too scared to make a sound. All she could do was sit in her pants and weep. + +One night, a kind fairy came to her window. She was so happy, she jumped out of her pants and ran to greet the fairy. + +The fairy was very gentle and understanding. She put her magical wand to the little girl's cheek and golden tears began to flow from her eyes. + +The little girl was so relieved. She could finally feel better, and as she cried, the fairy dried her tears with a delicate touch. + +After some time, the little girl felt much calmer. The fairy told her that it was okay to express her feelings, and that it was a sign of courage to do so. Then the twinkling fairy flew away and the little girl was calm and happy once again. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Jane and Sam were so excited on the 4th of July because they were going to hang firework in the sky. They loved fireworks. They went to the store to buy the fireworks. + +When they hung the fireworks in the sky, they watched them sparkle and shine. Jane and Sam were so excited. It was so beautiful. They felt like their hearts were sparkling and shining too. + +After the fireworks were over, Jane and Sam had so much fun that day. They even hugged each other, happy to be best friends spending the 4th of July together. +Teddy the Elephant was a very organized elephant. He always liked to lead the other animals around the jungle. Every morning he would carry a big whip and show them the way. The other animals followed Teddy's lead and were very happy together. + +Today there was a special gathering. All the animals gathered around and Teddy made sure they were all organized. He walked around with his big whip and made sure everyone was in the right spot. + +The other animals were so impressed with Teddy's whip. They could see it was made from very strong material. They knew that it would always lead them the right way. + +Finally the grand parade began. Teddy the Elephant was at the front, leading everyone around the jungle. They sang and danced and had lots of fun. The other animals felt so happy being guided by Teddy. + +Teddy was so proud of himself for being able to lead the other animals. Everyone in the jungle was glad for Teddy's organized leadership. +Once upon a time, there was a modest cat. He was walking through the forest when suddenly he saw a stick. He picked up the stick and wanted to take it home. He kept walking until he started to cry. + +The cat was sad because he couldn't take the stick home. He didn't know what to do. Then he felt a hand on his shoulder. + +He turned around and saw a great big bear! The bear said, "Don't be sad, little cat. You can take the stick home if you want." + +The cat smiled and said thank you. He hugged the bear and said goodbye. The cat was so happy to take the stick home. He knew the bear was a kind friend. +Once upon a time, there was a mummy and her baby. One day they went on a trip. It was fun, but a bit scary. But the mummy said not to worry, as she would always protect her baby. + +On the trip, they saw lots of new things. There were big cities, caves and rivers. They heard lots of new noise, like cars and birds. + +At night, the mummy nursed her baby tight. The sky was dark, but the mummy wrapped a blanket around them both and stroked their baby's head. Soon, the baby fell asleep safe and sound. + +The next day, the mummy and baby played by the river. When the sun went down, the mummy knew it was time to go back home. As they made the journey, the mummy saw that her baby felt safe and happy. She smiled knowing that she had done a good job protecting him. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Amy. She was always so excited to go on trips and explore new things. + +Today was finally the day that Amy and her family were going on a new trip. She packed her bags, said goodbye to her pet dog and hopped into the car. + +They drove and drove until they arrived at a beautiful lake with a calm blue sky above. Amy and her family quickly got out of the car and ran to the edge of the lake. They decided they would settle there for the week. + +Amy ran around the lake's edge, skipping rocks and collecting shells. When it was time to rest, she and her family sat at the edge of the lake and enjoyed the peaceful and calm atmosphere. + +At the end of the trip, Amy and her family were sad to be leaving the beautiful lake. But, Amy knew that the amazing memories of the trip would stay with her forever! +Billy the puppy was feeling so sorry. He had made a mess in the kitchen and he knew he had to clean it up. But he had never cleaned anything before, so he didn't know what to do. + +He looked around for a tool that would help. Finally he saw a big spoon on the floor. He crawled over to it and grabbed it in his mouth. He crawled back to the mess and started scraping it up with the spoon. + +At first he was a bit clumsy and he made more of a mess. But eventually he got better at it and he soon had all the mess cleaned up. + +"I did it!" Billy cried with joy, feeling so proud of himself. All he needed now was a big hug for his hard work. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Amy. She was a very happy girl, until one day she saw an oak tree in the park. She wanted to climb up it, but it was too tall. + +Amy felt frustrated. She looked around and suddenly saw a rope ladder. She went to grab it, but it was stuck on the big tree. She grabbed the rope and squeezed as hard as she could. + +Suddenly, the rope ladder came free. Amy was so happy! She climbed up the ladder until she reached the top of the oak tree. + +From the top of the oak tree, Amy could see further than ever before. She was so excited and happy that she shouted, "YAY!" with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, a young girl wanted to help. She saw an elderly lady outside, struggling to carry her heavy basket. Without hesitation the girl ran over to help the elderly woman. She held the basket up high and said, "Let me save you!" + +The elderly lady thanked the girl and smiled. She was relieved that the young girl had come to her aid. Then, the elderly lady brought the girl to her home. Inside, the young girl saw that the elderly lady had so many things she needed help with. + +So the girl kept helping. She put away the dishes, swept the floor, and made sure the elderly woman was comfortable. She did everything she could to save the elderly lady. + +At the end of the day, the young girl felt so proud of herself. She was so happy she had saved the elderly woman and she knew she had made a difference. The elderly lady thanked her again, and gave her a big hug. The young girl smiled, knowing she had done some good. +One morning, Jack and his mom went to the stable. Everything was dry and Jack was very excited. There were lots of horses and Jack wanted to pet them. His mom said he could, but he had to be gentle. When the time came to leave, Jack was sad to go. He held out his hands to pet one last horse and it gave him a special gift. It was a little piece of straw that it had torn off the stable. Jack asked his mom if he could keep it, and she said yes. Jack put the tear-shaped piece of straw in his pocket, and he smiled as they went home. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved the ocean. He loved to play in the ocean, watch the waves and look for special rocks and shells. His favorite activity was to go swimming in the ocean, and he liked to invite his friends to join him. + +On this special day, the boy and his friends went swimming in the ocean. They brought along some good food to eat, and the boy brought a bucket to collect the special rocks and shells. It was a fun day of playing in the ocean and looking for things to include in their bucket. + +The boy and his friends had so much fun that day. They made so many discoveries, like finding a bright starfish, seeing a whale and counting lots of fish. Finally, it was time to go home, but the boy made sure to take his special bucket of rocks and shells with him. + +It was a really good day at the ocean, and the boy would never forget it. Even when he was all grown up and had lots of adventures, he would never forget the special things he found at the ocean. +Once upon a time there was a silly boy. He liked to move around and explore everywhere. One day he went to the museum. He was very excited! +He moved around the museum, looking at all the different things. He was very happy to explore every corner. He pointed to different things, naming them out loud! He moved around and around until it was time to go home. He had so much fun! +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant mule. He lived in a big barn with other animals. They all had big jobs to do, but the mule was the smartest of them all. + +One day, the mule heard a voice from above. He looked up and saw an angel. The angel asked him a question, “What is the meaning of life?†+ +The mule thought hard and long, then he found his answer. He said to the angel, “The meaning of life is to be helpful and kind to each other.†+ +The angel was very happy with the mule's answer, and he gave him a big pat on the back. Then the angel flew away. + +The mule learned a great lesson that day. He knew that if he used his brilliant mind, he could answer any question and help others. +Once there was a little boy. He loved to play at the playground. Every day he would go to the park and swing on the swings. He felt so free when he was swinging back and forth and up and down. + +One day at the park he noticed a big stack of colorful blocks. He had never seen anything like it before. He wanted to build something big and competitive. So he took the blocks and started building a tall tower. + +He was so competitive, that he wanted to build the biggest tower ever! He worked really hard to stack the blocks as high as he could. But, when he had built a really tall tower, he accidentally knocked it down. + +He decided that instead of trying to build a huge tower, he would have more fun building lots of smaller towers. So every day he would take the blocks and swing them around to build all kind of towers. Sometimes he combined them with the swings and made towers that moved with the swing. He had so much fun! +One day, a bus was travelling down the road. It was full of happy people. But then something sad happened. The bus stopped, and the people were sorry. They had to rest for a while. + +The driver had to fix something on the bus. Everyone sat patiently, waiting for the bus to start again. + +After a few minutes, the driver nodded his head. He was ready. The bus started to move again. Everyone cheered with joy and the bus continued its trip. + +At the end of the trip, everyone said goodbye to the driver and thanked him for doing a great job. He was happy that he was able to fix the bus and make sure everyone could rest. +Gill had a big race today. She was excited but also a bit scared. She had been practicing for a long time and it was almost time to find out who was the fastest. Gill and the other racers lined up at the starting line. She got down on her knees and listened for the starting gun. Then, it shot off and all the racers started running. They ran for a long time and around many corners. Finally, it was almost time to finish the race. Gill pushed herself hard to run faster. At the end, she could see the finish line and all the people who had gathered to watch the race. She crossed the line first, and everyone cheered. She had won and felt a great victory! Everyone was organized and the race was a success. +Mary and her mommy went to the zoo. Mary was very excited. She saw many animals. The most interesting animal was the zebra. It was white, with black stripes. Mary watched the zebra carefully. She noticed that the zebra was nervous. It kept on looking around, like it was afraid of something. Mary felt bad for the zebra and wanted to help, but she didn’t know how. + +Then, mommy took Mary to the petting zoo. Mary saw a zebra there too. This zebra was much calmer. It was so nice! Mary was allowed to pet it, and the zebra even licked her hand! Mary laughed and giggled. She was so happy that the zebra was so friendly. + +Mary kept on observing the zebra. She watched it as it went around, eating and drinking. Mary thought it was so cool to be able to see a real zebra up close. She thanked her mommy for taking her to the zoo. Mary had such a great time! +Bob was a restless boy who always wanted to solve puzzles. One day he found a square box with a tricky puzzle inside. He was very excited and got to work on it right away. + +He tried many different things, but the puzzle seemed too hard. He was getting frustrated, but he kept trying. He looked at the puzzle from all different angles and he thought really hard. + +Suddenly, something clicked and he thought of the perfect way to solve the puzzle. With a few quick moves, the puzzle was solved! Bob felt so proud of himself for figuring it out. + +From then on, Bob loved to solve puzzles and it was always a fun challenge for him. Even though the puzzles could be tricky, Bob was never too anxious to try and solve them. He was never afraid to try something new. +Rhonda wanted a new toy, so her Mommy said she could go to the store. Rhonda was so excited! She grabbed her little purse and ran outside. + +When Rhonda got to the store, she saw lots of new toys. She wanted them all, but she knew she didn't have enough gas. So she decided to settle for a modest toy. She carried it around the store, and eventually took it to the checkout. + +Mommy was so proud of Rhonda for being so careful with her gas. She had chosen a toy that she could afford, and hadn't asked for too much. Together, Mommy and Rhonda walked back to the car, with Rhonda carrying her new toy. +Once there was a little boy called Peter. He loved playing outside in his garden. One day, he wanted to play a game. So he went looking for something he could use. + +He came across something shiny and round - it was a pipe! Peter thought it looked like something fun so he picked it up. As he did so, he heard a big shout. Someone had seen him take the pipe and was angry! It was the pipe of a neighbour who had been looking for it. + +Peter was very sorry and said he would bring it back. But the neighbour said it was gone and he would have to pay for it. Fortunately, Peter had a few coins in his pocket. He used them to buy a new pipe for the neighbour, which was available in the shop. + +So in the end, Peter learned an important lesson. He had tried to steal the pipe but doing so was wrong and he had to work hard to put it right. +Once upon a time there was a town. It was a charming town filled with nice people. + +Two friends lived in this town, their names were Jane and Sarah. Jane and Sarah were both three years old and the two were very good friends. + +One day, Sarah turned to Jane and made a promise. She said that she would always be nice to Jane no matter what, and that they would be friends forever. + +Jane smiled at the promise, and promised Sarah the same thing. They smiled at each other and hugged. + +The two friends will always remember their promise to each other. +Billy was deaf, so he liked to explore the universe. Every day, he put his sack on his back and took off walking. He enjoyed looking at the pretty colors of the flowers and hearing the smell of the grass. + +One day, he found a tree with a sack tied at the bottom. He untied the knot and looked inside. What he saw took his breath away! It was a universe, sparkling with stars and galaxies as far as the eye could see. + +Billy gasped in amazement! He carefully put the universe back in the sack and tied it back up. Then he ran home as fast as he could. When he got home, he put the sack on his lap and marveled at its beauty. + +He couldn't believe it. It was like a universe of joy right in front his him! He couldn't wait to show everyone. Billy was so excited, he ran around telling everyone he knew about his discovery! +Once upon a time there was a hunter who was looking for something special. He looked far and wide, but everything seemed dull and boring. He couldn't find what he was looking for. + +Then one day, he heard something. He looked up and saw a bright light coming from a small cave. He walked in, and the cave was beautiful. The walls were sparkling and there were shiny gems everywhere. + +He started collecting the gems when suddenly the door of the cave shut. He was stuck inside! He started to get worried. + +But then he saw a little mouse. The mouse said, "I can help you. I know a way out!" So, with the mouse's help, he found his way out of the cave. He was so happy! + +The hunter thanked the mouse and promised to come back one day and play. Then, he waved goodbye and went back home with all the shiny gems he found. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Josh. Josh was three years old. One day Josh wanted to go for a jog, so he put on his running shoes and ran outside. He ran and ran and ran until he was tired. + +When he stopped running, Josh noticed something on the ground. It was a piece of paper. He picked it up and looked at it. It was boring, but he kept it anyway. + +The next day Josh ran outside again. He took the piece of paper with him, and while he jogged he looked at it. All of a sudden, he saw a picture on the paper. It was a picture of a dog. Josh liked the picture and he kept on jogging. + +At the end of the day, Josh was very happy. He had gone for a nice jog and he now had a picture of a dog to keep. +On a warm summer day, a caterpillar crawled up a tree. He was looking for a nice, quiet place to relax. As he climbed, he heard a lot of very noisy birds singing in the branches. It was too loud for him to relax, so he kept climbing. As he got higher and higher, the noise of the birds got quieter and quieter. + +Soon, he found the perfect place - a big leaf of the tree - where he could relax in peace. He curled up and closed his eyes, soaking in the nice sunshine. + +After resting a little bit, the caterpillar heard a different sound - a very gentle buzzing noise. He opened an eye and saw a few bees flying around the tree. They looked so peaceful, that the caterpillar decided to stay and relax. He lay down on the leaf and watched the busy bees buzzing around the tree. It felt so nice and peaceful, like he was part of the buzzing noise itself. + +The caterpillar stayed there for hours until the sun started to set and the air was getting cooler. Finally, it was time to go home and the caterpillar slowly crawled back down the tree. He was relaxed and happy from a wonderful day spent in the tree. +Once upon a time there was a foolish little rabbit. It hopped around the jungle looking for something good to eat. But it couldn't find anything. + +The poor little rabbit became so hungry that it had to find shelter. So it hopped into a dark cave and made itself very small and cozy. + +Inside the cave, the rabbit suddenly came across something very tasty. Eating and eating, it gobbled up the food until it was full. Even better, it found some wild carrots there too, enough to last it a while. + +So now the foolish little rabbit was happy and had a warm shelter and plenty to eat. And it stayed there happily ever after! +One day, Jenny went to the park with her mommy. She was excited to see the deer. But when she got there, the deer was wet. Jenny did not know why the deer was wet and began to panic. She asked her mommy why the deer was wet, but her mommy only said she didn't know. So Jenny asked the park ranger, but he couldn't answer either. Suddenly, the sky opened up and it began to rain. Then Jenny knew why the deer was wet - he must have tried to hide from the rain! Jenny was relieved that her question was answered, and the deer was safe in the forest. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She had an itch she couldn't scratch. + +Her mom saw her, so she came over. She wanted to encourage her little girl. She said softly, "It's okay. You can scratch your little itch". + +The girl was relieved. She reached up and scratched the little itch on her arm. + +She felt much better! Her mom was so happy she gave her a big hug. + +The little girl decided she would encourage her mom too. She said, "Mom, you look thin today. Let's have a hug and eat some lunch together". + +So the girl and her mom had a big hug and ate lunch together. They felt happy and loved. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight named Fred. He was a kind knight and always wanted to help people. + +One day, Fred was walking around the countryside when he heard a sound. It was loud and came from a nearby cave. He went to investigate what was causing the sound, and he was excited. + +When Fred went inside the cave, he found a group of aliens discussing something. He was a bit scared, but he was brave and decided to stay. He listened to their discussion and he soon discovered that they were discussing a metal. He was very curious about that metal, but he also knew that he couldn't help them. + +So, Fred said goodbye to the aliens and left the cave. As he walked away, he thought about the brave thing he had done. He smiled at himself and continued his journey. +Once upon a time there was a happy little boy. He was always having fun, dancing and playing. One day he went to the park with his mum. + +He saw two children playing and he wanted to join them. He ran over and said a big hello. They all had a great time. + +The children asked the boy what was his favorite word. He said, "Laugh!" + +The kids all laughed and had a great time. He was very proud to have made them laugh. + +At the end of the day, he said goodbye to the children. He waved goodbye as he ran back to his mum. They laughed and hugged as they walked home together. He was a very happy boy. +Once there was a little bunny. The bunny was so sleepy, she hopped around looking for a place to rest. Everywhere she looked was too busy and noisy, so she hopped and hopped until she came to a mechanic’s shop. + +The mechanic was busy fixing cars, but he saw the little bunny hopping around. He opened the door and said, “Come in, sweet bunny. You can nap on this pillow.†The bunny was so happy, she hopped inside and curled up on the pillow. + +The mechanic tiptoed away, so he wouldn’t wake the sleepy bunny. He worked on the cars until the bunny woke up, refreshed and happy. Then the bunny hopped out of the shop and was on her way! +Once there was a man who ignored everyone around him. He would not talk to his friends or family, but instead he just looked away when they tried to talk to him. One day, a little girl came over to ask the man a question. But the man didn't answer her. The girl was confused, so she went over to her mom and asked "Why did the man ignore me?" Her mom said, "He didn't ignore you, he's just too weak to talk." So the girl asked her mom, "What does 'weak' mean?" + +Her mom took out a big book from the shelf and said, "It means he doesn't have the strength to do something. In this case, he didn't have the strength to talk to you." The girl was happy with the answer and smiled. She gave the man a big hug, and he beamed. + +The girl now knew what 'weak' meant, so she decided to always remember it. She wrote the word 'weak' and its definition in her dictionary, and she was never confused by the word again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted to try something new and eat yogurt. Her mum said no, it was too weird. The little girl wanted to try it so much that she asked again and again. Finally her mum allowed her to try it. + +The little girl couldn't believe it. She was so excited, she ran to the shop and bought a big tub of yogurt. She couldn't wait to eat it at home. + +When she got back her mum said she had to take just a tiny spoonful of yogurt at first, just to make sure she liked it. The little girl agreed and took a tiny spoonful. She was surprised! It was delicious! + +From then on, the little girl had yogurt every day and she loved it. Her mum was so happy to see her daughter try something new. +Once there was a man who had a funny engine. He wanted to fix it. But he didn't know how. So he asked his friend for help. His friend said he could fix it. + +The man was so happy. He asked his friend to come over and help him. They spent the day trying to fix the funny engine. They worked and worked. They tried different things. They moved things around and changed things. + +Finally the engine started working! The man and his friend were so happy. Now the man could use the funny engine again. He thanked his friend for fixing his engine. They both laughed and were so excited. It was so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was walking down the street when he saw a jug. He was surprised to see how filthy it was. He decided to pick it up and take it home. + +But when he tried to lift it, it was too heavy! He stopped walking and started to think. Then, he decided to see if he could fill it up with sand. + +He went to the sandpit and started to fill it. As it got heavier, he had to stop several times to take a break. Finally, he finished the job! + +He was so happy and excited to carry the jug back home. But when he got there, he was surprised to find something even better – his family had filled it with water! It was so cold and yummy! + +The little boy was so glad that he had decided to pick up the filthy jug. He had an even better treat waiting for him at home! +Once there was a little girl named Emily. She was only three years old. One day, when she went for a walk with her mom, she saw a chicken. She asked her mom a question: "Mom, what is that?" Her mom said, "That is a chicken". Emily asked again, "What does a chicken do?" Her mom answered, "Chickens cluck and lay eggs." Emily was very honest and said, "That sounds fun. Can I pet the chicken?" Her mom answered, "Yes, you can pet the chicken, but don't get too close". So Emily walked up to the chicken, said hello and patted it gently. The chicken clucked and didn't mind at all. Emily smiled and said, "Thank you for the honest answer, Mom!" +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tom. Tom was very intelligent and loved his birthday. Every year on his birthday Tom would rush around and get ready for the special day. He would put on his special birthday shirt and go outside to play. + +Tom would always want to rush over to the park to play with his friends. He would run around and enjoy playing games in the sun. He would often say, "I'm so excited, today is my birthday!" + +After playing in the park Tom would rush home and have birthday cake. He would have lots of fun blowing out the candles on the cake. All his family and friends would join in and sing the birthday song. + +Tom loved his birthday and was very happy every year. He loved feeling so intelligent and excited on his special day. His birthday was the best day of the year! +Once upon a time, there was a very old man. He was ancient. He had a pet kitty who loved to zoom around and play. +One day, the old man took his kitty to the vet. The vet said that the kitty was injured, and needed to wear a bandage. +The old man put a bandage on the kitty, but the kitty didn't like it, so the old man took it off. +Then the old man saw the kitty zooming around the room, happy and healthy again! +The old man and the kitty lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They went to the beach on the weekends. At the beach, they had many adventures. The beach was unknown to them but they soon found it to be a place of wonder. + +The dad was always picking up shells and playing in the sand while the mom laid in the sun and read a book. The kids loved to go wading in the water and jumping the waves. Each time they got out of the water, they kissed the sand before they walked back to the beach blanket. + +At the end of the day, the family hugged each other, gave big kisses, and watched the sun dip below the horizon. They all felt lucky to have come to such a beautiful, unknown beach. It was a happy day for everyone! +Once upon a time, there lived a boy who was very smart. He had a special brain that was able to do modern things. Every day he received new things to learn and do. + +One day, he received a present. He was so excited and opened it immediately. Inside the box, he found a special hat. He tried it on, and was amazed to find that it made him even smarter. + +He received lots of new ideas and knowledge and his brain started working faster. He could now do more modern things, like invent things and solve puzzles. He was very proud of himself. + +The boy kept wearing his hat everyday and soon became known as the smartest boy in town. He was always finding ways to improve his skills. He was very proud of his modern brain and enjoyed showing everyone how smart he was. + +The end. +Mama and Papa had something special they wanted to add to their family. Mama and Papa went looking for a special piece. When they found it, they were so excited. + +When they got home, it was still light outside. Mama and Papa opened the box. Out came a warm, fuzzy piece. It was a puppy. + +Mama and Papa were so happy. They tickled the puppy and played with it in the yard. It liked to jump and bark in the grass. + +Mama and Papa added the puppy to their family. Now, every day they go for walks, play with toys, and have lots of fun. The puppy made them feel so warm inside. +One day, Sammy saw an old porch on the far side of the field. He thought it looked very fun and jumped right in. He wanted to solve the puzzle of what was up there. + +But when he stepped onto the porch, he felt something really harsh. He saw some big, scary spiders, and he started to cry. + +Suddenly, an old farmer came out to the porch. He was really kind and patient. He slowly moved the spiders out of the way, and he showed Sammy that it was safe to play. + +The farmer even showed Sammy some of the things he could do on the porch, like rolling down the hill and looking for bugs. + +Sammy was so happy, he thanked the farmer for helping him solve the mystery of the harsh porch! +The shy rail was stretched out in front of the two kids. Billy and Sally had fun pushing the rail back and forth all day. Finally, when the sun started to go down and the sky lit up with orange, it was time to end their game. They placed the rail back in its spot and said goodbye, running to their houses to get ready for dinner. + +But while they were eating, they could still hear the rail, creaking in the wind. It sounded so lonely out there. So, when their dinner ended, they decided to go back outside and play with the rail again. As they pushed it back and forth, it seemed so happy and seemed to smile at them. + +The sun got lower in the sky, and it was time for the kids to go home again. This time, they said goodbye to the rail, feeling as if it was their shy friend. As they walked away, the rail stayed, alone in the wind, but happy to have had the company of two friends for a while that day. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Dan. He was playing in his bedroom. Dan decided to run all around the room, up and down and around. As he ran up and around, he looked at the clear ceiling. It was so high and he couldn't reach it. After running around for a while, Dan started to get tired. He stopped and looked up at the clear ceiling again. It was so high, but he knew he could not reach it. He smiled and lay down on the floor. He had so much fun running around his bedroom. +Once upon a time there was a fish who lived in the sea. Everyday he would swim around searching for food. One day the fish spotted a rare stone on the ocean floor. He was so excited! He wanted to dive down and get it. With one big splash he jumped into the water. He swam quickly and grabbed the rare stone. He was so proud! He brought it back to the surface and showed it to all his fish friends. From that day on, the fish was known as the brave fish who found the rare stone. +Once there was a squirrel. He was sad because he was all alone. Then one day, someone came by and saw the squirrel. They stopped and smiled at the squirrel. The squirrel was still sad, but very curious, so it came closer. The person reached out their hand, and the squirrel cautiously lifted it. The person gently lifted the squirrel and held it in their arms. The squirrel felt safe and happy. It snuggled in, grateful for the warmth. + +The person carried the squirrel to a nearby tree where it could play and say hello to other squirrels. The squirrel jumped from their arms and happily ran up the tree. The squirrel lifted its tail and waved goodbye. + +The squirrel was no longer sad. It was full of joy and contentment. The person smiled and watched the squirrel as it ran with its new friends to play. +Once upon a time there was a shy copper. He was very small and happy, but he was also feeling very lonely and scared. He wanted to find a friend. + +One day, he made a decision. He shrank and hid under a giant mushroom. He was so scared, he almost didn't come out again. + +But suddenly he heard some friendly voices. They were small like him and very friendly. He came out from under the mushroom and discovered that he had found some new friends. + +The friends were so happy to see him. He kept shrinking so nothing bad could happen and then growing so that he and his friends could have lots of fun together. + +From then on, the shy copper and his new friends were best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a very lucky girl. Her name was Angela and she was four years old. + +One day, Angela wanted to go visit the ocean. She got to the beach, and she was so excited! The ocean was such a huge place, and there were so many cool things to look at. + +Angela saw the waves crashing against the shore and the colourful fish swimming in the water. She was amazed! She even saw a dolphin jumping up and down in the ocean, and she couldn't believe her eyes. + +Then, out of nowhere, a rainbow appeared in the sky. Angela was so lucky to see it display across the ocean! + +Everyone agreed that Angela had a really special day. She was so glad that she got to see the ocean and all its beauty! +John was sad. Everything was black and dead. He wanted to search for something to make him happy. He searched through the park and asked everyone he saw, but no one knew what he was looking for. + +Finally, he found some bright, alive yellow flowers. He was so happy, he wanted to hug them. He reached out his arms, feeling the sunshine warming his face. + +Just then he heard a loud noise in the distance. He looked around curiously, but he couldn't find the source. He began to search the sky, but all he could see were clouds. John was disappointed, but he kept searching. + +Suddenly, a bright, beautiful blue bird flew right in front of his face. John was amazed! He wanted to keep looking at it, but it flew away so quickly. + +John was happy now. The dead, black things were forgotten. He smiled and watched the blue bird fly away into the sky. +Once there was a hunter who was big and strong. He was a huge hunter! One day he was walking in the forest when he heard a noise. He looked around and saw a giant bear! The hunter was scared, but he knew he had to be brave. He said, "Hey bear, what are you doing here?" + +The bear looked at the hunter. He was surprised to hear the hunter talk. The bear said, "I am here looking for food." The hunter was brave and said, "I think it's time for you to go now." The bear agreed and slowly walked away. + +The hunter was very happy. He knew he had been brave and could now go home safely. He was proud of himself. As he walked home, he heard a noise again. But this time it was even bigger! He looked up and saw a huge eagle flying in the sky. The hunter said, "Wow, that is one huge bird!" He smiled and kept walking home. +There were two friends, Jake and Molly. They were walking along and Jake noticed something different. Everything was so clean and sparkly! He admired how nice it was and said to Molly, “Look at this! It is so clean!†+ +Molly said, “Yes it is. I think it is because everyone is studying for their exams.†She pointed to a group of children carrying books and writing notes. + +Jake admired how hard they were working and said, “Studying like that must be hard, but it’s important!†+ +Molly nodded and said, “Yes it’s really important. That’s why you have to admire them for working hard!†+ +Then the two friends smiled and continued to admire the clean, sparkly world around them. +One day, Bill and his mum went to the park. Bill was excited as it was his birthday! When they arrived at the park, Bill's mum took out a big stack of presents from her bag. Bill was thrilled! He carefully opened each box and found lots of fun things inside. He couldn't believe it! + +The day was beautiful and there were lots of other children playing in the park. Bill raced around with them, playing games and laughing. As the sun started to set, Bill's mum told everyone it was time to celebrate Bill's birthday. + +Bill's mum set out the presents on the ground in a big stack. She got out some party hats and everyone put them on. Everyone was nosy to see what was in the presents. Bill spent the evening opening all his presents and playing games with his friends. It was the best birthday ever! +Once upon a time, there was a big farm. All the animals lived there. They played together and ate lots of yummy food. + +One day, one of the animals looked very tired. The others saw he was dead. They were sad. + +The farmer saw the dead animal and said, "We must take care of our farm and all the animals who live here." + +The farmer put the dead animal in a special place and the other animals looked after it. + +The farmer said that the animals should always look after each other, so that nothing like this would ever happen again on the farm. + +The animals all agreed and now they are all happy and look after each other. +Once upon a time there lived a hedge. Every day the hedge would look out into the bright sunshine and feel so very happy. + +One day, the hedge was feeling very hot and dry. The sun had been shining on him all day, so he started to feel a bit thirsty. + +So the hedge asked his friend, the wind, if he knew of anything that could help. The wind thought very hard, and then blew a message across the sky. "There's a spicy drink that will quench your thirst," he said. + +So with a gust of wind, the hedge jumped as high as he could and landed right in the middle of a spicy drink! The spice made him feel even thirstier, but when he finally finished it all, he felt so much better! The hedge was quenched and dry, and more happy than ever before. +Tommy loved animals. One of his favorite animals was the turkey. He liked to watch them escape from their fence in the farm. One day he saw something funny. A turkey had escaped from the farm and was running on the street! Tommy was so excited. + +He followed the turkey for a few blocks, until it went into a park. Tommy was a little scared. He was only three years old. But he wanted to stay and watch the turkey. They had so much fun! The turkey ran around and made Tommy laugh. + +After a while they both got tired. Tommy said goodbye to the turkey and went back home. He was so happy that he had seen the turkey escape. He always remembered that funny and fun adventure. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named John. John liked to play outside in the sunshine, but he liked to go fishing even more. He always asked his mom to take him fishing, but she said he was too young. Then one day, his mom had a surprise for him – a fishing rod! She smiled as she handed him the rod, and he was so happy. He went outside to the pond, but he didn't know how to cast his line. + +Suddenly, a voice came from behind him. It was the boy's uncle, and he had come to help him. The uncle showed him how to "send" the line out into the pond with the rod. When the boy threw the line into the water, he felt so proud of himself. He held the rod steady and waited. + +Soon, he felt a tug on the line and he knew he had caught a fish. He pulled up the line and there was a big, happy fish on the end. He showed the fish to his uncle, who said it was a spoiled fish. John was so excited that he had caught a fish by himself. He took the fish back home and showed his mom. She was so proud of him! After that, she let him go fishing every day. He loved his fishing rod and the trips to the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved to roll. No matter where she went, she rolled around and around like a ball. One day, she rolled into a strange room. Inside the room, she heard a funny noise. She looked around and saw a large box in the corner. She decided to roll up to it and took a peek inside. + +To her surprise, she saw a small pretend animal making the noise! It was a fake toy that looked very real. She giggled and started to play with the toy. The noise it made made her laugh and she rolled around the room with it. + +The girl and the fake toy quickly became friends. Whenever the girl went out, she always made sure the fake toy came with her and they rolled around together all the time! +Kiara was a very happy girl. Every morning, she woke up with a smile on her face. One day, when she woke up, she noticed something special outside her house. It was a post! On the post there was a big sign made of paper, and it was colourful and fun. Kiara was very excited, so she ran out to see it. + +When she got close, she saw that the post was full of happy messages. They said, "Be grateful for today." Kiara felt so grateful and excited. She wanted everyone to feel the same way, so she quickly ran inside and got some crayons and paper. Then, she spread the happy messages around her neighbourhood. + +Kiara was so proud of herself, and everyone was grateful that she spread happiness to the world. She beamed with pride, and she knew she made the world a better place. +One day a little boy was so excited to go outside and play because it was a warm, sunny day. He put on his shoes and went outside, where he saw a large ball. He picked it up and went to show his Mom. + +He said, "Mama, look at the large ball!" She introduced the ball to his newest friend, a big red dog named Win. Win and the boy started to play with the ball together. + +First, Win ran after the ball and the boy laughed as Win chased it. Then, Win dropped the ball and the boy chased after it. They played and played until the sun went down. + +When it was time for bed, the boy was very happy because he had made a new friend. He gave Win a hug and said, "Goodnight, Win!" Win was happy to have made a new friend too. sometimes Win came to play and they always played with the large ball. + +The boy and Win were best friends and they introduced each other to lots of fun activities. They were very happy together. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She searched high and low, but she couldn't find the right way. Then, one day, she found a sack by the riverbank that had something impressive stuffed inside. She opened the sack and found a map with a marked route. She knew this was the way she was looking for. + +The girl carefully packed the sack on her back and followed the path. She had no idea what adventure would await her. She walked through forests, fields and rivers, until she finally came to a clearing. To her surprise, she came across a big pond with a tree right in the middle. + +The girl was so impressed by this sight. She shouted "This is the perfect place for a picnic". She unpacked the sack and spread a blanket on the ground in front of the tree. She spent the whole day singing, laughing, and eating delicious food from the sack. + +At the end of the day, the sun was setting and it was time for the girl to go home. She packed her things away in the sack and continued on her way with a big smile on her face. She knew now that she could have amazing adventures anytime she wanted. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Belle. She was 3 years old and very curious. One day she heard about a special place called a library. Belle had never seen a library before and she was excited to visit. + +Belle and her mom went to the library. When Belle saw the big doors she began to tremble. Inside the library it was modern and filled with books. Belle's mom told her that she could read any book she wanted. Belle was so happy! + +Belle picked up a few books and climbed into her mom's lap. She curled up with the books in her arms, feeling cozy and safe. The library was so quiet and calm. Belle loved it, she never wanted to leave. They stayed in the library for hours, reading and learning all kinds of things. + +In the end, Belle had a wonderful time at the library and was so proud of herself for reading so many books. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Mia and Sam. Mia was very eager to go out and play. Sam was worried as he had too much to do. + +Mia had a great idea. She said "Let's plant a carrot". Sam liked this and was very eager to help. They went to the garden and got some soil. They put it in a pot and planted the carrot. + +Then they watered it carefully every day. After a few days the carrot began to grow. Sam was very happy and he was no longer worried. + +Mia and Sam looked after the carrot for days and days until it was big and ripe. They were both so excited and eager to eat it. They both laughed out loud as they shared the carrot. + +It was the best carrot ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He liked to pick flowers and play outside. One day, there was a storm and Jack was scared. He saw the lightning in the sky and he was really scared. He wanted to go inside and so his mommy let him. But Jack wished he could stay outside and watch the lightning. + +The next day, Jack went outside again. He was determined to watch the lightning and not be scared. He looked up at the sky and there it was, a huge lightning bolt! He was amazed but then he remembered how scared he was the day before. He felt a little hurt and wished he had been brave enough to stay outside. + +That night, Jack felt so much regret that he couldn't stay outside during the storm. He wanted to be brave, but he just wasn't. He was so upset that he cried, and he wished he could go back and try again. + +And ever since then, Jack never regretted not being brave during that storm. He reminds himself that he he can learn from it and try to be brave next time. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Stacy who was very intelligent. She had a favorite drawer in her room that she liked to put special toys and trinkets in it. Every night before she went to bed, Stacy would open the drawer and put her favorite stuffed animal in so she could be cuddled at night. + +One day, Stacy was playing in her room and her older brother started to tease her about her drawer. He said that it was stupid for her to put her toys in it and suggested that she give it away. Stacy didn't like the idea, so she decided to lie to her brother and tell him the drawer belonged to the family for a long time. + +The brother didn't believe her and started to laugh. But Stacy was very clever and she told her brother that if he found a secret note in the drawer, then she would prove it was hers. + +Miraculously, Stacy found a note in her drawer, carefully hidden by her grandparent. She showed the note to her brother who was amazed. He agreed that Stacy was very intelligent and stopped teasing her about her drawer. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna. She was three years old, and very glad. One day, her mum mentioned a jet to her. + +Anna was super excited! She had never seen a jet before! She dreamed about where it might take her. Maybe it could fly her to the moon! + +But it wasn't to be. Mum said she couldn't go on the jet, she had to stay at home. + +But Anna was still glad. She knew that one day, maybe when she was bigger, she'd get to go in a jet and see the world. + +The End +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ella. She had big, brown eyes and was always very curious. She was three years old and loved exploring. + +One day, Ella and her daddy went for a walk in the woods. As they were walking, they heard an eerie sound coming from the depths of the trees. Ella stopped to stare at the noise. She looked very worried. + +Her daddy put his arm around her shoulders and said, "Let's take a closer look, Ella." Daddy grabbed her hand and they crept closer towards the noise. As they got closer, Ella saw a huge, yellow bird. It looked like it was stuck in a bush. + +"That's a tip bird" said daddy. "It must have been trying to find food and its tip got stuck. Let's try and help it out." + +Ella watched as her daddy got closer to the tip bird. She held her breath and stared in amazement as the tip bird flew away, free! Ella smiled and laughed with joy. + +Later on, Ella and her daddy went home. Ella felt proud for helping the tip bird. As they hugged goodbye, Ella could feel her daddy's worried eyes on her. But she knew that, together, they could help anything. +Max was a 3 year old who loved animals. He loved them so much that he wanted to be a zookeeper one day. +Max dreamed of being close to all the animals he loved. One day, when the sun was high up in the sky, Max went on an adventure to the zoo. +Max was so excited to go, but he forgot to bring a sign so he could find his way back. On the way back, he could hear a loud and scary roar. Max was scared for a moment, but he soon realized that it was only the lion in his cage. +Max was so pleased to see the lion, he felt brave and confident to find his way back home. He carefully looked around for a useful sign he could use to guide him back. Finally, Max saw a sign that said the zoo and he was delighted. +Lead by the sign, Max walked all the way home and was so happy to have had an exciting and successful adventure. +One day, a little girl named Zoey was playing in the park. All the trees were big and green and the sun was bright and warm. Suddenly, she heard a dull bell ringing very far away. She couldn't see where the sound was coming from. + +All of a sudden, a big truck started to speed past her. It was going so fast! She could see the bell on it, ringing loudly as it moved. She had never seen a truck move so quickly before. + +But then, just as quickly as it had started, the truck stopped at the red light. The dull bell ringing ended and the truck sat still. Zoey watched in amazement as it soon sped away again. She couldn't wait to tell her mom and dad what she had seen! +Once upon a time there was a brave dog. His name was Spot. One day Spot was in the garden and he noticed something on the ground. It was a out-of-place rock! Spot was brave and wanted to remove it so he used his paw and pushed it. But the rock wouldn't move! Spot tried and tried again, but the rock just wouldn't move. Suddenly, Spot saw his dad walking by the garden. He asked his dad to help remove the rock. His dad was very strong and tried to move the rock, but it still didn't come off. So, Spot decided to help his dad. Together, they pushed and pulled the rock until finally, it came off the ground! Spot and his dad were so proud and Spot was very brave. They both high-fived and ran inside to celebrate. +John saw something bright and warm. He walked over to it and saw it was the fireplace! He put his hands together and rubbed them together near the warm fireplace. He smiled as he felt the warmth. He thought it was the best thing ever. + +Just then, John heard something. He looked all around the room, but he couldn't see anyone. He suddenly realised that someone was ringing a bell. He went over to the bell and saw a deaf cat sitting there. He went over and carefully rubbed the cat's back. The cat purred, happy that someone was giving it some attention. + +John was glad he could help the deaf cat. He enjoyed rubbing the cat's back and watching it purr. He looked back at the fireplace and smiled, happy to have something warm and cozy to look at. He knew he'd be nice and warm all night long. +Once upon a time there was a little bird. He was looking for a home. He flew around and saw a port. The port looked harmless so the bird decided to stay. He flew down and hopped around the port looking for something to eat. He was so happy to find some yummy dishes. + +Suddenly the little bird heard some loud noises. He was scared and looked around. He saw some big boats coming in and out of the port. He was so scared and he flew away. + +The little bird kept looking for a new home. He flew to a nearby river and saw some rocks. He was happy. He hopped around, looking for food and saw some fish swimming. He was so happy. + +The little bird found a nice and safe home by the river. From now on, he flew around the river looking for food and enjoying his new home. He felt safe and happy near the rocks by the river. +Once upon a time there was a neighbor who was very poor. She didn't have any money and she didn't have any food. She was so hungry that she would walk around the neighbourhood looking for anything she could eat. + +One day, she was walking and she saw an apple tree in someone's backyard. She was so excited to find something to eat. She carefully climbed the tree and marked the apple she wanted with a big X using a stick. She picked the apple and ate it and felt very happy. + +The next day, the neighbor was walking around again when she saw the same apple tree. She was so excited to have found food again and she marked the apple she wanted and picked it. But then she heard a voice say, "What are you doing?" It was the neighbour who owned the apple tree! He was very angry that someone was stealing his apples. + +The poor neighbour was so embarrassed and quickly apologized and ran away. He thought to himself that he would never steal from his neighbour again. Always remember, it's nice to share and to never take something that doesn't belong to you! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She loved to play with her favourite toy; a bright red toy car. But one day, when Amy pressed the button to make the car move, nothing happened. + +She said "What's wrong?" She was so sad that her car wasn't working. + +Fortunately, her dad was there to help. He found the broken button, and said "Don't worry, I can fix it for you." He was very clever and soon he had fixed the button with some strong tape. + +Amy was so happy! She pressed the button and the car made a loud noise. She giggled and smiled, and said "Thank you, Daddy!" + +Daddy smiled and said "You're welcome! Now let's go show mummy how loud it is!" +Once upon a time there was a boy named Dave. His coat was very big, but it was dry. Every day Dave went outside to play. He loved to eat. + +One day he was outside and his coat got wet. Dave was sad. But he kept playing. He forgot all about his coat. + +When it was time to go home, Dave's mom noticed his coat was wet. She put it in the dryer so Dave would be warm and dry. + +The dryer was loud. While it was running, Dave and his mom had a snack. They ate cookies and drank lemonade. + +When the dryer was done, Dave's coat was nice and dry. He was happy. He put his coat on and went outside to play. Dave was warm and had a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time there was a kind and polite comet in the night sky. One day, the comet saw something very special happening. A little 3 year-old child was reaching up as high as she could and trying to squeeze the stars. The comet was so amazed at how brave and polite the child was that it swooped down from the night sky to give the little girl an extra special surprise. + +The comet flew in front of the child, and the little girl was so happy. She giggled and shouted in delight as it flew around her in the dark sky. The comet gave the child a gentle squeeze and then it winked and flew away, twinkling in the night sky. + +The child watched the comet dance in the night sky and couldn't believe her eyes. She felt so lucky to find such kind and polite stars. She waved goodbye to the stars and smiled, knowing she could always look up at the night sky and feel the gentle squeeze of the comet in her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a wild cat who was very brave. He didn't mind taking risks and liked challenging himself. One day he decided to dare himself to explore a dark, spooky cave. He put on his brave face and stepped inside. + +Soon he found himself in an emergency! There were loud noises and strange animals. He wanted to leave, but he was scared. The cat thought for a few minutes and then he remembered… He was very brave and he can do anything! + +So, the cat gathered all his courage and started exploring the cave. He found lots of exciting things like sparkly rocks and different kinds of animals. Every now and then, he stopped to listen for any danger. But he made it all the way to the back of the cave. + +When he emerged from the cave, all of his friends were so surprised. His bravery made them all so proud and they cheered for him. He was glad he dared to explore the wild cave and was happy that he was brave enough to do it. He was the bravest cat in town! +Mama and Daddy were getting ready to go on a special trip. They were so excited! They both packed their bags, and Mama smiled when she was finished. "Are we ready?" she asked. + +Daddy checked his list. "We're almost there," he said. "Let's go look at the price." + +Mama and Daddy trotted off to the store to check the price. The number was unknown, but that was ok. They knew they had enough money. + +Next, they prepared the car. Daddy filled it with gas while Mama put their bags in the back. Then they each gave the car a hug and drove off. + +The special trip was a lot of fun. Mama and Daddy felt so happy and lucky. And when it was all over, they felt ready to go home. +Once there was a little girl named Ella. She was only three years old and loved playing in her garden. One day Ella was outside playing with her toys when she saw some soil in the corner of the garden. She wanted to make something fun with it, but was a bit weak and felt unsure about it. + +Just then Ella's dad came outside and saw her. He wanted to encourage Ella, so he said "Look Ella, there is some soil, let's see if you can make something with it." Ella felt stronger and paid attention to what her Dad said. Together they created something amazing with the soil and Ella was so happy. + +Ella's dad praised her and told her how well she did. He said she was very brave and clever. Ella was so proud and felt so happy. From then on she was always eager to make something new with the soil in her garden. Ella's dad continued to encourage her to follow her dreams and be brave. +The sun was orange in the sky. The grass in the garden was green and the flowers were colourful. + +One day it started to rain. The rain was light and it made the garden smell nice. + +The little girl wanted to create something special. She had a bright idea. She took some of the rain and put it in a cup. She then put some of the colourful flowers in the cup too. + +The girl looked happy. She had created a cup of rain with colourful flowers. + +The little girl loved the cup of rain. She watched the rain drop down from the sky and into the cup. She laughed and smiled seeing the cup of rain. + +The little girl was very proud of what she had created. The orange sun was proud too. +One day, mommy brought home a broken toy. She said to her 3 year old "Time to repair the toy". The little boy found some tools. He carefully fixed the toy and made it work again. When he was done, mommy clapped and said "Good job fixing the toy!". + +The next day, mommy said she had to send some mail. She gave the little boy an envelope to take to the post office. He held it carefully and walked to the post office. There he gave the mail to a nice man. Then he came home and said "I mailed the mail". Mommy said "great job!" + +At the end of the day, the little boy found a dead butterfly. He felt so sad. He said to mommy "Can I repair it?". Mommy said, "No honey, the butterfly is dead and will never fly again". The little boy was sad, but he found a special box and put the butterfly in it. Then he brought it outside and buried it where he thought it might be happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had to leave his home. His name was Jack and he was very scared. But he was also brave. + +Jack took his things and left his home for a shelter. The shelter was safe and reliable. He was happy that he found a place to stay. + +At the shelter, there was a warm bed and good food to eat. He also met some other people who were living there. Jack was very happy he found such a safe and reliable shelter. + +The people in the shelter helped Jack find a home of his own and he was soon long gone from the shelter. + +Jack thanked the people of the shelter for their care and help. He was so glad he had such a reliable shelter to stay in when he needed it most. +One day, a stubborn little girl wanted to catch the lightning in a jar. She had heard that if she managed this, the result would be a beautiful glow. + +The little girl grabbed a jar and waited for a storm. When the storm came, she held out her jar and followed each streak of lightning across the sky. + +After a lot of waiting, the little girl was lucky and the lightning hit the jar. The jar started to glow brightly and the little girl was so excited she ran inside to show her mom. + +Together, they watched the beautiful glow for a long time. When the glow faded, the little girl was proud of her special result. She called it her lightning jar and made a shield to protect it. +The big thunder made LuLu scared. She ran to her mom's room and saw her mom was wearing a purple dress. She felt happy when she saw her mom, but then LuLu noticed that something was wrong. Her mom was crying and LuLu started to cry too. + +"What's wrong mommy?" she asked. + +"Daddy spoiled my dress," mommy said. + +LuLu was so sad for her mom. She didn't understand how Daddy could spoil the pretty purple dress. But she hugged her mom and tried to make her mom feel better. + +After a while, Mommy stopped crying and gave LuLu a big hug. "I love you, LuLu," she said. + +LuLu felt much better. She knew that no matter how much thunder came, she and her mom would always love each other. +Once there was a happy little boy called Jack. He had lots of toys and played with them every day. But Jack had lots of questions in his head. + +He wanted to know what success was and why people work so hard. He turned to his mummy for help. She gave him a big smile and shrugged. + +“Success comes when you do something with your time,†she explained. “If you pick up a knife, you could use it to make a wooden toy or picking herbs. It’s up to you.†+ +Jack smiled. He picked up his knife, some wood and some herbs. He tried again and again, but nothing happened. Then he remembered what his mummy said about success. + +He kept trying and after a few tries, he made a stunning wooden toy. He was so excited; he had been successful! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jim. They loved to watch the animals in the forest. One day they went to the forest and looked around. Jack saw a hook and thought it would be fun to play with. He took the hook and asked Jim to watch it for him. + +Jim said "Yes", but he was feeling very naughty! He threw the hook far away and ran off. Jack looked for his hook for a long time, but he couldn't find it. He started to cry, but then he heard Jim laughing. Jim had been watching him search for the hook and found it funny. + +Jack was very angry and said "That was naughty, Jim!" He made Jim help him look for the hook until they finally found it. + +From then on, Jim remembered never to be naughty again. They were happy to be back together with the hook and they watched the animals in the forest again. +One day, a girl went out with her mom and dad. They wanted to go on a jog. So they all put on their shoes and the little girl was so excited! + +They went outside and started jogging. Together they were discover many new things. They saw birds, butterflies and some squirrels. They even found a hole in the ground, which the girl thought was very important. + +After jogging for a while, the little girl was tired and needed a break. Her mom and dad suggested going to the playground. And when they got there, the little girl discovered her favorite swing. It was so fun! + +The family had a great time jogging and discovering things together. It was very important for the little girl to spend time with her parents and to learn about the world. +Suddenly, it happened. A friend was here! She had a big smile and was very happy. She waved at the 3 year old and said "Hello." The 3 year old smiled back. + +The 3 year old and her friend played together. The friend was patient, waiting for the 3 year old to understand how to play the games. They laughed and had fun. The 3 year old learned a lot from the friend. + +Finally, it was time for the friend to go home. The 3 year old was sad. The friend gave the 3 year old a hug and said goodbye. The 3 year old was happy again, because she knew the friend would visit soon. +Once upon a time there was a little cop. He was brown and very brave. Every day he wanted to share his things with others. He offered his red ball to a tired dog who wanted to play. He gave his toy car to a baby duck who wanted to play with something new. + +One day the little cop met a sad bear. The bear had no friends and was all alone. The little cop wanted to help so he shared his hug with the bear. The bear was so happy and suddenly he had lots of friends. + +The little cop was very proud of himself. He was glad he could share with everyone. Sharing made the little cop happy! +John was very scared. He looked at the machine in front of him and felt embarrassed. His heart was pounding. The machine was huge and made a lot of noise. He didn't know what it was, so he was scared. + +John's mom came and smiled. She patted John on the head and said, "Don't be scared. It's just a washing machine. I can show you how to use it." + +John smiled and felt better. He was no longer embarrassed and he was no longer scared. He now knew what the machine was, so he was brave enough to watch as his mom showed him how to use it. He was amazed at all the different buttons and dials on it, but he thought he could remember how to work it. + +John smiled proudly as he watched the machine doing its job. He had learned how to use it and he was no longer embarrassed or scared. +Once upon a time there was a very smart bird who lived in a nest. Each day it flew high up in the sky and made its way around the world. + +One particular day it was very tired from all of its adventures and decided to take a nap. So, the bird flew back to its nest and tucked itself into bed. It closed its eyes and drifted off to dreamland. + +As the bird was snoozing, it felt a warm feeling of comfort. It was so warm, in fact, that the bird slept until late into the afternoon. When it awoke, the bird remembered how comfy and safe it felt when it was tucked away in its nest. + +So, the very smart bird decided to go back there each day to take a nap - and it has been napping there ever since! +Once upon a time there was a powerful bird. One day the bird flew to a very tall tree. At the top of the tree there was a measure. The measure was so high the bird could barely even see it. + +The bird flew up, up, up until it was almost near the measure. Suddenly, the wind started to get stronger and stronger. The powerful bird used its wings to fly even higher, but it was too strong. The bird fell back to the ground. + +The bird tried again. This time it flew slowly and carefully. This time it made it to the measure. The bird was happy it made it so far. The bird flew back down safely and thanked the wind for being so powerful. +Once, there was a rag. It was a very unhappy rag and it was very spoiled. The rag felt like no one would ever want it. + +Then one day, a little boy picked it up. He looked at it carefully and smiled. + +The little boy took the rag and started to build. He used it to make a bed for his toy rabbit. He also used it to make a cozy pillow. + +The rag was so happy! It was filled with joy and was no longer so spoiled. The rag had been built into something special and it felt loved. + +The boy and the rag were best friends and they both enjoyed playing together. + +The end. +It started to rain. Big drops of water came from the sky, splashing loudly on the ground. Mama put on a big coat and took the best umbrella she could find. + +Mama and Baby went outside, walking very carefully. The rain was so fierce. Baby was shaking, feeling a shock of coldness all over her body. Mama hugged Baby close and they walked towards the store. + +The rain didn't stop. They had to cross a puddle, but Mama was careful to help Baby jump over it. After they made it to the store, they waited inside until the rain stopped. + +Finally, it stopped raining. The sky cleared up and the sun was shining again. Mama and Baby cheered, so happy to be able to go for a walk. They went for a long walk and laughed and played the whole time. +Once upon a time, there was a lizard. He was an impressive lizard. He could do lots of amazing things. One day, he spotted a nice tree. He wanted to climb up it. He scampered to the tree and started to climb. He made it all the way to the top! Everyone below was really impressed. He waved his arms and said hello. Then, he did a special trick. He rolled down the tree! He flipped and spun as he rolled. Everyone smiled and clapped. The lizard was so proud. He did it again and again. Everyone loved the lizard and all his tricks. The end. +Once upon a time there was a barber who was very honest. He marched around town every day. When he marched he said hello to all the people he passed. One day he marched to the lake. When he got to the lake he saw a fish. It was so shiny and so big! The fish said, "What can you do for me?" The barber said, "I can give you a trim!" All of a sudden the fish jumped up and said, "Yes, please do!" So the barber marched to the shore and started to give the fish a trim. He was very careful to make it look nice. When he finished the fish smiled. The barber marched away with a smile on his face. Everyone noticed how honest the barber was. He marched back to town with a happy heart. +Once upon a time, there was a flower. The flower felt very sad because there wasn't enough oxygen in the air. The oxygen was very low, and everyday it would decrease. The flower was very unhappy because it was going to die. + +One day, a kind man came along and noticed how sad the flower was. He wanted to help the flower, but he didn't know how. Then he noticed something! He saw that other people were being very ignorant and they were cutting down the trees. Cutting down the trees was making it so there was less oxygen in the air. + +The kind man had an idea! He decided to help the flower by planting more trees. As more trees were planted, the levels of oxygen in the air started to increase. The flower was so happy! The kind man made sure that the flower had enough oxygen everyday. + +The flower and the kind man were very happy. They both learned that if you are kind and think of the important things like the environment, good things will happen. +Once upon a time, there was a brave turtle who loved to soar. She paddled her feet and flapped her arms and flew above her pond. The other animals laughed, for no one else could soar like the turtle. As she flew, she saw a tough shell on the other side of the pond. She wanted that shell for her very own. + +The turtle paddled and paddled until she reached the other side. She had never seen such a tough shell before. She knew that it would make the perfect home for her. But when she tried to pick it up, the shell would not move. + +The turtle decided to ask her animal friends for help. She asked the frogs to croak, the birds to sing and the squirrels to chirp. Everyone worked together and soon the tough shell started to shake. The turtle and her friends pulled and pulled until finally the shell was lifted up. + +The turtle thanked her animal friends for helping her and floated off with her new home. She soared through the air, back to her pond, feeling happier than ever before. +Once upon a time there was a girl with a big bag. She was so happy that she smiled. Then she saw a lazy dog. It was sleeping in the sun. She wanted to pet the dog, so she put some of the things in her bag down on the ground and said, "Here doggie, here!" The dog opened its eyes and smiled back at her. They both laughed and the little girl gave the dog a big hug. The dog wagged its tail and they played together all day. The girl filled her bag back up and they waved goodbye as she walked away. She was still smiling as she said goodbye to her new friend. +Joe was feeling anxious. He had lost his favorite toy and was searching everywhere for it. He had looked in the garden, under the bed and even in the kitchen cupboards but he still hadn’t found it. + +Finally, he made his way to the attic. He thought that maybe his toy was hidden in one of the dark corners up there. He opened the door to the attic and peered inside. + +Joe saw that there was a strange chamber full of mysterious items. His heart started beating fast. He was anxious to know if his toy was there. He stepped into the chamber and started looking around. + +After a few minutes of searching, he finally found it. His toy was hidden behind a box. Joe was so relieved and excited to have it back. He quickly grabbed it and ran out of the chamber. + +From then on, he never again forgot where he put his toy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Lily and Jack. They loved to play together every day. One day they were playing in a big field and they saw something strange. It was a big jug filled with a tasty purple liquid. Lily and Jack wanted to know what it was, but they were too scared to try it. But then, Lily had an idea. She suggested that they ask their mommy and daddy about it. + +So, Lily and Jack ran back home to ask their mommy and daddy. Mommy and Daddy told them that it was grape juice. Jack and Lily were both very excited - grape juice was so tasty! Then their mommy and daddy gave Lily and Jack each a cup and they tried it. It was so delicious! + +Now, Lily and Jack know that the big jug they found was filled with tasty grape juice. They also know that when they are thirsty it is always there to help them quench their thirst. +Tommy and his Mommy went to the park. It was hot outside. Tommy found a match. He was so excited! He showed it to Mommy. + +Mommy said, "Let's play a game. When I say three, you will increase the match over your head." + +Tommy said, "Okay!" + +Mommy counted, "One, two, three!" Tommy increased the match over his head and laughed. He kept increasing it until he was tired. + +Mommy said, "Excellent job! Now let's go find another fun game to play in this hot park." + +Tommy said, "Yes!" and they went off to find another game. +One day Joe was very worried. He was sitting in his room and had a big image in front of him. He needed to cut the image but he was scared he would make a mistake. He tried to take a deep breath, but he was too worried. +He grabbed the scissors and took a deep breath. He then slowly and carefully placed the scissor blade against the image. He cut along the lines and made a perfect cut! Joe was so proud and a huge smile spread across his face. +He was no longer worried and now had the perfect image. +Once upon a time, there was a poor plane. He was feeling very sad because no one wanted to mix with him. He wished he could find some friends and have fun. + +So one day, he flew up high and he saw a group of animals playing together. He wanted to join in but he was too scared to ask. + +But then a brave little bird flew over to him and said, " Would you like to play with us?" The plane was so excited and said "Yes!" + +The animals and the plane mixed together and had the best time. They played all day and the plane was no longer lonely or poor. From then on, they were best friends! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Peter. Peter was three years old and wanted to fly in a helicopter. He asked his mom if he could go for a ride in one and she said yes. +Peter was so excited! He couldn't believe he was going to ride in a helicopter. +When the day came, Peter jumped in the helicopter and away they flew. Everywhere they flew, people looked up and waved. Peter felt so special. +He was so high in the sky that he felt like he could touch the clouds. He smiled so big and felt so lucky to be able to ride in a helicopter. +Meanwhile, on the ground, Peter's friends were watching and they were jealous. They wished they could fly too! But they kept watching until Peter and the helicopter got too far away. + +That day was one of the most special days for Peter. He'll never forget the day he took a ride in a helicopter! +Once upon a time there was a lively little girl called Alice. She loved to use thread to make special things. She used bright and colourful threads to sew together little clothes for her dolls. Then she used thick black thread to mend a rip in her teddy bear's arm. + +Alice used her thread to make a present for her mummy and daddy too. She used shiny gold thread to stitch a picture of a big red heart on a piece of cloth. Alice made it really special with lots of lively patterns around the edges. She wrapped it up in some purple tissue paper and gave it to her mummy and daddy as a surprise. + +Her mummy and daddy were so pleased that they gave Alice a big hug and said it was the best present they had ever seen! Alice was so happy that she used her thread to make lots more gifts for her family and friends. Everyone had a lovely time watching Alice use thread to make all the special things. +Once upon a time, there was a big thick fan. It had lots of colourful blades. The fan showed the room a nice cool breeze. + +One day, a small girl came to the room. She was only three years old. She was very excited to see the big fan. She went up close and touched it. + +The fan made a gentle whirring sound. The girl smiled and giggled. She came closer and saw that the fan was blowing a lovely cool breeze. + +The girl was so excited. She kept on touching the fan. She was feeling the thick cool air. She smiled and said "wow"! + +The girl was so delighted with the fan that she wanted to stay for a long time. But eventually it was time for her to go home. She said goodbye to the fan and smiled all the way home. +Once upon a time there was a village. It was very filthy, with dirt and mud everywhere. Everywhere the people looked, it was a mess. + +One day, a brave man saw the mess and decided to do something about it. He worked day and night, making the village as clean as it could be. + +After all his hard work, he was so very tired that he decided it was time for a nap. So he laid down on the soft grass, in a spot of sunshine, and felt his eyes grow heavy. + +He dozed off to the sounds of birds singing in the trees above. When he awoke, he was so happy to see how the village sparkled once again! +Once upon a time there was a kind spider. He wanted to make his house look nice, so he decided to decorate it. He found lots of colorful leaves and sticks to use. He worked hard to make it look just the way he wanted. + +When he was done, it was beautiful! He hung the leaves on the doors and the sticks all around the windows. His web was decorated with the brightest and prettiest colors he could find! + +Everyone thought it looked so nice! All the other spiders in the neighborhood came over to see how kind spider had made such a great looking home. They all cheered as they congratulated him on his work. + +Kind spider was so proud and happy. He knew that he had made his house look very special. +John was a three year old who had a doll which he really loved. He was always very careful with it and refused to let anyone play with it. One day, his parents had some friends over and they kept insisting that John let them play with his doll. John kept saying no. He didn't want to ruin the doll so he insisted that the friends just look, not touch it. His parents thought he was being too modest, but John didn't care. He was happy to let them look but he still wanted to make sure that his doll stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a bad witch. She was mean and wicked and made every one sad. + +One day, she cast a spell on a little girl. The little girl was so scared that she started to weep. Tears raced down her face. + +The witch saw this and felt bad. She realised that she had been mean, and suddenly she felt guilty. + +She waved her wand and the spell was broken. The little girl stopped weeping and the witch left the village in shame. + +The little girl and all the villagers were happy. They lived happily ever after and never saw the witch again! +Pete was feeling weird. He was feeling so weird he wanted to cry. He decided to go for a walk to try and cheer himself up. + +He came to a big tree and noticed a lime in the grass. It was so juicy and green and it made him smile. He picked up the lime and hugged it. + +But then he heard a sound - a tiny squeak coming from inside the lime! He shook it and the squeak came again. He opened it up and out popped a tiny lime mouse. It looked scared and started to cry. + +Pete laughed and said, “it’s okay, little mouse, I won’t hurt you.†He picked it up, hugged it, and then carried it home. + +He found a nice cozy box and made it the mouse’s new home. From that day on, Pete and the lime mouse were best friends. They would play, laugh and even cry together. +Once, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy wanted to go to the park. She was so excited. She ran outside and she saw a park. It was loud with lots of kids and grownups laughing. She ran to the playground and saw a huge, tall shelf. It was so high and had lots of colorful books. She ran over and climbed up the shelf. She was on the top and reached for the books, but she couldn't focus on reading because of the loud noises coming from outside. She clambered carefully down and ran out to the playground to join the others in the park. Everybody had so much fun on the slides and swings. Daisy enjoyed playing at the park so much that she went there every day. +Once there was a Big Cheese. He was very spicy! People all around the world were excited to try his cheese. + +One day, Big Cheese saw a funny little mouse. He leaned over to get a closer look. + +The mouse was scared, so Big Cheese gave him some cheese to make him feel better. The little mouse loved it! He asked for more and more until his tummy was full. + +Big Cheese wanted to make sure the mouse stayed happy, so whenever the mouse was feeling lonely, he would lean over and give him some more juicy, spicy cheese. + +And that's how Big Cheese and the little mouse became great friends. And everyone who tasted Big Cheese's spicy cheese loved it too! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a glove. The glove was special because it was the original glove. She kept it safe and never took it off. One day the little girl wanted to show her glove to her friend so she took it off to share it. Suddenly the wind blew and the glove flew away. The little girl couldn't believe it, her glove was falling farther and farther away. Without thinking, she started to chase it. She chased that glove until she was both tired and happy. She had caught her original glove! +Once upon a Wednesday, there were two friends playing together. They were having a lot of fun! They laughed and shouted, but then they started to get too loud. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She said "Hush now! It's time to shut." The two friends stopped and looked around. They couldn't see anyone. + +Then they looked up, and they saw the most beautiful thing. It was their mom, standing in the doorway. She was smiling, and she had a very clear message. "It's time to be quiet and go to bed." + +The two friends smiled, because they knew their mom was right. So, they went upstairs to their beds and shut their eyes. + +Soon, the Wednesday was over, and it was crystal clear that the two friends had made the right choice. Their mom was very proud of them! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Abby who was very independent. She dreamed of going on a grand holiday. One day, her wish came true. The sky melted into a beautiful sunset and Abby's family took off on their trip. + +During the holiday, Abby did lots of fun things all by herself. She played games and sang songs with new friends she made along the way. She also discovered new things for the very first time, like mountain climbing and swimming in the sea. + +When it was time to go back home, Abby felt so sad to leave. But she was also excited to tell everyone about all the amazing things she did on her independent holiday! +Once there was a chubby little girl. She had a crib in her bedroom and loved to play in it. One day, mum asked the girl to do a special task: to kick the ball into the goal! The girl loved this. She put the ball in her crib and began to kick. She kicked and kicked until the ball went into the goal! Everyone was so proud of the girl and she was so happy for herself. She felt so proud that she had achieved her goal! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Elle. She was very happy and loved to skip around. One day, Elle skipped to her favorite book. She opened it and started turning the pages. Suddenly she saw something that made her feel guilty. She quickly closed the book and skipped away, not wanting to look at the page anymore. + +The next day, Elle couldn't help but think about the page she had seen. What had made her feel so guilty? After thinking for a while, she decided to go back and look at the page again. This time, she felt better. She had worked out what had made her feel guilty and it wasn't so bad after all. + +Now Elle enjoyed skipping around with her favorite book. Although she was always careful not to turn to that guilty page again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to learn how to swing on a rope. He asked Mommy for help and she taught him how to do it. + +The little boy was so excited as he grabbed hold of the rope and started to swing. He felt so happy and laughed out loud. + +But then the rope broke and he fell down and got scared. He was embarrassed that it happened and wanted to hide. + +Mommy saw what happened and came to help. She said it was ok, and showed him how to use a thicker rope so he wouldn't fall again. After that, he was swinging happily again. + +The little boy was so happy he learned how to swing on a rope, and never forgot the lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She had long, shiny hair that was so beautiful it made her friends very proud. She was so proud of her hair too, she loved to wear it down, long and free. + +One day, Lucy's hair got a little too long. She asked her mom for help, and Mom said she could cut it. Lucy cried, she didn't want to lose her long hair. Mom told her that it would look nice, so Lucy agreed and she let her mom cut it. + +The next day, Lucy was so happy to see her new hair! It was still long and it looked so nice. She felt proud of her hair again and she couldn't wait to show her friends. + +After a few weeks, Lucy's hair started to grow back. Every day, it got longer and longer. She was so excited to have her long hair back again, she felt proud to show it off. Finally, Lucy was happy to have her hair long and proud once again! +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Bob and Jack. They decided to have a competitive game. They both wanted to spread their missiles very far. Bob made his missile out of paper and Jack made his out of wood. + +Bob threw his missile and it flew out really far. Then Jack threw his missile and it flew even further. Both the boys were really surprised by how far the missiles had spread! Bob's missile spread to the far corner of the garden and Jack's spread all the way to the other side of the garden. + +The boys were both very pleased with their competitive game. They went inside and had a drink of juice to celebrate their victory. From then on, they had lots of competitive games together. The end. +Once upon a time there was an oven. It was warm and cozy inside the oven. The oven had a door and it was like a secret way to get in and out. One day a mommy came to the oven. She opened the door and lead her daughter inside the oven. The daughter was so surprised. She had never been inside an oven before! But it was very warm and cozy. The mommy smiled and said, "Let's make cookies!" She showed the little girl all the items for making the cookies. First, she put the flour and sugar in bowl. Then she added some eggs and butter and some other things too. The little girl helped her mommy stir all the ingredients until it was a nice dough. The mommy put the dough in the oven and the little girl watched with excitement. A few minutes later the mommy opened the oven, the warm smell of the cookies filled the room. The little girl smiled and her eyes sparkled. The cookies were ready! +Tommy went outside to the park. He saw a big slide. It was tall and shiny. He wanted to go slide down. He ran up to the slide. He saw a big grape on the top of the slide. The grape was big and juicy. + +He wanted to pick the grape up. The grape was heavy but he managed to pick it up. He was so happy. He put the grape into his pocket. Then he went down the slide. He slides and slides until he reached the bottom. + +At the bottom of the slide, he felt the heavy grape in his pocket. He was so happy. He ate the grape. It was sweet and juicy. He went slide again. He had so much fun. +One gloomy day, Tommy and his mommy were walking through the park. Suddenly, Tommy saw something sparkly on the ground. It was a diamond! Tommy smiled and picked it up. His mommy said, "That's so beautiful, Tommy!" She hugged him. + +Tommy and his mommy kept walking and soon spotted a tree with pink flowers. They smiled and hugged each other again. Then, they saw a big, shiny pond. They both laughed and hugged each other for a long time. + +Finally, they went home and hugged each other one more time before going inside. Tommy put the diamond in his pocket and looked up at his mommy with a happy smile. He was so glad they had found the diamond on their walk. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny girl called Lucy. She was only 3 years old. She was a bit frightened, because she was all alone in the world. She wished she had a special friend to play with. + +Suddenly she saw a fluffy white rabbit. He smiled at her and said, “Hello! My name is Rabbit. Are you scared?†+ +Lucy nodded. She was so happy to have a friend. Rabbit showed her a nice, soft patch of grass to sit on. Then, he moved closer to her and started to rub her back. It felt so good! + +Rabbit held her hand and said, “Let’s explore this wonderful world together.†+ +After that, they had lots of adventures. They sang, laughed and played together every single day. And whenever Lucy was frightened, Rabbit was always there to rub her back. She was no longer scared of the world. +Mum and Dad were very excited. They were ready to buy something new. They went to a shop and looked around. They saw lots of things but finally, found just the right thing. It was music! + +They chose a lovely bright coloured CD with fun music. Dad paid for it and said they could take it home. When they got home, they put it on the CD player. + +The music was so cheerful and fun that everyone wanted to dance. Mum and Dad jumped and paraded around the living room. The kids clapped, laughed and sang along. + +When the music finished, Mum and Dad said they were so happy they had bought it. Now they could listen and dance to the music whenever they wanted. They were all so ready to listen to the music again. +Once there was a hippo who lived in a big pond. One day, he was playing in the mud and having lots of fun. But he was getting really dirty! So he decided to get clean. + +He tried to use a bucket of water, but he couldn't fit it on his back. He tried to use a sponge, but that didn't work either! He was getting frustrated. + +Suddenly, he had an idea. He called out to his friends and asked them to help him. They all blew bubbles and created a big soapy cloud around the hippo. The hippo felt so clean now! + +But then he felt something soft on his back. It was a little fish that had gotten stuck in the bubbles! It was hurt and scared. The hippo immediately stopped and calmed the fish. He asked everyone to help him free the fish from the bubbles. + +After a few minutes, the little fish was free and swimming in the pond. The hippo was happy that his friend was safe. From then on, the hippo was extra careful when playing and cleaning in the pond. +Once upon a time there was a slow dog. He liked to eat rice. Every day he would run around looking for something to eat. +One day while he was running around he saw something amazing. A big castle made of rice! It was beautiful and the dog wanted to try a piece. He started to eat it, but it was too slow for him. +Before he knew it the castle was destroyed! He felt so sad because he knew he had ruined something so special. He had made a big, slow mess. +From then on he learned that it was more important to be slow and careful. Rice castles could be beautiful, and he wanted to make sure he never destroyed one again. +Once there was a little girl called Eva. Eva went to sleep every night in her bed. Every night her mommy would put a few drops of special oil on her hands. Eva loved the smell and it made her feel very special. + +One day, Eva asked her mommy why she put oil on her hands every night. Her mommy said it was because it is very important to keep her hands healthy and soft. Eva understood this and was happy to do it each evening before bed. + +At night, Eva would look forward to the special oil her mommy would put on her hands. She felt relaxed before she went to sleep, knowing she was taking care of herself. Eva smiled every time she smelled the oil. +Once there was a train who had an engine. The engine was old and weak. One day, the train needed help and sent a signal through the air. + +The signal reached a lighthouse. From the lighthouse, a big boat sailed towards the train. The boat's engine was loud and strong. + +The big boat took the train back home. As the boat reached the station, everyone was so happy. But it was so sad to see the old engine. + +The train conductor was brave. He looked at the engine and said, "Don't worry! We'll just send this old engine a place far away where it will be nice and happy." + +So the old engine was sent to an old fruit farm. The engine was happy there and the workers loved it very much. Every morning, the engine would wake up to sweet smells coming from the apples and oranges. And once in a while, it would enjoy a sour lemon! +John was walking with his mum in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Suddenly, John heard a splash! He looked around and saw a fish jumping in the lake. He was wearing a bright blue hat and he was smiling. + +John and his mum went over to the edge of the lake to look at the fish. The fish was quite big and it kept splashing in the water. John thought it was so exciting. + +John and his mum went home and the next day, they went to his mum's office. It was an ugly office building but John didn't mind because he was so excited to dress up like an office worker. He put on a tie and a fancy hat, and he looked so grown up! + +John and his mum had a great time at the office. He wanted to stay there forever but unfortunately, it was time to go home. He said goodbye to his mum's colleagues, and as he gave them all a friendly wave, he wished that he had a fish to splash around with in his garden. +Once there was a little boy named Adam. He had very messy hair and loved to sing. One day, Adam was walking through the park and felt the wind blowing through his hair. He closed his eyes and started to sing a song. It was such a happy song and made Adam feel even happier! + +But after a while, Adam started to feel sad. It had been raining in the park and his hair was all wet. He tried to shake it off, but it just kept dripping. Adam felt so sad. + +But then, he heard a voice. It was the voice of a bird singing a beautiful song. It said, "Don't worry! Dry your hair in the sun and it won't be messy anymore!" Adam smiled and he sat in the sun and let the sun dry his hair. Soon, his hair was all dry and neat! + +Adam was so happy and started to sing his song again. He sang so loudly and happily that everyone in the park started to clap. Adam was so proud that he had dryed his hair! He was so proud that he sang his happy song for the entire park! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to have a party with her friends. + +But it was dangerous! Her mom warned her not to do it. + +Still, the girl wanted to have her party. So she went outside and made a plan. + +The next day, she and her friends went to the park. They had lots of fun and played together. + +Then, all of a sudden, it started to storm. It was dangerous! They had to run and hide. + +Suddenly, the girl saw a big tree with a crooked branch. She had a good idea. She found a stick and quickly struck the branch. + +The branch broke and it made a loud sound. Everyone cheered and ran to the house to have the party! + +They had a great time and were safe. The girl was happy. She was glad her plan worked. +Once upon a time, there was a hungry boy. He wanted a yummy sausage for his supper. The boy went outside to find one. He saw a big, fat sausage lying in the grass. He excitedly ran over to examine it. + +He touched the sausage with his fingers. It was soft and cold. He knew that it was special. + +But suddenly, a big, mean dog came up behind him. The dog was ignorant and barked loudly. The boy was so scared that he ran away! + +He left the sausage behind. He was sad that he didn't get to eat it, but he was also glad to be safe. + +The End. +Once there was a boy called Joe. He loved getting mail. One day, he was extra excited because he was getting a special package in the mail! He got paper and markers and was so happy. + +Joe was having lots of fun colouring on a big page when suddenly he heard a strange noise outside. It was the postman! He was putting letters in Joe's mailbox. Joe was very excited to see what was waiting for him. + +When he opened the mailbox, Joe saw his package. But it was broken! The postman had been very rude. Joe was very sad and couldn't color his page. + +But then, Joe's dad came outside to see what was going on. He was very mad at the postman for breaking Joe's package. Dad fixed Joe's package, hugged Joe and told him not to worry. Joe was very happy. He was now able to finish his page and had a nice time with his dad. +Once upon a time there was a tough toe. Every day, the toe liked to play tag and hide-and-seek with his other toe friends. But today, the tough toe has something special planned. + +The tough toe gathered all of his friends in the middle of the toe playground. He brought a special wrapping! Everyone was so excited and couldn't wait to see what was inside. + +The tough toe slowly unwrapped the wrapping. To everyone's surprise, it was filled with lots of delicious treats! The toes all cheered and helped themselves to the treats. + +They had a great time, eating and playing games until they were all tired. Then they wrapped up the wrapping and said goodbye. The tough toe was so happy that he helped to bring this special day to his friends. +Once there was a boy named Carl. He was three years old and wanted to explore. One day, his parents showed him a map. He was super excited because he had no idea where to go. + +Carl decided to go to the park first. He loved it there. He ran around and played tag with his friends. He was having so much fun. + +But then, Carl's parents showed him a new place. It was a library. Carl was curious, but he thought it would be too boring. Yet, when he got inside, he was amazed. There were so many books and treasures to explore. Soon Carl was having lots of fun. + +Carl learned a lot from the library. He never thought going there would be so exciting. Whenever he was bored, he knew just where to go. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. Sarah was three years old and she loved to explore new places. She especially loved to explore the colorful room in her house. + +One day, Sarah was walking around the room checking out all the different things. She noticed a mysterious box in the corner. She tried to open it, but it was locked. This made Sarah worry. + +She went to get her mom to help her. Her mom took out a tiny key and opened the box. Inside the box was a big surprise! Sarah found a bunch of bright and colorful toys that she had never seen before. She was so happy and forgot all about her worries. + +Sarah spent the rest of the day playing with her new toys. She was so happy she didn't have to worry about the box anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Jack. Jack was always so hungry, looking for something yummy to eat. One day, while Jack was playing outside, he saw a bone rolling down the street. Jack was so excited! He chased after it and was able to catch it. + +Jack ran home and showed the bone to his family. They all laughed and said, "That looks yummy!" Jack quickly gobbled up the bone and was so happy to have something delicious to eat. + +Since Jack caught the bone, he has become very good at rolling it around and chasing it throughout the house and yard. Whenever he is feeling hungry, he always remembers to look for something yummy to eat, just like the bone he found that day! +Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and she lived with her parents in a high house. + +One day, she wanted to make something special, so she asked her mother for a needle. Her mom gave her a needle and the little girl was so excited. + +Then the little girl went into her room and started to sew. She sewed together a small teddy bear with bright buttons for its eyes. + +While she was sewing, the little girl hoped that she could make the toy quickly She had big plans for her little teddy bear and her big heart was full of hope. + +Finally, she was finished and her teddy bear was ready. She hugged it and its warm hug filled her heart with joy. Now she had everything she needed! +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very scared. She was so scared that she wanted to lie down. So she did. She lay on the floor, eyes wide and not daring to move. + +Then suddenly she heard a loud voice. It said: "In the name of order I command you to get up!". The girl was so scared that she started to cry. + +But then something amazing happened. A friendly giant appeared out of nowhere. He said: "Don't worry, it's okay". He then took the girl's hand and helped her to get up. + +Together they walked away, leaving the order far behind them. The girl was no longer scared. Instead she felt safe and she smiled. She had found a new friend. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy who loved making sandwiches. She spread some mild butter on two slices of bread and stacked some cheese, lettuce and tomato on top. It looked yummy! + +But Lucy had a problem. She had forgotten the most important part - the juice! She jumped up and ran to the kitchen and grabbed a carton of juice from the fridge. Then, she went outside and sat in the sun. + +She opened up the carton, but the juice was too hot! She couldn't drink it like that. So, she put the carton in the sun, so the heat would dry it out. Lucy waited patiently for a few minutes until the juice had cooled off. + +At last, Lucy was ready to eat her sandwich! She took some sips of the still mild juice, but it had a nice, cool taste. The sandwich was delicious, and Lucy was happy she had waited to let the juice dry in the sun. +One day Bob the Fixer was walking through town when he noticed the power was out. He wanted to help the people in town and realized he could fix the power. So he gathered his tools and started to work. He worked for hours trying to make it better. After a lot of hard work, he was finally able to get the power turned back on. + +The people in town were so grateful for Bob's hard work and determination. Soon everyone in the town knew about Bob, and it wasn't long until Bob became famous. Word spread quickly and soon people from all over the town and beyond wanted Bob to help them fix things. Bob was so happy that he could help so many and make them smile. + +From that day, Bob was known as the famous Fixer! +Once there was a driver who was very flexible. She drove a big yellow bus with lots of windows and big wheels that rolled. Everywhere she went, the driver would wave and smile. Everyone knew and loved her for being so kind and flexible. + +Every day when the driver started her bus she'd wave goodbye to all the kids. They'd wave back and were always so happy to be going on the bus. + +One day, the driver stopped the bus and got out. She had a big package that she held in her hands. She took out a pen and a paper and wrote something on the paper. Then she smiled and asked the kids to come take a look. + +The kids ran up and gathered around her. The driver told them that this was a special paper and that it was time for them to sign. She showed them how to hold the pen and made sure everyone had a turn to sign. + +The driver was so happy to see everyone getting involved and having fun. She smiled and the kids smiled back at her. They'd all felt so special and so proud that they got to help the driver. + +When it was time to leave, the driver said goodbye and reminded them to always stay flexible and happy. Then she started her bus and drove away, waving and smiling as she drove down the street. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He had a dictionary that was very special. He wanted to know what it weighed. + +So the boy took the dictionary to the store. He asked the storekeeper to help him weigh it. The storekeeper put the dictionary on the big scale. Then he looked at it and said, "It weighs 8 pounds". + +The boy was so very happy! He thanked the storekeeper for helping him. + +Then the foolish boy decided to weigh other things. He weighed the chair, the books, and the toys. But none of them weighed as much as the dictionary. + +Finally the boy remembered that dictionaries are very special books, and so he stopped trying to weigh them. He kept his dictionary carefully and always made sure to use it to look up words. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She loved to play outside. One day, she went outside to play and it started to get misty outside. At first, the mist was just a light fog, but then it started to get faster and faster. + +Jenny was so excited about the mist. She ran around and danced in it. She spun around, feeling the mist all around her. She was amazed by how fast the mist was moving and how it made her feel. + +Jenny kept running and playing, until the mist got too thick. At that point, Jenny had to go inside. But even after she went inside, Jenny still remembered how much fun she had while playing in the mist. +Once upon a time, there was a mechanic. He was a very busy man, always loading things in his truck so he could work. Recently, he loaded a brand new truck engine into his truck. But when he went to put it into the other truck, he was very confused. He had the wrong engine! He tried and tried to figure out where he had gone wrong, but eventually he gave up. + +So he loaded the engine back into his truck and drove to the store. He bought another engine and loaded it into his truck. Then he drove back to where he needed to put it. He was relieved when he saw it was the right one! + +He loaded the engine into the other truck and figured out the problem. He had loaded the wrong engine in his truck the first time. But it was okay. He was happy all was fixed. He fixed the truck and gave it back to its happy owner. + +The mechanic drove back to his shop and loaded the engine he had bought back into his truck. He was feeling much better knowing that everything was right again. He was no longer confused! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very sleepy and wanted to go to bed. +The little girl snuggled close to her mommy and rested her head on her mommy's shoulder. She felt so safe and loved. +The little girl was so comfortable that she quickly fell asleep. +Meanwhile, her mommy looked down at the sleeping little girl with so much love and care. +The little girl slept peacefully in her mommy’s arms until morning came. +When she woke up, the little girl felt so refreshed. She hugged her mommy tight, and gave her a big kiss. +Her mommy was so happy to see the little girl so content. +The little girl and her mommy hugged and cuddled the whole day long until it was time to sleep again. +One day a girl named Lucy was looking all around her house. She found something special under her bed; it was a chest! The chest was very thick and it was hard for Lucy to open. She tried really hard but eventually the chest revealed a secret. Inside was a beautiful toy train with lots of colourful parts. Lucy was very happy and played with the train all day. She was so excited to find the chest and its secret. +A boy named Bobby had a very sore stomach. Every time he ate it made him feel so uncomfortable. He asked his mom for help and she knew just what he needed. She was so compassionate and filled with love for her son. + +Bobby's mom told him to put one hand on his stomach and the other one in the air. She said "Bobby, I want you to close your eyes and breathe in and out deeply. Just keep doing that until you feel better." Bobby knew his mom was trying to help him, so he listened carefully. + +He focused on his breathing and kept his hands in the same position. Eventually Bobby felt his stomach relax and the pain go away. He was so relieved and grateful that his stomach felt better. + +Bobby thanked his mom for her help and then said, "Mom, can you please help me again next time I feel this pain?" His mom said, "Of course, I'm here to help." Bobby smiled, glad that he had such a compassionate mom. +One day there was a huge boy. He was walking through the forest, looking at all of the trees. Suddenly, the boy disappeared. He vanished into thin air. + +The boy began to feel scared in the dark forest. He closed his eyes, and said a prayer. + +Suddenly, a bright light shone around the boy. He opened his eyes, and found himself in a beautiful place. The sky was blue, the grass was green, and there were lots of flowers. + +Suddenly, the boy heard a voice. The voice said: "Welcome, young one. You have arrived in a very magical place." The boy smiled and looked around. He could see lots of amazing creatures, and he knew that he was safe. + +From then on, the huge boy had many adventures in the magical place. He never wanted to leave, but he knew it was time to go back home. He said goodbye to all of his new friends, and vanished back into the forest. +Ginny was 3 years old and she had a very special sight. One day she took the sight outside and showed it to her mom. Her sight was so neat and tidy. Her mom asked, "Ginny, why don't you take the sight out to play?" + +So Ginny took her sight outside and soon she was having a lot of fun! She laughed and ran as she chased after her sight. Suddenly, she had an idea. She jumped in the air and yelled, "Look at my sight!" Her mom and her neighbors were impressed by the neat and tidy sight. + +Ginny continued to yell and show off her sight. Soon everyone in the neighborhood was looking at her sight. She was so proud and happy. Her mom said, "That was a great sight, Ginny!" +Once, there was a man who had to fix his house. He grabbed a big sack and started walking. As he crept along, he noticed a big nail stuck deep in the grass. He stopped and reached into his sack. He pulled out a hammer and slowly knocked the nail into the ground. + +Suddenly, a rabbit hopped out of the tall grass and into the sack! Excitedly, the man looked inside and saw deep into the bottom. The rabbit was cuddled up and sleeping! The man smiled and carefully closed the sack. + +He continued walking to his house with the sack tucked away on his shoulder. When he arrived, he quickly opened the sack and the rabbit hopped away! He was relieved and happy that the sack was empty again. He focused back on his task of fixing his house. + +The next day, the man proudly stepped back and admired the work he had done. His house was safe and secure - thanks to the little nail and the sack. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Jack and Joe. They did everything together, and always played in the same places. They did trust each other and were dependable. + +One day, Jack found the most special firework, bright and colorful. He took it and told no one, he was going to keep it for himself! He was going to hide it under a tree and save it for a special occasion. + +Joe found out that Jack had the firework and was very sad. He asked to borrow it, but Jack said "No, this is my firework, I'm going to keep it." + +Joe was so sad, he wanted it so bad. Jack had said no and he was not able to do anything else. So Joe decided to do something naughty and he sneaked up behind Jack and he stole the firework! Jack was so sad he started to cry, he had lost his special firework. + +But the next day, Jack found the firework in his pocket from Joe! Joe had given it back to him, he had trusted Joe and he was so happy that he had a dependable friend like Joe. +Once there was a little girl called Amy. She loved to look up into the regular sky. Every day she would gather her toys and go outside to explore. + +Amy liked to find shapes in the sky, like clouds that looked like animals. She would make up stories about the animals she could see. + +One day at the park Amy found something much more exciting. High up in the sky she saw a bright rainbow. She was so excited she gathered her friends together to show them. + +Everyone looked up and admired the colourful rainbow in the sky. All of the children laughed and enjoyed the moment. Amy felt so happy she had found the rainbow. +Once upon a time there was a red acorn and it was very special. It was bright and red and it made the little girl very happy. She loved it very much and she held it close all day. + +But then one day, when the little girl was playing, the red acorn disappeared. She looked all around but it was gone. The little girl was very sad, she missed her acorn. + +The little girl decided to look for her red acorn, so she asked her mommy if she could get help. Mommy put the little girl in the car and drove them to the park. + +At the park, the little girl was looking for her red acorn for a long time. Finally she found it! Under a big tree she saw the red acorn and it was shiny and new. + +The little girl was so happy, she hugged the red acorn tight and brought it home with her. She promised to take care of it and never let it disappear again. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Jo. Jo lived in a pretty house on a hill. Every day she would play all sorts of games out in the front yard, like tag, hopscotch and hide-and-seek. + +One day, something strange happened. Out of nowhere, a big yellow balloon suddenly rose in the sky. Jo was so excited. She watched as the balloon slowly climbed higher and higher, until it disappeared out of sight. + +Later that day, something even more amazing happened. Jo saw that the dead leaves on the ground had started to rise. Jo smiled as the leaves twirled and danced in the air. She thought it was like watching an autumn ballerina play. + +Jo watched the leaves until they slowly floated back down to the ground. Even though the day had been full of surprises, Jo was happy to go back to playing in her yard. +One day, a girl and her dad had a very special plan. They were going to build a shelter. The girl was so excited. She got to pick out a spot in the woods for their shelter. + +The dad and the girl started to build the shelter. It was difficult, but they worked together and did a really good job. They used sticks and leaves to make it. + +When they finished they stepped back to admire their work. It was a strong and sturdy shelter. The girl was so proud. She knew that this shelter would keep them safe when it was stormy outside. + +The dad was happy too. He knew that this special shelter was something he and his daughter could always look back on. They had done something difficult, but it felt so good to finish. +Once upon a time there was a generous little girl. She wanted to number her ears. She counted them one, two and giggled when she was finished. + +The little girl was very proud of her numbering and showed everyone. Everyone thought it was a very clever idea and smiled at her. + +The little girl felt so happy and generous that she wanted to help all the other ears too. She went around counting everyone else's ears and very soon she had numbered them all! + +Everyone was very pleased with the little girl and they thanked her for her generosity. The little girl was so proud and happy that she decided to number her ears every single day. +Once upon a time there was a silly nation. This nation was always playing and never doing any work! Every day the leaders of the nation would try to get the people to change their ways and help out more. But the silly nation wouldn't listen! One day, God saw the silly nation and decided to do something about it. He made a magical wind and blew it towards the silly nation. When the wind hit the people, it changed their minds and they started working hard and helping everyone out. The leaders of the nation were so happy, they cheered and cheered! The people of the nation began to work together and the land flourished. Everyone was happy and the silly nation became even better! +Once upon a time, there was a big beach. It was so quiet, you could hear the silence all around. + +One day, a little boy decided to go for a ride in his toy car. He drove, and drove, and drove, until he could see the beach. He put on his sandals and got ready for a big adventure. + +The little boy walked around the beach. He felt so small against the big sand and rocks. He started to feel lonely until he saw something special: a big, beautiful dolphin swimming in the sea. + +The little boy smiled and jumped into the water. He grabbed onto the dolphin and rode it around the bay. He laughed and cheered when he splashed in the water. + +The little boy stayed until the sun went down, and then he went home. He thought about his big ride on the dolphin every day and smiled. +One day, a small girl decided to go for a walk in the park. She saw a big, wide gate and she wanted to explore what was beyond it. She started to climb the gate, but it was so tall, she couldn't reach the top. Then she saw a nearby tree and quickly climbed it. She was able to use the tree to get higher up the gate and soon she was over it. Now, she was on the other side, but she didn't know what to do next. She started to explore, and when she looked around, she saw a huge field full of flowers. She had never seen anything so beautiful and couldn't believe her eyes. She stayed there for a while, admiring the world around her. She looked back at the gate and smiled; she had made it through the big, wide gate and it felt like such a wonderful adventure. +Once upon a time there was a big bull. He was very messy. Everywhere he went, he left a mess. He ate, he drank, he ran, he jumped, and always made a mess. One day the bull went to count his hooves. He lifted one foot, then two and started to count: one, two, three. All of a sudden, his fourth foot started to move and he couldn't count it at all! + +He tried again and again, but he could not remember how many hooves he had on his fourth foot. The bull started to get really frustrated and angry. He stamped his foot and shouted, "I can't count!" But no matter how much he shouted, it did not help. + +Finally, the bull gave up and decided to calm down. He slowly took a deep breath, lifted his fourth foot and counted again: one, two, three, four. Whew! There were four all along. The bull was relieved and happy. From then on, he made sure to count all his hooves every time he wanted to check! What a silly yet smart bull he was! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl. Every day she wanted to explore the world. + +One day she saw a flame in the dark. The flame was bright and mysterious. She decided to get closer and see what it was. As she got closer, she started to worry. The flame was big and looked dangerous. + +But she kept going until she was right in front of the flame. She could feel the heat of the flame on her face. Suddenly, the flame began to turn. It twirled and danced around her. The girl laughed with delight as she watched the flame turn. + +After a while, the flame stopped. But even though it had been fun, the girl remembered how dangerous the flame was. So she stepped away from it and went back to exploring the world. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty bird. He wanted to soar high into the sky, but he was too scared. + +One day, the bird saw something in the sky. It was a church, and it was very big! The bird did not know why it was there. + +But then something amazing happened - the bird suddenly felt brave. He flapped his wings and soared up towards the church. + +The bird flew around the church for a long time and he felt so happy. He could see the whole city spread out below him. + +Eventually, the bird flew back down and nestled in his nest. From then on, he was no longer naughty. Whenever he felt brave, he would soar up and fly around the church in the sky. +Once, there was an ant who wanted to do something fun. He was so bored of his usual day-to-day life. He decided to spend the day doing something he had never done before. + +He decided to go on an adventure. He explored the forest and he saw so many interesting things. He saw a bird building a nest and a ladybug on a leaf. + +He eventually came to a bridge which crossed a small river. He saw a fish swimming in the water under the bridge. He was so excited and wanted to explore more. + +He spent lots of time on the bridge, watching the fish and all the other animals. He watched them for hours and he was no longer bored. + +After a while, he had to go home. He said goodbye to all the animals and headed home. He had such a fun day he’d never forget. +Once there was a poor family who had a sick baby. The family had to go to the hospital to make the baby feel better. At the hospital, the family was very scared, but the doctor smiled and was nice. The doctor gave the baby medicine and the baby started to feel better. + +The family was so happy they hugged each other and kissed the baby. Everyone was thankful that the baby was okay. The family went back to their house with the baby and the baby was happy and healthy. They all kissed the baby and hugged each other. + +The baby was very lucky and the family was thankful. They all kissed the baby to show how much they loved him. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were celebrating Jack's birthday and it was very exciting! They both got into Jack's car and drove to the supermarket. Jack said they were going to buy some vegetables. + +At the supermarket, they were looking at all of the different vegetables. Jack wanted to buy some carrots, but Jill wanted to buy broccoli. So they decided to buy both! + +When they got back to Jack's house, it was time to celebrate. He invited all of his friends to come over for a party. Everyone sang happy birthday and ate lots of yummy food. + +At the end of the party, everyone made their way to their homes. One of Jack's friends, who was very ignorant, forgot to take the carrots he was eating! Jack and Jill laughed about it when the ignorant person had gone. + +They celebrated all night, until finally, it was time for bed. Jack and Jill said goodnight, and both went off to sleep, dreaming of all of the fun they had at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a small fish. He swam in the water with his friends and loved his life. One day, he saw something very strange. The water started to change! + +The water became very cloudy and it felt strange to the fish. He and his friends tried to swim but the water was different. All of a sudden, the water turned green and cloudy. + +The fish were worried. What was going on? They had never seen anything like this before! They started swimming away but soon the water became even stranger. + +The fish saw something amazing. The water was slowly clearing up! The green and cloudy water changed back to the clear and sparkling water they were used to. + +The fish were happy. Everything was back to normal and they were safe! They swam around in the small water, feeling happy and safe knowing that their home was back to normal. +Once upon a time there was a model. It was a car model and it had wheels. It was a nice car model, but it wasn't a real one. + +The model made the man uncomfortable. So the man wanted to remove it. He wanted to take it away. + +The man looked around and found a bigger box. He put the car model inside the box. Then he grabbed the box and brought it outside. + +The man opened the box and took out the car model. He made sure the model was not inside. He looked at the model for one last time, then he put it in the rubbish bin. + +The man was happy. He didn't feel uncomfortable anymore. He thanked the car model and said goodbye. +Mum and Dad were packing for a trip. They were going to the beach. Mum was angry because she couldn't find her paint. She shouted and slammed the door. Dad said, "Calm down - I'll find the paint!" + +He searched and searched and eventually he found the paint. It was in the corner, behind some boxes. Mum smiled and said, "Thanks, Dad!" + +They finished packing and they went to the beach. Mum unpacked the paint and she started painting a beautiful picture. Dad said it was beautiful, and Mum was happy again. They laughed and had fun all day! +Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear. He was always tripping over things and making a mess. One day, the bear was trying to brush his hair with a comb. But as he tried to brush his hair, the comb slipped out of his clumsy paws and broke on the floor. + +The clumsy bear was very sad. He wanted to brush his hair so badly, but now he couldn't. He looked around for something to help him, and that's when he saw a friendly rabbit. + +The rabbit said, "I know how you feel. Let me help you find a new comb." + +So the bear and the rabbit went on a search. They looked high and low, until finally the rabbit found an old comb. He gave it to the bear, who was so happy and excited. + +The clumsy bear thanked the rabbit and went back home to brush his hair. From then on, the bear was never clumsy again with the new comb. +Once there was a little girl who was making paper boats. She had lots of paper folded into different shapes. Then she put one paper boat in her sink and watched it float. Suddenly, it made a big crack and the boat broke. + +The little girl was sad. She wanted to fix it. She started to fold a piece of clear plastic into a boat and put it in the sink. This time, it didn't break. She was so happy! She watched the clear boat float and drift around. + +The little girl kept making more boats and they all floated and drifted around. She loved watching them move around and she kept playing with them all day long. +Once upon a time there was a fairy named Peep. Peep loved to design things. One day, she decided to design a special puzzle. + +She used her special magic to build the puzzle but it was very hard. She worked and worked but the puzzle just wouldn't come together. It was very clumsy and Peep was getting frustrated. + +Just then, a little mouse appeared. His name was Fuzzy. He saw the puzzle and had an idea. He used his tiny paws to help Peep put the pieces together. + +Soon, with Fuzzy's help, the puzzle came together. It was so beautiful! Peep and Fuzzy were very proud of their work. From then on, Peep and Fuzzy used their magic and clever paws to design all kinds of puzzles. +Timmy had some worries. He was scared of clowns. His mommy told him clowns were not scary, but he didn't believe her. One day, he decided to go see a clown to see if he was right. He went to the circus with his mommy and daddy. + +When he got there, he saw a big clown! He was wearing a red, white and blue suit. Timmy was nervous, but he watched the clown do some tricks. The clown balanced a ball on its nose and juggled. It was fun! + +After the show, Timmy realized he shouldn't worry about clowns. He laughed and said to his mommy, "Clowns aren't scary. They are just boring!" His mommy laughed and said, "That's right Timmy!" He felt happy that his worry was gone. +Once upon a time, there was a large team. The team was made up of people of all shapes and sizes. Everyone had their own special job. + +The team's job was to provide nice things for people. They provided food, treats, and toys. They even provided hugs and smiles! + +The team worked very hard and were always happy. They even made sure to thank people for letting them provide them with nice things. + +And that's how the large team provided things to make people happy. + +The end. +Once there was a girl called Lucy. She was very worried about school. Every day she had so much homework and tests and it made her feel tired and sad. But one day she found a special place. It was a sunny garden with beautiful flowers. Lucy lay down in the soft grass and looked up at the warm sun. + +She lay there and felt the sun's warmth on her face. It made her feel relaxed. She even saw her own shadow dancing on the grass. Lucy forgot her worries and played in the garden. She chased her shadow and giggled. She felt happy and relaxed. + +Later, Lucy went to school but she wasn't so worried anymore. She remembered the relaxed feeling she had in the garden and it stayed with her all day. Lucy realised that if she ever felt worried again she would just have to go back to the garden again to relax. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Maya. She was three years old, and she liked to play outside. Today, Tom the next-door neighbor asked her for help. + +"Will you carry the rake, Maya?" Tom asked. + +Maya was embarrassed, so she said nothing. But she wanted to help Tom, so she nodded and picked up the rake. It was heavy, but she was strong and carried it across the yard. + +Tom smiled at her and said, "Good job, Maya!" He showed her how to use the rake to clean the leaves, and Maya helped him until it was done. + +Maya was very happy she could help Tom. She felt proud she was able to carry the rake and help him. They said goodbye, and she went back to playing in the yard. +Once there was a chubby lady who loved to play with her bucket. One day, she decided to take it outside and fill it with water. She was having so much fun splashing the water, that she didn't realize a bee was buzzing around her! Quickly, the chubby lady slapped the bee away and again continued playing with her bucket. + +She enjoyed her time so much, that she decided to take a break and sit down in the grass. Suddenly, a big, green frog jumped out from under the bucket and landed on her laps. Startled, the lady gave the frog a good slap, and the frog hopped away. + +Although the chubby lady felt a little bad for slapping the frog, she was happy to go back to playing with her bucket once more. Until this day, she can still be seen laughing, splashing and playing with her bucket. +Once upon a time, there was a town. In the town, there was a little girl. One day, the little girl had a hard job to do. She had to wrap a present for her best friend. The little girl was worried. It looked like such a hard job and she didn't know how to wrap the present well. + +The little girl's mommy saw her and said, "It's okay! I can help you!" The mommy showed the little girl how to fold the corners and how to tie the ribbon in a special knot. The little girl watched carefully and soon she was wrapping like a pro! + +The little girl wrapped the present with love and she was so proud of her work. She couldn't wait for her best friend to open it and see how pretty it was. Wrapping the present had been hard at first, but it was a fun job. The little girl was happy she had done it. +John was a kind boy. He liked to help everyone he met. One day, he saw an old man struggling down the street with a cane. John thought it was wonderful seeing someone so old still get around. He wanted help the old man. + +John ran over to help the old man. He held the old man's arm tightly and helped him cross the street. When they were safely on the other side, the old man smiled at John and said, "Thank you for your help, my boy!" + +John was so happy to help the old man. He felt guilty for not having helped him sooner. He smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. I believe everyone should help one another!" + +John quickly ran off. The old man chuckled and said to himself, "What a kind boy that is. He believes in doing the right thing." John had made the old man's day. Things like this made John happy, no wonder he was so kind. +Once upon a time, there was a rag. The rag was very old and had so many holes, but it was still happy. + +One day, a little boy who was only 3 years old saw the rag lying on the ground. He wanted to take it with him and make it his special rag. So, he picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +The rag was excited to be with the little boy and started to talk. It said, "Thank you for taking me with you. I am so happy that you chose me!" + +The little boy smiled. He was happy too. He gave the rag a big hug and told it he would take good care of it. He then played with his rag all day long. + +From then on, they were always together and were the happiest of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a wise bird who lived in a birdcage. Everyday, the bird sang sweet songs. The bird was very happy and content in his birdcage. + +One day, the birdcage became too small for the bird. So, the bird decided to split it open. He used his beak to peck at the birdcage until it split apart. + +The bird was so excited and flew out. He discovered the world was so much bigger and more beautiful than his birdcage. He flew around, exploring the world. + +Whenever he felt like it, the wise bird would come back and rest in his empty birdcage. He was so happy that he split open the birdcage and was able to explore the world. +Once there was a high tower. It was so high that it reached up to the clouds! From the tower, you could see all around the world. + +One day, a little girl named Katie wanted to write a story about the tower. She wrote and wrote, until finally she had finished her story. + +When Katie finished writing, she wanted to show her story to people all around the world. So she put her story into a package and flew to the airport. + +At the airport, Katie sent her story up into the sky. She watched it fly away and wave goodbye with glee! + +Katie's story travelled all around the world and everyone who read it smiled with happiness. Katie was very proud of her story and smiled too! +Once upon a time there was a gifted structure. It was amazing and printed out all kinds of creations. One day, the structure started to hum and a beam of light shown down where it was standing. Suddenly, a 3 year-old stepped up and a magical friendship was born. The structure and the 3 year old would print out silly drawings and giggle along the way. They were having so much fun that they printed all day and into the night. + +The 3 year-old was so gifted that they could dream up whatever they wanted and the structure could find a way to make it come alive. Together they printed out all sorts of things. They printed fancy dresses and even intricate architecture. + +The young child and the special structure were together all of the time and they never seemed to run out of things to print. They were able to create whatever the 3 year-old dreamed up. + +Finally, when the 3 year-old had to go to bed, they said goodbye to the special structure. They knew it would be there whenever they needed it - ready to print out another magical creation. +Once there was a little girl. She was only three years old. She tried to organize her toys. + +She was happy to see that everything was in order. She wanted her room to be tidy. But then she realized something was missing. She was ashamed that she had forgotten the price tag on that toy. + +She quickly found the price tag and organized the toy back with the rest of her things. She was proud of her work and smiled. She felt better now that her room was organized. + +The little girl learned a valuable lesson. Always remember to organize the price tags on your toys. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl called Molly. She liked to laugh and play. One day, Molly asked her mummy for a treat. Her mummy said yes. Molly was so happy! + +Molly asked what kind of treat she could have. Mummy said that she could have a pink cake. Molly said that she wanted a pink cake. + +Molly's mummy went to the shop to buy a treat. She bought a yummy pink cake with white icing and sprinkles. + +When Molly saw her pink cake, she was so excited! She could not wait to eat it. She asked mummy if she could eat it right away! + +Mummy said yes and Molly enjoyed her yummy pink cake. She ate it all up and was very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who wanted a bow. She wanted it very much, so she asked her mommy if she could have one. Her mommy said yes, but only if she was very careful with it. + +The girl was so excited! She went to the store and chose the most pretty and sparkly bow she could find. It had bright colors and smelled like flowers. + +When the girl brought it home, she hugged it tight, being extra careful with it. She showed it to her mommy who smiled and said it was very beautiful. + +The girl put it in her hair, and twirled and jumped around with it. She played with it every day, always being careful not to break it. + +The girl was sure that her bow was the best present ever. +The sun was shining brightly outside. It was an ordinary day for Jack and his dad. + +Jack and his dad went to the store. Jack's dad purchased a video game. Jack was so excited. He just could not wait to play it. + +On the way back home, they stopped at the store to get a drink. They both got cold soda to drink. Jack's dad let him sip a bit, but he said that Jack needed to be careful because it was too cold and could burn his tongue. + +When they returned home, they started to play the new video game. They spent all afternoon playing the game, competing against each other. They were both having a really fun time. Jack smiled and laughed as he watched his dad play. + +When the sun went down, the two players said goodbye to the game for the night. They each had a great time and it was an ordinary day, but one filled with lots of fun. +Once there was a nosy kangaroo who always wanted to know what was going on. He spent all day looking around and asking questions. One day, he spotted something different in the grass. It was a pile of small, colourful objects. He felt very curious and wanted to know what they were. + +So he started to sort them. He carefully picked up each object, one by one, and examined it closely. He placed each of them into a pile depending on its shape, size, and colour. He kept going until they were all neatly organised. + +When he had finished, he smiled with delight. Now he could see that the colourful objects were all jigsaw pieces! He had sorted them into sets, so he could now start to create jigsaw puzzles. + +He was very excited and couldn't wait to get started. He was feeling very nosy now, he just had to know what the final jigsaw picture would be. He hopped up and down, wanting to know the answer. + +The kangaroo smiled and started to piece together the jigsaw. After a few moments, he saw the beautiful picture he had created. On the jigsaw was a picture of a happy little kangaroo! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Mandy. Mandy was three years old and she loved to play. One day Mandy found something shiny on the floor. It was a glass! Excitedly she picked it up, but then she accidentally dropped it! + +Mandy was sad. The glass was all broken and there was glass everywhere. It was a big messy! Mandy knew she had to fix it. + +Mandy began to pick up the pieces and she put them in a bin carefully. Then she asked her Mom for some glue. Mandy spread the glue on the edges of the pieces and then carefully put the pieces together. + +After she was finished Mandy held up her glass proudly. It was all fixed! It was almost as good as new. Mandy was so happy, she had fixed the glass all by herself! +A little boy was very nervous. His mom had been talking to him about a special treat. She said that if he was good, then he would get a special treat. + +The little boy had been so excited that he could barely sit still. But finally, spring arrived and it was time for the treat! + +The little boy's mom took him outside in the backyard. She pointed towards a bright and colorful surprise. There were butterflies and flowers everywhere! + +The little boy was so excited and jumped up and down. He found a butterfly and tried to catch it as it flew away. His mom laughed and hugged him tightly. + +It was the best treat ever! The little boy smiled and waved goodbye to the butterflies as his mom took him back inside. He couldn't wait until the next spring when he could go outside again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emily. She was three years old, and very brave. One morning she wanted to make a waffle, so she took out a bowl, a spoon and some ingredients. She put in some flour, milk and eggs and then she began to stir. As she stirred, something strange happened. Suddenly, the waffle began to move around the bowl. Emily was frightened, but she was still brave. She stirred faster and faster until the waffle stopped moving. She finished making the waffle and she was very proud of what she had done. She shared it with her family and they all enjoyed it! +Jack was a kind boy. He loved to explore the world around him. One day, he saw a tall ladder leaning against a wall. It seemed interesting, so he decided to climb up it. + +The ladder was long, so it took a while for Jack to get to the top. When he arrived, he saw a huge surprise waiting for him. There was a huge swing in the sky! He quickly got on it and began to swing. He felt so happy. + +Jack kept swinging until he heard a voice behind him. It was his mom calling him! He had to end his fun but he was sad. He reluctantly got down from the ladder and Jack's mom thanked him for being so kind. Jack smiled and they both went home. +Once upon a time, there was a brown glove. It was big and soft, so Tom decided to hug it. Tom was a little boy, and he loved to hug things. Sometimes he would even hug his dog, but today he chose to hug the glove. + +The glove was squishy and gave Tom a snug feeling. He held it tight and the feel of the glove in his arms was nice. He closed his eyes and hugged it for a long time. + +When he opened his eyes again, something magical had happened! The glove was now alive, and hugging Tom back! He was surprised but happy to have a new friend. + +They hugged and hugged and hugged, until Tom's mom came in his room and saw them. She smiled and said that the glove must be special to make Tom so happy. + +Tom and the glove hugged again, then the glove flew away. Tom waved goodbye, and sent lots of love! +Once upon a time, there was a pink squishy thing. It was so squishy, it loved to be squeezed. Every day the pink squishy thing would jump around and enjoy being squeezed. + +One day, the pink squishy thing found a big pile of waste. It was smelly and gross. The pink squishy thing wanted to squeeze it, but it was too smelly! + +So the pink squishy thing found something else to squeeze instead. It found a pink squishy rock and squeezed it until all the squishyness was gone. It was so much fun! + +The pink squishy thing had a great time squeezing all the things it could find. + +The End. +Once, there was a rat who was feeling very sad. She had been so busy with all the things she had to do and had no one to play with. + +But one day she found a friend. His name was Benny and he was a friendly bear. Benny was so kind and gentle, so the rat began to tell him all about how she felt. Benny felt very sorry for her, so he gave her a big hug. + +The hug was so comforting, it made the rat feel much better. Now she knew there was someone who really cared about her. + +Benny and the rat became very good friends. Every day they would find time to play together and Benny would continue to give her lots of comforting hugs when she was down. + +The rat had never been so happy. She was so glad she had such a wonderful friend to comfort her when she was feeling sad or busy. +One day, Joe went to the store to buy a melon. The store was full of lots of different types of melons. Joe was feeling confused with all the different types. + +He spotted a popular melon. Joe was excited to find it! It was round and yellow. Joe picked it up and brought it home with him. + +When Joe got home, he cut the melon open. The melon was juicy and sweet! Joe thought it was the best melon he had ever tasted. + +Joe decided to buy the popular melon every time he went to the store. He liked it so much! +Once upon a time, there was a pink cage. Inside the cage lived two animals. They were very excited because it was almost their favorite day of the year - Decoration Day! + +The animals asked their friends to help them decorate the cage so it was even more beautiful. Together, they hung pink streamers along the walls and added many colorful balloons. They hung pretty lanterns from the ceiling so the cage looked like it was full of stars. + +Finally, they added lots of sparkly tinsel all over the cage so it looked like it was made of pure magic. Everyone was so happy with the decorations! + +The animals spent the rest of the day playing and celebrating the fun of Decoration Day. It was a day full of special memories for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a nice prince. He lived in a grand castle. He was so nice that everyone in the kingdom knew him. + +Every morning the prince woke up and went outside. He liked to talk to the birds and trees and the sun and the moon. Everyone felt so happy when they saw him. + +One day, while the prince was walking through the forest, he found a hidden lake. There were so many pretty fish in the lake and they were so friendly. + +The prince spent all his days by the lake and soon, he knew all the fish by name. He even gave them crowns and called them his royal court. + +One day, a little bird came to the prince and told him about a magical castle in the sky. The prince wanted to go, so he said goodbye to the fish and flew away with the bird. + +The prince never returned, but his memory was celebrated in the kingdom. The townspeople would often talk about the nice prince and all the wonderful things he did. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to explore. He lived near a forest with an ancient ground. So one day, the boy decided to take a walk in the forest. + +As he walked, he saw funny animals like squirrels and rabbits, who all smiled at him and welcomed him to the woods. He smiled back at them, feeling happy and excited. + +As he walked further, the boy saw an old tree with a path beneath it leading deeper into the forest. The ground under the tree was ancient and bumpy. He followed the path, feeling curious and brave. + +He notices a big yellow flower standing alone in the middle of the path, and it smiled gently at him. He smiled back and gently touched the flower. Suddenly, the flower grew and made a big noise. He felt surprised, but he smiled and kept walking. + +Finally, after a long walk, he arrived at a clearing and met an old friend who invited him to play tag. They ran and laughed together while the sun smiled down on them. + +When it was time to go home, the boy thanked the animals and the flower for showing him a magical day in the forest. They all smiled and waved goodbye, and with that, the boy smiled too and made his way back home. +Once upon a time there was a strong sack. It was full of energy and always excited. One day the sack went on an adventure and found a big hill. The strong sack wanted to go down the hill but it was scared. + +Suddenly, it heard a loud yell from behind. It looked around and saw a big bear running towards it. The strong sack was so scared that it started to run down the hill. It yelled and yelled as it went faster and faster. + +At the bottom of the hill, the strong sack was safe. It stopped and looked back. The bear was gone and the sack had won! The strong sack cheered with excitement and yelled loudly! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. Joe had a fine post in his garden. Every day, he would watch the post carefully and make sure that it was strong and sturdy. + +One morning, Joe noticed that his post was cracked. He was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, he had an idea. He asked his mum if he could replace the old post with a new one. Mum said yes and off Joe went to the shop. + +The shop keeper had a big box of fine posts. Joe chose one of the biggest and strongest ones. He thanked the shop keeper, then took it back home. + +Back in the garden, Joe worked hard to replace the old post with the new one. He dug out the old post and put in the new one. + +It was hard work, but when he was done, Joe looked proudly at the new post. It was standing tall and strong and was just perfect. Joe was very happy and smiled. +Once, there was a playful dog named Max. He was always running and jumping and barking. One day, Max was so excited that he ran out into the street without looking. Suddenly, he saw a car coming his way and he had to hurry to get out of the way. He quickly jumped to the side and the car barely missed him. + +Max was so happy he had been able to get out of the way just in time, but he was also sad that the car had crashed into a big wreck. Pieces of metal and broken glass were everywhere. The driver was okay and walked away with only a few bumps and bruises. + +Max was so glad that he had been able to help. He barked one last time as a thank you, and ran happily away. He learned a lesson that day and now he always pays attention when he’s out and about, so that he doesn’t get in trouble again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind little girl called Beth. Beth was only three years old and she had a cuddly toy rabbit that she loved very much. Every morning, Beth would wake very early, hop out of bed and hold her bunny tight. + +One day, Beth woke to find her bunny was missing. She looked everywhere, under the bed, under the covers and even in the cupboard. Nothing! As she desperately tried to find her bunny, she heard an unfamiliar noise coming from outside her window. She pulled back her curtains and was shocked by what she saw: a rude little boy, jumping up and down on her lawn with her bunny in his hand. + +Beth was so angry and ran outside, shouting for him to give back her bunny but the rude little boy kept on jumping and laughing. Just then, Beth's parents came running out. Her Dad took her bunny back and told the boy to go away. + +The little boy looked very sorry and gave them a shy wave as he left. That night, Beth made sure she put her bunny in her bed so she wouldn't lose him again. She went to sleep with a smile on her face, happy that her bunny was safe and sound. +Once upon a time there was a girl who liked to spin. Everywhere she went she spun around in circles until she felt dizzy. + +One day she went to a special place. There were cells with different things in them. She looked at the cells and saw that one of them was very difficult to open. She tried to open but it wouldn't budge. + +Suddenly she started to spin and spin. Faster and faster she went. Then a miracle happened! + +The cell began to open! The girl was so happy that she spun even faster. Finally, the cell opened and the girl stopped spinning. Inside she found a surprise that was even more amazing than the spinning and the cell. +Jack wanted to watch a movie. So his mommy tucked him in bed, put on his favorite movie and said good night. + +The movie was really fun. Jack laughed and smiled but then he got really tired. He snuggled up in his blankets but fell asleep before the movie was over. + +When Jack woke up, he noticed the movie was gone. He looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +Jack was very guilty. He felt like he had done something bad. He knew that it wasn't his fault, but he was sad he'd lost the movie. + +Mommy reassured Jack. She said it was okay and that he hadn't done anything wrong. Then she gave him a big hug to take away his guilty feeling. +Once upon a time, there was a very gloomy day. A little girl was not feeling well, so her mommy tucked her in for a nap. Even though the day was gloomy, the little girl felt cozy and warm in her bed. + +Mommy tucked a napkin in around the little girl. She said, "This napkin will help keep you cozy and warm, sweetheart". The napkin felt soft and comforting and was just the right size for the little girl. + +Soon, the little girl drifted off to sleep. After a while, Mommy came in to check on her. Mommy gently pulled the napkin away, and the little girl awoke. + +Mommy smiled and said, "I have something to spoil you with!". The little girl was so excited, she jumped out of bed and hugged her mommy. Mommy gave her little girl a big hug and they played games all day long. + +The little girl felt so happy and content, she never wanted the day to end. But eventually, it did. With the napkin tucked snugly around her, she was sleepy and cozy once again. + +The gloomy day had been turned into a wonderful time full of love and fun with Mommy. +Once upon a time there was a big wide world. In the world lived many happy people who belonged there. They all had things that were very important to them. + +One day one of the people found something beautiful. It was a girl and she belonged to someone but they were nowhere to be seen. + +The people were puzzled and so they asked the girl where she belonged. She looked very sad and didn’t know what to say. + +So the people looked after the girl even though they didn’t know who she belonged to. They gave her food, a warm bed and a nice smile. They even taught her how to play and laugh. + +One day, the people finally got an answer. She belonged with them in their big wide world! + +They all hugged with joy, their hearts filled with happiness. From then on, the girl belonged to them and they belonged to her. She was important to them, just like everyone else who belonged there. +Once upon a time, there was an enthusiastic cube. The cube loved to do very exciting things. One day, the cube was trying to prevent an accident. It worked very hard to make sure nothing bad would happen. + +The cube tried to jump over a puddle, but the puddle was too big. The cube tried to hop across a bridge, but the bridge was too small. The cube tried to fly over the treetops, but the cloud was too low. + +The cube thought and thought until finally, it had an idea. The cube put its feet together and hopped over the puddle, it hopped back and forth over the bridge, and it flew up very high in the sky over the treetops. + +The cube couldn't believe it worked! It was so excited, it shouted with joy. Thanks to the cube, the accident was prevented! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He had a new wagon his mommy and daddy had just bought him. It was bright red and shiny. + +One day, he was playing with his friends and ran too quickly. He didn't see how close he was to the wagon, and he tripped, accidentally tearing a huge hole in the wagon. + +Jack was very sad. He wanted to fix the wagon himself, but he wasn't old enough to fix it. He asked his mommy and daddy, but they said they couldn't fix it. + +Jack was so sad he couldn't fix his beloved wagon. But then, his mommy and daddy had a great idea. They went to a special store, and they bought him a new wagon. It was even brighter and shinier than before! + +Jack was so excited. He hugged and kissed his mommy and daddy and thanked them for the new wagon. Then, he dragged the new wagon all around, playing with his friends until it was time to go home. +Once there was a crayon that was the most graceful crayon in the world. She was long, slender and always made the most beautiful colors. But one day, something terrible happened - she was left out in the sun too long and shrank! She shrank so much that even her colors looked pale. + +The crayon was so sad and worried, but then she had an idea. She rolled herself in the grass and found a cool shade by a big tree. Little by little, she started to feel better and very soon she was back to her graceful shape. + +The crayon was so thankful and happy to be her graceful self. She thanked the tree for the cool shade that helped her to shrink back to normal. +One night, a little girl named Lily was in bed. She smelled something warm. It was a waffle! She thought it smelled delicious. + +Lily got out of bed and went to the kitchen. When she opened the door, she saw a big, furry animal! On the counter was a bowl of warm waffles. + +The furry animal was stealing the waffles! It was taking one with its mouth and eating it. + +Lily was very brave. She shouted at the animal. "Stop!" she said. "Those waffles are mine!" + +The furry animal looked at Lily and ran away. Lily was very happy. She ate one of the warm waffles and went back to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a kind ostrich. He lived in a big field. Every day, he would try to find something to attach to his feathers. One day, he found lots of small, noisy objects. He didn't know what they were, but they looked like they would be fun to attach to his feathers. So he did! He put one on each of his feathers and looked in the mirror. He was so excited to see how pretty he looked. He was the fanciest ostrich in the field. But the little noisy objects started to drive all the other ostriches crazy. The kind ostrich saw how uncomfortable they were, so he took the little objects off his feathers and put them back where he found them. The other ostriches were so grateful and thanked the kind ostrich for being so considerate. The kind ostrich knew he had done the right thing, and he was very proud of himself. The end. +The little girl was so happy as she ran through the park. She stopped and looked around as she saw something special. She had discovered a big billboard. She went closer and saw a picture of a big cat with stripes on it. The little girl smiled. She thought it was funny. She ran up to the billboard and touched it. It felt rough and hard. She looked around and saw more people coming to the park. She waved and they waved back. She was so happy that she wanted to show them the billboard. She ran up to them and said “Look! Look what I discovered!â€. They all smiled and said “That’s very cool!â€. The little girl was so proud of her discovery. She felt so happy! +Once, there was a little three year old girl named Penny. She loved exploring and learning about the world around her. + +Today, she wanted to go explore an igloo. She had never seen one before, and so she was excited. + +When Penny got to the igloo, she was amazed. It was so big and round. She couldn't believe it! She admired it so much. + +But then she noticed that the inside of the igloo was a bit messy. She saw some blankets, books and toys scattered all around. Penny smiled. She thought that it was funny. + +Penny enjoyed exploring the igloo. She had a lot of fun. She was sure she was going to come back to admire the igloo again soon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy had a lot of tasks to do when she woke up in the morning. She had to brush her teeth, get dressed and eat her breakfast. + +But today Daisy wanted to run. Daisy was too excited to stay in the house. So she ran outside! + +Daisy ran through the park, she ran past the trees and she ran with her little dog. Daisy was so happy she couldn't stop laughing. + +Suddenly Daisy realised she had lots of messy tasks to do back home. She ran as fast as she could so she didn't have to stay outside for too long. + +When Daisy got home, she quickly got to work. She brushed her teeth, got dressed and ate her breakfast. Daisy was so proud of herself for finishing all of her tasks! +Once upon a time, there was a lonely crystal. Every day it would stay in the same spot, all alone. The crystal was sad and often cried tears of loneliness. + +One day, something magical happened. A young girl saw the crystal and knew instantly that it needed a friend. She picked it up and kept it close. + +The girl and the crystal became best friends. The little girl would take it everywhere she went. She talked to it and told it her secrets. + +With the girl's love and friendship, the crystal was never lonely again. Everyday, it was happy to stay with its new friend and together, they made lots of memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lou. She was three years old and loved to play. + +She liked to play in the sun in the summer season, but sometimes it was too hot so she would need to relax. One day when the sun was shining pale she came outside to play. + +Lou ran across the grass, giggling as she went. She kept running until she was very tired and needed to relax. + +So Lou laid down under the big tree and felt the sweep of the breeze. She took in a deep breath and smiled. She stayed there for a while, just relaxing in the sun. + +Eventually the sun began to set and Lou went back inside. But she always remembered her time in the pale sunshine and how relaxing it was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenna. Jenna lived near a big mountain with lots of snow. Every day, Jenna would look longingly at the tall mountain and wish she could climb it. But the mountain seemed too high to climb. + +One day, Jenna had a bright idea. She decided she would bring a special light with her to help climb the icy mountain. She found a bright bulb and carried it in her pocket. + +When Jenna made it to the mountain, it was even more icy and cold than she imagined. But Jenna was brave and determined. She kept climbing! With the help of her special bulb, Jenna was able to find her path in the dark. + +Eventually, Jenna succeeded! She made it to the top of the icy mountain and she was so proud of herself. She looked around at the beautiful view and smiled. She had done it. Jenna had succeeded! +Once upon a time there was a poor family. One day the family decided to party in the park. They brought lots of treats to eat and games to play. + +The mom and dad set up a picnic blanket and the kids played tag. The little brother even swang from the tree! Everyone was having a great time. + +The family decided that for their next party they would go to the park again. They ended up visiting the park every week and sometimes even twice a week! + +The poor family couldn't afford to go anywhere else, so they made the park their own special place. Even when they were grown up, they still remembered the happy times they had at the park. +Once there was a cool boy named Joe. He liked to play outside. He had lots of favorite things to do. One of the things he liked to do was make mud pies. He would mix the mud with grass and leaves. + +One day Joe decided to explore. He wanted to see what different things he could find. He saw a very tall tree. He wanted to climb it. But it was too dangerous. His mom told him no. + +So instead of climbing the tree Joe decided to look for other things. He found a lot of neat things. He found some rocks and some bugs too. Joe was having a lot of fun. + +Then something unexpected happened. Joe found a big animal. It was very big and looked kind of like a bear. Joe was scared but he was also curious. He wanted to look closer but his mom said no. She said that it was too dangerous. + +So Joe had to find something else to explore. He ended up finding a snake. His mom said that it was ok to look at it but he had to stay safe. Joe watched the snake and learned a lot of things. + +At the end of the day, Joe was tired but he had lots of new things to include in his story - like trees, rocks, bugs, and even an animal and a snake. But most of all, he learned that some things can be dangerous and that it's important to obey +Once there was a little fish who loved to swim. One day the fish was swimming when it spotted an oyster. It was so excited it swam right up to the oyster. As it got closer it was worried that it would not fit through the crack in the oyster's shell. But the little fish kept swimming and swimming, its fins wiggling. Soon enough, the fish fit through the crack. Inside it found a beautiful pearl. The fish was so excited, it swam away quickly. + +The little fish was so proud of itself for swimming through the oyster. From then on, it kept swimming, never worrying that it was too small. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear. His name was Strip. Strip owned a big, cozy cave. Every day, Strip would go exploring in the woods. He liked finding new things and playing games. + +On one adventure, Strip found a tiny rabbit hopping down a path. When he asked the rabbit what it was doing, the rabbit said it was looking for a new home. So Strip offered the rabbit his own cave. + +The rabbit was so happy. It was the perfect place! Strip and the rabbit became friends and spent lots of time together. They had lots of fun playing games and exploring. + +Now Strip and the rabbit had a very special friendship. Every day they would go out in the woods and enjoy the beauty of nature together. Strip was so glad he could help the rabbit find a place to call its own. +Molly and her mum were in the park. Molly saw a big yellow spot on the grass. She got excited because it was so big and yellow. She went over to the spot and started to eat it. It was yummy! + +Molly's mum saw what she was doing and shouted "No, Molly! You can't eat that! That's not food!" She laughed and said "Don't worry, Molly. I've got something yummy for you to eat." + +Molly saw her mum had a basket of apples. She quickly ran to the basket and started eating the apples. They were so sweet and juicy! + +Molly's mum was happy and said "That's right! Apples are the perfect snack. Remember, Molly, yellow spots are not food, but apples are yummy to eat!" +Once there was a deaf golf ball. He rolled around all day long and felt so lonely, he wished someone would play with him. He rolled to the golf course and noticed there was nobody around. He noticed a scale that said 'Weigh Me' so he decided to roll on to it. + +The scale said, "You are too heavy for a golf ball! But, you have a good heart, so I will let you stay." The golf ball was so happy to have something to do he rolled around the golf course every day. + +One day, a human came to play golf. He picked up the golf ball and was so surprised that it was so heavy! He said, "It must be because of your good heart!" The golf ball smiled and the human brought him home. + +The golf ball was no longer deaf because he was part of the family. He now had company to spend time with and a new place to call home. The golf ball was no longer alone and he was so happy that he could weigh in with the family. +Once there was a friendly crack. He wanted to win a race, so he tried his best. But he was too slow. He looked around and saw all the other cracks running so fast. He felt sad. + +But then he heard a voice. It said, “Come on, crack! You can do it! Keep trying your best.†Encouraged, the crack tried again. He was faster this time. He ran and ran and ran. + +At last he crossed the finish line! He had won the race! Everyone cheered for the friendly crack. He was so proud and happy that he had achieved his goal. + +From then on, the crack kept running and never stopped believing in himself. He was always happy and proud of his accomplishments! +Once there was a car, it was big and red. The car was going so fast, the driver was speeding. All around the car, the view was a blur. + +The driver was confused, he didn't know why he was going so fast. He wanted to stop but he couldn't see how. Then, he looked over and saw a yellow stop sign. + +The driver pressed on the brakes and the car slowed down. He was relieved and happy, the view was no longer a blur. He had stopped, he was safe and he was no longer confused. + +The driver put his car in park and smiled. Speeding was no fun and he was happy he had stopped in time. He learned his lesson and from now on, he will drive carefully and keep the view clear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named May. She was three years old. One day, she wanted to open the door. But she couldn't. She tried and tried but the door wouldn't open. So she struggled and struggled. She got a bit hurt as she grabbed the door handle, but she kept going. + +She kept pushing and pushing, but the door still wouldn't open. But then, finally, the door opened! May was so happy. She was proud of herself for overcoming her struggle and opening the door. She smiled and thought she was so brave. + +May had a wonderful day after that. She opened the door many more times that day. She heard a little voice inside her head telling her she was brave and strong. So she kept going and going. That's how May learned that if she struggled a bit, she could do anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a tooth. It was sitting in the back of a boy's mouth. The boy didn't want it to vanish, so he kept it safe. + +One day, he started to feel something strange in his mouth. Suddenly the tooth was gone! It had vanished. + +The boy was scared because it was getting dark outside and he didn't know where the tooth had gone. He searched and searched, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Eventually, he found the tooth. It was on the ground in a dangerous place. The boy carefully picked it up and brought it home. He vowed to never leave it in such a dangerous place again. +Once, there was a powerful farmer who had a very special urge. He wanted to find a way to supply food to his little village. Every day, he worked hard in his fields and tried to grow plants that the people of the village could eat. + +One day, he had an idea. He found a big tree and chopped it down, then took some of the branches and made a big box. Then he filled the box with food from his farm and loaded it onto a truck. + +The truck drove through the village and the farmer called to the people to come and get the food from the box. Everyone was so happy and thankful to the powerful farmer for his generous supply of food. + +The village was happy and thankful ever since - the farmer had made their lives a little bit better. He was glad to have been able to follow his powerful urge to help the villagers. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Joe. He loved to explore the world around him. One day, he decided to go for a walk. As he walked, he saw something he had never seen before. It was black and glinting in the sun! Joe guessed it was coal. + +He bent down to take a closer look. When he touched it, his fingers got covered in a black, sticky substance. It was filthy! Joe quickly wiped his hands and started to look around for more coal. + +Eventually, he found a giant pile of coal. Joe was so excited he couldn't believe his eyes! He guessed that the coal must have come all the way from a coal mine. Joe couldn't believe what he had found. He was so excited! +The little boy was very sleepy. He sighed and yawned; his eyes were heavy. Suddenly he noticed something weird. A lamp was floating in the air! He watched in amazement. The lamp was shining brightly and it began to move around the room. He jumped in surprise. Then with a pop, the lamp disappeared. The little boy rubbed his eyes. What an odd thing to happen. He yawned again, then cuddled up in bed and fell into a deep sleep. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Beth. She liked eating cereal and playing with her friends. One day Beth's mommy and daddy told her they were going to marry each other. Beth was so excited she didn't know what to do! + +Beth and her friends decided to play a game of pretend. They pretended that Beth and her mommy were getting married. They pretended to have a big ceremony and that Beth was the bride. + +Beth's mommy made a special breakfast for them. It was a plate of Beth's favorite cereal and a glass of milk. They all ate together and it was so delicious! + +When it was time to say goodbye, Beth's mommy warned her to be careful. She said, "Remember, the world can be a dangerous place. Always stay with your friends and be careful what you do". + +Beth promised that she would be careful and said goodbye to her mommy. She was very excited that her mommy and daddy were going to marry each other. Beth thought it was the most special day ever! +Once there was an independent girl who loved to ride her bike. She rode around the neighbourhood every day with a big smile on her face. + +One day, there was a hurricane coming, and the girl was warned to stay inside. But she was independent and determined, so she rode her bike right into the storm. + +The wind howled and the rain poured, but the girl stayed brave. In the dark sky, she saw a bright light that seemed to guide her path on her bike. She pedalled faster and faster and felt a magical energy that kept her safe. + +When the girl came to the other side of the hurricane, everyone was amazed by her courageous ride. They cheered for her and all praised her for her independence. + +From then on, the girl was known as the bravest and most independent girl in town. She decided to ride her bike whenever she wanted, no matter what the weather or the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly little girl called Jane. Jane loved to relax and enjoy the world around her. + +One day, she went on a picnic with her family. Jane spied a big, ripe peach tree in the park. She squealed with delight and ran to it. + +Jane plucked a delicious, juicy peach from the tree and settled down on the grass beneath it. She took a big bite of the peach and smiled. The sweetness and juicyness made her very happy. + +Jane closed her eyes and felt the sunshine on her skin. As she enjoyed the moment, she felt content and relaxed. + +When she opened her eyes, Jane saw a friendly little bird hopping around the grass. She watched as the bird pecked at the grass and flew around in the sunshine. Jane smiled at it and the two of them shared a happy moment together. + +Jane felt so relaxed and peaceful. She smiled to herself, grabbed another juicy peach and headed home. +Once upon a time there was a duck. The duck liked to swim in the pond. One day when the duck was swimming, he heard a heavy snap. The duck was curious and he wanted to know where the sound came from. + +He looked around the pond and he saw a big frog. He asked the frog, "Did you make that sound?" The frog nodded his head and said "Yes, I made the snap sound because I am so big and heavy." + +The duck laughed and said, "That's funny. Let's have a race around the pond and see who is the fastest." The frog and the duck raced around the pond. The duck was fast, but the frog was faster. The frog crossed the finish line first and he hopped up and down with joy. + +The duck was not sad, he was just happy to see the frog so happy. The frog and the duck were friends ever since then. They played at the pond every day, had lots of fun, and heard many different kinds of sounds. +Once upon a time, there was a modern family. One day, they received a special package. Inside was a dove. Everyone was so excited! The dove was bright and white. It flapped its wings and flew around the living room. The family watched as the dove flew out of the window. + +They thought, "What could this mean?" Later that day, a kind voice spoke to them. The voice told them a secret - the dove was a sign of good luck for the family! Everyone was so happy. They smiled and thanked the kind voice. + +From then on, the family felt happy and loved. Even though the dove was gone, they still felt that it was with them, in their hearts. They knew that the dove had brought them luck and happiness. + +The End! +Once there was a little girl. She loved to play, but had no toys. One day, she found a magical box. She couldn't see very well, so she pulled at the box to open it. Inside she found a video! She had never seen anything like it before. It was an unknown world! + +The girl was excited and pushed a button on the video. Suddenly, the screen was full of colourful images and sounds! She was mesmerised, and pulled the video out of the box. As soon as she hugged it, the box disappeared! + +The video was like a magical toy. Every day, the girl would pull it out and watch something new. She learned so much from it, and she soon knew it was the best toy she would ever have. +Once, there was a little girl named Lisa. She had a bed in her room that was open. She liked to play in it, and her mom let her. + +One day, she asked her mom if she could bring her doll in the bed. Her mom said yes, so Lisa put her doll in the bed. Then, she asked her mom for some blankets and pillows to make the bed cozy. Her mom gave her the blankets and pillows, and Lisa made the bed really comfortable. + +Then, Lisa asked if she could take a nap in the bed. Her mom said yes, so Lisa made herself a cozy spot and laid down. She closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. She had sweet dreams of playing in her bed. + +When she woke up, it was time for dinner. She asked if she could stay in the bed and eat, and her mom said yes! + +Lisa smiled and was so happy. She ate her dinner in her bed and enjoyed it so much. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time there was a brown box. It was held closed with a lock so nobody else could open it. All day, people would walk by and wonder what was inside the box. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came by. She had a special knife and she used it to unlock the box. + +When it opened, Lily was so excited. Inside the box was a stuffed bunny! It was brown and it looked so cuddly. Lily hugged the bunny tight and smiled. + +From that day on, Lily and her bunny were the best of friends. Everywhere she went, the bunny was nearby. + +The brown box became a special place for Lily and the key and knife were kept safe so she could come back and visit the bunny once in a while. +Once upon a time, there was a glowing jellyfish. It floated in the ocean and sparkled so brightly. Everyone loved it because it looked so real! + +One day, a fake jellyfish popped up. It wasn't glowing like the real jellyfish, but it was so colorful and pretty. Everyone thought it was cool, but it wasn't really like the real one. + +The fake jellyfish just hung around, bobbing up and down in the water. But the real jellyfish kept glowing and shining in the deep ocean. + +When night came, the real jellyfish glowed so brightly, it lit up the whole sea. Everyone stared in awe. They all knew that the real jellyfish was magical. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a barber. Her hair was long and curly. She was very nice. + +One day she wanted to buy something expensive. But she didn't have enough money. She was sad. + +So she went to the garden. She found an old, rotten carrot in the ground. It smelled bad, but it was still there. She took it, and sold it to the market. + +When she had enough money to buy her expensive thing, she bought it. It was a fancy hairbrush. + +The barber was so happy! She brushed her hair with it every day and it made her hair shine. She was so proud of her new tool! +John worked hard. He wanted to succeed. Every day he worked and worked. He did everything he could to make his work perfect. But every day was empty. When it seemed like he would never succeed, he tried even harder. He never gave up. Finally, one day, John's hard work paid off. He succeeded! He was so happy that he had worked so hard, and it had paid off. He was filled with joy. He had finally achieved his success and he was proud of all the hard work he had done to get there. +Billy drove his car around and around. He was having so much fun! + +He stopped when he saw a big basket beside the road. He got out of his car and picked up the basket. Inside, it was filled with warm apples. He smiled and put the basket in his car. + +He drove back to his house and brought the basket inside. His mom was so happy to see the warm apples. She hugged him and said, "we can make a yummy apple pie with all these apples". + +Billy and his mom washed and peeled the apples. They put them in a big bowl, added sugar and cinnamon, rolled out the pie crust and put it in the oven. + +Finally, when the pie was done, Billy and his mom enjoyed a warm piece, together. It was the best apple pie ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Hannah. She was a very special three year old that had a very special power - she could use her arm to send things far away. + +One day, she was walking outside when she saw something very special - a blue butterfly! She wanted to play with it, so she held out her arm and sent it away. The butterfly flew away into the sky until it was far away, up near the sun. + +But then Hannah noticed something - the butterfly had shone with a blue light as it flew away. She tried it again and sent away another butterfly. Again, it shone with a beautiful blue light as it flew away. + +Hannah was so excited she raced home to tell her family about her special power! From that day on she was always sending away different things with her arm, and each time the things she sent away shone with a bright blue light! +John was a playful boy who liked to be outside. He was standing in the garden one day and saw a bulb in the flower bed. He bent down and gazed at it, intrigued by its shining colours. + +The bulb seemed to have a life of its own. It suddenly started floating up in the air, slowly turning around and around until it reached the top of the garden. Then it suddenly stopped and started spinning in a different direction. + +John couldn't believe his eyes! He watched it in wonder, his face lit up with excitement. He looked around to make sure no one was watching him. He had discovered a magical secret. + +The bulb floated down to the ground and John got an idea. He clapped his hands and smiled as he ran over to his toy box. He grabbed his favourite toy car and placed it in the middle of the flower bed. Then he watched as the bulb started floating above the car, lighting its path. + +John was so happy with his new discovery! He felt like the luckiest boy in the world. He smiled as he watched the bulb playing with his toy car, its colourful lights reflecting off the car's shiny surface. John knew he would never forget this special moment. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly barrel. It was red and round, and it made people smile when they saw it. + +One day, the barrel went to the park. It wanted to see all the children playing. Soon, it met a little girl named Lucy. + +Lucy was very excited to see the barrel. She asked if she could open it, and the barrel said yes. + +When Lucy opened the barrel, out came a puppy! Lucy and the puppy became fast friends. They wanted to play forever, so Lucy closed the barrel so the puppy couldn't get out. + +Now, Lucy brings the jolly barrel to the park every day. The two of them play together and have the best time. The barrel is so happy to be able to watch Lucy and her puppy playing together. +Once there was a princess who lived in a big palace. Every day she was so bossy and she demanded that everyone do what she said. One day, the princess wanted to do something different. She told her servants to bring her a book to read. She opened the book and started to read it. The princess was so excited when she read the stories in the book. She read about magical lands and far away places. As she read, a wonderful idea came to her—she was going to make her own palace! She told her servants to get her supplies to build the palace. They worked hard to build the palace, just like the princess wanted. When it was finished, the princess was so proud and happy with her palace. She invited all her friends to come and see it and they were amazed. The princess couldn't wait to read all the books she had, in her beautiful palace. +Once upon a time there was a tight rail. It was tall and sparkly and seemed to go on forever. + +Cindy was a curious three year old who wanted to explore the rail. She went up to it and put her little hands on the tight rail. + +Cindy stared up at the rail and started to imagine all the places it could take her. She imagined far away lands and secret hidden castles. She wondered what adventures she could have. + +She stood there gazing at the rail for a long time. Then, with a deep breath, she said goodbye and started down the path away from the tight rail. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They both loved their little girl very much. + +One day, the girl found a box full of stuff on the table. She was so excited and wanted to Play with the stuff. But when she opened the box, she saw that it was full of terrible things. She became very scared and sad. + +The mommy and daddy saw that the girl was scared and sad. They hugged her and explained to her that sometimes people give us stuff that is not nice and we have to accept it. The little girl was still scared, but her mommy and daddy held her tight and made her feel better. + +Eventually, the little girl accepted the terrible things and kept them in the box. She learned that sometimes in life we have to accept things that are difficult. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable bunny who lived in a small forest. The bunny had a very strong need for carrots. In the forest, there was an old man who always had plenty of carrots to share. So, the dependable bunny went to the old man's house and asked for carrots. The old man was so happy to see the bunny, he gave the bunny as many carrots as it could eat. The bunny ate all the carrots and was satisfied. + +The dependable bunny was very happy with his new found carrots, but he still had the need for more. He thought for a long time, until he finally figured out how to get more. He came up with an idea to build a carrot wagon! He hopped around the forest gathering all the necessary items he needed to build the wagon. The dependable bunny eventually finished the wagon and hopped away with a big smile on his face. + +The next day, the bunny went back to the old man's house with his carrot wagon asking for more carrots. The old man was so impressed with the wagon, he filled it to the brim with carrots. The bunny was overjoyed and couldn't thank the old man enough. + +The dependable bunny had finally found a way to get all the carrots he needed. He happily munched on the carrots from his wagon as he hopped away. And from then on, the bunny was never without a carrot! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was Dave. Dave was very happy and he wanted to go on an adventure. + +One day, Dave decided he wanted to explore the forest. He asked his mom if he could go and she said yes. + +So, Dave put on his shoes, grabbed his spoon and set off. He was so excited to see what he would find in the forest. + +He walked and walked, then suddenly he heard a noise in the woods. He looked around and what he saw made him jump with joy. It was a long, red teaspoon! He had found the spoon! He was so excited that he grabbed it and ran back home. + +Once Dave got back, his mom asked him what he had gained. So, Dave told her all about his special, long teaspoon that he had found in the forest. + +Dave was so proud of himself and excited to keep exploring the forest to see what else he could gain. +Once upon a time there was a little bunny named Joe. Joe was brave and very curious. He wanted to explore the world around him. So one day he decided to hop away from his home. + +As he hopped, he saw a big tree. He got so excited and hopped closer to it. He felt so happy until he noticed sharp thorns on the tree. Joe was scared and hopped away. He was so careful to make sure he didn't get hurt. + +On his way back home he saw a saw. He was intrigued and hopped closer to it. Joe was so excited and curious, he wanted to touch it. He was careful not to touch the sharp edges. He looked closely at the saw and hopped away. + +Joe hopped all the way back home. He was excited to tell his family all about his adventure and what he had seen. His family was very proud of him and given Joe a big hug. Joe felt very happy after his adventure and couldn't wait to hop out and explore more the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lizzy. She was very enthusiastic and loved to explore. One day, Lizzy came across a magical crystal. She was so pleased and she hugged it dearly. + +Suddenly, a giant appeared before her and said "You should not have taken that, it was mine!" Lizzy was scared and she ran away with the crystal in her hand. + +Later that day, she regretted her decision. She wanted to give back the crystal, but she did not know where to find the giant. So she just kept it and she felt really sad. + +Finally, she decided to give the crystal back and she started to cry. Just then, the giant reappeared and said "Thank you for returning my crystal. You have done the right thing." + +Lizzy was so relieved and she was very grateful for the giant's kindness. And from then on, she never forgot to think twice before making decisions. The end. +Once there was a small girl named Jenny. She was just three years old and so happy and independent. Every day, Jenny liked to lean against her mommy and help her blow bubbles. She loved to watch the bubbles float through the air. + +One day, Jenny wanted to lean on something else. She looked around and spotted a tree. Jenny went right up to the tree and leaned her back against the rough bark. She was so proud of herself that she could lean on the tree all by herself. + +Jenny closed her eyes and felt how strong and independent she was. She imagined she was inside a bubble, just like the ones her mommy blew. She imagined she was lifted off the ground and floating through the sky! + +Suddenly, she felt someone tapping her shoulder, and she opened her eyes. There was her mommy, with a big smile, asking if Jenny wanted to make more bubbles. Jenny smiled and together they laughed as a new set of bubbles flew through the air. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl. She liked to play outside with her friends. One of the things she liked to do most was spin. She would spin so fast that she was a blur. When the girl's friends saw her spin, they were so amazed they couldn't speak. + +One day, the girl went inside and got a big mug of hot cocoa. She sniffed it and it smelled so yummy that she took a big sip. Then she put it down and started to spin with it. She spun faster and faster. Her friends were so impressed that they clapped their hands. + +The girl kept spinning faster until the cocoa started to fly out of the cup. Little drops of cocoa splashed all over her friends and they laughed with delight. Suddenly, the wind stopped and the girl stopped spinning. Everyone cheered and the girl earned a big round of applause. + +From that day onwards, spinning with cocoa became part of the girl's favorite game. She would always show off her spinning skills whenever her friends came to play. + +The End. +Once there was a fat cat. The cat was so hot that it decided to lean against something. It crept up to the tree and leaned against it. The tree was nice and cool, and the cat felt much better. + +Soon, an even fatter cat came along. It too was tired from the heat and wanted to lean on something. It saw the first cat leaning on the tree, and decided to do the same. So the two cats leaned against the tree, happy and content. + +But soon the shadow of the tree began to move away. The fat cats were back in the hot sun. So they moved and tried to find a new place to lean. They looked around and tried to find the coolest spot. + +Finally, they found it! They both squeezed into the cool door of a neighbor's house and continued to lean against it. The fat cats were so happy to be in the shade again. They leaned against the door until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time there was a silly boy who went to the sea. As he walked along the beach, he found a big pot. He thought it looked fun and so he grabbed it, not knowing what was inside. + +When he looked inside, he saw it was full of salt. He took some of the salt and put it in his pocket. + +Just then, he heard a loud voice from the ocean. It said, “Surrender the salt!†The silly boy was scared and he ran away, forgetting all about the salt. + +When he returned home, he told his mom what happened. His mom said the voice was from an old sea monster who guards the salt from foolish people. From then on, the boy was more careful near the sea. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lola. She was only three years old and very excited to explore the world. One day, while she was having fun playing around her house, she heard her mom call her from the bathroom. + +Lola ran to the bathroom, but as she got there she realized that things were not alright. There was water, lots and lots of water, all over the floor and it was coming from the toilet! + +Lola's mom was very worried and told her to be careful not to step on the water and get wet. Lola didn't want to get wet and she was scared of the toilet, but she was brave and listened to her parents. She carefully stepped around the water and helped her mom clean up the mess. + +When it was all finished Lola was very proud of herself. She had been very careful and despite being scared of the toilet, she had helped her mom. She knew she was growing up and that was a good feeling. +Once there was a great switch. Every day the switch would switch on and off. Then one day, the switch went away. Everyone was sad, so they started searching for it. + +After a long search, the switch was found! It had been sitting in the sun all along. Everyone was so happy to have it back and they wanted to give it a great big hug. + +They all grabbed the switch and flipped it back on. Suddenly, all the lights in the room went on and everyone cheered. Then they all hugged the switch and thanked it for returning. From then on, everyone made sure to take good care of the switch. +Once upon a time, there was a family who was going on a picnic. Mommy, Daddy, their two gifted kids, Emily and Eric, and their pet dog Max were all so excited. + +They packed some snacks, sandwiches and lemonade to take with them. Daddy spread the blanket on the grass and everyone sat down for a picnic. Emily and Eric played some games and laughed with each other. + +Max the pup watched them play and even got to try a snack; he tested it and yipped with delight. All too soon it was time to leave. They thanked Mommy and Daddy for the lovely picnic and started for home. It was a wonderful day for everyone. +Once upon a time there was a kid named Toby. He was three years old and had a very good friend called Joe. + +One day Toby and Joe went for a walk in the park. Suddenly Toby saw a big, white spot in the grass. + +Toby asked Joe, "What is it?" + +Joe replied, "It is a white flower." + +Toby looked carefully and thought, "It is so pretty and looks really useful. Can I keep it?" + +Joe nodded, "Yes. Keep it and you can use it to make your room more beautiful." + +Toby said excitedly, "Really?" + +Joe gave a big smile and replied, "Yes, really." + +Toby was very happy and thanked Joe. He ran home with the white flower and made his bedroom very happy and special. +Once upon a time, there was a little train that needed to go to the station. Every day the train had to load lots of people and things. But sometimes it was really noisy at the station. + +One day, the train was very quiet as it loaded people and things. Then, it passed through a busy station. It was so noisy! + +The train was so scared, but then it saw another train at the station. The other train was much bigger than the little one. It was also very noisy. + +But then, the big train loaded up and left. The station got very quiet. The little train was so happy! It stayed and loaded up everyone to take them home. + +The little train had a wonderful time that day, even though it was a bit noisy at the station. The end. +Once there was a girl called Molly who wanted to learn about the world so she went to the library and asked for a book. The librarian was very polite and gave her a book. Molly looked at the pictures and read some words but there were lots of other words she didn't understand. She wanted the librarian to explain them to her, but she was too shy to ask. So she left the library feeling sad and regretting not having asked for help. + +The next time she went to the library, Molly was so determined to understand the book that she was brave and asked the librarian to explain it to her. The librarian was very polite and helped Molly gain an understanding of the book. Molly felt so proud and happy, no more regret! +Billy had a big adventure planned. He was very excited. He went to the barn and grabbed a big bag. He filled it with as much hay as he could. Then he packed it up on his back. He felt a bit wobbly but he was determined. + +He set off on an adventure. He had a lot of fun exploring the woods. He saw butterflies, birds and even a deer. Everything was so amazing and he loved every minute. + +He kept going until it was almost dark. Then he needed to rest. He looked for a cozy spot and found the perfect place. He put down his hay and spread it out to make a nice soft bed. Finally he was ready for a good night's sleep and dreams of more adventurous adventures. +Once upon a time there was a smart kid. He was very intelligent. He had a big mitten. He loved it so much he would never let it out of his sight. + +One day, he wanted to take his mitten outside to play. But his mom said, "No, it's too cold. It's time to take a nap." + +The little kid was very angry. He wanted to go outside, but he knew he couldn't because of his mitten. So, he decided to lie to his mom and said, "I'm not tired. I just want to go outside and play with my mitten." But his mom saw right through his lie and said, "No. It's too cold. You must take a nap." + +So the little kid had to take a nap, but he was still sad about not being able to take his mitten outside. He was a smart kid though and he knew that if he was patient, soon the warm weather will come, so he could take his mitten outside and play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old and liked to explore the world. One day, while Lucy was wandering outside, she met a pick. It was a very useful pick because it could help her pick flowers and make them into beautiful bouquets. She was so happy that she decided to pick the pick. She picked it up carefully and took it home. + +At home, she used the useful pick to pick delicious berries to make a yummy pie for her family. Everyone was very impressed with her work and she felt very proud. + +Later that day, Lucy used the pick to pick apples from the tree and shared them with her friends. They all had such a nice time eating the sweet apples. They were so happy that Lucy decided to always keep the pick around so she could pick even more good things. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was an event. Everyone wanted to be there. They wanted to discuss something mighty. So, all the children gathered around and talked about the event. They wanted to make it the best it could be. Everyone had an opinion and everyone shared their ideas. After the discussion, the event turned out even more mighty than before. Everyone was so happy with the outcome. They all had a great time and celebrated the event together. It was a wonderful day! +Once there was a grumpy bear. He was always angry and wanted things his way. One day, he woke up and demanded some sugar. He stomped around, huffing and puffing, until he found a jar of sugar. He grabbed it and took a big spoonful. + +But then, his friend the rabbit ran up to him. "Hey grumpy bear! That's not very nice. You can't just take someone else's sugar without asking!" + +Grumpy bear listened, and he put the sugar back. Then he smiled and asked his friend nicely if he could have some sugar. The rabbit shared his sugar, and they both enjoyed it together. + +They hugged, and grumpy bear learned a valuable lesson - it's always better to ask nicely than to demand things. +Once upon a time there were two friends, a monkey and a rabbit. The rabbit was very thoughtful and often thanked the monkey for being such a good friend. The monkey was also very thoughtful and thanked the rabbit for being so kind. + +One day the monkey had a great idea to thank the rabbit for all his friendship. He carefully climbed up a tall tree and picked two large bananas, then climbed carefully down again. He gave one banana to the amazed rabbit and thanked him for being such a great friend. + +The rabbit was so happy and thankful that he gave the monkey a big hug. He thanked the monkey for being so thoughtful, then they shared the second banana together. + +They laughed and chattered together, happy to have such a wonderful friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a girl with an amazing idea. She wanted to make something special, something beautiful. So she gathered a selection of pastel colours, some paper and a few markers. She was so excited to begin her project. + +When she began to draw, a magnificent picture started to take shape. As she filled it with more colour, it became even more amazing. She was filled with joy as she watched her creation come alive. + +Once she was finished, she stepped back to admire her work. The blend of colours filled the room, and it made her happy. She had made something so special - something that she could be proud of. + +It had been hard work, but it had all been worth it. She had been able to yield the most beautiful picture. She knew it was the start of something wonderful. +Once upon a time there was an old man who was walking down the road. As he passed by, he saw something strange. It was a big wreck! The old man stopped to take a closer look at it. He could see it was very old and didn't look like anyone had been there for a long time. The old man started to look around the wreck to see if there were any clues as to who it belonged to. He didn't find anything but he did stop to take one more look. Suddenly he heard a loud noise. It was coming from inside the wreck! The old man was very scared and quickly ran away. He never returned to the wreck again. The old man never found out what had made the loud noise but he was glad he stopped to take a closer look. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane loved to explore the world around her. +One day, she decided to go for a walk in the park. Suddenly, a mist rolled in. Jane thought it was so cool. She started running around and catching the fog in her hands! +But she soon realized that the mist was full of crazy creatures! They all had big eyes, tall ears and big noses. Jane was so scared she started to cry. +But then, an even crazier creature flew up and landed in front of Jane. It was a big yellow butterfly! Jane was not afraid anymore. She was so excited, she started clapping her hands! +The butterfly flapped its wings and flew away. When it was gone, the mist was gone, too. Jane was happy. She had gotten to explore a world full of strange, crazy creatures! +Once upon a time, there was a big spike in the ground. He liked to work hard, but he was also very careless. + +One day, the spike was working in the garden when something bad happened. He hit his head and it hurt. He started to cry. + +Suddenly, a dog came running up to him. The dog was very friendly and it licked the spike's head to make him feel better. + +The spike was so happy! He thanked the dog for its care. The spike kept working and he was careful not to hit his head again. + +The spike worked hard all day and he was happy because he felt safe, with his new friend the dog, watching over him. +Once upon a time there was a generous building. It was very big and tall. One day, a boy wanted to go inside the building. He wanted to explore it. So, he hurried over to the building. + +When the boy reached the building, he wanted to go in. He knocked on the door and waited. A moment later, a nice lady opened the door. She said that the building was made for sharing and being generous. + +The boy thanked the lady and ran inside. He hurried around the building, looking at all the wonderful things it had to offer. There were many rooms and items inside. The boy was also very happy. + +After a while, the boy decided it was time to go. But before he could go, the nice lady came back. She gave him a small treat to thank him for coming. + +The boy smiled. He was so happy to be generous with the building. He said goodbye to the lady and hurried off. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. He wanted to be successful and achieved his dream, so every day he worked very hard. One day he was about to accomplish his goal when he suddenly sneezed! + +He was so surprised, but he was even more upset because the sneeze had ruined his success. He suddenly realized that, if he wanted to be successful, he should take a break, think and relax sometimes. + +The green frog thought and thought, and decided to take a nap. When he woke up, he felt better and knew exactly what to do. He hopped to his goal and was so happy when he reached it. He was finally successful! +Once there was a woman. She was very sad and she wept. Her tears ran down her cheeks and she didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly a little boy appeared. He was a helpful boy who offered to help the woman. He said, "I can help you, I am a very helpful boy." + +The woman smiled at the boy and accepted his help. She handed him a big warm hug and thanked him for his kindness. + +Together, the woman and the boy dried her tears. He gave her a big smile and said, "Anytime you need help, I'm here to help you". + +The woman was so happy and grateful that someone was so helpful. The little boy made her feel better, and made her happy. The woman thanked him again before saying goodbye. +Once there was a little girl who loved feeling open and happy. One day, she asked her mom if she could go to a special event. Her mom said yes, and encouraged her to do her best. + +When the girl got to the event, she noticed some other kids who were very serious. She was a bit worried. Then, a nice judge came out and started giving directions. The judge noticed the little girl and smiled. She encouraged the little girl to join in and have fun. + +The little girl felt brave, so she started playing the game. She found she was able to be open and honest with the other kids, because the judge was so kind. Everyone had fun together. + +When the game was over, the little girl thanked the judge for being so generous and kind. The judge smiled, and encouraged the girl to keep being open and playing. She said she enjoyed watching the little girl having fun. + +The little girl felt very proud and happy. She hugged her mom, and knew that if she was ever afraid of trying something new, she could remember the judge's words of encouragement. +Once there was a powerful melon in the garden. It was very big and round. Everyone wanted to pick it. + +One day, a boy came and picked it. He sat down and ate it. The melon was so sweet and juicy. + +After the boy ate the melon he felt strong and happy. He wanted to go for a walk. He walked around the garden and played. + +After a while he saw some others had started to complete the garden by planting more plants. The boy was so excited to help. He jumped in and helped them complete the garden. + +Finally, when everything was done, everyone was happy. The boy felt good that he had helped them achieve their goal. They all yearned for more powerful melons! +Once there was a little girl called Erica. She was very proud and loved to swing on her swing in the garden. Every night she would look up at the starry sky and feel so happy. + +One night, she saw a special star that was twinkling brighter than the others. She knew it was special, so she decided to make a wish. "I wish I could swing so high that I could reach that special star", she said. + +The next day, Erica ran outside to try and reach her wish. She held on tight and started to swing higher and higher. Suddenly, she felt like she was flying, so close she could almost touch the star. + +Now, every night Erica goes outside to swing on her swing and feel proud of what she achieved. She looks up at that special star and remembers her amazing wish. +One day, there was a tired model. She wanted to go for a zip. So, she zipped and zipped around the park. Her model friends followed her, zipping too. Soon they were all feeling excited and happy. + +But then they started to get tired, so they stopped zipping around and enjoyed a nice rest. The model stretched out and yawned. She felt relaxed and content. + +The tired model felt like she had lots of energy again. So she gave a big smile, and they were off zipping and zipping around the park again until everyone was tired. + +The tired model and her model friends had a wonderful day, full of zipping and restful moments. They all had lots of fun! +Once upon a time there was a girl called Daisy. Daisy was three years old and had always wanted to be independent. One day Daisy decided to make a special request. She asked her mum for a pretty veil. + +So Daisy's mum went to the shops and bought Daisy a lovely veil. It was a beautiful white veil with pink and yellow flowers. Daisy was so excited she put it on straight away! + +Daisy looked so grown-up in her veil and felt so independent. She showed the veil to her teddy bear and spun around to make the veil twirl. + +Daisy ran along the garden path to show her veil to the birds and bees in the sky. She twirled around and around until she felt dizzy. + +With a big smile on her face Daisy thanked her mum for her independent veil. Daisy felt so special and grown-up wearing her new special veil. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He was only three years old. Every day his mommy said to him, "Come Jack, let's go take a bath." Then Jack and mommy would go to the bathroom and Jack would get in the bathtub. + +Mommy always put lots of nice bubbles in the tub for Jack to play with. They smelled so nice and Jack liked them a lot. Mommy also brought Jack's favorite toy with him. It was a big yellow rubber ducky. + +Then Jack would play in the bath for a while. But he had to be careful not to splash too much or the water would get all over the place. After a while, Mommy would say, "Time to clean up Jack. Let's wash your hair." + +Jack would close his eyes and Mommy would gently use a special shampoo on his head. Jack always loved the smell of the shampoo. Then Jack would take a cloth and wash all the dirt off his body. + +At the end of the bath, Mommy would give Jack a stick of yummy bubblegum. Jack was always happy to get the tasty gum. And then Mommy would wrap a warm towel around Jack and say, "All done my little one. Come on now, let's get dressed." +Once upon a time, there was an olive tree. The olive tree wanted to succeed, but was feeling very impatient. It was very hard for the tree to reach its goals. Every day, the olive tree tried but it seemed as if it was never going to make it. + +One day, the olive tree put all of its effort into it. It made sure to take deep breaths, stay relaxed and be brave. Finally, the olive tree succeeded! It was so happy and proud of itself. The tree celebrated with the birds that sang around it. + +From then on, the olive tree never gave up. It worked hard each day, believing that it could succeed. Even when it felt impatient, the olive tree reminded itself that success was possible. + +The moral of the story is: when you work hard and stay patient, you can always succeed! +Once upon a time, a comet was coming from the sky. It was very bright and sparkly in the night sky. Everyone was very excited. They wanted the comet to deliver something special for them. + +But one man was very ignorant. He didn't understand the comet and wanted to chase it away. He jumped and shouted and tried to catch it, but the comet just flew away higher and higher into the sky. + +The other people laughed at him, and they thought he was silly because the comet couldn't be caught. The man was embarrassed and tried to hide. + +But eventually the comet delivered what it was meant to deliver - a beautiful rainbow! It was colourful and wonderful, and everyone was filled with joy. They smiled and laughed and waved their hands at the rainbow. + +The ignorant man was amazed and apologised for his silly behaviour. He thanked the comet and vowed to admire the sky no matter what. From then on he always looked up to the sky and welcomed whatever the comet delivered. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy prune. The prune was very forgetful. He forgot where he was going, and he forgot his friends. + +One day, the prune was walking along the path. He was searching for something, but he couldn't remember what it was. He kept walking until he came across a tree with lots of hairy prunes on it. + +The prune was very happy. He remembered that he was looking for some prunes to eat. He plucked some of the hairy prunes off the tree and gobbled them up. + +The prune was so happy that he had not forgotten what he was looking for. He thanked the tree for reminding him and hurried off to tell his friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a very kind boy named Tom. He was very thoughtful and wanted to do something special for his friend, Amy. So, Tom invited Amy to come to his house for a surprise. + +When Amy arrived, Tom had a special present for her. It was a green cactus! Amy had never seen a cactus before and was so happy to receive it. + +She thanked Tom for being so thoughtful and hugged him. Tom was so happy that his present made Amy so happy. + +Tom and Amy spent the day playing games and having lots of fun. They were the best of friends! They had such a nice time together. +Once upon a time, there was a wild city. In this city lived a little girl named Lucy. She loved to dream. She would imagine the most wild things. She dreamed of flying through the city on the back of a dragon! She dreamt of friends she would make in the city. She dreamt of swimming with the fish in the river. + +One day, Lucy decided to go for a walk. As she strolled, she noticed something strange. The city was alive with color and music! Everywhere she looked there were rainbow lights and singing birds. She was amazed! + +Lucy continued to explore the city. Everywhere she went, something new and wild met her! Everywhere she looked, her dreams were becoming reality! Lucy smiled and knew that in this wild city, anything was possible! +John was a naughty boy. He loved to play games, but he didn't like to lose. Every day, he would try to win all of his games, but this was not always the case. + +One day, John was playing a game. He was doing his best to try and win. But, he just could not win the game. He sighed and his heart felt heavy. He wanted to win so much. + +He tried to focus and he worked hard. He thought of new strategies and he tried again. Finally, he won the game! His heart felt so light and he was so excited. He had done it! + +John was so happy that he had won the game. He felt proud of himself and smiled widely. This time, he had gotten what he wanted and he couldn't wait to try another game. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who liked to be very neat and tidy. Every day she went around the palace polishing frames. One day, while cleaning, she saw a very special frame. It was very unique! She immediately stopped what she was doing and picked it up. + +The princess looked at the frame carefully and saw that it had a beautiful design. She knew it must’ve taken someone a long time to make it. She didn’t want to put it back so she decided to keep it. + +So, she took the frame to her room and she polished it until it shone. It looked so pretty that it made the princess very happy. + +Every day, she took her frame out and looked at it. She admired how special it was and showed it to her friends. Everyone loved it and they told her that it was indeed one of a kind. + +From then on, the princess always kept her frame near her, and it looked just as beautiful as the day she found it. +Jim was playing in his backyard one day when he noticed a bird on the ground. It was looking sad and weak. Jim went over to the bird and heard it chirping softly. He reached out and picked up the bird in his hands. He could feel its heart beating. + +Jim wanted to help the bird so he went to pick a twig from the tree in his garden. He snapped off a twig and carefully put it in the bird's beak. The twig was mild and comfortable. + +The bird slowly regained its strength and started to fly. Jim waved as it flew away. He was glad that he had been able to lend the bird some help. + +Jim looked up and said a silent thank you to the tree in his backyard. It had provided the twig that led to the bird's recovery. From then on, Jim always took time to look for birds in need of help. He knew that he could always lend a twig. +One day, there was a bald man on the porch. He was very loud and was shouting out to the birds. He was so loud that the birds flew away in fright. + +The bald man was so happy when he saw the birds fly away. He was so proud of himself that he shouted even louder. He was having so much fun that he decided to dance around the porch. + +When he started to dance, a cat heard him and it came to see what was happening. The bald man shouted even louder when he saw the cat and the cat quickly ran away. + +The bald man was so pleased with himself that he shouted until he was tired. Then he went inside to have a rest. + +The bald man had such a good time on the porch that day. All the animals had heard him shout and run away in fear! +Once there were two best friends named Tilly and Max. They were always together, going on adventures in the park and laughing at each others jokes. + +Today, the two friends were talking about school. Max mentioned that he couldn’t wait to wear his uniform. Tilly was also looking forward to starting school with all of her friends too. + +When Tilly got to school on the first day, all of the children were running around and playing. She quickly settled into the classroom and soon became friends with all of her classmates. + +Everyone seemed competitive, trying to get the best grade in the class. But Tilly and Max always found time to joke together. They giggled all the way through the school day, even on the way home! +Mary was a very adorable 3 year old. She loved going to the park and playing with her friends. One day Mary and her friends went to the park. There was a big fire in the middle of the park and all the children were scared. + +Mary's dad recommended that they should take a few steps back from the fire so that they could be safe. Then he told them that they should call the fire department to come and put out the fire. + +Mary and her friends watched from far away as the firemen arrived with their big trucks. They put out the fire with their big hoses and the fire was all gone. + +Everyone was very relieved and thankful that the fire was gone. Mary and her friends thanked the firemen for their help. Mary's dad recommended that they should all go back home and stay safe. + +Mary and her friends went back home to play. They were all very happy that the fire was gone and they were safe! +Once there was a little girl named Mira. She was very polite and always said please and thank you. One morning, her mommy gave her a bowl of cereal. Mira was so happy! She quickly passed the cereal to her mouth and ate it up. After she ate all the cereal, she said "Thank you mommy!" in her polite voice. Her mommy smiled and gave her another bowl of cereal. Mira quickly passed it to her mouth and ate it up! She smiled and said "Thank you mommy!" mommy laughed and said, "you're welcome Mira!" +Once there was a little boy, he was always very nervous. One day, his mom asked him to pick up a patch to fix a hole in their blanket. He went off to the store and found a patch that was perfect for the blanket. But he was so nervous, he forgot to buy it! He went all the way home without the patch. + +His mom was very sad and asked him where the patch was. He was too scared to tell her he had forgotten. But then he had a good idea! He ran back to the store to get the patch. He was very happy when he returned home with the patch. + +His mom was very proud of him and she quickly used the patch to fix the hole in the blanket. Everyone was happy that the patch was found, and the little boy was very proud of himself for remembering. +Josh and his mom went to the park. Josh was so excited to play with his friends. He saw a group of children gathering in the sandpit. Josh ran to join them and started playing. + +Soon, it started to rain. Josh and his friends were worried. One of the children called out and said, "Let's go back to my house and have a shower!" Everyone happily agreed. + +Josh and his mom followed the group to the child's house. Everyone ran around, playing in the shower. Josh laughed and had fun with his friends. + +It stopped raining soon and Josh and his mom had to go home. But Josh wasn't worried any more. He was happy because he had such a great time with his friends! +Once upon a time, a dependable dog lived on a farm. His name was Sam. Every morning, Sam would get up before the sun, eat his breakfast and then go outside to feel the fresh air. He loved going out and exploring the farm and forests. + +One day, Sam was walking around the forests and he felt something strange in the air. All around him was grey ash, like something had been burning. Sam didn't know what happened, but he decided he should go back home. + +When Sam got home, he realized why the ash was in the air. His farmhouse had caught on fire while he was out exploring. But Sam wasn't scared - he knew his family would remain safe and together. + +Sam quickly ran around the farm, barking and warning everyone. Then, he ran back to the farmhouse and started to bark and throw dirt at the fire to put it out. After a few minutes, the fire went out and Sam's family were safe. + +Sam was so brave and dependable that day. Everyone praised him for making sure his family would remain safe. Sam was sure proud of himself too! +Sam was a big boy who liked to test things. He wanted to see what would happen if he did different things. One day, he saw a big jar of honey on the shelf. He loved honey, but his mom said he could only have a little bit. He wanted to test if he could have more. + +He climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. He was very careful not to drop it. He opened the lid and put his hand inside. The honey was sticky and sweet. He licked his fingers and smiled. He wanted more. He put his hand in again and again. He did not hear his mom coming. + +His mom saw him and was very angry. She said, "Sam, what are you doing? You are making a big mess! And you are eating too much honey! That is bad for your teeth and your waist! You will get a tummy ache!" + +She took the jar away and put it back on the shelf. She took Sam to the bathroom and washed his hands and face. She said, "You need to learn to listen and follow the rules. You cannot test everything you see. Some things are dangerous or ugly or not good for you. Do you understand?" + +Sam nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't do it again. I love you." He gave her a hug and a kiss. His mom said, "I love you too, Sam. But next time, ask me before you test something." She gave him a hug and a kiss too. They went to the kitchen and had some milk and cookies. Sam learned his lesson and did not test the honey again. +Bee and Bear were friends. They liked to play in the forest and share honey. One day, Bee found a new flower. It was red and smelled good. Bee flew to the flower and drank its nectar. + +"Wow, this is yummy!" Bee said. "It is sweet and spicy. I will make honey from this nectar and give some to Bear. He will love it." + +Bee flew back to his hive and worked hard to make honey. He filled a jar with the spicy honey and flew to Bear's cave. He knocked on the door and said, "Hello, Bear! I have a surprise for you. It is honey from a new flower. It is very tasty. Do you want to try some?" + +Bear opened the door and saw Bee holding the jar. He smiled and said, "Thank you, Bee! You are very kind. I love honey. Let me taste some." + +Bear took a spoon and scooped some honey from the jar. He put it in his mouth and licked his lips. But then, he felt a burning sensation in his tongue and throat. He coughed and gasped. His eyes watered and his nose ran. + +"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Bear cried. "This honey is too spicy. It hurts my mouth. I don't like it. It is not good for me." + +Bee was shocked and sorry. He did not know that the spicy honey would hurt Bear. He said, "I'm sorry, Bear. I did not mean to hurt you. I thought you would like the spicy honey. It is good for me. It makes me strong and fast. But I guess it is not good for you. You are different from me. You like different things." + +Bear calmed down and said, "It's okay, Bee. I know you are my friend. You wanted to share something with me. But you are right. We are different. We like different things. I like sweet and mild honey. You like spicy and strong honey. That's okay. We can still be friends. We can still play and have fun. We just have to respect our differences." + +Bee nodded and said, "You are right, Bear. We can still be friends. We can still play and have fun. We just have to respect our differences. And maybe next time, I will bring you some sweet and mild honey. And you can bring me some berries or nuts. How does that sound?" + +Bear smiled and said, "That sounds great, Bee. Thank you for being my friend. Come on, let's go and play in the forest. Maybe we can find some new flowers or fruits. But not too spicy ones!" + +Bee and Bear hugged and flew and walked to the forest. They were happy and learned a lesson. They learned that different things can be good for different people. And they learned to increase their friendship by respecting their differences. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to walk in the park and see the birds and the flowers. One day, they see a big cake on a table. It looks tasty. They want to eat some. + +"Can we have some cake?" Tom asks Sue. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is for someone's birthday," Sue says. + +They look around. They do not see anyone. They are hungry. They go to the table. + +"Hello, children," a voice says. + +They jump. They see a lady. She is smiling. She has a hat and a dress. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks. + +"I am the baker. I made this cake for a party. Do you like it?" the lady says. + +"Yes, it looks tasty," Sue says. + +"Well, you are very polite. You can have a slice each. But don't tell anyone. It is a secret," the lady says. + +She gives them a plate and a knife. They cut the cake. They eat it. It is sweet and soft. They say thank you to the lady. + +They walk away. They are happy. They have a secret. They have a tasty cake. +Tim and Sue like to play with stamps. They have many stamps with different pictures and colors. They use the stamps to make cards and posters for their friends and family. They work hard and have fun. + +One day, Tim finds a new stamp in his drawer. It is big and round and has a rough edge. It looks like a wheel. Tim thinks it is cool and wants to try it. He does not tell Sue about the new stamp. He wants to keep it for himself. + +He takes the new stamp and some paper and goes to the corner of the room. He stamps the paper with the new stamp. He likes the sound and the shape it makes. He stamps more and more paper. He does not share with Sue. + +Sue sees Tim in the corner. She wonders what he is doing. She goes to him and asks, "Tim, what are you playing with? Can I see?" + +Tim does not answer. He stamps faster and faster. He does not want Sue to see his new stamp. He thinks it is his and his alone. + +Sue feels sad and angry. She says, "Tim, you are not nice. You are not sharing. You are not a good friend." + +She turns away and goes to the other side of the room. She takes her stamps and paper and starts to make her own cards and posters. She does not talk to Tim. + +Tim hears Sue. He feels bad. He knows he is not nice. He knows he is not sharing. He knows he is not a good friend. He looks at his new stamp. He does not like it anymore. He thinks it is rough and ugly. + +He stops stamping. He puts the new stamp and the paper away. He goes to Sue and says, "Sue, I am sorry. I was wrong. I should have shared with you. You are my friend. Can we play together?" + +Sue looks at Tim. She sees he is sorry. She smiles and says, "Tim, I forgive you. You are my friend. Yes, we can play together." + +They hug and make up. They take their stamps and paper and work together. They make cards and posters for their friends and family. They share and have fun. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Being selfish is not good. Friends should work together and have fun. +Sara was a tall girl who liked to wander. She liked to see new things and go to new places. She did not like to stay at home with her mom and dad. They always told her to be careful and not to go too far. + +One evening, Sara saw a big hill near her house. She wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. She did not tell her mom and dad where she was going. She just took her backpack and ran out the door. + +She climbed the hill and saw a big forest. She thought it was beautiful and exciting. She wanted to explore it and find animals and flowers. She did not see the sign that said "Danger: Bears". She did not hear the growl that came from the trees. + +She walked into the forest and saw a big bear. The bear was hungry and angry. It saw Sara and thought she was food. It ran towards her and roared. Sara was scared and tried to run away. But she was too late. The bear caught her and ate her. She never came back home. Her mom and dad were very sad and missed her a lot. They wished she had listened to them and not wandered so far. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make them zoom and beep and crash. Sometimes they pretended they were racing or chasing or escaping. + +One day, they saw a cricket on the grass. It was green and shiny and had long legs. It made a funny noise with its wings. Anna and Ben were curious. They wanted to see it closer. + +"Hello, cricket," Anna said. "We are Anna and Ben. We are friendly. Do you want to play with us?" + +The cricket did not answer. It just jumped away. Anna and Ben followed it with their toy cars. They tried to catch it, but it was too fast and too small. + +"Wait, cricket," Ben said. "We just want to be your friends. Don't be scared of us." + +The cricket jumped again. It landed on a big rock. Anna and Ben drove their toy cars up the rock. They were almost there. But then, the cricket jumped again. It landed on Ben's car. + +"Ah!" Ben shouted. "The cricket is on my car! Get it off, get it off!" + +Anna laughed. She thought it was funny. She drove her car next to Ben's car. She tried to push the cricket off with her car. But the cricket did not move. It just stayed on Ben's car. + +"Reverse, reverse!" Ben said. He moved his car backwards. He hoped the cricket would fall off. But the cricket did not fall off. It just stayed on Ben's car. + +"Reverse, reverse!" Anna said. She moved her car backwards too. She wanted to help Ben. But then, she bumped into a tree. Her car stopped. She could not move it. + +"Oh no!" Anna said. "My car is stuck! Help me, Ben!" + +Ben looked at Anna. He looked at the cricket. He did not know what to do. He was scared of the cricket. But he was also sorry for Anna. He wanted to help her. + +He took a deep breath. He decided to be brave. He reached out his hand. He gently touched the cricket. He lifted it off his car. He put it on the grass. + +"Bye, cricket," he said. "Thank you for playing with us. But please don't jump on our cars again. It is not nice." + +The cricket made a noise. It sounded like a thank you. It jumped away. It disappeared in the grass. + +Ben drove his car to Anna. He helped her free her car from the tree. They hugged each other. They were happy. + +They learned a lesson. They learned to be kind to animals. They learned to be brave. They learned to help each other. + +They drove their toy cars back home. They told their mom and dad about their adventure. They said they had fun. They said they made a new friend. A cricket friend. +Lily was an adventurous girl. She liked to explore new places and play with different things. One day, she found a big box in the garage. She wondered what was inside. + +She opened the box and saw many shiny and colorful things. She saw a hat, a scarf, a necklace, a book, and a toy car. She put on the hat and the scarf and pretended to be a pirate. She drove the toy car and pretended to be a racer. She looked at the book and pretended to read a story. She wore the necklace and pretended to be a princess. + +She was having so much fun that she did not hear her mom calling her. "Lily, it's time for your nap!" her mom said. She came to the garage and saw Lily playing with the box. "What are you doing, Lily?" she asked. + +"I'm playing with the box, mom. It has many fun things inside. Look!" Lily said. She showed her mom the hat, the scarf, the necklace, the book, and the toy car. + +"Wow, you are very adventurous, Lily. You found a treasure box!" her mom said. "But you also need to rest, sweetie. You have been playing for a long time. Come on, let's go to your room and take a nap." + +"But mom, I'm not sleepy. I want to play more!" Lily said. + +"I know, Lily, I know. But naps are good for you. They help you grow and learn and dream. And when you wake up, you can play more with the box, okay?" her mom said. + +"Okay, mom. But can I take the necklace with me?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can. It's very pretty, just like you. Now, let's go. I'll read you a story before you sleep." her mom said. + +She took Lily's hand and led her to her room. She tucked her in and read her a story. Lily listened and smiled. She felt the necklace around her neck. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of being a pirate, a racer, a princess, and more. She was an adventurous girl. +Anna loved books. She liked to look at the pictures and listen to the stories. Sometimes, she tried to read the words by herself, but she did not understand them all. + +One day, she went to the library with her mom. She saw a big shelf with many books. She wanted to take them all home. She ran to the shelf and grabbed as many books as she could. + +"Anna, stop!" her mom said. "You can only borrow two books at a time. You have to share with the other children. That is being generous." + +Anna did not want to share. She wanted all the books. She said, "No, no, no! They are mine!" + +Her mom was not happy. She took some books from Anna and put them back on the shelf. She said, "Anna, you have to learn to be generous. Being generous means giving something to someone else who needs it or likes it. It makes them happy and it makes you happy too. Do you understand?" + +Anna thought for a moment. She looked at the other children who were looking for books. She saw a little boy who had no books. He looked sad. She felt sorry for him. She remembered how happy she was when she got a book as a gift. + +She decided to be generous. She took one of her books and walked to the little boy. She said, "Here, you can have this book. It has a funny story and nice pictures. I hope you like it." + +The little boy smiled. He said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are very generous. I like this book a lot." + +Anna felt happy too. She said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you like it." + +She went back to her mom with one book. Her mom smiled. She said, "Good job, Anna. You were very generous. I'm proud of you. Do you want to read your book together?" + +Anna nodded. She said, "Yes, please. I want to understand the words." + +They sat on a cozy couch and read the book. Anna learned some new words and enjoyed the story. She felt good about being generous. She thought books were the best. +Lily likes to sort things. She sorts her toys by color, shape and size. She sorts her books by how big they are. She sorts her clothes by how soft they are. Sorting makes her happy. + +One day, Lily finds a box of perfume in her mom's closet. She opens the box and sees many small bottles. They have different colors and shapes. They smell nice. Lily wants to sort them. + +She takes the bottles out of the box and puts them on the floor. She sorts them by color, shape and size. She smells each one and makes a face. Some are sweet, some are spicy, some are flowery. She likes the sweet ones best. + +She does not hear her mom coming into the room. Her mom sees the bottles on the floor and gasps. She is angry. She says, "Lily, what are you doing? These are my perfumes. They are not toys. They are expensive and fragile. You could have broken them or spilled them. You are in big trouble, young lady." + +Lily feels sad and scared. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to sort them. They are so pretty and nice. I like them." + +Her mom sighs and picks up the bottles. She says, "I know you like them, Lily, but you can't play with them. They are for grown-ups. They are special gifts from your dad. He gave them to me for our anniversary. They are very rare and hard to find. You are lucky none of them are broken or missing. You could have ruined them." + +Lily says, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know. I won't touch them again. I love you and dad. I want you to be happy." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I love you too, Lily. I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself or the perfumes. But you have to be more careful and ask before you touch things that are not yours. Do you understand?" + +Lily nods and says, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry. Can I help you put them back in the box?" + +Her mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can help me. But first, let me spray a little bit of perfume on you. You can choose which one you like best. But only a little bit, okay?" + +Lily smiles and says, "Okay, mom. Thank you. You are the best mom ever." + +They sort the bottles back into the box and spray a little bit of perfume on each other. They smell sweet and happy. They are lucky to have each other. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked candy very much. One day, they saw a big pot of candy on the stove in the kitchen. They wanted to eat some, but their mom said no. She said the candy was very hot and not ready yet. She said they had to wait until she came back from the store. + +But Tim and Sam did not listen to their mom. They were very sneaky and greedy. They waited until their mom left, and then they ran to the kitchen. They grabbed two spoons and tried to stir the candy. But the candy was too thick and sticky. It stuck to their spoons and their hands. It burned their skin and made them cry. + +They dropped their spoons and ran to the sink. They tried to wash off the candy, but it was too hard and dry. It hurt their hands and made them bleed. They screamed and screamed for help, but no one heard them. Their mom was still at the store, and their dad was at work. + +They were alone and in pain. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned a fierce lesson that day. They learned that candy is not always sweet, and that greed is not good. They learned that they should obey their mom and not be sneaky and greedy. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a red car and Ben has a blue truck. They make noises and pretend to drive around the carpet. + +"Look, my car is faster than your truck!" Lily says. + +"No, my truck is stronger than your car!" Ben says. + +They zoom and crash their toys until they get bored. Then they see a big bowl of water on the side of the couch. It is for their dog, Spot, but he is not there. + +"Let's wash our toys!" Lily says. + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Ben says. + +They take their toys and dip them in the water. They splash and rub and make bubbles. They laugh and giggle as they wash their toys. + +But then, they hear a loud bark. It is Spot, and he is thirsty. He runs to the bowl of water, but he sees that it is dirty and full of toys. He is not happy. + +"Hey, that's my water!" Spot barks. + +"Sorry, Spot, we were washing our toys!" Lily says. + +"Yeah, sorry, Spot, we didn't mean to make you mad!" Ben says. + +Spot looks at them and sees that they are sorry. He is a good dog, and he loves them. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"It's OK, I forgive you. But next time, please use your own water, OK?" Spot says. + +"OK, Spot, we promise. We love you!" Lily and Ben say. + +They hug and kiss Spot, and then they dry their toys with a towel. They put the bowl of water back on the side of the couch, and they play with their toys and Spot. They are happy and they have fun. The end. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings. They go up and down, up and down. They laugh and shout. + +"Look at me, Sara!" Ben says. "I can swing very high!" + +"Me too, Ben!" Sara says. "I can swing higher than you!" + +They swing and swing until they are tired. They get off the swings and run to their mom. She is sitting on a bench. She has a big bag. + +"Mom, mom, we had so much fun!" Sara and Ben say. + +"I'm glad, my loves," mom says. "Are you ready to go home?" + +"Yes, mom," Sara and Ben say. + +Mom takes their hands and walks with them to the street. She waves at a yellow car. It stops near them. It is a taxi. + +"Hello, taxi!" Sara and Ben say. + +"Hello, kids!" the taxi driver says. He has a funny hat and a funny voice. He opens the door for them. + +"Where are you going?" he asks. + +"We are going home," mom says. She tells him their address. + +"OK, hop in!" the taxi driver says. + +Sara and Ben get in the taxi. They sit on the back seat. They buckle their seat belts. Mom sits next to them. She holds the big bag. + +The taxi driver starts the car. He drives them home. He tells them funny stories. He makes funny noises. He makes them laugh. + +Sara and Ben like the taxi driver. They think he is very funny. They have fun in the taxi. They forget they are tired. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were two monkeys who lived in the zoo. They liked to play and jump on the trees, but they also liked to make trouble. One day, they saw a big barrel near the fence. It was full of bananas, the monkeys' favorite food. + +"Look, Lily, bananas!" Sam said. "Let's go and get some!" + +"But Sam, that is not our food. That is for the other animals. The zookeeper will be angry if we take it," Lily said. + +"I don't care. I'm hungry and I want bananas. Come on, it will be fun!" Sam said. He ran to the barrel and climbed on top of it. He reached inside and grabbed a bunch of bananas. + +Lily followed him, but she was scared. She looked around and saw the zookeeper coming. "Sam, hurry, the zookeeper is here!" she said. + +Sam was too busy eating the bananas. He did not hear Lily. He ate and ate until he was full. Then he yawned and lay down on the barrel. He was sleepy and happy. + +The zookeeper saw the monkeys and the barrel. He was very angry. He shouted at them and waved his stick. "Hey, you naughty monkeys, get off that barrel! That is not your food, that is for the elephants! You have to share and be nice, not greedy and selfish!" + +Sam and Lily were scared. They jumped off the barrel and ran away. But Sam was so full and sleepy that he was clumsy. He tripped and fell on the ground. The zookeeper caught him and put him in a cage. He said, "You will stay here until you learn your lesson. No more bananas for you today!" + +Lily felt sorry for Sam. She wished he had listened to her. She learned that it is wrong to take what is not yours, and that it is better to be kind and respectful than to be greedy and selfish. She hoped Sam would learn that too. +Lily was very happy. Today she would go to school for the first time. She put on her new uniform. It was blue and white. She liked it very much. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. + +"Come on, Lily, it's time to go!" her mom called from downstairs. Lily ran to her mom and hugged her. "I'm ready, mom!" she said. + +They walked to the school together. Lily saw many other kids in blue and white uniforms. They looked nice and friendly. She wanted to make new friends. + +But then she saw a boy in a red and green uniform. He was bigger than her and had a mean face. He pointed at her and laughed. "Ha ha, look at her stupid uniform! She doesn't belong here!" he said. + +Lily felt sad and scared. She didn't like the boy. She didn't like his uniform. She didn't like his words. She wanted to go home. + +"Hey, leave her alone!" a girl in a blue and white uniform said. She came to Lily and took her hand. "Don't listen to him, he's just a bully. He's the one who doesn't belong here. You're welcome here, Lily. I'm Mia, and this is my friend Ben. We're in your class. Do you want to play with us?" + +Lily looked at the girl and the boy. They smiled at her and had kind eyes. She felt happy and brave. She nodded and smiled back. "Yes, I want to play with you. Thank you, Mia and Ben. I'm Lily, and this is my mom." + +Lily's mom smiled too. She was proud of Lily. She kissed her and said, "Have a good day, Lily. I'll pick you up later. I love you." + +Lily hugged her mom and said, "I love you too, mom. Bye!" + +Then she went to play with her new friends. She forgot about the bully and his red and green uniform. She had fun and learned new things. She liked school very much. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with toys and books. But they did not like to share. They were stubborn. + +One day, they found a letter in the mail. It was from their grandma. She sent them a card and a sticker. Lily and Ben both wanted the sticker. They fought over it. + +"Give me the sticker!" Lily said. "No, it is mine!" Ben said. They pulled and pulled. The sticker ripped. + +Lily and Ben cried. They were sad. They had broken the sticker. They had no sticker to put on their card. + +Mom heard them cry. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the ripped sticker and the letter. She was not happy. + +"Lily and Ben, you were very naughty. You did not share. You made grandma's gift suffer. You hurt each other's feelings. You need to say sorry and hug." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry to each other and to mom. They hugged. They looked at the letter again. They saw that grandma wrote "I love you" on the card. They smiled. They loved grandma too. They decided to share the card and the sticker. They were not stubborn anymore. +One night, Tom and Lily were in bed when they heard a loud noise. It was a storm. They saw flashes of light in the sky and heard thunder. They were scared. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"That is lightning, sweetie. It is a powerful light that comes from the clouds when they are angry," Mommy said. She came to their room and hugged them. + +"Can it hurt us?" Tom asked. + +"No, it can't. We are safe inside the house. Lightning only hits things that are very tall, like trees or towers. But we should not point at it, because that is rude," Mommy said. + +"Why is it rude?" Lily wondered. + +"Because pointing is not nice. It is like saying 'look at that, it is bad or funny'. Lightning is not bad or funny, it is just part of nature. We should respect it and admire it, but not make fun of it," Mommy explained. + +"Oh, I see. Thank you, Mommy. You are very smart," Tom said. + +"You're welcome, my loves. Now, let's go back to sleep. The storm will be over soon, and tomorrow we can go outside and play," Mommy said. + +She kissed them good night and turned off the light. Tom and Lily cuddled with their teddy bears and closed their eyes. They felt safe and warm with Mommy nearby. They dreamed of sunny days and rainbows. +Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big box of stickers. They were very happy and wanted to share them. + +"Let's each pick some stickers and put them on our toys," Lila said. + +"OK, but I want the shiny ones," Ben said. + +They opened the box and started to pick stickers. Lila was careful and gentle. She picked stickers that matched her toys and stuck them on nicely. Ben was greedy and rough. He picked stickers that were shiny and big and tore them off the sheet. He stuck them on his toys and Lila's toys too. + +"Hey, stop that!" Lila said. "You are taking too many stickers and tearing them. You are ruining my toys and your toys too." + +"I don't care," Ben said. "I like shiny stickers. They are mine." + +Lila was very sad and angry. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She took her toys and left. Ben was left alone with his torn stickers and broken toys. He realized he had been very mean and selfish. He wished he had been more reliable and kind to his friend. + +The moral of the story is: Be reliable and kind to your friends. Don't be greedy and rough with things. Share and care. +Mia loves pasta. She eats pasta every day. She likes pasta with cheese and pasta with sauce. She likes pasta with meat and pasta with veggies. She likes pasta hot and pasta cold. Pasta is her favorite food. + +One day, Mia's mom says, "Mia, we are going to grandma's house for dinner. She made something special for you." Mia is happy. She thinks grandma made pasta for her. She puts on her coat and her shoes. She is ready to go. + +Mia and her mom get in the car. They drive to grandma's house. Mia sees grandma waiting at the door. She runs to hug her. "Hi, grandma! I love you!" Mia says. "I love you too, Mia!" grandma says. "Come in, come in. I have a surprise for you." + +Mia follows grandma to the kitchen. She smells something yummy. She sees a big pot on the stove. She thinks it is pasta. She is excited. She says, "Grandma, did you make pasta for me?" Grandma smiles. She says, "No, Mia, I didn't make pasta for you. I made something else. Something you have never tried before. Something very tasty and very tidy." + +Mia is confused. She does not like new things. She likes pasta. She says, "But, grandma, I love pasta. Pasta is my favorite. I don't want something else. I want pasta." Grandma says, "Trust me, Mia, you will love this too. It is called soup. Soup is like pasta, but with more water and more things. Soup is good for you. Soup is easy to eat. Soup is fun to slurp. Soup is warm and cozy. Soup is perfect for a cold day like today." + +Mia is not sure. She looks at the pot. She sees carrots and potatoes and chicken and noodles. She thinks they look like pasta, but different. She says, "Can I try some, grandma?" Grandma says, "Of course, Mia. Here, let me give you a bowl. Be careful, it is hot. Blow on it first. Then take a sip. Tell me what you think." + +Mia takes the bowl. She blows on it. She takes a sip. She tastes the soup. She is surprised. She likes the soup. She likes the soup a lot. She says, "Grandma, this is good. This is very good. I love soup. Soup is my new favorite. Thank you, grandma. You are the best." Grandma says, "You are welcome, Mia. I am glad you like it. You are the best too. Now, let's eat some more soup. And maybe some bread. And maybe some cake. And maybe some pasta tomorrow." Mia says, "Yes, grandma. Yes, yes, yes." She eats some more soup. She is happy. She loves grandma. She loves soup. And she still loves pasta. +Lily liked to study magnets. She had many magnets of different shapes and colors. She liked to stick them on the fridge and make pictures with them. She also liked to see how they pulled or pushed each other. + +One day, Lily's big brother Tom came into the kitchen. He saw Lily playing with her magnets. He said, "What are you doing, Lily? Magnets are stupid. They are for babies. You should study something else, like math or science." + +Lily felt sad. She said, "No, Tom. Magnets are not stupid. They are fun and interesting. They have powers. They can make things move or stick. I want to study magnets." + +Tom laughed. He said, "Magnets have no powers. They are just metal. I can show you. Give me one of your magnets." He reached for Lily's favorite magnet. It was a big, red star. + +Lily did not want to give her magnet to Tom. She said, "No, Tom. This is my magnet. You can't have it. You will break it or lose it." + +Tom did not listen. He grabbed the magnet from Lily's hand. He said, "Don't be silly, Lily. I won't break it or lose it. I will show you how stupid magnets are. Watch this." He threw the magnet across the room. + +Lily gasped. She saw the magnet fly in the air. She hoped it would not hit anything. But it did. It hit the TV. The TV made a loud noise and a bright flash. Then it went dark. The magnet stuck to the screen. + +Tom and Lily were shocked. They heard their mom coming. She said, "What was that? What happened to the TV?" She saw the magnet on the screen. She said, "Who did this? Who threw the magnet at the TV?" + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. Lily said, "Tom did it. He said magnets are stupid. He threw my magnet at the TV. He broke it." + +Tom said, "No, Lily did it. She said magnets have powers. She threw her magnet at the TV. She broke it." + +Mom looked at them. She said, "I don't care who did it. You both did wrong. You should not throw things in the house. You should not fight over toys. You should not lie to me. You are both grounded. No TV, no magnets, no fun for a week. Now go to your rooms and think about what you did." + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They wished they had not thrown the magnet. They wished they had not said mean things. They wished they had studied magnets together. They learned a lesson. Magnets are not stupid. They are powerful. They can make things happen. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. They have to be careful with magnets. And with each other. +Lily loved flowers. She liked to look at them, smell them, and touch them gently. She had a small garden with her mom, where they planted seeds and watered them every day. Lily wanted to see the seeds grow and bloom, but she had to be patient. + +One day, Lily saw a tiny green sprout in the soil. She was so happy and excited. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, look! A flower is coming!" Her mom smiled and hugged her. "That's wonderful, Lily. You are a good gardener. But you have to wait a little longer for the flower to bloom. It needs more sun and rain and time." + +Lily nodded, but she was curious. She wondered what color and shape the flower would be. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I pick the flower when it blooms? Can I put it in a vase and give it to you?" Her mom kissed her forehead and said, "That's very generous of you, Lily. But you don't have to pick the flower. You can leave it in the garden and enjoy it every day. And you can share it with the bees and the butterflies and the birds. They will love your flower too." + +Lily thought about it. She liked the idea of sharing her flower with the animals. She decided to leave the flower in the garden and watch it grow and bloom. She said, "Okay, mom. I will share my flower. But can I take a picture of it and show it to grandma and grandpa?" Her mom nodded and said, "Of course, Lily. They will be very proud of you and your flower." + +The next week, Lily's flower bloomed. It was a beautiful sunflower, with bright yellow petals and a brown center. Lily was amazed and delighted. She took a picture of it with her mom's phone and sent it to grandma and grandpa. They replied with heart emojis and said, "Wow, Lily, your flower is gorgeous. You are a wonderful gardener. We love you very much." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, grandma and grandpa. I love you too. And I love my flower. It makes me happy." +Lily was sad. She lost her toy bear. She looked everywhere, but she could not find it. She cried and cried. + +Her mom heard her cry. She came to her room and hugged her. "What is wrong, Lily?" she asked. + +"I lost my bear. He is my best friend. I need him to sleep," Lily said. + +Mom comforted her. She said, "I know you love your bear. But maybe he is hiding somewhere. Maybe he is playing a game with you. Let's look for him together." + +They looked under the bed, in the closet, in the drawers, but they could not find the bear. Lily was still sad. + +Then, mom had an idea. She went to the shelf and took a blue figure. It was a little elephant. She gave it to Lily and said, "Look, Lily. This is Ellie. She is a very nice elephant. She likes to cuddle and sing. She can be your friend too. Do you want to try?" + +Lily looked at the blue figure. She touched its trunk and ears. She smiled a little. She said, "Hello, Ellie. You are soft and cute. Do you want to sleep with me?" + +Ellie nodded. She said, "Yes, Lily. I want to sleep with you. I want to be your friend. And maybe tomorrow, we can find your bear together." + +Lily hugged Ellie. She felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, Ellie. You are both very kind. I love you." + +Mom kissed Lily and Ellie. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a very brave girl. Now, let's go to bed. Good night, sweetie." + +Lily and Ellie snuggled in the bed. They closed their eyes and dreamed of happy things. +Anna liked to ride her bike with her mom. They would go to the store and buy some things. Anna liked to look at the toys and the books. Sometimes, mom would let her pick one thing to take home. + +One day, Anna saw a teddy bear that was very soft and brown. She wanted to hug it and play with it. She asked mom if she could have it. + +"Mom, can I have the teddy bear? Please, please, please?" Anna said. + +Mom looked at the teddy bear and smiled. She said, "It is a very nice teddy bear, Anna. But we have to save our money for other things. Maybe another day, okay?" + +Anna felt sad. She really liked the teddy bear. But she knew mom was right. They had to buy food and clothes and other things. She said, "Okay, mom. Maybe another day." + +Mom hugged Anna and said, "You are a very thoughtful girl, Anna. I am proud of you. How about we get some ice cream instead? You can choose the flavor." + +Anna smiled. She liked ice cream too. She said, "Yes, mom. I want chocolate ice cream. Thank you, mom." + +They went to the ice cream shop and got some chocolate ice cream. Anna enjoyed her treat and forgot about the teddy bear. She was happy to ride her bike with her mom. They had a good day. +Lily and Tom were bored. They had nothing to do. They looked at the TV, but it was ancient. It only showed black and white pictures and made funny noises. + +"Can we watch something else?" Lily asked. + +"No, this is the only TV we have," Tom said. "Mom and Dad said they will buy a new one soon." + +Lily and Tom sighed. They wished they had a TV with colors and sounds and stories. They wondered what other kids were watching. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud clap. They turned around and saw a man in a red suit and a big hat. He had a long white beard and a big bag. He smiled and waved at them. + +"Hello, Lily and Tom!" he said. "I am Santa Claus, and I have a surprise for you!" + +Lily and Tom gasped. They could not believe their eyes. They ran to the man and hugged him. + +"Santa Claus, is it really you?" Lily asked. + +"Of course it is, my dear," Santa said. "I heard your wish for a new TV, and I decided to bring you one. It is in my bag. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily and Tom nodded excitedly. They helped Santa open his bag and take out a big box. Inside the box was a shiny new TV. It had colors and sounds and stories. It was the best TV they had ever seen. + +"Wow, thank you, Santa!" Tom said. + +"You are very welcome, Tom," Santa said. "Now you can watch whatever you want. But remember, TV is not everything. You should also play and read and learn and have fun." + +Lily and Tom agreed. They thanked Santa again and gave him a big clap. Santa smiled and winked at them. He put his hat on and picked up his bag. + +"Well, I have to go now," he said. "I have many other children to visit. Merry Christmas, Lily and Tom!" + +"Merry Christmas, Santa!" Lily and Tom said. + +They watched Santa leave through the window. They waved at him until he disappeared. Then they turned on their new TV and sat on the couch. They were very happy. They had the best Christmas ever. +Jill and Ben were playing with cards. They liked to make houses and towers with them. But Ben was not good at it. His cards always fell down. He got mad and threw his cards at Jill. + +"Quit it, Ben!" Jill said. "You are not nice. You are a bad brother." + +"I don't care. You are a mean sister. You are a chubby baby. You can't play with me." Ben said. He grabbed Jill's cards and ran away. + +Jill cried and followed him. She wanted her cards back. She saw Ben in the kitchen. He was trying to hide the cards under the table. But he was too big. He bumped his head on the table. The cards flew out of his hands. Some of them landed in the trash. Some of them landed in the sink. Some of them landed on the floor. + +"Look what you did, Ben!" Jill said. "You ruined my cards. You are a naughty boy. I hate you." + +"I hate you too, Jill." Ben said. He rubbed his head. He saw Mom coming. She looked angry. She saw the mess. She saw the cards. + +"What is going on here?" Mom said. "Who made this mess? Who wasted these cards?" + +Jill and Ben pointed at each other. They both said, "He did it. She did it." + +Mom shook her head. She was not happy. She said, "You both did it. You both are in trouble. You both have to clean up. And you both have to say sorry. And you both have to go to your rooms. No more cards for you. No more playing for you." + +Jill and Ben felt sad. They felt sorry. They said sorry. They cleaned up. They went to their rooms. They wished they had played nicely. They wished they had shared their cards. They wished they had been good. But it was too late. They had a bad day. They had a bad ending. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a fat cat sitting on a bench. The cat was licking its paws and looked very happy. + +"Hello, cat!" Ben said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The cat opened one eye and looked at Ben. It did not say anything. + +"Maybe the cat is thirsty," Lily said. "Let's give it some water." + +Lily ran to the fountain and filled a cup with water. She brought it to the cat and put it on the ground. + +"Here, cat, drink some water," she said. + +The cat sniffed the water and then drank it. It made a purring sound and rubbed its head against Lily's hand. + +"Thank you, Lily," the cat said. "You are very kind." + +Ben and Lily were surprised. They did not know that cats could talk. + +"Can you talk to other cats?" Ben asked. + +"Of course," the cat said. "But I don't talk to humans very often. They are too noisy and busy." + +"Are you lonely, cat?" Lily asked. + +"Sometimes," the cat said. "But I have a nice home and a good owner. He gives me food and toys and hugs." + +"Can we be your friends, cat?" Ben asked. + +The cat smiled and nodded. + +"Yes, you can be my friends," the cat said. "But you have to be gentle and quiet. And don't pull my tail." + +Ben and Lily promised to be good friends to the cat. They played with it for a while and then said goodbye. + +"See you soon, cat," they said. + +"See you soon, Ben and Lily," the cat said. "And thank you for the water." +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They also gave him two stones for eyes and a stick for a mouth. But they could not find anything to use for his teeth. + +"Let's go inside and ask Mom for some teeth," Ben said. + +"No, I want to stay here and play," Mia said. "The snowman does not need teeth." + +"Yes, he does," Ben said. "He looks silly without teeth. Come on, Mia." + +Ben pulled Mia by the hand and they ran to the house. Mom was in the kitchen, making hot chocolate. + +"Mom, can we have some teeth for our snowman?" Ben asked. + +"Teeth?" Mom said. "What kind of teeth do you want?" + +"Any teeth, Mom. Please," Ben said. + +Mom looked in the drawer and found some plastic teeth that she used for Halloween. She gave them to Ben and Mia. + +"Here you go, but be careful. They are not real teeth, so don't bite them or lose them," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom," Ben and Mia said. They took the teeth and ran back to the snowman. + +Ben tried to put the teeth in the snowman's mouth, but they were too big. They fell on the ground. + +"Oops," Ben said. He picked them up and tried again. + +Mia watched him and laughed. She thought the teeth looked funny. + +"Let me try," Mia said. She grabbed the teeth from Ben and put them in her own mouth. She made a scary face and said, "Rrrr, I am a monster. I will eat you, Ben." + +Ben did not like that. He wanted the teeth for the snowman, not for Mia. + +"Give them back, Mia," Ben said. He reached for the teeth, but Mia ran away. + +"No, they are mine," Mia said. She ran around the snowman, making noises. + +Ben chased her, but he could not catch her. He got angry and sad. + +"Mia, stop it. You are not nice. You are mean," Ben said. + +He stopped and sat on the ground. He started to cry. + +Mia saw him crying and felt sorry. She did not want to make Ben cry. She took the teeth out of her mouth and went to him. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I was just playing. Here, you can have the teeth," Mia said. + +She gave the teeth to Ben and hugged him. + +"Thank you, Mia. I'm sorry, too. I was just mad. Do you want to share the teeth?" Ben said. + +He wiped his tears and smiled. + +"Okay, Ben. We can share the teeth. Let's make the snowman happy, too," Mia said. + +They got up and went to the snowman. They put the teeth in his mouth, but they did not fit well. They looked crooked and weird. + +Ben and Mia looked at the snowman and laughed. He looked funny, but they liked him. + +"He has a big smile, just like us," Ben said. + +"Yes, he does. He is our friend," Mia said. + +They hugged the snowman and each other. They were happy. +Lily and Tom are brother and sister. They like to watch television after school. But they do not like to share. Lily wants to watch cartoons. Tom wants to watch animals. They fight for the remote. + +Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She is angry. She warns them to stop fighting or she will turn off the television. Lily and Tom do not listen. They keep fighting. + +Mom gets the remote and turns off the television. She says they have to play outside. Lily and Tom are sad. They do not want to play outside. They want to watch television. + +They go outside and see a fat cat. The cat is sleeping on the fence. Lily and Tom think the cat is cute. They want to pet the cat. They go near the cat. + +The cat wakes up and sees them. The cat is not happy. The cat hisses and scratches them. Lily and Tom cry. They run back to the house. + +Mom sees them and hugs them. She says they should be careful with animals. She says they should be nice to each other. She says they can watch television together if they agree on a show. Lily and Tom say they are sorry. They say they will share. They hug Mom and go to watch television. They find a show with cartoons and animals. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road. + +"Beep beep! I'm faster than you!" Lily said, pushing her car ahead of Tom's. + +"No, you're not! I'm faster!" Tom said, trying to catch up with her. + +They reached the end of the rug and had to turn around. Lily turned her car easily, but Tom forgot to reverse. He pushed his car too hard and it hit the wall. + +"Ow! You broke my car!" Tom cried, picking up his car and seeing a dent on the front. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to." Lily said, feeling bad. + +She looked at her car and saw that it had a button on the back. She pressed it and the car made a loud noise. Then it started to glow and grow bigger and bigger. It became a real car, as big as their dad's. + +"Wow! What happened?" Tom said, amazed. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a magic car!" Lily said, excited. + +They climbed into the car and saw that it had a steering wheel, pedals, and buttons. Lily pressed a button that said "powerful" and the car roared like a lion. + +"Let's go for a ride!" Lily said, grabbing the steering wheel. + +"OK, but be careful!" Tom said, buckling his seat belt. + +They drove the car out of the door and onto the street. They saw other cars and people and animals. They waved and honked and laughed. They had fun for a whole week, until the car shrank back to a toy. + +"That was the best week ever!" Tom said, hugging Lily. + +"I agree! Maybe the car will grow again someday!" Lily said, smiling. + +They put the car back on the rug and went to tell their mom and dad about their adventure. They didn't believe them, but they didn't mind. They knew they had a special car and a special bond. +Lily liked to collect things. She had a big box of things she found in the park, in the street, and in the trash. She had shiny rocks, colorful papers, soft feathers, and many more. She was very proud of her collection. + +One day, she saw a rat in the alley. The rat was looking for food in a pile of garbage. Lily felt sorry for the rat. She thought the rat was hungry and lonely. She decided to share some of her things with the rat. + +She went to her box and picked out a piece of cheese, a cracker, and a shiny button. She put them in a small bag and walked to the alley. She saw the rat again and said, "Hello, rat. I have something for you. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The rat was surprised and scared. He did not know what Lily wanted. He thought she might hurt him or take his food. He backed away and hissed, "Go away, girl. Leave me alone. I don't need your things." + +Lily felt sad and confused. She did not want to make the rat angry. She only wanted to be generous and kind. She said, "But rat, I want to help you. I have cheese and cracker and button for you. They are very nice. You can have them. Please don't be mad at me." + +The rat looked at the bag and smelled the cheese. He was very hungry and curious. He thought maybe Lily was not so bad. He thought maybe she was just a little girl who liked to collect things like him. He said, "Okay, girl. I will take your things. But you have to be careful. There are many dangers in the alley. You should not come here alone." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, rat. I will be careful. Maybe we can be friends. Maybe I can show you my collection someday. I have many things you might like." + +The rat nodded and said, "Maybe, girl. Maybe. But now I have to go. I have to find a safe place to eat and sleep. Goodbye, girl. And thank you for being generous." + +Lily waved and said, "Goodbye, rat. And you're welcome. I hope to see you again." + +She watched the rat run away with the bag. She felt happy and hopeful. She thought maybe she had made a new friend. She thought maybe the rat liked her too. She went back to her box and looked at her collection. She thought maybe she could find more things to share with the rat. She thought maybe they could collect things together. +Lily was a modern girl who liked to spin. She had a dress with many colors that made a circle when she spun around. She also had a toy that could spin on the floor. It was a top with a string that she pulled to make it spin fast. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to play with him, so she ran to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to see my toy that can spin?" + +The boy looked at her and said, "No, thank you. I like my ball better. It can bounce and roll and fly. Your toy is boring. It only spins." + +Lily felt sad. She thought her toy was fun and pretty. She said, "But spinning is fun too. Look, I can spin with my dress. See how it makes a circle?" + +The boy shrugged and said, "So what? That's not a real circle. It's just a dress. And spinning makes you dizzy. I don't like spinning." + +Lily felt angry. She said, "You are mean. You don't know anything about spinning. Spinning is awesome. You are missing out." + +She turned away from the boy and ran to her mom. She told her what the boy said. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't mind him, Lily. He doesn't understand your toy or your dress. You are a modern girl who likes to spin. And that's okay. You can spin as much as you want. You are special and smart and beautiful." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. Can we spin together?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's spin together." + +They held hands and spun around in the park. They laughed and had fun. They didn't care what the boy said. They were happy. They loved spinning. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They slide, swing, and run. They are happy. + +One day, Lily sees a red flower. She picks it and gives it to Ben. She says, "This is for you. You are my best friend." + +Ben smiles and says, "Thank you, Lily. You are my best friend too." He smells the flower. It is spicy. He sneezes. He says, "Achoo!" + +Lily laughs and says, "Bless you, Ben. Do you like the flower?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I like it. It is pretty and spicy. Can I kiss you, Lily?" + +Lily says, "Yes, you can kiss me, Ben. We are friends." + +They kiss. But the flower is still in Ben's hand. It is very spicy. It burns their lips. They scream. They cry. They drop the flower. They run to their moms. Their moms hug them and give them water. They say, "What happened? Why are you crying?" + +Lily and Ben say, "We kissed. It hurt. The flower was spicy. We don't like it." + +Their moms say, "Oh, no. You should not kiss with a spicy flower. It is not good. It can hurt you. You should be careful." + +Lily and Ben say, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We will not do it again." + +Their moms say, "It's okay. You are still friends. But next time, kiss with a sweet flower. Or better, don't kiss at all. You are too young." + +Lily and Ben say, "Okay, mom. We will not kiss again. We will just play." + +They go back to the park. But they are not happy. They are sad. They miss their kiss. They wish the flower was not spicy. They wish they could kiss again. But they can't. They are too young. And the flower was too spicy. The end. +Tom is a clumsy boy. He likes to play with his toy monkey. He calls his monkey Bobo. Bobo has a long tail and a funny face. + +One day, Tom and Bobo go to the park. They see a big tree. Tom wants to climb the tree. He thinks it will be fun. He takes Bobo with him. + +Tom climbs the tree. He holds Bobo in one hand. He finds a branch. He leans on the branch. But the branch is weak. It breaks. Tom and Bobo fall down. + +Tom is scared. He cries. He hurts his knee. Bobo falls on the grass. He is dirty. Tom looks for Bobo. He sees him. He runs to him. He hugs him. + +Tom's mom hears Tom. She comes to the park. She sees Tom and Bobo. She is worried. She asks Tom what happened. Tom tells her. She kisses his knee. She cleans Bobo. She says it is okay. + +Tom is happy. He says sorry to the tree. He says thank you to his mom. He says he loves Bobo. He says he will be more careful. He and Bobo go home. They play more. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with a big red ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they bounced the ball very high and it went over the fence. + +One day, they saw a man with a big bag walking near the fence. He looked angry and mean. He had a file in his hand. He was looking for something in the file. + +"Hey, kids, stop bouncing that ball!" he shouted. "You are making too much noise and you are disturbing me!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know why the man was so angry. They did not want to disturb him. They stopped bouncing the ball and looked at him. + +"Who are you?" Lily asked. "What are you doing here?" + +The man snorted. "I am a very important person. I work for the city. I am checking the fence. It is broken and it needs to be fixed. You are ignorant kids. You don't know anything. You should not play here. You should go away." + +Lily and Ben did not like the man. They thought he was rude and mean. They did not think he was very important. They did not think the fence was broken. They liked to play here. They did not want to go away. + +"Sorry, mister, but we like to play here. The fence is not broken. It is fine. You are the ignorant one. You don't know how to have fun. You should go away." Ben said. + +The man was very angry. He threw the file at Ben. But he missed. The file hit the ball instead. The ball bounced back and hit the man in the face. The man fell down and dropped his bag. The file and the papers flew out of the bag and went everywhere. + +Lily and Ben laughed. They thought it was funny. They picked up the ball and the file. They ran away from the man. They found a new place to play. They bounced the ball and the file to each other and had fun. They did not see the man again. +The boy liked to play in the mud. He made mud pies and mud castles and mud balls. He did not care if he got filthy. He had fun. + +But his mom did not like it. She said he had to take a bath. She said he had to wash his hair and his face and his hands and his feet. She said he had to be clean. + +The boy did not want to take a bath. He ran away from his mom. He hid under the bed. He hoped his mom would not find him. + +But his mom did find him. She pulled him out from under the bed. She carried him to the bathroom. She put him in the tub. She turned on the water. + +The boy did not like the water. He cried and kicked and splashed. He said he wanted to play in the mud. He said he did not want to be clean. + +But his mom did not listen. She scrubbed him with soap and shampoo. She rinsed him with water. She dried him with a towel. + +The boy looked at himself in the mirror. He did not see any mud. He saw a clean boy. He saw a boy who could rise and shine. He saw a boy who could smile. + +He hugged his mom. He said he was sorry. He said he loved her. He said he liked to be clean. + +His mom hugged him back. She said she was proud. She said she loved him. She said he could play in the mud again, but only after he took a bath. +Sam loved sausages. He ate them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He liked them hot and juicy, with ketchup and bread. He had a big bag of sausages in the fridge. He was very happy. + +One day, Sam's mom said they had to leave the house. She said they were going to visit grandma. Sam did not want to go. He wanted to stay and eat sausages. He asked his mom if he could take some sausages with him. She said no. She said they had to hurry. She said grandma had a surprise for him. Sam was not interested. He was sad. + +Sam's mom put him in the car. She locked the door. She went back to the house to get her purse. She did not see the cat. The cat was hungry. The cat smelled the sausages. The cat jumped on the fridge. The cat opened the bag. The cat ate all the sausages. The cat was very happy. + +Sam's mom came back to the car. She drove away. She did not notice the cat. She did not notice the empty bag. She did not notice Sam's tears. She said they would have a brilliant time at grandma's. Sam did not believe her. He was very angry. + +When they arrived at grandma's, Sam did not want to get out of the car. He did not want to hug grandma. He did not want to see the surprise. He wanted his sausages. He said he hated grandma. He said he hated mom. He said he hated everything. + +Grandma was sad. She said she had something for him. She said she had made him a special cake. She said it was his favorite. She said it was a sausage cake. She showed him the cake. It was big and round and brown. It had sausages on top and inside. It smelled delicious. Sam's eyes widened. He could not believe it. He forgot his anger. He forgot his sadness. He ran to the cake. He hugged grandma. He thanked mom. He said he loved them. He said he loved everything. He said it was the most brilliant cake ever. He ate and ate and ate. He was very happy. +Lily and Ben went to the shop with Mom. They saw many toys on display. Lily liked a big doll with long hair. Ben liked a small car that made noise. + +"Can we buy these, Mom?" they asked. + +Mom looked at the price tags. The doll was 20 dollars and the car was 15 dollars. Mom shook her head. + +"Sorry, kids. These toys are too expensive. We have to buy cheap toys today. We don't have much money." + +Lily and Ben felt sad. They wanted the toys very much. They looked around for cheap toys. They saw a ball, a puzzle, and a book. The ball was 2 dollars, the puzzle was 3 dollars, and the book was 4 dollars. + +"Can we buy these, Mom?" they asked again. + +Mom smiled. She picked up the ball and the puzzle. She weighed them in her hand. + +"These are good choices. They are cheap and light. They won't make our bag heavy. And they are fun to play with. You can share them with each other." + +She put the ball and the puzzle in the bag. She gave the book to Lily. + +"This is for you, Lily. You like to read. This book has many pictures and words. You can learn new things from it." + +Lily and Ben hugged Mom. They thanked her for the toys. They were happy. They didn't need the expensive toys. They had cheap toys that were fun and useful. They went home with Mom. They played with the ball and the puzzle. They read the book. They had a good day. +Anna liked to slide on the big slide at the park. She went up the stairs and sat on the top. She looked down and saw a big puddle at the end of the slide. She did not want to get wet. She looked around and saw a red umbrella on a bench. She had an idea. + +She got off the slide and ran to the bench. She took the umbrella and opened it. She ran back to the slide and sat on the top again. She held the umbrella over her head and smiled. She slid down the slide very fast. She did not get wet. She was happy. + +But the owner of the umbrella was not happy. He was a man with a hat and a coat. He was looking for his umbrella. He saw Anna sliding with it. He was confused. He did not know why she took his umbrella. He walked to the slide and asked her. + +"Excuse me, little girl, why do you have my umbrella?" he said. + +Anna looked at him and saw his hat and coat. She thought he was wet. She wanted to help him. She said, "I have your umbrella because I do not want to get wet. Do you want to slide with me? You can use the umbrella too. It is fun." + +The man looked at her and saw her smile. He did not know what to say. He was still confused. But he also felt a little happy. He said, "Thank you, little girl, that is very kind of you. But I do not want to slide. I want to go home. Can I have my umbrella back, please?" + +Anna nodded and gave him his umbrella. She said, "You are welcome, mister. I hope you do not get wet. Bye bye." + +The man took his umbrella and said, "Bye bye, little girl. Have fun." + +He walked away and Anna waved at him. She went back to the slide and slid again. She did not need the umbrella anymore. She was happy. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the garden. They had a hose that they could turn on and off with a faucet. They liked to spray water on the plants, the rocks and each other. + +One day, they had a game to see who could spray the water the farthest. Tim went first and turned the faucet all the way. He held the hose and aimed at a tree. The water came out fast and strong. He said, "Look, Sam, I can reach the tree! I am mighty!" + +Sam wanted to try too. He said, "Let me have the hose, Tim. It is my turn." But Tim did not want to give up the hose. He said, "No, Sam, I am not done yet. You have to wait." + +Sam got angry. He said, "No, Tim, you have to share. You have to yield the hose to me. It is not fair." He tried to grab the hose from Tim, but Tim held on tight. They pulled and tugged on the hose, making the water go everywhere. + +Mom heard the noise and came out to see what was going on. She saw the boys fighting over the hose and the water splashing on the ground. She said, "Boys, boys, what are you doing? You are wasting water and making a mess. You have to stop and listen to me." + +She took the hose from them and turned off the faucet. She said, "Tim and Sam, you have to learn to take turns and be kind to each other. Water is precious and we have to use it wisely. You can play with the hose again, but only if you agree to share and cooperate. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Sam nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom, we understand. We are sorry. We will share and cooperate." Mom smiled and gave them a hug. She said, "That's good, boys. I love you both. Now, go and dry off and have some juice." Tim and Sam ran to the house, happy and thirsty. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that yielding and sharing are better than fighting and wasting. +Tom likes to do drawings with his pen. He draws cars and trees and animals on his paper. He has many pens of different colors. He keeps them in a box on his desk. + +One day, Tom's mom tells him to tidy his room. She says he has too many toys and books on the floor. She says he must put them away in the closet or the shelf. She says she will come back soon to check. + +Tom does not want to tidy his room. He wants to do more drawings with his pen. He thinks his mom will not see his pen if he hides it under his pillow. He puts his pen there and goes to play with his toys. + +But Tom forgets about his pen. He jumps on his bed and throws his pillow in the air. His pen falls out and lands on his sheet. The pen is open and it makes a big blue stain on his sheet. + +Tom's mom comes back and sees the stain. She is not happy. She asks Tom what he did with his pen. Tom feels sorry and tells her the truth. He says he was trying to hide his pen under his pillow. He says he did not mean to make a stain. + +Tom's mom says he should not hide his pen. She says he should keep his pen in his box on his desk. She says he should tidy his room and his pen. She says she will help him wash his sheet. She says she loves his drawings, but not on his sheet. She says he can do more drawings later, but only on his paper. Tom says he is sorry and he will do as she says. He says he loves his mom and his pen. +Sara and Tom were friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars. One day, they decided to have a marriage. They put on their best clothes and went to the garden. They asked Lily, the big sister, to be the judge. + +"Do you want to be married?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we do," Sara and Tom said. + +"Then you are married. You can kiss now," Lily said. + +Sara and Tom kissed on the cheek. They were happy. They hugged their dolls and cars. + +But then, a big dog came. It ran into the garden. It saw the dolls and cars. It wanted to play with them. It barked and jumped. It knocked over Sara and Tom. It grabbed a doll and a car in its mouth. It ran away. + +Sara and Tom cried. Their dolls and cars were broken. Their marriage was fragile. It ended very fast. + +They ran to Lily. They asked her to help them. + +"I'm sorry, Sara and Tom. The dog was bad. It ruined your marriage. But you can still be friends. And we can try to fix your toys. Come on, let's go inside," Lily said. + +She took Sara and Tom by the hand. She led them to the house. She gave them cookies and milk. She hugged them. They felt better. They thanked Lily. They said they still loved each other. They hoped to have a better marriage next time. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a big box in the basement. It had a picture of a bear and the word "cocoa" on it. + +"What is cocoa?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is something to eat," Ben said. + +They opened the box and saw many small packets inside. Each packet had a different color and a different word. They took out two packets, one red and one blue. + +"Let's try them," Ben said. + +They ran to the kitchen and asked their mom for some hot water. She poured some in two mugs and helped them open the packets. They stirred the powder into the water and smelled it. + +"Mmm, it smells good," Lily said. + +They took a sip and made a face. + +"Yuck, it tastes bad," Ben said. + +They looked at the packets and saw the words "spicy" and "minty". + +"These are not original cocoa. They are different cocoa," Lily said. + +They went back to the box and looked for another packet. They found one that was brown and had the word "original" on it. + +"Let's try this one," Lily said. + +They made another mug of cocoa with the original packet. They tasted it and smiled. + +"Mmm, it tastes good," Ben said. + +They drank their cocoa and felt warm and happy. + +"This is original cocoa. It is the best cocoa," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and thanked their mom for letting them try cocoa. They decided to save the other packets for another day. They wondered what other flavors of cocoa there were. +Lily loved her dog Spot. Spot was big and brown and liked to play. Lily and Spot went to the park every day. They ran and jumped and had fun. + +One day, Spot was not feeling well. He did not want to play. He did not want to eat. He was very quiet and sad. Lily was worried. She told her mom. Her mom said they had to take Spot to the veterinarian. + +The veterinarian was a nice lady who helped animals. She looked at Spot and nodded. She said Spot was very sick. He had a bad thing in his body that made him hurt. She said she could try to make him better, but it was not sure. She said Lily and her mom had to say goodbye to Spot. + +Lily was very sad. She hugged Spot and told him she loved him. She said he was a good dog and a lucky dog. She said he had a happy life with her. She said she would miss him very much. She gave him a kiss and a treat. + +The veterinarian took Spot to another room. Lily and her mom waited. They hoped Spot would be okay. They prayed for a miracle. But the miracle did not come. The veterinarian came back and shook her head. She said Spot was gone. He had died. + +Lily and her mom cried. They were very sad. They said thank you to the veterinarian. They went home. They did not have Spot anymore. They felt very lonely. They wished Spot was still with them. They wished they were lucky. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for treasures. Sara found a shiny shell and Ben found a red button. They were happy with their finds. + +Then they saw a big rock in the sand. It was round and gray and had spots on it. They wondered what was under the rock. Maybe more treasures? + +"Let's remove the rock and see," Sara said. + +"OK," Ben said. But he was nervous. He thought the rock might be heavy or have bugs under it. + +They both pushed and pulled on the rock. It was hard to move. They used their hands and feet and elbows. They grunted and groaned. They made funny faces. + +Finally, the rock moved a little bit. They saw something shiny under it. They moved the rock more and more until they could see what it was. + +It was a coin! A big, gold coin with a picture on it. It sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow!" Sara and Ben said. They were amazed. They had found a treasure! + +They picked up the coin and looked at it. They felt proud and excited. They wondered where the coin came from and who left it there. + +They decided to share the coin and keep it as a secret. They put it in their pocket and smiled at each other. + +They had a lot of fun that day. They learned that sometimes, removing a rock can lead to a surprise. +Lily and Sam like to jog with their mom. Mom is a model. She wears nice clothes and smiles for the camera. Mom says jogging is good for her and for them. Lily and Sam want to be like mom. + +One day, they jog to the park. There are many people and animals there. Lily and Sam see a big dog. The dog is fast and furry. It runs after a ball. Lily and Sam want to play with the dog. + +"Can we play with the dog, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. The dog might be friendly, but it might also be scared or angry. Ask the owner first," mom says. + +Lily and Sam jog to the owner. The owner is a man with a hat and a beard. He holds a leash and a ball. + +"Hello, can we play with your dog?" Sam asks. + +"Hello, sure, his name is Rex. He likes to fetch and chase. Do you want to throw the ball for him?" the owner says. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Sam say. + +The owner gives them the ball. Lily and Sam take turns to throw the ball. Rex runs after it and brings it back. He wags his tail and licks their faces. Lily and Sam giggle and pet him. They have fun with Rex. + +Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of Lily and Sam. They are brave and polite. They are good at jogging and playing. They are like her. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they go to the library with their mom. They see many books and toys there. + +"Look, mom, there is a book about math!" Ben says. He likes math. He can count and add and subtract. + +"Can we borrow it, please?" Lily asks. She likes math too. She can make shapes and patterns and measure. + +"Sure, you can. Math is incredible. It helps you understand the world," mom says. She takes the book and puts it in her bag. + +They go to the play area. There are puzzles and blocks and cars. Ben and Lily have fun. They build a tower with the blocks. They make a road with the cars. They solve a puzzle with animals. + +"Wow, you are very smart!" a boy says. He is watching them. He has a blue shirt and brown hair. + +"Thank you. What is your name?" Ben asks. + +"I am Max. I like math too. Can I play with you?" Max says. + +"Sure, you can. We can share and learn together," Lily says. + +They become friends. They play and talk and laugh. They show each other what they know about math. They have an incredible time. Mom watches them and smiles. She is happy. She loves her twins and math. +Tom and Lily were going to visit their grandma and grandpa. They were very happy, but also a little nervous. They had never been on a big plane before. + +"Mom, can I pack my blocks?" Tom asked. He loved to build towers and bridges with his blocks. + +"Sure, honey, but only a few. We don't have much space in the suitcase," Mom said. She helped Tom choose some blocks and put them in a small bag. + +"What about me, Mom? Can I pack my doll?" Lily asked. She hugged her doll and did not want to leave her behind. + +"Of course, sweetie, you can pack your doll. She can sit with you on the plane," Mom said. She found a spot for the doll in the suitcase. + +Tom and Lily finished packing their things and put on their coats and hats. They said goodbye to their toys and their fish. They were ready to go. + +"Are you excited, kids?" Dad asked. He carried the suitcase and the bag. + +"Yes, Dad, we are excited!" Tom and Lily said. They held Mom's hands and walked to the car. + +They drove to the airport and checked in. They saw many people and many planes. They heard loud noises and announcements. + +"Mom, I'm a little scared," Lily whispered. + +"Me too, Mom," Tom said. + +"Don't worry, kids, it's normal to feel scared. But it's also fun and safe to fly. Grandma and grandpa are waiting for us. They will be so happy to see us," Mom said. She hugged them and smiled. + +Tom and Lily felt better. They followed Mom and Dad to the gate. They boarded the plane and found their seats. They buckled their seatbelts and put their blocks and doll on their laps. + +"Are you ready, kids?" Dad asked. + +"Yes, Dad, we are ready!" Tom and Lily said. + +They looked out the window and saw the plane move. They felt the plane go up in the air. They saw the clouds and the sun. + +They were flying! +Ben and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving fast. Sometimes they crashed into each other and laughed. + +But then Ben saw a shiny screw on the floor. He picked it up and looked at it. He thought it was a cool thing to put on his car. He tried to stick it on the wheel, but it did not fit. + +"Hey, give me that screw!" Mia said. She wanted to have it for her car. She reached out her hand and tried to grab it from Ben. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. He pulled the screw away from Mia and held it tight. He did not want to share. + +They started to fight over the screw. They shouted and pushed and pulled. They did not hear their mom coming into the room. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" their mom said. She saw them fighting and was not happy. She took the screw from Ben and put it on the table. "This is not a toy. This is a dangerous thing. You could hurt yourself or break your cars. Where did you find it?" + +Ben and Mia looked at the floor. They felt bad. They did not know it was dangerous. They did not want to hurt themselves or break their cars. + +"We found it on the floor, mom," Ben said. + +"We're sorry, mom," Mia said. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "It's okay. I'm glad you're safe. But you need to be careful and kind to each other. Sharing is good. Fighting is bad. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They said they understood. They said they were sorry to each other. They decided to play with their cars again, but this time they shared and did not fight. They had more fun that way. Their mom smiled and said, "That's better. I love you both." +Anna liked to dream. Every night, she closed her eyes and saw many things in her head. Sometimes she dreamed of flying like a bird, or swimming like a fish, or playing with her friends. But her favorite dream was about a farm. + +One night, she dreamed that she went to a farm with her mom and dad. They saw many animals there. They saw cows, and pigs, and sheep, and chickens. They also saw a big red barn, and a green tractor, and a yellow hay stack. Anna wanted to touch everything. She said, "Mom, dad, this farm is so interesting!" + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "Yes, it is. Do you want to feed the animals?" They gave her some corn and carrots, and she went to the fence. She threw some corn to the chickens, and they pecked and clucked. She gave some carrots to the pigs, and they snorted and grunted. She held some hay to the sheep, and they bleated and nibbled. She felt their soft wool and their wet noses. She said, "I love the animals!" + +Then she heard a loud moo. She turned and saw a big cow. The cow had black and white spots, and a long pink tongue, and a bell around her neck. The cow looked at Anna and said, "Hello, little girl. Do you want to milk me?" + +Anna was surprised. She did not know that cows could talk. She said, "Can you really talk?" + +The cow said, "Of course I can. In your dream, anything can happen. Do you want to try milking me? It's fun and easy. Just squeeze my udders gently, and the milk will come out." + +Anna was curious. She said, "OK, I'll try." She went to the cow and sat on a stool. She reached for the udders, and the cow said, "Be careful, they are sensitive. Don't pull too hard, or it will hurt." + +Anna nodded and did as the cow said. She squeezed the udders softly, and the milk squirted into a bucket. She felt the warm milk on her fingers, and heard the splash in the bucket. She said, "Wow, this is cool!" + +The cow said, "You're doing great. Do you want to drink some of the milk? It's fresh and tasty." + +Anna said, "Yes, please." She took a cup and poured some of the milk. She drank it and said, "Mmm, this is good. Thank you, cow." + +The cow said, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you like it. You're a very nice girl. I hope you come back to the farm again." + +Anna said, "I hope so too. I like the farm a lot. It's my favorite dream." + +Then she heard a beep. It was her alarm clock. It was time to wake up. She opened her eyes and saw her room. She said, "Bye, farm. Bye, cow. I'll see you again in my dreams." + +She got up and got ready for the day. She told her mom and dad about her dream. They said, "That sounds like a wonderful dream, Anna. Maybe we can go to a real farm someday." + +Anna said, "That would be fun. But I also like to dream. Because in my dream, anything can happen." +Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They like to look for pebbles of different colors and shapes. Lily finds a shiny pebble that looks like a star. She shows it to Tom and says, "Look, Tom, I found a star pebble!" + +Tom likes the pebble too. He says, "Can I have it, Lily? Please?" Lily thinks for a moment. She likes to share, but she also likes the pebble. She says, "How about we take turns? You can have it for a little while, and then I can have it back." + +Tom agrees. He says, "OK, Lily, that is fair. Thank you for sharing." He takes the pebble and puts it in his pocket. He says, "Let's go to the slide. I want to slide down with the pebble." + +Lily and Tom run to the slide. They wait for their turn. When it is Tom's turn, he climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. He takes out the pebble and holds it in his hand. He says, "Ready, set, go!" and slides down. + +But as he slides down, the pebble slips from his hand and falls on the ground. Tom does not see it. He gets up and runs to Lily. He says, "That was fun! Let's do it again!" + +Lily sees the pebble on the ground. She picks it up and says, "Tom, you dropped the pebble. Here it is." She gives it back to Tom. + +Tom is surprised. He says, "Oh, thank you, Lily. You are very helpful. You found the pebble for me. I am sorry I dropped it. Do you want it back now?" + +Lily smiles. She says, "No, Tom, you can keep it. You like it a lot. It is a gift from me to you. You are my friend." + +Tom hugs Lily. He says, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. You are my friend too. I will keep the pebble and remember you." + +Lily and Tom are happy. They play some more in the park. They share their pebbles and their fun. They are good friends. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they wanted to go outside and make a snowman. But their mom said they had to prepare first. + +"Put on your warm coats, hats, gloves and boots," she said. "And don't forget your socks!" + +Ben and Lily ran to their room and looked for their socks. Ben found his blue socks and put them on. Lily found her pink socks and put them on. But then she saw something on her sock. + +"Look, Ben!" she said. "There is a hole in my sock!" + +Ben looked at Lily's sock and saw the hole. It was big and round and near her toe. + +"Oh no!" he said. "That is a bad hole. Your toe will be cold and hurt in the snow." + +Lily felt sad and scared. She did not want to have a cold and hurt toe. She did not want to miss the snowman. + +"Mom, mom!" she cried. "My sock has a hole! What can I do?" + +Mom heard Lily's cry and came to their room. She saw the hole in Lily's sock and frowned. + +"That is a harsh hole, Lily," she said. "But don't worry, I have an idea. Wait here, I will be right back." + +Mom went to her room and came back with a needle and some thread. She sat down on Lily's bed and took her sock. + +"I will sew your hole, Lily," she said. "It will be like new. Watch me." + +Lily watched as mom put the needle and thread through the hole and made small stitches. She saw the hole get smaller and smaller until it was gone. + +"There, all done," mom said. "Now your sock is good and warm. Try it on." + +Lily put on her sock and felt her toe. It was cozy and snug. She smiled and hugged mom. + +"Thank you, mom!" she said. "You are the best!" + +Mom smiled and hugged Lily back. + +"You are welcome, Lily," she said. "Now you are ready to go outside and make a snowman. Have fun!" + +Ben and Lily put on their coats, hats, gloves and boots and ran outside. They were happy and excited. They made a big snowman with a carrot nose, a scarf, a hat and buttons. They had a lot of fun. And Lily's toe was not cold or hurt at all. +Lily loved to dance. She danced to the rhythm of the music that her mom played on the radio. She twirled and jumped and smiled. She felt happy and free. + +One day, her mom had a new friend over. His name was Tom. He did not like to dance. He sat on the couch and watched TV. He did not smile. He frowned. + +Lily wanted to show him how fun dancing was. She turned off the TV and turned on the radio. She grabbed his hand and pulled him to the floor. She said, "Come on, Tom, dance with me!" + +Tom did not want to dance. He pulled his hand away and said, "No, thank you. I don't like dancing. It's silly and noisy. I like watching TV. It's quiet and smart." + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She did not understand why Tom did not like dancing. She thought dancing was beautiful and fun. She said, "But dancing makes me happy. It makes me feel the music in my heart. Don't you want to be happy?" + +Tom shook his head and said, "No, I don't. I want to be serious and calm. Dancing is not for me. You can dance by yourself. I'm going back to the couch." + +Lily did not know what to say. She did not want to dance by herself. She wanted to share her joy with Tom. She wanted him to like her and her dancing. She looked at her mom, who smiled and shrugged. She said, "Lily, it's okay. Not everyone likes the same things. You can dance if you want to, and Tom can watch TV if he wants to. You can still be friends, even if you have different hobbies." + +Lily nodded, but she still felt sad. She wished Tom would give dancing a chance. She wished he would see how beautiful it was. She wished he would smile and not frown. She turned on the radio again and danced by herself. She hoped Tom would change his mind someday. +Sam and Mia liked to play with blocks. They could make many things with blocks, like houses, cars, and animals. One day, they decided to make a big building with all their blocks. They worked hard and spent a lot of time to stack the blocks high and wide. + +"Look at our building!" Sam said. "It is incredible! It is taller than us!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia said. "It is the best building ever! Let's show it to Mom and Dad!" + +They ran to find their parents, who were in the kitchen. They wanted to surprise them with their building. But they did not see the cat, who was sleeping on the couch. The cat woke up and saw the building. He was curious and jumped on it. + +CRASH! The building fell down and the blocks flew everywhere. Sam and Mia heard the noise and ran back to the living room. They saw the cat and the mess. They felt very sad and angry. + +"Bad cat!" Sam shouted. "You ruined our building!" + +"Go away!" Mia cried. "You are not our friend!" + +The cat did not understand. He just wanted to play. He meowed and tried to cuddle with them. But Sam and Mia pushed him away. They did not want to play with him anymore. They picked up their blocks and went to their room. They did not say sorry to the cat. The cat felt very lonely and sad. He wished they would forgive him and be his friends again. But they did not. The end. +Tom liked to march. He marched with his toy soldiers, he marched with his drum, he marched with his friends. He liked to make loud noises and pretend he was a brave leader. + +One day, he saw a big engine. It was tall and shiny and had many wheels. It made a loud whistle and a puff of smoke. Tom wanted to march with the engine. He ran after it and tried to keep up. + +But the engine was too fast. Tom got tired and out of breath. He could not march anymore. He stopped and watched the engine go away. He felt sad and lonely. + +Then he heard a voice. It was his mom. She had followed him and found him. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She said, "Tom, you are a good marcher, but you should not run after engines. They are dangerous and can hurt you. Come on, let's go home and march with your toys." + +Tom nodded and smiled. He took his mom's hand and walked with her. He still liked to march, but he knew he had to be careful. He was happy to have his mom and his toys. He did not need the engine. He had everything he needed. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with maps and learn about different countries. They have a big map on the wall in their room. Sometimes they point to a country and say its name. + +One day, they see a new map in a book. It has many colors and shapes. They want to find the countries they know on the new map. But they cannot. The new map looks very different from the old map. They are frustrated. + +They ask their mom for help. She tells them that the new map is a special map. It shows how hot or cold each country is. The colors mean different temperatures. She shows them how to match the shapes on the new map with the shapes on the old map. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They start to recognize some countries on the new map. They see that their country is blue, which means it is cold. They see that some countries are red, which means they are hot. They wonder how it feels to live in a hot country. They ask their mom if they can visit one someday. She smiles and says maybe. +Jill likes to dance in her room. She puts on her pink dress and her shiny shoes. She plays music on her toy radio. She twirls and jumps and spins. + +But one day, she does not see the cord on the floor. The cord is from her lamp. She stumbles on the cord and falls down. She hurts her knee and her elbow. She cries and calls for Mom. + +Mom comes and hugs Jill. She sees the cord and the lamp. She says, "Oh, Jill, you have to be careful. The cord is dangerous. You can trip and get hurt. Next time, put the cord away or ask me to help you." + +She takes Jill to the bathroom. She washes her knee and her elbow. She puts on some cream and a band-aid. She says, "There, now you are better. Do you want to dance some more?" + +Jill nods and smiles. She says, "Yes, Mom, I want to dance. But can we dance in the living room? It has more space and no cords. And can we dance with you? You are a good dancer." + +Mom laughs and says, "Sure, Jill, we can dance in the living room. And thank you, you are very kind. I am a modest dancer, but I love to dance with you." They go to the living room and dance together. Jill is happy and forgets her pain. +Lila and Tom like to jog with their dad. They jog to the big port where they see many boats and ships. They like to look at the water and the birds and the people. + +One day, they jog to the port and see a big ship with many boxes. They want to go closer and see what is inside. But their dad says no. He says it is not safe and they have to stay away. He says the ship is going to a far place and the boxes are not for them. + +Lila and Tom are sad and angry. They want to see the boxes. They think their dad is not fun. They try to sneak away from him and go to the ship. But their dad sees them and runs after them. He catches them and scolds them. He says they are naughty and they have to listen to him. He says he loves them and he wants them to be safe. + +Lila and Tom feel sorry and hug their dad. They say they love him too and they are sorry. They say they will not go to the ship again. They say they will jog with him and have fun. Their dad smiles and hugs them back. He says he is proud of them and he is happy. They jog back home and have a good day. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big brown dog. The dog is friendly and wags its tail. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily says. "What is your name?" + +The dog barks and licks Lily's face. Tom laughs and pets the dog. + +"Can we play with you, dog?" Tom asks. + +The dog nods and runs to a ball. Lily and Tom follow him. They throw the ball and the dog catches it. They have fun. + +When it is time to go home, Lily and Tom hug the dog. + +"Bye, dog!" they say. "We hope to see you again!" + +The dog barks and waves his paw. + +That night, Lily and Tom dream of the dog. They dream of playing with him in the park. They dream of giving him a name and a collar. They dream of taking him home. + +They have a good idea. + +The next day, they ask their moms if they can have a dog. Their moms say yes, if they find a dog that needs a home. Lily and Tom are happy. They go to the park and look for the dog. + +They find him. He is happy to see them. He wags his tail and licks their faces. + +"Hello, dog!" Lily and Tom say. "We have a surprise for you!" + +They show him a name tag and a collar. The name tag says "Brownie". They put the collar on him. + +"This is your name, dog!" Lily says. "You are Brownie!" + +"And this is your home!" Tom says. "You can come with us!" + +Brownie barks and jumps. He likes his name and his home. He likes Lily and Tom. They are his friends. + +They take him home. They play with him and feed him. They cuddle with him and tell him stories. They love him. + +Brownie is happy. He has a name and a home. He has friends. He loves them. + +He dreams of them. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Sara has a new bike. It is red and shiny. Ben wants to try it. + +"Can I ride your bike, Sara?" Ben asks. + +"OK, but be careful. It is very fast," Sara says. + +Ben gets on the bike. He pedals hard. He feels the wind in his hair. He smiles. He sees a big hill. He wants to go down. + +"Look, Sara, I can go down the hill!" Ben shouts. + +But Sara is not happy. She sees a sign. It says: "No bikes on the hill. It is dangerous." + +"Ben, stop! You can't go there!" Sara yells. + +But Ben does not hear her. He goes down the hill. He goes too fast. He loses control. He falls off the bike. He hurts his knee. He cries. + +Sara runs to him. She helps him get up. She sees the bike. It is broken. The wheel is bent. The chain is loose. + +"Oh, no, Ben. You broke my bike. How will I get home?" Sara says. + +"I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't see the sign. I wanted to have fun. I didn't mean to break your bike," Ben says. + +Sara is sad. She loves her bike. She got it as a birthday gift. She does not know what to do. + +Then, they see a man. He is wearing a blue shirt. He has a tool box. He is a bike repairman. He sees Sara and Ben. He sees the bike. + +"Hello, kids. What happened?" the man asks. + +"Ben broke my bike. He went down the hill. He fell off. He hurt his knee. He is sorry," Sara says. + +The man looks at the bike. He looks at Ben's knee. He smiles. + +"Don't worry, kids. I can fix your bike. And I have a band-aid for your knee. It will be OK," the man says. + +He takes the bike. He uses his tools. He fixes the wheel. He fixes the chain. He makes the bike fit again. He gives it back to Sara. + +"Here you go, Sara. Your bike is good as new. Be careful next time. And wear a helmet," the man says. + +He gives Ben a band-aid. He puts it on his knee. He gives him a message. + +"Here you go, Ben. This is for you. It says: 'Get well soon. And be safe.' You are brave. But you have to follow the rules. And listen to your friend," the man says. + +Sara and Ben thank the man. They hug each other. They are friends again. They get on the bike. Sara rides. Ben sits behind her. They go home. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they quarrel. One day, they quarrel over a red car. Tom says it is his car, and Lily says it is her car. They pull and tug and shout at each other. + +Mum hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She is not happy. She says, "Stop quarrelling, you two! You have to share your toys. Why don't you play with something else?" She gives them a big potato. She says, "This is a magic potato. You can pretend it is anything you want. A ball, a hat, a boat, anything!" + +Tom and Lily look at the potato. They think it is a silly toy. They say, "A potato? That is not fun. That is for eating. And it is smelly!" They make faces and push the potato away. + +Mum says, "Fine. If you don't want the potato, I will take it. I will make some yummy soup with it. And you can go to your rooms and think about how to be nice to each other." She takes the potato and goes to the kitchen. + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They don't want to go to their rooms. They don't want to miss the soup. They say, "Mum, wait! We are sorry. We will play with the potato. We will share the car. We will be nice to each other." They hug and say sorry. + +Mum smiles and says, "That's good. I'm glad you made up. You can play with the potato and the car. But don't make a mess. And wash your hands before dinner. The soup will be ready soon." She goes back to the kitchen. + +Tom and Lily play with the potato and the car. They pretend the potato is a rocket and the car is a spaceship. They have fun and don't quarrel anymore. They smell the soup and it makes them hungry. They wash their hands and go to the table. They say, "Thank you, Mum, for the soup and the potato. You are the best!" Mum says, "You are welcome, my loves. You are the best, too!" They eat the soup and the potato and they are happy. The end. +Lily and Tom went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the monkey. The monkey was brown and furry, and had a long tail. He liked to swing from the trees and make funny noises. + +"Look, Mom, the monkey is smiling at me!" Lily said, pointing at the monkey. + +"Maybe he wants to be your friend," Mom said. + +"Can I keep him, please?" Lily asked. + +"No, honey, you can't keep the monkey. He belongs to the zoo, and he needs his family and his home here," Mom explained. + +"But he is so cute and funny, and I love him," Lily said, making a sad face. + +"I know, sweetie, but you can't keep him. Maybe you can draw a picture of him, or get a toy monkey to play with," Mom suggested. + +Lily thought for a moment, then nodded. She took out her crayons and paper, and drew a bright picture of the monkey. She showed it to the monkey, who made a happy noise. + +"See, now you have a monkey friend," Mom said, hugging Lily. + +Lily smiled, and gave the monkey a wave. She decided that she would keep the picture, and visit the monkey again soon. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big case in the park. The case is red and shiny. It has a lock on it. + +"Wow, what is in the case?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a treasure!" Lily says. + +They try to open the case, but it is too hard. They need a key. + +"Look, there is a key on the ground!" Tom says. He picks up the key and puts it in the lock. He turns the key. The case opens. + +Inside the case, there are many books. The books have pictures and words. They are colorful and pretty. + +"Books are not treasure!" Tom says. He is sad. + +"Books are treasure!" Lily says. She is happy. "Books can tell us stories and teach us things. We can read them and have fun." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He smiles. + +"You are right, Lily. Books are treasure. Can we read them together?" he asks. + +"Of course, Tom. We can share them and be friends." Lily says. + +They take out some books and sit on the grass. They read the books and enjoy them. They are modest and kind. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to draw. They had many colors to use. Red, blue, yellow, green, and more. They drew animals, flowers, cars, and houses. They had fun. + +One day, Tom wanted to draw a famous person. He said, "I will draw Spider-Man. He is famous and cool. He can swing and fight bad guys." He took the red and blue colors and started to draw. + +Lily wanted to draw a famous person too. She said, "I will draw Elsa. She is famous and pretty. She can make ice and snow." She looked for the blue color, but Tom had it. She said, "Tom, let me have the blue color. I need it for Elsa." + +Tom said, "No, I need it for Spider-Man. He has a blue suit. You can use another color for Elsa. Like purple or pink." + +Lily said, "No, Elsa has a blue dress. She does not wear purple or pink. You have to let me have the blue color. It is not fair." + +Tom and Lily started to argue. They both wanted the blue color. They did not want to share. They did not want to draw something else. They were not happy. + +Then, their teacher came and saw them. She said, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting over the blue color? There are many colors to choose from. You can both draw famous people with different colors. Or you can take turns with the blue color. Or you can draw something together with the blue color. But you have to be nice and respectful to each other. Drawing is supposed to be fun, not angry." + +Tom and Lily listened to their teacher. They felt sorry for being mean. They said sorry to each other. They decided to draw something together with the blue color. They drew a big blue sky with clouds and stars. They also drew Spider-Man and Elsa in the sky. They said, "Look, they are friends too. They can share the sky." They smiled and hugged. They were friends again. They had fun. +Sam and Lily were playing with a big red ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball and catch it. Sometimes they bounced the ball to each other and said, "Here you go!" + +One time, Sam bounced the ball too hard and it flew over the fence. Lily ran after the ball and saw a big dog. The dog had the ball in its mouth and was biting it. Lily was scared and said, "No, doggy, that's our ball!" + +The dog growled and ran away with the ball. Lily cried and ran back to Sam. She told him what happened. Sam hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily, we can get another ball. Maybe the dog was lonely and wanted to play." + +They went to the store and saw many balls. They picked a blue one that was soft and fluffy. They paid for the ball and went back to the park. They bounced the ball and had fun. They were careful not to bounce the ball too high or too far. + +They saw the big dog again. He was sitting by the fence and looked sad. He had the red ball in his chest, but the ball was broken. It had holes and tears from his teeth. Lily felt sorry for the dog and said, "Sam, maybe we can share our ball with the dog. He might be nice if we are nice to him." + +Sam nodded and said, "Okay, Lily, let's try. But we have to be careful and gentle." They walked slowly to the dog and showed him their ball. They said, "Hi, doggy, do you want to play with us? We have a new ball that is soft and fluffy. You can bounce it and catch it, but please don't bite it." + +The dog wagged his tail and dropped the red ball. He sniffed the blue ball and licked it. He barked and ran to Sam and Lily. They threw the ball and the dog chased it. He brought it back and dropped it at their feet. He wanted to play more. + +Sam and Lily smiled and played with the dog. They became friends and had a lot of fun. They learned that sometimes a broken ball can lead to a new friend. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to go to the park with their mom. They saw many things in the park, like birds, flowers, swings and slides. They also saw a vendor who sold ice cream and candy. The vendor was nice and smiled at them. + +One day, Lily and Tom wanted to buy some ice cream and candy from the vendor, but they did not have any money. Their mom said they had to wait until they got home. Lily and Tom were sad and angry. They decided to be naughty and sneak away from their mom when she was not looking. They ran to the vendor and grabbed some ice cream and candy without paying. + +The vendor saw them and shouted, "Hey, you naughty kids, come back here! You have to pay for what you take!" Lily and Tom were scared and ran away with their ice cream and candy. They hid behind a big tree and ate them quickly. + +Their mom saw them and was very upset. She said, "Lily and Tom, what have you done? You have been very naughty and stolen from the vendor. That is wrong and bad. You have to say sorry to the vendor and give back what you took. You have to pray and ask God to forgive you for your sin." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry and ashamed. They cried and said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, vendor. We are sorry, God. We will not be naughty again. Please forgive us." They gave back the ice cream and candy to the vendor and hugged him. The vendor forgave them and gave them a hug too. He said, "It's okay, kids. I forgive you. But don't do it again. Next time, ask your mom first. And here, you can have a small ice cream and candy as a gift from me." + +Lily and Tom thanked the vendor and smiled. They went back to their mom and hugged her too. They said, "We love you, mom. Thank you for teaching us what is right and wrong. We will pray and thank God for his love and mercy." Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Lily and Tom. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now let's go home and have some dinner." They all walked home happily, holding hands. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to slide, swing, and run on the grass. But they did not like the big dog that sometimes came to the park. The dog was loud and fast and had sharp teeth. + +One day, the dog came to the park again. It saw Anna and Ben and ran towards them, barking and growling. Anna and Ben were frightened. They ran to their mom and hugged her legs. + +"Mom, mom, the dog is scary!" Anna cried. + +"Shh, it's okay, my loves. I'm here," mom said. She picked up Anna and Ben and held them close. She looked at the dog and said in a loud voice, "Go away, bad dog! Leave us alone!" + +The dog stopped and looked at mom. It saw that she was not afraid. It saw that she was protecting Anna and Ben. It felt sorry for being mean. It wagged its tail and whined. + +"Look, the dog is sorry. It wants to be friends," mom said. She put Anna and Ben down and told them to stand behind her. She took off her sweater and threw it to the dog. The dog caught the sweater and played with it. It was happy. + +"Can we play with the dog, mom?" Ben asked. + +"Only if the dog is nice and gentle. And only if you ask the owner first," mom said. She saw a man walking towards them. He was the dog's owner. He smiled and apologized for his dog's behavior. He said his dog was just excited and curious. + +"Can we play with your dog, please?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, if you want to. His name is Spot. He likes to fetch and cuddle," the man said. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They were not frightened anymore. They played with Spot and his sweater. They had fun. Mom watched them and smiled too. She was proud of her brave children. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They also liked to talk to each other and share their dreams. + +One day, Lily said to Tom, "I wish I had a dog. A dog would be a perfect friend. He would provide me with love and company. He would also have a lot of spirit and play with me all the time." + +Tom said, "I wish I had a dog too. Maybe we can ask our parents for a dog. Maybe they will say yes if we are good and help them at home." + +Lily and Tom decided to do that. They helped their parents with the dishes, the laundry and the toys. They also said please and thank you and did their homework. They hoped their parents would notice and reward them with a dog. + +The next day, Lily and Tom met at the park again. They had big smiles on their faces. They both had a surprise for each other. They both had a leash in their hands. They both had a dog! + +Lily said, "Look, Tom, this is Max. He is my new dog. My parents gave him to me this morning. They said I was a good girl and they wanted to make me happy." + +Tom said, "Look, Lily, this is Bella. She is my new dog. My parents gave her to me this morning. They said I was a good boy and they wanted to make me happy." + +Lily and Tom hugged each other and their dogs. They were so happy. They had their perfect friends. They thanked their parents and their dogs. They played with Max and Bella in the park. They had more fun than ever. They had a lot of love and spirit. +Sara and Ben are lost in the big mall. They cannot find their mom or dad. They are scared and sad. They walk and walk, but they only see many shops and people. + +"Where is the exit?" Sara asks Ben. "I want to go home." + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe we can ask someone for help." + +They see a lady with a red hat. She looks nice. They go to her and say, "Excuse me, can you help us? We are lost. We cannot find our mom or dad." + +The lady with the red hat smiles and says, "Of course, I can help you. Don't worry, we will find your mom and dad. What are their names?" + +Sara and Ben tell her their mom and dad's names. The lady with the red hat takes their hands and says, "Come with me. We will go to the exit. There is a place where they announce the names of the lost children. Maybe your mom and dad are there, waiting for you." + +Sara and Ben hope that the lady with the red hat is right. They hope that their mom and dad are at the exit. They hope that they will see them soon. They follow the lady with the red hat. They walk and walk, until they see a big sign that says "EXIT". They hear a voice that says, "Sara and Ben, please come to the exit. Your mom and dad are here." + +Sara and Ben run to the exit. They see their mom and dad. They hug them and cry. Their mom and dad hug them and say, "We are so happy to see you. We were looking for you everywhere. We are sorry we lost you. We love you so much." + +Sara and Ben say, "We love you too. We are sorry we got lost. We are happy to see you too." + +The lady with the red hat says, "I'm glad you found your mom and dad. You are very brave children. Have a nice day." + +Sara and Ben say, "Thank you for helping us. You are very nice. Have a nice day too." + +Sara and Ben hold their mom and dad's hands. They leave the big mall. They are not scared or sad anymore. They are happy and safe. They learned a lesson. They will never wander away from their mom and dad again. +Lila was a kid who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She liked to play with her toys, draw with her crayons, and read her books. + +One day, she found a balloon in her room. It was red and shiny and had a string. She wanted to play with it. She took it to the window and looked outside. She saw the sky, the clouds, and the birds. She wondered how it would feel to fly like a balloon. + +She opened the window and held the balloon out. She felt the wind blow on her face and hair. She smiled and said, "Bye-bye, balloon. Have fun in the sky." She let go of the string and watched the balloon fly away. She released the balloon. + +But then, she felt sad. She realized she liked the balloon and wanted it back. She tried to reach for the string, but it was too late. The balloon was gone. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She saw Lila at the window and asked, "What's wrong, honey? Why are you crying?" + +Lila pointed at the sky and said, "I lost my balloon. I let it go and it flew away. I want it back." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, sweetie. I know you liked your balloon. But you know, sometimes we have to release things we love and let them be free. Maybe your balloon is happy in the sky, and maybe it will make someone else happy too. You can always get another balloon, or play with something else. You have so many toys and books and crayons. You are a brave and independent kid. You can do anything you want." + +Lila wiped her tears and nodded. She felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can we go to the park and see the birds?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, darling. Let's go to the park and see the birds. Maybe we'll see your balloon too. You never know." +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box under a tree. They think it is a treasure. + +"Let's jog to the box and open it!" Tom says. + +"OK, maybe we will find gold or toys!" Sam says. + +They jog to the box and open it. But they are sad. The box is full of cheap things. There are old books, broken pens, and dirty socks. + +"This is not a treasure. This is trash!" Tom says. + +"Who put this here? This is not fun!" Sam says. + +They close the box and leave. They jog to the swings and slide. They have more fun there. They forget about the box. They are happy. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in Lila's room. Lila has a big fan on the ceiling. It makes a soft sound and a cool breeze. + +One day, Lila has an idea. She says to Ben, "Let's hang some things on the fan. It will be fun!" + +Ben nods. He likes Lila's idea. They look for some things to hang. They find some ribbons, some paper clips, some stickers, and some feathers. They tie them to the fan with strings. + +They turn on the fan. The things start to spin and fly. They make colorful patterns and funny noises. Lila and Ben clap and laugh. They think it is impressive. + +But then, Lila's mom comes in. She sees the mess on the fan. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? You could hurt yourself or break the fan. Take those things off right now!" + +Lila and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We're sorry, mom. We just wanted to have fun." + +They turn off the fan. They untie the things. They put them back where they belong. They promise to be more careful next time. + +Lila's mom hugs them. She says, "I know you were trying to be creative. But you have to be safe too. Next time, ask me before you hang anything on the fan." + +Lila and Ben nod. They say, "OK, mom. We love you." + +They still think the fan was impressive. But they also think their mom is impressive. She knows a lot of things. And she loves them a lot. +Lily loved to read books. She had many books on her bookshelf in her room. She liked to look at the pictures and learn new things. Sometimes, she read books to her teddy bear or her doll. + +One day, her mom asked her to wash her hands before lunch. Lily did not want to wash her hands. She wanted to read more books. She said, "No, mom, I want to read books. I don't need to wash my hands." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you have to wash your hands. They are dirty from playing outside. If you don't wash your hands, you will get sick and you won't be able to read books." + +Lily did not listen to her mom. She was lazy and stubborn. She ran to her room and grabbed a book from her bookshelf. She opened the book and started to read. + +But she did not enjoy the book. She felt something sticky on her fingers. She looked at her hands and saw that they were covered with mud and grass. She tried to wipe them on her dress, but that only made them dirtier. She looked at her book and saw that she had smeared mud and grass on the pages. She felt sad and sorry. She had ruined her book and her dress. + +She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I was lazy and did not wash my hands. I ruined my book and my dress. Can you please help me clean them?" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Lily, I'm glad you realized your mistake. I will help you clean your book and your dress, but you have to promise me that you will always wash your hands before you touch anything. Washing your hands is important for your health and your books." + +Lily nodded and said, "I promise, mom. I will always wash my hands. I love you and I love my books." + +The moral of the story is: You should always wash your hands before you touch anything, especially your books. Washing your hands is good for your health and your books. +Jen likes to write in her journal. She writes about her day, her friends, her toys, and her dreams. She has a pink journal with a lock and a key. She keeps it under her pillow. + +One day, Jen's mom says they have to leave. They have to go to grandma's house for a long time. Jen is sad. She does not want to leave her home and her friends. She asks her mom, "Can I take my journal?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, of course. You can take your journal and your favorite teddy bear. But we have to hurry. The car is waiting." + +Jen runs to her room and grabs her journal and her teddy bear. She puts them in her backpack. She also sees an old book on her shelf. It is her dad's book. He used to read it to her before he went away. She misses her dad. She wants to take his book too. + +She tries to fit the book in her backpack, but it is too big. She does not know what to do. She does not want to leave the book behind. She hears her mom calling her name. She has to go. + +She decides to hide the book under her bed. She hopes no one will find it. She hopes she will come back and see it again. She says goodbye to the book and kisses it. Then she runs to the car with her backpack. + +She gets in the car and buckles her seat belt. She holds her journal and her teddy bear close to her. She looks out the window and sees her home getting smaller and smaller. She feels a tear roll down her cheek. She hopes they will come back soon. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They share a room and a bed. Every morning, their mom comes to wake them up for school. But Tim and Sam do not like to wake up early. They like to sleep and dream. + +One day, Tim has an idea. He makes a sign with his crayons. The sign says: "Do not wake us. We are sick." He puts the sign on the door of their room. He thinks mom will see the sign and let them sleep. + +The next morning, mom comes to wake them up. She sees the sign. She opens the door and looks at Tim and Sam. They are pretending to be asleep. But mom is not fooled. She knows they are not sick. She sees the crayons on the floor and the smile on Tim's face. + +"Nice try, boys," mom says. "But you have to wake up and go to school. You can't fool me with a sign. Now get up and get ready. Or you will be late and miss the bus." + +Tim and Sam groan. They are tired and do not want to go to school. They wish they had a better sign. But they know mom is right. They have to wake up and face the day. They hope they will have a good day and a good nap later. +Ben and Lily went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look at the water. They saw some dolphins jumping and splashing. Ben and Lily wanted to see them closer. + +"Can we go in the water, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Not now, Ben. The water is too cold and deep. You can watch the dolphins from here," Mom said. + +"But I want to touch them, Mom. They look so soft and friendly," Lily said. + +"Maybe another day, Lily. The dolphins are wild animals. They might be scared of us," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily were sad. They wanted to play with the dolphins. They had an idea. They took their buckets and shovels and started to make a big dolphin out of sand. They poured water on the sand to make it stick. They gave the dolphin a tail, a fin, and a smile. They were proud of their dolphin. + +"Look, Mom and Dad. We made a dolphin. Can we play with it?" Ben and Lily said. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They came to see the dolphin. They said it was very good. + +"Wow, you are very creative, Ben and Lily. You made a beautiful dolphin. You can play with it, but be gentle," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily were happy. They hugged and kissed their dolphin. They pretended it was their friend. They talked to it and sang to it. They had fun. + +But then, a big wave came. It crashed on the sand. It washed away the dolphin. Ben and Lily were shocked. They cried. + +"Mom, Dad, our dolphin is gone. The wave took it away. We are sorry," Ben and Lily said. + +Mom and Dad hugged them. They said it was not their fault. + +"Don't be sad, Ben and Lily. Don't be ashamed. You did nothing wrong. The wave was too strong. It was an accident. You can make another dolphin if you want. Or we can do something else. We still have time," Mom said. + +Ben and Lily sniffed. They looked at the water. They saw the real dolphins jumping and splashing. They smiled. + +"Maybe the wave gave our dolphin to the real dolphins. Maybe they are playing with it. Maybe they are happy," Ben said. + +"Maybe you are right, Ben. Maybe they are happy. Maybe they are saying thank you," Lily said. + +Ben and Lily felt better. They waved to the dolphins. They said goodbye. They decided to make a sandcastle instead. They poured water on the sand to make it stick. They had fun. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hedge near the swings. It was green and thick and had many leaves. + +"Let's hide behind the hedge and scare the other kids!" Max said. He thought it would be fun. + +"OK!" Lily said. She followed Max to the hedge. They crouched down and waited. + +Soon, they heard some footsteps. They saw a boy and a girl walking towards the swings. They looked older and bigger than Lily and Max. + +"Now!" Max whispered. He and Lily jumped out from behind the hedge and shouted, "Boo!" + +But the boy and the girl did not scream or run away. They laughed and pointed at Lily and Max. + +"Look at those babies!" the boy said. "They think they can scare us!" + +"They are so silly!" the girl said. "They have leaves and twigs in their hair!" + +Lily and Max felt embarrassed. They did not like being laughed at. They felt their faces turn red. They wanted to hide again. + +They ran back to the hedge and tried to find a hole to crawl into. But the hedge was too thick and there was no hole. They pushed and pulled and scratched, but they could not get through. + +They heard more laughter. They looked up and saw an enormous dog. It was brown and furry and had a big tongue. It was the boy and the girl's dog. It had followed them to the park. + +The dog saw Lily and Max and wagged its tail. It thought they were playing. It ran towards them and licked their faces. + +"Yuck!" Lily and Max cried. They tried to push the dog away, but it was too strong and heavy. It knocked them over and rolled them on the ground. + +"Help!" Lily and Max shouted. They wished they had never tried to scare the other kids. They wished they had stayed on the swings. They wished the dog would leave them alone. They wished they could go home. +Sara and Tom liked to play in the bathtub. They had many toys that could float and splash. They also liked to make bubbles with the soap. But they had to be careful not to make too much mess. Mom and Dad did not allow them to spill water on the floor. + +One day, Sara and Tom were having fun in the bathtub. They pretended to be pirates and mermaids. They used a cup to fill and empty a plastic boat. They also used a spoon to stir the water and make waves. They laughed and shouted as they played. + +"Look, Tom, I can make the boat sink!" Sara said. She poured water into the boat until it went under. + +"Wow, Sara, that's cool! Can I try?" Tom asked. He reached for the cup, but Sara did not let him. + +"No, Tom, it's my turn. You can have the spoon," Sara said. She poured more water into the boat. + +"Hey, Sara, that's not fair. Share the cup with me," Tom said. He tried to grab the cup, but Sara pulled it away. + +"Stop it, Tom, you're splashing me!" Sara said. She splashed Tom back with the cup. + +"Stop it, Sara, you're making a mess!" Tom said. He splashed Sara back with the spoon. + +Soon, the water was everywhere. It spilled over the edge of the bathtub. It dripped down the drain. It soaked the towels and the rug. It made a big puddle on the floor. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what was going on. They saw Sara and Tom in the bathtub, still splashing each other. They saw the water on the floor and the walls. They were not happy. + +"Sara and Tom, what are you doing?" Mom asked. She sounded angry. + +"We're playing, Mom," Sara said. She smiled. + +"We're having fun, Dad," Tom said. He giggled. + +Mom and Dad did not smile or giggle. They told Sara and Tom to stop playing and get out of the bathtub. They told them to dry themselves and put on their pajamas. They told them to help clean up the mess. They told them they were not allowed to play in the bathtub anymore. + +Sara and Tom felt sad and sorry. They did not mean to make Mom and Dad angry. They did not mean to waste water and make a mess. They said they were sorry and did what Mom and Dad said. They hoped Mom and Dad would forgive them and let them play in the bathtub again. + +Mom and Dad were still angry, but they also loved Sara and Tom. They knew they were just kids who liked to have fun. They knew they did not understand how much water they used and how much trouble they caused. They hugged Sara and Tom and told them they forgave them. But they also told them they had to be more careful and respectful next time. They told them they could play in the bathtub again, but only with a few toys and a little water. And they had to listen to Mom and Dad when they said it was time to get out. + +Sara and Tom nodded and said they understood. They thanked Mom and Dad and gave them a kiss. They went to bed and dreamed of pirates and mermaids. But they also dreamed of a distant place where they could play in the water as much as they wanted. A place where there was no drain and no mess. A place where Mom and Dad would always allow them to have fun. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garage. They liked to look at the old things that Dad kept there. They saw a big box with a red label. Lily wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" she said to Ben. + +"No, we can't. Dad said not to touch anything in the garage. It could be dangerous," Ben said. + +But Lily did not listen. She pulled the box and opened it. She saw many jars and bottles with different colors and shapes. She picked one up and smelled it. It was spicy and made her nose tickle. + +"Wow, this smells funny. I wonder what it tastes like," she said. + +She opened the jar and put her finger inside. She licked her finger and made a face. It was very spicy and burned her tongue. She started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow! This hurts! Help me, Ben!" she shouted. + +Ben ran to her and saw the jar. He recognized it. It was Dad's hot sauce. He liked to put it on his food to make it spicy. But it was too spicy for Lily. + +"Quick, Lily, spit it out! You need to drink some water. Come on, let's go to the kitchen," he said. + +He took her hand and led her out of the garage. He gave her a glass of water and told her to drink it slowly. He hugged her and said he was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I should have stopped you. Are you okay?" he asked. + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She felt better. She hugged him back and said she was sorry too. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I should have listened to you. I won't touch anything in the garage again. It was too spicy," she said. + +They smiled and went back to play. They decided to play with their toys instead of the old things in the garage. They learned their lesson. They did not want to touch anything spicy again. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to draw with pens and paper. Lily has a bright red pen. Ben has a blue pen. They draw flowers and cars and stars. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the park with their moms. They bring their pens and paper in their backpacks. They see a big slide and a swing and a sandbox. They want to play. + +"Let's go to the slide first!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They run to the slide and take turns. They have fun. Then they go to the swing and push each other. They laugh. Then they go to the sandbox and make castles and mountains. They are happy. + +But then, a big boy comes to the sandbox. He has a green pen in his hand. He sees Lily and Ben's backpacks. He is curious. He opens Lily's backpack and takes out her bright red pen. + +"Hey, that's mine!" Lily says. She runs to the big boy and tries to get her pen back. + +"No, it's mine now!" the big boy says. He holds the pen high and zips Lily's backpack. + +"Give it back!" Ben says. He runs to help Lily. He pulls the big boy's arm. + +"Stop it!" the big boy says. He pushes Ben away. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They want their pen back. They cry. + +Their moms hear them and come to the sandbox. They see the big boy with the bright red pen. They see Lily and Ben's backpacks. + +"What's going on here?" Lily's mom says. + +"He took my pen!" Lily says. + +"He pushed me!" Ben says. + +"Is that true?" Ben's mom says to the big boy. + +The big boy looks down. He feels bad. He knows he did something wrong. + +He gives the bright red pen back to Lily. He says sorry. + +Lily and Ben stop crying. They take their pen and backpacks. They say thank you to their moms. + +They go to another place in the park. They draw with their pens and paper. They are friends again. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were bored. They did not like the gloomy day. They wanted to go outside and play, but Mom said no. It was too cold and wet. + +"Let's escape!" Ben whispered to Lily. "We can go to the park and have fun. Mom will not see us." + +Lily nodded. She liked the park. She liked the swings and the slide. She followed Ben to the door. They put on their coats and shoes. They opened the door and ran. + +But Mom saw them. She was in the kitchen. She heard the door slam. She looked out the window and saw Lily and Ben. + +"Lily! Ben! Come back here!" Mom shouted. "You are not allowed to go outside!" + +Lily and Ben heard Mom. They were scared. They did not want to make Mom angry. They stopped and turned around. + +"Sorry, Mom," Lily said. "We were bored. We wanted to play." + +"Sorry, Mom," Ben said. "We did not mean to escape." + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not very angry. She loved Lily and Ben. She went to the door and hugged them. + +"I know you were bored, but you have to listen to me," Mom said. "It is not safe to go outside without me. You could get lost or hurt. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They understood. They said sorry again. + +Mom smiled. She had an idea. "Why don't we play a game inside?" she said. "We can pretend we are in the park. I can be the swing and you can be the slide. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben liked the idea. They forgot about the gloomy day. They followed Mom to the living room. They played and laughed. They were happy. +Anna was a girl who liked to talk to animals. She had a gray cat, a gray dog and a gray bird. They were her friends and they listened to her stories. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy who had a crown on his head. He was a prince. He was sad and lonely. He had no friends to talk to. + +Anna wanted to help him. She went to him and said, "Hello, I am Anna. Do you want to talk to me?" + +The prince looked at her and smiled. He said, "Hello, I am Leo. Yes, I want to talk to you. You are very kind." + +They sat on a bench and talked. They talked about their favorite colors, their favorite games and their favorite animals. They found out that they had a lot in common. They both liked gray animals. + +Anna said, "I have a gray cat, a gray dog and a gray bird. They are my friends and they listen to me. Do you want to meet them?" + +Leo said, "Yes, I do. I have no pets. I always wanted a gray cat. Can I pet your cat?" + +Anna said, "Sure, you can. Come with me. I will show you my cat. His name is Fluffy." + +They walked to Anna's mom, who was waiting for them. Anna told her mom that Leo was a prince and that he wanted to meet her cat. Her mom said that it was okay and that they could go to her house. + +Anna and Leo went to Anna's house. They played with Fluffy, the gray cat, and with Spot, the gray dog, and with Tweety, the gray bird. They had a lot of fun and they became good friends. + +They decided to talk to each other every day. They also decided to share their gray animals. Anna gave Leo a gray cat toy and Leo gave Anna a gray crown. They were very happy. They learned that talking to someone can make them feel less sad and lonely. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big file with many papers and stickers. She liked to pretend she was a teacher and give her dolls homework. Max had a truck and a car that he liked to zoom around the floor. + +"Max, can you please be quiet?" Lily asked. "I need to check the homework of my dolls." + +Max did not listen. He made loud noises with his truck and car. He zoomed them near Lily's file and knocked it over. All the papers and stickers fell on the floor. + +"Max, you are so bad!" Lily shouted. "You messed up my file! Now I have to sort it again!" + +Lily was very upset. She started to weep. She picked up her file and hugged it. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. "I didn't mean to mess up your file. I was just having fun." + +Max felt sorry for Lily. He wanted to make her happy. He looked around and saw a pink sticker with a heart on it. He picked it up and gave it to Lily. + +"Here, Lily," he said. "This is for you. It's a sorry sticker. Do you like it?" + +Lily looked at the sticker. She liked it. It was her favorite color and shape. She smiled and wiped her tears. + +"Thank you, Max," she said. "That's very nice of you. I like it." + +Lily and Max hugged. They were friends again. They decided to share their toys and play together. They had fun. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. They have a dog named Spot. Spot is big and brown and likes to run and bark. + +One day, Mom is cooking steak for dinner. She puts the steak on a plate and goes to get some salad. Tom and Sam see the steak and think it looks yummy. They want to taste it. + +"Let's take a bite of the steak," Tom says. + +"OK, but be quick," Sam says. + +They run to the plate and grab the steak. They each take a big bite. But the steak is hot and tough. They spit it out. + +"Yuck, this steak is bad," Tom says. + +"Let's give it to Spot," Sam says. + +They throw the steak to Spot. Spot catches it and eats it. He likes the steak. He licks his lips. + +Mom comes back and sees the plate. The plate is empty and dirty. She sees Tom and Sam and Spot. + +"Who ate the steak?" Mom asks. + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They point at Spot. + +"Spot ate the steak," they say. + +Mom is angry. She scolds Tom and Sam. + +"Stop lying, boys. You ate the steak. You are naughty and greedy. And you made the plate dirty. You have to wash it. And you have to say sorry to Spot. He only got the leftovers." + +Tom and Sam feel bad. They say sorry to Mom and Spot. They wash the plate. They learn their lesson. They do not take food without asking. They do not lie to Mom. They do not make things dirty. They are good boys. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a boy and a girl who are playing with a ball. The boy and the girl talk in a language that Ben and Mia do not know. + +"Hello, can we play with you?" Ben asks the boy and the girl. + +The boy and the girl look at Ben and Mia. They say something in their language. They do not give the ball to Ben and Mia. + +Ben and Mia are sad. They frown. They do not understand the language of the boy and the girl. + +"Mom, why do they not want to play with us?" Mia asks her mom. + +"Maybe they do not know our language, honey. They come from another country. They have a different language and culture." Mia's mom says. + +"What is culture?" Mia asks. + +"Culture is the way people live, what they eat, what they wear, what they celebrate, and so on. Every culture is different and special." Mia's mom says. + +"Can we learn their language and culture?" Ben asks his mom. + +"Sure, you can. Learning new languages and cultures is fun and good. It helps you make new friends and understand the world better." Ben's mom says. + +Ben and Mia smile. They want to learn new languages and cultures. They are strong and curious. They go to the boy and the girl again. They point to the ball and say "please". They point to themselves and say their names. They point to the boy and the girl and ask their names. + +The boy and the girl smile too. They give the ball to Ben and Mia. They say their names in their language. They teach Ben and Mia some words in their language. They play together and have fun. + +Ben and Mia are happy. They have new friends. They learn a new language and culture. They do not frown anymore. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. They have a toy rabbit. They call him Bob. + +One day, Lily and Tom decide to have a tea party. They put a blanket on the grass. They bring some cups and plates. They fill the cups with water. They pretend it is tea. + +They invite Bob to join them. They put him on a chair. They give him a hat. They say, "Hello, Bob. Do you want some tea?" + +Bob does not answer. He is a toy. He does not talk. + +Lily and Tom do not mind. They serve him some tea. They pour water from a pot. They say, "Here you go, Bob. Drink your tea. It is hot and yummy." + +They serve themselves some tea. They sip from their cups. They say, "Mmm, this is good tea. We are good hosts." + +They have a lot of fun. They talk and laugh. They are happy. They love their tea party. They love their toy rabbit. They love each other. +Tom and Anna like to play in the park. They have a big red ball that they can kick and throw. One day, they see a new boy in the park. He has a blue bike with a bell. He rides very fast and makes loud noises. + +"Who is he?" Tom asks Anna. + +"I don't know. He looks mean," Anna says. + +The new boy sees Tom and Anna and their ball. He stops his bike and gets off. He walks to them and says, "Give me your ball. It is mine now." + +Tom and Anna are scared. They don't want to give their ball to the new boy. They say, "No, it is our ball. We got it from our mom. Go away." + +The new boy is angry. He pushes Tom and grabs the ball. He runs to his bike and puts the ball in the basket. He says, "Ha ha, I have your ball. You can't catch me." He rides away very fast. + +Tom and Anna are sad. They want their ball back. They don't know what to do. They see a man in a green shirt and a yellow hat. He is walking a big brown dog. He smiles at them and says, "Hello, kids. What is wrong?" + +Tom and Anna tell him what happened. They point to the new boy and his bike. The man says, "That is not nice. He should not take your ball. Don't worry, I will help you. I am a hero." + +The man runs after the new boy and his bike. He whistles and his dog follows him. The new boy sees the man and the dog. He is scared. He tries to ride faster, but he loses his balance. He falls off his bike and drops the ball. The ball rolls to the man and the dog. The man picks up the ball and gives it to his dog. The dog spins the ball with his mouth. He looks happy. + +The man and the dog walk back to Tom and Anna. The man gives them their ball. He says, "Here is your ball, kids. I am sorry that the new boy was mean to you. He should learn to share and be kind. You are good kids. You can play with my dog if you want. His name is Spot." + +Tom and Anna are happy. They thank the man and hug his dog. They say, "You are a hero. You are very good. We like you and Spot. Can we be your friends?" + +The man says, "Of course, you can be my friends. I like you too. Let's play together in the park." + +Tom and Anna smile. They play with the man and his dog. They kick and throw the ball. They spin and laugh. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were at the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and many more. But their favorite animal was the leopard. The leopard was big and fast and had spots on its fur. + +"Look, mom, the leopard is running!" Tom said, pointing at the cage. + +"Yes, he is. He is very excite, maybe he is hungry," mom said. + +"Can we feed him, mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, dear, we can't. The zookeepers feed him with meat. Meat is tasty for him, but not for us," mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They understood that different animals liked different foods. They watched the leopard for a while, then moved on to see other animals. + +But when they came back to the leopard cage, they saw something strange. The cage was open, and the leopard was gone. There was a sign that said "Sorry, the leopard escaped. Please stay calm and follow the instructions of the staff." + +"Mom, where is the leopard?" Tom asked, feeling scared. + +"I don't know, honey, but we have to be careful. The leopard is not a friendly animal, he can hurt us," mom said, holding their hands. + +"Mom, look, there he is!" Lily shouted, pointing at a tree. + +They saw the leopard on a branch, looking down at them. He had a big piece of meat in his mouth. He looked happy and full. + +"Wow, he found his meat!" Tom said. + +"Yes, he did. But we have to go now, before he wants more," mom said. + +They quickly walked away from the tree, and found a zookeeper. He told them that the leopard had escaped from his cage, but they had caught him and put him back. He said they were sorry for the trouble, and gave them free tickets for the next visit. + +Tom and Lily were glad that the leopard was safe, and that they were safe too. They decided to come back to the zoo another day, and see the leopard again. But from a distance. +One day, a lady was walking in the park with her dog. She saw a little bird on the ground. The bird was hurt and could not fly. The lady felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. + +She took off her scarf and used it to cover the bird gently. She said, "Don't be afraid, little bird. I will take you to a safe place where you can get better." The bird felt warm and cozy under the scarf and trusted the lady. + +The lady carried the bird to her car and drove to the vet. The vet was a kind man who knew how to fix animals. He looked at the bird and said, "You are a humble lady, to care so much for this bird. He has a broken wing, but I can make him well. He will need some time to heal, but he will fly again." + +The lady smiled and thanked the vet. She said, "I am happy to hear that. Can I visit the bird while he is here?" The vet said, "Of course, you can. He will be glad to see you. You are his friend now." + +The lady came to see the bird every day until he was ready to go. She brought him seeds and water and talked to him softly. The bird grew strong and happy and learned to love the lady. When the day came to say goodbye, the lady hugged the bird and said, "You are free now, little bird. You can fly and sing and be with your family. I will miss you, but I am proud of you." The bird chirped and kissed the lady's cheek. He said, "Thank you, humble lady. You are my hero. I will never forget you." Then he spread his wings and flew away. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They had a regular ball that they liked to kick and throw. They saw a dove on a tree branch. The dove was white and pretty. + +"Look, a dove!" Anna said. "I want to share my bread with it." + +She took out a piece of bread from her pocket and broke it into small bits. She threw some bits on the ground and waited for the dove to come. + +"Can I share too?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, but be gentle," Anna said. She gave him some bread bits. + +The dove saw the bread and flew down. It pecked at the bits and cooed. Anna and Ben smiled and threw more bits. + +But then a big dog came running. It barked and chased the dove. The dove was scared and flew away. + +"Hey, stop!" Anna shouted. "That's not nice!" + +The dog did not listen. It ran after the dove and tried to catch it. + +Anna and Ben ran after the dog. They wanted to help the dove. They hoped the dove would be safe. +One day, Tom and Sue went to the park with their mom. They saw a big hill with a hole in it. Mom said it was a cave. Tom and Sue wanted to see what was inside the cave. + +They asked mom if they could go in. Mom said yes, but to be careful and not go too far. Tom and Sue took a flashlight and walked into the cave. It was dark and cold and quiet. They saw some rocks and some bats and some spiders. They thought it was interesting. + +They moved deeper into the cave. They saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was a coin. Tom picked it up and showed it to Sue. Sue said it was pretty. They wondered who left it there. They moved on and saw more shiny things. They were more coins and some jewels and some rings. They were in a treasure chest. + +Tom and Sue were very happy. They found a treasure. They wanted to take some of it with them. They put some coins and jewels and rings in their pockets. They moved back to the cave entrance. They saw mom waiting for them. They ran to her and hugged her. They showed her what they found. Mom was surprised and proud. She said they were very lucky and brave. + +Tom and Sue said they liked the cave. They said it was interesting and fun. They asked mom if they could come back again. Mom said maybe, but only if they shared their treasure with others. Tom and Sue agreed. They said they had enough for themselves and their friends. They smiled and thanked mom. They went home with their treasure and their adventure. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box that they could change into anything they wanted. Sometimes it was a castle, sometimes a spaceship, sometimes a shop. + +One day, they decided to change the box into a trap. They cut a hole in the top and covered it with a cloth. They put some cookies inside and waited for someone to come and take them. + +Soon, they saw a man walking by the fence. He was wearing a shiny suit and a hat. He looked very wealthy. He saw the cookies and smiled. He climbed over the fence and walked towards the box. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "What do you have there?" + +Tom and Lily pretended to be scared. They said, "Please, sir, don't take our cookies. They are all we have." + +The man laughed. He said, "Don't worry, I won't take them all. I'll just have one or two. You won't miss them." + +He lifted the cloth and reached for the cookies. But as soon as he did, the hole opened and he fell into the box. Tom and Lily closed the lid and locked it. + +They cheered and high-fived. They had caught the wealthy man in their trap. They ran to tell their mom and dad. They hoped they would be proud of them. +Tim and Lily were friends who liked to dance. They danced at home, at school, and at the park. They danced to happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. They danced with their arms, their legs, and their faces. + +One day, they saw a poster for a dance contest. The poster said that the best dancers would win a prize. Tim and Lily wanted to win the prize. They decided to practice their dance moves every day. They also decided to wear special suits for the contest. Tim had a blue suit and Lily had a pink suit. They thought they looked very nice in their suits. + +The day of the contest came. Tim and Lily were very excited. They put on their suits and went to the dance hall. There were many other dancers there. Some of them looked very good. Some of them looked very bad. Tim and Lily were not scared. They were confident. They waited for their turn to dance. + +When their turn came, they walked to the stage. They smiled at the judges and the audience. They heard their song start to play. They began to dance. They danced with their arms, their legs, and their faces. They danced to the rhythm, to the melody, and to the mood. They danced with joy, with passion, and with skill. + +But then, something bad happened. Tim's suit ripped. It ripped on his back, on his side, and on his leg. Everyone saw his underwear. Everyone laughed. Tim felt very embarrassed. He stopped dancing. He ran off the stage. Lily was left alone. She did not know what to do. She tried to keep dancing. She tried to be patient. She tried to ignore the laughter. But she could not. She felt very sad. She stopped dancing. She ran off the stage. She followed Tim. + +They did not win the prize. They did not even finish their dance. They did not want to dance anymore. They cried. They hugged. They wished they never wore those suits. They wished they never entered that contest. They wished they never danced. +Lily and Sam were in the car with Mom and Dad. They were going to the park, but there was a lot of traffic on the road. The cars were moving very slowly and making a lot of noise. + +"Mom, why are we not at the park yet?" Lily asked. + +"Because there are too many cars, honey. We have to wait for them to move," Mom said. + +"I don't like waiting. It makes me bored," Sam said. + +"Me too," Lily said. + +Mom smiled and said, "Why don't you try to imagine something fun while we wait? You can use your eyes and your ears and your mind to make up a story." + +"Okay, how do we do that?" Sam asked. + +"Well, you can look at the cars and the people and the buildings and think of what they are doing or where they are going. You can listen to the sounds and the music and the words and think of what they mean or how they make you feel. You can use your mind to add things that are not there or change things that are there. You can make it silly or scary or funny or anything you want," Mom said. + +"Wow, that sounds fun. Can you give us an example?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, let me see. I can imagine that the car in front of us is a spaceship and the driver is an alien. He is going to his home planet and he has to avoid the other cars that are trying to catch him. He has a laser and a shield and a rocket. He makes beep-beep and zoom-zoom sounds. Do you see him?" Mom said. + +Lily and Sam looked at the car and nodded. They saw the alien and his spaceship. They laughed and clapped. + +"That's cool, Mom. Can we imagine too?" Sam said. + +"Of course, you can. You can imagine anything you want. What do you see, Sam?" Mom said. + +Sam looked around and said, "I see a big truck that is a dinosaur. He is hungry and he wants to eat the cars. He has big teeth and claws and a tail. He makes roar-roar and chomp-chomp sounds. Do you see him?" + +Lily and Mom looked at the truck and nodded. They saw the dinosaur and his truck. They gasped and giggled. + +"That's scary, Sam. But also funny. Can I imagine too?" Lily said. + +"Sure, you can. What do you see, Lily?" Mom said. + +Lily looked around and said, "I see a bus that is a merry-go-round. It has horses and elephants and giraffes and other animals. They are spinning and dancing and singing. They make neigh-neigh and trumpet-trumpet and growl-growl sounds. Do you see them?" + +Sam and Mom looked at the bus and nodded. They saw the merry-go-round and its animals. They smiled and cheered. + +"That's beautiful, Lily. But also dizzy. You have a good imagination," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom. So do you and Sam. This is fun. I like imagining," Lily said. + +"Me too. It makes the time go faster and the traffic less boring," Sam said. + +Mom looked at the road and saw that the traffic was clearing up. She said, "Look, kids, we are almost at the park. Are you ready to play?" + +Lily and Sam said, "Yes, we are. But we can still imagine, right?" + +Mom said, "Of course, you can. You can imagine anytime and anywhere. It's a wonderful gift. But remember to also enjoy the real things that are around you. They are also wonderful." + +Lily and Sam said, "Okay, Mom. We will. We love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, kids. Now let's go have some fun." +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play on the farm. They loved to see the animals and feed them. One day, they saw a new animal in the barn. It was a goat with a long beard and horns. + +"Hello, goat!" Tom said. "What is your name?" + +The goat looked at Tom and said, "My name is Billy. I am a modest goat. I do not like to show off or make noise. I just like to eat grass and hay." + +Anna smiled and said, "You are a nice goat, Billy. We like you. Can we pet you?" + +Billy nodded and said, "Yes, you can pet me. But be gentle and do not pull my beard or horns. They are sensitive." + +Tom and Anna petted Billy and he made a soft sound. They gave him some grass and hay and he ate them happily. They became friends with Billy and he accepted them. + +They played with Billy until it was time to go home. They said goodbye to Billy and thanked him for being a good goat. Billy said goodbye to them and thanked them for being kind. + +Tom and Anna went home with their parents and told them about Billy. They said they wanted to visit him again soon. Their parents agreed and said they were proud of them for being modest and friendly too. +One day, Tom and Anna went to the farm with their mom. They saw many animals there. They saw cows, pigs, sheep, ducks, and horses. They liked to watch them and feed them. + +"Look, mom, that cow has a horn!" Tom said, pointing to a brown cow with a thick horn on its head. + +"Yes, that's a bull, Tom. He is the leader of the cows. He is very strong and brave," mom said. + +"Can I touch his horn, mom?" Tom asked. + +"No, Tom, you can't. He might not like it. He might get angry and hurt you. You have to be careful around bulls," mom said. + +"OK, mom, I won't touch him. But can I hear him?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, Tom, you can hear him. Listen, he might make a loud noise with his horn," mom said. + +Tom and Anna listened carefully. They heard the bull snort and grunt. Then they heard him make a big noise with his horn. He sounded like this: "Moo-oo-oo!" + +"Wow, he is very loud!" Tom said. + +"Yes, he is. He is telling the other cows that he is the boss. He is also saying hello to us," mom said. + +"Hello, Mr. Bull!" Tom and Anna said. + +The bull looked at them and nodded his head. He made another noise with his horn. He sounded like this: "Moo-oo-oo!" + +Tom and Anna smiled. They liked the bull. They thought he was very cool. They waved to him and said goodbye. Then they went to see the other animals. They had a lot of fun at the farm. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a car and a book. She did not like to share her toys with anyone. She wanted them all for herself. + +One day, she saw a mouse in her room. The mouse was old and hungry. It had no home and no friends. It looked at Lily's toys and wished it could play with them. It was very lonely. + +"Hello, mouse," Lily said. "What are you doing in my room? These are my toys. You cannot have them." + +The mouse was scared of Lily. It said, "Please, little girl, do not hurt me. I mean no harm. I just want to have some fun. Can I play with one of your toys? Just for a little while?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She did not want to give the mouse any of her toys. But she also felt sorry for the mouse. It was old and hungry and lonely. Maybe she could offer it something else. + +"Okay, mouse," Lily said. "You can play with one of my toys. But only for a little while. And you have to be careful. Do not break it or lose it. And you have to give it back to me when I say so." + +The mouse was very happy. It thanked Lily and chose the book. It liked to look at the pictures and the words. It felt like it was in a different world. + +Lily watched the mouse play with the book. She saw how much it enjoyed it. She felt a warm feeling in her heart. She realized that sharing her toys was not so bad. It made the mouse happy. And it made her happy too. + +She decided to offer the mouse something else. She said, "Mouse, do you want to be my friend? You can play with me and my toys anytime you want. And I can give you some food and a place to sleep. You do not have to be alone anymore." + +The mouse was very surprised and grateful. It said, "Yes, little girl, I would love to be your friend. You are very kind and generous. Thank you for offering me your friendship." + +Lily and the mouse hugged each other. They became the best of friends. They played and laughed and learned together. They shared everything they had. And they were very happy. + +The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. When you offer something to someone who needs it, you make them happy and yourself happy too. And you might find a new friend in the process. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the woods. They liked to find hidden things, like rocks, bugs, and flowers. One day, they found a big hole under a tree. They looked inside and saw a tunnel. + +"Wow, where does it go?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, let's find out!" Lila said. + +They crawled into the tunnel and followed it for a long time. It was dark and cold and they heard strange noises. They hoped they would find something fun at the end. + +After a while, they saw a light. They came out of the tunnel and saw a town. But it was not like their town. It was small and old and had no cars or people. It had houses and shops and a park, but they were all dusty and broken. + +"Where are we?" Lila wondered. + +"I think we found a hidden town!" Tom said. + +They explored the town and saw many things they had never seen before. They saw books and toys and clothes and tools. They saw a fountain and a carousel and a clock tower. They had fun playing and pretending they lived there. + +But then they heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a big dragon flying over the town. It had scales and wings and teeth and fire. It saw them and flew towards them. + +"Run!" Tom shouted. + +They ran back to the tunnel and crawled as fast as they could. They heard the dragon behind them, smashing and burning the town. They hoped they would make it back to their woods. + +They reached the end of the tunnel and came out under the tree. They ran to their bikes and rode away. They looked back and saw smoke rising from the woods. + +They were scared and sad. They had lost their hidden town. But they were also happy and proud. They had found a big adventure. They hoped they would find another one someday. +Lily and Ben like to play with blocks. They build a big tower with many colors. They are happy and proud of their tower. + +But then, a loud noise makes them jump. It is their dog, Rex, who runs into the room. He bumps into the tower and makes it fall. The blocks scatter on the floor. Lily and Ben are sad and angry. + +"Bad dog! You broke our tower!" Lily shouts at Rex. Rex looks sorry and wags his tail. He does not mean to be bad. + +"Can we restore our tower?" Ben asks Lily. He picks up some blocks and tries to put them back together. + +"Yes, we can. But we need to work together," Lily says. She helps Ben with the blocks. They find the colors and shapes they need. They stack them carefully and make the tower again. + +Soon, the tower is fine again. It is as big and colorful as before. Lily and Ben smile and hug each other. They are happy and proud again. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben!" their mom says. She comes into the room and sees their tower. She also sees Rex, who sits quietly and watches them. + +"Sorry, mom. Rex broke our tower. But we restored it," Lily says. + +"That's okay, Lily. Rex did not know. He is a good dog. And you are good kids. You worked together and fixed your problem. I am proud of you," mom says. + +She gives them a kiss and a cookie. She also gives Rex a pat and a treat. They all share a happy moment. They love their tower, their dog, and their mom. +Lily and Ben like to play with crayons. They have many colors and they make pictures on paper. Sometimes they also mark on the wall, but Mommy and Daddy do not like that. They say it is bad and they have to clean it. + +One day, Lily and Ben find a big book in the basement. It has many words and pictures inside. They do not know what the words say, but they like the pictures. They see people and animals and places from a long time ago. Mommy and Daddy call it history. + +Lily and Ben want to make their own history. They take their crayons and start to mark on the book. They draw over the pictures and write their names. They think it is fun and pretty. + +But Mommy and Daddy do not think so. They hear the noise and come to the basement. They see the book and they are very angry. They say Lily and Ben have ruined the book and it is very important. They say it is a family history and it tells the story of their grandparents and great-grandparents. + +Lily and Ben are very sorry. They did not know the book was special. They say they are sorry and they hug Mommy and Daddy. Mommy and Daddy are still mad, but they also love Lily and Ben. They say they will try to fix the book and they will teach them about their history. They also say they have to be more alert and not mark on things that are not theirs. Lily and Ben nod and promise to be good. They hope Mommy and Daddy will forgive them. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big hole in the ground. It is deep and dark. + +"Let's go inside and see what is there," Ben says. + +"No, it is scary. We might get lost or hurt," Sara says. + +"Come on, don't be a baby. It will be fun. Maybe we will find treasure or a secret cave," Ben says. + +He takes Sara's hand and pulls her to the hole. They climb down carefully. It is cold and wet inside. They see some rocks and roots and bugs. They do not see any treasure or cave. + +"Ben, I don't like it here. Let's go back," Sara says. + +"Wait, look over there. I see something pink. Maybe it is a gem or a flower," Ben says. + +He runs to the pink thing. Sara follows him. The pink thing is not a gem or a flower. It is a big snake. It has sharp teeth and a long tongue. It hisses and coils around Ben. + +"Help, help, Sara, help!" Ben screams. + +Sara is scared. She wants to help Ben, but she does not know how. She looks around and sees a big stick. She picks it up and hits the snake with it. The snake lets go of Ben and slithers away. + +"Thank you, thank you, Sara, you saved me," Ben says. + +He hugs Sara and cries. Sara hugs him back and cries too. + +"Let's go home, Ben. I don't want to play here anymore," Sara says. + +"Me neither. This hole is bad. Let's never come here again," Ben says. + +They climb up the hole and run to their parents. They tell them what happened. Their parents are shocked and angry. They scold them for being foolish and careless. They hug them and say they are glad they are safe. + +Sara and Ben are sorry. They say they are sorry and they learned their lesson. They promise to never go to the hole again. They are still friends. They play in the park, but they stay away from the hole. The end. +Tim and Mia were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make roads and bridges with sticks and stones. They also liked to pretend that the grass was a big valley, and that their cars were exploring it. + +"Look, Mia, I found a cave!" Tim said, pointing to a hole under a bush. "Let's see what's inside!" + +"OK, Tim, but be careful. It might be dark and scary," Mia said, following him with her car. + +They crawled under the bush and peered into the hole. It was dark and dusty, and they could hear some noises. + +"What's that?" Mia whispered, feeling scared. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a mouse, or a spider, or a dragon!" Tim whispered back, feeling brave. + +They moved their cars closer to the hole, hoping to see something. But as they did, something strange happened. Their cars began to shrink, and so did they! + +"Tim, Mia, what are you doing?" They heard their mom's voice from outside the bush. "It's time for lunch!" + +But they were too small to answer. They were now the same size as their cars, and the hole was like a huge tunnel. They had shrunk into the valley! + +"Help, mom, help!" They shouted, but their voices were too tiny to hear. + +They looked at each other, feeling scared and confused. How would they get out of the valley? How would they get big again? It was very difficult. They wished they had never gone into the cave. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with toys. One day, they went to the toy store with Mom. Mom said they could each choose one toy. + +Anna saw a new doll with long hair and a pretty dress. She wanted the doll very much. She picked up the doll and said, "This is my toy. I choose this." + +Ben saw a new car with big wheels and a loud horn. He wanted the car very much. He picked up the car and said, "This is my toy. I choose this." + +But then, they saw another toy. It was a big puzzle with many pieces and bright colors. It looked fun and hard. They both wanted the puzzle very much. They put down their toys and said, "This is our toy. We choose this." + +Mom was happy. She said, "You made a good choice. You can share the puzzle and play together. Sharing is caring." + +Anna and Ben were happy too. They hugged Mom and said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +They took the puzzle home and had a lot of fun. They learned how to fit the pieces and make a picture. They also learned how to take turns and help each other. They felt proud and happy. + +The end. + +Moral value: Sharing is caring. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big bucket full of water and some toys. They splashed and laughed and had fun. + +But then Tim saw a big spider on a flower. He was scared of spiders. He grabbed the bucket and threw the water at the spider. The water missed the spider and hit Kim instead. Kim was wet and cold and angry. + +"Tim, you are mean!" Kim shouted. "You made me wet and you hurt the spider. The spider is not ugly, it is nice. It makes webs and catches flies. You are ugly and bad!" + +Kim ran to the house and told Mom what Tim did. Mom was not happy. She came to the garden and saw Tim with the empty bucket. She took the bucket from him and said, "Tim, you are in trouble. You were not nice to Kim or the spider. You wasted the water and made a mess. You need to say sorry and help me clean up. And you cannot play with the bucket for a week. That is your punish." + +Tim felt sorry and sad. He said sorry to Kim and the spider. He helped Mom clean up the water and the toys. He learned to be nice to his sister and the animals. He hoped Mom would let him play with the bucket again soon. He liked the bucket. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. Ben had a small car with four wheels and a loud horn. They were having fun until Ben saw Lily's doll and wanted it. + +"Give me your doll!" Ben demanded. He grabbed the doll from Lily's hands and ran away. + +"No, Ben, that's mine!" Lily cried. She chased after Ben and tried to get her doll back. "You have your car, I have my doll!" + +Ben did not listen. He held the doll tightly and made a weird face at Lily. He said, "I like your doll better. It has a heart on its chest. My car has nothing." + +Lily was angry and sad. She did not like Ben's weird face and his mean words. She wanted her doll back. She loved her doll. It was a gift from her grandma. + +She ran to her mom, who was in the kitchen, and told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll talk to Ben and get your doll back. He should not take your things without asking. That's not nice." + +She went to the living room and saw Ben playing with the doll and the car. She said, "Ben, give Lily her doll back. That's hers, not yours. You can play with your car or share with Lily, but you can't demand her doll." + +Ben looked at his mom and then at Lily. He saw that Lily was still crying and that she looked very sad. He felt sorry for what he did. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Here's your doll. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily wiped her tears and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Ben. I'm sorry I yelled at you. Yes, we can still be friends. Do you want to play with my doll and your car together?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, that sounds fun. Let's play together." + +They hugged and played with their toys. Their mom watched them and felt happy. She said, "That's very good, Lily and Ben. You are both very kind and forgiving. I'm proud of you." +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big hill with many rocks. Max said, "Let's climb the hill. It looks fun." Lily said, "No, it looks scary. We might fall and hurt ourselves." Max said, "Don't be a baby. I dare you to climb the hill with me. I bet you can't do it." Lily felt angry. She wanted to show Max that she was brave. She said, "Fine, I will climb the hill with you. But you have to go first." + +Max and Lily started to climb the hill. They had to be careful not to slip on the rocks. Max was faster than Lily. He reached the top and shouted, "I did it! I did it! I'm the king of the hill!" Lily was almost there. She saw a pretty flower on a rock. She wanted to pick it. It was delicate and pink. She reached for the flower, but she lost her balance. She fell down and scraped her knee. She cried out, "Ow! Ow! Ow! It hurts!" + +Max heard Lily cry. He looked down and saw her on the ground. He felt sorry for her. He ran down the hill to help her. He said, "Are you okay, Lily? I'm sorry I dared you to climb the hill. It was a bad idea." Lily said, "It's okay, Max. It was my fault. I wanted to get the flower. It was so pretty." Max said, "I have a bandage in my backpack. Let me put it on your knee. It will make it feel better." Lily said, "Thank you, Max. You are a good friend." Max said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. And you are very brave. You almost made it to the top." Lily smiled. She said, "Maybe next time we can climb the hill together. But first, let's go back to the swings. They are more fun." Max agreed. They held hands and walked back to the swings. They were happy. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a watch on the grass. It is shiny and has many colors. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says. "It is a pretty watch. Can I wear it?" + +"OK, but only for a little while," Ben says. "Maybe someone lost it and will come back for it. We should return it later." + +Lily puts the watch on her wrist. She feels happy. She shows it to Ben. They run and jump and slide. The watch makes a funny sound every hour. + +After some time, they see a man walking around the park. He looks sad and worried. He asks people if they have seen his watch. + +"Excuse me, have you seen my watch?" he asks Lily and Ben. "It is very special to me. My grandma gave it to me. It is shiny and has many colors." + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They remember what Ben said. They decide to do the right thing. + +"Yes, we have your watch," Lily says. "We found it on the grass. We are sorry. We did not know it was yours. Here you go." + +She takes off the watch and gives it to the man. The man smiles and hugs them. + +"Thank you so much, you are very kind and honest," he says. "You have made my day. You can keep this as a reward." + +He gives them a bag of candy. Lily and Ben are surprised and happy. They say thank you and goodbye to the man. They share the candy and eat some. They feel cheerful and proud. They have returned the watch and made a new friend. +Lily was a baby girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a big crib where she slept and kept her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a bear and a car. She liked to make them talk and move. + +One day, Lily was playing with her car. She made it go fast on the floor. She made it go up and down the couch. She made it go under the table. She was having fun. + +But then, she saw something on the floor. It was a dirty spot. It was brown and sticky. Lily did not like it. She thought it was yucky. She wanted to clean it. + +She took her car and drove it over the dirty spot. She thought the car would make it go away. But it did not. It made it worse. The car got dirty too. It had brown and sticky stuff on its wheels and body. + +Lily was sad. She did not want a dirty car. She wanted a clean car. She picked up her car and looked at it. She said, "Oh no, car. You are dirty. You need a bath." + +She took her car and went to her crib. She put it in her crib and covered it with a blanket. She said, "Don't worry, car. I will make you clean later. You can rest now." + +She kissed her car and left it in her crib. She went to find her mom. She wanted to tell her about the dirty spot and the dirty car. She wanted her mom to help her. She said, "Mom, mom, I have a problem. Come and see." +Sara and Lily were playing dress-up in their room. They had many clothes to try on, like hats, skirts, and shoes. Sara found a pretty blouse that was pink and had flowers on it. She wanted to wear it, but Lily saw it too and grabbed it. + +"Give me the blouse, Sara! It is mine!" Lily said. + +"No, it is not! I saw it first!" Sara said. + +They both pulled the blouse and tried to take it from each other. The blouse started to rip and they heard a loud sound. + +"Oh no! We broke the blouse!" Sara said. + +They looked at the blouse and saw a big hole in it. They felt sad and scared. They knew their mom would be angry when she saw the blouse. + +"What do we do now?" Lily asked. + +Sara thought for a moment. She knew they had to tell the truth and say sorry. + +"Let's go to mom and surrender. Maybe she will not be too mad if we are honest and sorry." Sara said. + +Lily nodded. She knew Sara was right. They both held the blouse and walked to their mom. Their mom was in the kitchen, making a cake. She saw them and noticed the blouse. + +"What happened to the blouse, girls?" she asked. She looked serious. + +Sara and Lily felt nervous. They looked at each other and then at their mom. + +"Mom, we are sorry. We were playing dress-up and we both wanted the blouse. We fought over it and we ripped it. We are very sorry. We surrender." Sara said. + +Their mom sighed. She was not happy, but she saw that they were sorry and brave. + +"Thank you for telling me the truth, girls. Fighting over things is not nice. You have to learn to share and be kind. The blouse was a gift from your grandma. She will be sad too. But I forgive you. Maybe we can fix the blouse together. Come, let's have some cake and talk about it." she said. + +She hugged them and gave them a slice of cake. Sara and Lily felt relieved and happy. They learned their lesson and they loved their mom. They also decided to share their clothes and play nicely. They ate their cake and thanked their mom. They also said sorry to their grandma later. They were good girls. +Anna and Ben like to go to the market with Mom. They see many things at the market. They see fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, eggs, and flowers. They also see people who sell and buy things. Mom gives them some money to buy something they want. + +Anna and Ben walk around the market. They see a big red balloon. They want the balloon. They go to the man who sells the balloon. He says the balloon costs two coins. Anna and Ben have two coins. They give the coins to the man. He gives them the balloon. + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hold the balloon together. They walk back to Mom. But then a strong wind comes. The wind blows the balloon away. Anna and Ben are sad. They cry. They want their balloon back. + +The balloon flies high in the sky. It flies over the market. It flies over the houses. It flies over the park. It flies over the pond. It flies over the bridge. It flies over the hill. It flies over the forest. + +In the forest, there is a bird. The bird is not ordinary. The bird is big and colorful. The bird has blue feathers, yellow beak, and green eyes. The bird sees the balloon. The bird likes the balloon. The bird flies after the balloon. + +The bird catches the balloon with its beak. The bird does not pop the balloon. The bird is gentle. The bird flies back to the market. The bird sees Anna and Ben. They are still crying. The bird feels sorry for them. The bird flies down to them. The bird gives them the balloon. + +Anna and Ben are surprised. They see the bird. They see their balloon. They stop crying. They smile. They thank the bird. The bird smiles too. The bird flies away. + +Anna and Ben are happy again. They hold the balloon together. They run to Mom. They show her the balloon. They tell her about the bird. Mom is amazed. She hugs them. She says they are lucky. She says the bird saved their balloon. She says the bird is not ordinary. She says the bird is special. Anna and Ben agree. They say the bird is their friend. They say they love the bird. They say they love their balloon. They say they love Mom. They say they love the market. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They gather leaves and make a big pile. Then they jump on the pile and laugh. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog sees the pile of leaves and runs to it. He jumps on the pile and scatters the leaves. Anna and Ben are sad. They worked hard to make the pile. + +The dog's owner sees what happened. He runs to the dog and calls him. He says to Anna and Ben, "I'm sorry. My dog likes to play with leaves. He didn't mean to ruin your pile. Can I help you make a new one?" + +Anna and Ben look at the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks their faces. He looks sorry too. Anna and Ben smile. They say, "It's okay. We like dogs. You can help us make a new pile. Then we can all play together." + +They gather more leaves and make a bigger pile. Then they jump on the pile with the dog and his owner. They have fun in the park. They are friends. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to attach things to each other with glue and tape. They had a lot of fun making funny shapes and animals. + +"Look, I made a carrot-dog!" Tim said, showing Lily his creation. He had attached a carrot to a toy dog with glue. + +"That's silly!" Lily said, laughing. "I made a potato-cat!" She had attached a potato to a toy cat with tape. + +They decided to show their parents their carrot-dog and potato-cat. They ran inside the house with their glue and tape and their toys. + +But their parents were not happy. They were angry. They saw the glue and tape on the table and the floor. They saw the vegetables from the fridge on the toys. They saw the mess Tim and Lily had made. + +"What have you done?" their mom shouted. "You wasted the food and ruined the toys! You are very naughty!" + +Tim and Lily felt scared and sad. They tried to explain that they were just playing, but their mom did not listen. She took away their glue and tape and their toys. She told them to go to their rooms and stay there. + +Tim and Lily cried. They wished they had not attached the vegetables to the toys. They wished they had been more careful and clean. They wished they had listened to their parents. They learned a hard lesson. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys. Sometimes they play nice, sometimes they fight. One day, they fight over a big truck. Tom wants the truck, but Sam has it first. + +"Give me the truck!" Tom says. + +"No, it's mine!" Sam says. + +They pull and tug on the truck. They make a lot of noise. Mom hears them and comes to see. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. + +"They are destroying the truck!" Sam says. + +"No, he is destroying the truck!" Tom says. + +Mom looks at the truck. It is broken. The wheels are off. The lights are gone. The truck is sad. + +"Look what you did!" Mom says. "You destroyed the truck. That was not nice. You have to share your toys. And you have to say sorry to the truck." + +Tom and Sam feel bad. They say sorry to the truck. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. + +Mom smiles. She says, "That's better. Now, it's time for a shower. You are dirty from playing. Come on, let's go." + +Tom and Sam follow Mom. They go to the bathroom. They take off their clothes. They get in the shower. The shower is warm and wet. They wash their hair and body. They play with the bubbles. They have fun. + +The shower makes them clean and happy. They forget about the truck. They are good brothers. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play near the pond. They saw many animals there, like ducks, frogs and fish. One day, they saw a big snake that was very flexible. It could bend and twist its body in many ways. + +"Wow, look at the snake!" Lily said. "It is so long and shiny!" + +"Yes, it is!" Tom said. "But be careful, it might bite us!" + +They watched the snake as it moved around the pond, looking for food. They saw it catch a frog with its mouth and swallow it whole. + +"Uh-oh, poor frog!" Lily said. "The snake stole it from the pond!" + +"That's not nice!" Tom said. "We should do something!" + +They had an idea. They found some sticks and stones and threw them at the snake. The snake did not like that. It hissed and spat at them, then slithered away into the bushes. + +"Yay, we did it!" Lily said. "We scared the snake away!" + +"We saved the pond!" Tom said. "Now the other animals can be happy!" + +They hugged each other and ran back to their parents, who were waiting for them. They told them what they did and how brave they were. Their parents were proud of them and gave them a big hug and a kiss. They had a fun day at the pond. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tent with a sign that said "Circus". They wanted to see the circus. + +"Can we go, Mommy?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe later, sweetie. We have to wait for Daddy," Mommy said. + +But Lily and Ben did not want to wait. They saw a hole in the tent. They sneaked inside. They saw many animals. They saw a lion, a monkey, a horse, and a tiger. + +"Wow, look at the tiger!" Ben said. "He is so big and orange and stripey!" + +He went closer to the tiger. He wanted to touch him. He reached out his hand. + +"Ben, no!" Lily shouted. "He might bite you!" + +But Ben did not listen. He touched the tiger's fur. The tiger growled. He did not like it. He twisted his head and opened his mouth. He showed his sharp teeth. + +"Help!" Ben screamed. He was scared. + +Lily ran to him. She grabbed his hand and pulled him away. The tiger roared. He jumped out of his cage. He chased them. + +"Run!" Lily said. + +They ran out of the tent. They saw Mommy and Daddy. They were worried. + +"Lily, Ben, what are you doing?" Mommy asked. + +"We're sorry, Mommy. We went to see the circus. We saw a tiger. He was angry. He tried to bite us," Lily said. + +"Oh, you naughty children! You could have been hurt!" Mommy said. She hugged them. She was glad they were safe. + +Daddy went to the tent. He saw the tiger. He was not angry. He was gentle. He was the tiger's trainer. He had a whip and a chair. He calmed the tiger down. He put him back in his cage. + +He came back to his family. He smiled. + +"Sorry, kids. That was Tony. He is my tiger. He is usually nice, but he does not like strangers. He was just scared, too," Daddy said. + +"Can we see him again?" Ben asked. + +"Only if you promise to be careful and listen to me," Daddy said. + +"OK, Daddy. We promise," Lily and Ben said. + +They went back to the tent. They saw the circus. They saw Tony do tricks. He jumped through hoops. He rolled over. He balanced on a ball. He was amazing. + +Lily and Ben clapped and cheered. They liked Tony. They learned to respect him. They had fun. They loved the circus. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a big castle. The castle had a king, a queen, a knight, a horse, and a dragon. Ben liked to be the king and Lily liked to be the queen. + +One day, they decided to make the castle more modern. They found some things in the house that they could use. They gave the king a phone, the queen a laptop, the knight a bike, the horse a helmet, and the dragon a flashlight. They thought their toys looked very cool and funny. + +But then, Mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She said they had to put everything back where they found it. She said the phone, the laptop, the bike, the helmet, and the flashlight were not toys. They were for grown-ups. She said they had to be careful with them. + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not want to make Mom angry. They gave back the things they took. They said they were sorry. They said they just wanted to have fun. Mom hugged them and said she understood. She said they could play with their toys, but they had to ask before they used anything else. She said she loved them. + +Ben and Lily said they loved Mom too. They went back to their castle. They decided they liked their toys the way they were. They did not need to make them modern. They had fun playing with the king, the queen, the knight, the horse, and the dragon. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big box of toys and they shared them nicely. They liked to make pretend houses and cars and animals with the toys. + +But then they saw a big cloud of smoke in the sky. It was coming from the hill where the old factory was. The factory was very old and dirty and nobody worked there anymore. Lily and Ben were scared. They ran to their mom who was sitting on the porch. + +"Mom, mom, what is that?" they asked, pointing at the smoke. + +Mom looked at the smoke and frowned. She said, "That is a fire, children. The old factory is burning. It is very bad. The fire will spoil the air and the land. It will make a lot of ash. Ash is like dust, but black and hot. It can hurt your eyes and skin and lungs. We have to go inside and close the windows and doors." + +Lily and Ben followed their mom inside. They were sad. They wanted to play more in the garden. They wanted to see the flowers and the birds and the sun. They did not like the smoke and the ash and the fire. + +Mom gave them some cookies and milk. She said, "Don't worry, children. The fire will go out soon. The firemen will come and put water on it. They will make it safe again. Then we can go back to the garden and play. But now we have to stay inside and be careful." + +Lily and Ben ate their cookies and drank their milk. They were hungry. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. We hope the fire goes out soon. We hope the garden is not spoiled. We hope the toys are not spoiled. We hope the flowers and the birds and the sun are not spoiled." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, children. The garden and the toys and the flowers and the birds and the sun are not spoiled. They are still there, waiting for us. They are strong and beautiful and happy. They will be even more happy when we play with them again. But now we have to wait and be patient and be brave." +Sam likes to walk his dog, Spot. Spot is big and furry and has a thick tail. Sam has a leash for Spot, so he can attach it to his collar. The leash is blue and long and has a handle for Sam. + +One day, Sam and Spot go to the park. They see many other dogs and people. Spot wants to play with them, but Sam says, "No, Spot. You have to stay with me. The leash is for your safety." Sam holds the handle tight and walks with Spot. + +But then, Spot sees a squirrel. The squirrel is small and brown and runs fast. Spot barks and pulls the leash hard. Sam tries to stop him, but he is too strong. The leash slips from Sam's hand and Spot runs after the squirrel. + +"Spot, come back!" Sam shouts. He runs after Spot, but he is too slow. He feels scared and sad. He does not want to lose Spot. + +Spot chases the squirrel across the grass and under a tree. The squirrel climbs up the tree and escapes. Spot looks around and sees Sam. He wags his tail and runs back to him. Sam hugs Spot and says, "I'm so glad you're okay, Spot. You scared me. Don't do that again, okay?" He attaches the leash to Spot's collar again and says, "Let's go home, Spot. You need a nap." Spot licks Sam's face and agrees. They walk home together, happy and tired. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to chase it before it went too far. + +One time, the ball went over the fence and into the street. Ben wanted to get the ball back. He ran to the fence and climbed over it. Lily saw him and felt scared. She shouted, "Ben, no! Come back! Cars are there!" + +But Ben did not listen. He saw the ball on the other side of the street. He thought he could get it quickly. He ran across the street without looking. He did not see the big red ambulance that was coming fast. The ambulance driver saw Ben and tried to stop. He honked his horn and urged Ben to move. But it was too late. The ambulance hit Ben and he fell down. + +Lily screamed and cried. She ran to the fence and looked at Ben. He was not moving. He had blood on his head and his leg. He looked weird. Lily felt very sad and scared. She wanted her mom and dad. + +Some people saw what happened and called for help. They came to Ben and tried to help him. They put him on a stretcher and into the ambulance. They told Lily to stay there and wait for her parents. They said they would take Ben to the hospital. They said they were sorry. + +Lily did not understand. She did not know what a hospital was. She did not know if Ben would be okay. She only knew that she missed him and that it was her fault. She wished she had stopped him from going to the street. She wished they had never played with the ball. She wished they could go back to the park and be happy. But they could not. And Lily felt very bad. +Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books, but their favorite thing was to crawl under the bed and pretend they were in a secret cave. Sometimes they would bring a flashlight and make shadows on the wall. + +One day, they heard their mom call them for lunch. They crawled out from under the bed and ran to the kitchen. Mom had made sandwiches and juice for them. They ate and drank and told mom about their cave adventure. + +"Can we go back to our cave after lunch?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, but first you have to go to the toilet and wash your hands," mom said. + +"Okay, mom," Lily said. + +They finished their lunch and went to the bathroom. Tim went first and flushed the toilet. Lily waited for her turn. She heard a strange noise from the toilet. It sounded like a gurgle and a hiss. + +"What's that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Tim said. + +They looked at the toilet and saw water rising and spilling over the edge. They were scared and screamed. + +"Mom! Mom! The toilet is broken!" they shouted. + +Mom heard them and ran to the bathroom. She saw the water on the floor and the twins standing on a stool. She was alert and grabbed a mop and a bucket. She turned off the water valve and started to clean up the mess. + +"Don't worry, kids. It's just a clog. I'll fix it later. But you can't use this toilet for now. You have to use the one downstairs," she said. + +"Okay, mom," Tim and Lily said. + +They felt sorry for making the toilet break. They hugged mom and said they were sorry. + +"It's not your fault, kids. It happens sometimes. But next time, don't use too much toilet paper, okay?" mom said. + +"Okay, mom," Tim and Lily said. + +They went back to their room and crawled under the bed. They decided to play something else. They didn't want to think about the toilet anymore. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and has long hair. It looks attractive to Anna and Ben. + +"Can we pet the dog?" Anna asks Ben. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe we should ask the owner first." + +They look around, but they do not see anyone with the dog. The dog is alone. It is wagging its tail and barking softly. + +"Come on, let's go," Anna says. She runs towards the dog. + +"Wait, Anna, be careful!" Ben warns. He follows her, but he is scared. + +The dog sees Anna and Ben. It stops wagging its tail. It growls and shows its teeth. It does not like strangers. + +"Go away, bad dog!" Anna shouts. She tries to back away, but the dog jumps at her. It bites her arm. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Anna cries. She is hurt and bleeding. + +"Help, help, help!" Ben screams. He runs to find help. + +A man hears Ben's scream. He is the owner of the dog. He runs to the park. He sees his dog attacking Anna. He is angry and sorry. + +"Bad dog, bad dog, stop!" He yells. He pulls his dog away from Anna. He puts a leash on his dog. + +"I'm so sorry, little girl, are you okay?" He asks Anna. He looks at her arm. It is red and swollen. + +"No, I'm not okay, your dog bit me!" Anna says. She is crying and shaking. + +"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't know he was out. He usually stays in the yard. He is not friendly to strangers. He is a guard dog. You should not have come near him," the man says. He is scared and sad. + +"I didn't know, he looked attractive," Anna says. She is confused and hurt. + +"Come on, let's go to the hospital. You need a doctor," the man says. He picks up Anna and carries her to his car. + +"Ben, come with us," he says to Ben. + +Ben is still scared, but he follows the man. He is worried about Anna. + +He wishes they had listened to his warning. He wishes they had stayed away from the dog. He learns a lesson. He will never judge a dog by its looks again. +Anna and Ben are at the beach with their mom and dad. They like to play in the sand and make castles and tunnels. They also like to splash in the water and look for shells and fish. + +One day, they see a big boat on the sea. It has a sail and a flag and it looks very pretty. Anna and Ben want to go closer and see the boat. They ask their mom and dad if they can. + +"OK, but be careful and stay together," mom says. "We will watch you from here." + +Anna and Ben run to the water and gaze at the boat. They wonder who is on the boat and where they are going. They wave and shout hello, but the boat is too far and they can't hear anything. + +The boat glides on the water and makes a soft sound. The sun shines and the wind blows. Anna and Ben feel peaceful and happy. They hold hands and smile at each other. They like the beach and the boat and their mom and dad. They think it is a good day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big, impressive flower on a tall stem. It was red and yellow and smelled nice. + +"I want to pick it!" Lily said. She tried to reach the flower, but it was too high for her. + +"No, I want to pick it!" Ben said. He also tried to reach the flower, but it was too high for him too. + +They both pulled and pushed each other, trying to get the flower. They made a lot of noise and dirt. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came out of the house and saw them fighting. "That flower is not for picking. It is for looking and smelling. It is a special flower that grows only once a year. If you pick it, it will die and not come back." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not know that the flower was special. They let go of each other and looked at the flower. + +"It is very pretty," Lily said. + +"It is very impressive," Ben said. + +They both smiled and hugged Mom. Mom smiled and hugged them back. + +"Let's go and have some juice and cookies," Mom said. "And then we can look at some more flowers in the garden. But we will not pick them, we will just enjoy them." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They followed Mom into the house, leaving the flower alone. The flower swayed in the breeze, happy and safe. +Lila and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big black dog. The dog was sad. He had no home and no food. + +"Can we give him something?" Lila asked Tom. + +"Maybe we can give him a bone," Tom said. "I have one in my bag." + +Tom took out the bone and threw it to the dog. The dog ran to the bone and ate it. He wagged his tail and barked. He was happy. + +"Can we pet him?" Lila asked Tom. + +"Maybe we can," Tom said. "But we have to be careful. He might bite." + +They walked slowly to the dog. The dog licked their hands and let them pet him. He was friendly. + +"Can we keep him?" Lila asked Tom. + +"Maybe we can," Tom said. "But we have to ask our moms and dads." + +They decided to take the dog home. They put a leash on him and walked with him. They named him Spot. + +But on the way, they saw a mist. The mist was cold and wet. It made them shiver. They could not see well. + +"Where are we?" Lila asked Tom. + +"I don't know," Tom said. "We are lost." + +They were scared. They hugged Spot and Spot hugged them. He was warm and soft. + +"Help!" they shouted. "Help!" + +But no one heard them. The mist was too thick. + +They did not know that the mist was a magic mist. It was a mist that could make wishes come true. And they did not know that someone was listening. Someone who wanted a big black dog. Someone who was not nice. Someone who was hiding in the mist. Someone who was waiting for the right moment to take Spot away. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make it into a jungle house. They cut out windows and doors, and painted it green and brown. They also stuck some leaves and flowers on it. + +They took their jungle house to the backyard and put it under a tree. They pretended they were explorers in the jungle. They had a lot of fun looking for animals and fruits. They also made some noises like monkeys and birds. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain made their jungle house wet and soggy. The paint ran off and the leaves and flowers fell off. Lily and Tom were sad. They started to complain. + +"This is not fair!" Lily said. "We worked so hard on our jungle house, and now it is ruined!" + +"I know!" Tom said. "It was perfect, and now it is ugly!" + +They ran inside the house and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. Sometimes, things don't go as we plan. But you can always try again another day. Maybe you can use something else to make your jungle house, like cardboard or plastic. Or you can play in the rain and pretend it is a waterfall." + +Lily and Tom thought about it. They decided to play in the rain and have fun. They put on their raincoats and boots, and ran outside. They splashed in the puddles and laughed. They forgot about their jungle house and enjoyed the rain. They learned that sometimes, things can be perfect in different ways. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a tap near the slide. They turn the tap and water comes out. + +"Wow, look at the water!" Tom says. "Let's keep the tap on and make a big puddle!" + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Mia says. They keep the tap on and splash in the water. They laugh and have a good time. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He works at the park. He sees the tap and the puddle. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing? Turn off the tap right now!" he shouts. "You are wasting water and making a mess!" + +Tom and Mia are scared. They run away from the man. But they slip on the wet grass. They fall and hurt themselves. They cry and want their moms. + +The man turns off the tap. He is still angry. He sees a bottle on the ground. It is spicy sauce. Someone left it there. + +He picks up the bottle. He has an idea. He pours the spicy sauce on the slide. He smiles and walks away. + +The next day, Tom and Mia come back to the park. They want to play on the slide. They do not see the spicy sauce. They climb up and slide down. + +But then, they feel something hot and bad. They scream and jump off the slide. Their skin is red and burning. They cry and want their moms. + +The spicy sauce hurts them a lot. They do not like the slide anymore. They do not like the park anymore. They do not like the tap anymore. They have a bad day. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their bikes. One day, they saw a big hill. Tom wanted to go down the hill very fast. He said to Lily, "Let's race down the hill. It will be fun!" + +Lily was scared. She said to Tom, "No, thank you. The hill is too steep. We might fall and hurt ourselves. Let's go to the swings instead." + +Tom said, "You are silly. The hill is not steep. It is easy. I will show you. Watch me!" He got on his bike and pedaled hard. He went down the hill with a lot of speed. + +Lily watched Tom. She hoped he would be safe. But Tom was not safe. He lost control of his bike. He hit a rock and flew off his bike. He landed on the grass with a thud. He cried out loud. He had scraped his knee and elbow. He was bleeding. + +Lily ran to Tom. She said, "Oh, Tom, are you okay? I'm sorry you got hurt. Do you want me to get help?" + +Tom said, "No, I'm okay. I just need a band-aid. And some water. And a hug." He looked at his bike. It was broken. He said, "I regret going down the hill. It was not fun. It was stupid. You were right, Lily. The hill was too steep. I was silly." + +Lily said, "It's okay, Tom. We all make mistakes. I'm glad you are not badly hurt. I'm still your friend. Come on, let's go to the swings. They are fun and safe." + +Tom said, "Okay, Lily. Thank you for being my friend. Let's go to the swings. And next time, let's listen to each other." + +They walked to the swings, holding hands. They swung high and low. They laughed and smiled. They had fun. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to climb the hill and see the view from the top. But their mom told them to be careful and not go too far. + +Tom and Lily started to climb the hill. They saw many flowers and bugs and rocks. They had fun and forgot about their mom's words. They climbed higher and higher until they reached the top. They looked around and saw the view. They saw their house, the park, the river, and the sky. They felt happy and proud. + +"Wow, look at the view!" Tom said. "It is so pretty and big!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily said. "But we should go back now. Mom will be anxious if we are late." + +But when they tried to go back, they saw a problem. The hill was too steep and slippery. They could not find the way they came. They felt scared and lost. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Lily shouted. "We are stuck on the hill!" + +Their mom heard their cries and ran to the hill. She saw them on the top and felt worried. She called the firemen to help them. The firemen came with a big truck and a long ladder. They climbed the ladder and reached Tom and Lily. They helped them down and gave them hugs. + +"Are you okay?" their mom asked. "I was so anxious about you!" + +"We are okay, mom. We are sorry. We did not listen to you. We wanted to see the view, but we got lost." Tom and Lily said. + +"I am glad you are safe. But you should always listen to me. I tell you things for your own good. The view is nice, but not worth the risk. Next time, be more careful and stay close to me." their mom said. + +Tom and Lily nodded and hugged their mom. They learned their lesson. They thanked the firemen and went home. They still liked the view, but they liked their mom more. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. They saw a big box near the fence. It had a sign that said "Do not touch". + +"What is in the box?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a toy or a cake or a monster," Tom said. + +"Let's open it and see," Lily said. + +"No, we can't. The sign says no. It is bad to do what the sign says no," Tom said. + +Lily looked at the box. She wanted to know what was inside. She was not afraid of the sign. She was brave. + +"I dare you to open the box," she said to Tom. + +Tom looked at Lily. He did not want to open the box. He was afraid of the sign. He was not brave. + +"No, I don't want to. You do it," he said to Lily. + +Lily smiled. She walked to the box. She lifted the lid. She saw something shiny and round and fragile. It was a big glass ball. It had colors and sparkles inside. + +"Wow, look at this," she said. "It is so pretty." + +She reached for the ball. She wanted to touch it and hold it and play with it. + +But then she heard a loud noise. It was the owner of the box. He was angry. He saw Lily and Tom near his box. He shouted at them. + +"Hey, you kids! Get away from my box! That is my ball! It is very special and expensive and fragile! You can break it!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped the lid. They ran away from the box. They did not want to get in trouble. They wanted to escape. + +They ran to their house. They closed the door. They breathed hard. + +"That was close," Tom said. + +"Yes, it was," Lily said. + +They looked at each other. They smiled. + +"That was fun," they said. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and loved to run with them. + +One morning, Lila woke up early and saw the sunrise. It was very pretty, with many colors in the sky. She wanted to show Ben, so she ran to his room and shook him. "Ben, Ben, wake up! Look at the sunrise!" she said. + +Ben was still sleepy and did not want to get up. He pulled the blanket over his head and said, "Go away, Lila. I want to sleep more." + +Lila was sad and angry. She thought Ben was being mean. She decided to tease him. She took his blanket and ran outside. She shouted, "Come and get it, Ben! If you don't, I will give it to Spot!" + +Ben heard Lila and got up. He saw her holding his blanket and Spot chasing her. He was cold and mad. He put on his slippers and ran after her. He said, "Give me back my blanket, Lila! That's not nice!" + +Lila and Ben ran around the yard, with Spot barking and jumping. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the window. She smiled and shook her head. She knew they loved each other, even when they teased. She made some hot chocolate and waited for them to come inside. She hoped they would say sorry and hug. She also hoped they would enjoy the sunrise, even if it was a bitter morning. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the yard. The box has a picture of a plane on it. Tom and Mia are curious. They want to see the plane. + +They open the box and take out the plane. The plane is red and blue. It has wings and a tail. It also has a button. Tom and Mia wonder what the button does. They press the button. The plane makes a loud noise. It sounds like "Vroom, vroom!" + +Tom and Mia are happy. They think the plane can fly. They hold the plane and run around the yard. They pretend they are pilots. They say "Up, up, and away!" But then, the plane stops making noise. It does not vroom anymore. Tom and Mia are sad. They think the plane is broken. + +They look at the plane. They see a hole in the wing. They see a wire sticking out. They see a battery falling out. They think they need to fix the plane. They look for tools. They find a hammer, a screwdriver, and some tape. They try to fix the plane. + +Tom uses the hammer to hit the wing. He tries to close the hole. Mia uses the screwdriver to twist the wire. She tries to connect the battery. They use the tape to stick the parts together. They work hard. They hope the plane will work again. + +They finish fixing the plane. They press the button. The plane makes noise again. It sounds like "Vroom, vroom!" Tom and Mia are happy. They think they fixed the plane. They hold the plane and run around the yard. They pretend they are pilots. They say "Up, up, and away!" + +But then, the plane makes a different noise. It sounds like "Squeak, squeak!" The plane starts to shake. The tape falls off. The wing falls off. The battery falls off. The plane falls to the ground. Tom and Mia are sad. They think they did not fix the plane. They think they made it worse. + +They look at the plane. They see a label on the box. The label says "Pitch and Vroom Plane. Make your own sounds with the button. No batteries needed." Tom and Mia are confused. They did not know the plane was a toy. They did not know they could make their own sounds. They did not know they did not need to fix the plane. + +They pick up the plane. They put the wing back on. They put the tape back on. They press the button. They make their own sounds. They say "Vroom, vroom!" They say "Squeak, squeak!" They say "Beep, beep!" They say "Woof, woof!" They laugh. They think the plane is fun. They play with the plane. They are friends. +Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and brown and had a loud bark. + +"Look, a dog!" Ben said. He wanted to pet the dog. He was brave. + +"No, Ben, don't!" Lily said. She was scared of the dog. She held her bottle tight. + +Ben walked to the dog. He said, "Hi, dog. Can I pet you?" The dog wagged his tail. He liked Ben. + +Lily walked to Ben. She said, "Ben, be careful. The dog might bite you." She was not brave. + +The dog licked Ben's face. He was friendly. He did not bite. + +Ben laughed. He said, "See, Lily, the dog is nice. He likes me. He likes you too." He gave Lily his hand. + +Lily smiled. She said, "OK, Ben. I will try." She gave Ben her bottle. She petted the dog. The dog licked her face too. + +Lily laughed. She said, "You are right, Ben. The dog is nice. He likes us. I like him too." She was brave. + +Mom and dad came to Ben and Lily. They said, "Good job, Ben and Lily. You are brave and kind. You made a new friend." They hugged Ben and Lily and the dog. They were happy. +Anna and Ben like to play on the beach. They find many things in the sand and water. They find shells, rocks, sticks, and oysters. Oysters are hard and shiny. They have something inside them. Sometimes it is a pearl. + +Anna and Ben want to show their mom and dad what they find. They decide to organize their things. They make piles of shells, rocks, sticks, and oysters. They put the oysters in a special pile. They want to open them and see if they have pearls. + +They call their mom and dad. "Look, look, we have many things!" they say. "We organize them for you!" + +Mom and dad come and see. They are happy and proud. They hug and kiss Anna and Ben. They say, "You are very good at organizing. You have a lot of things. But be careful with the oysters. They are sharp and can hurt you. Do you want us to help you open them?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They are ready to see what is inside the oysters. They hope they find pearls. They think pearls are pretty and special. They want to make a necklace or a bracelet with them. They say, "Yes, please, help us open the oysters. We are ready!" +Lila and Ben were playing with cards. They liked to make houses and towers with them. Lila had a lot of cards, but Ben had only a few. Ben wanted more cards, but Lila did not want to share. + +"Give me some cards, Lila!" Ben said. + +"No, they are mine!" Lila said. + +"Please, Lila, I need more cards!" Ben said. + +"No, no, no!" Lila said. + +Ben was angry. He saw a sharp thing on the table. It was a scissors. He took the scissors and ran to Lila. He wanted to cut her cards. + +"Stop, Ben, stop!" Lila said. "That is a sharp thing! You can hurt me or yourself!" + +But Ben did not listen. He tried to cut Lila's cards, but he missed. He cut Lila's finger instead. Lila screamed. She saw blood on her finger. It hurt a lot. + +"Help, help!" Lila said. + +Mom heard Lila's scream. She came to the room. She saw Lila's finger and Ben's scissors. She was very angry and scared. + +"What did you do, Ben?" Mom said. "You are a bad boy! You hurt your sister with a sharp thing! You are not helpful at all!" + +Mom took Lila to the bathroom. She washed her finger and put a bandage on it. She gave Lila a hug and a kiss. She said she was sorry. + +Mom took Ben to his room. She took away his cards and his scissors. She said he was in big trouble. She said he had to say sorry to Lila and be nice to her. She said he had to learn to share and be helpful. + +Ben was sad and sorry. He wanted to play with Lila and his cards. He wanted to be helpful and nice. But he had to stay in his room. He had no cards and no scissors. He had nothing to do. He cried. He wished he had not used the sharp thing. He wished he had shared his cards. He wished he had a good ending. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and learn new things. One day, they go to the park with their mom and dad. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. + +"Look, mom, ducks!" Sara says, pointing at the water. + +"Yes, they are ducks. Do you know what they eat?" mom asks. + +"Grass?" Ben guesses. + +"No, not grass. They eat bread and seeds. We have some bread here. Do you want to feed them?" dad says, taking out a bag. + +"Yes, yes!" Sara and Ben say, jumping up and down. + +Dad breaks the bread into small pieces and gives some to Sara and Ben. He tells them to be careful and gentle with the ducks. Sara and Ben walk to the edge of the pond and throw the bread into the water. The ducks swim over and eat the bread. They make quacking sounds. + +"Pass me some more bread, please," Sara says to Ben. + +"Here you go," Ben says, passing her some more bread. + +They feed the ducks until the bread is gone. Then they sit on a bench and watch the ducks and fish. + +"That was fun," Sara says. + +"Yes, it was. Do you know what the fish eat?" Ben asks. + +"No, what do they eat?" Sara asks. + +"They eat worms and bugs. But we don't have any worms or bugs. Maybe we can come back another day and bring some," Ben says. + +"Okay, that sounds good," Sara says. + +Mom and dad come over and join them on the bench. + +"Did you enjoy feeding the ducks?" mom asks. + +"Yes, we did. They are hungry and cute," Sara says. + +"They are. And you are very wise to share the bread and be nice to the ducks. They are our friends," dad says. + +"Can we come back and feed the fish, too?" Ben asks. + +"Sure, we can. But now it's time to go home and have our meal. Are you hungry?" mom asks. + +"Yes, we are. What are we having?" Sara asks. + +"We are having soup and salad and cheese and fruit. Does that sound good?" dad asks. + +"Yes, it does. Let's go home," Ben says. + +They get up and walk to the car. They wave goodbye to the ducks and fish. They are happy and hungry. They can't wait to have their meal and tell more stories. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They put on aprons and pretend to cook. They use pots and pans and spoons and cups. They make a lot of noise and mess. + +One day, they see a big cake on the table. It is for Mom's birthday. It has pink frosting and candles. It smells yummy. Anna and Ben want to taste it. + +"Let's have a bite," Anna says. "Mom won't know." + +"No, we can't," Ben says. "It is not ours. Mom will be mad." + +But Anna does not listen. She takes a knife and cuts a slice. She gives some to Ben. They eat the cake. It is sweet and soft. They feel happy. + +But then they hear a sound. It is Mom. She is coming home. She has a key. She will unlock the door. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They try to hide the cake. They put it under a towel. They run to their room. They hope Mom won't see. + +But Mom sees. She sees the cake. She sees the knife. She sees the crumbs. She sees the aprons. She knows what Anna and Ben did. + +She is very angry. She yells at them. She says they are naughty and greedy. She says they ruined her birthday. She says they are not rich. They are poor. They have no cake. They have no presents. They have no fun. + +Anna and Ben cry. They say they are sorry. They say they love Mom. They say they will never do it again. + +But Mom does not forgive them. She says they have to go to bed. She says they have to stay there all day. She says they have to be quiet. She says they have to think about what they did. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They hug each other. They wish they did not eat the cake. They wish they did not play in the kitchen. They wish they did not wear the aprons. They wish they were rich. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite thing was to soar. They would climb up the big hill and pretend they were birds. They would flap their arms and jump off the hill. They would soar in the air and feel the wind on their faces. + +One day, they saw a bench near the hill. It had a basket on it. The basket had a red cloth on top. Tom and Lily were curious. They ran to the bench and lifted the cloth. They saw many yummy things inside. They saw sandwiches, cookies, fruits and juice. They were hungry and wanted to try them. + +"Look, Lily, someone left us a picnic!" Tom said. + +"Maybe they are coming back soon. We should not touch it," Lily said. + +"But they are not here now. And we are very hungry. Just one bite, please?" Tom said. + +He took a sandwich and bit it. It was yummy. He took another one and gave it to Lily. She bit it too. It was yummy. They smiled and ate more. They forgot about soaring. They forgot about the park. They only thought about the yummy food. + +But the food was not for them. It was for Mr. and Mrs. Brown. They were having a picnic for their anniversary. They had gone for a walk and left their basket on the bench. They came back and saw Tom and Lily eating their food. They were angry and sad. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing? That's our food!" Mr. Brown shouted. + +Tom and Lily dropped the food and looked scared. They tried to run away, but Mr. Brown caught them. He held them by their arms and scolded them. + +"How dare you steal our food? You are very naughty and rude! We worked hard to make this picnic special. And you ruined it! You should be ashamed of yourselves!" Mr. Brown said. + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They wanted to say sorry, but they could not. They cried and wished they had not eaten the food. They wished they had soared instead. They learned a hard lesson. They never stole food again. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with their toys in the garden. One day, they see a big cat in the garden. The cat is black and white and has green eyes. The cat looks at Tom and Sue and makes a loud noise. + +"Meow!" the cat says. + +Tom and Sue are scared of the cat. They think the cat is angry and wants to catch them. They run to the house and try to open the door. But the door is locked. Tom and Sue look for another way to escape. + +"Look, there is a window!" Sue says. + +Tom and Sue go to the window. The window is small and high. Tom and Sue try to reach the window. They use a chair and a box to climb up. Tom goes first. He pushes the window and it opens. He tries to fit through the window. But he is too big. He gets stuck. + +"Help, help!" Tom says. + +Sue tries to help Tom. She pulls his legs. But Tom does not move. He is still stuck. + +"Help, help!" Tom says again. + +The cat hears Tom and Sue. The cat runs to the window. The cat jumps on the chair and the box. The cat tries to fit through the window too. But the cat is also too big. The cat gets stuck next to Tom. + +"Meow, meow!" the cat says. + +Tom and Sue are more scared. They are trapped with the cat. They scream for help. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Sue say. + +Mom hears Tom and Sue. Mom comes to the garden. Mom sees Tom and Sue and the cat in the window. Mom laughs. Mom thinks it is funny. Mom opens the door and goes to the window. Mom helps Tom and Sue and the cat to get out of the window. Mom hugs Tom and Sue and pets the cat. + +"Don't be scared, it is just a cat. The cat is not angry, the cat is friendly. The cat just wanted to play with you." Mom says. + +Tom and Sue are not scared anymore. They are happy. They say sorry to the cat. The cat says sorry to Tom and Sue. The cat licks Tom and Sue and purrs. + +"Meow, meow!" the cat says. + +Tom and Sue and the cat are friends. They play with their toys in the garden. Mom watches them and smiles. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toys. Ben has a car and Mia has a doll. They like to make up stories with their toys. + +"Let's pretend we are going to a party," Mia suggests. "My doll is a princess and your car is a limo." + +"OK," Ben agrees. "But my car needs a driver. Can I use your teddy bear?" + +"Sure," Mia says. "But he needs a mustache. All drivers have mustaches." + +Mia finds a piece of yarn and ties it around the teddy bear's nose. She gives it to Ben. Ben puts the teddy bear in the car and makes a honking sound. + +"Beep beep! The limo is here!" Ben says. "Come on, princess, let's go to the party!" + +Mia picks up her doll and puts a crown on her head. She walks to the car and gets in. + +"Thank you, driver," Mia says. "You have a very nice mustache." + +The teddy bear smiles and nods. He drives the car to the party. Ben and Mia are very happy. They have a lot of fun with their toys. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big truck that could make noises and move. They liked to pretend they were driving the truck to different places and helping people. + +One day, the truck stopped working. It did not make noises or move anymore. Ben and Lily were sad and tried to fix it, but they did not know how. They asked their mom for help. + +"Mom, can you restore our truck?" Ben said. "It is broken and we want to play with it." + +Mom looked at the truck and saw that the battery was low. She took the truck to the kitchen and opened a drawer. She was very organized and had many things in the drawer, like scissors, tape, and batteries. + +"I think I can restore your truck, but I need a new battery," Mom said. "Can you help me find one in the drawer?" + +Ben and Lily nodded and followed Mom to the kitchen. They looked in the drawer and saw many things, but they did not know which one was a battery. They asked Mom to show them. + +"This is a battery," Mom said, holding a small, round thing. "It has power to make things work. We need to put it in the truck." + +Ben and Lily watched as Mom opened the truck and took out the old battery. She put the new battery in and closed the truck. She gave the truck back to Ben and Lily and pressed a button. + +The truck made noises and moved again. Ben and Lily were happy and clapped their hands. + +"Thank you, Mom, you restored our truck!" Lily said. + +"You're welcome, my loves," Mom said. "Now you can play with it, but be careful not to break it again." + +Ben and Lily hugged Mom and ran back to the living room with their truck. They decided to drive the truck to the park and help a dog that had a hurt heel. They put a bandage on the dog's heel and gave it a treat. The dog wagged its tail and licked their faces. Ben and Lily felt good and had fun. They loved their truck and their mom. +Tom and Sue were brother and sister. They liked to play outside in the sun. But one day, it was very dark and rainy. They could not go out and have fun. + +They were bored and sad. They looked around the house for something to do. They saw a big box in the corner. It was old and filthy. They wondered what was inside. + +They opened the box and found many toys. They were happy and excited. They took out the toys and played with them. They did not care that the toys were dirty and broken. They made up stories and games with them. + +But they did not know that the box belonged to their grandpa. He had put the toys there a long time ago. They were his memories of his childhood. He loved them very much. He wanted to keep them safe and clean. + +He came home and saw the mess. He was angry and sad. He asked Tom and Sue why they had opened his box. They said they were bored and curious. They did not know it was his. + +He told them that the toys were very special to him. He explained how he had played with them when he was a boy. He showed them how to fix them and clean them. He asked them to be careful and respectful with them. + +Tom and Sue felt sorry and ashamed. They apologized to their grandpa. They helped him put the toys back in the box. They learned to ask before they touch something that is not theirs. They also learned to appreciate the stories and feelings of their elders. + +They hugged their grandpa and thanked him for sharing his toys with them. He smiled and hugged them back. He told them he loved them and was proud of them. He said they could play with his toys again, but only with his permission and supervision. + +They agreed and promised to be good. They also asked him to tell them more stories about his childhood. He was happy and agreed. They went to the living room and sat on the couch. He opened the box and took out a toy. He said, "This is a spring. It can bounce and stretch and twist. Let me show you how I used to play with it..." +Sara was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She liked to draw and sing, but she wanted someone to share her fun. She wished she had a sister or a brother. + +One day, she saw a new girl in the park. The girl had long brown hair and a red dress. She was holding a doll. Sara wanted to say hello, but she was shy. She watched the girl from behind a tree. + +The girl saw Sara and smiled. She walked over to her and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" + +Sara was surprised. She came out from behind the tree and said, "I'm Sara. I like your doll." + +"Thank you. Her name is Rose. Do you want to play with her?" Lily asked. + +Sara nodded. She took the doll and hugged her. She felt the doll's soft hair and dress. She liked how the doll was the same size as her waist. + +Lily and Sara sat on the grass and played with the doll. They made her talk and sing and dance. They laughed and had fun. They became friends. + +Sara was not lonely anymore. She had met Lily. She was happy. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big doll house. The doll house has many rooms and many dolls. Tom and Mia pretend that the dolls are their family and friends. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a new doll in the doll house. The doll is very ugly. It has a big nose, a small eye, and a strip of hair. The doll wears a dirty dress and shoes. Tom and Mia do not like the ugly doll. They think it is scary and mean. + +They decide to hide the ugly doll in the closet. They do not want to play with it. They want to play with their pretty dolls. They put the ugly doll in a box and close the door. They think they will never see it again. + +But the ugly doll is not happy. It does not like to be in the closet. It wants to play with Tom and Mia. It wants to be their friend. It does not know why they do not like it. It thinks it is nice and fun. + +The ugly doll waits until Tom and Mia go to sleep. Then it comes out of the closet. It walks to the doll house. It sees the pretty dolls sleeping in their beds. It feels lonely and sad. It wishes it could be like them. + +It picks up a pair of scissors. It thinks it can make itself pretty. It cuts off its strip of hair. It cuts off its big nose. It cuts off its small eye. It cuts off its dirty dress and shoes. It throws them away. + +It looks at itself in the mirror. It does not see an ugly doll. It sees a mess. It sees a doll with no hair, no nose, no eye, no dress, and no shoes. It sees a doll that is worse than ugly. It sees a doll that is scary and mean. + +It cries and cries. It wants to go back to the closet. It wants to go back to the box. It wants to go back to the way it was. But it is too late. It has ruined itself. It has no friends. It has no play. It has nothing. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big tree with a rope hanging from it. They wanted to try it. + +Lily went first. She held the rope and ran. Then she let go and flew in the air. She felt happy and free. She landed on the grass and laughed. + +Max wanted to do the same. He held the rope and ran. But he ran too fast and too far. He let go and flew in the air. But he flew too high and too far. He landed on the fence and hurt his arm. He cried. + +Lily ran to him. She felt sorry and scared. She hugged him and said sorry. She helped him get off the fence. She looked for help. + +A lady came. She saw Max and Lily. She asked what happened. Lily told her. The lady said it was okay. She said she was a nurse. She had a bag with bandages and medicine. She checked Max's arm. She said it was not bad. She put a bandage on it. She gave him a candy. She said he was brave. + +Max felt better. He smiled and said thank you. Lily smiled and said thank you. The lady smiled and said you're welcome. She said it was a mild day. She said they could play some more. But she said to be careful with the rope. She said to have fun. She left. + +Lily and Max went back to the park. They played some more. They did not try the rope again. They swung and slid and ran. They had fun. They were friends. +Lily liked to go on the train with her mom. She liked to look out the window and see the trees and houses and cars. She liked to hear the whistle and feel the bumps. She liked to hold her mom's hand and sit on her lap. + +But today, Lily was anxious. She was thirsty and she wanted to drink some water. She had a bottle in her backpack, but she could not reach it. Her mom was asleep and she did not want to wake her up. She tried to be quiet and patient, but her mouth was dry and her tummy was sore. + +She looked around the train and saw a man with a cart. He had drinks and snacks on the cart. He was coming closer and closer to her seat. Lily hoped he would stop and give her some water. She waited and waited, but he did not stop. He passed by her seat and went to the next one. + +Lily felt sad and angry. She wanted to cry and shout. She wanted to drink some water. She did not like the train anymore. She did not like the man with the cart. She did not like anything. + +She saw a rail on the wall. It was shiny and smooth. She had an idea. She let go of her mom's hand and stood up. She reached for the rail and pulled it. She heard a loud noise and saw a red light. She did not know what it was, but she hoped it would make the man with the cart come back. + +She did not know that she had pulled the emergency brake. She did not know that the train would stop and everyone would be scared and angry. She did not know that her mom would wake up and be worried and mad. She did not know that she had made a big mistake. She only knew that she wanted to drink some water. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy. They walked with Mom to the park. The park was lively. There were many people and animals. Lily and Tom saw a vendor. He had a big cart. He cooked hot dogs and popcorn. + +"Can we have some, Mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, let's go and buy some," Mom said. They went to the vendor. He smiled and said hello. + +"What would you like?" he asked. + +"I want a hot dog with ketchup," Tom said. + +"I want popcorn with butter," Lily said. + +"Coming right up," the vendor said. He cooked the hot dogs and popped the popcorn. He put them in paper bags. He gave them to Lily and Tom. + +"Here you go, enjoy," he said. + +"Thank you," Lily and Tom said. They paid the vendor. They found a bench to sit and eat. They shared their food with Mom. They liked the hot dogs and popcorn. They were yummy. They thanked the vendor again. They had a fun day at the park. +Lily was a clever girl who loved to learn new things. She liked to read books, draw pictures, and play games with her friends. But her favorite thing to do was to teach her little brother, Ben, about the world. + +One sunny day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw many flowers, birds, and bugs. Lily pointed to a white and yellow flower and said, "This is a daisy, Ben. It has a round center and many petals. Can you say daisy?" + +Ben looked at the flower and tried to repeat the word. "Daisy," he said, with a smile. He liked the sound of it. + +"Good job, Ben! You are very smart," Lily praised him. She picked a daisy and gave it to him. "Here, this is for you. You can keep it in your pocket." + +Ben took the flower and hugged it. He was happy to have a gift from his sister. He wanted to give her something too. He looked around and saw a red and black bug on a leaf. He ran to it and said, "Look, Lily, a bug!" + +Lily followed him and saw the bug. She knew what it was. It was a ladybug, a friendly and lucky bug. She said, "That's a ladybug, Ben. It has a round body and six legs. It also has spots on its wings. Can you count the spots?" + +Ben looked at the bug and tried to count the spots. He pointed to each one and said, "One, two, three, four, five, six. Six spots!" + +"Wow, Ben, you can count to six! You are very clever," Lily said. She was proud of her brother. She gently picked up the ladybug and gave it to him. "Here, this is for you. You can hold it in your hand." + +Ben took the bug and watched it crawl on his palm. He was happy to have a friend from his sister. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are the best teacher. I love you." + +Lily smiled and hugged him. She said, "I love you too, Ben. You are the best student. We can learn more things together." + +They both laughed and played with their daisy and their ladybug. Their mom watched them and smiled. She was glad to have two clever and loving children. +Lily and Tom were hungry. They wanted to eat oat for breakfast. Oat was yummy and good for them. Mommy said she would make oat for them. + +But Mommy was busy. She had to talk on the phone and do work on the computer. She told Lily and Tom to wait in the kitchen. She said she would be back soon. + +Lily and Tom did not want to wait. They saw a big knife on the counter. The knife was shiny and sharp. Lily had an idea. She said to Tom, "Let's cut the oat ourselves. It will be fun." + +Tom was scared. He said, "No, Lily. The knife is sharp. It can hurt us. Mommy said not to touch it." + +But Lily did not listen. She said, "Don't be a baby, Tom. I know how to use the knife. It's easy. Watch me." + +She grabbed the knife and tried to cut the oat. But the knife was too big and heavy for her. She lost her balance and fell. The knife cut her hand. She screamed. + +Mommy heard the scream and ran to the kitchen. She saw Lily on the floor, bleeding. She saw Tom crying. She saw the knife and the oat. She was angry and scared. + +She picked up Lily and wrapped her hand with a cloth. She called the doctor. She said to Tom, "Why did you do this? Why did you not listen to me? You could have killed yourself or your sister. You are very naughty and stupid." + +Tom felt bad. He wished he had stopped Lily. He wished he had waited for Mommy. He wished he had not wanted to eat oat. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Lily. I love you." + +But Mommy did not hug him. She did not say she loved him. She took Lily to the car and drove away. She left Tom alone in the kitchen. He felt sad and lonely. He did not eat oat. He did not eat anything. He did not feel yummy. He felt sharp. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They see a pond with many fish. The fish are big and small, red and blue, yellow and green. Lily and Ben want to feed the fish. + +They plan to get some bread from home. They run to their house and ask mom for bread. Mom gives them some bread and tells them to be careful. Lily and Ben say thank you and run back to the park. + +They break the bread into small pieces and throw them into the pond. The fish swim to the bread and eat it. They make bubbles and splash. Lily and Ben laugh and clap. They are happy to see the fish happy. + +A duck comes to the pond. It sees the bread and wants some too. It quacks and swims to Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben are scared of the duck. They think the duck will bite them. + +A boy comes to the pond. He sees Lily and Ben and the duck. He knows the duck. He says the duck is friendly and likes bread too. He gives Lily and Ben some more bread and shows them how to feed the duck. The duck is gentle and takes the bread from their hands. Lily and Ben are not scared anymore. They smile and pet the duck. + +The boy is helpful. He tells Lily and Ben his name is Sam. He says he likes fish and ducks too. He asks them if they want to play with him. Lily and Ben say yes. They make a new friend. They have fun in the park. +Tom and Anna liked to go to the sea with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and swim in the water. Sometimes they saw dolphins jumping and splashing in the waves. They wanted to be friends with the dolphins. + +One day, they saw a big boat near the shore. The boat had a net and some men. The men were trying to catch the dolphins. Tom and Anna were sad and angry. They wanted to help the dolphins. + +They ran to the water and shouted at the men. "Stop! Stop! Leave the dolphins alone! They are nice and thoughtful. They do not want to go with you!" + +But the men did not listen. They laughed and said, "Go away, kids! These dolphins are ours. We will sell them and make a lot of money. You can't stop us!" + +Tom and Anna did not give up. They swam towards the boat and the net. They tried to untie the net and free the dolphins. But the water was deep and the net was strong. The men saw them and got angry. They threw rocks and sticks at them. They hit Tom and Anna on their heads and backs. They hurt them a lot. + +Tom and Anna cried and screamed. They wanted their mom and dad. They wanted to go back to the shore. But they could not. They were too far and too weak. They sank under the water and did not come up again. + +The men caught the dolphins and took them away. They did not care about Tom and Anna. They were bad and greedy. They did not know that the dolphins were sad and angry too. They did not know that the dolphins would remember them and their boat. They did not know that the dolphins would come back one day and splash them hard. +Anna and Ben are friends who live in a big house with a big garden. They are wealthy, but they are not happy. Their parents are always busy and do not allow them to play outside. They only have toys and books to keep them company. + +One day, the weather is very nice. The sun is shining and the sky is blue. Anna and Ben look out of the window and see the flowers and the birds in the garden. They want to go outside and have fun. + +"Can we please go outside, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"No, you can't. It's too dangerous. You might get hurt or lost. Stay inside and play with your toys," Mom says. + +"But Mom, we are bored. We want to see the garden and the animals. Please, Mom, please," Ben begs. + +"No, I said no. You have everything you need inside. Don't bother me. I have work to do," Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They do not understand why their mom does not allow them to enjoy the weather. They think their mom does not love them. They decide to sneak out of the house when their mom is not looking. + +They run to the garden and feel the grass and the breeze. They smell the flowers and hear the birds. They laugh and play and chase each other. They feel free and happy. + +They meet a girl and a boy who live in a small house next to their big house. They are not wealthy, but they are happy. Their parents allow them to play outside every day. They share their toys and books with Anna and Ben. They become friends and have fun together. + +Anna and Ben realize that being wealthy is not the same as being happy. They learn that being allowed to play outside and having friends is more important than having toys and books. They wish their mom would understand that too. They hope their mom will allow them to play outside more often. They hope their mom will love them more. +Lily and Ben were making a cake with Mom. They had eggs, flour, sugar, butter, and poppy seeds. Mom said, "Lily, you can stir the flour and sugar. Ben, you can crack the eggs and add the butter. Be careful, don't make a mess." + +Lily and Ben nodded and started to work. Lily stirred the flour and sugar with a big spoon. She liked how the white and brown mixed together. Ben cracked the eggs and added the butter. He was clumsy and some egg shells fell into the bowl. He tried to pick them out, but they were slippery and hard to see. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Lily asked. She saw the egg shells in the bowl. "You are ruining the cake!" + +Ben felt bad. He didn't mean to be clumsy. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was trying to help. Can you help me get the egg shells out?" + +Lily sighed. She was angry at Ben, but she also felt sorry for him. She said, "Okay, Ben. I'll help you. But next time, be more careful. And ask Mom for help if you need it." + +They worked together to get the egg shells out. Then they added the poppy seeds and stirred the batter. Mom came back and poured the batter into a pan. She put it in the oven and said, "Good job, Lily and Ben. You made a cake. Now we have to wait for it to bake." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They hugged each other and said, "We're sorry, Mom. We made a mess. But we also made a cake." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Lily and Ben. I'm proud of you. You learned how to stir, crack, and add. You also learned how to cooperate, forgive, and apologize. Those are important skills for making a cake and for life." + +The moral value of the story is: Everyone makes mistakes, but we can learn from them and help each other. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to try it, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, you can do it!" Anna encourages him. "It is fun and fast. I will go first and show you." + +Anna climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She smiles and waves at Ben. Then she slides down with a whoosh. She lands on the grass and laughs. + +"See, Ben, it is not scary. It is exciting. Your turn now!" Anna says. + +Ben looks at the slide. He feels nervous. He holds his pants. He does not want to go. + +"No, Anna, I don't want to. It is too high. I might fall. I want to stay here." Ben says. + +Anna runs to Ben and hugs him. She is a good sister. She does not get angry or tease him. + +"It is okay, Ben. You don't have to go if you don't want to. Maybe another day. We can play something else. How about the swings? They are peaceful and gentle. You like the swings, right?" Anna says. + +Ben nods. He likes the swings. He feels better. He lets go of his pants. He follows Anna to the swings. They push each other and sing songs. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a frog on a rock. Lily was enthusiastic. She wanted to catch the frog and make it her pet. + +"Look, Ben, a frog!" she said. "Let's go and get it!" + +Ben was not so sure. He was afraid of frogs. He thought they were slimy and jumpy. + +"Maybe we should leave it alone," he said. "It might not like us." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran towards the frog and tried to grab it. The frog was scared. It jumped off the rock and landed on Lily's head. Lily screamed and fell down. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. "The frog is on me! Get it off!" + +Ben ran to help her. He reached for the frog, but the frog did not want to be caught. It jumped again and landed on Ben's nose. Ben sneezed and shook his head. + +"Achoo, achoo, achoo!" he sneezed. "The frog is on me! Get it off!" + +The frog was not happy. It wanted to be free. It jumped one more time and landed on the ground. It saw a hole under the fence. It quickly hopped into the hole and escaped. + +Lily and Ben were left alone in the garden. They were both covered in dirt and frog slime. They were both crying and sniffling. + +They heard their mom calling them from the house. + +"Lily, Ben, time for lunch!" she said. "Come inside, please!" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. They had to go inside and face their mom. They had to bow their heads and say sorry. They wished they had left the frog alone. They learned their lesson. They were not enthusiastic about frogs anymore. +Lila was a clever fox who lived in a valley with her family. She liked to hunt for food and play with her brothers and sisters. One day, she smelled something yummy in the air. She followed her nose and found a big pile of fruit. She was very happy and wanted to eat some. + +But when she got closer, she saw that the fruit was not good. It was old and soft and had bugs on it. It was rotting. Lila felt sick and turned away. She did not want to eat rotting fruit. She knew it would make her sick too. + +She looked around and saw a trap. It was a big cage with a door that would close if someone touched the fruit. Someone had put the fruit there to catch a fox. Lila was glad she was clever and did not fall for the trap. She ran back to her family and told them what she saw. They thanked her for being clever and careful. They decided to find another place to hunt for food. They did not want to go near the rotting fruit and the trap. They were happy and safe in their valley. +Anna was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a cake with three candles. She had balloons and toys. She had many friends to play with. + +She saw a big box with a bow. It was a gift for her. She ran to the box and wanted to open it. She asked her mom, "Can I open it now?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But first, do you know who gave it to you?" + +Anna looked at the tag. It said, "To Anna, from Grandma and Grandpa." She remembered her grandma and grandpa. They lived far away. They loved her very much. They called her on the phone sometimes. + +She said, "It is from Grandma and Grandpa. I miss them." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "They miss you too. They sent you this gift because they want you to be happy. You should thank them later." + +Anna nodded and said, "OK. I will thank them later. But can I open it now?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "Yes, you can. Go ahead and open it." + +Anna tore the paper and opened the box. She gasped. Inside was a beautiful doll. It had long hair and a pink dress. It had a smile and blue eyes. It looked like Anna. + +Anna was very happy. She hugged the doll and said, "Wow! Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa. Thank you, Mom. This is the best gift ever. I love it." +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They live in a big house near the sea. One day, they hear a loud noise outside. It is a hurricane. A hurricane is a very strong wind that can break things and hurt people. + +Tom and Lily are scared. They run to their mom and dad. Mom and dad hug them and say, "Don't worry, we will protect you. We have to go to the basement. The basement is a safe place under the house. Come with us." + +They go to the basement with mom and dad. They bring some toys, books, and snacks. They also bring their dog, Spot. Spot is deaf. Deaf means he cannot hear anything. Spot is not scared of the hurricane. He wags his tail and licks Tom and Lily's faces. + +Tom and Lily play with Spot and their toys. They read some books and eat some snacks. They talk to mom and dad. Mom and dad tell them stories and jokes. They laugh and smile. They feel better. + +After a while, the loud noise stops. The hurricane is gone. Mom and dad say, "It is safe now. We can go back to the house. Let's see if everything is okay." + +They go back to the house with mom and dad. They see some broken branches and leaves on the ground. They see some cracks and holes on the walls and windows. They see some water and mud on the floor. They are sad. + +But they also see some good things. They see their neighbors and friends. They see some helpers and trucks. They see some flowers and birds. They are happy. + +Mom and dad say, "We are lucky. We have each other. We have Spot. We have our home. We can fix it. We can help others. We can make it better." + +Tom and Lily hug mom and dad. They hug Spot. They say, "We love you. Thank you for protecting us. You are the best." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play dress up with their clothes. They have many hats, shirts, skirts, pants and shoes. They can be pirates, doctors, dancers or anything they want. + +One day, they decide to put on a show for their mom and dad. They choose their clothes and make a stage in the living room. They use a broom as a microphone and a box as a drum. They are ready to perform. + +They call their mom and dad to sit on the couch and watch. Tom and Lily sing a song they made up. They sing very loud and jump and clap. They have fun and make funny faces. Their mom and dad smile and clap too. + +When they finish, they bow and say thank you. Their mom and dad hug them and say they are very proud. They say they are the best performers they have ever seen. Tom and Lily are happy and feel good. They love to perform. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with books. They have many books with pictures and stories. Some books are thin and some books are thick. + +One day, Tom sees a big box outside his house. He runs to the box and opens it. He finds a new book inside. It is a thick book with many pages. Tom is happy. He wants to show Lily his new book. + +He calls Lily on the phone and says, "Lily, I have a new book. It is a thick book with many pages. Do you want to see it?" + +Lily says, "Yes, Tom, I want to see your new book. Can you bring it to my house?" + +Tom says, "OK, Lily, I will bring it to your house. I will deliver it to you." + +Tom puts the book in his backpack and rides his bike to Lily's house. He is careful not to drop the book or hurt it. He wants to share the book with Lily. + +But when he gets to Lily's house, he sees a big dog in the yard. The dog is angry and barks at Tom. Tom is scared. He tries to get off his bike and run to the door. But the dog is faster and jumps on Tom. The dog bites Tom's backpack and tears it. The book falls out of the backpack and the dog grabs it. The dog rips the book and shreds the pages. Tom cries and screams for help. + +Lily hears Tom and comes out of the house. She sees the dog and the book. She is sad and angry. She shouts at the dog and chases it away. She runs to Tom and hugs him. She says, "Tom, I'm sorry. Are you OK? The dog is bad. He ruined your new book." + +Tom says, "Lily, I'm not OK. I'm hurt and sad. The book was my gift. It was a thick book with many pages. I wanted to show you and read it with you. But the dog destroyed it. Now we can't read it. It is gone." + +Lily says, "Tom, I'm sorry. I wish we could read your book. It looked nice. But we can't. The dog is bad. He spoiled our fun." + +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with books. But today they can't play with books. They can only cry and be sad. The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many acorns. They want to collect them. + +They run to the tree and pick up acorns. They put them in their pockets. They have fun. They see a squirrel. The squirrel is fast and furry. It wants the acorns too. + +The squirrel runs to Tom and Mia. It tries to take the acorns from their pockets. Tom and Mia are scared. They zip their pockets. They say, "No, squirrel, these are our acorns!" + +The squirrel is angry. It jumps on the tree. It makes a loud noise. It throws acorns at Tom and Mia. Tom and Mia dodge the acorns. They laugh. They think the squirrel is funny. + +They decide to share the acorns with the squirrel. They take some acorns out of their pockets. They throw them to the squirrel. The squirrel catches them. It is happy. It stops throwing acorns. It makes a friendly noise. + +Tom and Mia are happy too. They have made a new friend. They think the squirrel is amazing. They wave to the squirrel. They say, "Bye, squirrel, see you next time!" They go home with their acorns. They have had a great day. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big box under a tree. They ran to the box and opened it. They hoped to find something fun inside. + +"Wow, maybe there are toys or candy in here!" Tom said. + +"Or maybe there are books or puzzles!" Lily said. + +They looked inside the box, but it was empty. There was nothing in it. They felt sad and angry. + +"Who put this box here? Why did they trick us?" Tom said. + +"I don't know. Maybe they wanted to make us feel bad," Lily said. + +They decided to search for the person who left the box. They thought they could ask them why they did it. They left the box and walked around the park. They looked at everyone they saw, but they did not recognize anyone. + +They walked for a long time, but they could not find the person. They got tired and hungry. They wanted to go back to the box and rest. But when they got to the tree, the box was gone. Someone had taken it away. + +They felt even sadder and angrier. They had nothing to play with and nothing to sit on. They had wasted their time and energy. They did not believe anyone would do such a mean thing to them. + +They started to cry. They wished they had never seen the box. They wished they had stayed away from it. They wished they had something to make them happy. But they had nothing. They had only an empty feeling. +Ben and Mia were playing with their cars in the garden. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them go fast and make noises. But after a while, Ben got bored. + +"Let's do something else," he said to Mia. "This is boring." + +Mia looked at him and shook her head. "No, I like cars. They are fun. You can leave if you want." + +Ben frowned. He did not want to leave Mia alone. He wanted to play with her. But he did not like cars anymore. He looked around and saw a big wheel leaning against the fence. It was red and shiny. He had an idea. + +"Look, Mia, a wheel!" he said. "Let's play with the wheel. We can roll it and chase it and make it spin." + +Mia looked at the wheel and shrugged. "That's not a car. That's just a wheel. It's boring." + +Ben did not agree. He thought the wheel was exciting. He ran to the fence and grabbed the wheel. He lifted it up and pushed it hard. The wheel rolled away, fast and smooth. + +"Come on, Mia, follow me!" he shouted. He ran after the wheel, laughing. + +Mia watched him go. She did not want to follow him. She wanted to play with her cars. She picked up a blue car and made it zoom. She smiled. She did not think cars were boring. She thought they were the best. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play on the farm. The farm has many animals. Lily and Ben like to pet the animals and feed them. + +One day, they see a new animal on the farm. It is a big, brown horse. The horse is lively. It runs and jumps and makes loud noises. Lily and Ben want to ride the horse. + +They run to the horse and try to climb on its back. But the horse does not like that. It shakes them off and runs away. Lily and Ben are sad. They want to play with the horse. + +They see the farmer coming. The farmer is angry. He does not want Lily and Ben to bother the horse. He says the horse is not for riding. He says the horse is for working. He says Lily and Ben have to go home. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not want to go home. They want to stay on the farm. They look for a place to hide. They see a big pile of hay. They run to the hay and jump inside. They hope the farmer will not find them. + +The farmer looks for Lily and Ben. He does not see them. He thinks they have gone home. He goes back to the horse and puts a harness on it. He says the horse has to pull a plow. He says the horse has to help him plant seeds. + +The horse does not like that. It does not want to pull a plow. It wants to run and jump and make loud noises. It sees Lily and Ben hiding in the hay. It has an idea. It runs to the hay and kicks it with its hooves. The hay flies everywhere. Lily and Ben fly out of the hay. They are surprised. They see the horse smiling at them. The horse wants to play with them. + +The farmer sees Lily and Ben and the horse. He is very angry. He says the horse has ruined the hay. He says Lily and Ben have to help him clean up the mess. He says they have to learn to respect the animals. + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They say they are sorry to the farmer and the horse. They say they will not bother the horse again. They say they will help the farmer with the hay. They say they will be good friends to the animals. + +The farmer is not so angry anymore. He says he is glad they are sorry. He says he will teach them how to care for the horse. He says the horse is a good animal. He says the horse is lively, but also loyal and strong. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They say they want to learn from the farmer. They say they want to be kind to the horse. They say they love the farm and the animals. They say they have had a fun day. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big hill with green grass and yellow flowers. They want to climb the hill and see the sky. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go up the hill!" Lila says. She runs to the hill and starts to climb. + +"Wait for me, Lila!" Ben says. He follows her, but he is slower. He has a teddy bear in his arms. He loves his teddy bear very much. He always carries it with him. + +Lila reaches the top of the hill. She looks at the sky. It is blue and bright. She sees white clouds and a big sun. She smiles and shouts, "I can see the sky, Ben! It is so pretty!" + +Ben is almost at the top of the hill. He is tired and hot. He feels the grass under his feet. It is rough and prickly. He trips and falls. He drops his teddy bear. He cries, "Ow, ow, ow! My knee hurts! Where is my teddy bear?" + +Lila hears Ben cry. She turns around and sees him on the ground. She sees his teddy bear too. It is on the other side of the hill. She runs to Ben and helps him up. She says, "Don't cry, Ben. I'm here. Let me see your knee." + +She looks at his knee. It is red and scratched. She kisses it and says, "There, there. It will be better soon. Do you want your teddy bear?" + +Ben nods and sniffles. He says, "Yes, please. I want my teddy bear. He is my friend." + +Lila says, "OK, I'll get it for you. You stay here and wait for me. I'll be back soon." + +She runs to the other side of the hill. She finds the teddy bear. It is dirty and has grass on it. She picks it up and shakes it. She says, "Sorry, teddy bear. You had a rough fall. But don't worry. Ben loves you. He misses you. I'll carry you to him." + +She carries the teddy bear back to Ben. She gives it to him and hugs him. He hugs her back and says, "Thank you, Lila. You are a good sister. I love you." + +Lila says, "You're welcome, Ben. I love you too. Do you want to see the sky with me?" + +Ben says, "Yes, I do. Let's see the sky together." + +They sit on the top of the hill. They hold their teddy bears. They look at the sky. They smile and laugh. They are happy. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and brown. It has sharp teeth and loud bark. + +Tom and Sam are scared of the dog. They run away. But the dog runs after them. It wants to bite them. Tom and Sam scream for help. + +A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog. The dog stops and goes back to the man. The man says sorry to Tom and Sam. He says the dog is not bad. He says the dog just wants to play. + +Tom and Sam are still scared. They do not want to play with the dog. They want to go home. They wave to the man and the dog. They say bye. They run to their moms. + +Their moms hug them. They are happy to see them. They ask them what happened. Tom and Sam tell them about the dog. They say the dog was terrible. They say they do not like the dog. + +Their moms say they are brave. They say they are proud of them. They say they are safe now. They give them cookies and juice. They say they love them. + +Tom and Sam smile. They eat the cookies and drink the juice. They feel better. They look at their pants. Their pants are dirty and torn. They laugh. They say they need new pants. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their toy helicopter. They liked to make it fly high in the sky and make loud noises. They pretended they were pilots on a mission. + +"Look, Lily, there is a big bird!" Tom said, pointing to a crow that was flying near them. "Let's chase it away with our helicopter!" + +"Okay, Tom, let's go!" Lily said, and they ran after the crow with their helicopter. They made it zoom and swoop and buzz. + +The crow did not like the helicopter. It was angry and scared. It turned around and flew towards the helicopter. It opened its beak and tried to bite it. + +"Watch out, Tom, the bird is going to strike our helicopter!" Lily shouted. + +Tom was brave. He did not run away. He held the helicopter higher and made it spin faster. He said, "No, bird, you can't have our helicopter. It is ours. Go away!" + +The crow was surprised and confused. It could not catch the helicopter. It flew away with a loud caw. + +Tom and Lily cheered. They hugged each other and their helicopter. They had saved their toy from the bad bird. + +They continued to play in the park with their helicopter. They were happy and proud. They were brave pilots. +Lily likes to help Mom in the kitchen. She likes to wash the fruits and vegetables. Mom gives her a big green celery to wash. Lily holds the celery under the water. It is wet and slippery. Lily tries to hold it tight, but it slips from her hand. It falls on the floor with a loud thud. + +Lily is scared. She thinks Mom will be angry. She looks at Mom with big eyes. Mom smiles and says, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen. Let's pick up the celery and wash it again." Mom helps Lily pick up the celery. She sees that it is not broken. She rinses it and gives it back to Lily. Lily is happy. She says, "Thank you, Mom. I'm sorry I dropped the celery." + +Mom says, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm proud of you for helping me. Do you want to try a bite of the celery?" Lily nods. She likes to try new things. Mom cuts a small piece of the celery and gives it to Lily. Lily puts it in her mouth. She crunches it. It is crunchy and fresh. She likes it. She says, "Mmm, celery is yummy. Can I have more?" + +Mom says, "Of course, Lily. You can have more. But first, let's finish washing the other vegetables. We have carrots, tomatoes, and lettuce. And look, we have a blue bowl to put them in. Do you like blue, Lily?" + +Lily says, "Yes, Mom. I like blue. Blue is my favorite color. And I like vegetables. They are healthy and tasty. Can we make a salad with them?" + +Mom says, "Yes, Lily. We can make a salad with them. That's a great idea. You are a good helper and a good eater, Lily. I love you." + +Lily says, "I love you too, Mom. You are the best mom in the world." +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to walk in the park with their mom. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground near a tree. They wanted to see what was inside, but their mom said no. + +"Stay away from the hole, it is dangerous. You don't know what is in there. It could be a snake or a spider or a monster," she said. + +But Anna and Ben were curious and did not listen. When their mom was not looking, they ran to the hole and looked inside. It was dark and mysterious. They heard a strange noise and saw something shiny. + +"Wow, look at that! Maybe it is a treasure or a toy or a star," Anna said. + +"Let's go get it. Maybe we can keep it or show it to mom," Ben said. + +They climbed into the hole and reached for the shiny thing. But it was not a treasure or a toy or a star. It was a trap. A big metal cage snapped shut around them and locked them inside. They screamed and cried, but no one heard them. The strange noise was a man who was hiding behind the tree. He was a bad man who wanted to catch children and sell them. He came out and laughed. + +"Ha ha ha, I got you, you silly kids. You should have listened to your mom. Now you are mine and I will take you far away. You will never see your mom or the park or the sun again," he said. + +He dragged the cage with Anna and Ben to his truck and drove away. Anna and Ben were very scared and sad. They wished they had stayed away from the hole. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they could go back home. But it was too late. The end. +Lily liked to play with her puppy, Spot. Spot was a noisy puppy. He liked to bark and run and jump. Lily liked to crawl after him and hug him. They had fun together. + +One day, Lily and Spot went to the park with Mommy. There were many other puppies and people there. Spot saw a big ball and ran to get it. Lily wanted to play with the ball too. She crawled after Spot. + +But Spot was faster than Lily. He got to the ball first and picked it up with his mouth. He ran away with the ball. Lily tried to catch him, but he was too far. She called his name. + +"Spot! Spot! Come back!" Lily shouted. + +But Spot did not hear her. He was too busy playing with the ball. He ran to the other side of the park. Lily felt sad. She wanted her puppy back. + +Then she saw a nice lady with a red hat. The lady had a cookie in her hand. She smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, little girl. Do you want a cookie?" + +Lily nodded. She liked cookies. She crawled to the lady and took the cookie. She said, "Thank you." + +The lady said, "You're welcome. What's your name?" + +"Lily," Lily said. + +"And where's your mommy?" the lady asked. + +Lily pointed to the other side of the park. She said, "Mommy is there. And Spot." + +"Spot?" the lady said. "Is that your puppy?" + +Lily nodded. She said, "Spot is my puppy. He is noisy. He has a ball." + +The lady said, "Oh, I see. Well, why don't we go and find your mommy and Spot? Maybe they miss you." + +Lily liked the idea. She said, "Okay." + +The lady took Lily's hand and they walked to the other side of the park. Lily saw Mommy and Spot. Mommy was looking for Lily. She was worried. Spot was still playing with the ball. He was happy. + +When Mommy saw Lily and the lady, she ran to them. She hugged Lily and said, "Lily, where were you? I was so scared. Don't ever run away from me again." + +Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I was crawling after Spot. He had a ball. But he was too fast. Then I met the lady. She gave me a cookie. She is nice." + +Mommy thanked the lady for helping Lily. She said, "You are very kind. Thank you for bringing Lily back to me." + +The lady said, "You're welcome. I'm glad she's safe. She's a sweet girl. And Spot is a cute puppy." + +Mommy said, "Yes, he is. But he's also very noisy. He likes to bark and run and jump." + +The lady said, "Maybe he needs a friend to play with. Do you want to meet my puppy? He's over there. His name is Fluffy. He's very quiet. He likes to cuddle and nap." + +Lily and Spot looked at Fluffy. He was a fluffy puppy. He was white and soft. He was sleeping under a tree. He looked nice. + +Lily and Spot wanted to meet Fluffy. They crawled to him and said hello. Fluffy woke up and saw them. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was friendly. + +Lily and Spot liked Fluffy. They played with him and the ball. They had fun together. + +Mommy and the lady watched them and smiled. They became friends too. They talked and laughed. They had fun together. + +The end. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair and a pink dress. Anna likes to brush Lily's hair and dress her up. + +One day, Anna wants to have a tea party with Lily and her other dolls. She puts a tablecloth on the floor and sets out some cups and plates. She fills a bowl with water and pretends it is tea. She invites Lily and her other dolls to sit around the table and have some tea. + +But Lily is grumpy today. She does not want to sit with the other dolls. She does not want to drink the water. She does not want to wear the hat that Anna puts on her. She says, "No, no, no!" and pushes the hat away. + +Anna is sad. She does not understand why Lily is grumpy. She tries to make her happy. She gives her a cookie and a hug. She says, "Please, Lily, don't be grumpy. I love you. Let's have fun." + +But Lily is still grumpy. She throws the cookie on the floor and pushes Anna away. She says, "I don't want to play with you. I don't love you. Go away." + +Anna is very sad. She starts to cry. She picks up the bowl of water and pours it on Lily's head. She says, "Fine, Lily, if you don't want to play with me, then you can't have any tea. You are a bad doll. I don't love you either." + +Lily is wet and cold. She feels sorry for being grumpy. She says, "I'm sorry, Anna. I was grumpy because I had a bad dream. I do want to play with you. I do love you. Please don't cry." + +Anna stops crying. She sees that Lily is sorry. She says, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. I was angry because you hurt my feelings. I do love you too. Let's be friends again." + +Anna and Lily hug and make up. They dry Lily's hair and put on a new hat. They join the other dolls and have a nice tea party. They are happy and smile. +Lily and Max were twins who loved to play pretend. One day, they decided to play shop with their toys. Lily was the shopkeeper and Max was the customer. + +"Hello, welcome to my shop!" Lily said enthusiastically. "What do you want to buy?" + +Max looked around and saw a teddy bear, a ball, a car and a book. He wanted them all, but he only had two coins. + +"I want the teddy bear and the ball, please," he said. + +"OK, that will be two coins," Lily said. She took the coins from Max and gave him the teddy bear and the ball. + +"Thank you, bye!" Max said. He was happy with his toys, but he also wanted the car and the book. + +He waited until Lily was busy with another toy and then he sneaked back to the shop. He grabbed the car and the book and ran away. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily shouted. "You have to pay for those!" + +Lily chased Max around the room, but he was too fast. He hid behind the sofa with his toys. + +"Give me back my car and my book!" Lily said. "They are not yours!" + +"No, they are mine!" Max said. "I like them!" + +Lily was angry and sad. She wanted to play with her toys, too. She had an idea. She took the teddy bear and the ball from the shop and went to the sofa. + +"Max, I have a deal for you," she said. "If you give me back the car and the book, I will give you the teddy bear and the ball. Then we can both have two toys." + +Max thought about it. He liked the car and the book, but he also liked the teddy bear and the ball. He did not want to make Lily angry and sad. He decided to surrender. + +"OK, Lily, I will give you back the car and the book," he said. He came out from behind the sofa and traded his toys with Lily. + +"Thank you, Max," Lily said. "I'm sorry I shouted at you." + +"I'm sorry I took your toys," Max said. "Can we still play together?" + +"Of course we can," Lily said. "We are twins and we are friends." + +They hugged and smiled. They played with their toys and had fun. They learned to share and to be fair. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they liked to throw things the most. They threw balls, pillows, books, and even socks. They laughed and had fun. + +But then, Tom saw something on the table. It was a cup of coffee. It was hot and brown and smelled good. Tom wanted to throw it too. He grabbed the cup and threw it as hard as he could. + +The coffee flew in the air and landed on the sofa. It made a big stain and a loud splash. It also landed on Mom, who was sitting on the sofa. She screamed and jumped up. She was wet and angry. + +"Tom, what did you do?" Mom asked. "Why did you throw the coffee?" + +Tom was scared. He wanted to hide. He wanted to lie. But he knew he had to be honest. He looked at Mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I like to throw things. I didn't know the coffee was hot and bad. I won't do it again." + +Mom was still angry, but she was also glad that Tom was honest. She hugged him and said, "Thank you for telling the truth, Tom. Throwing things can be fun, but you have to be careful. You can't throw things that are hot or break or hurt. And you can't throw things that are not yours. Do you understand?" + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. I understand. I'm sorry, Mom." + +Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But you have to help me clean the mess. And you have to say sorry to Lily too. She was scared by the coffee." + +Tom said, "Okay, Mom. I will help you. And I will say sorry to Lily. I love you, Mom." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Tom. Now, let's go and get some towels." +Lily liked to create things with her hands. She had many colors of clay and paper and glue. She made animals and flowers and houses. She was very happy when she showed her mom and dad her creations. + +One day, Lily saw a plant in a pot on the window. It was green and tall and had red flowers. Lily thought it was very pretty. She wanted to create something like it. She took some clay and paper and glue and scissors. She cut the paper into petals and leaves. She rolled the clay into a stem and a pot. She glued the paper to the clay. She made a plant. + +Lily was very proud of her plant. She put it on the window next to the real plant. She wanted to show her mom and dad. She ran to find them. She did not see the cat on the couch. The cat saw the plant on the window. The cat liked to play with things that moved. The cat jumped on the window and knocked down the plant. The plant fell on the floor and broke into pieces. The clay and paper and glue made a mess. + +Lily came back with her mom and dad. She saw the plant on the floor. She saw the cat on the couch. She cried. She was very sad. She worked hard to create the plant. She wanted to make something pretty. She did not want to make a mess. She did not like the cat. + +Her mom and dad hugged her. They said they were sorry. They said they loved her creations. They said they would help her clean up. They said they would buy her a new plant. They said they would keep the cat away from the window. They said they were proud of her. + +Lily stopped crying. She said thank you. She said she loved them. She said she would try again. She said she would create something else. She said she would be careful. She said she was sorry for the old plant. She said goodbye to the old plant. She said hello to the new plant. She hoped the new plant would be happy. She hoped the cat would not play with the new plant. She hoped she would not make a mess again. She hoped she would make something pretty. +Sara and Tom were eager to go to the toy store with Mom. They had been good all week and Mom said they could buy one toy each. Sara wanted a doll with long hair and Tom wanted a car that made noise. + +When they got to the toy store, they ran to the shelves and looked at all the toys. Sara saw the doll she liked and picked it up. Tom saw the car he liked and picked it up. They both ran to Mom and showed her their toys. + +"Can we buy these, Mom?" they asked. + +Mom looked at the toys and frowned. "I'm sorry, kids, but these toys are too expensive. We only have enough money for one toy, not two. You have to choose one or share one." + +Sara and Tom did not like that. They both wanted their own toy. They started to cry and yell. + +"No, I want the doll!" Sara said. + +"No, I want the car!" Tom said. + +They pulled and tugged at the toys and did not listen to Mom. They were so loud and rude that everyone in the store looked at them. + +Suddenly, the toys broke. The doll's hair came off and the car's noise stopped. Sara and Tom stared at the broken toys and cried louder. + +Mom was very angry and sad. She took the broken toys and put them back on the shelf. She grabbed Sara and Tom by the hand and dragged them out of the store. + +"You are very naughty, kids. You did not listen to me and you broke the toys. Now you have no toys and no money. We are going home and you are going to your room. No TV, no snacks, no fun. Maybe next time you will be more careful and polite." + +Sara and Tom felt very sorry and ashamed. They had ruined their trip to the toy store and made Mom unhappy. They wished they had been more nice and smart. They learned a hard lesson that day. +Anna and Ben like to paint. They have many colors and brushes. They paint on paper, on walls, on rocks. One day, they find a big cave near their house. They want to paint in the cave. + +They go inside the cave with their paints. It is dark and cold. They see some old paintings on the walls. They are animals and people. Anna and Ben think they are cool. They want to make their own paintings. + +They start to paint on a wall. They paint a sun, a flower, a bird. They are happy. They talk to each other. + +"Look, Ben, I made a sun. It is yellow and bright." + +"Wow, Anna, your sun is nice. I made a flower. It is red and pretty." + +"I like your flower, Ben. And I like your bird. It is blue and flying." + +They paint more and more. They do not see the time. They do not hear the noise. + +Suddenly, they hear a loud roar. It is a bear. It is angry. It lives in the cave. It does not like the paintings. It does not like the children. It wants to scare them away. + +Anna and Ben are scared. They are worried. They drop their paints. They run to the exit. They see the light. They see their mom. She is looking for them. She is worried too. + +"Mom, mom, help us! There is a bear in the cave!" + +"Anna, Ben, what are you doing in the cave? It is dangerous! Come here, quick!" + +Mom hugs them. She is glad they are safe. She takes them home. She tells them not to go to the cave again. She tells them to be careful. She tells them she loves them. + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They did not know the cave was the bear's home. They did not mean to make the bear mad. They say sorry to mom. They say sorry to the bear. They say they love mom too. + +They still like to paint. But they do not paint in the cave anymore. They paint in their room. They paint on paper. They paint happy things. They are happy too. +Lily loved to bounce on her big red ball. She bounced up and down, left and right, and all around the yard. She liked to pretend she was flying in a plane, zooming through the air. + +One day, she saw a real plane in the sky. It was white and shiny, and it made a loud noise. Lily wanted to see it closer, so she bounced higher and higher on her ball. She bounced so high that she touched the fence. + +But the fence was not strong enough to hold her. It broke, and Lily bounced over it. She landed in the neighbor's yard, where there was a big dog. The dog was black and furry, and it barked at Lily. + +Lily was scared. She thought the dog was angry and wanted to bite her. She hugged her ball and cried. She wished she was back in her own yard, with her mom and dad. + +But the dog was not angry. It was harmless. It just wanted to play with Lily and her ball. It wagged its tail and licked Lily's face. Lily stopped crying and smiled. She saw that the dog was friendly and nice. She threw her ball, and the dog ran after it. They played bounce and catch, and had fun. + +Lily's mom and dad heard the noise and came to the neighbor's yard. They saw Lily and the dog playing together. They were happy that Lily was safe and made a new friend. They thanked the neighbor for taking care of Lily, and fixed the fence. They took Lily and her ball back to their yard, and gave her a hug and a kiss. Lily told them about the plane and the dog, and how she bounced over the fence. They laughed and said she was very brave and adventurous. They said she could play with the dog again, but only with their permission. Lily agreed, and said she loved to bounce on her ball. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big red ball in the park. It is old and has some dirt on it, but they think it is fun. + +"Look, a ball!" Anna says. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK!" Ben says. "I want to kick it first!" + +Anna and Ben take turns to kick the ball. They laugh and run after it. They are happy. + +But then, a big dog comes. It sees the ball and runs to it. It grabs the ball with its mouth and shakes it hard. The ball pops and makes a loud noise. + +"Oh no!" Anna and Ben say. "The ball is broken!" + +The dog drops the ball and runs away. Anna and Ben are sad. They look at the ball. It is not red anymore. It is gray and flat. + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Ben says. "It was your turn to play with the ball." + +"It's OK, Ben," Anna says. "It was not your fault. The dog was bad." + +They hug each other. They are still friends. + +"Let's find another toy to play with," Anna says. "Maybe we can share something else." + +"OK!" Ben says. "Let's go!" + +They hold hands and walk away. They look for a new toy to share. They are happy again. +Ben and Mia were going to visit their grandma and grandpa. They were very happy because they loved their grandma and grandpa. They also loved their big house with many rooms and toys. + +"Ben, Mia, come here. It is time to pack your bags," their mom said. + +Ben and Mia ran to their mom. She gave them each a small bag. "You can put some clothes and some toys in your bag. But not too many. We will only stay for two nights," she said. + +Ben and Mia nodded. They went upstairs to their room. They looked at their clothes and their toys. They wanted to take many things. But they remembered what their mom said. + +Ben chose a blue shirt, a red sweater, and some pants. He also took his favorite teddy bear and a book. He put them in his bag. He zipped it up. + +Mia chose a pink dress, a yellow jacket, and some socks. She also took her favorite doll and a puzzle. She put them in her bag. She zipped it up. + +They were ready. They carried their bags downstairs. They saw their mom and dad waiting for them. They also saw a big bag near the door. + +"What is that?" Ben asked, pointing at the big bag. + +"That is our bag. We also packed some clothes and some things," their dad said. + +"What things?" Mia asked, curious. + +"Some things for grandma and grandpa. Some food, some books, some pictures. And a surprise," their mom said, smiling. + +"A surprise? What surprise?" Ben and Mia asked together. + +"You will see when we get there. It is something unknown. Something new. Something fun," their mom said, winking. + +Ben and Mia wondered what the surprise was. They were very excited. They wanted to go to grandma and grandpa's house soon. They hugged their mom and dad. They put their bags in the car. They got in their seats. They buckled their belts. + +They were ready to go. They waved goodbye to their house. They said hello to the road. They looked at the sky and the trees and the cars. They talked and sang and laughed. They were happy. They were going to visit their grandma and grandpa. And they were going to see the surprise. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One night, they saw the moon shining bright in the sky. They wondered what it was like to visit the moon. + +"Let's go to the moon, Lily!" Tom said. "We can take our rocket and fly there." + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are sleeping." + +They took their rocket, which was a big cardboard box, and put some pillows and blankets inside. They pretended to push some buttons and make some noises. "Blast off!" they shouted. + +They flew through the air and landed on the moon. They got out of their rocket and looked around. The moon was white and dusty. They saw some rocks and craters. They also saw a big green alien. + +"Hello, alien!" Tom said. "We are Tom and Lily. We came to visit the moon. Do you want to play with us?" + +The alien looked at them and made a loud growl. He had big teeth and claws. He was very rude. He did not want to play with them. He wanted to scare them away. + +"Go away, humans!" the alien said. "This is my moon. You are not welcome here. You are noisy and messy. Leave now or I will eat you!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not like the rude alien. They ran back to their rocket and got inside. They pushed some buttons and made some noises. "Let's go home, Lily!" Tom said. + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "The moon is not fun. The alien is mean. We don't want to visit the moon again." + +They flew back to their house and got out of their rocket. They put their toys away and went to their bed. They hugged each other and fell asleep. They dreamed of a nicer place to visit. +Jill and Tom wanted to buy a gift for their mom. They saw a pretty vase with flowers on it in the shop window. They went inside and asked the lady how much it was. + +"That vase is very delicate," the lady said. "It costs ten coins. Do you have enough money?" + +Jill and Tom counted their coins. They had nine coins and a button. They hoped the lady would take the button too. + +"Please, can we have the vase for nine coins and a button?" Jill asked. + +The lady shook her head. "No, I'm sorry. The price is ten coins. The button is not money." + +Jill and Tom felt sad. They really wanted the vase for their mom. They looked around the shop and saw a big jar of candy. They thought maybe they could buy some candy and share it with their mom. + +"Can we have some candy for nine coins?" Tom asked. + +The lady nodded. "Yes, you can. You can fill a bag with candy for nine coins." + +Jill and Tom smiled. They took a bag and started to pick their favorite candy. They filled the bag with red, yellow, green, and blue candy. They were so happy. + +They paid the lady and ran outside with their bag of candy. They wanted to surprise their mom with their gift. + +But as they crossed the street, a big truck came and honked its horn. Jill and Tom were scared and dropped their bag of candy. The candy spilled all over the road. The truck ran over the candy and crushed it. + +Jill and Tom cried. Their candy was gone. Their gift was ruined. They wished they had bought the vase instead. They learned a hard lesson. Sometimes, you can't change your mind. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play together. One day, they went to visit Tom's grandma. She lived in a big house with a garden. She was very nice and gave them cookies and juice. + +Tom showed Lily his room. He had many toys and books. Lily saw a shiny key on his desk. She asked, "What is this for?" + +Tom said, "This is the key to the attic. There are many old things there. But we are not allowed to go there. Grandma says it is dangerous." + +Lily was curious. She wanted to see the attic. She said, "Let's go there. Just for a little bit. It will be fun." + +Tom was scared. He said, "No, we can't. Grandma will be angry. And maybe there are spiders or rats there." + +Lily did not listen. She took the key and ran to the door of the attic. She opened it and went inside. She said, "Come on, Tom. Don't be a baby." + +Tom followed her. He did not want to lose his friend. He said, "Okay, but we have to be quick. And quiet." + +They climbed the stairs and looked around. The attic was dark and dusty. There were boxes and bags and furniture and clothes. Lily saw a big trunk. She said, "Look, what is in there?" + +She opened the trunk and found a dress and a hat and a necklace. She said, "Wow, these are pretty. I want to try them on." + +She put on the dress and the hat and the necklace. She said, "How do I look?" + +Tom said, "You look like a princess. But we have to go now. Grandma will be looking for us." + +Lily said, "Wait, I want to see myself in the mirror." She saw a mirror on the wall. She went to it and smiled. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. The door of the attic slammed shut. They were locked in. + +They ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was too hard. They shouted, "Help! Help! Let us out!" + +But no one heard them. Grandma was in the kitchen. She was making tea. She did not know they were in the attic. She was waiting for them to come down. + +She said to herself, "They are such clever children. They must be reading or drawing in Tom's room. I'm glad they are having a good visit." +Lily and Ben went to the park with their grandma. Grandma was elderly, but she liked to play with them. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Lily and Ben ran to the slide and took turns sliding down. Grandma watched them and smiled. + +After a while, they felt hungry. Grandma said, "Let's go to the cafe and order some food." They walked to the cafe and sat at a table. A lady came and asked them what they wanted. Grandma ordered a sandwich, Lily ordered a pizza, and Ben ordered a hot dog. They waited for their food and drank some water. + +Soon, their food came. They thanked the lady and started to eat. Lily liked her pizza. It had cheese and tomato on it. It was hot and yummy. Ben liked his hot dog. It had ketchup and mustard on it. It was juicy and salty. Grandma liked her sandwich. It had ham and cheese on it. It was soft and fresh. They all enjoyed their food and said, "This tastes good!" + +They finished their food and asked for the bill. Grandma paid the lady and gave her a tip. They said goodbye to the lady and left the cafe. They walked back to the park and played some more. They had a fun and tasty day. +Anna loved to create things with her clay. She made animals, flowers, and houses. She liked to show her mom and dad what she made. They always said she was very clever and gave her hugs and kisses. + +One day, Anna decided to create a lizard with her clay. She rolled a long body, four legs, a tail, and a head. She gave it eyes, a mouth, and some spots. She was very proud of her lizard. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. + +But when she went to the living room, she saw her baby brother Tom playing with her clay. He had smashed some of her animals and flowers. He had also taken her lizard and bitten off its tail. Anna was very angry. She yelled at Tom and snatched her lizard from him. Tom started to cry. + +Mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw Anna holding her lizard and Tom crying. They asked Anna what happened. Anna told them that Tom had ruined her clay and her lizard. She said that Tom was a bad baby and a spoiled brat. + +Mom and dad looked sad. They told Anna that Tom was too little to understand. He did not mean to hurt her clay or her lizard. He just wanted to play with them. They said that Anna should share her clay with Tom and teach him how to create things. They said that Anna was a big sister and a good girl. They said that sharing and caring were more important than having things. + +Anna felt sorry. She realized that she had been mean and selfish. She hugged Tom and gave him back her lizard. She said that she was sorry and that she loved him. She said that they could create things together. Tom smiled and hugged her back. He said that he loved her too. He said that he liked her lizard. + +Mom and dad smiled and praised Anna and Tom. They said that they were proud of them. They said that they had learned a valuable lesson. They said that creating things was fun, but creating love was better. +Tom was a boy who liked to march. He marched in his room, he marched in the yard, he marched to the store. He marched with his feet, he marched with his arms, he marched with his nose. He marched all the time, even when he should not. + +One day, Tom had to go to the doctor. He did not like the doctor. The doctor was difficult. He made Tom sit still, he made Tom open his mouth, he made Tom say "ahh". Tom did not want to do these things. He wanted to march. + +So Tom marched in the doctor's office. He marched on the chair, he marched on the table, he marched on the floor. He marched with his feet, he marched with his arms, he marched with his nose. He marched and he marched, until the doctor was mad. + +"Tom, stop marching!" the doctor said. "You are making a mess. You are making a noise. You are making me late. You need to listen to me. You need to be good." + +But Tom did not stop. He marched and he marched, until he bumped into a big jar. The jar was full of cotton balls. The jar fell down and broke. The cotton balls flew everywhere. They stuck to Tom, they stuck to the doctor, they stuck to the walls. They made a big mess. + +Tom stopped marching. He looked at the mess. He looked at the doctor. He looked at himself. He felt bad. He had made a big mistake. He had been difficult. + +"Sorry, doctor," Tom said. "Sorry, sorry, sorry. I will not march anymore. I will sit still. I will open my mouth. I will say 'ahh'. I will be good." + +The doctor smiled. He was not mad anymore. He was glad. He gave Tom a sticker. He gave Tom a hug. He gave Tom a check-up. He said Tom was healthy. + +Tom was happy. He had been good. He had made the doctor happy. He had got a sticker. He had got a hug. He had got a check-up. He marched out of the doctor's office. He marched with his feet, he marched with his arms, he marched with his nose. He marched all the way home. +One day, Lily and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw an enormous slide that looked like a dragon. Lily wanted to go on the slide, but Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" Lily said. "You can do it!" + +"No, no, no, it is too big and scary!" Ben said. "I do not want to go on the slide!" + +Mom hugged Ben and said, "It is okay, Ben, you do not have to go on the slide if you do not want to. You can play with the swings or the sandbox. I love you, Ben." + +"I love you, too, Mom," Ben said. He felt better and smiled. + +Lily ran to the slide and climbed up the stairs. She looked at the dragon's mouth and said, "Hello, dragon, I am not afraid of you!" She slid down the slide and laughed. She felt brave and happy. + +She ran back to Mom and Ben and said, "That was so fun! Do you want to try, Ben?" + +Ben looked at the slide and said, "Maybe later, Lily. Right now, I want to play with the swings. Do you want to join me?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Sure, Ben, let's go to the swings. We can do it together!" + +They held hands and ran to the swings. They swung high and low and had a lot of fun. Mom watched them and smiled. She loved her children very much. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to make noises and pretend they were racing. They had a lot of fun, but they were also careless. They did not look after their toys well. + +One day, they saw a big pile of wood near the swings. They thought it would be fun to drive their cars on the wood. They climbed on the wood and zoomed their cars around. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch. Danger." + +"Look at me, Lily!" Tim shouted. "I can go very fast on the wood!" + +"Me too, Tim!" Lily said. "This is fun!" + +But then, Tim's car hit a nail and flew off the wood. It landed in a bush and Tim could not see it. + +"Oh no!" Tim cried. "I lost my car! Where is it?" + +He got off the wood and looked for his car in the bush. He could not find it. He felt sad and angry. + +"Lily, help me find my car!" he said. + +But Lily did not hear him. She was still playing on the wood. She was careless too. She did not see that her car was sliding off the wood. It fell on the ground and broke. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "My car is broken! How did that happen?" + +She got off the wood and picked up her car. She saw that it had a big crack and a wheel was missing. She felt sad and angry too. + +"Tim, look at my car!" she said. + +But Tim did not hear her. He was still looking for his car in the bush. He did not find it. + +They both sat on the ground and cried. They had lost their cars. They had been careless. They wished they had not played on the wood. They wished they had looked after their toys better. They learned a lesson. +Sam liked to play in his room with his toys. He had cars, trains, blocks, and a big furry bear. He called his bear Bobo and hugged him every night. Bobo was his best friend and kept him safe from bad dreams. + +One night, Sam heard a noise under his bed. He was scared and pulled the covers over his head. He whispered to Bobo, "What is that? Is it a monster?" Bobo did not answer, but Sam felt him squeeze his hand. Sam peeked out from the covers and saw two big eyes glowing in the dark. He screamed and hid again. + +The eyes blinked and moved closer to the bed. Sam heard a growl and felt something touch his foot. He kicked and cried, "Go away, monster! Leave me alone!" He wished his mom or dad would come and help him. He held Bobo tighter and hoped the monster would go away. + +But the monster did not go away. It climbed on the bed and sniffed Sam's face. Sam felt its wet nose and its furry fur. He opened his eyes and saw the monster. It was not a monster at all. It was his dog, Spot. Spot licked his cheek and wagged his tail. He wanted to play with Sam and Bobo. + +Sam laughed and hugged Spot. He was not scared anymore. He realized that the noise under his bed was Spot digging for his bone. He said, "You silly dog, you scared me. You are not a monster, you are my friend." He gave Spot his bone and let him sleep on the bed with him and Bobo. He was happy and fell asleep with a smile. +Lily liked to visit her grandma every week. Grandma lived in a big house with a garden and a cat. Lily loved to play with the cat and help grandma with the flowers. + +One day, it was very cold and windy. Lily put on her coat and hat and gloves. She wanted to keep warm. She said goodbye to her mom and dad and got in the car with grandma. They drove to the big house. + +But when they got there, Lily saw something bad. The cat was outside, shivering and scared. He had no coat or hat or gloves. He looked very sad. Lily felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. + +She got out of the car and ran to the cat. She took off one of her gloves and put it on the cat's head. She said, "Here, kitty, this will make you feel better. It is my glove. You can have it." + +The cat looked at Lily with big eyes. He purred and rubbed his head on her hand. He liked the glove. He felt warm and happy. Lily smiled and hugged him. She said, "You are welcome, kitty. I love you." + +Grandma saw what Lily did. She was proud of her. She said, "Lily, you are very kind and generous. You gave your glove to the cat. That was not easy. That was difficult. But you did it anyway. You are a good girl." + +Lily felt happy. She said, "Thank you, grandma. I love you too. And I love the cat. He is my friend. Can we play with him now?" + +Grandma nodded and smiled. She said, "Of course, dear. Let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. And maybe we can find another glove for you." + +Lily and the cat followed grandma into the house. They had a nice visit. They played and drank and talked. They were warm and cozy. They were a happy family. +Sam had a loyal dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with Sam and follow him everywhere. Spot also loved to chew on Sam's shoes. He thought they were his toys. + +One day, Sam's mom bought him a new pair of shoes. They were blue and shiny and had a star on them. Sam was very happy and put them on right away. He wanted to show them to his friends at the park. + +But Spot saw the new shoes and wanted to play with them too. He ran after Sam and grabbed one of the shoes with his teeth. He pulled and tugged and ran away with it. + +Sam was very sad and angry. He shouted at Spot and chased him. He wanted his new shoe back. He said, "Spot, no! That is my shoe! You can't have it! It is not your toy!" + +Spot did not understand. He thought Sam wanted to play with him. He wagged his tail and ran around with the shoe. He thought it was a fun game. + +Sam's mom saw what was happening and came to help. She took the shoe from Spot and gave it back to Sam. She said, "Spot, bad dog! You can't chew on Sam's shoes! They are not your toys! They are his own shoes! He needs them to walk and run and play!" + +She also gave Spot a bone and said, "This is your toy! You can chew on this! It is your own bone! It is good for your teeth and your tummy!" + +Spot was happy with his bone and left the shoes alone. He learned not to chew on Sam's shoes anymore. He was still a loyal dog and loved Sam very much. Sam forgave Spot and hugged him. He said, "Spot, good dog! You are my best friend! I love you!" + +They went to the park together and had a lot of fun. Sam showed his new shoes to his friends and they liked them too. Spot played with his bone and other dogs. They were both happy. +Tommy loved to watch cartoons on TV. He liked the funny animals and the bright colors. He always laughed when they did silly things. He had a big bowl of cereal and milk for breakfast. He liked to chew the crunchy flakes and feel them in his mouth. + +One morning, he was watching his favorite cartoon. It was about a cheerful dog and a grumpy cat. The dog always wanted to play and the cat always wanted to nap. They had funny adventures together. Tommy smiled and giggled as he watched. + +"Tommy, time to brush your teeth!" his mom called from the bathroom. Tommy did not want to stop watching. He wanted to see what the dog and the cat would do next. He ignored his mom and kept chewing his cereal. + +"Tommy, did you hear me?" his mom asked again. She came to the living room and saw Tommy on the couch. He had cereal all over his face and his bowl was empty. He was still watching the cartoon. + +"Mommy, look! The dog is chasing the cat!" Tommy said. He pointed at the TV. He thought it was very funny. + +"Tommy, you need to brush your teeth now. The cartoon will be over soon. You can watch it again later." his mom said. She turned off the TV and took his bowl. She was not angry, but she was firm. + +Tommy was sad. He wanted to watch more. He pouted and followed his mom to the bathroom. He did not like to brush his teeth. He thought it was boring. + +"Tommy, brushing your teeth is important. It keeps them clean and healthy. You don't want to have cavities, do you?" his mom said. She gave him his toothbrush and toothpaste. She helped him to brush his teeth. + +Tommy did not answer. He brushed his teeth slowly and reluctantly. He made a face when he tasted the minty toothpaste. He spit it out and rinsed his mouth. + +"Good job, Tommy. Now you have a nice smile. Let me see." his mom said. She smiled and hugged him. She was proud of him. + +Tommy smiled back. He felt better. He liked his mom's hug. He said, "Mommy, can I watch the cartoon again?" + +"Sure, Tommy. But only for a little while. Then we have to get ready for school." his mom said. She turned on the TV and found the cartoon. It was still on. + +Tommy was happy. He jumped on the couch and watched the cartoon. He laughed and clapped his hands. He forgot about his cereal and his teeth. He only cared about the cheerful dog and the grumpy cat. He loved them. +Sara and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were in a castle and the furniture was their throne and their bed. They put a blanket over the couch and made a tent. They had some cookies and juice for their snack. + +"Let's taste the cookies," Sara said. "They are sweet and crunchy." + +"OK," Ben said. "But don't make a mess. Mom will be mad if we spill the juice on the furniture." + +They ate their cookies and drank their juice. They were happy and full. They decided to play some more. They got out their toys and made some noise. + +But they did not see that the juice had spilled on the floor. It made a big wet spot. It was slippery and sticky. + +Sara got up and ran to get her doll. She stepped on the wet spot. She slipped and fell. She hit her head on the table. She cried out loud. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Sara said. "It hurts! It hurts!" + +Ben heard her cry. He ran to help her. He also stepped on the wet spot. He also slipped and fell. He landed on the couch. He knocked over the blanket and the tent. He made a big mess. + +"Oof! Oof! Oof!" Ben said. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" + +Mom heard the noise. She came to the living room. She saw the wet spot, the spilled juice, the broken cookies, the toys, the blanket, the couch, and the children. She was not happy. + +"What happened here?" Mom said. "Why is everything wet and dirty?" + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They felt bad. They knew they had done something wrong. They wished they had been more careful. +Lily and Sam were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. It was a warm day and the sun was bright. + +"Look, Lily, look!" Sam said, pointing to the water. "There are jellyfish in the water! They are so pretty and shiny!" + +Lily looked and saw the jellyfish. They were pink and purple and blue and they moved like balloons. She wanted to touch them and play with them. + +"Can we go and see the jellyfish, mom?" Lily asked. + +"No, Lily, no," mom said. "Jellyfish are not for playing. They can hurt you with their stings. They can make you cry and feel bad. You have to stay away from them." + +"But they are so pretty, mom," Lily said. "They look like toys." + +"They are not toys, Lily," mom said. "They are animals. They live in the water and they need the water. We have to respect them and leave them alone. We can look at them from here, but we cannot touch them or take them out of the water." + +Lily was sad. She wanted to play with the jellyfish. She thought they would be her friends. She did not listen to mom. She waited until mom and dad were busy and she ran to the water. She saw a jellyfish near the shore and she reached out to grab it. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily screamed. The jellyfish stung her hand and it hurt a lot. It felt like fire and needles. She dropped the jellyfish and ran back to mom and dad. + +Mom and dad saw Lily crying and holding her hand. They saw the red marks on her skin. They knew what happened. + +"Lily, what did you do?" mom asked. + +"I-I-I wanted to play with the jellyfish, mom," Lily sobbed. "But it hurt me, mom. It hurt me so much." + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry you got hurt. But you should have listened to me. I told you jellyfish are not for playing. They can hurt you with their stings. You have to be careful and stay away from them." + +Dad got some water and some cream and put them on Lily's hand. He said, "Lily, you have to learn to respect the animals. They are not toys. They have their own lives and their own needs. You cannot send them away from their home or take them out of their water. You have to let them be and enjoy them from a distance." + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, dad. I learned my lesson. I will not touch the jellyfish again. I will respect them and leave them alone." + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. That's very good. We love you and we want you to be safe and happy. And we want the jellyfish to be safe and happy too." + +The end. +Ben and Lily were going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They were very happy because they were going to fly in a big plane. They had their bags and their toys and their snacks. + +At the airport, they saw many people and many planes. They also saw a big dog with a vest. The dog was working with a man. The man said the dog was a helper. He said the dog could smell things that were bad or dangerous. + +Ben and Lily wanted to pet the dog. They asked the man if they could. The man said yes, but they had to be gentle and quiet. Ben and Lily went to the dog and said hello. The dog wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was very soft and warm. + +Ben and Lily rubbed the dog's ears and belly. They told him he was a good boy and a good helper. The dog made a funny noise. He sounded like he was laughing. Ben and Lily laughed too. They thought the dog was very funny and very nice. + +Mom and Dad came to get Ben and Lily. They said it was time to go to their plane. Ben and Lily said goodbye to the dog and the man. They thanked them for letting them pet the dog. The dog barked and wagged his tail. The man smiled and waved. Ben and Lily went to their plane with Mom and Dad. They were excited to fly in the sky. They hoped they would see the dog again. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to do crafts. They had many papers, scissors, crayons and glue to make things. One day, they wanted to make a big picture of a farm with animals and plants. They cut out shapes of cows, pigs, chickens, trees and flowers from the papers. They used crayons to color them. + +"Let's glue them on this big paper," Sara said. "It will be a nice farm." + +"OK," Ben said. "I will pour the glue on the paper. You stick the shapes on it." + +Ben took the bottle of glue and started to pour it on the paper. But he poured too much. The glue was everywhere. It dripped on the table, on the floor, on his hands and on Sara's hair. + +"Ben, stop!" Sara shouted. "You are making a mess!" + +But Ben did not stop. He thought it was funny. He was playful, but not in a good way. He poured more glue on Sara's head. She screamed and cried. + +"Ben, you are mean!" Sara said. "You ruined our farm and my hair!" + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the glue and the twins. She was angry and sad. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Mom asked. "Why did you pour glue on Sara and the paper?" + +Ben did not answer. He knew he was wrong. He felt sorry. + +"Sara, are you OK?" Mom asked. "Let me help you clean your hair." + +Mom took Sara to the bathroom and washed her hair. She used shampoo and water to get rid of the glue. It took a long time and it hurt. + +"Mom, I don't like glue," Sara said. "It is sticky and icky." + +"I know, honey," Mom said. "Glue is good for crafts, but not for playing. You have to be careful and use it only a little bit." + +Mom dried Sara's hair and hugged her. She took her back to the room where Ben was waiting. + +"Ben, you have to say sorry to Sara," Mom said. "You have to learn to be nice and share. Glue is not a toy. It can hurt people and things." + +Ben looked at Sara. He saw her sad face and her wet hair. He felt bad. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," Ben said. "I was silly. I won't pour glue on you again. Can we still be friends?" + +Sara looked at Ben. She saw his sorry face and his sticky hands. She felt better. + +"It's OK, Ben," Sara said. "I forgive you. We can still be friends. But next time, let's use less glue." + +They hugged and smiled. Mom smiled too. She helped them clean the table and the floor. She gave them new paper and glue. They made a new farm, but this time, they used only a little bit of glue. They had fun and they were happy. They learned to be kind and careful. +Lily and Max were twins who loved cookies. They liked to eat cookies after dinner, but sometimes they ate too many and had no room for milk. One night, they ate all the cookies in the jar and hid the empty jar under the bed. + +"Mom will be mad when she finds out," Lily said. + +"Shh, don't tell her. Maybe she won't notice," Max said. + +They brushed their teeth and went to bed, hoping Mom would not look for the jar. + +That night, Lily and Max had a dream. They dreamed that they were in a big forest full of cookies. There were chocolate cookies, peanut butter cookies, oatmeal cookies, and more. They ran around and picked the cookies they liked and ate them. + +"Yum, these cookies are so good," Lily said. + +"I know, and there are so many of them," Max said. + +They ate and ate until they felt sick. Then they heard a loud voice. + +"Who ate all my cookies?" the voice said. + +They looked up and saw a giant cookie monster. He had big eyes, a big mouth, and big teeth. He looked angry and hungry. + +"Uh-oh, we're in trouble," Lily said. + +"Run, run, run!" Max said. + +They tried to run away, but the cookie monster was faster. He reached out his hand and grabbed them. + +"Help, help, help!" they screamed. + +They woke up from their dream and saw Mom standing by their bed. She looked worried and sad. + +"What's wrong, kids? You were screaming in your sleep," she said. + +Lily and Max felt sorry for eating all the cookies and lying to Mom. They decided to be honest and tell her the truth. + +"Mom, we ate all the cookies in the jar and hid it under the bed. We're sorry, Mom. We had a bad dream about a cookie monster who chased us and caught us. We're sorry, Mom," they said. + +Mom hugged them and kissed them. + +"I'm glad you told me the truth, kids. I'm not mad at you, but I'm disappointed. Eating too many cookies is not good for you, and lying is not nice. Next time, you have to ask me before you take any cookies, and you have to share them with each other. Do you understand?" she said. + +Lily and Max nodded and said yes. + +"OK, then. I love you, kids. Now go back to sleep and have sweet dreams. No more cookie monsters, OK?" she said. + +She tucked them in and turned off the light. + +Lily and Max felt better and said sorry to each other. + +"I love you, Lily," Max said. + +"I love you, Max," Lily said. + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of rainbows and flowers and puppies. And no more cookie monsters. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big mirror in the hall. It is shiny and bright. They see their faces in the mirror. + +"Look, Tom, I have a red hat!" Lily says. She points to her hat in the mirror. + +"I see, Lily, you have a red hat. It is nice. I have a blue shirt." Tom says. He points to his shirt in the mirror. + +They smile and laugh. They make funny faces in the mirror. They have fun. + +Then, Lily sees a scratch on the mirror. It is long and dark. She feels sad. + +"Oh, no, Tom, the mirror is broken. It has a scratch. Who did it?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know, Lily. Maybe someone was not careful. Maybe they hit the mirror with something." Tom says. + +He looks around. He sees a sticker book on the table. It has many colorful stickers. He has an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, I have a sticker book. Do you want to use it?" Tom offers. + +He gives the sticker book to Lily. She opens it. She sees many stickers. She likes them. + +"Wow, Tom, thank you. You are very kind. What can we do with the stickers?" Lily asks. + +"We can use the stickers to cover the scratch. Then, the mirror will look nice again." Tom says. + +He peels off a sticker. It is a star. He puts it on the scratch. Lily peels off another sticker. It is a flower. She puts it next to the star. They use more stickers. They cover the scratch. They make a beautiful pattern. + +They look at the mirror. They see their faces and the stickers. They are happy. + +"Look, Tom, we fixed the mirror. It is shiny and bright again. And it has stars and flowers. It is pretty." Lily says. + +"Yes, Lily, we fixed the mirror. It is shiny and bright. And it has stars and flowers. It is pretty. And we did it together. We are good friends." Tom says. + +They hug and smile. They are proud of their work. They are kind and helpful. They are happy. +Lily and Ben love to go to the lake with Mom and Dad. They have a big kayak that is red and yellow. They put on life jackets and helmets and get in the kayak. Mom and Dad paddle and Lily and Ben look at the water and the trees and the birds. + +One day, they see a big fish jump out of the water. It is shiny and wet and makes a splash. Lily and Ben laugh and clap their hands. They want to see the fish again. Mom and Dad smile and paddle closer to the fish. They see the fish jump again and again. It is like the fish is saying hello. + +Lily and Ben are very happy. They feel the sun on their faces and the wind in their hair. They hear the water and the birds and the fish. They hug Mom and Dad and say thank you. They are a cheerful family. They love to kayak. +Tom and Lily liked to play outside. They had a big red ball that they could kick and throw. One day, they saw a hill near their house. They wanted to roll the ball down the hill and see how fast it would go. + +They ran to the hill with the ball. Tom went first. He put the ball on the top of the hill and gave it a push. The ball went down the hill very fast. It bounced and rolled and made a loud noise. Tom and Lily laughed and clapped. + +Then it was Lily's turn. She put the ball on the top of the hill and gave it a push. But the ball did not go down the hill. It went to the side and into the woods. Lily was sad. She wanted her ball back. + +Tom and Lily ran after the ball. They went into the woods and looked for it. They heard a growl. They saw a big dog. The dog was fierce. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. It had the ball in its mouth. It did not want to give it back. + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know what to do. They wanted to run away, but they also wanted their ball. They wished they had not gone to the hill. They wished they had stayed at home. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toys on the floor. Sara has a doll and Tom has a car. They make noises and pretend to have fun. + +"Look, my doll can seat on the chair!" Sara says. She puts her doll on a small chair and makes her talk. "Hello, I am Anna. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Tom nods and drives his car near the chair. "Hi, I am Ben. I like your chair. Can I seat on it too?" + +Sara shakes her head. "No, you can't. It is only for dolls. You have to seat on the floor." + +Tom feels sad. He wants to seat on the chair too. He thinks it looks more comfortable than the floor. He tries to take the chair from Sara, but she holds it tight. + +"Stop it! It is mine!" Sara shouts. She pushes Tom away and he falls on the floor. He starts to cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sara and Tom on the floor, with the chair and the toys. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" Mom asks. She picks up Tom and hugs him. "Are you okay, Tom?" + +Tom nods and wipes his tears. He points at the chair and says, "I want to seat on the chair too." + +Mom looks at Sara and says, "Sara, do you think it is nice to keep the chair for yourself? Don't you want to share with your brother?" + +Sara lowers her head and says, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Tom. I was not nice. You can seat on the chair too." + +Mom smiles and says, "That's good, Sara. Sharing is caring. Why don't you both seat on the chair and play together?" + +Sara and Tom agree and seat on the chair. They hug each other and say, "We are sorry. We love you." + +Mom says, "I love you too. Now, are you ready for a snack?" + +Sara and Tom say, "Yes, we are ready!" + +They leave the toys on the floor and follow Mom to the kitchen. They are happy and hungry. +Jill liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She liked to serve food to her dad and her brother. She liked to make them happy with her cooking. But there was one thing she did not like: celery. She thought celery was yucky and bitter. She did not want to eat it or touch it. + +One day, her mom asked her to serve the soup. Jill was happy to do it. She ladled the soup into the bowls and carried them to the table. But then she saw something green in the soup. It was celery! Her mom had put celery in the soup. Jill felt angry and sad. She did not want to serve celery soup. + +"Mom, why did you put celery in the soup?" Jill asked. "I don't like celery. It's yucky and bitter." + +"Jill, celery is good for you. It's healthy and mild. It makes the soup taste better. You should try it. You might like it." Her mom said. + +"No, I don't want to try it. I don't want to serve it. I want to throw it away." Jill said. She was about to dump the soup in the trash when her dad stopped her. + +"Jill, stop. That's not nice. You should not waste food. You should be grateful for what you have. You should serve the soup to your brother and me. We like celery. We want to eat it." Her dad said. + +Jill looked at her dad and her brother. They looked hungry and happy. They did not mind the celery. They wanted to eat the soup. Jill felt sorry and ashamed. She realized she was being selfish and rude. She decided to serve the soup to her dad and her brother. She said sorry to her mom. + +"Mom, I'm sorry. I was wrong. I will serve the soup. Maybe I will try it too. Maybe it's not so yucky and bitter." Jill said. + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said she was proud of her. She said she loved her. She said she could have some cheese and crackers instead of celery if she wanted. Jill felt happy and loved. She served the soup and ate some cheese and crackers. She even tried a little bit of celery. It was not so bad. It was mild and crunchy. She did not love it, but she did not hate it. She learned something new. She learned to serve and to try. +Poppy was a little dog who loved to play. She liked to run, jump, and chase balls. But she also liked to cut things with her sharp teeth. She cut her toys, her bed, and sometimes even her owner's shoes. + +One day, Poppy saw a big red flower in the garden. It was very pretty and smelled good. Poppy wanted to cut it and take it to her owner. She ran to the flower and bit it hard. But the flower was not soft like her toys. It was prickly and hurt her mouth. Poppy yelped and let go of the flower. + +"Poppy, what are you doing?" her owner asked. He came to the garden and saw the flower and Poppy's mouth. He was not happy. He picked up Poppy and took her inside. He gave her some water and a treat. He also gave her a bandage for her mouth. + +"Poppy, you should not cut flowers. They are not for you. They are for bees and birds and people to enjoy. You have many toys to cut and play with. And if you are hungry, you can ask me for food. I love you, Poppy, but you have to be careful and good," he said. + +Poppy licked his face and wagged her tail. She was sorry for cutting the flower. She was not hungry anymore. She just wanted to make her owner happy. She decided to be a good dog and not cut things that were not hers. She cuddled with her owner and fell asleep. She dreamed of playing with her toys and chasing balls. She was happy. +Ben and Lily liked to go for walks with their dog Spot. They lived near a big valley with many trees and flowers. Sometimes they saw birds and rabbits and other animals. + +One day, they decided to explore a new part of the valley. They followed a path that went up and down and around. They saw a big rock that looked like a nose. They saw a small stream that made a bubbling sound. They saw a yellow butterfly that flew near them. + +"Look, Spot, a butterfly!" Lily said. She tried to catch it with her hand, but it was too fast. She laughed and ran after it. + +Ben saw a big stick on the ground. He picked it up and pretended it was a flute. He put it to his mouth and tried to make a sound. He blew hard, but nothing came out. He blew softer, and he heard a whistle. + +"Wow, I can whistle with this stick!" Ben said. He whistled louder and louder. He whistled a song that he learned at school. + +Lily heard Ben's whistle and came back. She saw him with the stick and smiled. + +"That's a funny stick, Ben. Can I try it?" she asked. + +"Sure, Lily. Here you go." Ben gave her the stick. Lily put it to her mouth and whistled too. She whistled a different song that she liked. + +Spot heard their whistles and barked. He wagged his tail and ran to them. He licked their faces and made them giggle. + +They whistled and laughed and played with Spot. They had a lot of fun in the valley. They did not want to go home. But soon the sun was going down and it was getting dark. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to go back," their mom called from the other side of the valley. She heard their whistles and saw them waving. + +"OK, mom, we're coming," Ben and Lily said. They put the stick back on the ground and said goodbye to the butterfly. They held hands and followed Spot back to their mom. + +They told her about their adventure and what they saw and heard. She listened and smiled and hugged them. + +They were happy and tired. They had a good day in the valley. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey was very strong. He liked to swing from tree to tree using a rope. One day, the monkey saw a banana on the other side of a river. He wanted the banana, but he didn't know how to get across the river. + +Then, the monkey saw a log. He got an idea! He balanced on the log and used the rope to pull himself across the river. The monkey was very happy when he got the banana. He ate it all up and then swung back to his tree. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him an apple to eat while he played. + +Timmy was having so much fun playing that he forgot about the apple. A little while later, Timmy's friend Tommy saw the apple and asked, "Can I have a bite?" + +Timmy replied, "Sure, you can have it all!" Tommy was so happy and said, "Thanks, Timmy! You're so kind!" + +Timmy smiled and continued playing with his friends at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear who lived in the forest. One day, the bear was very hungry and he wanted to eat some food. He looked around but couldn't find any food to eat. Then, he saw a man who was grilling some meat on a grill. The bear went to the man and asked him for some food. The man was kind and provided the bear with some grilled meat. The bear was very happy and ate the food. After eating, the bear thanked the man and went back to his home in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a big puddle and she wanted to jump in it. But her mom said, "No Lily, you will get wet and catch a cold." + +Lily wondered why getting wet was bad. She asked her mom, "Why can't I play in the puddle? I like getting wet!" Her mom replied, "Because you will get sick and have to stay in bed." + +Lily saw a boy playing in the puddle. He had a toy truck with a broken handle. She went over to him and asked, "Can I help you fix your truck?" The boy said, "Yes, please!" Lily found a stick and used it as a handle for the truck. The boy was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she was playing on the swings when she suddenly fell down and hurt her knee. + +"Ouch! It hurts!" cried Lily. + +Her friend, Tommy, came running over. "Are you okay, Lily?" he asked. + +"I fell off the swing and now my knee has an itch," replied Lily. + +Tommy took a look at her knee and said, "Don't worry, it's not too bad. You'll feel good again soon." + +Lily smiled and felt better knowing her friend was there to help her. From then on, she made sure to be extra careful when playing on the swings. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was always hungry and loved to eat. One day, he was walking in the park when he saw something shiny on the ground. He went closer to see what it was, and it appeared to be a piece of metal. + +Spot was curious and picked it up with his mouth. Suddenly, he felt a strange sensation in his tummy. He didn't feel hungry anymore! He realized that the metal piece had made him feel full. + +Spot was happy and went back to his owner's house with his new treasure. He showed it to his owner, who was surprised to see a piece of metal in Spot's mouth. But Spot was proud of his find and felt very special. From that day on, he was never hungry again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a forest with lots of trees, flowers, and animals. One day, Tweety wanted to play with her friends, but they were all busy. She felt sad and alone. + +Suddenly, she saw a little bunny hopping by. Tweety asked the bunny if he wanted to join her in playing. The bunny said yes and they played together all day long. + +When Tweety's other friends saw her playing with the bunny, they felt ashamed that they hadn't made time for her. They apologized and joined in on the fun. From that day on, Tweety knew that even if her friends were busy, she could always find someone else to join in on the fun. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very poor and didn't have much to eat. One day, he saw a rich man walking down the street. The rich man had shiny shoes and a fancy hat. Timmy wished he could be rich like the man. + +Later that day, Timmy's neighbor gave him an old iron. Timmy was happy to receive the iron and decided to sell it. He went to the market and sold the iron for a few coins. With the coins, he bought some food to eat. + +The next day, the rich man came back to the market. He saw Timmy and remembered him from the day before. The rich man was impressed that Timmy had used the iron to make money. He gave Timmy a job at his factory and Timmy became rich too. + +The moral of the story is that even small things like an old iron can help you become rich if you use them wisely. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweet. Tweet liked to play with twigs and build nests. One day, Tweet found a weird twig that was shaped like a spiral. Tweet thought it was the coolest twig ever and decided to use it for his nest. + +But then, a big storm came and blew Tweet's nest away. Tweet was sad and didn't know what to do. So, Tweet decided to plan a new nest and use the weird spiral twig again. + +Tweet worked hard to build a new nest, but unfortunately, the weird spiral twig wasn't strong enough to hold it together. The nest fell apart and Tweet was left without a home. Tweet felt very sad and wished he had used a stronger twig instead. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, his mom brought him a big package. Timmy was so happy and excited to open it. He tore the paper and found a famous toy inside. He was so happy and played with it all day long. + +Days passed by and Timmy got bored of the famous toy. He wanted a new one. So, he went to his mom and asked for a new toy. His mom said, "Timmy, you have so many toys already. You need to remove some of them if you want a new one." + +Timmy thought about it and realized his mom was right. He went to his toy box and removed some of his old toys. He gave them to his little cousin who was very happy to receive them. Timmy learned that it's good to share and that having too many things can make us unhappy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to do something very important. She asked him to clean up his toys and put them away. + +Timmy didn't want to do it because he was having too much fun. But his mom reminded him that it was important to be humble and help out around the house. So, Timmy decided to do what his mom asked and clean up his toys. + +As he was cleaning, he noticed a wire on the floor. He picked it up and asked his mom what it was for. His mom explained that wires are used to connect things together, like a puzzle. Timmy thought that was really cool and decided to learn more about wires. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to do what your parents ask you to do, even if you don't want to. And sometimes, you might learn something new and exciting along the way! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, Timmy saw a man walking around looking for something. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can I be helpful?" asked Timmy. + +"Yes, please. I lost my stamp on the way to the post office. It's very important," said the man. + +Timmy and the man walked around the park looking for the stamp. After a while, Timmy found it and gave it back to the man. + +"Thank you so much! You were very helpful," said the man. + +Timmy felt proud of himself for helping someone. He went back to playing at the park with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink tea with her mommy every day. One day, Lily's mommy made her a cup of blueberry tea. Lily felt happy when she saw the blue tea in her cup. + +Lily's mommy asked her, "How does the tea taste, Lily?" Lily replied, "It tastes yummy, mommy! I feel happy when I drink it." + +As Lily drank her tea, she noticed that her favorite blue teddy bear was missing. She asked her mommy, "Mommy, where is my blue teddy bear?" + +Her mommy replied, "I think it's in your toy box, Lily. Let's go find it!" And so, Lily and her mommy went to find her blue teddy bear. They found it in the toy box and Lily felt happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles liked to swim and play with his fish friends. One day, Bubbles saw a jellyfish in the water. The jellyfish looked bad and scary. Bubbles started to shiver because he was so scared. + +But then, Bubbles remembered what his mom had told him. She said that jellyfish are not so bad and they just want to be left alone. So, Bubbles swam away from the jellyfish and continued to play with his friends. + +From that day on, Bubbles was not so scared of jellyfish anymore. He knew that they were just another creature in the big ocean and they didn't want to hurt him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the moon at night. One day, Lily met a boy named Tom. Tom was very rude and made fun of Lily's favorite toy. + +Lily didn't like how Tom was acting, but she wanted to be friends with him. They played together for a while, but Tom kept being rude. Lily started to regret playing with him. + +That night, Lily looked up at the moon and wished she had played with someone nicer. The moon seemed to glow brighter, and Lily felt like it was trying to tell her something. The next day, Lily met a new friend who was kind and fun to play with. She was glad she had listened to the moon's advice and didn't play with Tom anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden with her toys. One day, she saw that her favorite toy was broken. It made her feel sad and lonely. + +But Lily had an idea. She went to her dad and asked him to fix her toy. Her dad said "Sure, I can fix it for you!" + +Lily was very happy that her dad could fix her toy. She ran back to her garden to play with her newly fixed toy. From that day on, Lily knew that whenever something was broken, her dad would be there to fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale swimming in the ocean. The whale was very happy and playful. One day, a little fish got stuck in the whale's mouth. The whale didn't mean to hurt the fish, but it couldn't spit it out. + +The whale felt very sad and thoughtful. It didn't know what to do. Suddenly, something terrible happened. The whale got sick and couldn't swim anymore. The little fish was still stuck in its mouth and it couldn't breathe. + +Sadly, the whale and the fish both died. The other fish in the ocean were very sad and missed their friend. They wished they could have helped the whale and the fish, but it was too late. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink blouse every day. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a bird stuck in a tree. She felt guilty for not helping the bird. So, she climbed up the tree to save the bird. + +When Lily got home, her mom noticed that her blouse was dirty. Lily told her mom about how she saved the bird and her mom was very proud of her. She washed Lily's blouse and hung it up to dry. + +From that day on, Lily wore her pink blouse with pride, knowing that she had done something good by saving the bird. And every time she looked at her blouse, she remembered the feeling of helping someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty jewel that she loved very much. One day, Lily's little brother came and took her jewel without asking. Lily felt frustrated and sad. + +She tried to take the jewel back, but her brother wouldn't give it back. So, Lily decided to wrap a present for her brother. She put a toy inside and gave it to him. + +When her brother opened the present, he was happy and forgot about the jewel. Lily was happy too because she made her brother smile. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's better to give than to receive. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved airplanes and always dreamed of being a pilot. One day, Timmy went to the airport with his mommy and saw a big airplane. He wanted to see inside, so his mommy asked the pilot if they could open the door. + +The pilot was very nice and honest. He said yes and opened the door for Timmy and his mommy. Inside the airplane, Timmy saw lots of seats and a big window. He was so happy that he could see inside the airplane and thanked the pilot for being so kind. + +After that day, Timmy knew he wanted to be a pilot even more. He promised to always be honest and kind like the pilot who let him see inside the airplane. +Once upon a time, there was a big, huge van. It was so big that it could fit many toys and children inside. One day, a man came with a sharp tool and tried to cut the van. The children inside were scared and cried for help, but no one heard them. + +The man succeeded in cutting the van and all the toys and children fell out. They were hurt and sad. The man took all the toys and left the children alone. The children were left with no toys to play with and no van to take them home. + +From that day on, the children learned to never trust strangers and to always be careful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bean. The bean was very small and it lived in a garden. One day, the bean wanted to grow big and strong, but it was very difficult. The bean tried and tried, but it couldn't grow. + +Then, one day in spring, the sun came out and the rain fell down. The bean felt happy and it started to grow. It grew and grew until it was the biggest bean in the garden. The other plants were amazed at how big and strong the little bean had become. + +From that day on, the little bean was no longer little. It was a big, strong bean that everyone admired. And the bean was happy because it had grown big and strong, even though it was difficult. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she saw a cute puppy on the street. The puppy looked harmless and friendly, so Lily decided to hold it. The puppy licked her face and wagged its tail happily. + +Suddenly, a man came up to Lily and told her that the puppy was not hers to hold. The man said the puppy belonged to his friend who was looking for it. Lily felt sad and scared. She didn't want to get in trouble for holding the puppy. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. It's not okay to hold things that don't belong to you. It's important to ask permission first. The man was kind and understanding, and he even gave Lily a sausage as a reward for doing the right thing. From that day on, Lily always asked before holding anything that wasn't hers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but she was always bored. One day, she went up to the attic to look for something fun to do. The attic was a dark and scary place, but Lily was brave. + +As she was looking through old boxes, she found a toy that made her very excited. It was a stuffed bunny that she used to play with when she was a baby. Lily hugged the bunny tightly and felt very happy. + +But then, she heard a noise and felt scared again. She wanted to leave the attic, but she couldn't find the way out. She felt miserable and started to cry. But then, her mom came to rescue her and took her back to her room. Lily felt safe and happy again, with her stuffed bunny by her side. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly high up in the sky and sing songs to all the animals below. One day, Tweetie saw a chimney and decided to land on it. The chimney was very high and Tweetie felt scared. + +Suddenly, a friendly squirrel came by and said, "Hello Tweetie! Why are you sitting on that high chimney?" + +"I'm scared," Tweetie replied. "I don't know how to fly down." + +The squirrel nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you." But just as the squirrel was about to help Tweetie, a gust of wind blew and the little birdie fell off the chimney. Sadly, Tweetie didn't survive the fall. + +The squirrel felt very sad and said, "Rest in peace, little birdie." And from that day on, the squirrel always remembered the little birdie who loved to sing high up in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. While they were playing, Lily saw a pretty butterfly and started chasing it. She ran and ran until she forgot where her mom was. + +Lily looked around and saw that the sun was setting in the west. She knew that she needed to find her mom before it got dark. She saw a man walking his dog and asked him if he had seen her mom. The man said no, but he would help her look. + +They walked and walked until they saw a light shining in the distance. Lily recognized the light and ran towards it. It was her dad with a flashlight looking for her. When they finally found each other, Lily hugged her dad tightly and promised never to forget to stay close to her mom again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new room with a big bed and a cozy rug. She loved her new room so much that she would spend hours playing with her toys. + +One day, Lily sat on her bed and looked around her room. She wondered what she could do to make it even more special. She thought and thought until she had an idea. She ran to her mom and asked if they could paint the walls a pretty color. + +Her mom thought it was a great idea and they went to the store to pick out a new color. They came home and painted the walls a beautiful shade of pink. Lily was so happy with her new room and she knew it was the best room in the whole wide world. +Once upon a time, there was an old car. The car was very dirty and needed some oil. The car said, "I need some oil to run." + +A little boy heard the car and said, "I can solve your problem. I have some oil in my garage." + +The little boy went to his garage and found some oil. He poured the oil into the old car and said, "Now you can run again!" + +The old car was very happy and said, "Thank you, little boy. You solved my problem." + +The little boy smiled and said, "You're welcome, old car." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her dog, Max. They walked down a path that zigzagged through the woods. + +As they were walking, they saw a big, disgusting spider. Lily said, "Ew, that spider is so gross!" Max barked at the spider, but it didn't move. Lily wanted to get a closer look, so she tried to stretch her arm out to touch it. + +Suddenly, the spider jumped and bit Lily on the hand. She started to feel sick and her hand became very swollen. Max barked and barked, but there was no one around to help. Lily and Max had to walk all the way back home, and Lily had to go to the hospital. It was a very scary day for Lily and Max. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his cube. His cube was red and blue and had six sides. Timmy would stack it up and knock it down over and over again. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he understood why it was important to share his toys with his friends. Timmy thought about it for a moment and then nodded his head. "Sharing is good," he said. + +Later that day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy showed him his cube and they played together. They took turns stacking it up and knocking it down. Timmy felt happy that he could share his cube and have a good time with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Crabby. Crabby loved to explore the ocean and find new things. One day, Crabby met a friendly fish named Fishy. + +"Hello, Fishy! What are you doing?" asked Crabby. + +"I'm looking for food. Do you want to come with me?" replied Fishy. + +"Yes, please! I'm hungry too," said Crabby. + +Fishy and Crabby swam together and found some tasty seaweed. Fishy gave some to Crabby and they both ate happily. + +"Thank you for giving me some seaweed, Fishy. You are very kind," said Crabby. + +"No problem, Crabby. It's good to be independent, but sometimes it's nice to have a friend to share with," said Fishy. + +Crabby smiled and felt happy to have a friend like Fishy. They continued to explore the ocean together, giving and sharing along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the park. Suddenly, a big storm came and the wind was very strong. It made the trees shake and the leaves fall down. + +Lily got scared and ran back to her house. She went inside and her mommy gave her a warm hug. Her mommy told her that everything was going to be okay and that the storm would pass soon. + +Lily felt better and snuggled up with her mommy on the couch. They listened to the rain and thunder outside. After a while, the storm went away and the sun came out. Lily was happy again and went back outside to play. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump on his bed, even though his mommy told him not to. One day, Timmy was jumping on his bed when he accidentally knocked over a vase. His mommy was very angry and told him to be more careful. + +The next day, Timmy was jumping on his bed again. He was having so much fun that he didn't notice his favorite toy was stuck under the bed. When he finally stopped jumping, he realized his toy was gone. He looked under the bed and saw that it was stuck. He tried to pull it out, but he couldn't. He was so sad. + +Then, Timmy remembered what his mommy said about being careful. He decided to remove the mattress from the bed to get his toy. When he did, he found his toy and was very happy. From that day on, Timmy was more careful when jumping on his bed and never lost his toy again. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat vegetables, especially cauliflower. One day, Benny went to the farmer's market to buy some cauliflower. He saw a big, regular cauliflower and he wanted to buy it. + +But then, a duck named Ducky came along and said, "Excuse me, Benny. I saw that cauliflower first. Can I please have it?" + +Benny thought about it and decided to yield the cauliflower to Ducky. "Sure, you can have it. I'll find another one," Benny said kindly. + +Ducky was very grateful and said, "Thank you, Benny! You're such a nice bunny!" From that day on, Benny and Ducky became good friends and shared their vegetables with each other. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly and sing, but one day he got stuck in a cage. Tweety was sad and wanted to escape, but the cage was too strong. + +One day, a little girl named Lily saw Tweety and felt bad for him. She asked her mom if she could buy Tweety and set him free. Her mom said yes, and they brought Tweety home. + +Tweety was so happy to be free and he flew away. As he flew, he saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky. He thought it was the most fragile and pretty thing he had ever seen. + +Tweety landed on a branch and started singing. Suddenly, a big bird came and tried to attack him. Tweety was scared and flew away as fast as he could. He finally escaped and felt safe again. +Once upon a time, there was a big and strong man named Bob. He loved to play golf. One day, he went to the golf course with his friends. They played all day long. Bob hit the ball very far, he was mighty! + +As the sun began to set, Bob's friends had to go home. But Bob wanted to keep playing golf. He decided to play by himself. Suddenly, a little bird came and sat on his golf ball. Bob asked the bird to come down, but the bird didn't listen. Bob tried to hit the ball, but he didn't want to hurt the bird. + +So, Bob decided to wait for the bird to fly away. He sat down on the grass and watched the sun go down. The bird finally flew away and Bob hit the ball. It went very far, just like he was mighty! Bob was happy and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a sparkly rock on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends were playing a game of tag. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw a big truck coming towards them. The truck was moving very fast and it looked like it was going to hit them. + +But then, Lily remembered the sparkly rock in her pocket. She took it out and held it up in the air. The rock started to glow and it made the truck stop moving. Everyone was safe. + +After the truck drove away, Lily looked at the sparkly rock. It was now empty, but she knew it had saved her and her friends. From that day on, she always kept the sparkly rock with her, just in case she needed it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean and play with his fish friends. One day, Nemo saw the sun shining bright in the sky. It was big and yellow and made everything look happy. + +Nemo decided to dive deep down to the bottom of the ocean to see what he could find. He saw lots of pretty shells and colorful fish. But then, he saw something scary. It was a big black octopus! Nemo was scared, but he remembered he was a brave fish. He swam away as fast as he could and made it back to his family. + +From that day on, Nemo knew that even though there were scary things in the ocean, he could always be brave and swim away. And whenever he saw the sun shining, he remembered how happy it made him feel. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat had a flag that said "pirate". The pirate boat had a big sail that helped it move in the water. The pirate captain loved to sail the boat and look for treasure. + +One day, the pirate boat saw a small boat with a mixer inside. The mixer was interesting because it made a lot of noise. The pirate captain decided to take the mixer and use it to make some treats. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs to make a cake. The cake was delicious and everyone on the pirate boat was happy. + +After they had their cake, the pirate boat sailed away to find more treasure. The captain was happy because he had found something interesting and useful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always used her crayons to make pretty pictures. One day, Lily saw a big, black dog running in a zigzag pattern. She got worried and wanted to help the dog. + +Lily asked the dog, "Are you lost? Do you need help?" The dog just barked in response. Lily saw a sign that said, "Lost Dog. Reward if found." She knew she had to help the dog find its owner. + +Lily took the dog to the address on the sign. When they arrived, the owner was happy to see his dog and gave Lily a reward. But as they were leaving, the dog suddenly bit Lily. She cried out in pain and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said she would be okay, but Lily was sad that the dog she tried to help hurt her. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy who lived in a big house. Timmy was always getting into trouble. One day, he saw some cheese in a trap. He wanted the cheese, but he didn't want to get trapped. + +Timmy asked his friend, a bird, "How can I get the cheese without getting trapped?" The bird replied, "You can't, Timmy. The trap is there to catch you." + +Timmy thought and thought, and then he had an idea. He could use a stick to get the cheese out of the trap without getting trapped himself. Timmy thanked his friend for the idea and went to get a stick. + +After he got the cheese, Timmy realized that he had made a mess. He asked his friend, "Can you help me tidy up?" The bird said, "Sure, Timmy. I'll help you tidy up." Together, they cleaned up the mess and Timmy learned that it's better to ask for help than to get into trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a big barrel and decided to climb on top of it. But as he climbed, he slipped and fell down. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw that he was okay, but she was very alert and told him that climbing on barrels was dangerous. She explained that he could have hurt himself badly. + +From that day on, Timmy was careful and listened to his mom's warning. He never climbed on the barrel again. The moral of the story is that it's important to be alert and listen to grown-ups when they tell you something is dangerous. +Once upon a time, there was a cow named Betsy. Betsy was very polite and always said "moo" when someone said "hello" to her. One day, Betsy was feeling very happy and wanted to bounce around in the field. + +As she was bouncing, she saw a little girl named Lily. Lily said "hello" to Betsy and Betsy replied with a polite "moo". Lily asked Betsy if she wanted to play with her. Betsy was very excited and said "yes, please!" + +Lily and Betsy played together for a while, bouncing and running around. Suddenly, Betsy stopped bouncing and said "I need to go back to the barn now. Thank you for playing with me, Lily!" Lily replied with a big smile, "You're welcome, Betsy! Let's play again soon!" + +Betsy went back to the barn feeling happy and grateful for her new friend. She knew that being polite and friendly had helped her make a new friend and have a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a beetle named Benny. Benny was very calm and liked to crawl around. One day, Benny met a butterfly named Bella. Bella said, "Hi Benny, can you help me wrap this flower?" Benny said, "Sure, I can help." + +They started to wrap the flower when they heard a loud noise. It was a bird named Billy. Billy wanted to eat Benny and Bella. Benny and Bella were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Benny said, "Let's wrap ourselves in the flower and hide." They quickly wrapped themselves in the flower and waited for the bird to go away. After a while, the bird flew away and Benny and Bella were safe. + +The moral of the story is that when we work together, we can solve problems and stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons and make pretty pictures. One day, she found a pencil that was very sharp. She was very careful with it because she didn't want to hurt herself. + +Lily drew a line on the paper with her sharp pencil. It was a straight line and she was very proud of it. She showed it to her mom and dad, and they said it was a very good line. + +Later that day, Lily put on her comfortable pajamas and went to bed. She snuggled under the covers and felt very cozy. She thought about the sharp pencil and the straight line she drew. She felt happy and fell asleep with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing on the swing in her backyard. Her swing was very special because it was decorated with colorful ribbons. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to play with her. They both went to swing on the swing. Timmy said, "Wow, Lily! Your swing is so pretty!" Lily replied, "Thank you! My mommy helped me decorate it." + +Suddenly, the swing broke and Lily fell down. Timmy quickly ran to get Lily's mommy. Her mommy came and took her to the hospital. The doctor said that Lily's leg was broken and she needed to wear a cast for a few weeks. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't swing on her swing anymore. She said, "I wish my swing was more dependable." Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will get you a new swing that is safe and dependable." +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to shave his beard. He grabbed his razor and started to shave. But the razor was not sharp and it made him frustrated. He tried to shave again and again, but it just wouldn't work. + +He decided to ask his friend for help. He sent a message to his friend and his friend replied quickly. His friend said he had a better razor and could help him shave. The man was happy and went to his friend's house. + +His friend gave him the new razor and he was able to shave his beard easily. The man was very happy and thanked his friend for helping him. From that day on, he always used the new razor and never got frustrated again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty things. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a brown candle to decorate her room. Lily was so happy! + +She asked her mommy, "Can I light the candle?" + +"No, sweetie," her mommy replied. "We have to be careful with candles. They can be dangerous." + +Lily decided to put the candle on her bookshelf and decorate around it with her favorite toys. She felt so proud of her pretty room. "Thank you, mommy!" she said with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big apple and wanted to share it with her friend, Timmy. She used a knife to split the apple in two pieces. One for her and one for Timmy. + +Lily and Timmy were playing in the park when they heard a loud voice. It was coming from a man who was looking for his lost dog. The man was very sad because he loved his dog very much. + +Lily and Timmy decided to help the man find his dog. They searched high and low, calling out the dog's name. Finally, they heard a humble bark coming from behind a bush. They found the dog and returned it to the man. He was so happy and grateful that he gave them each a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. The king lived in the castle and he was very important. He had a brilliant crown that sparkled in the sun. Everyone loved the king and his crown. + +One day, a naughty bird flew into the castle and stole the king's crown. The king was very sad and everyone in the castle was worried. They searched everywhere for the crown, but they couldn't find it. + +Then, a clever mouse came up with an idea. He suggested they attach a bell to the bird's tail so they could find him. They did as the mouse suggested and soon they heard the bell ringing. They followed the sound and found the bird with the brilliant crown. The king was very happy to have his crown back and everyone in the castle cheered. +Anna and Ben were making a cake with Mom. They mixed flour, eggs, milk and sugar in a big bowl. Mom said, "Now we need to hurry and put the cake in the oven. It will be ready in half an hour." + +Anna and Ben helped Mom carry the bowl to the oven. Mom opened the oven door and slid the cake inside. She closed the door and set the timer. "Be careful, the oven is very hot. Don't touch it," she warned. + +Anna and Ben nodded. They went to the living room and played with their toys. They heard the timer beep. "The cake is done!" Mom called. They ran to the kitchen and saw Mom take the cake out of the oven. It smelled yummy and looked golden. + +"Can we have some now?" Anna asked. + +"Not yet, we have to wait for it to cool down. Why don't we go outside and enjoy the sun?" Mom suggested. + +Anna and Ben agreed. They put on their shoes and followed Mom to the backyard. They saw some birds singing on a tree. They felt the breeze on their faces. They heard a dog barking in the distance. They felt peaceful and happy. + +They played with a ball, a kite and a bike. They laughed and had fun. After a while, Mom said, "Let's go inside and have some cake. I think it's cool enough now." + +Anna and Ben cheered. They ran inside and washed their hands. They sat at the table and saw Mom cut the cake into slices. She gave them each a plate and a fork. They thanked Mom and took a bite. The cake was soft and sweet. They smiled and said, "This is the best cake ever!" +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they would quarrel over who got to play with what. One day, they found a big box of velvet clothes in the attic. They were soft and shiny and had many colors. + +"Wow, look at these!" Sara said. "I want to dress up like a princess!" + +"Me too!" Ben said. "I want to be a king!" + +They both grabbed the same velvet dress and started to pull on it. + +"Let go, it's mine!" Sara shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben shouted back. + +They pulled and pulled until the dress ripped in half. They both fell down and started to cry. + +Their mother heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the torn dress and the sad twins. + +"What happened here?" she asked. + +"We were playing with the velvet clothes and we quarreled over the dress," Sara said. + +"We both wanted to be royalty," Ben said. + +Their mother shook her head and sighed. + +"You were foolish to fight over a dress," she said. "You could have shared it or taken turns. Now you have ruined it and hurt yourselves." + +She hugged them and kissed their tears away. + +"I'm sorry, mommy," Sara said. + +"Me too," Ben said. + +Their mother smiled and said, "It's okay, I forgive you. But next time, remember to be kind and gentle with each other and with your things. Now, let's see if we can find something else to play with in the box." +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big cooler near the bench. They were curious. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben said. + +"Maybe we should not," Anna said. "It belongs to someone else." + +"But maybe there is something yummy inside," Ben said. "Or something fun. Come on, trust me. It will be okay." + +Ben opened the cooler. He saw a cake with candles. He smiled. He took a big bite. Anna watched him. She felt afraid. + +Suddenly, a man came. He looked angry. He saw Ben with the cake. He shouted. + +"Hey, what are you doing? That's my cake! I made it for my son's birthday!" + +Ben dropped the cake. He felt ashamed. He wanted to run away. Anna felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. + +"I'm sorry, sir," Anna said. "We didn't know. We were just curious. Please don't be mad." + +The man looked at Anna. He saw that she was honest. He sighed. + +"It's okay, little girl. I know you didn't mean to hurt me. But you should not touch things that are not yours. That's not nice. And you should not trust people who tell you to do bad things. That's not smart." + +Anna nodded. She understood. She looked at Ben. He looked sad. She held his hand. + +"I'm sorry, too, sir," Ben said. "I was wrong. I won't do it again. And I won't make Anna do it, either. She is my friend. I want to be a good friend." + +The man smiled. He saw that they were sorry. He forgave them. + +"It's okay, little boy. I'm glad you learned your lesson. And I'm glad you have a good friend. Here, you can have a slice of cake. But only one. And share it with Anna. And say happy birthday to my son. His name is Max." + +Ben and Anna thanked the man. They took a slice of cake. They shared it with each other. They said happy birthday to Max. They felt happy. They learned to be more careful. And they learned to trust each other. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big dog with a red ball. The dog is very happy. He runs and catches the ball. He brings it back to his owner. + +"Can we play with the dog?" Sara asks Tom. + +"OK, but we have to ask his owner first," Tom says. + +They go to the dog and his owner. The owner is a nice lady. She smiles at Sara and Tom. + +"Hello, do you like my dog? His name is Spot," she says. + +"Yes, he is very cute. Can we play with him?" Sara says. + +"Sure, he loves to play. But be careful, he likes to chew on things. Sometimes he chews on my shoes. See, he has a hole in my heel," she says. She shows them her shoe. + +Sara and Tom notice the hole in her heel. They think it is funny. They giggle. + +"Why does he do that?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe he thinks it is a toy. Or maybe he is bored. He needs a lot of exercise and attention," she says. + +"Maybe we can help. We can throw the ball for him. He can run and fetch it. That will be fun," Sara says. + +"That's very kind of you. Spot would love that. Here, you can use his ball. But don't let him chew on it too much. It is his favorite ball," she says. She gives them the ball. + +Sara and Tom take the ball. They throw it for Spot. Spot runs and catches it. He brings it back to them. He wags his tail. He is very happy. Sara and Tom are happy too. They play with Spot for a long time. They have a lot of fun. The owner is happy too. She thanks them for playing with her dog. + +"You are very nice children. Spot likes you a lot. Maybe you can come back and play with him again," she says. + +"We would love that. Spot is a great dog. Even if he chews on your heel," Sara says. + +They all laugh. They say goodbye. Sara and Tom go back to their parents. They tell them about Spot and his funny habit. They hope to see him again soon. +Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play with toys and books and puzzles. One day, they found a big puzzle with many pieces. It had a picture of a furry lion and a furry tiger. + +"Let's do the puzzle!" Lily said. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Max said. "But it looks hard. We need to find the right pieces." + +They started to do the puzzle. They looked for the pieces with the lion's mane and the tiger's stripes. They tried to fit them together. They had fun. + +But then, Max saw a piece that looked different. It had a furry tail, but not like the lion or the tiger. It had a black and white pattern. + +"What is this?" Max asked. "It does not belong to the puzzle." + +Lily looked at the piece. She smiled. + +"I know what it is!" she said. "It is a skunk!" + +"A skunk?" Max said. "What is a skunk?" + +"A skunk is a furry animal that smells bad. It can spray you with a stinky liquid if it is scared or angry. You don't want to touch it." + +Lily held the piece in her hand. She looked at Max. + +"I dare you to touch it!" she said. + +Max looked at the piece. He looked at Lily. He was not sure. + +"Are you sure?" he asked. "What if it sprays me?" + +Lily laughed. + +"It is just a puzzle piece, silly!" she said. "It can't spray you. It is not real. It is just a picture. I dare you to touch it!" + +Max thought for a moment. He was curious. He wanted to see the skunk. He was brave. + +"OK, I will touch it!" he said. + +He reached out his hand and touched the piece. It felt smooth and hard. It did not smell. It did not spray. + +"See?" Lily said. "It is not scary. It is just a puzzle piece." + +Max smiled. + +"You are right!" he said. "It is not scary. It is just a puzzle piece." + +They laughed. They put the piece aside. They continued to do the puzzle. They had fun. They were best friends. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with their toys, draw pictures and joke with each other. They also loved their cat, Max, who was very adorable. He had soft fur, big eyes and a long tail. He liked to cuddle with them and purr. + +One day, Tom and Lily decided to play a joke on Max. They found a big box and cut a hole in it. They put some treats inside the box and waited for Max to come. They wanted to see his face when he got stuck in the box. + +Max smelled the treats and walked towards the box. He saw the hole and went inside. He ate the treats and tried to get out. But he could not. The hole was too small and the box was too heavy. He meowed and scratched the box, but no one heard him. + +Tom and Lily were busy playing with their dolls. They forgot about Max and the box. They did not hear his cries for help. They did not see him getting scared and sad. They did not notice him getting hot and thirsty. + +After a long time, Tom and Lily remembered their joke. They ran to the box and opened it. They expected to see Max looking funny and surprised. But they did not. They saw Max looking still and quiet. He was not breathing. He was not alive. He was gone. + +Tom and Lily cried and cried. They hugged Max and said sorry. They wished they never played that joke. They wished they could bring him back. But they could not. They had lost their cat, their friend, their adorable Max. +Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to make things with wood and nails. They had a big box of nails and a hammer. They found some old wood and started to make a house for their toys. + +Lily was very careful with the hammer. She hit the nails hard and made them go into the wood. She was good at making things. Max was not so careful. He hit the nails too fast and missed them. Sometimes he hit his finger and said "ouch". Sometimes he hit the wood and made it break. + +Max got angry and threw the hammer. It flew across the garden and hit the fence. The fence was old and weak. It made a loud noise and fell down. Lily and Max were scared. They ran to the fence and looked at it. They saw a big hole in it. They could see the street and the cars and the people. + +Lily and Max did not like the hole. They liked their garden. It was safe and quiet and fun. They wanted to fix the fence. But they did not have enough wood or nails. They did not know what to do. + +Then they saw their dad. He was coming home from work. He had a big bag with him. He saw the hole and the hammer and the wood and the nails. He was not happy. He asked Lily and Max what happened. They told him the truth. They said they were sorry. + +Dad was not angry. He was kind. He said he had a surprise for them. He opened his bag and took out some new wood and nails. He said he wanted to help them make something. He said they could make a birdhouse for the garden. He said it would be fun and easy. + +Lily and Max were happy. They hugged their dad and said thank you. They took the new wood and nails and followed him. He showed them how to measure and cut and hammer. He helped them make a beautiful birdhouse. He found a good place for it on a tree. He leaned a ladder against the tree and climbed up. He nailed the birdhouse to the branch. He climbed down and smiled. + +Lily and Max smiled too. They looked at their birdhouse. It was pretty and strong and cozy. They hoped the birds would like it. They felt proud and happy. They felt comfortable in their garden. They said they loved their dad. He said he loved them too. They hugged and laughed. They had a good day. +Tom and Lily were going on a big trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their bags and bring their passports. A passport was a small book with their names and pictures that let them go to other places. Tom and Lily were very excited to see new things and have fun. + +But when they got to the airport, they had a problem. Their passports were in Mom's purse, and Mom's purse was very tight. She could not open it. She pulled and pulled, but the zipper was stuck. She asked Dad for help, but he could not open it either. They tried to find someone who could fix it, but they did not have much time. Their plane was leaving soon. + +Tom and Lily were worried. They did not want to miss their trip. They did not want to go back home. They wanted to see the other place. They looked at Mom and Dad, who looked sad and angry. They heard Mom say, "Maybe we should quit. Maybe this trip is not meant to be." + +Tom and Lily did not like that. They did not want to quit. They wanted to try. They had an idea. They went to Mom's purse and said, "Can we try, Mom? Please?" Mom nodded and gave them the purse. Tom and Lily took turns to pull the zipper. They pulled hard, but gently. They pulled with their fingers, their teeth, and their feet. They pulled and pulled, and then they heard a click. The zipper was open! + +Mom and Dad were amazed. They hugged Tom and Lily and thanked them. They took out their passports and ran to the gate. They made it just in time. They boarded the plane and found their seats. They buckled their belts and smiled. They did not quit. They did it. They were going on their big trip. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They liked to make things with sticks and stones and leaves. They found a shiny wire on the ground. It was long and thin and bendy. + +"Look, Ben, we can use this wire to make a necklace or a bracelet," Lily said. She picked up the wire and tried to wrap it around her wrist. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. The wire was sharp and it hurt her skin. It made a small cut on her wrist and it bled a little. + +"Let me see, Lily," Ben said. He was kind and he wanted to help his sister. He took the wire from her and threw it away. He got a tissue from his pocket and wiped the blood from her wrist. "You need a band-aid, Lily. Come on, let's go inside and ask Mom." + +"No, no, no!" Lily refused. She did not like band-aids. They were sticky and they pulled her hair. She was afraid they would hurt more than the wire. She ran away from Ben and hid behind a tree. + +"Lily, don't be silly," Ben said. He followed her and tried to coax her out. "Band-aids are good for you. They protect your cut and make it heal faster. Mom will be gentle and she will give you a hug and a kiss. Please, Lily, come with me." + +Lily peeked out from behind the tree. She saw Ben's face. He looked worried and sad. He was not angry or mean. He was her brother and he loved her. She felt sorry for making him upset. She decided to be brave and trust him. + +"Okay, Ben, I'll come with you," she said. She came out from behind the tree and took his hand. They walked together to the house. Mom saw them and smiled. She gave them both a hug and a kiss. She put a band-aid on Lily's wrist and told her she was a good girl. Lily felt better and she thanked Ben for being kind. They went back to the yard and played some more. They did not touch the wire again. They had learned their lesson. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bird with red and yellow feathers. It has a long tail and a sharp beak. The bird is on a branch, but it does not fly. + +"Wow, look at that bird!" Sara says. "It has an impressive wing. I wish I could fly like that." + +"Me too," Ben says. "But maybe the bird is sick or hurt. Why does it not fly?" + +They go closer to the bird. They are careful and quiet. They do not want to scare the bird. The bird sees them and makes a loud noise. + +"Hello, hello!" the bird says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara and Ben are surprised. The bird can talk! + +"Hello, bird," Sara says. "Why do you not fly? Do you have a problem with your wing?" + +"No, no," the bird says. "My wing is fine. I just like to lie on the branch and watch the people and the cars. It is fun and relaxing." + +"But don't you want to fly in the sky and feel the wind?" Ben asks. + +"Sometimes I do," the bird says. "But flying is hard work. It makes me tired and hungry. And there are many dangers in the sky. Other birds, cats, hawks, planes. I prefer to lie here and talk to you. You are nice and friendly." + +Sara and Ben smile. They think the bird is funny and smart. They decide to stay and play with the bird. They ask the bird many questions and learn many things. The bird tells them stories and jokes and sings songs. They have a lot of fun. They forget about the time and the other games. They only remember the bird and its impressive wing. +Sara loves animals. She wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. She likes to organize her toys and pretend they are sick pets. She has a dog, a cat, a rabbit, a bear, and a fish. + +One day, Sara decides to play veterinarian with her toys. She puts them on the sofa and gives them names. She says, "Hello, I am Dr. Sara. I will help you feel better." She takes her toy stethoscope and listens to their hearts. She gives them pretend medicine and bandages. + +But Sara's brother, Tom, does not like her game. He thinks Sara is silly and boring. He wants to play with his cars and trucks. He sees Sara's toys on the sofa and gets angry. He says, "Move your stupid toys! They are in my way!" He grabs Sara's toys and throws them on the floor. + +Sara cries and runs to her toys. She sees that her dog is missing an ear, her cat is torn, her rabbit is dirty, her bear is flat, and her fish is broken. She says, "Tom, you are mean and bad! You ruined my toys! You hurt my pets!" + +Tom laughs and says, "They are not pets, they are just toys. You are a baby and a crybaby. Go away and leave me alone!" He pushes Sara and takes the sofa for himself. + +Sara feels sad and angry. She has no one to play with and no one to help her. She hugs her toys and wishes they were real. She thinks being a veterinarian is hard and not fun. She thinks Tom is the worst brother ever. She thinks she hates him. +Tim and Mia went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. They liked the animals, but they wanted to see the seals. The seals lived in a big pool of water, and they could swim and jump and clap. + +"Look, Mom, look, Dad, the seals are so funny!" Tim said. + +"Yes, they are, Tim. Do you want to feed them some fish?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, yes, please!" Tim and Mia said. + +Mom and Dad bought some fish from a man. They gave some fish to Tim and Mia. They told them to stand near the edge of the pool, but not too close. They said to hold the fish in their hands and wait for the seals to come. + +Tim and Mia did what Mom and Dad said. They stood near the edge of the pool, but not too close. They held the fish in their hands and waited for the seals to come. The seals saw the fish and came to the edge of the pool. They made noises and opened their mouths. + +"Here, seal, here, have some fish!" Mia said, and threw a fish to a seal. The seal caught the fish and ate it. It clapped and made more noises. + +"Me too, me too!" Tim said, and threw a fish to another seal. The seal caught the fish and ate it. It clapped and made more noises. + +Tim and Mia were happy. They wanted to give more fish to the seals. They threw more fish to the seals. The seals ate more fish. They clapped and made more noises. + +But then, something bad happened. One seal was very hungry. It wanted more fish. It saw Tim's hand. It thought Tim's hand was a fish. It jumped out of the water and bit Tim's hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it hurts, it hurts!" Tim cried. + +"Tim, Tim, are you okay?" Mom and Dad said. They ran to Tim and saw his hand. His hand was bleeding. It was not a fish. It was a hand. + +"Help, help, we need help!" Mom and Dad said. They called a man. The man came and saw Tim's hand. He said Tim needed to go to a doctor. He said the seal was bad. He said the seal should not bite people. + +Mom and Dad took Tim to the doctor. The doctor looked at Tim's hand. He said Tim needed stitches. He said Tim would be okay, but he would have a scar. He said Tim should not feed the seals again. + +Tim was sad. He was hurt. He was scared. He did not like the seal. He did not like the zoo. He wanted to go home. + +Mia was sad too. She was sorry for Tim. She was sorry for the seal. She liked the seal. She liked the zoo. She wanted to stay. + +But they had to go home. They said goodbye to the animals. They said goodbye to the zoo. They got in the car and drove away. + +The end. +Ben liked to soar in the sky. He had a big kite that his dad made for him. It was red and blue and had a long tail. Ben ran with the kite and let the wind lift it up. He felt happy when he saw the kite fly high and fast. + +One day, Ben went to the park with his dad and his kite. He saw other kids playing with their kites. Some had kites that looked like birds, some had kites that looked like stars, some had kites that looked like flowers. Ben thought they were all pretty, but he liked his kite the best. + +He ran to a big field and let his kite soar. He smiled and waved at his dad. But then, he tripped on a rock and fell down. He hurt his leg and it started to bleed. He cried and called for his dad. His dad came and picked him up. He hugged him and said, "Don't worry, Ben. It's just a scratch. We'll put a band-aid on it and you'll be fine." + +Ben looked at his leg and saw the band-aid. It was different from his skin. It was white and had a picture of a dinosaur on it. He liked dinosaurs. He asked his dad, "Can I still fly my kite?" + +His dad nodded and said, "Of course you can. Your leg will heal soon. And your kite is still waiting for you. Let's go and make it soar again." + +Ben smiled and said, "Okay, dad. I love you and I love my kite." + +They went back to the field and flew the kite together. Ben felt happy again. He forgot about his leg and only watched his kite soar in the sky. He thought it was the best kite in the world. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a yellow bird in a tree. It was singing a pretty song. + +"Look, a yellow bird!" Lily said. "It is so nice. I want to care for it." + +Tom nodded. He liked the bird too. He had a plan. He said, "Let's catch the bird. We can take it home and make it our pet. Maybe it has magic." + +Lily and Tom found a box and some bread. They put the bread in the box and left it under the tree. They hid behind a bush and waited for the bird to come. + +Soon, the bird saw the bread. It flew down and went inside the box. Lily and Tom ran to the box and closed it. They had caught the bird. + +"Yay, we did it!" Tom said. "Let's go home and see its magic." + +Lily and Tom carried the box to their house. They opened it in their room. They hoped the bird would sing and do magic tricks. + +But the bird did not sing. It did not do magic. It was very sad and scared. It wanted to go back to the park and its friends. It tried to fly, but it hit the walls and the ceiling. It hurt itself. + +Lily and Tom felt bad. They did not know how to care for the bird. They did not know how to make it happy. They wished they had left it alone. + +But it was too late. The bird was too hurt and too sad. It stopped moving and breathing. It died. + +Lily and Tom cried. They had killed the bird. They had no magic. They had no friend. They had done a bad thing. +Tom is a dog who likes to play with a ball. He has a ball with a spike on it. The spike makes the ball bounce high and fast. Tom likes to chase the ball and catch it in his mouth. + +One day, Tom meets a new friend. His name is Ben. Ben is a cat who likes to nap in the sun. He has a soft and fluffy fur. Ben does not like to play with a ball. He thinks it is too loud and too hard. + +Tom wants to play with Ben. He brings his ball with a spike to Ben and drops it in front of him. He barks and wags his tail. He hopes Ben will throw the ball for him. + +But Ben does not like the ball. He hisses and scratches the ball with his claws. He makes a hole in the ball. The air comes out of the ball. The ball does not bounce anymore. It is flat and sad. + +Tom is sad too. He likes his ball. He does not understand why Ben does not like it. He thinks Ben is mean and rude. + +But Ben is not mean and rude. He is just different. He likes different things. He likes to be quiet and calm. He does not like to be loud and fast. + +Ben sees that Tom is sad. He feels sorry for him. He wants to be his friend. He thinks of a way to improve the situation. He finds a new ball for Tom. It is a ball without a spike. It is soft and squeaky. It makes a funny noise when you squeeze it. + +Ben brings the new ball to Tom and gives it to him. He meows and rubs his head against Tom's leg. He hopes Tom will like the new ball. + +Tom is surprised and happy. He likes the new ball. He likes the funny noise. He thinks Ben is nice and polite. He thanks Ben for the new ball. He licks Ben's face. + +Tom and Ben become friends. They play with the new ball together. Sometimes they play loud and fast. Sometimes they play quiet and calm. They have fun and learn from each other. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing at the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They saw a big rock with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go, Lily!" Ben said. "Maybe there is a treasure!" + +"OK, Ben!" Lily said. "But be careful. It might be dark and scary." + +They crawled into the hole. It was dark and wet. They heard a strange sound. It was like a bell. Ring, ring, ring. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Let's find out!" + +They followed the sound. They saw a shiny thing. It was a ring. It was on a tentacle. The tentacle belonged to an octopus. The octopus was not happy. It did not like visitors. It waved its tentacles and squirted ink. + +"Help!" Lily and Ben shouted. "It's an octopus! It's angry!" + +They ran out of the hole. They were scared and dirty. They saw their mom and dad. They ran to them and hugged them. + +"What happened?" Mom asked. + +"We found a ring in a rock," Lily said. "But it was an octopus's ring. It was not cool. It was mean." + +"We're sorry, kids," Dad said. "You should not take things that are not yours. They might belong to someone else. And you should not go into places that are not safe. They might have dangers." + +"We know, Dad," Ben said. "We learned our lesson. We will not do it again." + +They washed their faces and hands. They gave the ring back to the octopus. They said sorry. The octopus said thank you. It was not mean anymore. It was cool. It waved goodbye. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They were happy. They learned to respect others and to be careful. They played at the beach. They had fun. +Lily and True are best friends. They like to play together in the park. One day, they find a big box near the slide. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Lily says. + +"OK!" True says. + +They pull and push the box, but it is too heavy. They see a rope around the box. They have an idea. + +"Let's tie the rope to the slide!" True says. + +"Good idea!" Lily says. + +They work hard to tie the rope. They are very busy. They do not see a man coming to the park. He is looking for his box. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my box?" the man says. + +Lily and True are scared. They let go of the rope. The box slides down the slide and hits the man. He falls down and groans. + +"Ouch! That hurts!" the man says. + +Lily and True run away. They hide behind a tree. They are sorry for the man, but they are also glad they are safe. + +"Let's not touch boxes that are not ours," Lily says. + +"OK," True says. + +They hug each other. They are still best friends. +Lily and Ben went to the museum with their mom. They saw many things, like big bones, shiny rocks, and old paintings. But Lily and Ben liked the animals best. They saw lions, tigers, bears, and more. + +"Look, Ben, a dinosaur!" Lily said, pointing to a huge skeleton. "It is so big and powerful. Do you think it could roar?" + +"Of course it could roar, Lily. It was the king of the animals. It could roar louder than anything," Ben said. + +"I want to hear it roar. Can you roar like a dinosaur, Ben?" Lily asked. + +Ben nodded and opened his mouth. He tried to roar like a dinosaur, but it sounded more like a squeak. Lily laughed. + +"That is not a roar, Ben. That is a mouse. Let me show you how to roar," Lily said. She took a deep breath and roared as loud as she could. + +But her roar was too loud. It made the alarm go off in the museum. A red light flashed and a siren wailed. Lily and Ben got scared. They ran to their mom and hugged her. + +"What is going on?" their mom asked. + +"We were just playing, mom. We were roaring like dinosaurs," Lily said. + +"But you are not dinosaurs, Lily. You are children. You have to be quiet and respectful in the museum. You can't roar and make noise. You might disturb the other visitors and the staff," their mom said. + +"I'm sorry, mom. We didn't mean to cause trouble. We just wanted to have fun," Ben said. + +Their mom smiled and kissed them. "I know, sweeties. I'm glad you are curious and imaginative. But you have to learn when and where to roar and when and where to whisper. Come on, let's go and see the other exhibits. Maybe we can find a quiet place to roar later." +Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks, and books. They liked to make different scenes with their toys and pretend they were in a big adventure. + +"Look, Mia, I made a bridge with the blocks. The cars can go over it and escape from the bad guys," Ben said. + +"That's cool, Ben. And I made a house with the books. The dolls can live there and have tea parties," Mia said. + +They played for a long time, until their mom called them for lunch. + +"Kids, it's time to eat. Come to the kitchen, please," mom said. + +"OK, mom. We're coming," Ben and Mia said. + +But before they went to the kitchen, they had to sort their toys. Mom always told them to sort their toys and put them away in the right boxes. Ben and Mia knew how to sort their toys. They had a box for cars, a box for dolls, a box for blocks, and a box for books. + +They started to sort their toys quickly. They picked up each toy and put it in the matching box. They liked to sort their toys. It was like a game. + +"Look, I sorted all the cars. They are in the car box," Ben said. + +"Good job, Ben. And I sorted all the dolls. They are in the doll box," Mia said. + +They finished sorting their toys and looked for the exit. The exit was the door that led to the hallway. They opened the door and ran to the kitchen. They were excited to eat lunch. They wondered what mom had made for them. They hoped it was something yummy. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden at night. They liked to look at the stars and the moon. Sometimes they saw planes or satellites, but they did not know what they were. + +"Look, look!" Tom shouted. "A big star with a tail!" + +Lila looked up and saw a bright light in the sky. It was moving fast and leaving a trail of sparks behind it. She had never seen anything like it before. + +"What is it?" she asked. + +Tom did not know, but he tried to guess. + +"Maybe it is a fairy or a dragon or a rocket," he said. + +Lila shook her head. She did not think it was any of those things. + +"Maybe it is a comet," she said. She had heard that word from a book her mom read to her. It was a big rock that flew around the sun and sometimes came close to the earth. + +"A comet?" Tom repeated. He liked the sound of that word. It sounded cool and mysterious. + +"Can we catch it?" he asked. + +Lila laughed. She knew they could not catch it. It was too far and too fast. + +"No, we can't catch it," she said. "But we can make a wish on it." + +Tom nodded. He liked that idea. He closed his eyes and thought of something he wanted. + +Lila did the same. She wished for something too. + +They opened their eyes and saw the comet disappear behind the trees. + +"Did you make a wish?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, I did," Tom replied. + +"What did you wish for?" Lila asked. + +Tom smiled. He did not want to tell her. He thought it was a secret. + +"I can't tell you," he said. "Or it won't come true." + +Lila nodded. She understood. She did not want to tell him either. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They were glad they saw the comet. They hoped their wishes would come true. They hugged and went back to the house. They had a special night. +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play music together. Ben has a trumpet. Lily has a drum. They make a lot of noise. + +One day, they decide to play music for the people in the park. They put on their hats and coats and take their instruments. They are very organized. They have a plan. + +They find a nice spot under a big tree. They put a sign that says "Ben and Lily's Band". They start to play. Some people stop and listen. Some people smile and clap. Some people give them coins. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They wave to the people. They say "Thank you" and "Hello". They play louder and faster. They have fun. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog is curious. He wants to play too. He runs to Ben and Lily. He barks and jumps. He knocks over the sign. He grabs the trumpet. He runs away. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They chase the dog. They shout "Stop" and "Come back". They want their trumpet back. They need their trumpet to play music. + +Will they get their trumpet back? Will they play music again? What will the dog do with the trumpet? The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big pond with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread. + +"Look, Lily, a big green thing!" Ben said, pointing to the water. + +"What is it, Ben?" Lily asked, following his finger. + +"It is an alligator. It has big teeth and a long tail. It can scare us and bite us. We should stay away from it," Ben said, feeling scared. + +Lily looked at the green thing. It did not look like an alligator. It looked like a log with eyes and bumps. It did not move or make noise. It looked weird. + +"I don't think it is an alligator, Ben. I think it is a log. It is not scary. It is funny. Let's throw some bread at it and see what happens," Lily said, feeling brave. + +She took a piece of bread from her bag and threw it at the green thing. The bread landed on its head. The green thing blinked and opened its mouth. It was not a log. It was an alligator! + +"Run, Lily, run!" Ben shouted, grabbing her hand. + +They ran away from the pond as fast as they could. The alligator did not chase them. It ate the bread and went back to sleep. + +Ben and Lily were safe. They learned a lesson. They should not go near the pond. They should not throw bread at weird things. They should listen to Ben. He knows about alligators. +Tom and Lily were playing dress-up in their room. They had many clothes and hats and shoes to try on. They had fun pretending to be different people and animals. + +But Tom wanted to wear the red coat that Lily had on. He said, "Lend me the red coat, Lily. I want to be a firefighter." + +Lily said, "No, Tom. This is my coat. You can wear the blue one. It is also nice." + +Tom was angry. He said, "No, I don't like the blue one. Give me the red one now!" He tried to pull the coat from Lily. + +Lily was sad. She said, "Stop, Tom. You are hurting me. And you are tearing the coat. It is not yours." + +Tom did not listen. He pulled harder and harder. Then, the coat ripped. The buttons flew off. The hanger broke. + +Tom and Lily were shocked. They looked at the ruined coat. They felt bad. + +They heard their mom coming. They were scared. They knew they did something wrong. + +Mom saw the mess. She saw the ripped coat, the broken hanger, and the sad children. She was not happy. She said, "What happened here? Who did this?" + +Tom and Lily did not know what to say. They were sorry. They wanted to fix the coat and the hanger. They wanted to make mom happy. + +Mom saw their faces. She was compassionate. She said, "I know you were playing. But you have to be careful with your things. And you have to share with each other. Lending is a good way to show kindness. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We are sorry. We will share and lend. We will be kind." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That's good. I love you both. Now, let's see if we can mend the coat and the hanger. And then, we can play some more." +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play outside. They have a new toy. It is a record machine. It can make sounds like the ones they hear. + +One day, they go to the park. They see many things in nature. They see birds, trees, flowers, and bugs. They hear many sounds too. They hear chirping, rustling, buzzing, and singing. + +"Let's record the sounds of nature!" Lily says. She holds the record machine. She pushes a button. It makes a beep. + +"Okay!" Sam says. He follows Lily. They walk around the park. They point the record machine at different things. They record the sounds they like. + +They record a bird singing on a branch. They record a squirrel running on the grass. They record a bee flying near a flower. They record a dog barking at a ball. + +They are happy. They have many sounds of nature. They go back to the bench. They sit down. They push another button. It makes another beep. + +They listen to the record machine. It plays back the sounds they recorded. They hear the bird, the squirrel, the bee, and the dog. They smile. They clap their hands. + +"We did it!" Lily says. "We recorded the sounds of nature!" + +"We did!" Sam says. "They are beautiful!" + +They hug each other. They are proud. They have a new toy. They have a new record. They have a new adventure. +Tom was a little boy who liked to grow things. He had a small garden where he planted seeds and watered them every day. He was very proud of his flowers and vegetables. + +One day, he saw a big rabbit in his garden. The rabbit was eating his carrots and lettuce. Tom was very angry and ran to the rabbit. "Stop! Stop! You are eating my dinner!" he shouted. + +The rabbit looked at Tom and twitched his nose. He did not stop eating. He liked the carrots and lettuce very much. He thought they were his dinner. + +Tom tried to chase the rabbit away, but the rabbit was too fast. He hopped and dodged and ran around the garden. Tom could not catch him. He felt very troubled. He did not want to lose his dinner. + +He ran to his house and called his mom. "Mom! Mom! There is a rabbit in my garden! He is eating my dinner! Help me!" he cried. + +His mom came out and saw the rabbit. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tom. The rabbit is not eating your dinner. He is eating his dinner. You have plenty of other vegetables in your garden. Why don't you share some with the rabbit? He is a friend, not an enemy." + +Tom thought about it and nodded. He liked to share and make friends. He picked some carrots and lettuce and put them in a basket. He walked to the rabbit and said, "Here, rabbit. You can have some of my dinner. But please don't eat too much. Leave some for me and my mom." + +The rabbit stopped eating and looked at Tom. He saw the basket and smelled the carrots and lettuce. He wagged his tail and made a happy sound. He took some of the vegetables and ate them. He thanked Tom and said, "You are very kind, Tom. You are a good gardener and a good friend. I will not eat too much. I will leave some for you and your mom." + +Tom smiled and said, "You are welcome, rabbit. You are a good eater and a good friend. I am glad you like my garden. Maybe you can come back and visit me again." + +The rabbit nodded and said, "I would like that, Tom. Maybe I can bring you some flowers and seeds from my home. They are very pretty and tasty." + +Tom and the rabbit became friends and shared their dinner. They both felt very happy and not troubled anymore. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to study books with pictures and words. They learn new things every day. One day, they find a big book in the library. The book has a bright cover and a lock. The lock has a keyhole. + +"Wow, look at this book!" Tom says. "It is so bright and shiny. Maybe it has gold inside." + +"Let's open it and see," Sam says. He tries to pull the lock, but it does not move. He looks for the key, but he does not see it. + +"Where is the key?" Tom asks. "Maybe someone hid it." + +"Maybe we can find it," Sam says. "Let's look around the library." + +They look under the chairs, behind the shelves, and in the drawers. They do not find the key. They are sad and tired. + +"Maybe we should give up," Tom says. "This book is too hard to open." + +"No, we can't give up," Sam says. "We have to study this book. Maybe it has something important inside. Maybe it has a story or a map or a secret." + +"But how can we open it?" Tom asks. + +Sam thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He runs to the librarian and asks for help. + +"Excuse me, can you help us?" Sam says. "We want to study this book, but we don't have the key. Do you know where it is?" + +The librarian smiles. She takes the book and looks at it. She recognizes it. It is a very old and special book. She has the key in her pocket. + +"Of course, I can help you," she says. "This book is very old and special. It has gold letters and pictures inside. It tells a story about a king and a dragon. It is a very rare and valuable book. I have the key right here." + +She takes out the key and opens the lock. She gives the book to Tom and Sam. They open the book and see the gold letters and pictures. They are amazed and happy. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Tom says. "Thank you for helping us." + +"You're welcome," the librarian says. "You are very curious and brave. You like to study and learn new things. That is very good. You can study this book for a while, but be careful. It is very old and fragile. Don't tear or stain it." + +"We will be careful," Sam says. "Thank you for letting us study this book. It is the best book ever." + +They sit down and study the book. They learn the story about the king and the dragon. They see the bright gold letters and pictures. They are very happy. They are the best friends ever. +Anna was miserable. She wanted to join the egg hunt with the other kids, but she was too sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. Her mom said she had to stay in bed and drink soup. Anna did not like soup. She liked chocolate eggs and jelly beans. + +She heard the other kids laughing and running outside. She looked out the window and saw them finding eggs in the grass and behind the trees. She saw her best friend Lily holding a big basket full of eggs. Anna wished she could be there with her. + +She felt a tear roll down her cheek. She hugged her teddy bear and closed her eyes. She hoped she would feel better soon. + +Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door. She opened her eyes and saw Lily standing there with a smile. She was holding her basket and a small egg in her hand. + +"Hi, Anna," Lily said. "I'm sorry you're sick. I wanted to bring you something. This is for you." She gave Anna the small egg. It was pink and had a sticker of a bunny on it. + +Anna smiled and took the egg. She felt a warm feeling in her chest. She thanked Lily and opened the egg. Inside, there was a chocolate bunny and a note. The note said: "You are my best friend. I hope you join me soon. Love, Lily." + +Anna felt happy. She hugged Lily and shared her chocolate bunny with her. She told Lily about her teddy bear and her soup. Lily told Anna about the egg hunt and the other kids. They talked and laughed for a while. + +Anna was not miserable anymore. She had a good friend who cared for her. She hoped she would join the egg hunt next year. But for now, she was glad to have Lily and her pink egg. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see an elderly lady walking with a stick. She has a bag of bread in her hand. She wants to feed the ducks in the pond. + +"Look, Ben, ducks!" Sara says. "Let's go and see them!" + +"OK, Sara, but we need to be quick. Mom said we have to go home soon," Ben says. + +They run to the pond and watch the lady throw bread to the ducks. The ducks quack and swim to get the bread. Sara and Ben think they are funny and cute. + +"Can we feed the ducks too, please?" Sara asks the lady. + +"Sure, dear, you can have some of my bread," the lady says. She smiles and gives them each a piece of bread. + +"Thank you, lady!" Sara and Ben say. They throw the bread to the ducks and laugh. + +But then, a big dog comes running to the pond. He barks and chases the ducks. The ducks are scared and fly away. The dog jumps into the pond and splashes water everywhere. He sees the lady's bag of bread and grabs it with his teeth. He runs away with the bag. + +"Hey, stop, that's my bread!" the lady shouts. She tries to catch the dog, but she is too slow. She trips on her stick and falls to the ground. She hurts her knee and cries. + +"Help, help, someone help me!" the lady says. + +Sara and Ben are shocked and scared. They don't know what to do. They look around, but they don't see anyone else in the park. They want to help the lady, but they are afraid of the dog. They decide to run away and go home. + +They leave the lady alone on the ground, with no bread and no ducks. The lady is sad and angry. She wishes Sara and Ben had stayed and helped her. She thinks they are bad and rude. She hopes someone will come and help her soon. But no one comes. The end. +Ben liked to jog with his dad. Every day, they jogged around the park and saw the birds, the trees, and the pond. Ben felt happy and strong when he jogged. + +One day, dad said, "Ben, today we will jog a little longer. We will go to the big hill and back. It will be fun, but also difficult. Are you ready?" + +Ben nodded. He wanted to show dad that he could jog a lot. He put on his shoes and his hat and followed dad out of the door. + +They jogged along the path and saw the usual things. But then they came to the big hill. It was very steep and high. Ben felt his legs get tired and his breath get fast. He looked at dad and saw that he was also sweating and panting. + +"Come on, Ben, you can do it!" dad cheered. "We are almost there. Think of the yummy dinner we will have when we get home. Mom is making your favorite, spaghetti and meatballs." + +Ben liked spaghetti and meatballs. He wanted to eat them with dad and mom. He tried to jog faster and reach the top of the hill. He pushed and pushed and pushed. + +Finally, he made it. He saw the park below him and the sun shining. He felt proud and happy. He hugged dad and said, "We did it, dad! We jogged the big hill!" + +Dad hugged him back and said, "Yes, we did, Ben! You are amazing! I am so proud of you. Now let's jog back and have our dinner. You earned it, buddy." + +They jogged back to their house, smiling and talking. They smelled the spaghetti and meatballs and heard mom say, "Welcome back, my joggers! How was your adventure?" + +They told mom everything and sat down to eat. Ben thought it was the best dinner ever. He loved to jog with his dad. +Lisa and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and clothes. But they do not like to clean up. Their mom is busy. She has to cook and work and do many things. + +One day, mom says to Lisa and Ben: "You have to clean your room. It is very messy. Put your toys in the box and your clothes on the hanger. I will come and check later." + +Lisa and Ben nod. But they do not want to clean. They want to play. They pick up their toys and throw them in the box. They do not care if they are mixed up. They pick up their clothes and toss them on the hanger. They do not care if they are wrinkled or dirty. + +They think they are done. They sit on the bed and smile. They say to each other: "We are very smart. We cleaned our room very fast. Mom will be happy." + +But mom is not happy. She comes and sees the room. She sees the toys and the clothes. She is angry. She says to Lisa and Ben: "This is not clean. This is worse. You did not pick up your toys and clothes properly. You have to do it again. And this time, do it right. Or you will not get any dessert." + +Lisa and Ben are sad. They do not want to do it again. They do not want to miss dessert. They say to mom: "We are sorry, mom. We will try harder. Please help us." + +Mom sighs. She is busy. But she loves Lisa and Ben. She says to them: "Okay. I will help you. But you have to listen and learn. Toys go in the box by type. Clothes go on the hanger by color. And you have to fold them neatly. Do you understand?" + +Lisa and Ben nod. They say to mom: "Yes, mom. We understand. Thank you, mom." + +Mom smiles. She says to Lisa and Ben: "You are welcome, my loves. Now let's get to work." +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many nuts on it. They wanted to eat some nuts, but they were too high. + +"Look, Lily, there is a peanut!" Tom said, pointing to a nut. "I want to eat it!" + +"Me too!" Lily said. "But how can we get it?" + +Tom had an idea. He saw a long stick on the ground. He picked it up and said, "I can use this stick to knock down the peanut. You hold the stick with me, Lily." + +They both held the stick and walked to the tree. They tried to reach the peanut with the stick, but it was still too high. + +"We need to stretch more, Lily!" Tom said. "Stretch your arms and legs!" + +They stretched as much as they could, but they still could not touch the peanut. + +"Maybe we need to jump, Tom!" Lily said. "Jump and stretch!" + +They jumped and stretched, but they still missed the peanut. + +They were about to give up, when they heard a voice. + +"Hello, little ones. Do you need some help?" It was a friendly squirrel, sitting on a branch. He had a big bushy tail and bright eyes. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said. "We want to eat that peanut, but we can't reach it." + +The squirrel smiled and said, "Don't worry, I can help you. I can climb the tree and get the peanut for you. But you have to be brave and catch it when I throw it to you. Can you do that?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They were brave. They waited for the squirrel to climb the tree and get the peanut. They saw him holding the peanut in his mouth and waving his tail. + +"Ready, set, go!" The squirrel said, and threw the peanut to them. + +Tom and Lily caught the peanut with the stick. They were so happy. They thanked the squirrel and shared the peanut. It was crunchy and yummy. + +They made a new friend that day. The squirrel was very nice. He taught them how to climb the tree and find more nuts. They had a lot of fun in the park. They learned that stretching, jumping, and being brave can help them reach their goals. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big sack and a board. They wanted to make a slide. + +"Look, Lily, I have an idea!" Tom said. "We can put the board on the sack and slide down." + +"Wow, that sounds fun!" Lily said. "Let me help you." + +They worked together to lift the board and place it on the sack. They made sure it was stable and not too steep. + +"Who goes first?" Tom asked. + +"You go first, Tom. You are older and braver," Lily said. + +"Okay, here I go!" Tom said. He climbed on the board and slid down. He felt the wind in his hair and the sack under his feet. He laughed and shouted. + +"That was awesome!" Tom said. "Do you want to try, Lily?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily said. She ran to the board and slid down. She felt the same thrill as Tom. She smiled and clapped. + +"That was beautiful!" Lily said. "Can we do it again?" + +"Of course we can!" Tom said. "This is our slide and we can play as much as we want." + +They took turns sliding down the board on the sack. They had a lot of fun and felt very happy. They were glad they had each other and their slide. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and some cups. They like to fill the cups and pour the water on the flowers and the grass. + +"Look, Lily, this flower is very wet!" Tom says, holding a cup of water. + +"Let me see, Tom!" Lily says, running to him. She leans over the flower and looks at it. + +Tom smiles and pours the water on Lily's head. Lily gasps and feels the water run down her face and neck. She feels her ear get wet too. + +"Tom, you are naughty!" Lily says, wiping her face. "You made my ear wet!" + +Tom laughs and says, "I'm sorry, Lily, I was just playing. Do you want to pour water on me too?" + +Lily nods and picks up a cup of water. She runs after Tom and tries to catch him. They splash and giggle and have fun. They don't mind getting wet. They like playing in the water. +Tom and Anna were twins who liked to pick blueberries in the forest. They had a big basket to carry the blueberries home. One day, they found a bright spot where the blueberries were big and juicy. They filled their basket with blueberries and smiled. + +"Let's go home and make a pie with Mommy," Tom said. + +"Yes, let's go," Anna said. + +But on their way home, they met a big bear. The bear smelled the blueberries and growled. He wanted to eat them. He came closer to Tom and Anna and their basket. + +"Go away, bear!" Tom shouted. "These are our blueberries!" + +"No, they are mine!" the bear roared. "Give me the basket!" + +Tom and Anna were scared. They did not want to lose their blueberries or get hurt by the bear. They looked around and saw a big rock. They had an idea. + +"Run, Anna, run!" Tom said. He threw some blueberries at the bear to distract him. Then he and Anna ran behind the rock and hid. + +The bear followed them, but he could not see them. He only saw the rock. He tried to push the rock, but it was too heavy. He tried to climb the rock, but it was too slippery. He tried to bite the rock, but it hurt his teeth. He gave up and went away. + +Tom and Anna peeked from behind the rock. They saw the bear leave. They were happy and relieved. They still had their basket of blueberries. + +"Phew, that was close," Tom said. + +"Yes, it was," Anna said. "But we are brave and smart. We saved our blueberries." + +They hugged each other and carried their basket home. They made a delicious pie with Mommy and shared it with Daddy. They told him about their adventure in the forest. He was proud of them and gave them a big kiss. They ate the pie and enjoyed the sweet taste of blueberries. +Lila and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the woods behind their houses. They had a loyal dog named Spot who always followed them. One day, they decided to explore a new part of the woods. They walked and walked until they saw something strange. + +"Look, Max, what is that?" Lila asked, pointing to a big wooden house. + +"I don't know, Lila. Maybe it's a cabin. Let's go and see," Max said, holding Lila's hand. + +They walked closer to the cabin. It looked old and dusty. The door was open. They peeked inside. They saw a table, some chairs, a fireplace, and some books. They also saw a big bed with a quilt. + +"Wow, this is cool. Maybe someone lives here," Lila said. + +"Or maybe it's a secret hideout. Let's go in and discover more," Max said. + +They stepped inside the cabin. Spot followed them. They looked around and touched everything. They found some toys, some clothes, some dishes, and some pictures. They had fun pretending to live in the cabin. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a car. They ran to the window and saw a man and a woman getting out of the car. They had bags and suitcases. + +"Oh no, Max, they are coming here. They must be the owners of the cabin. What do we do?" Lila whispered. + +"Don't worry, Lila. We can hide under the bed. Maybe they won't see us," Max whispered back. + +They quickly crawled under the bed and pulled the quilt over them. Spot joined them. They hoped the man and the woman would not find them. They were scared and nervous. They held each other's hands and waited. +Lily liked to play dress-up with her dolls. She had many clothes for them, in different colors and styles. She liked to make them look pretty and fashionable. She put on hats, scarves, shoes and dresses for her dolls. + +Tommy was Lily's brother. He was older and bigger than Lily. He liked to tease her and make her angry. He did not like dolls or dress-up. He liked cars and trucks and planes. He thought dolls were silly and boring. + +One day, Lily was playing dress-up with her dolls in her room. She was having fun and talking to them. Tommy came in and saw her. He decided to tease her. He grabbed one of her dolls and said, "Look at this ugly doll! She has a funny hat and a stupid dress. She looks like a clown!" He laughed and ran away with the doll. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She shouted, "Give me back my doll! She is not ugly, she is beautiful and fashionable! You are mean and rude!" She ran after Tommy and tried to get her doll back. + +Tommy ran to the kitchen, where Mom was making cookies. He hid behind Mom and said, "Mom, look at this doll! Lily thinks she is fashionable, but she is not. She is ridiculous!" He showed Mom the doll and laughed. + +Mom looked at the doll and at Lily, who was crying. She said, "Tommy, that is not nice. You should not tease your sister or take her things. Lily loves her dolls and likes to play dress-up. That is her way of being creative and having fun. You have your own toys and hobbies, and you should respect hers. Now, give her back her doll and say you are sorry." + +Tommy felt ashamed and sorry. He gave Lily back her doll and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Your doll is not ugly, she is pretty and fashionable. You can play dress-up with her as much as you want. I won't tease you again." + +Lily smiled and hugged her doll. She said, "Thank you, Tommy. I'm sorry I shouted at you. You can play with your cars and trucks and planes as much as you want. I won't bother you again." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I'm proud of you both. Now, why don't you come and have some cookies? They are yummy and warm. You can share them and be nice to each other." + +Lily and Tommy agreed. They went to the table and had some cookies. They were yummy and warm. They shared them and were nice to each other. They learned to respect and appreciate each other's differences and interests. They were happy and loved. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and draw pictures. One day, they found a big box of crayons in the closet. They were very happy and took them to the table. + +"Look, Lily, I have a red crayon. I can draw a fire truck," Ben said. + +"I have a purple crayon. I can draw a unicorn," Lily said. + +They started to draw on a big sheet of paper. They drew many things: cars, flowers, stars, animals. They had fun and talked to each other. + +But then, Ben saw a shiny crayon in the box. It was gold. He had never seen a gold crayon before. He thought it was very rare and special. He wanted to use it. + +"Hey, Lily, can I have the gold crayon?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, it's mine. I found it first," Lily said. + +"Please, Lily, just for a little bit. I want to draw a crown," Ben said. + +"No, Ben, it's mine. Go away," Lily said. + +She ignored Ben and kept drawing with the gold crayon. She drew a big castle and a princess. She did not share or look at Ben. + +Ben was sad and angry. He did not like Lily anymore. He did not want to play with her or talk to her. He ignored Lily and kept drawing with his red crayon. He drew a big dragon and a knight. He did not share or look at Lily. + +They drew and drew until the paper was full. But they did not have fun. They did not smile or laugh. They did not say sorry or hug. They just ignored each other. + +Mom came to see what they were doing. She saw the big picture on the table. She saw the fire truck, the unicorn, the castle, the dragon, and many other things. She thought it was very beautiful and colorful. She was proud of Lily and Ben. + +"Wow, what a wonderful picture! You two are very talented and creative. Can I hang it on the wall?" Mom asked. + +Lily and Ben looked at Mom. They looked at the picture. They looked at each other. They felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had been mean and selfish. They did not want to ignore each other. They wanted to be friends and siblings. + +"Yes, Mom, you can hang it on the wall. But first, can we say sorry and hug?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, Lily, we can. I'm sorry for taking the gold crayon. Can I share it with you?" Ben asked. + +"I'm sorry for not letting you use the gold crayon. Can I share it with you?" Lily asked. + +They said sorry and hugged. They smiled and laughed. They shared the gold crayon and drew a big heart on the picture. They were happy and loved. + +Mom smiled and hugged them too. She hung the picture on the wall. She said it was the most rare and special picture in the world. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big green slide. Mia wants to go on the slide, but Tim is scared. + +"Come on, Tim, it is fun!" Mia says. "You can test the slide with me. I will hold your hand." + +Tim shakes his head. "No, no, no. The slide is too high. I will fall and hurt myself." + +Mia smiles. "You will not fall, Tim. The slide is safe. Look, there are steps to go up. You can go one step at a time. And there is a mat to land on. You will be fine." + +Tim looks at the slide. He sees the steps and the mat. He sees Mia holding out her hand. He thinks for a moment. He wants to be brave. He wants to have fun. He nods his head. + +"OK, Mia, I will test the slide with you. But you have to hold my hand." + +Mia claps her hands. "Yay, Tim, you are brave! Come on, let's go!" + +They hold hands and walk to the slide. They climb the steps one by one. They reach the top. They sit on the slide. They look down. They feel excited. + +"Ready, Tim?" Mia asks. + +"Ready, Mia!" Tim answers. + +They push off and slide down. They go fast and feel the wind. They laugh and scream. They land on the mat. They are happy. + +They hug each other. "That was fun, Tim!" Mia says. + +"That was fun, Mia!" Tim says. "Thank you for helping me test the slide. You are a good friend." + +Mia smiles. "You are welcome, Tim. You are a good friend too. And you are brave. You can do anything if you try." + +They hold hands and run to the swings. They play some more. They have a good day. + +The end. + +Moral value: The story teaches that it is good to try new things, to overcome fear, and to help and support friends. +Lily loved grapes. She liked to eat them one by one, or make a necklace with them, or pretend they were tiny balls. But her mom said she could only have some grapes after dinner, not before. She had to permit Lily to eat grapes, or Lily would get a tummy ache. + +One day, Lily saw a big bowl of grapes on the kitchen table. They looked so juicy and sweet. She wanted to have some right now. She looked around and saw that her mom was busy in the laundry room. She thought, maybe I can have just one grape. No one will know. + +She climbed on a chair and reached for the bowl. She picked a grape and popped it in her mouth. It was delicious. She picked another one, and another one, and another one. She ate so many grapes that she felt full and sleepy. She forgot about dinner and climbed down from the chair. She went to her room and lay down on her bed. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. + +Soon, her mom came to the kitchen and saw the empty bowl. She knew that Lily had eaten all the grapes. She was angry and worried. She went to Lily's room and saw her sleeping on her bed. She shook her gently and said, "Lily, wake up. You ate too many grapes. You have to eat dinner and drink some water. You might get sick." + +But Lily did not wake up. She was too sleepy. She had a bad dream about grapes. They were chasing her and biting her. She cried and tossed and turned. Her mom felt sorry for her and hugged her. She said, "Lily, I'm sorry. I should have put the grapes away. But you have to listen to me. You can't eat too many grapes. They are good for you, but only in moderation. Next time, I will permit you to have some grapes, but only a few. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. I love you." She snuggled with her mom and fell asleep again. She hoped that the grapes would leave her alone. She learned her lesson. She would never eat too many grapes again. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they have a task. They have to make a card for their teacher. Their teacher is very nice and helps them learn. + +Sara and Ben find some paper, crayons, stickers and glue. They start to make the card. Sara draws a big heart and writes "We love you". Ben draws a flower and writes "You are the best". They put some stickers and glue on the card to make it fancy. + +They are very happy with their card. They show it to their teacher. Their teacher smiles and hugs them. She says, "Thank you, Sara and Ben. This is a very fancy and beautiful card. You did a great job. I am very proud of you." + +Sara and Ben feel happy too. They say, "You are welcome, teacher. We are glad you like it. You are very kind and fun." + +They put the card on the teacher's desk. They go back to play with their toys. They are good friends and good students. They like to do tasks and thank people. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big, hairy dog. The dog has a round ball in his mouth. He runs and jumps and plays with the ball. + +"Wow, look at the dog!" Lily says. "He is so happy and funny!" + +"Can we watch him?" Tom asks. "He is so fast and strong!" + +"Yes, let's watch him!" Lily agrees. They sit on a bench and watch the dog. + +The dog sees them and runs to them. He drops the ball and wags his tail. He licks their faces and makes them laugh. + +"Hi, dog!" Lily says. "You are so nice and soft!" + +"Can we play with you?" Tom asks. "You are so fun and smart!" + +The dog barks and picks up the ball. He tosses it to them and waits for them to throw it back. Lily and Tom play with the dog. They have a lot of fun. + +The dog's owner comes and calls him. The dog runs to him and gives him the ball. He looks at Lily and Tom and wags his tail. + +"Bye, dog!" Lily and Tom say. "Thank you for playing with us!" + +"Bye, kids!" the owner says. "You are very kind and friendly!" + +Lily and Tom wave to the dog and his owner. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Tom and Anna were playing in the garden. They were thirsty, so they went to the kitchen to get some water. They saw a big jug on the table. It was full of orange juice. + +"Can we borrow some juice?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Anna said. "But we have to put it back later." + +They poured some juice into their cups and drank it. But it tasted very bad. It was sour and bitter and disgusting. + +"Yuck!" Tom spat. "This juice is bad!" + +"Yuck!" Anna agreed. "It is not juice, it is vinegar!" + +They heard a loud voice behind them. It was Mom. + +"What are you doing with my jug?" Mom asked. "That is not juice, that is vinegar! I need it for cooking!" + +Tom and Anna felt sorry. They had borrowed the wrong jug. They said sorry to Mom and gave her back the jug. + +Mom was not angry. She smiled and said, "It's okay, you made a mistake. But next time, ask me before you borrow anything. And don't drink vinegar, it is not good for you!" + +She gave them some real juice and some cookies. Tom and Anna thanked her and went back to the garden. They learned a lesson. They would never borrow anything without asking again. And they would never drink vinegar again. It was disgusting! +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and eat snacks. One day, they are hungry and want to make a sandwich. They go to the kitchen and find bread, butter and jelly. + +Anna says, "I can cut the bread. I am good with the knife." She takes the knife and tries to cut the bread, but it is too hard. She pushes harder and harder, but the knife slips and cuts her finger. She cries, "Ow! Ow! Ow!" + +Ben says, "Oh no, Anna! Are you okay?" He runs to her and sees the blood. He is scared and does not know what to do. He remembers that his mom always has a band-aid in her purse. He says, "Wait here, Anna. I will get a band-aid for you. I am reliable. I will be back soon." + +He leaves the kitchen and looks for his mom's purse. He finds it in the living room and opens it. He sees many things inside, but he does not see a band-aid. He looks harder and harder, but he cannot find it. He is worried and does not want to leave Anna alone. He says, "Where is the band-aid? Where is the band-aid?" + +He hears his mom coming home. He runs to the door and says, "Mom! Mom! Anna cut her finger. She needs a band-aid. Do you have one?" + +His mom says, "Oh dear, what happened?" She sees the knife and the jelly on the table. She says, "Did you try to make a sandwich?" She hugs Ben and says, "You are a good friend, Ben. You are reliable. But you should not use the knife by yourself. It is dangerous. Let me help you." + +She takes Ben and Anna to the bathroom and washes Anna's finger. She puts a band-aid on it and says, "There, there. It will be okay. It is just a small cut. It will heal soon." She kisses Anna and says, "You are brave, Anna. You did not cry too much. But you should be careful with the knife. It is sharp. Let me show you how to cut the bread safely." + +She takes them back to the kitchen and makes a sandwich for them. She cuts the bread with the knife and spreads the butter and the jelly on it. She says, "See, this is how you cut the bread. You hold the knife like this and you move it like this. You do not push too hard or too fast. You watch your fingers and you ask for help if you need it." + +She gives them the sandwich and says, "Here you go. Enjoy your snack. You are good friends. You take care of each other. You are reliable. I am proud of you." + +Anna and Ben smile and say, "Thank you, mom. We love you." They eat the sandwich and share it. They say, "This is the best sandwich ever. It has bread, butter and jelly. And it has love." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over who gets what. + +One day, Mom gives them a glass of milk each. She says, "Drink your milk, it is good for you." Tom and Lily drink their milk. But Tom drinks faster than Lily. He finishes his glass and looks at Lily's glass. He wants more milk. + +He says, "Lily, give me your milk. I am still thirsty." + +Lily says, "No, Tom. This is my milk. You had yours. Go away." + +Tom gets angry. He tries to grab Lily's glass. Lily holds it tight. They pull and push. The glass falls on the floor. The milk spills everywhere. The glass breaks into pieces. The pieces are sharp and rough. They can hurt. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what happened. She sees the mess and the broken glass. She is not happy. She says, "Tom and Lily, what did you do? You wasted the milk and broke the glass. You could have cut yourselves. You are naughty. You need to say sorry and clean up." + +Tom and Lily feel bad. They know they did wrong. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We are sorry. We will clean up." + +Mom says, "Thank you. I accept your sorry. But you need to learn to share and be nice to each other. Milk is for everyone. You can have more later. Now, be careful and help me pick up the glass." + +Tom and Lily nod. They help Mom clean up. They are careful not to touch the rough pieces. They say, "We will share and be nice, Mom. We love you." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. You are my good twins." She hugs them and kisses them. They hug and kiss her back. They feel better. They go to play with their toys and books. They share and do not fight. They are happy. +Tom was very happy. Today was his birthday. He had a big cake with four candles. He had many gifts from his mom, dad, and friends. He wanted to play with his new toys. + +"Can I open my gifts now, mom?" he asked. + +"Yes, you can, Tom. But first, let's sing happy birthday to you. And then you can blow the candles and make a wish," mom said. + +Tom nodded. He liked to sing. He liked to make wishes. He hoped his wish would come true. He wanted a puppy. + +Mom, dad, and friends gathered around the cake. They sang happy birthday to Tom. Tom smiled. He felt very special. + +"Now, blow the candles, Tom. And don't tell anyone your wish," dad said. + +Tom took a deep breath. He closed his eyes. He wished for a puppy. He blew the candles. All the candles went out. + +"Yay, Tom! You did it!" his friends cheered. + +Tom opened his eyes. He saw a big box with a bow. It was moving. It was making noises. + +"What is that, dad?" Tom asked. + +"That is your last gift, Tom. Why don't you open it and see?" dad said. + +Tom ran to the box. He pulled the bow. He lifted the lid. He saw a puppy. It was brown and white. It had a wet nose and a wagging tail. It licked Tom's face. + +"Wow, a puppy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Tom shouted. + +He hugged the puppy. He kissed the puppy. He named the puppy Spot. + +"You're welcome, Tom. Happy birthday, son. We love you," mom and dad said. + +Tom was very happy. He had a fine birthday. He had a new friend. He had a puppy. His wish came true. +Sara liked to record her voice with her mom's phone. She sang songs, told jokes, and made funny noises. She thought she was very good at it. She did not like to share her mom's phone with anyone, not even her baby brother Tom. + +One day, Sara saw her mom put the phone on the table and go to the kitchen. She ran to the table and grabbed the phone. She wanted to record a new song she learned at school. She did not see Tom crawling behind her. + +"Hi, this is Sara, and I'm going to sing a song for you," she said into the phone. She pressed the record button and started to sing. + +But then she heard a loud cry. She turned around and saw Tom holding his head. He had bumped into the table and hurt himself. He was very sad and scared. + +"Mommy, mommy, help!" Tom cried. + +Sara did not care. She was angry that Tom had ruined her song. She did not want to stop recording. She did not want to help Tom. She was very selfish. + +She said to Tom, "Go away, Tom. You are a bad baby. You always spoil everything. This is my phone, not yours. I don't like you." + +Tom cried louder. He felt very alone and hurt. He wanted his mommy. + +Mom heard Tom's cry and came running. She saw Sara holding the phone and Tom on the floor. She was very upset. + +She said to Sara, "Sara, how could you be so mean to your brother? He is hurt and needs your love. You are not a good sister. You are very selfish. You should be ashamed of yourself." + +She took the phone from Sara and gave it to Tom. She hugged Tom and kissed his head. She said to Tom, "I'm sorry, Tom. I love you. You are a good baby. Don't mind Sara. She is very naughty." + +She looked at Sara with a sad and angry face. She said to Sara, "You are in big trouble, young lady. You need to learn to share and be kind. You are going to your room and you are not getting the phone back. Maybe then you will think about what you did." + +Sara felt very bad. She had lost her mom's phone and her mom's love. She had hurt her brother and herself. She wished she had not been so selfish. But it was too late. She had no song and no friend. She had only tears. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play at the park. They both loved to slide on the big slide, but sometimes they had to wait for their turn. One day, they saw a shiny trophy on a bench near the slide. It looked like a prize for someone who was very good at something. + +"Wow, look at that trophy!" Lily said. "I wonder who it belongs to." + +"Maybe it's for the best slider in the park," Ben said. "Let's try to slide faster and better than anyone else and see if we can get it." + +They ran to the slide and took turns sliding down as fast as they could. They laughed and cheered each other on. They did not notice that a man was watching them from a distance. He was the owner of the trophy, and he was not happy. + +"Hey, you two, stop playing with my trophy!" he shouted. "That's mine, I won it at a contest. Give it back to me right now!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They did not know that the trophy was not for them. They thought they were just having fun. They wanted to be polite and say sorry, but they did not know how to talk to the angry man. + +They grabbed the trophy and ran away from the slide. They hoped to find their parents and explain what happened. But the man was faster. He chased them and caught them. He snatched the trophy from their hands and yelled at them. + +"You little thieves, how dare you touch my trophy! You have no manners, no respect, no sense! You are in big trouble, I'm going to tell your parents and the police!" + +He dragged them to the park office and called their parents. Lily and Ben cried and wished they had never seen the trophy. They learned a hard lesson that day. They should not play with things that do not belong to them, and they should always ask before they touch. They lost their friend, their fun, and their trust. They felt very sad and sorry. +Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun until Tom saw Lily's doll. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Tom asked. + +"No, it's mine. You have your car," Lily said. + +"But I want to play with your doll. It has a pretty dress and hair," Tom said. + +He tried to grab the doll from Lily, but she held it tight. Tom got angry and pulled harder. Lily cried and shouted. + +"Stop it, Tom! You are rude! You can't take my doll!" + +Tom did not stop. He pulled the doll so hard that the dress came off. He saw a string around the doll's neck. He had an idea. He used the string to tie the doll to his car. + +"Ha ha, now the doll is mine. I will make it go fast with my car," Tom said. + +He pushed the car with the doll on the floor. The doll bounced and dragged behind the car. Lily was very sad and angry. She ran to Tom and tried to untie the doll. + +"Give me back my doll, Tom! You are mean! You hurt my doll!" + +Tom laughed and pushed Lily away. He kept driving the car with the doll. Lily felt helpless and started to cry louder. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw what Tom had done. She was very upset. + +"Tom, what are you doing? That is not how you treat a doll or your sister. You are very rude and naughty. You need to say sorry to Lily and give her back her doll," mom said. + +Tom felt ashamed and scared. He stopped the car and untied the doll. He gave it back to Lily. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I won't do it again," Tom said. + +Lily took her doll and hugged it. She looked at Tom and said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you. But don't be rude again." + +Mom smiled and hugged them both. She said, "I'm glad you are sorry and forgive each other. Now, let's fix the doll's dress and play nicely together." +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pole in the park. The pole is smooth and shiny. Tim and Sam want to touch the pole. + +"Can we touch the pole?" Tim asks Sam. + +"I don't know. Maybe it belongs to someone." Sam says. + +"Who?" Tim says. + +"Maybe the park man. He takes care of the park. He might need the pole for something." Sam says. + +Tim and Sam look around. They do not see the park man. They do not see anyone else. The pole is alone. + +"Let's touch it. Just for a little bit." Tim says. + +"Okay. But be careful. Don't break it." Sam says. + +Tim and Sam run to the pole. They touch it with their hands. It feels cold and hard. They slide their hands up and down. They laugh and giggle. + +"Look, I can go around the pole." Tim says. He holds the pole with both hands and spins around it. + +"Me too." Sam says. He does the same. + +They have fun with the pole. They pretend it is a rocket, a snake, a tree. They make noises and faces. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice. + +"Hey, what are you doing with my pole?" The voice says. + +Tim and Sam stop. They look up. They see the park man. He is holding a rake. He looks angry. + +"Uh-oh." Tim says. + +"Sorry, mister. We didn't know it was your pole." Sam says. + +"It is my pole. I use it to measure the grass. You shouldn't touch it. You might hurt yourself or damage it." The park man says. + +"We're sorry. We won't touch it again." Tim and Sam say. + +"Good. Now go play somewhere else. And be careful." The park man says. + +Tim and Sam nod. They run away from the pole. They find another place to play. They do not touch the pole anymore. They still have fun. But they also remember to respect what belongs to others. +Tom and Lily like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make many things with blocks. Sometimes they make houses, sometimes they make cars, sometimes they make animals. + +One day, they decide to make a big boat with blocks. They use blue blocks for the water, and brown blocks for the boat. They put some yellow blocks for the windows, and some red blocks for the flag. They make a big row of blocks for the boat. They are very proud of their boat. + +They want to play with their boat, but they need some people to go on the boat. They look around and see their toys. They have dolls, bears, cars, and balls. They pick some toys and put them on the boat. They make them talk and sing and have fun. + +They pretend that the boat is going on a trip. They say, "Bye bye, house! Bye bye, mom and dad! We are going on a big adventure!" They make the boat move on the blue blocks. They make the toys wave and smile. They have a lot of fun with their boat. They are very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved riding her bicycle in the park every day. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to make some yummy cookies. Lily was excited and helped her mommy gather all the ingredients they needed. + +Lily's mommy showed her how to mix the ingredients in a big bowl. Lily was so happy and started to stir the mixture with a big spoon. She was very careful not to spill any on the floor. The mixture looked perfect and tasted very yummy. + +After they finished baking the cookies, Lily and her mommy sat down to eat them. The cookies were so delicious that Lily couldn't stop smiling. She knew that helping her mommy stir the mixture was the secret to making the perfect cookies. From that day on, Lily loved baking with her mommy and riding her bicycle in the park even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the snow. One day, Lily decided to build a snowman. She rolled a big ball of icy snow for the body, a smaller one for the head, and used sticks for the arms. + +As she was finishing up, an old man walked by and said, "You have built a great snowman, but remember, wisdom is like a snowball. As it rolls, it grows bigger and bigger." Lily did not understand what the old man meant. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play and saw that her snowman had melted. She was sad, but then she remembered what the old man had said. She realized that things can change and that it's important to keep learning and growing, just like the snowball rolling down the hill. From that day on, Lily tried to learn something new every day so she could grow her wisdom like a snowball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily was scared because it was dark in her room. She wanted her mom to stay with her, but her mom said she had to go to work. + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she put her favorite stuffed animal next to her in bed. She felt a little better, but still scared. Then, she remembered what her teacher said about being compassionate. She thought about how her mom had to go to work to make money for their family. + +Lily realized that her mom loved her and was doing what was best for her. She felt better and fell asleep. The next morning, Lily woke up feeling proud of herself for being compassionate and understanding. She learned that even in the dark, there is always a light of love and kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a pink chicken in her backyard. The chicken was so pretty and Lily wanted to pet it. She asked her mommy if she could go play with the chicken, but her mommy said no because the chicken belonged to the neighbor. + +Lily was sad, but then she had an idea. She decided to write a letter to her neighbor and ask if she could play with the pink chicken. She wrote, "Dear Neighbor, can I please play with your pink chicken? I promise to be very gentle and take good care of it. Please answer me soon." + +The next day, Lily got an answer from her neighbor. The neighbor said it was okay for Lily to play with the chicken as long as she was careful. Lily was so happy and ran outside to play with the pink chicken. They had so much fun together and Lily was very happy that she got to make a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew pink gum all the time. One day, she was playing with her toys when her little brother came in and disturbed her. She got mad and accidentally dropped her gum on the floor. Her brother saw it and picked it up. He thought it was funny and started to play with it. Lily didn't want her gum to be ruined so she took it back from him. She put the gum back in her mouth and continued playing with her toys. From that day on, Lily learned to keep her gum safe from her little brother's curious hands. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in the sea with his friends. Nemo was very clever and always found a way to get out of trouble. + +One day, Nemo's friend got caught in a net. Nemo tried to help but he couldn't. Suddenly, the net vanished and Nemo's friend was free. Nemo didn't know what happened. + +Later, Nemo found out that a kind mermaid saw his friend in trouble and helped by making the net vanish. Nemo learned that sometimes, you need help from others to solve a problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom clean the house. One day, her mom gave her a mop to use. Lily was confused about how to use it, but her mom showed her how to mop the floor. + +Lily loved mopping so much that she wanted to keep doing it. She mopped the kitchen, the living room, and even her own bedroom. Her mom was so proud of her for being such a good helper. + +From that day on, Lily would always ask her mom if she could mop the floors. She loved the feeling of the wet mop on her feet and the sound it made when it cleaned the floor. She was no longer confused about how to use the mop and she kept on mopping every chance she got. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his blue suit every day because it made him feel very fancy. His suit was so popular that all his friends wanted to wear one too! + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her weigh some apples for a pie. Timmy was excited to help, so he sat on the scale with the apples and they weighed together. Timmy was surprised to see that he weighed more than the apples! + +After they finished weighing the apples, Timmy's mom told him that he was a big helper and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt very proud of himself and decided that he would wear his blue suit every time he helped his mom with something. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going on a trip with her family and had a lot of luggage to carry. Her mom asked her to help fix the bags so they could fit in the car. + +Lily said, "Okay Mommy, I will fix the bags." She tried to lift the big bag but it was too heavy. "It's too heavy, Mommy," she said. + +Her dad said, "I will help you, Lily. Let's fix the bags together." They worked together and finally got all the bags in the car. + +During the car ride, Lily's little brother started singing really loud. Lily said, "Please stop singing so loud, it hurts my ears." Her brother said, "Sorry Lily, I will sing quietly now." And they all drove off on their trip together. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly woman who lived alone in a small house. She had a whip that she used to scare away naughty animals from her garden. One day, a bad man came and stole her whip. The woman was very sad and scared because she couldn't protect her garden anymore. + +The bad man thought he was very clever, but he didn't know that stealing is wrong. He didn't know that it's important to be kind to others and to not take things that don't belong to us. The woman felt very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, some kind children who lived nearby saw what had happened. They knew that they had to help the woman. They went to the bad man's house and asked him to give back the whip. The bad man felt guilty and gave it back. The woman was very happy and grateful to the children. They learned an important lesson that day: it's always better to be kind than to steal. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and soar through the clouds. One day, Blue met a little boy named Timmy who was playing with a ball. + +"Hi there, little birdie!" said Timmy. "Do you want to play a sport with me?" + +Blue was curious and asked, "What's a sport?" + +"A sport is a fun game you play with other people," explained Timmy. + +Blue thought it sounded like a lot of fun and agreed to play. They played catch with the ball, but soon Blue accidentally flew too high and the ball hit him on the head. + +"Ouch! That hurt!" cried Blue. "Your ball is too hard. Can we play with something soft instead?" + +Timmy felt bad and apologized. He found a soft stuffed animal for them to play with instead. They had a great time playing together and Blue was happy that they found a way to play without getting hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree had many branches and leaves. One day, a little bird came to rest on a branch. The bird was happy and calm. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the tree began to lean. The bird felt scared because the tree was a threat to its safety. But the bird was brave and held on tight to the branch. + +After a while, the wind stopped and the tree became calm again. The bird felt relieved and continued to sing its happy song. From that day on, the bird knew that even though there might be threats in the world, it could always find calm and safety in nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very thirsty and needed a drink of water. She went to the kitchen and turned on the faucet. Water came out of the faucet and Lily was happy. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and got scared. She didn't know what it was. She turned off the faucet and listened carefully. It was just the wind blowing a tree branch against the window. + +Lily felt better and turned the faucet back on. She drank the water and felt much better. From then on, she made sure to listen carefully before getting scared. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy named Jack. Jack loved rockets and always dreamed of going to space. One day, Jack saw a rocket in a store and asked his mom if he could have it. His mom said, "Sure, but be careful, it's very sharp." + +Excitedly, Jack took his rocket to the park to play with it. He launched it into the sky and watched it soar high above the trees. Suddenly, the rocket got stuck in a tree. Jack was sad and didn't know what to do. Just then, a kind old man walked by and asked Jack what was wrong. + +Jack told the man about his rocket and how it was stuck in the tree. The man climbed up the tree and retrieved the rocket. Jack was so happy and thanked the man for being brave and helping him. From that day on, Jack always remembered to be careful with sharp things and to be brave like the kind old man who helped him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she decided to peek behind the curtains to find her friend. + +Lily's mom called her to come inside for lunch, but Lily didn't want to stop playing. She quickly put on her clothes and went back outside to play. + +When Lily found her friend, she was so glad! They played together for hours, but eventually it was time to go home. Lily went inside and took off her clothes before going to bed. She fell asleep, dreaming of playing hide and seek again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She saw a bug on the ground and leaned down to look at it. "Hi bug," she said. The bug didn't say anything back, but Lily thought it was very fair to say hello. + +Lily's friend Tom came over to play too. "Look at the bug!" Lily said. "Have you ever seen a bug like this before?" Tom leaned down to get a closer look. "No, I haven't," he said. "It's very interesting." + +Suddenly, the bug flew away. "Bye bug!" Lily said. "I hope you have a nice day." Tom and Lily continued to play, but they both agreed that seeing the bug was the most exciting part of their day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat muffins. One day, she went to the bakery to buy a muffin. She saw a weird man there who was wearing a funny hat. The man looked at Lily and smiled. Lily felt embarrassed and ran away. She forgot to buy the muffin she wanted. The next day, Lily went back to the bakery and saw the same man. This time, she smiled at him and bought her muffin. She didn't feel weird anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who had a bald head. He loved to play outside with his friends, but he was always worried about getting sunburned on his head. One day, he asked his mom if he could wear a hat to prevent getting sunburned. + +His mom said, "Of course, Timmy! It's important to prevent getting hurt from the sun." + +Later that day, Timmy and his friends were playing a game of tag. Timmy was "it" and was chasing after his friend, Billy. Billy ran into the house and closed the door behind him. Timmy knocked on the door and asked, "Billy, are you in there?" + +Billy replied, "No, I'm not in here." + +But Timmy knew that wasn't the truth. He could hear Billy giggling from inside the house. Timmy felt upset that Billy wasn't being honest with him. He said, "Billy, it's not nice to tell a lie. The truth is always better." + +Billy opened the door and apologized for not telling the truth. Timmy forgave him and they continued playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in his garden, digging for worms. One day, Timmy found a tough, big worm. He was so excited and wanted to show his mom. + +But when he went inside, he saw his baby sister sleeping in her crib. Timmy knew he couldn't be loud and wake her up. So, he decided to put the worm in a jar and show his mom later. + +As Timmy was about to leave the room, he accidentally knocked over a vase. It made a loud noise and woke up his baby sister. She started crying and Timmy felt bad. He knew he shouldn't have been so loud. But then he remembered the worm and showed it to his sister. She stopped crying and started laughing. Timmy was happy he could make her smile again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. Hockey was his favorite game to play. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny said, "I want to fly like a bird." Timmy replied, "I wish we could fly too, but we can't." Johnny said, "Maybe we can if we try really hard." + +So, Timmy and Johnny tried to fly by flapping their arms like birds. They flapped and flapped, but they couldn't fly. Suddenly, Timmy's dad came outside and saw what they were doing. He said, "Boys, you can't fly like birds. But you can be popular by being good at hockey and being kind to others." + +Timmy and Johnny realized that being popular wasn't about flying, it was about being kind and good at something they loved, like playing hockey. From that day on, they practiced hard and played hockey with all their friends. They became very popular because they were good at hockey and kind to everyone. The moral of the story is that being popular isn't about flying, it's about being kind and good at something you love. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who loved to play soccer. They were very enthusiastic and practiced every day. One day, they were getting ready for a big game against the other animals in the forest. + +As they were putting on their soccer shoes, the rabbit said, "I hope our friends come to watch us play today." The squirrel replied, "Don't worry, I saw them on the way here. They said they would come to cheer us on." + +The game started and the team played very well. They passed the ball to each other and tried their best to score a goal. Suddenly, the crowd cheered loudly. The team turned around and saw their friends had come to watch them play. They felt very happy and encouraged. + +In the end, the team won the game and their friends came to congratulate them. The animals hugged each other and celebrated their victory. From that day on, they knew they could always count on each other and their friends to come and support them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a popular notebook that he loved to take everywhere he went. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He took his notebook with him so he could draw pictures of the things he saw. + +While he was playing, Timmy noticed that his notebook was missing. He looked everywhere for it but he couldn't find it. Timmy's friends saw that he was sad and they decided to help him look for his notebook. They looked high and low until finally, one of Timmy's friends found it under a tree. Timmy was so happy to have his notebook back and he thanked his friends for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a scary lady sitting on a bench. + +Lily's friend asked, "Do you want to take a picture with the scary lady?" + +Lily said, "No, I don't want to take a picture with her. She looks scary." + +The scary lady heard them talking and said, "Hello, little girls. Don't be scared of me. I'm just waiting for my friend." + +Lily and her friend were surprised. They realized that the scary lady was actually very nice. They went over to talk to her and they all became friends. From that day on, Lily was never scared of anyone she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play. Lily saw a puppy and wanted to pet him, but her mom said, "Be alert, Lily. Always ask before you touch an animal you don't know." + +Lily nodded and went to the puppy's owner. "Can I pet your puppy, please?" she asked. The owner smiled and said, "Of course, you can! He's very friendly." Lily pet the puppy's soft fur and giggled. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily's mom said, "Did you have fun, sweetie?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy. I trust you to take me to the park again soon." Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm glad you had fun, Lily. You have a happy face!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily found an olive on the ground. It was a green olive, not gray. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +Later, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a bird's nest on the ground. The nest was broken and the eggs were gone. Lily felt sad for the little birdies. She decided to restore the nest. + +Lily used some sticks and grass to fix the nest. She put the olive in the nest as a little present for the birdies. The next day, Lily saw that the nest was fixed and the birdies were happy. She felt happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved peaches. One day, she saw a peach tree in her neighbor's yard and wanted to pick one. But the tree was too tall for her to reach. + +Lily went to her grandpa for help. "Grandpa, can you help me get a peach from the tree?" she asked. + +Grandpa got a ladder and climbed up to pick a peach for Lily. As he climbed down, he noticed a harmless bug on the peach. "Look, Lily, there's a little bug on this peach. We should be careful and wash it before we eat it," he said. + +Lily and her grandpa washed the peach and ate it together. It was the sweetest and juiciest peach they had ever tasted. From that day on, Lily knew to always ask for help when she needed it and to be careful before eating anything. +Once upon a time, there was a big mouse named Max. Max loved to eat cheese. One day, Max went to his friend's house and asked, "Do you have any cheese?" His friend answered, "Yes, I have big cheese!" Max was very happy and said, "Can I have some?" His friend said, "Of course, help yourself!" Max ate the cheese and it was very yummy. After that, Max went back to his house and took a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw her shadow on the ground. It looked like a dark shape on the grass. + +Lily wondered if her shadow could do what she did. She jumped up and down, and her shadow did too! She ran around, and her shadow followed. + +Then Lily had an idea. She wanted to test if her shadow could open and close her hands like she could. So, she put her hands up, and her shadow did the same thing! Lily was so happy that her shadow could copy her movements. + +From that day on, Lily loved to play with her shadow. She would dance and twirl, and her shadow would always be there to dance with her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who had a pretty purse. She loved to carry it around everywhere she went. One day, she went to the park to play and put her purse down on a bench. Suddenly, a boy came running and accidentally stepped on her purse. It was fragile and broke into many pieces. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, a kind lady came with a spray bottle and some glue. She sprayed the glue on the pieces of the purse and put them back together. Lily was happy again and thanked the lady for helping her. The boy who broke her purse felt bad and apologized. Lily forgave him and they all played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big field with lots of grass and flowers. One day, a family went to the field to play and have a picnic. They brought yummy sandwiches and juice. They played games like catch and tag. + +After a while, another family came to the field. They had a big, expensive car and fancy clothes. The first family felt shy and nervous. But the second family was very friendly and said, "Welcome! Can we play with you?" + +The two families had a great time together, playing and laughing. They shared their sandwiches and juice. And when it was time to go, they said goodbye and promised to come back to the field again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and eating yummy snacks. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they needed to go to the store to buy some groceries. Timmy was excited because he loved going to the store. + +At the store, Timmy's mom gave him an important order. She told him to stay close to her and not wander off. Timmy promised to be a good boy and follow his mom's order. + +As they were walking down the aisle, something strange happened. The lights in the store suddenly went out! Timmy was scared because he couldn't see anything. But then, his mom turned on her phone's light and everything was okay. They finished their shopping and went back home. Timmy was happy because he got to help his mom and nothing scary happened. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, Lily wanted to go to the park with her mom, but her mom said they had to delay their trip because it was raining outside. + +Lily was sad, but her mom promised they would go to the park when the rain stopped. They waited and waited, but the rain didn't stop for a long time. Finally, after a tough wait, the rain stopped and the sun came out. + +Lily and her mom went to the park and played on the swings and slides. Lily said, "I'm so happy we came to the park, even though we had to delay our trip. I love this season when the flowers bloom and the sun shines." Her mom smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. It's a beautiful day." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a loyal dog named Max. One day, Lily was carrying a cup of juice and she accidentally dropped it. The juice spilled all over the floor. + +Lily was sad, but Max wanted to help. He licked up all the juice from the floor with his tongue. Lily was happy that Max was so loyal and helpful. She hugged him and said, "Thank you, Max. You are the best dog in the world." + +From that day on, Lily made sure to hold her cup more carefully, but she knew that if she ever needed help, Max would be there to save the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her yard with her toys. One day, her mom said, "Lily, let's travel to the park to play with other kids." Lily was so happy and said, "Yay! I love to travel!" + +At the park, Lily saw a lively group of kids playing. She wanted to join them, but she felt shy. One of the kids came up to her and said, "Hi, my name is Tim. Do you want to play with us?" Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" They played together for hours and had so much fun. + +When it was time to go home, Lily's mom asked her if she had a good time. Lily replied, "Yes, mom. I had so much fun traveling to the park and playing with my new friends. Can we do it again tomorrow?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can travel to different places and have more fun adventures together." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was scared of bugs, especially crickets. One day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a cricket. He wanted to run away, but he remembered that his mom told him to be brave and not be scared of bugs. So, Timmy took a deep breath and watched the cricket hop around. + +Suddenly, Timmy accidentally stepped on the cricket and it got hurt. Timmy felt very sad and guilty. He knew he had to say sorry and ask for forgiveness. So, Timmy picked up the cricket and gently put it on a leaf. He said sorry to the cricket and asked it to forgive him. + +The cricket looked at Timmy and then hopped away. Timmy felt much better and was happy that he did the right thing. From that day on, Timmy was no longer scared of crickets and he knew that it was important to ask for forgiveness when you do something wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk in the park. They saw a little shelter where they could sit and rest. + +Lily's mommy said, "Let's sit in the shelter and have a snack." They sat down and ate some yummy cookies. After they were done, Lily's mommy said, "I'm tired. Let's take a nap." + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy. I'll watch over you." As her mommy slept, Lily saw a little bird outside the shelter. She whispered, "Shh! Don't wake up mommy." The bird flew away, but Lily knew it would come back soon. + +Sure enough, the bird came back with its family. They chirped and sang a beautiful song. Lily smiled and said, "Mommy, wake up! Look at the birds!" They watched the birds together and had a happy day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily met a little boy named Jack. Jack had an amazing toy car that he loved to play with. + +Lily said, "Wow, your toy car is amazing! Can I play with it?" + +Jack said, "Sure, but you have to keep it safe." + +Lily promised to keep the toy car safe and they played together happily. After a while, Lily's mom called her and said it was time to go home. + +Lily said, "I had so much fun playing with you and your amazing toy car. We should play again soon!" + +Jack replied, "Yes, we should. We can be friends forever and keep playing together." + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds like a great idea!" and they said goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big jar of candies that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She left her jar of candies on the bench and went to play on the swings. When she came back, her jar was gone! + +Lily looked around and saw a boy with her jar. She went up to him and said, "Hey! That's my jar of candies! You stole it!" The boy looked worried and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to steal it. I just wanted some candies." + +Lily forgave the boy and said, "It's okay. You can have some candies, but next time, ask before you take something that isn't yours." The boy was happy and they shared the candies together. From that day on, Lily learned to be more careful with her things and the boy learned to ask before taking something. +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 saw a big cow in a field. The cow was eating grass and looked very happy. + +Lily went up to the cow and said, "Hello, cow! Are you ready to play with me?" The cow just looked at Lily and kept eating. + +Lily decided to go to the store to buy some apples for the cow. She thought the cow might like them. When she got back to the field, she gave the apples to the cow. The cow ate them all up and looked very happy. + +From then on, every day Lily would bring the cow some apples from the store. The cow started to follow Lily around and they became best friends. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes it takes a little effort to make friends, but it's worth it in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While they were there, Lily saw a magician doing magic tricks. She thought it was so cool! + +But then, the magician did a scary trick that made Lily feel scared. She didn't like it at all. She told her mommy and daddy how she felt and they hugged her tight to make her feel better. + +After that, Lily didn't want to watch the magician anymore. She just wanted to play on the swings and slide. She didn't need magic tricks to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the woods near her house. One day, she saw a black fox running through the trees. + +"Wow, look at the black fox!" she said to her mom. + +"You can learn a lot about animals by watching them," her mom said. + +Lily watched the fox as it ran and jumped. She learned that foxes are very fast and agile. + +After a while, the fox ran away. Lily said, "Goodbye, black fox! Thank you for teaching me something new." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved getting massages because they felt so good. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to go get a massage. + +Lily replied, "Yes, please! Massages make me feel good!" + +So, they went to the spa together. The spa lady asked Lily's mommy if she needed any supplies for the massage. Lily's mommy said, "No, thank you. We have everything we need." + +After the massage, Lily felt so relaxed and happy. She said to her mommy, "That massage was so good! Can we come back again?" + +Lily's mommy smiled and said, "Of course, we can come back anytime you want." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the snow. One day, she found a shiny piece of jewelry on the ground. It sparkled in the sun and made her very happy. + +But then, a big bully came along and tried to take the jewelry from her. Lily didn't want to give it up, so she held onto it tightly. The bully got angry and pushed her down into the icy snow. + +Lily was very upset, but she didn't want to let go of the jewelry. She held it up to the sun and watched it shine. Suddenly, she had an idea. She took off the jewelry and threw it as far as she could. The bully ran after it, and Lily was able to run away and go home safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved chocolate very much. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a little bird that was scared and stuck in a tree. + +Lily said, "Don't be scared little bird, I will rescue you!" She climbed up the tree and helped the bird come down. The bird was very happy and flew away. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came running towards her. He said, "Lily, I want some chocolate!" Lily shared her chocolate with her brother and they both ate it happily. + +From that day on, Lily and her brother always looked out for each other and helped anyone who needed rescuing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy was playing with his toys when he heard a loud noise upstairs. He went to see what was happening but his mommy told him not to disturb his daddy, who was sleeping. + +Later that night, Timmy heard another noise upstairs. It was a little bit scary, but he decided to go and investigate. When he got upstairs, he saw that the door to the attic was open. He went inside to see what was there, but it was too dark to see anything. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and got scared, so he ran back downstairs to his mommy. + +The next day, Timmy's mommy and daddy went upstairs to check what was making the noise. They found out that there was a mildew problem in the attic, which was causing the noise. They decided to clean it up, but it was too late. Timmy had already gotten sick from the mildew and had to go to the hospital. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cozy bedroom with a big bed. One night, she heard a strange noise coming from her closet. She was scared but decided to stand up and investigate. When she opened the closet door, she saw an unknown creature hiding inside. It was a little monster with big eyes and a friendly smile. Lily wasn't scared anymore and invited the monster to play with her toys. They had so much fun together that the monster decided to stay in Lily's bedroom forever. From that day on, Lily and her new friend stood side by side, ready for any adventure that might come their way. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot had a fluffy tail that he loved to wag. One day, Spot was feeling very hot in the sun. He decided to move to the shade under a big tree. + +As he was laying there, a little bird flew down and perched on a branch above him. "Hi Spot," chirped the bird. "Why are you so hot?" + +"I was laying in the sun," replied Spot. "But now I'm in the shade and feeling much better. What brings you here?" + +"I was flying around and saw you," said the bird. "Your tail looks so fluffy and fun to play with. Can I touch it?" + +"Sure!" barked Spot. The bird flew down and gently touched Spot's tail. Spot wagged it happily. "That feels nice," he said. + +From then on, Spot and the bird became good friends and would often hang out together in the shade of the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a big box of crayons and Lily wanted to use them. She asked her friend if she could borrow them, and her friend said yes. + +While they were coloring, Lily accidentally spilled juice on the table. Her friend's mom gave her a dark napkin to clean it up. Lily felt bad for making a mess, but her friend's mom told her it was okay and accidents happen. + +Lily learned an important lesson that day. It's important to ask before borrowing things and accidents happen, but it's important to clean up after yourself. She thanked her friend for letting her borrow the crayons and promised to take good care of them. From that day on, Lily always asked before borrowing things and made sure to clean up any messes she made. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mom gave him a big sack to carry. + +Benny was so excited to carry the sack, but he was also a little nervous. He knew he could be clumsy sometimes and didn't want to drop the sack. + +As Benny was hopping along, he saw a big rock in his path. He tried to jump over it, but he tripped and fell. The sack flew out of his hands and opened up. + +To Benny's surprise, the sack was filled with carrots! Benny's mom had known he loved carrots and had packed them for him. Benny was so happy and grateful. From that day on, Benny made sure to be extra careful when carrying things, so he wouldn't drop them again. +Once upon a time, there was a big bus. It was so large that it could fit many people inside. One day, a little girl got on the bus with her mommy. They sat down and waited for the bus to go. The little girl looked out the window and saw many things she had never seen before. She saw tall buildings, pretty flowers, and lots of people walking around. The little girl was having so much fun that she didn't want to get off the bus. But her mommy told her to remember that they had to get off at their stop. Finally, the bus stopped and they got off. The little girl was sad that the bus ride was over, but she was happy that she got to see so many new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to collect shiny rocks and pretty leaves. One day, he found a joke book at the library. Timmy thought it was funny and decided to collect jokes too. + +Timmy's friend, Sally, came over to play. Sally liked to play with Timmy's toys, but she wasn't always dependable. Timmy wanted to tell Sally a joke, but he wasn't sure if she would laugh or not. He decided to tell her one anyway. + +"Why did the chicken cross the playground?" Timmy asked. + +"I don't know, why?" Sally replied. + +"To get to the other slide!" Timmy said, giggling. + +Sally laughed too and Timmy was happy that his joke made her smile. From that day on, Timmy collected jokes and always told them to Sally when she came over to play. He knew that he could depend on her to laugh and have fun with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she showed her mommy her drawings and asked if they could print them out. + +Mommy said, "Sure, we can print them out on the computer." Lily was happy and excited to see her drawings on paper. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside. Lily felt scared and asked her mommy, "What's that noise? Is it a threat?" + +Mommy hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, we're safe inside our house. It's just a truck driving by." Lily felt better and continued to draw her pictures, knowing that she was safe with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sugar. One day, her mommy told her that eating too much sugar was not helpful for her body. + +Lily didn't understand why sugar was bad for her. She asked her mommy, "Why is sugar not helpful?" + +Her mommy explained, "Sugar can make you sick if you eat too much. It's important to eat healthy foods to keep our bodies strong." + +Lily listened and understood. From that day on, she ate less sugar and more fruits and vegetables. She felt better and knew that being healthy was important. The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to our mommy's helpful advice and eat healthy foods. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars, especially ones with big motors. One day, Timmy's dad brought home a very special car. "Look Timmy," said his dad, "this is an original car from a long time ago." Timmy was very excited to see the car. + +"Can we enter the car?" asked Timmy. "Of course we can!" said his dad. They opened the door and got inside the car. "Wow, this is so cool!" said Timmy. "I love this car!" + +As they were driving down the road, Timmy's dad said, "Timmy, do you know what makes this car so special?" "No, what?" asked Timmy. "This car is over 50 years old, but it still runs perfectly!" said his dad. Timmy was amazed. "That's so cool!" he said. + +When they arrived back home, Timmy said, "Dad, can we go for another ride in the original car tomorrow?" "Sure thing, Timmy," said his dad, "I'm glad you love it as much as I do." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he always left them on the floor. His mom told him it wasn't good to leave his toys everywhere because it made the house messy. + +One day, Timmy decided to organize his toys. He put all his cars in one box and all his blocks in another. His mom was so happy to see him taking care of his things and keeping the house clean. + +Timmy's body felt good after he finished organizing his toys. He felt proud of himself and happy that his mom was proud of him too. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to put his toys away when he was done playing with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the floor with his toys. One day, he fell down and hurt his knee. "Ouch!" cried Timmy. + +His mom came running and asked, "What happened, Timmy?" Timmy showed her his knee and said, "It hurts." His mom said, "Don't worry, I'll make it better. I'll put a band-aid on it to heal the boo-boo." + +Timmy felt better, but he couldn't play on the floor anymore. "This is boring," he said to his mom. "I wish I could play with my toys." His mom had an idea. She took a big blanket and made a tent on the floor. Timmy was so happy! He played in his tent and forgot all about his boo-boo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, she found a modern toy car buried in the sand. She was so excited and started to play with it. + +Suddenly, her mom called out to her, "Lily, it's time to go home now." Lily didn't want to leave her new toy car, so she asked her mom, "Can we pause for a little bit longer, please?" + +Her mom replied, "Okay, but only for a little while." Lily continued to play with her modern toy car until it was time to go home. She was so happy to have found such a cool toy in the sand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted to go to a restaurant for lunch. Lily was very excited and said yes. + +When they got to the restaurant, Lily saw a big orange sign outside. "Look, Mommy! That restaurant is orange!" she exclaimed. They went inside and sat down at a table. Lily's mom asked her what she wanted to eat. "I want a sandwich, please," Lily said. + +The waitress came over and asked for their names. "My name is Lily and this is my mommy," Lily said. After they finished their sandwiches, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted dessert. "Yes, please! Can I have an orange popsicle?" Lily asked. Her mom smiled and said yes. They had a great lunch at the orange restaurant and went home happy. +One day, a little boy named Timmy went to the park with his mom. Timmy loved going to the park because he could play on the swings and slide. While he was playing, he found a whistle on the ground. Timmy was eager to blow on the whistle, so he picked it up and blew as hard as he could. + +Suddenly, a dog came running towards him. The dog was very friendly and wanted to play with Timmy. Timmy was scared at first, but then he realized that the dog was nice. He decided to keep the whistle and play with the dog. + +Timmy and the dog had so much fun playing together. They ran around the park and chased each other. Timmy was so happy that he found the whistle and met his new friend. From that day on, Timmy always kept the whistle with him when he went to the park to play with his new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to drink juice every day. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a mighty big glass of juice. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! I accept this juice with joy!" + +Timmy drank his juice and felt very strong and happy. He went outside to play with his friends. While playing, Timmy accidentally fell and spilled his juice on the ground. His friends laughed at him and made fun of him. Timmy felt sad and embarrassed. + +Timmy went back home and told his mom what happened. His mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Sometimes bad things happen, but it's important to accept them and move on." Timmy felt better and hugged his mom back. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to accept things that didn't go his way. He also learned that even though bad things happen, it's important to stay strong and not let them bring you down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mother. One day, they went to the park and Lily wanted to swing. But the swing was too high for her to seat on it. + +Lily's mother said, "Don't worry, my powerful girl. I will help you." Then, she lifted Lily up and put her on the swing. Lily was so happy and she laughed loudly. + +After a while, Lily's mother said, "It's time to go home now, Lily." Lily replied, "Okay, mommy. Can we come back to the park tomorrow?" Her mother said, "Of course, my dear. We can come back to the park every day if you want." Lily smiled and hugged her mother. They walked home together, hand in hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny was very tired, so he decided to take a nap under a big tree. While he was sleeping, a bird flew down and landed on his finger. Benny woke up and looked at the bird. The bird looked very lonely, so Benny invited the bird to nap with him. The bird was happy and they both took a nap together under the big tree. When they woke up, they were no longer lonely because they had each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to bake cookies with his mommy. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs together, and then put them in the oven to bake. + +One day, Timmy went to the circus with his family. He saw a funny clown with a big red nose and a silly hat. The clown made Timmy laugh and he had so much fun. + +Later that day, Timmy accidentally bumped into the clown and the clown's hat fell off. Timmy said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Clown." The clown smiled and said, "That's okay, Timmy. Let's go get some cotton candy!" Timmy and the clown became friends and they had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a careless boy named Timmy. He loved to eat candy and play games, but he never liked to clean up his toys. His mom always told him to be careful and pick up after himself, but he never listened. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. Timmy saw a big slide and ran towards it. As he climbed up the ladder, he felt his waist getting tighter and tighter. He tried to resist the urge to eat all the candy he had for breakfast, but he couldn't help himself. + +As he went down the slide, he felt a sudden jolt and heard a loud pop. His mom rushed over to see what had happened and found that Timmy's pants had split open. From that day on, Timmy learned to be more careful and always pick up after himself. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Binky. Binky loved to hop around and play with his friends in the forest. One day, while he was playing, he saw a shiny knife on the ground. Binky was curious and picked it up to play with it. + +Suddenly, a big, scary wolf appeared and wanted the knife. Binky didn't want to give it up, so he tried to strike the wolf with it. But the wolf was too strong and took the knife away from Binky. + +Binky was sad and scared. He went back to his burrow and told his mommy what happened. She hugged him and told him to never play with dangerous things like knives again. Binky learned his lesson, but he still felt sad that he lost his new toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Benny saw a hole in the ground. It was a big hole and Benny thought it looked like a fun place to play. + +Benny hopped down into the hole and started to play. But then, he realized he couldn't get back out. He was stuck! Benny felt very miserable and started to cry. + +Just then, Benny's mommy came outside and saw him in the hole. She called for help and soon some friendly neighbors came over to rescue Benny. They pulled him out of the hole and gave him a big hug. Benny was so happy to be safe and sound again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily looked up and saw the big and bright moon in the sky. She said to her mom, "Mommy, I see the moon. It's so pretty!" Her mom replied, "Yes, Lily. The moon is beautiful." + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She asked her mom, "What's that sound?" Her mom listened and said, "It's just a fake owl. It's not real." Lily felt relieved and said, "Oh, okay. I don't like scary noises." + +Lily and her mom continued to look at the moon and talk about how much they loved it. Lily said, "I wish I could touch the moon." Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe one day you will, Lily. Anything is possible." The two hugged and went to bed, dreaming about touching the moon one day. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong man with big muscles. He liked to march around all day long, showing off his muscles to everyone he met. One day, he ate a sour lemon and made a funny face. His muscles felt weak and he couldn't march as fast as he used to. + +He went to the doctor, who told him to rest and eat healthy foods to make his muscles strong again. The man listened to the doctor and ate lots of fruits and vegetables. Soon, his muscles felt strong again and he could march around all day long like before. + +From then on, the man remembered to take care of his muscles and never ate anything sour again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a team of animals who wanted to play a game. They needed to work together to win. The team was made up of a lion, a monkey, and a rabbit. They were all very different, but they all wanted to win. + +The lion was the strongest, the monkey was the fastest, and the rabbit was the smartest. They played the game and did their best, but they lost. They were sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, the rabbit had an idea. He said, "Let's reverse our roles! I will be the strongest, the lion will be the fastest, and the monkey will be the smartest." The team agreed and tried again. This time, they won! They were very happy and modest about their victory. They knew that working together as a team was the key to success. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high up in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety saw a big tree with a roof on top of it. Tweety dared himself to fly up to the roof. + +Tweety flapped his wings and flew up to the roof. He felt very proud of himself. But then, he saw something scary. A dead bug was lying on the roof. Tweety didn't like dead bugs, so he flew away quickly. + +From that day on, Tweety knew that he could do anything he dared himself to do, but he also knew to be careful of scary things like dead bugs. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a very special wallet. He loved his wallet because it was dependable. That means he could always count on it to keep his money safe. + +One day, the man went to the store to buy some groceries. When he got to the checkout, he realized that he couldn't find his wallet! He looked all around, but he couldn't find it. + +Just then, a little boy came up to him and said, "Excuse me, sir. Did you pick up this wallet?" The man was so happy! He thanked the boy and gave him a big hug. From that day on, the man knew that he could always depend on the kindness of others. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play football. He would run and kick the ball with his friends in the park every day. One day, Timmy's friend brought a crazy football to the park. The ball was covered in bright colors and sparkles. Timmy thought it was the coolest thing he had ever seen. + +Timmy's friend let him play with the crazy football. Timmy was so happy! He kicked the ball and ran after it. His friends cheered him on. They all had so much fun playing with the crazy football. + +When it was time to go home, Timmy's friend let him keep the crazy football. Timmy was so grateful. He hugged his friend and said thank you. Timmy went home with the crazy football and couldn't wait to play with it again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up in her room with all her pretty clothes. One day, she found a shiny leather jacket in her mom's closet. She put it on and felt like a superhero! + +But then, her little brother came in and said she looked foolish in the jacket. Lily felt sad and took it off. She realized that it doesn't matter what others think, as long as she is happy and confident in what she wears. So, she put the leather jacket back on and continued to play dress-up, feeling proud of herself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his cozy bathrobe after taking a bath. His bathrobe was big and heavy, but it kept him warm and snuggly. + +One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to give her the bathrobe so she could wash it. Timmy didn't want to give it to her because he loved it so much. But he knew he had to be a good boy and share. + +So, Timmy gave his mommy the bathrobe and she washed it. When she gave it back to him, it smelled fresh and clean. Timmy was so happy to have his favorite bathrobe back and he put it on right away. He felt so warm and cozy, he didn't want to take it off! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, she saw a shiny, smooth ball under the couch. She tried to reach it but it was too far away. + +"Mommy, please help me get the ball under the couch," Lily said. + +But her mommy was busy and couldn't help her at the moment. Lily got upset and started to cry. + +"Don't cry, Lily. I have an idea," said her big brother Jack. "Let's use this long stick to get the ball." + +Lily smiled and they used the stick to get the ball under the couch. She was happy and grateful to her brother for helping her. They played with the ball together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to attach a picture to the wall. Lily got her glue and attached the picture to the wall. + +After that, her mom asked her to peel an onion. Lily didn't like the smell of onions, but she did it anyway. She was proud of herself for doing it all by herself. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her if she was comfortable in her new shoes. Lily said yes and told her mom that they were very soft and cozy. Her mom smiled and gave her a big hug. + +"I'm so proud of you, Lily," her mom said. "You're such a big helper in the kitchen!" + +Lily smiled back and said, "I love helping you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty bow in her hair and loved to play with her toys. But Lily was spoiled and always wanted more toys. + +One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy. She saw a toy she really wanted, but her mommy said no. Lily started to shout and cry, but her mommy didn't give in. + +Lily didn't understand why she couldn't have the toy. She thought she could get anything she wanted. But her mommy knew that spoiling Lily would not make her happy in the long run. + +Sadly, Lily went home without the toy. She learned that sometimes we can't always have what we want. And that being spoiled doesn't lead to happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a gentle zebra named Stripey. Stripey loved to stand in the sun and eat grass all day. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit Stripey. "Hi, Stripey! Can I pet you?" asked Lily. "Sure!" replied Stripey. + +Lily was so happy to pet Stripey. She loved how soft his fur was. But then, Lily saw a big truck coming down the road. "Stripey, watch out!" she yelled. But it was too late. The truck hit Stripey and he fell down. Lily ran to Stripey and tried to help him stand up, but he couldn't. "Oh no, Stripey! You're hurt!" cried Lily. + +Stripey couldn't stand anymore. He was too hurt. Lily was very sad. She hugged Stripey and said, "I'm sorry, Stripey. I wish I could make you better." But Stripey didn't move. He was gone. Lily was so sad that she cried and cried. She missed her gentle zebra friend so much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Patch that she loved very much. One day, Lily went outside to play and accidentally tore Patch's arm. She was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mommy saw her sad face and asked what happened. Lily showed her Patch's torn arm and started to cry. Mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we can call the toy doctor to fix Patch." + +Lily's face lit up with joy and she smiled. Mommy called the toy doctor, who came to their house and fixed Patch's arm. When he was done, he gave Patch back to Lily and said, "He's all better now. And his fur is so warm!" Lily hugged Patch tightly and smiled. She was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a man who liked to do yoga. He was not very strong, he was weak. The man wanted to get stronger so he went to a gym. But the gym was very expensive, and he did not have enough money to pay for it. + +One day, the man saw a sign that said there was free yoga in the park. He was very happy because he could do yoga for free. He went to the park and started doing yoga with other people. + +But then, a big storm came and everyone had to go home. The man did not have a home, so he stayed in the park. It was very cold and he got sick. He did not have any money to pay for medicine and he got even sicker. In the end, the man was so sick that he died. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play outside in the sun, but sometimes it got too hot. When it was too hot, Benny would look for a shady spot to rest. + +One day, Benny was playing with his friends when they heard a loud and noisy truck coming down the road. The noise hurt Benny's ears and he wanted it to stop. His friends felt the same way, so they all went to a shady spot under a big tree and waited for the noisy truck to pass. + +Finally, the truck went away and it was quiet again. Benny and his friends were happy to be in the shade and not hear the noisy truck anymore. They played together and had fun until it was time to go home. Benny was glad he found a good spot to stop and rest when he needed it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved pizza. He would get very excited every time his mom said they were having pizza for dinner. + +One day, Timmy decided to get creative and make his own pizza. He got some dough, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. He rolled out the dough and spread the sauce on top. Then he added the cheese and pepperoni. + +When the pizza was done, Timmy was so proud of himself. He couldn't wait to show his mom. She tried a slice and said it was delicious! Timmy was very happy that his creative pizza turned out so well. From that day on, he made pizza all the time and always got compliments from his family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. Mittens was very fluffy and loved to cuddle with Lily. Lily loved to play with Mittens all day long. + +One day, Lily and Mittens played so much that they both got tired. Lily put Mittens on her lap and they took a nap together. Mittens purred softly and Lily fell asleep with a smile on her face. + +When they woke up, Lily felt refreshed and ready to play with Mittens again. Mittens meowed happily and they spent the rest of the day playing together. They were the best of friends and loved each other very much. +Once upon a time, there was a nice boy named Timmy. He loved animals and wanted to go to the zoo. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the zoo. There were many animals there, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Timmy saw a friendly monkey and wanted to hug him. But his mom said, "No, Timmy, we can't hug the animals. They might get scared." Timmy was sad, but he still had fun at the zoo with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her doll named Rosie. One day, her mommy asked her to help serve dinner. Lily was happy to help her mommy. + +After dinner, they lit a candle and put it on the table. Lily loved the candle because it made the room look pretty. Her mommy told her to be careful and not touch the candle because it could be dangerous. + +Lily said, "Don't worry mommy, I know it's harmless. I won't touch it." Her mommy smiled and said, "You're such a good girl, Lily." + +Later that night, as Lily was getting ready for bed, she asked her mommy, "Can we have a candle in my room too?" Her mommy replied, "Sure, but we have to make sure it's in a safe place so it won't cause any harm." Lily nodded and went to sleep, dreaming of the pretty candle in her room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her best friend, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to visit her grandma. Lily was excited because she loved her grandma. + +When they arrived, Lily saw that her grandma had made cookies. She asked her mom if she could have one, but her mom said she had to wait until after dinner. Lily was sad, but she knew that cookies were a special treat and had to wait. + +After dinner, Lily asked her grandma if she could have a cookie. Her grandma said yes, but only one because they were very valuable. Lily took a bite of her cookie and it was delicious. She wanted another one, but she remembered what her grandma said about the cookies being valuable. + +Lily decided to plan ahead for next time she visited her grandma. She would make sure she was ready to ask for a cookie after dinner, so she could have one without feeling sad. Teddy listened to Lily's plan and said, "That's a great idea, Lily!" Lily smiled and felt happy that she had a plan for next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious about space. He loved to look up at the stars at night and wonder what was up there. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the park to play. While he was playing, he saw a group of kids playing together. Timmy wanted to play with them too, but they ignored him. + +Timmy felt sad and didn't understand why they didn't want to play with him. He thought maybe it was because he was too small or didn't know how to play their game. But then he remembered how he felt when he looked up at the stars. He felt small, but also amazed at the vastness of space. + +Timmy realized that just like space, there was so much more to the world than just that one group of kids. He decided to ignore their ignoring and explore the rest of the park. He found a butterfly and chased it, he climbed a tree and saw the world from a different angle. Timmy realized that there was so much to discover and have fun with, even if some people didn't want to play with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the big green lawn outside her house. One day, she saw a red apple on the ground. She picked it up and took a big bite. She started to chew and it was so delicious! + +Lily decided to sit down on the lawn and eat the rest of the apple. As she chewed, she noticed a little ant crawling on the grass. She watched it for a while and then gave it a tiny piece of the apple. The ant was so happy and ran away with the piece of apple. + +After Lily finished eating the apple, she went inside her house to tell her mommy about the little ant. Her mommy was so proud of her for sharing. From that day on, Lily always shared her food with the little creatures on the lawn. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog who lived in a pond. The sun would shine on the pond every day and the frog loved to bask in its warmth. One day, a big mean bird came to the pond and wanted to eat the frog. The frog was scared and didn't know what to do. + +The frog decided to ask his friend, the wise old turtle, for help. The turtle was a lawyer and knew how to solve problems. The frog told the turtle about the bird and the turtle came up with a plan. + +The next day, when the bird came back to the pond, the turtle told the frog to shine a bright light in the bird's eyes. The frog did as he was told and the bird flew away, blinded by the shine. The frog was safe and happy again, thanks to his wise lawyer friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a yellow lime in her backyard. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so good! She decided to take a bite. + +But when she did, she made a funny face. The lime was sour! She didn't enjoy it at all. She learned that just because something looks pretty on the outside, it doesn't always taste good. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to ask her mom before trying new things. She didn't want to be surprised by something that looked good but didn't taste good. She learned to be careful and not just trust what she saw on the outside. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat cookies because they were very tasty. One day, Timmy's mom baked some cookies and he ate all of them. But then, Timmy heard a whistle blowing outside. He wanted to go see what it was, so he ran out of the house without asking his mom. + +When Timmy got outside, he saw his friend Johnny playing with a toy car. Timmy wanted to play too, but Johnny said there was only one seat in the car. Timmy got angry and started to cry. He wanted to play with the car, but he didn't want to sit on the ground. + +Then, Timmy remembered what his mom always told him: "Sharing is caring." He realized that he could ask Johnny nicely if he could sit in the car for a little bit and then let Johnny have a turn. Johnny agreed and they had a lot of fun together. Timmy learned that sharing is important and it made him feel happy inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they were playing with a big tire. They rolled it down the hill and had so much fun. + +After playing for a while, Timmy's mom called him inside for dinner. He was very hungry and couldn't wait to eat. But before he could eat, his mom told him to wash his hands. Timmy went to the sink and used soap to clean his hands. + +After dinner, Timmy felt very tired. He went to his room and settled into his cozy bed. He was so happy to have had a fun day with his friends and a yummy dinner with his family. He fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink pants every day because they were her favorite. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help sign a card for her grandma's birthday. + +Lily was very excited to help and quickly signed her name on the card. After they finished, Lily's mommy noticed that Lily looked very sleepy. She asked, "Are you feeling tired, sweetie?" + +Lily yawned and replied, "Yes, I am very sleepy." So, her mommy took her to her room and tucked her into bed. As she drifted off to sleep, Lily thought about how happy her grandma would be when she received the card with her name signed on it. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to play in her garden and dig in the dirt. One day, she found a worm and picked it up. She was very excited and wanted to play with it, but she was careless and dropped it on the ground. + +The worm was sad and scared because it was lost. Lily saw that the worm was not happy and wanted to help. She decided to sort through the dirt to find the worm. She looked and looked until she found it. + +Lily learned that it's important to be careful with small creatures and to always try to help them. From that day on, she made sure to be extra careful with any animals she found in her garden. +Once upon a time, there was a man who loved to dig in the ground. He found a diamond that was shiny and sparkly. He was very happy and felt rich. + +He put the diamond in his pocket and went for a walk. He saw a little girl sitting on a rocking chair. She looked sad. + +The man sat beside her and started to rock the chair. The little girl smiled and said, "I like to rock, it makes me happy." The man took the diamond out of his pocket and gave it to the little girl. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, now I feel rich too!" + +From that day on, the man and the little girl became good friends. They would sit on the rocking chair and talk about their adventures. They both knew that even though the diamond was valuable, their friendship was more precious than any diamond in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat grapes. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some grapes. When they got to the store, Lily saw a man who was deaf. She asked her mommy, "Why can't he hear?" Her mommy said, "He was born that way." + +Lily picked out some grapes and held them in her hand. She walked up to the man and said, "Do you want a grape?" The man smiled and said, "Yes, please." Lily gave him a grape and he ate it. "Yum, thank you," he said. + +Lily was happy that she could share her grapes with the man. She learned that even though the man couldn't hear, he was still a nice person. From that day on, Lily always held some grapes in her hand, just in case she met someone who wanted one. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red coat that he loved to wear. It was his favorite coat because it was tough and kept him warm. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big dog and went to pet it. The dog didn't like it and growled at Timmy. Timmy got scared and ran away, but he forgot his coat. + +A man saw the coat and took it. Timmy came back to get it, but the man wouldn't give it back. Timmy said, "Please give me my coat back," but the man said no. + +Timmy was sad because he lost his favorite coat. He went home without it and his mom asked where it was. Timmy said, "The man took it and wouldn't give it back." His mom was angry and called the police, but they couldn't find the man or the coat. Timmy never saw his favorite coat again. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor named Jack who worked in the navy. He had a friend named Timmy who was a little boy. One day, Timmy came to visit Jack on his ship. + +Jack said, "Hello Timmy! Do you want to help me prepare dinner?" + +Timmy said, "Yes, please!" + +Jack showed Timmy how to peel potatoes and chop carrots. Timmy said, "This is fun!" + +Jack said, "I know, but be careful with the knife. It's very sharp." + +After they finished preparing dinner, they sat down to eat. Timmy looked at his plate and said, "This looks ugly." + +Jack laughed and said, "It may not look pretty, but it tastes delicious!" +Once upon a time, there was an old cat named Mittens. Mittens was very mild and liked to sleep in the sun. One day, Mittens decided to try to catch a bird. She tried and tried, but she couldn't succeed. + +Mittens thought and thought about how she could catch a bird. Then, she remembered that she was an old cat and maybe she couldn't catch birds anymore. Mittens decided to go back to sleep in the sun instead. + +Even though Mittens didn't succeed in catching a bird, she was still happy because she got to rest in the warm sun. And that's the end of the story about Mittens, the old and mild cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat a big cookie. He asked his mom if he could have one, but his mom said no because he needed to eat his lunch first. + +Timmy was sad and went to play with his friends. They played a game of tag and Timmy was very good. He ran fast and tagged all his friends. He was so happy and shouted, "I win! I win!" + +After playing, Timmy went back home and his mom checked his temperature with a thermometer. She saw that he had a fever, so she gave him some medicine and put him to bed. Timmy fell asleep and dreamt about winning more games with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to the park and saw a big club. Lily thought it was incredible! + +She asked her mommy, "Can we go see the club?" Her mommy said, "Sure, let's go take a look." As they got closer, Lily started to yawn. "Are you tired, Lily?" her daddy asked. "Yes, I am," she replied. + +They went to the club and saw many people dancing. Lily thought it was so cool. She said to her mommy and daddy, "I want to dance too!" So they danced together and had a lot of fun. When they got home, Lily was so tired that she yawned again and went to bed. She dreamt about the incredible club and couldn't wait to go back again. +Once upon a time, there was a small fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a small well with his fish friends. One day, Nemo wanted to dive deep into the water. He asked his friends, "Can I dive into the well?" His friend, Sammy, said, "Yes, you can dive into the well." + +Nemo took a deep breath and dove into the well. He swam deeper and deeper until he found a treasure chest. He was so happy that he found the treasure. He swam back up to his friends and showed them the treasure. They were all amazed and happy for Nemo. + +From that day on, Nemo became known as the brave fish who dove deep into the well and found treasure. He was very proud of himself and his friends were proud of him too. They all lived happily ever after in their small well. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he was sad because he only had one toy left to play with. He asked his mom if there were any more toys available to play with. + +His mom said, "Yes, there are more toys in the closet, but you have to complete your chores first." + +Timmy said, "Okay, I will complete my chores right away so I can play with more toys!" + +After Timmy completed his chores, he went to the closet and found many toys available to play with. He was so happy and played with them for hours. When it was time for dinner, Timmy told his mom, "I completed my chores and played with all the toys available. Today was a good day!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily loved helping her mom, so she happily agreed. They gathered all the dirty clothes and put them in the washing machine. Lily watched as the water turned white from the soap. + +As they were folding the laundry, Lily's mom said, "Lily, I need you to be careful with my favorite white shirt. It's very special to me." Lily nodded and promised to be careful. + +Later that day, Lily accidentally spilled juice on her mom's favorite white shirt. She was scared to tell her mom, but she knew she had to be honest. When she finally told her mom what happened, her mom hugged her and said, "I trust you, Lily. Accidents happen, but it's important to tell the truth. We can always wash the shirt again." + +From that day on, Lily learned the importance of honesty and trust, and she always made sure to be extra careful with the laundry. +Once upon a time, there was a red bird. The red bird liked to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, the red bird saw two squirrels fighting over a nut. The red bird felt sad because he didn't like to see animals fight. + +Suddenly, one of the squirrels got hurt and had a big red stitch on his paw. The red bird felt even more sad and wanted to help the squirrel. So, he flew down and sang a song to make the squirrel feel better. The squirrel stopped fighting and listened to the red bird's song. + +After the song was over, the squirrel felt better and thanked the red bird. From that day on, the squirrels stopped fighting and shared their nuts. The red bird was happy to see that his song had helped the squirrels become friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to travel with her family. She loved to see new places and meet new friends. One day, Lily's family went on a trip to the beach. They traveled in a big car and brought lots of snacks. + +When they got to the beach, Lily's mom put on some perfume that smelled like flowers. Lily loved the smell and asked if she could wear some too. Her mom said yes and put a little on her wrist. Lily felt very grown up and happy. + +After a fun day at the beach, Lily was feeling very sleepy. She cuddled up with her mom and dad in the car and fell asleep. When she woke up, they were back home. Lily was sad the trip was over, but she was happy she got to travel and wear perfume like a big girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump on his couch, but one day he accidentally ripped it. His mommy was sad because the couch was her favorite. + +Timmy wanted to help his mommy, so he went outside to pick some flowers. He picked some pretty yellow flowers and gave them to his mommy. She smiled and hugged him. + +Then, Timmy went to his room and found some mild soap. He brought it to his mommy and said, "I can help clean the couch with this." His mommy was happy and they cleaned the couch together. It was good as new! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his favorite thing to do was to open boxes. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with some stuff in the kitchen. Timmy was happy to help, so he followed his mom to the kitchen. + +"Can you please open this jar for me, Timmy?" his mom asked. Timmy tried his best, but the jar was too tight. "I can't open it, Mommy," he said. + +"That's okay, Timmy. You're still very helpful," his mom said with a smile. + +Timmy felt proud of himself for being a modest helper. He continued to help his mom with the rest of the stuff in the kitchen and they had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to read books. He had a big bookcase in his room with lots of books. One day, Timmy was feeling tired and wanted to rest. He climbed up onto his bed and snuggled under the covers. + +Just then, his mom came in and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I'm resting," Timmy replied. + +His mom smiled and said, "You're lucky to have a cozy bed to rest in." + +Timmy agreed and picked up a book from his bookcase. He read until he fell asleep, dreaming of all the adventures he would have in the books he read. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house. He was kind to everyone in his village and always gave them food and water. One day, a naughty boy came to his house and started to break his windows. The old man was sad and scared because he didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a little girl came to his house and saw what was happening. She ran to the old man and said, "Don't worry, I will hold your hand and we will stop the boy from breaking your windows." The old man was happy that the little girl was so kind to him. Together they went outside and talked to the boy. They explained to him that breaking windows was not a good thing to do and that it made the old man sad. + +The boy listened to them and said sorry. The old man forgave him and gave him some candy. From that day on, the little girl would visit the old man every day and they would play games together. The old man was no longer sad because he had a new friend and he was happy that the little girl was so kind to him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a toy car made of shiny steel. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and she accidentally dropped her toy car in the pond. She was very sad and started to cry. + +Her mom tried to make her feel better and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can get your toy car back." They went to the pond and her mom used a stick made of steel to fish out the toy car. Lily was so grateful and gave her mom a big hug. + +As they were walking back home, Lily's mom sighed and said, "I'm so tired." Lily asked, "Why are you tired, Mommy?" Her mom replied, "Because I had to do a lot of work today." Lily said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. You can rest now." Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're such a sweet girl." And they continued walking home happily. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she went to play with her friend, a big crane named Cranky. + +Cranky was not very nice to Tweetie. He always wanted to win the game and never let Tweetie hide well. Tweetie felt sad and didn't want to play anymore. + +One day, Tweetie told Cranky how she felt. Cranky felt bad and apologized. He promised to be nicer and let Tweetie hide well. From that day on, they played happily together and had lots of fun. The moral of the story is that it's important to be nice to others and to listen to their feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her mommy and daddy very much. One day, Lily was playing with her toy car and her nosy cat, Mittens, came to see what she was doing. Mittens was always curious! + +Suddenly, Lily's toy car split in half! She was very sad and didn't know what to do. But then, her mommy came and gave her a big hug filled with love. She told Lily that they would fix the car together. So, they got some glue and put the car back together. Lily was so happy and grateful for her mommy's help. +Once upon a time, there was a big family. They all loved each other very much, but sometimes they would argue and fight. One day, they decided to unite and be kind to each other. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was an ambulance! The family ran outside to see what was happening. They saw the ambulance driving away with someone inside who needed help. + +The family felt sad and worried for the person in the ambulance. They decided to be honest with each other and promise to always help those in need. From that day on, the family was kind, loving, and always ready to help others. +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 mom said she had to wear a mask when they went outside. Lily didn't like the mask because it made it hard for her to breathe. + +Lily's mom tried to encourage her by saying, "Wearing a mask will keep us safe and healthy." Lily didn't understand at first, but her mom explained that the mask would help keep germs away. + +Lily put on the mask and went outside. She saw some other kids playing and wanted to join in, but she felt shy because of the mask. One of the kids noticed and said, "Hey, don't be sad. You look cheerful with your mask on!" Lily smiled and felt better. + +From that day on, Lily wore her mask whenever she went outside and didn't feel shy anymore. She even encouraged her friends to wear masks too, so they could all stay healthy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink coffee with her mommy every morning. One day, Lily woke up feeling very eager to have her coffee. But when she got to the kitchen, she saw that they were out of coffee! Lily's mommy said they would go to the store later to buy more, but Lily really wanted her coffee now. + +Lily started to feel sad and she hoped that they would find some coffee somewhere. She looked in the cupboards and the fridge, but there was no coffee to be found. Just when she thought all hope was lost, she heard a knock at the door. It was their neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, who had brought them a bag of coffee! Lily was so happy and grateful that she gave Mrs. Johnson a big hug. From that day on, Lily always made sure they had plenty of coffee in the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends, but he was always very careful not to strike anything with his hands. One day, while playing with his friends, Timmy accidentally struck a ball with his hand and it flew into his friend's mouth. His friend was very embarrassed and started to cry. + +Timmy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to strike the ball into your mouth." His friend nodded and said, "It's okay, accidents happen." Timmy felt better and they continued to play together. From that day on, Timmy was more careful and never struck anything with his hands again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy was cooking on the stove when she got angry because the food was burning. She took a deep breath and tried to calm down. + +Lily saw that her mommy was upset and wanted to help. She went to her room and found a pretty bow. She brought it to her mommy and said, "Here, mommy. This will make you happy." Her mommy smiled and put the bow in her hair. + +From that day on, whenever Lily's mommy was feeling angry, she would remember the sweet gesture from her little girl and it would make her feel better. And Lily was happy because she was able to help her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, a dog and a cat. They loved to play together and have fun. One day, they found a paper and they both wanted it. They started to quarrel and fight over it. + +The dog thought that because he was bigger, he should have the paper. But the cat said that she saw it first, so it should be hers. They were both very angry and didn't want to be friends anymore. + +But then, a wise old owl came along and saw what was happening. He told them that friends should always be loyal to each other and not fight over things like paper. The dog and the cat realized that the owl was right and they apologized to each other. They decided to share the paper and play together again. + +From that day on, they were even better friends than before. They learned that being kind and loyal is more important than anything else. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue fish. The fish lived in a deep, dark ocean. One day, the fish wanted to go up to the surface to get some oxygen. Oxygen is what we breathe in to stay alive. + +The fish tried to swim up to the top, but it was too far away. A friendly dolphin saw the fish struggling and offered to carry the fish up to the surface. The fish was very happy and thanked the dolphin. + +The dolphin carried the fish up to the top of the water where it could breathe in the oxygen it needed. The fish felt much better and was grateful to the kind dolphin. From that day on, the fish and the dolphin became good friends and swam together in the blue ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very thin because he didn't like to eat his vegetables. One day, Tim's mom promised him a big bowl of ice cream if he ate all his broccoli. Tim agreed and ate all his broccoli. + +After dinner, Tim reminded his mom about the promise she made. But his mom said he couldn't have ice cream because it was too close to bedtime. Tim was very sad and started to cry. His mom tried to calm him down, but he kept crying louder and louder. + +Suddenly, Tim's dad came in and asked what was wrong. Tim yelled, "Mom promised me ice cream!" His dad talked to Tim's mom and they decided to let Tim have a small scoop of ice cream. Tim was very happy and ate his ice cream before going to bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink juice from her favorite cup. One day, her mom gave her a new cup that was very funny-looking. Lily didn't like it and wanted to throw it away. + +But her mom said, "No, Lily. We should prevent wasting things. Let's use this cup and see if it grows on you." + +So Lily used the funny cup and found that it was just as good as her old one. She learned that sometimes things that seem strange at first can be just as good, and that preventing waste is important. From then on, she always tried to find new uses for things instead of throwing them away. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a gray cat named Mittens. Timmy loved Mittens very much and would always cuddle her in his arms. + +One day, Timmy found a shiny rock on the ground. He thought it was very valuable and wanted to show it to his friends. But when he showed it to them, they laughed and said it was just a regular rock. + +Timmy felt sad and alone. He didn't value himself anymore because his friends didn't value his rock. He went home to Mittens, but she wasn't there. He searched everywhere but couldn't find her. + +Timmy realized that he had lost the most valuable thing in his life - his beloved Mittens. He cried and cried, wishing he had never cared about the silly rock. From that day on, Timmy learned that the most important things in life are the ones we hold in our arms and value the most. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a big vine growing in her backyard. It was so tall and green, and it had lots of leaves. Lily thought it was the most beautiful vine she had ever seen. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw the vine too. "Wow, that's an original vine," she said. "Thank you for showing it to me, Lily." + +Lily smiled and said, "Can we keep it, Mommy?" + +Her mom thought for a moment and then said, "Of course we can. Let's plant it in a pot so we can take care of it." + +Lily was so happy. She thanked her mom and gave the vine a big hug. From that day on, Lily and her mom took care of the vine every day, and it grew bigger and stronger. And every time Lily looked at it, she felt grateful and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Tweety found a message on the ground. The message said, "Beware of the cat!" Tweety didn't know what to do with the message, so she decided to ignore it and fly away. + +As Tweety was flying, she saw a distant tree that looked very pretty. She wanted to go and sit on the tree branch. But as she got closer, she saw a big, mean cat lying in wait. The cat was waiting to catch Tweety and eat her up. + +Tweety remembered the message she had found earlier and realized it was a warning about the cat. She quickly flew away and found a safe place to rest. From that day on, Tweety always paid attention to messages and warnings, and never forgot the lesson she learned about the dangers that can lie ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her black cat, Mittens. One day, Lily found a long string on the ground. She thought it would be fun to play with, so she tied it to Mittens' tail. + +But Mittens didn't like the string. He started to scream and run around, trying to get it off. Lily felt bad for scaring her cat and realized that she shouldn't have tied the string to him without asking first. + +From that day on, Lily learned to always ask permission before doing something that might not be okay with others. She also made sure to never tie anything to Mittens again. And Mittens was happy to have a kind owner who cared about his feelings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the grocery store. While they were there, Lily saw some yummy broccoli and asked her mommy if they could buy it. Her mommy said yes and they put it in their cart. + +Later that day, when they got home, Lily's mommy started making dinner. She cooked the broccoli and put it on Lily's plate. But Lily didn't want to eat it. "I don't like broccoli," she said. + +Her mommy replied, "But you asked for it at the store, don't you remember?" + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "Oh yeah, I forgot. But it still looks yucky." + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Well, maybe if you try it, you'll like it. And it's good for you too." + +Lily took a bite and was surprised that it didn't taste as bad as she thought it would. And it didn't hurt her tummy either. From that day on, Lily remembered that broccoli was yummy and good for her. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters named Lily and Rose. They loved to play and share their toys. One day, they found a shiny ornament in their garden. They both wanted to keep it, but they couldn't decide who should have it. + +Lily said, "I found it, so it's mine!" Rose replied, "But I saw it first, so it's mine!" They started to quarrel and shout at each other. Their mom came and asked them what was wrong. They told her about the ornament. + +Their mom said, "Why don't you both keep it and take turns playing with it?" Lily and Rose thought about it and agreed. They learned that being competitive is not always good and sharing is important. They were happy and played together with the ornament. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys all day long. His mom would always ask him to help her with her tasks, but Timmy didn't want to stop playing. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her bake some cookies. Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but his mom recommended that he help her. She said it would be a fun task and they could eat the cookies together. + +Timmy agreed and helped his mom bake the cookies. It was a cool experience for Timmy because he got to mix the ingredients and use the oven. When the cookies were done, Timmy and his mom sat down and enjoyed them together. + +Timmy learned that sometimes helping others with their tasks can be fun and rewarding. He also learned that listening to his mom's recommendations can lead to cool experiences. From then on, Timmy helped his mom with her tasks whenever she asked. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, her mom bought some new furniture for their home. The furniture was very expensive and shiny. + +Lily loved to sit on the new sofa and listen to music. She liked the way the music sounded in the living room. One day, Lily's friends came over to play hide-and-seek. They were running around the living room and accidentally bumped into the new furniture. Lily's mom got very upset and told them to be careful. + +Later that day, Lily was sitting on the sofa listening to music again. She heard a strange noise coming from the furniture. She got up to investigate and found that one of the legs on the expensive table was loose. She quickly told her mom, who was able to fix it before it broke. From then on, Lily and her friends were very careful around the new furniture. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who lived in a tree. The birdie loved to sing and play with his friends. One day, he found a branch on the ground and decided to bring it back to his tree. He used his beak to carry the branch and placed it in his nest. + +Later that day, the birdie's friends came to visit him. They saw the branch and asked him what he was going to do with it. The birdie said he was going to mix it with some leaves to make his nest cozy and warm. His friends were happy to help him and they all worked together to make the nest comfortable. + +After they finished, the birdie and his friends sat on the branch and sang songs together. They were all so happy and grateful for their cozy nest. From that day on, the birdie and his friends spent every day together, singing, playing and enjoying their cozy nest. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle with lots of rooms. One of the rooms was called a chamber. It was a big room where people went to talk and have meetings. + +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the castle with her mom. They went inside the chamber and saw a man who was very impressive. He had a big hat and a fancy coat. + +Lily's mom said, "Hello, sir! Can you tell us about this castle?" But the man didn't answer. Instead, he started to yell! It was very loud and scared Lily. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's go, Lily. We don't want to be around someone who yells like that." And they left the chamber and went to explore the rest of the castle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her friends in the park. One day, she met a boy named Jack. Jack had a silly hat on his head and he looked very funny. Lily laughed and said, "You look silly!" Jack smiled and said, "Thank you, I like to be silly sometimes." + +As they played together, Lily noticed that Jack had some bumps on his skin. She asked him about it and Jack said that he had a skin condition called eczema. Lily didn't know what that meant, but she hoped that Jack's skin would feel better soon. + +Later that day, Lily went home and told her mom about her new friend Jack. She also told her mom about Jack's skin condition. Her mom explained to her what eczema was and told her that it was important to be kind and understanding towards others, even if they look different. Lily nodded and said, "I hope Jack's skin feels better soon." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her puzzle. One day, her mommy gave her a new puzzle to play with. Lily was so happy and excited to put it together. But when she started playing with it, she realized that some of the pieces were fake. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't finish the puzzle without all the right pieces. She asked her mommy why some of the pieces were fake. Her mommy explained that sometimes people make fake things to trick others. + +Lily decided to give the puzzle to her little brother, who didn't mind the fake pieces. They played together happily, and even though the puzzle wasn't perfect, they still had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oatmeal for breakfast every morning. One day, she went to the grocery store with her mom to buy some more oats. While they were there, they saw a big fish in a tank. + +Lily said, "Wow, I admire that fish! It's so pretty and colorful." + +Her mom agreed and said, "Yes, it's very beautiful. But we need to buy our oats now." + +Lily picked out a big bag of oats and they went to the checkout. As they were leaving, Lily saw a deep puddle on the ground. She said, "Look mom, that puddle is so deep! Can we jump in it?" + +Her mom laughed and said, "No, we don't want to get our shoes wet. Let's go home and cook our oatmeal." And so, they went home and enjoyed a delicious breakfast of oatmeal. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful butterfly. It had bright colors and flew so high. One day, a big bird came and tried to catch the butterfly. The butterfly flew away, but the bird followed it. + +The butterfly flew into a forest and landed on a leaf. The bird couldn't see the butterfly because it was hiding in the shade. The bird looked and looked, but the butterfly had vanished! + +The butterfly was safe and happy again, flying in the forest. It was a beautiful day and the butterfly felt lucky to be alive. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sleep. He would sleep all day and all night if he could. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big, fluffy dog and wanted to touch it. But the dog's owner said the dog was not available to be touched. Timmy was sad, but he went to play on the swings instead. After a while, Timmy got tired and went home to sleep. He dreamed of touching the fluffy dog and it made him happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little rat named Ratty. Ratty was a weird rat because he liked to hop instead of scurry like all the other rats. One day, Ratty was hopping around when he saw a big piece of cheese. Ratty loved cheese so he hopped over to it. + +But then, Ratty saw a cat! The cat wanted to eat Ratty and the cheese. Ratty was scared, but he remembered that he could hop really fast. So, Ratty hopped away from the cat and took the cheese with him. + +Ratty was so happy that he got away from the cat and that he had a big piece of cheese to eat. From then on, Ratty continued to hop around and be a weird rat, but he didn't care because he was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, wide lake. A duck named Ducky lived on the lake with his friends. One day, Ducky asked his friend, "Can you set the sailboat for us to play with?" His friend said yes and set the sailboat on the lake. + +Ducky and his friends had so much fun playing with the sailboat. They sailed it all around the lake until they got tired. Ducky said, "Let's rest our lung and go home now." + +But as they were swimming back to their homes, a big fish came and ate Ducky! His friends were very sad and cried a lot. They missed Ducky very much and wished he was still there to play with them. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around, but sometimes she got tired. One day, while she was resting under a tree, she saw a beautiful angel in the sky. + +Lily asked the angel, "What are you doing up there?" The angel replied, "I'm watching over you and making sure you stay safe." + +Lily was happy to have a guardian angel watching over her. She went back to playing and having fun. Later that day, she had a successful game of hide and seek with her friends. + +As the sun began to set, Lily looked up at the sky again and saw the angel once more. The angel said, "It's time for me to go now, but I'll always be watching over you." + +From that day on, Lily knew that even when she was tired or needed help, her guardian angel would be there to rest and keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and eating cookies. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and was very enthusiastic to go down it. But before she could, her mom said, "Wait, let me lock your shoes so they don't fall off." + +Lily went down the slide and felt the texture of the metal. It was bumpy and cold. She had so much fun that she didn't want to leave. But her mom said, "We have to go home now, it's getting late." + +When they got home, Lily's mom gave her a cookie as a treat. Lily was so happy and said, "I had fun at the park today. Can we go back tomorrow?" Her mom smiled and said, "Maybe we can, but first let's get some rest." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside in the mud and dirt. One day, her mom told her it was time to bathe. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but she knew she had to get clean. + +Lily hopped in the bathtub and splashed around for a minute. She loved playing in the water and making bubbles. Her mom washed her hair and scrubbed her skin clean. Lily felt so grateful to have a mom who took care of her. + +After her bath, Lily put on her cozy pajamas and snuggled up in bed. She felt warm and clean and happy. Lily knew that even though she loved playing outside, it was important to take a bath and stay clean. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dark forest. In the forest, there was a little house with a grill outside. One day, a bear came to the house and asked the person inside for some food. The person said they didn't have any food, but they could print some pictures of food for the bear. The bear was very happy and said thank you. Then, the person grilled some fish for the bear and they had a nice meal together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very shy and didn't like to talk to people she didn't know. One day, her mom asked her to act in a play at school. Lily was nervous, but she wanted to make her mom happy, so she said yes. + +The play was about a dish that ran away from home. Lily's part was to be the dish's friend and help find it. On the day of the play, Lily was still feeling shy, but she remembered what her mom said: "Just act like you're having fun!" So she did. + +As the play went on, Lily started to feel more confident. She laughed and danced with the other kids, and even had a solo part where she sang a song. And in the end, they found the dish and everyone cheered. Lily felt proud of herself for acting in the play and making her mom happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to travel and explore new places. One day, Red went on a big adventure and drove on a long track through the mountains. The track was bumpy and made Red feel dizzy, but he kept going. + +As Red drove, he saw lots of animals like deer and rabbits. He even saw a big bear! But Red was brave and kept on driving. Finally, he reached the end of the track and found a beautiful waterfall. Red was so happy he had traveled so far and seen so many new things. + +From that day on, Red loved to travel even more. He knew there were so many exciting places to see and he couldn't wait to go on his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing hockey. He would go to the park every day with his friends to play. One day, they saw a man who was very good at hockey. Timmy said, "wow, he's impressive!" His friend asked, "what does that mean?" Timmy replied, "it means he's really good at hockey." + +The man noticed the children watching him and came over to talk to them. He asked if they wanted to learn some new hockey moves. Timmy signed with excitement and said, "yes please!" The man taught them some impressive tricks and they all had so much fun. + +Afterwards, the man said goodbye and Timmy's friend said, "that was so cool! Let's play hockey again tomorrow." Timmy agreed and they went home happy, dreaming of all the impressive moves they would learn the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sandwiches, especially peanut butter and jelly ones. One day, her mom made her a sandwich with extra jelly, and Lily was so happy that she jumped up high and down. + +As she ate her sandwich, Lily noticed a small plant in the garden. She decided to water it every day and watch it grow. Every morning, she would run outside to see how much it had grown overnight. After a few weeks, the plant grew so high that it reached the top of the fence! + +Lily was so proud of her plant and her sandwich that she decided to have a picnic with her friends. They sat on a big blanket and ate their sandwiches while looking at the tall plant. Lily felt happy and excited, knowing that she had helped the plant grow so high. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a charming house with her family. One day, they decided to take a trip to the country. Lily was so excited to see all the animals and the big open fields. + +When they arrived, Lily saw a little bird struggling to fly. She felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. Her dad told her that sometimes animals need to struggle to get stronger. Lily remembered what her dad said and continued to explore the country. + +Later that day, they came across a small village. Lily saw a man struggling to carry a heavy bag. She remembered what her dad said about struggling and asked if she could help. The man was grateful and thanked her. + +As they headed back home, Lily realized that sometimes people and animals need to struggle to become stronger. She was happy she could help and felt proud of herself for remembering her dad's wise words. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park and playing with her toys. One day, she saw a big, brown goat with a long horn. The goat looked important and Lily wanted to touch its horn. + +Lily went up to the goat and asked, "Can I touch your horn, please?" But the goat did not answer. Lily thought it was okay to touch the horn, so she did. Suddenly, the goat got angry and chased her. Lily ran away as fast as she could, but she tripped and fell down. + +Lily's mommy came to pick her up and asked, "What happened, sweetie?" Lily said, "I touched the goat's horn and it chased me." Her mommy said, "It's important to always ask before you touch something that belongs to someone else. You could get hurt." Lily learned a valuable lesson that day and never touched something without asking again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on holiday with her family. One day, her mom said they couldn't go on a holiday this year. Lily was sad and asked why. Her mom said they didn't have enough money. + +Lily was uncomfortable and didn't like the idea of not going on holiday. She imagined how fun it would be to play on the beach and swim in the ocean. She asked her mom if there was anything they could do to go on holiday. + +Her mom smiled and said they could save up money by doing extra chores around the house. Lily was happy and started to help her mom with the dishes and cleaning. After a few months, they saved enough money to go on a holiday. Lily learned that if you work hard, you can make your dreams come true. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jack and Lily. They lived in a small village in the east. Jack was very eager to play with his new toy car, but he didn't want to share it with Lily. + +Lily asked Jack, "Can I play with your car, please?" + +Jack said, "No, it's mine. I don't want to share." + +Lily felt sad and walked away. Jack realized he was being selfish and decided to share his toy car with Lily. He ran after her and said, "Lily, I changed my mind. You can play with my car too." + +Lily was happy and they played together with the toy car. From that day on, Jack and Lily always shared their toys and had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to cook with his mom. One day, they decided to make cookies. Timmy helped his mom mix all the ingredients together in a big bowl. He loved to watch the different colors and textures blend together. + +But then, Timmy's little sister came into the kitchen and knocked over the bowl! All the ingredients spilled onto the floor. Timmy was upset and didn't know what to do. His mom told him not to worry, they could start over. They got a new bowl and started mixing again. + +This time, Timmy's mom let him season the cookies with some cinnamon. She told him it was a useful spice that would make the cookies taste better. Timmy was so proud of himself for being able to help in such a useful way. In the end, the cookies turned out delicious and Timmy and his family enjoyed them together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy laser gun. He would run around the house pretending to shoot bad guys with it. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy was too busy playing and didn't want to stop. His mom said, "Timmy, you need to clean up your toys now." Timmy replied, "Can I repeat playing with them later?" + +His mom said yes and Timmy continued playing. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from outside. He looked out the window and saw a big truck with a laser on top. He was so excited and ran outside to see it up close. + +The driver of the truck saw Timmy and said, "Hello there! Do you want to see the laser in action?" Timmy nodded his head eagerly. The driver turned on the laser and it made a bright red light that moved around. Timmy was amazed and couldn't stop smiling. From that day on, Timmy loved lasers even more and would repeat the story to anyone who would listen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers to put in her basket. Her mommy gifted her the basket on her birthday and she never went anywhere without it. + +One night, Lily went to bed and dreamt of a magical forest. In the dream, she saw a beautiful butterfly flying around her head. The butterfly led her to a tree with a big hole in it. Inside the hole was a surprise. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play and saw the same butterfly from her dream. She followed it to the tree with the hole and found a shiny necklace inside. She was so happy and felt gifted to have found such a special treasure. From that day on, she never forgot to follow her dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside on his lawn. It was an ordinary lawn, but he loved it nonetheless. One day, Timmy found a toy top that could spin really fast. He was so excited to play with it on his lawn. + +Timmy spun the top and watched it go round and round. But then, a gust of wind blew the top away, and it landed in his neighbor's yard. Timmy wanted to go get it, but he was scared of his grumpy neighbor. + +He thought about what to do and decided to ask his mom for help. His mom talked to the neighbor and explained what happened. The neighbor wasn't so grumpy after all and gave Timmy his toy back. Timmy learned that it's always better to ask for help than to be afraid. And he continued to play with his toy top on his ordinary lawn, spinning it with joy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to skip and play outside. One day, she saw a butterfly fly by. "Wow, that butterfly can fly really high!" she exclaimed. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her daughter watching the butterfly. "Look how flexible its wings are," said her mom. "They can move up and down so easily." + +Lily tried to catch the butterfly, but it was too fast. "I wish I could fly like a butterfly," she said. "Then I could skip all the way to the clouds!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "You don't need to fly to be happy, Lily. You can skip and play and have fun right here on the ground." And with that, Lily skipped off to play with her toys, happy as can be. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Hoppy. Hoppy had a fair coat and soft paws. One day, Hoppy was hopping in the meadow when he saw a little girl. + +"Hello, Hoppy!" said the little girl. + +"Hello!" said Hoppy. + +The little girl saw Hoppy's fair coat and said, "You're so pretty, Hoppy." + +"Thank you," said Hoppy. "I like my coat too." + +The little girl reached out to pet Hoppy's paw. Hoppy felt happy and hopped away, feeling loved. +Once there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she was walking in her garden when she saw a bean on the ground. It was big and brown and looked very tasty. She picked it up and held it in her hand. Suddenly, she felt it start to spin around and around. She was so surprised that she dropped the bean. + +Lily looked around and saw a friendly squirrel watching her. "Did you see that?" she asked the squirrel. "The bean was spinning!" + +The squirrel nodded and said, "Yes, I saw it too. That bean is magic. It only spins when it's warm outside." + +Lily was amazed. She had never seen a magic bean before. She picked it up again and held it in her hand. It didn't spin this time, but she felt warm all over. She smiled and said, "Thank you, squirrel. I will keep this bean safe and warm." And she skipped off to her house, happy and excited about her new treasure. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the ocean. The boat had a big anchor that kept it in one place. One day, a big storm came and the anchor broke. The boat started to float away. + +A man on the boat said, "Oh no! The anchor is broken! We need to fix it so the boat can stay in one place." + +Another man said, "I can fix it! I have a hairy rope that we can use to tie the anchor back on." + +So, the man used the hairy rope to tie the anchor back on. The boat stopped floating away and stayed in one place. Everyone on the boat was happy and they continued their journey. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play and run around in the forest. One day, Sammy found a little acorn on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it. "What is this?" he asked himself. + +Just then, his friend Billy the bird flew down and landed on a nearby branch. "That's an acorn, Sammy," Billy said. "It's food for us animals." + +Sammy was upset because he didn't understand why he had never seen an acorn before. "I don't know anything about food," he said. + +"Don't worry," Billy said. "I'll teach you all about it." And so, Billy taught Sammy everything he needed to know about acorns and other foods in the forest. From that day on, Sammy was never upset about not understanding things, because he knew he had friends who would always help him learn. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and feel the wind in its feathers. One day, the bird saw its friend, a little mouse, rushing through the grass. + +"Hello, little mouse! Why are you rushing?" asked the bird. + +"I'm trying to find some cheese for my family," replied the mouse. + +The bird decided to help the mouse find some cheese. They flew and rushed through the fields, looking for cheese. Finally, they found a big piece of cheese and the mouse was very happy. + +"Thank you, little bird! You are my best friend," said the mouse. + +The bird felt happy too, knowing that it had helped its friend. And they both flew away, feeling the wind in their feathers and the warmth of their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she was walking in the park when she stumbled over a rock. She fell down but quickly got back up. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice calling out to her. It was her friend, Emily. Emily had an incredible idea to build a sandcastle together. Lily was so excited and they started to work on the castle. + +As they were building, Lily stumbled again, but this time she fell right into the sandcastle. Emily laughed and said, "You're such a silly goose!" Lily laughed too and they continued to build their incredible sandcastle together. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat that sailed on the sea. The boat had a captain who was very grumpy. He always yelled at his crew and never smiled. One day, a little girl named Lily saw the boat and wanted to visit it. She asked the captain, "Can I come on your boat, please?" but the captain said, "No! Go away!" + +Lily was sad, but she didn't stop. She found a small port and asked the captain of a small boat if he could take her to the big boat. The captain said, "Yes, of course!" and they sailed to the big boat together. + +When they arrived, the grumpy captain saw Lily and said, "What are you doing here? Go away!" But Lily said, "Please, can I stay? I want to see the sea." The grumpy captain thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, you can stay, but you have to be quiet." + +Lily was happy and explored the big boat. She saw lots of fish in the sea and the captain even smiled once. When it was time to go back to the port, Lily said, "Thank you for letting me stay. I had fun!" The grumpy captain said, "You're welcome," and Lily left with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her with the groceries. Timmy said, "Okay, Mommy!" and ran inside to help. + +As Timmy was carrying a heavy bag of groceries, he noticed his mom's waist was hurting. He asked her if she was okay, and she said she was fine. Timmy knew his mom was dependable and always answered truthfully, but he could tell she was in pain. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom went to the doctor and found out she had hurt her waist. Timmy was happy he had noticed and asked his mom if she needed any help. She answered, "Yes, please!" and Timmy helped his mom with the groceries and anything else she needed. From that day on, Timmy knew he could always depend on his mom to answer truthfully, and he would always be there to help her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy, but they ran out of salt. So, they went to their neighbor's house to borrow some salt. The neighbor was kind and gave them some salt. + +But something weird happened when they got home. The salt was not salty, it was sweet! Lily and her mommy didn't know what to do with sweet salt, so they threw it away. + +Later that night, they both got very sick. They realized that the weird sweet salt was actually poison. They went to the hospital, but it was too late. They both passed away. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy loved the baby very much. One day, the mommy promised the baby that they would go to the park. The baby was very happy and clapped their hands. + +When they got to the park, the baby saw a big slide. The baby wanted to go down the slide, but they were scared. The mommy said, "Don't worry, I promise I will catch you." The baby went down the slide and the mommy caught them. + +After playing for a while, the baby fell down and hurt their knee. The mommy picked up the baby and said, "Don't worry, I will make it all better." The baby smiled and hugged the mommy. They went home happy and safe. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her mommy and daddy. She played in the sand and built a big castle. But then, a big wave came and destroyed her castle. Lily started to cry because she worked so hard on it. + +Mommy and daddy tried to cheer her up, but she was persistent in her sadness. Daddy gave her a hug and said, "Don't cry, Lily. We can build a new castle together." Mommy went to the snack bar and got some salty chips for Lily to eat. Lily stopped crying and started to munch on the chips. + +After a little while, Lily felt better and started to build a new castle with her family. This time, they built it further away from the water. Lily was happy again and forgot all about her old castle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big, popular bowl that he loved to eat his cereal from every morning. One day, Timmy's neighbor, Billy, came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's bowl and wanted it for himself. So, when Timmy wasn't looking, Billy stole the bowl and ran back to his house. + +Timmy was sad and angry when he found out his bowl was gone. He went to Billy's house to ask for it back, but Billy said he didn't know where it was. Timmy searched everywhere for his bowl, but he couldn't find it. He was so upset that he didn't want to play with Billy anymore. + +Days went by, and Timmy still didn't have his bowl. He missed it so much that he didn't even want to eat his cereal anymore. One day, while playing outside, Timmy saw Billy using his bowl. Timmy ran over to him and asked for it back, but Billy refused. Timmy was so upset that he started to cry. The bowl was gone forever, and Timmy never forgave Billy for stealing it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely doll named Rosie. One day, Lily was playing with Rosie when she wondered where her toy car was. She looked in her toy box but it wasn't there. + +Lily went to her mom and asked, "Mommy, have you seen my toy car?" Her mom replied, "No, but did you check the cabinet?" Lily didn't know what a cabinet was, so her mom showed her. + +Inside the cabinet, Lily found her toy car and was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy! You're the best!" and gave her mom a big hug. From that day on, Lily always remembered to check the cabinet when she couldn't find her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her and was always curious about everything she saw. One day, she went for a walk in the park and saw a colorful scarf lying on the ground. She picked it up and asked around if anyone had lost it, but no one claimed it. + +Lily was happy to have found the scarf and decided to keep it. As she walked around the park, she saw some flowers and wanted to gather them. But then she remembered her mother's words, "Always ask before taking something that doesn't belong to you." So, she went to the park ranger and asked if she could pick some flowers. The ranger was very happy with her honesty and allowed her to gather some flowers. + +Lily went home with her new scarf and the flowers she had gathered. Her mother was proud of her for being honest and kind. From that day on, Lily always remembered to ask before taking anything and to be honest in all her actions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat tuna sandwiches for lunch. She would ask her mommy to make them every day because they were her favorite.