diff --git "a/TinyStories_1838.txt" "b/TinyStories_1838.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1838.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +One day, Tommy saw a shiny toy in the store and he wanted it very badly. His mom told him that if he helped her clean the house, she would reward him with the toy. + +Tommy thought it would be easy to clean the house, so he agreed. But he got distracted by his magic tricks and didn't perform his chores. When his mom came back and saw that the house was still messy, she was very upset and didn't give him the toy. + +Tommy learned that he needed to perform his responsibilities before he could be rewarded. He felt sad that he didn't get the toy, but he knew he had to try harder next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved chocolate very much. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a tough chocolate bar. Timmy tried to bite it, but it was too tough. + +Timmy said, "Mommy, this chocolate is tough. Can you help me?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, Timmy. Let me pinch a piece off for you." + +Timmy was happy because he got a piece of chocolate he could eat. He said, "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bird named Polly. Polly was an original parrot who loved to fly in the sky. One day, Polly saw her bird friends flying high in the sky. She wanted to fly too, so she flapped her wings and soared up into the sky. + +Polly felt so happy as she soared through the clouds. She saw beautiful trees and flowers below her. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw a big storm cloud. Polly was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, Polly remembered how much she loved to soar. She flapped her wings harder and soared through the storm cloud. She made it out safely on the other side. Polly felt proud of herself for being such a brave and original parrot. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden. Her garden was very pretty with lots of flowers and trees. But one day, she saw that her garden was messy and not organized. So, she decided to stop playing and clean up her garden. + +Lily picked up all the toys and put them in a box. She also picked up all the leaves and put them in a pile. Then, she watered all the plants and flowers. After she was done, her garden looked very organized and neat. + +Lily was happy and proud of herself. She realized that it was important to stop and take care of her garden so that it could be beautiful all the time. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her garden clean and organized. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch bugs. He especially loved catching crickets. One day, Timmy's mom came home with a big box. She told Timmy they were going to unpack it together. + +Timmy was so excited to see what was inside the box. He helped his mom carefully open it up. Inside, there was a mighty surprise! It was a new cricket catching net! Timmy was overjoyed and couldn't wait to try it out. + +The next day, Timmy went outside with his new net. He searched high and low for crickets to catch. Finally, he saw one hopping around in the grass. Timmy carefully crept up to it and swooped his net down. He caught the cricket and felt like a mighty hunter. From that day on, Timmy spent all his time outside catching crickets with his new net. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a puppy and Lily wanted to hold it. Her mommy said it was not safe to hold a puppy without asking the owner first. + +So, they went for a jog around the park. Lily loved to run and play. She felt safe with her mommy by her side. They saw a squirrel on a tree and Lily tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +After their jog, they went to the playground. Lily went down the slide and swung on the swings. She held onto the bars tightly and felt safe. It was a fun day at the park with mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet bunny named Snowy. Snowy was very cute and fluffy. Lily loved to feed Snowy carrots and lettuce. Snowy loved to eat them very much. + +One day, Lily took Snowy for a walk in the park. They sat on a big rock and watched the birds fly. Suddenly, a nosy squirrel came up to them. Snowy got scared and ran away. Lily was sad and looked for Snowy everywhere. + +After a while, Lily heard a noise coming from behind the rock. She went to check and found Snowy hiding there. She was so happy to see her pet bunny safe and sound. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep Snowy close and feed her lots of yummy vegetables. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink tea with her mommy every day. One day, they were having tea and Lily's mommy told her how lucky they were to have each other. Lily smiled and felt happy. She knew she was lucky to have such a kind mommy. They drank their tea and talked about all the fun things they wanted to do together. Lily knew that being with her mommy made her feel lucky every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They played on the swings and slides, and then they went to the ice cream station. Lily got a yummy strawberry ice cream cone. + +After they finished their ice cream, Lily's mom said, "We need to pack up and go home now." Lily didn't want to leave, but she knew it was time to go. As they walked home, Lily saw a little boy crying on the side of the road. + +Lily asked her parents if they could help the boy. Her parents said yes, and they went to talk to him. The boy had lost his toy truck and was very upset. Lily remembered that she had seen a toy truck at the park earlier. She told her parents, and they went back to the park to look for the truck. + +They found the truck and gave it back to the boy. He was so happy and thanked them. Lily felt good that she could help someone else. Her parents were proud of her for being kind and helpful. The moral of the story is that it's important to help others, even if it means going out of your way to do so. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Billy. Billy was very tired and needed to rest. His mommy said, "Billy, let's go to bed and rest." Billy said, "Okay mommy, I'm very sleepy." + +As they were getting ready for bed, they heard a loud noise outside. Billy asked, "What's that noise, mommy?" His mommy said, "It's just a dangerous storm outside. We need to stay inside and be safe." + +Billy was scared and asked, "Will the storm hurt us?" His mommy said, "No, we will be okay. We just need to rest and wait for the storm to pass." So, Billy and his mommy snuggled in bed and rested until the storm was over. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear who loved to sleep all day. One day, he saw a log glowing in the woods. He asked his friends what it was, and they told him it was a special log that could grant wishes. + +The lazy bear thought about it and wished for a big pile of honey to eat. The log glowed even brighter, and suddenly, a big pile of honey appeared in front of the bear. + +The lazy bear was very happy and ate all the honey. But soon he realized that he was still lazy and had not done anything to earn the honey. He felt guilty and decided to change his ways. + +From that day on, the lazy bear worked hard every day and helped his friends. He never forgot the lesson he learned from the glowing log – that it's important to work hard and earn what you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box that she loved very much. One day, she wanted to play with her toys, but the box wouldn't open. She tried and tried, but it just wouldn't budge. + +Lily's mom came into the room and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +"My toy box won't open," Lily said. + +Lily's mom tried to open the box, but it wouldn't open for her either. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the box. It sounded like something was moving around inside. + +Lily's mom opened her ear and listened carefully. "It sounds like something is stuck in there," she said. + +The box was also starting to smell really bad. Lily's mom said, "We need to open this box and see what's inside." + +They finally managed to open the box and out popped a smelly old sock. Lily and her mom laughed and were happy to finally play with Lily's toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink scarf every day. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to a big party. Lily felt nervous because she didn't like big crowds. + +At the party, Lily saw her friend Max. Max asked her why she looked nervous. Lily told Max that she was nervous because there were so many people at the party. Max said, "Don't worry, Lily. Just wear your pink scarf and you'll feel better." + +Lily put on her pink scarf and suddenly she felt brave. She joined Max and they danced together. Lily realized that sometimes all you need is a little bit of courage and a favorite scarf to make you feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, Jack's mom asked him to help her load some boxes into the car. Jack was happy to help his mom. + +As they were loading the boxes, Jack saw a pond in the corner of the yard. He asked his mom if they could go see the pond. His mom said yes, but warned Jack to be careful around the water. + +When they got to the pond, Jack saw some ducks swimming in the water. He wanted to play with them, but his mom told him that he couldn't. She said the water was too deep and that it wasn't safe. Jack was sad, but he understood. + +As they walked back to the house, Jack said, "Mom, that was a dull pond. I wish we could play with the ducks." His mom smiled and said, "Maybe we can find another pond where it's safe to play." Jack was happy again and said, "Okay, let's go find a fun pond!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color pink and always wore a pink dress. One day, Lily's mom took her to the park to play. As they were walking, Lily saw a shiny penny on the ground. She picked it up and felt lucky. + +Lily and her mom continued to walk until they saw a group of children playing. One boy was acting like a superhero, jumping and flying around. Lily wanted to join in on the fun, but she was too shy. Her mom encouraged her to act like a superhero too and Lily felt brave. + +Later on, Lily and her mom went to the ice cream truck. Lily asked for a pink ice cream cone and felt happy. As they were walking back home, Lily saw the same boy from the park who was acting like a superhero. He was crying because he lost his toy. Lily remembered how lucky she felt when she found the penny and decided to help the boy. She acted like a superhero and found the toy. The boy was so happy and Lily felt proud of herself for being brave and kind. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who wanted to cross the road. It was a big road with lots of cars, so the little mouse was scared. But then a kind person came along and helped the little mouse cross the road safely. The little mouse was so happy! + +After the little mouse crossed the road, it went to find some cheese to eat. It found a big piece of cheese, but it was too big for the little mouse to eat all by itself. So the little mouse shared the cheese with its friends. They all had a little piece of cheese and were very happy. + +At the end of the day, the little mouse was tired from all the excitement. It went back to its cozy little home and fell asleep, dreaming of all the adventures it would have tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy was a very difficult child. He didn't like to eat his vegetables and he always cried when it was time to take a bath. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a present. Timmy was very happy to receive the present. He opened it up and it was a toy car. Timmy loved playing with his new toy car and he forgot all about his vegetables and bath. + +Timmy's mom said, "I'm glad you like your present, Timmy. But you still need to eat your vegetables and take a bath." + +Timmy replied, "Okay, Mommy. I will eat my vegetables and take a bath after I play with my new toy car." And he did just that. 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 went to the beach with her family. They played in the sand and swam in the sea. Lily loved the sea, it was so big and blue! + +But then, something happened. Lily's little brother fell down and hurt himself. He was crying and needed help. Lily's parents rushed to his side and made sure he was okay. They told Lily that it's normal for accidents to happen, but what's important is how we react to them. + +From that day on, Lily learned to always be careful and look out for her little brother. She knew that accidents can happen, but she also knew that she could help make things better. And that's the moral of the story: accidents happen, but we can always help each other and make things better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, her mom said they couldn't go outside because a big storm was coming. Lily didn't want to stay inside, she wanted to play! + +Lily's mom said, "We can't go outside because we might freeze in the storm." Lily didn't know what "freeze" meant, so her mom explained that it's when your body gets very cold and you can't move. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't go outside, but she didn't want to freeze. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. It was the storm! The wind was blowing so hard and the rain was pouring down. + +Lily said to her mom, "I'm scared of the storm!" Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we're safe inside." Lily felt better, but she still wanted to play. Her mom suggested they build a fort out of blankets and pillows. Lily loved the idea and they spent the rest of the day building and playing in their cozy fort. They were happy and warm, not dead or frozen in the storm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she accidentally hurt her finger. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. Her mommy came to help her and kissed her finger to make it feel better. + +Lily was happy that her mommy helped her. Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to a restaurant to eat. Lily wanted a burger, but she wanted it rare. Her mommy asked the chef to make it just the way Lily liked it. + +After they finished their meal, they went to the park to play. Lily saw a little boy who needed help getting on the swing. She ran over to him and helped him get on. The little boy was happy and thanked Lily for her help. + +Lily felt proud that she could help someone else. She realized that helping others made her feel good inside. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle with a big guard. The guard was very strong and he had a big sword. He protected the castle from bad guys who wanted to hurt the king and queen who lived inside. + +One day, the king told a lie to the queen. He said he had eaten all the cake, but he had actually saved a piece for himself. The queen was sad because she really wanted the cake. But then the king gave her the piece he had saved and said sorry for lying. + +The queen forgave the king and they hugged each other. They felt warm inside because they loved each other very much. The guard saw this and he felt happy that the king and queen were happy. He knew that it was his job to guard the castle and keep the king and queen safe, but he also knew that love was the most important thing of all. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They played on the swings, went down the slide, and ran around. + +Suddenly, Timmy's friend said, "Stop! It's too hot to play outside. Let's go get some ice cream instead." + +Timmy agreed and they went to get ice cream. They sat down at a quiet table and enjoyed their ice cream. Timmy said, "This ice cream is so cold and yummy. I'm glad we stopped playing and came here instead." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to go on a trip with her family, so they packed their bags in the car. But, when they got in the car, the car wouldn't start! Lily's mommy and daddy were frustrated. They tried and tried, but the car just wouldn't go. + +Lily didn't understand why her mommy and daddy were frustrated, so she asked them what was wrong. They told her that the car wasn't working, and they couldn't go on their trip. Lily was sad, but then she had an idea! She ran inside and got her toy car. + +"Let's go on a trip in my car!" Lily said. Her mommy and daddy looked at each other and smiled. They packed their bags in Lily's toy car and went on a fun adventure. They realized that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's important to make the best of it and have fun anyway. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and listen to music on her tape player. One day, Lily wanted to listen to her favorite song but she couldn't find her tape. She looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom asked her, "What's wrong, sweetie? Why are you sad?" Lily replied, "I miss my tape. I can't find it anywhere." Her mom said, "Let's clean up your room together and maybe we'll find it." So, they started cleaning and after a few minutes, Lily's mom found the tape under her bed. + +Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You found my tape!" Her mom replied, "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad we found it." From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her room clean so she wouldn't lose her tape again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her family. One day, her mother gave her some money to buy some candies from the store. Lily was very excited and ran to the store. + +On her way to the store, she met a famous singer. The singer was very kind and talked to Lily. She asked Lily if she had any money. Lily showed the singer the money her mother gave her. The singer smiled and said, "Can you pass me some money, please?" + +Lily gave the singer some money and the singer said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. I will remember this." Lily didn't know what the singer meant, but she was happy to have met her. She bought her candies and went back home. + +A few months later, the village was having a big festival. The famous singer was going to perform at the festival. Lily and her family went to watch the singer perform. After the performance, the singer came to Lily and said, "Thank you again for your kindness, Lily. You helped me when I needed it. Now, I want to help you. Would you like to come on stage with me and sing a song?" Lily was very happy and said yes. She went on stage with the famous singer and sang a beautiful song. Everyone in the village clapped and cheered. Lily felt very special and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, her mom asked her to fold the dress and put it away, but Lily was too stubborn and didn't want to do it. She left the dress on the floor and went to play. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother came into the room and accidentally stepped on the dress. It ripped and couldn't be fixed. Lily was very sad and realized that if she had just folded the dress like her mom asked, it wouldn't have gotten ruined. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents and do what they ask, even if you don't want to. Otherwise, something bad might happen. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. She heard the birds singing and the leaves rustling in the wind. Suddenly, she saw a big black bird with shiny feathers. It was a raven! The raven looked at Lily and said "caw caw". Lily was very happy to see the famous raven. She took a picture with her camera and showed it to her mommy when she got home. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was very kind and loved to play with his friends. One day, while playing with his friends, he saw a shiny sword. The sword was very sharp and he wanted to touch it. But his friends said, "No, don't touch it! It's too sharp." + +The prince was sad because he couldn't touch the sword. But then, his friend came up with a brilliant idea. "Let's ask the king if we can play with it!" they said. So, they went to the king and asked him if they could play with the sword. + +The king thought it was a good idea and said, "Yes, but be careful. It's very sharp." The prince was so happy that he could finally touch the sword. He held it in his hand and said, "Wow, it's so shiny and sharp! Thank you, my friends, for the brilliant idea." And they all played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to walk in the park with his owner, Sarah. One day, while they were walking, Max saw a yummy sausage on the ground. He wanted to eat it, but Sarah said no and took it away. + +Max was very sad and went to take a nap under a tree. He was so sleepy that he fell asleep right away. While he was sleeping, a bird came and took the sausage away. When Max woke up, he saw that the sausage was gone and asked Sarah where it went. + +Sarah explained that a bird took it, and Max was sad again. But Sarah told him not to worry because they could go home and have some yummy dog food instead. Max was happy again and walked home with Sarah. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to paint and draw pictures. One day, she decided to paint a picture of her favorite mittens. She got out her paint and brushes and started to paint. + +But then, she got dizzy and fell down. She had painted for too long and forgot to take a break. Her mom came in and saw her on the floor. She helped her up and gave her some water to drink. + +Lily learned that it's important to take breaks when painting. She finished her picture of the mittens and hung it up on the wall. She was so proud of herself and happy that she didn't give up when she got dizzy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny hopped into a trap! He was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he saw a friendly bird who came to help him. The bird said, "Don't worry, little bunny, I will help you get out of this trap." The bird flew up and down, and then the trap vanished! Benny was so happy and grateful to the bird. He realized that the trap was harmless now, and he could go back to hopping and playing with his friends. From that day on, Benny and the bird became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her wagon. One day, she went to the park with her wagon. She saw her friends playing and wanted to join them. But her wagon was too heavy to move. + +Lily was confused about what to do. Suddenly, her friend Jack came to her and asked, "Do you need help?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, please." + +Jack helped Lily move her wagon to where her friends were playing. They all played together and had a lot of fun. Lily was happy and grateful to Jack for helping her. + +From that day on, Lily was never confused about asking for help. And whenever she saw someone struggling to move something heavy, she would offer to help them, just like Jack did for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted something to eat. She went to the kitchen to see what she could find. But when she got there, she saw that the fridge was empty and her tummy felt weak. + +Lily decided to ask her mommy if she could make her some yummy food. Her mommy said yes and made her a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Lily was so happy to see the sandwich and it made her tummy feel strong again. She ate it all up and felt so much better. + +From that day on, Lily knew that whenever she was hungry, she could go to the kitchen and ask her mommy for help. And she was never weak or hungry again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to birthday parties because she got to eat cake and play with her friends. One day, Lily went to her friend Sarah's birthday party. Sarah's mom gave Lily a present to give to Sarah. + +"Here you go, Lily. Can you give this present to Sarah?" Sarah's mom asked. + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I will give it to her." + +When Sarah opened the present, she was so happy. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily! You're the best!" + +All of Sarah's friends started to applaud and Lily felt so happy. She thought, "This is normal at birthday parties." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom and dad. One day, while playing on the swings, she saw a shiny bin. She thought it was interesting and asked her mom what it was for. + +"That bin is for putting rubbish in," her mom explained. + +Lily nodded and said, "When will the park end?" + +Her dad chuckled and replied, "The park doesn't end, sweetie. We can come back and play anytime we want." + +Lily smiled and continued playing, but made sure to throw her rubbish in the interesting bin before leaving. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who had a big brother named Max. They loved to play together in their backyard. One day, Lily was sad because she lost her favorite toy. + +Max saw that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told Max that she lost her favorite toy and couldn't find it anywhere. Max promised to help her find it. He looked everywhere in the backyard and finally found it under a bush. + +Lily was so happy and grateful that she gave Max a big hug and said, "You're so kind, Max!" Max smiled and said, "That's what big brothers are for." +Once upon a time, there was a big party. Lots of people were there, and they were all having fun. One lady had a big bottle of red wine. It was heavy, and she had to hold it with two hands. + +A man and a lady saw the wine and started to discuss it. They said it was a good wine, and they wanted to try it. The lady poured some into a glass and gave it to them. They sipped it and said it was delicious. + +As the party went on, more people tried the wine and they all liked it. They all discussed how it tasted and where it came from. The lady with the heavy bottle felt happy that everyone was enjoying her wine. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her furry sweater very much. One day, Lily went to play outside with her friends. But it was very cold outside and Lily forgot to wear her sweater. + +Soon, Lily started shivering and her teeth were chattering. Her friend, Timmy, noticed that Lily was cold and asked her, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "No, I'm cold. I wish I had my sweater." + +Timmy said, "Don't worry, I can help you. Let's go to your house and get your sweater." + +Lily was very happy and thanked Timmy for his help. From that day on, Lily always remembered to wear her furry sweater when she went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly rabbit named Mr. Hopper. He loved to eat radishes from his garden. One day, he found that all of his radishes were gone! + +He went to his friend, a young bunny named Benny, and asked him if he knew what happened to his radishes. Benny said he didn't know, but he believed that maybe some birds took them. + +Mr. Hopper was sad but he thanked Benny for his help. The next day, Benny came over with a big bag of radishes. He had picked them from his own garden and wanted to share them with his friend. Mr. Hopper was so happy and couldn't believe how kind Benny was. From that day on, they shared their gardens and their friendship grew even stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride in his cart. His cart was red and shiny, and he thought it was very attractive. He would ride it all around his yard, pretending he was a race car driver. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to, so he started to complain. He said it was too hard and he didn't want to do it. His mom told him he had to, and he finally agreed. + +As Timmy was cleaning up, he accidentally knocked over his cart. It broke into a million pieces. Timmy was so sad, he started to cry. He realized that complaining didn't get him anywhere, and now he didn't have his favorite toy anymore. From that day on, he learned to always listen to his mom and be careful with his things. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a red tie that he loved to wear. One day, Timmy went to school wearing his tie, but it was too long and he tripped on it. All the kids laughed at him and he felt embarrassed. + +After school, Timmy went to visit his grandpa who was deaf. Timmy loved his grandpa very much, but sometimes it was hard to talk to him because he couldn't hear very well. Timmy showed his grandpa his tie and his grandpa smiled and gave him a hug. + +Timmy felt happy again because his grandpa didn't laugh at him like the other kids did. He realized that it didn't matter if his tie was too long or if he tripped on it, as long as he was happy with himself. From then on, Timmy wore his tie proudly, even if it was too long, and he never felt embarrassed again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw shapes, especially triangles. One day, she drew a big triangle on a piece of paper and showed it to her mom. "Look, Mommy! I drew a triangle!" she said, smiling. + +Her mom smiled back and said, "That's a very polite triangle, Lily. It looks like it's settled nicely on the paper." + +Lily was confused. "What does 'settled' mean, Mommy?" she asked. + +"It means it's in a comfortable spot and not moving around," her mom explained. + +Lily nodded and looked at her triangle again. "I'm glad it's settled," she said happily. +Once upon a time, there was a big couch. It was so comfy to sit on! One day, a little boy came to visit and he thought the couch was very impressive. He climbed up on it and started jumping around. Suddenly, he turned and fell off! But don't worry, he wasn't hurt. He just laughed and climbed back up again. From that day on, the little boy loved the couch even more. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. He had a big field with lots of hay. Jack was happy because he had a reliable tractor to move the hay. One day, Jack's friend Tom came to visit him. + +"Hi Jack, your tractor looks cool. Can I drive it?" asked Tom. + +"Sure, Tom. It's very reliable. You can move the hay with it," said Jack. + +Tom started the tractor and moved the hay. But he didn't know how to drive it properly. Suddenly, the tractor moved too fast and crashed into a tree. Tom got hurt and the tractor was broken. + +Jack was sad because his tractor was not reliable anymore. And Tom learned a lesson to never drive something he doesn't know how to. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the sun and getting wet in the rain. One day, Timmy went outside to play in the rain, but his mom told him to come inside because he was getting too wet. She gave him a towel to dry off. + +Timmy's mom loved to tell him stories about the history of their town. She told him about the old buildings and the people who used to live there a long time ago. Timmy thought it was very interesting. + +Timmy also loved to play games with his friends. They would have races and see who could run the fastest. It was very competitive, but they always had fun. After they were done playing, Timmy would go inside and dry off with his towel. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her stuffed leopard. One day, Lily's friend came over and saw the leopard. Her friend said it was fake and not a real leopard. + +Lily didn't know what "fake" meant, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that it meant something wasn't real, but just made to look like it was. Lily felt sad that her leopard wasn't real, but her mom told her that it didn't matter because she loved it just the same. + +The moral of the story is that it doesn't matter if something is real or fake, as long as it brings you joy and happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very scared of the dark. One night, she was trying to sleep but she couldn't. She was shivering with fear. Suddenly, she heard a noise and she was even more scared. She decided to go to her mommy's room. She went there and climbed onto her mommy's shoulder. Her mommy hugged her tight and told her that everything was going to be okay. Lily felt safe and warm and soon fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees in her backyard. One day, she climbed up a tall tree and got stuck. She was frightened and didn't know how to get down. + +Her mom heard her cries for help and came running. "Don't worry, Lily," her mom said. "I will trade you my favorite toy for you to come down safely." Lily agreed and her mom gave her a teddy bear. + +Lily climbed down the tree and hugged her mom tightly. "Thank you for saving me," Lily said. "I won't climb so high again." From that day on, Lily always remembered to be careful when climbing trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted a cookie. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, please can I have a cookie?" Her mommy said yes and gave her a cookie. + +As she was eating her cookie, she heard the bell ring. It was the ice cream truck! Lily got very excited and ran outside. She saw the ice cream man and said, "Please can I have a chocolate ice cream?" The ice cream man said yes and gave her a cold, yummy chocolate ice cream. + +Lily ate her ice cream and it was very hot outside. She felt hot too, so she went back inside to cool down. She drank some cold water and felt much better. Then she went to bed, happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a brave mole. The mole lived in a hole in the ground. One day, the mole came out of the hole to roll in the grass. The mole loved to roll in the grass because it felt nice on his fur. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards the mole. The mole was scared and ran back to his hole. The dog barked, "Why did you run away, little mole?" The mole replied, "I was scared of you. You are big and I am small." + +The dog said, "I am sorry, little mole. I did not mean to scare you. I just wanted to play." The mole thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, let's play together. But please do not roll over me!" + +The dog and the mole played together in the grass, rolling and laughing. They became friends and played together every day. The mole was no longer scared because he had a brave friend to protect him. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little house. It had a red roof and a green door. Inside the house, there was a family of mice. They loved to play and eat cheese. + +One day, a big cat came to the house. He wanted to eat the mice. But the daddy mouse was smart. He climbed up to the roof and saved his family. The cat couldn't catch them! + +The mice were happy and safe in their sweet little house. They ate cheese and played all day long. And they knew that their daddy mouse was the bravest mouse in the world! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved the color yellow, it was her favorite color. One day, Lily was walking in the park with her mom when she saw a cool yellow flower. She ran towards it and picked it up. + +Her mom suggested that they should put the flower back in the ground so it could grow more. Lily agreed and they planted it back in the soil. As they walked away, Lily felt happy knowing that she did the right thing. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of nature and to listen to suggestions from others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shiny shells. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy and daddy. They saw a squirrel collecting acorns and putting them in its pocket. Lily thought it was funny that a squirrel had a pocket! + +As they walked, they tried to be very quiet so they could hear the birds singing. Suddenly, they saw a big brown bear! The bear was also collecting berries and putting them in its pocket. Lily was scared but her mommy and daddy told her to be quiet and still. The bear walked away and they continued their walk, collecting more rocks and shells for Lily's collection. + +When they got home, Lily showed her collection to her little brother. He loved it and wanted to start his own collection too. From that day on, Lily and her brother collected things together and had lots of fun. They even made their own pockets to keep their treasures safe. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a loyal dog who loved his home very much. One day, Max saw a cat walking down the street. Max had an urge to chase the cat, so he ran after it. + +"Max, come back home!" said his owner. But Max did not listen. He kept chasing the cat until he was very far away from his home. + +Suddenly, Max realized he was lost. He did not know how to get back home. Max felt sad and scared. He wished he had listened to his owner and stayed at home. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to those who love us and to stay close to our home. +Once upon a time, there was a regular girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, while playing in the park, Lily saw two boys fighting. She didn't like it and asked them to stop. The boys didn't listen and continued to fight. + +Lily went home and told her mom what she saw. Her mom told her that fighting was not good and that it could hurt people. Lily agreed and promised to never fight. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park to play with her friends. But when she got there, she saw the same two boys fighting again. This time, it was worse than before. Lily tried to stop them, but they didn't listen. Suddenly, one of the boys got hurt and had to go to the hospital. + +Lily felt sad and knew that fighting was not good. She wished the boys had listened to her and stopped fighting. From that day on, Lily always tried to be kind and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat called a ship. It had a special place called a port where it would stop. The ship was very big and it had many people on it. + +One day, the sun was shining and it was very warm outside. The people on the ship went to the port to look at the pretty view. They saw the blue water and the green trees. They felt happy and had fun. + +After a while, the ship had to go. The people said goodbye to the port and waved their hands. They went back on the ship and continued their journey. They were happy they got to see the pretty port and feel the warm sun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a prince who lived in a big castle. He had a beautiful crown that he loved to wear. One day, the crown fell and broke into many pieces. The prince was very sad and didn't know what to do. He questioned his friends and family for help. + +Everyone tried to fix the crown, but it was still broken. The prince was very upset and thought he would never have a nice crown again. But then, a wise old man came to the castle and saw the broken crown. He said he could fix it and the prince was very happy. + +The wise old man fixed the crown and it looked even more beautiful than before. The prince was so happy that he threw a big party to celebrate. Everyone had a great time and the prince was very thankful to the wise old man who fixed his broken crown. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the store to buy some candy. Timmy was so happy and excited to get some candy. + +Suddenly, there was a big earthquake! Timmy and his mommy got scared and ran outside. They saw that some buildings had fallen down. Timmy's mommy explained that earthquakes happen when the ground shakes a lot. + +After the earthquake, Timmy and his mommy went to a famous park to have a picnic. They ate sandwiches and played with a ball. Timmy was happy that he got to spend time with his mommy and have a fun day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park with her mom and dad. One day, they saw an old man playing a piano. Lily was amazed by the beautiful music. + +The old man told them that he had been playing the piano for many years. He said that it takes a lot of practice to become good at something. Lily's parents explained to her that if she wants to be good at something, she needs to practice too. + +On their way back home, Lily's mom bought her some hot chocolate. Lily was happy and warm. Her mom reminded her that just like the hot chocolate, she needs to work hard and practice to achieve her goals. From that day on, Lily practiced playing the piano every day and became very good at it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket that she loved to snuggle with every night. One day, Lily's mom made a turkey for dinner. Lily asked, "Mommy, can I help you cook?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can help me twist the turkey in the oven." + +Lily was excited to help. She watched as her mom twisted the turkey and put it in the oven. While they waited for the turkey to cook, Lily snuggled with her soft blanket. + +When the turkey was ready, they sat down to eat. Lily took a bite and said, "Mmm, this turkey is yummy!" Her mom replied, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You helped make it extra special." And with that, they enjoyed their dinner together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside and feeling the wind blow through her hair. One day, Lily's mom told her that they couldn't go outside because it was too windy. + +Lily was very excited to play outside and didn't want to stay inside. She asked her mom why they couldn't go out. Her mom explained that the wind was too strong and might blow them away. + +Lily didn't want that to happen, so she asked her mom what they could do to prevent it. Her mom suggested they play a board game inside instead. Lily was a little disappointed, but she still had fun playing with her mom. + +After a while, the wind died down and Lily's mom said they could go outside again. Lily was so excited and ran outside to feel the wind in her hair once more. She was happy they had prevented any accidents from happening. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brother named Max. One day, Max was playing with his toy car when he accidentally pushed it too hard and it hit Lily's toy cell. Lily got upset and said, "Max, you broke my cell!" Max felt bad and said sorry. + +Lily looked at her cell and saw that it had a thick crack on it. She started to cry and Max felt even worse. "I will fix it for you," Max said. He took some glue and carefully put the cell back together. "There, all better," Max said, handing the cell back to Lily. + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. You're the best big brother ever!" Max felt happy to see his sister happy again. From then on, Max was more careful when he played with his toys around Lily's things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite pillow that he loved to sit on while he watched TV. One day, Timmy's mom came into the room looking very serious. + +"Timmy, we need to talk," said Timmy's mom. + +"What's wrong, Mommy?" asked Timmy. + +"We need to go to the store to buy some groceries," said Timmy's mom. + +"But I don't want to leave my pillow," said Timmy. + +"It's okay, we'll bring your pillow with us," said Timmy's mom. + +Timmy was very happy that he could bring his pillow with him. They went to the store and Timmy sat on his pillow in the shopping cart while his mom pushed it around. They got all the groceries they needed and went back home. Timmy was so happy to be back on his pillow again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a smart robot. The robot could move and talk, and Lily loved to pretend she was in space with it. + +One day, Lily's little brother came into her room and wanted to play with the robot. But he was too rough and accidentally broke it. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her mom came in and said she knew how to fix the robot. Lily was so happy and watched as her mom carefully put the robot back together. Finally, the robot was fixed and Lily could play with it again. + +From that day on, Lily learned to share her toys with her brother and taught him how to play gently. They even pretended to be astronauts together in space with the smart robot. And Lily was happy knowing that her mom could fix anything that broke. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer. He would go to the park every day with his friends to play. One day, Timmy saw a really cool soccer ball in the store. It was red and shiny, but it was too expensive for Timmy to buy. + +Timmy went to the park to play soccer with his friends. They were having so much fun kicking the ball around. Timmy's friend, Billy, kicked the ball really hard and it went flying towards a goal. Timmy ran after the ball and saw that it had landed in a bush. He went to get the ball and found something amazing! It was the same red and shiny soccer ball that he had seen in the store! It was a cheap knockoff, but Timmy didn't care. He was so happy to have found it. + +From that day on, Timmy played with the red and shiny soccer ball every day at the park. He would always remember the time he found it in the bush and how happy it made him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, Timmy planted a seed in his garden. He watered it every day and watched it grow big and tall. Timmy was so happy to see it grow! + +One day, Timmy went to a race with his friends. They all ran very fast, but Timmy was the fastest! He won the race and felt a victory in his heart. He was so proud of himself! + +After the race, Timmy went back to his garden and saw that his plant had grown even taller. It was as tall as him now! Timmy felt good inside knowing that he had grown something all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw his friend Johnny playing with a shiny red car that he really liked. + +Timmy asked, "Can I trade my blue truck for your red car?" + +Johnny thought about it and said, "Sure, let's trade!" + +Timmy was careful not to drop the red car as he rolled it back to his house. He played with it all day long and was very happy with his new toy. + +The next day, Johnny came over and saw Timmy playing with the red car. He said, "I miss my blue truck. Can we trade back?" + +Timmy thought about it and said, "Okay, let's trade back!" + +They were both happy with their original toys and played together for the rest of the day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park and found a big rock. It was so pretty, with lots of colors. She picked it up and held it in her hands. She felt happy. + +Lily decided to play a game with the rock. She threw it up in the air and caught it. It was so much fun! Then, she saw a bird flying in the sky. She stopped playing with the rock and just gazed at the bird. It was so beautiful. + +After a while, Lily went back to playing with the rock. She rolled it on the ground and pretended it was a toy car. She had a playful smile on her face. When it was time to go home, she didn't want to leave the rock behind. So, she put it in her pocket and took it home with her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bunny named Benny. Benny had a big carrot garden under a tree where he loved to play. One day, a sneaky bird named Bob came and started eating all of Benny's carrots. Benny was very upset and didn't know what to do. + +Benny went to his friend, the wise owl, for help. The owl said they needed to measure how many carrots were left and make a plan to protect them. Benny and the owl worked together to build a fence around the garden to keep Bob out. + +The next day, Bob came back and tried to steal the carrots again. But this time, he couldn't get in! Benny was so happy that his garden was safe and he thanked the wise owl for his help. From then on, Benny's garden was protected and he could play under the tree without any worries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her backyard. One day, she found a shiny rock and showed it to her mom. + +"Look, Mommy! I found a pretty rock!" Lily said, holding it up for her mom to see. + +"It's very nice, Lily," her mom said. "Why don't you rub it and make a wish?" + +Lily closed her eyes and rubbed the rock. Suddenly, a magical mill appeared in her backyard. It was very big and had lots of gears and wheels. + +"Wow!" Lily exclaimed. "This mill is so cool! Let's go inside and see if it's organized." + +Together, Lily and her mom went inside the mill and found that everything was neatly arranged. They saw flour and grain and lots of other things. They were so happy to have found such a special place. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was very happy because he liked to bounce around in the grass. One day, Benny met a friend named Sally who made a promise to play with him. Benny was so excited that he bounced even higher than before! + +Sally was a very modest friend and didn't like to show off. Benny liked that about her. They played together all day long, bouncing and having fun. When it was time to go home, Sally promised to come back and play with Benny again soon. + +Benny went to bed that night feeling very happy. He was grateful for his new friend and her modest ways. He knew that Sally would keep her promise and come back to play soon. And when she did, they would bounce even higher and have even more fun! +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. Lily was very quiet and didn't like to talk to new people. One day, Lily found a journal on the ground. She decided to use the journal to write down her thoughts and feelings. + +As Lily wrote in her journal, she started to feel better. She realized that writing down her feelings helped her feel less shy. She even started to talk to new people more often. + +Lily learned that sometimes it's hard to talk to new people, but using a journal can help you feel better. She was no longer as shy and made lots of new friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink milk every day. One day, her mommy gave her a cup of milk that tasted funny. Lily didn't like it and she felt anxious because she didn't know what was wrong with the milk. + +Lily decided to quit drinking the milk and asked her mommy for a new cup. Her mommy understood and gave her a fresh cup of milk. Lily was happy again and drank it all up. She realized that it's okay to quit something that makes you uncomfortable and it's always good to ask for help. + +From that day on, Lily always checked her milk before drinking it and never felt anxious again. She loved her milk and drank it every day without any problems. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, she fell down and hurt her knee. Her mommy put a bandage on it to make it feel better. + +The next day, Lily went to play with her friends. She forgot about her hurt knee and started running around. Suddenly, she fell down again and hurt her knee even more. This time, her mommy had to remind her to be careful and watch where she was going. + +Lily felt ashamed that she had forgotten about her hurt knee. She apologized to her mommy and promised to be more careful. From then on, she made sure to always remember to be safe when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She ran around and had so much fun. But then, she tripped and fell down. Her leg hurt a lot and she couldn't walk. + +Lily saw a big slide that she wanted to go on. She was sad because she couldn't do it with her hurt leg. But then, a boy named Timmy saw her and wanted to help. He said, "I can help you step up to the slide, so you can still have fun." + +Lily was happy that Timmy was so fair and kind. He helped her step up to the slide and she went down it with a big smile on her face. She was happy that she could still play, even with her hurt leg. From that day on, Lily and Timmy became good friends and played together at the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daughter. The daughter was very obedient and always listened to her mommy. One day, the mommy said to the daughter, "Let's act like we're animals!" The daughter was so excited and said, "Okay mommy, I want to be a lion!" + +The mommy said, "Great choice! I'll be a monkey." And they both started to act like animals. The daughter roared like a lion and the mommy jumped around like a monkey. They had so much fun together. + +After a while, the daughter said, "Mommy, can we stop now? I want to play with my toys." The mommy said, "Of course, sweetie. You were very obedient during our animal act." And they hugged each other with big smiles on their faces. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo who lived in the big blue ocean. Nemo loved to swim and play with his fish friends. One day, Nemo heard that a big tuna was coming to visit their part of the ocean. Nemo was very excited to meet the tuna. + +Finally, the day arrived and the tuna came to the ocean. Nemo was amazed at how big and flexible the tuna was. They became friends and swam together. However, one day the tuna got very hungry and decided to eat Nemo. Poor Nemo didn't know what to do and sadly, the story ended with the tuna eating Nemo. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park and saw a boy sitting on a bench all by himself. He looked very lonely. + +Lily walked up to the boy and gave him a note that said, "Hi, my name is Lily. Do you want to play with me?" The boy smiled and said, "Yes, please!" + +They played together for a while, but then Lily's friends came to the park. They didn't want to play with the boy because they didn't know him. Lily felt sad because she wanted to include everyone. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She asked her friends to come play with her and the boy. They all played together and had so much fun. Lily was happy because she made a new friend and everyone was included. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around in the forest behind her house. One day, she found a deep hole in the ground. She looked down and saw darkness. She was scared but also curious. + +Suddenly, she remembered that her mom had packed her a snack. She took out the menu and saw that she had a sandwich and an apple. She ate her snack and then decided to explore the deep hole. She slowly climbed down and found a secret cave. Inside the cave, she saw a treasure chest! She was so excited that she forgot about being scared. + +Lily opened the treasure chest and found a shiny necklace. She put it on and felt like a princess. She climbed back up the deep hole and ran home to show her mom. From that day on, she always wandered in the forest hoping to find more treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat his meals, especially when his mommy made his favorite food. One day, Timmy's mommy made him a big meal of spaghetti and meatballs. Timmy was so excited to eat it! + +As Timmy was eating, he noticed that his shirt was starting to feel tight. "Mommy, my shirt doesn't fit anymore!" he said. His mommy replied, "Oh no, we'll have to get you a bigger shirt." + +After dinner, Timmy went to play outside with his friends. They were all being silly and laughing together. Suddenly, Timmy started to feel sick. His tummy hurt so much that he had to go back inside. His mommy tried to make him feel better, but nothing seemed to work. + +Eventually, Timmy had to go to the hospital. The doctor said that Timmy had eaten too much and his tummy couldn't handle it. Timmy felt very sad and wished he had stopped eating sooner. From then on, Timmy learned to listen to his body and not overeat. +One day, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and get dirty. Her mom always told her to take a bath before dinner. Lily didn't like taking baths because she thought they were boring. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the dishwasher. Lily thought it would be fun to help. But when she opened the dishwasher, she saw that all the dishes were dull and dirty. Her mom explained that they needed to be washed properly. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why do we have to wash dishes? It's boring." Her mom replied, "Just like how we need to bathe to stay clean, dishes need to be washed so we can eat off of them safely." Lily understood and helped her mom wash the dishes. + +From that day on, Lily realized that even though some things may seem dull or boring, they are important to keep us healthy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved dinosaurs very much. He had a big toy dinosaur that he played with every day. One day, Tim's mom took him to the park. Tim brought his dinosaur with him. + +At the park, Tim met a little girl named Lily. Lily also loved dinosaurs! Tim and Lily played together and showed each other their toy dinosaurs. Suddenly, Tim's dinosaur fell into the pond. Tim was sad and scared because he didn't want his dinosaur to get hurt. + +Lily said, "Don't worry Tim, I will help you get your dinosaur back. We need to be safe and not go in the water. Please wait here while I go get help." Lily ran to find a grown-up who could help. Soon, a nice man came and got Tim's dinosaur out of the pond. Tim was happy and said, "Thank you Lily, you are my friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a hedge and decided to explore it. She saw a little bird sitting on the hedge and it was making a lot of noise. + +Lily asked the bird, "Why are you so noisy?" + +The bird replied, "I dare you to come closer and find out!" + +Lily was a brave girl, so she walked closer to the hedge. She saw that the bird was trying to protect its nest from a big cat. Lily scared the cat away and saved the bird's nest. + +From that day on, Lily and the bird became good friends. They would play together every day and Lily loved to hear the bird's noisy chirping. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy rabbit named Peter. Peter loved to lay on the grass all day long. One day, a squirrel named Sammy came to visit Peter. + +"Peter, why are you so lazy? You should come play with me!" Sammy said. + +"I don't want to," Peter said, "I just want to lay on the grass." + +Sammy tried to convince Peter to come play, but Peter wouldn't budge. Finally, Sammy got frustrated and said, "Fine, I'm going to go sack some acorns without you!" + +Peter watched as Sammy ran off to play. He realized that he was missing out on all the fun. So, he got up from the grass and went to join Sammy. From that day on, Peter wasn't so lazy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Snowy. Snowy loved to wear his white fur coat all the time. He thought he looked very handsome in it. + +One day, Snowy saw a big, black cloud of smoke in the sky. He asked his friends what it was, and they told him it was from a fire. Snowy felt sad and scared. He didn't like the smoke because it made it hard for him to breathe. + +Snowy realized that wearing his white fur coat wasn't as important as staying safe and healthy. He learned that sometimes, we have to make choices that are good for us, even if they aren't as fun or pretty. From then on, Snowy made sure to stay away from smoke and always put his health first. +Once upon a time, there was a pupil who walked to school every day. He was slow and always arrived late to class. His teacher told him to hurry up, but he didn't listen. + +One day, the pupil was walking to school as usual when he saw a shiny toy in the middle of the road. He wanted to pick it up, so he ran towards it. Suddenly, a car arrived and hit him. The pupil was hurt and couldn't go to school anymore. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to our teachers and be careful when we walk on the road. We should always pay attention to our surroundings and not be too slow or distracted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures in her backyard. One day, she found a shiny rock that seemed very special. She showed it to her mom and asked if it was a treasure. Her mom said it was just a regular rock, but Lily didn't believe her. + +Lily decided to ask her dad, who was very wise. He told her that sometimes things can seem special, but the truth is they are just regular. Lily was sad because she wanted her rock to be special. But then her dad told her that even regular things can be important and have a special meaning to someone. + +Lily realized that her rock may not be a treasure, but it was still important to her because she found it and it made her happy. From then on, Lily learned to appreciate the regular things in life and find the special in them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and use his creative mind to make up new games. One day, he was playing with his toy car when his mom said it was time to go outside. Timmy got up and ran outside, but he accidentally shut the door on his leg! Ouch! + +Timmy's mom heard him cry and quickly ran to see what happened. She saw that Timmy's leg was hurt and needed a band-aid. She put a band-aid on Timmy's leg and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt better and went back to playing with his toys, using his creative mind to make up new games. + +From that day on, Timmy remembered to be careful when shutting doors and always listened to his mom. He continued to play with his toys and use his creative mind to make up new games, but he made sure to be safe and not hurt his leg again. The end. +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 big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up and slid down with a big smile on her face. + +As she was playing, she met a boy named Jack. Jack was holding a rare toy car that he didn't want to share. Lily asked him if she could play with it, but Jack said no. Lily felt sad and said, "It's not nice to not share with friends." + +Jack thought about it and said, "You're right. Let's play together!" They played with the toy car and had so much fun that they forgot about the world around them. From that day on, Lily and Jack were the best of friends and shared everything they had. +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 home a big box. Timmy was so excited to see what was inside. He quickly helped his mom unpack the box. + +Inside the box, there was a new toy player. Timmy was so happy! He started playing with it right away. He loved how the player made music and sounds. Timmy played with it all day long. + +When it was time for bed, Timmy's mom told him it was time to calm down and go to sleep. Timmy didn't want to stop playing with his new toy, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. He went to bed with a smile on his face, dreaming of all the fun he would have playing with his new toy player again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her puppy, Max. One day, Lily's mommy got a letter in the mail. Lily asked, "What's in the letter, Mommy?" Her mommy said, "It's a letter from Grandma. She wants to visit us soon." + +Lily was very excited to see her Grandma. She asked, "When is she coming?" Her mommy said, "She will be here tomorrow." Lily was so happy that she hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are so thoughtful." + +The next day, when Grandma arrived, Lily ran to her and hugged her tightly. But, Grandma looked sad. Lily asked, "What's wrong, Grandma?" Grandma said, "I miss Grandpa. He passed away last week." Lily didn't know what to say, but she wanted to comfort her Grandma. She said, "I'm sorry, Grandma. We can look at pictures of Grandpa together and remember him." Grandma smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are so kind." From that day on, Lily and her Grandma looked at pictures of Grandpa together and talked about their memories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make different shapes with them. One day, she found a toy that looked fake. It was a plastic apple that didn't look real at all. + +Lily showed the toy to her mom and said, "Mommy, this apple is fake. It doesn't look real." Her mom agreed and said, "Yes, Lily. It's not a real apple. It's just a toy." + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toys again when she noticed that one of them was starting to rot. She said to her dad, "Daddy, this toy is rotting. It doesn't look good anymore." Her dad looked at the toy and said, "Yes, Lily. It's starting to rot. We'll have to throw it away." + +Lily was sad to see her toy go, but she knew that sometimes things just don't last forever. She went to bed that night dreaming of all the new shapes she could make with her other toys. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with lots of other fish. One day, Nemo and his friends went to a reef to play. The reef was very pretty with lots of colorful fish and plants. + +But then, the sun got very hot and the reef started to melt. Nemo and his friends were very sad because they loved playing at the reef. The reef became empty and all the fish had to find a new place to play. + +Nemo and his friends swam and swam until they found a new reef. It wasn't as pretty as the old one, but they were happy to have a new place to play. They promised to take care of their new home so it wouldn't melt like the old one. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his garden. One day, he found a long stick and started to play with it. He was having so much fun until the stick got stuck in the squash. + +Timmy tried and tried to get the stick out of the squash, but he couldn't do it. He asked his mom for help. "Mommy, can you help me get the stick out of the squash?" he asked. + +His mom came over and helped him pull the stick out of the squash. "Good job, Timmy! You were very smart to ask for help," she said. Timmy was happy that he could play with his stick again. He learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom asked her to come to the grocery store with her. Lily was very excited because she loved going to the grocery store. She liked to see all the different fruits and vegetables and pick out her favorite ones. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw a boy who was crying. She asked her mom why he was crying, and her mom said that he had lost his toy. Lily felt sad for the boy and wanted to help him. She thought of a creative idea and said to her mom, "Let's help him find his toy!" + +They looked all around the store, but they couldn't find the toy. Lily didn't give up and said to her mom, "Let's repeat the search again!" Finally, they found the toy and gave it back to the boy. The boy was very happy and thanked Lily and her mom. + +The moral of the story is that if we help others and don't give up, we can make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's mom gave her a delicate tea set to play with. Lily was so happy and started to have a tea party with her dolls. + +Suddenly, her little brother came and wanted to play too. Lily said, "You can play, but you have to order nicely." Her brother said, "I want to start playing with the tea set now!" Lily replied, "Okay, but be careful, it's very delicate." + +They played together for a while, but then Lily's brother accidentally broke one of the tea cups. Lily was upset and said, "You have to be more careful and order nicely next time." Her brother apologized and they continued to play together, but this time, they were more careful with the delicate tea set. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on trips with her family. One day, they went on a vacation to a beach house. When they arrived, Lily helped her mom unpack their bags. + +Lily's dad was always telling jokes, but she thought they were dull. One day, Lily's dad told a joke that made everyone laugh except for Lily. She felt left out and sad. + +Later that day, Lily's mom sat down with her and said, "Lily, it's okay if you don't find every joke funny. It's important to be kind and respectful to others, even if we don't agree with them. We should always try to make others feel included and happy." + +From that day on, Lily tried to be more open-minded and kind to others. She even started to appreciate her dad's jokes a little more. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy goose. The goose didn't like to do anything. It just sat around all day. One day, the goose met a little girl. The little girl said, "Hello, Mr. Goose. What are you doing?" The goose said, "Nothing. I am just being lazy." + +The little girl said, "You need to do something. You can't just sit around all day." The goose said, "Why do I need to do something?" The little girl said, "Because it's good to be active. You will feel better if you move around." + +The goose thought about it and said, "You're right. I need to do something." So, the goose got up and waddled around. It felt good to move. The little girl smiled and said, "See, it's not so bad to be active." The goose agreed and said, "Thank you for helping me." From that day on, the lazy goose was not so lazy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white cat named Snowball. Snowball was very rough when she played, but Lily loved her anyway. + +One day, Lily's mom bought her a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy and ate all the candy in one day. She didn't share any with Snowball, even though Snowball meowed and begged. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling sick. Her tummy hurt and she had a headache. Snowball came to her and meowed softly. Lily realized that she had spoiled herself by eating too much candy. + +Lily learned that it's not good to be greedy and not share. She promised Snowball that she would always share her treats from now on. Snowball purred happily, knowing that Lily had learned an important lesson. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite doll was named Rosie. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. Timmy had a rag that he liked to play with, but Lily thought it was dirty and smelly. + +"I don't like that rag," said Lily. "It's yucky." + +Timmy disagreed. "It's not yucky," he said. "It's unique. It's the only one like it." + +Lily didn't understand what "unique" meant, but she knew that she didn't like the rag. Later that day, Lily and Timmy were playing outside when they saw a bird's nest in a tree. The nest was made of all different kinds of materials, including a rag just like Timmy's. + +"That's a unique nest," said Timmy. "It's made of all kinds of things, just like my rag." + +Lily realized that just because she didn't like something, that didn't mean it wasn't special or unique. She apologized to Timmy for disagreeing with him and they continued to play together happily. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max who loved to play. Max was very playful and loved to jump around all day. One day, Max saw his friend, a rabbit named Rosie, and asked her if she could borrow a banana. + +Rosie said, "Sure Max, you can borrow my banana, but you have to give it back to me later." Max happily took the banana and ran off to play with his other friends. + +As Max was playing, he accidentally dropped the banana and it got squished. Max didn't know what to do, so he went back to Rosie and said, "I'm sorry Rosie, I accidentally squished your banana. Can I give you something else instead?" + +Rosie was upset because she really wanted her banana, but she knew Max didn't mean to squish it. She said, "It's okay Max, accidents happen. But next time, please be more careful when you borrow something from someone." + +Max felt bad for what he did, but he was happy that Rosie forgave him. From that day on, Max always made sure to be more careful when he borrowed something from his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school because she got to play with her friends in the classroom. One day, while she was playing with her toys, she accidentally made them fall on the floor. + +Her nosy friend, Timmy, saw what happened and wanted to help. He picked up the toys and gave them back to Lily. They continued playing and having fun together. + +At the end of the day, Lily went home and told her mommy about her fun day at school. She also told her mommy about how Timmy helped her when her toys fell. Her mommy was proud of her for being a good friend and for having fun in the classroom. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She wanted to buy a lovely toy from the store. She went to the store with her mom and dad. At the store, Lily saw a lot of toys, but she liked a doll the most. She asked her mom and dad to buy the doll for her. + +After buying the toy, they went back home. When they reached home, Lily went to the bathroom to wash her hands. She saw that the faucet was broken. She called her dad and told him about it. Her dad fixed the faucet and now it was working fine. + +Lily was very happy with her new toy and the fixed faucet. She played with her doll all day long and showed it to her friends. She was very grateful to her parents for buying her the lovely toy and fixing the faucet. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump on his bed, but his mom said it was dangerous. She wanted to prevent him from getting hurt. + +One day, Timmy's mom bought him a new bed. It was big and bouncy, just like Timmy's old bed. But this bed had a special feature that would prevent Timmy from falling off. + +Timmy was so happy with his new bed. He could jump on it all day without worrying about getting hurt. His mom was happy too, because she knew her young son was safe. From that day on, Timmy slept soundly in his new bed and dreamed of all the fun he could have jumping on it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the market with her mom. They would buy fruits, vegetables, and sometimes even toys. But one day, Lily's mom had to go to work and couldn't take her to the market. + +Lily felt lonely and sad, but then she had an idea. She decided to wrap a present for her mom to make her happy. She went to her room and found some paper and tape. She wrapped the present with care and put a bow on top. + +Later that day, when her mom came home from work, Lily gave her the present. Her mom was so happy and surprised. She hugged Lily and told her how much she loved her. From that day on, Lily knew that even when she felt lonely, she could always make someone else happy with a simple act of kindness. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Snowy. Snowy was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. But Snowy's friends, the birds, were chirping loudly and it was hard for Snowy to fall asleep. + +Snowy's mom encouraged Snowy to try to sleep, but Snowy couldn't. Suddenly, Snowy saw a white butterfly fly by and got very excited. Snowy chased after the butterfly and forgot all about being sleepy. + +As Snowy was running after the butterfly, Snowy didn't see the big hole in the ground. Snowy fell into the hole and hurt their leg. Snowy's mom came to help, but it was too late. Snowy had to go to the hospital and couldn't play with their friends for a long time. + +Snowy learned that it's important to listen to their mom and take naps when they're sleepy, so they don't get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play the violin. She always kept her violin clean so it would sound beautiful. One day, Lily went to the park to play her violin. While she was playing, a little boy named Max came up to her and asked, "Can I step on your violin?" + +Lily was scared and said, "No, please don't step on my violin. It's very fragile and can break easily." Max felt bad and said sorry. Lily forgave him and they became friends. Max asked if he could listen to Lily play the violin and she said yes. + +Lily played a beautiful song and Max loved it. He said, "Your violin sounds so nice and clean." Lily smiled and said thank you. From that day on, Lily and Max would always meet at the park to listen to Lily play the violin. They had lots of fun together and Lily was happy to have a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to play a game with a ball and a net. They threw the ball into the net and tried to catch it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "This net is weird. It's hard to catch the ball." + +Lily replied, "I know, but we can get better if we practice. Let's try again!" + +They threw the ball back and forth, trying to catch it in the net. Finally, Lily caught the ball and said, "I did it! I closed the net around the ball!" + +Timmy cheered, "Great job, Lily! You're getting better!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thanks, Timmy. Let's keep playing and having fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her puppy named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk outside. It was a sunny day and the birds were singing. Suddenly, Lily heard a cry for help. She followed the sound and found a helpless bird that had fallen out of its nest. + +Lily picked up the bird and brought it home. She gave the bird some water and some seeds to eat. She loved the bird and took care of it every day. She made a cozy nest for the bird and watched as it grew stronger and stronger. One day, the bird was ready to fly again. Lily was sad to say goodbye, but she knew the bird was happy and healthy. She loved helping the bird and was happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max had a fluffy tail and big brown eyes. He loved to play in the park and chase after his ball. One day, it rained a lot and there was a big puddle in the park. Max saw the puddle and ran towards it. He jumped in it with his paws and got all wet. Max's owner, Lily, saw him and laughed. She said, "Max, you are so adorable!" Then, Lily took Max home and tied a towel around him to dry him off. Max was happy and wagged his tail. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to rub the door with a cloth to make it clean. Lily didn't like to clean, but she did it anyway. + +Later that day, Lily went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a really big toy that Lily was envious of. She wanted it for herself. But instead of being mean, Lily asked if she could play with it too. Her friend said yes and they had so much fun together. + +When Lily went home, she told her mom about her day and how she played with her friend's toy. Her mom was proud of her for being kind and sharing. And Lily was happy that she didn't have to be envious anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the pretty fireworks in the sky. One night, she went to a big party with her family. They sat outside and waited for the fireworks to start. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a bright white firework shoot up into the air. It made a loud noise and she covered her ears. "Wow, that's a big one!" she said. Her mommy told her that there were many different types of fireworks and that one was called a "number 10". + +Lily was very happy and clapped her hands every time a new firework went up. She loved the colors and the way they sparkled in the sky. She couldn't wait to see more fireworks and have fun with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe named Jerry. Jerry had a very long neck that he used to reach the leaves on the tall trees. One day, Jerry found a unique toy that he wanted to play with. But the toy was stuck in a tree. Jerry tried to reach it with his neck, but he couldn't. So, he asked his friend, the monkey, to help him. The monkey climbed up the tree and released the toy. Jerry was very happy and thanked his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a soft and fluffy fur that was pale in color. Benny loved to wear a blue bow tie around his neck. + +One day, while Benny was hopping around in the forest, he saw a big and scary fox. The fox had sharp teeth and was very hungry. The fox wanted to eat Benny's pale fur for his dinner. + +Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered his blue bow tie. He quickly took it off and threw it towards the fox. The fox got distracted and started playing with the bow tie. Benny used this chance to run away and hide. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, things that seem small and unimportant can help us in big ways. Benny's bow tie saved his life! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink coffee with her mom every morning. One day, Lily's mom made her coffee disappear. + +"Mommy, where did my coffee go?" asked Lily. + +"It vanished!" said her mom. + +Lily was sad because she wanted her normal routine of drinking coffee with her mom. But then, her mom surprised her by making another cup of coffee appear. + +"Yay! Thank you, mommy!" said Lily, happy to have her coffee back. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things can vanish, but they can also come back in a magical way. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go fishing with his dad. They would go to the lake and sit on the dock with their rods. Timmy's dad taught him how to put a worm on the hook and cast his line. + +One day, Timmy accidentally dropped his rod in the water. He was so sad because he thought he lost it forever. But his dad told him not to worry and that they would just have to soak it in some water to get the rust off. + +After they soaked the rod, it looked as good as new! Timmy was so happy that he didn't harm the rod and that it was still harmless to use. From then on, he made sure to hold onto his rod tightly so it wouldn't fall in the water again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because it meant she got to go to the park with her family. One Sunday, something unusual happened. Lily's little brother, Max, lost his favorite toy car. He was very sad and couldn't find it anywhere. + +Lily told Max not to worry and said she would help him find it. They searched all over the park, but the toy car was nowhere to be found. Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She told Max to close his eyes and mind really hard about where he last had the toy car. After a few moments, Max opened his eyes and said he remembered leaving it on the swings. + +They ran back to the swings and there it was, Max's toy car! He was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. From that day on, Lily and Max always remembered to mind where they put their toys so they wouldn't lose them again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong fox. He lived in a cozy den in the forest. One day, the fox was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. He decided to cook some chicken for dinner. + +The fox went to the nearby farm and stole a chicken. He brought it back to his den and cooked it on a fire. The smell of the chicken was so good that other animals in the forest could smell it too. + +The fox enjoyed his dinner very much. He felt happy and full. But stealing is not nice, and the farmer was very angry when he found out what happened. So, the fox decided to be kind and share his next meal with his friends in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie lived in a stable with his friends. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit Brownie. She was very happy to see him. Brownie was also happy to see her. + +But Lily was worried because Brownie looked sad. She asked him, "Why are you sad, Brownie?" Brownie said, "I miss my family. They live far away." Lily said, "Don't worry, I will visit you often. We can play together and have fun." Brownie smiled and felt better. + +From that day on, Lily visited Brownie every week. They played together and had fun. Brownie was no longer worried because he had a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the winter. She would build snowmen and have snowball fights with her friends. One day, Lily was playing by herself when she saw a little boy crying. She asked him what was wrong, and he said he was lost and couldn't find his mommy. + +Lily felt sad for the little boy and wanted to help him. She asked him where he lived, but he didn't know. Then Lily had an idea. She asked the other kids playing outside if they had seen the little boy's mommy. They all said no, but they wanted to help too. + +Together, Lily and the other kids decided to unite and search for the little boy's mommy. They searched high and low and finally found her. The little boy was so happy to be reunited with his mommy, and she was so grateful to the nice kids who helped her find him. From that day on, Lily knew that helping others was the nicest thing you could do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy and he had a big bag of it. He said, "This candy is mine and I want to eat it all!" He tasted one and it was so yummy that he wanted more. + +Timmy's mom told him to share his candy with his friends. Timmy didn't want to share because he wanted it all for himself. But his friends were very lively and they wanted some candy too. So Timmy decided to share a little bit with them. + +They all tasted the candy and it was so good that they wanted more. Timmy realized that sharing was fun and his friends were happy. From that day on, Timmy shared his candy with his friends and they all had a lively time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Her mom said, "Lily, be careful. You might fall." + +Lily climbed the tree and sat on a branch. She felt proud of herself. Her mom said, "Well done, Lily! You climbed so high." + +Suddenly, a bird flew by and scared Lily. She lost her balance and fell off the branch. Her mom caught her and said, "Are you okay?" Lily nodded and said, "I'm okay, Mom. I just want to sit on the ground now." +Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and find new things to play with. One day, while playing in her room, she found an old ticket on the floor. + +Lily was so curious about the ticket that she asked her mommy what it was for. Her mommy told her that it was a ticket to the zoo! Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to go see all the animals. + +The next day, Lily and her mommy went to the zoo and had a wonderful time. They saw lions, tigers, and even some monkeys swinging from the trees. Lily was so happy that she found the ticket and got to go on such a fun adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who liked to sing. Every morning, he would wake up and sing a beautiful song. One day, he heard an alarm and got scared. He tried to fly away, but he couldn't. The alarm was too loud and he couldn't think straight. + +He tried to stay calm, but the alarm wouldn't stop. He wanted to quit singing forever. Finally, the alarm stopped and the little birdie felt relieved. But then, he realized that he couldn't hear anything anymore. The alarm had damaged his ears and he could never sing again. He was sad and lonely, and wished he had never heard the alarm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and look at the birds. One day, she saw a shiny silver coin on the ground. She was glad to find it and picked it up. + +As she continued to play, a magician appeared out of nowhere. He asked her if she wanted to see a magic trick. Lily was excited and said yes. The magician took the silver coin from her hand and made it disappear. + +Lily was amazed and clapped her hands. She was glad to see the magic trick. The magician then made the coin appear again in his hand and gave it back to Lily. She was so happy and ran home to show her parents the silver coin. From that day on, Lily always looked for magic wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved jazz music. One day, she heard a knock on the door. It was the mailman who came to deliver a package. + +"Hi there, little girl," said the mailman with a smile. "I have a package for you." + +"Wow! Thank you!" exclaimed Lily, jumping up and down with excitement. + +As she opened the package, she saw a shiny new saxophone. It was so light that she could easily carry it around. + +"Thank you so much, Mr. Mailman!" said Lily. "I can't wait to play jazz on my new saxophone." + +"You're welcome, Lily. Enjoy your new saxophone and keep playing that jazz!" said the mailman before he went on his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk to her toys and tell them all about her day. One day, she went to the park and saw a man who was bald. She thought it was funny because he didn't have any hair on his head. + +As she was walking home, she saw a butterfly flying around. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. When she got home, she told her toys all about the bald man and the butterfly she saw. She even drew a picture of the butterfly with her crayons. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park and saw the same man. This time, she was brave enough to talk to him. She asked him why he was bald and he told her that he had a condition that made him lose his hair. Lily felt sad for him, but also happy that she talked to him. + +As she was walking home, she saw another butterfly. This time, she caught it in her hands and brought it home to show her toys. They were all so happy to see the butterfly and Lily was proud of herself for being brave enough to talk to the bald man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. One day, she saw a tiny bug on a blade of grass. It was a very modest bug, but Lily thought it was very cool. She wanted to get closer to it, so she crawled on her hands and knees. As she got closer, the bug flew away. Lily was sad, but she knew there were more bugs to find in the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to go to camp, but he was scared. He didn't think he could do it. + +One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, you can do anything you want if you try. You will succeed if you believe in yourself." + +Timmy thought about what his mom said and decided to go to camp. When he got there, he met a boy who called him stupid. Timmy felt sad, but he didn't let it stop him. + +He said to the boy, "I will show you that I am not stupid. I can do anything if I try." And Timmy did succeed. He had fun at camp and made lots of new friends. From then on, he knew that he could do anything he set his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to walk around the pond and explore. One day, Ducky found a leak in the pond. Water was coming out of the leak and making the pond smaller. + +Ducky knew it was foolish to ignore the leak. So, Ducky waddled over to the other ducks and told them about the leak. Together, they found a way to fix the leak and stop the water from coming out. + +Now, the pond was safe and Ducky could continue to walk around and explore without worrying about the leak. Ducky felt proud of being helpful and making the pond a better place for all the ducks to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden where she had planted some sunflowers. One day, she saw a big bird trying to eat the seeds of the sunflowers. She didn't want the bird to eat them all, so she tried to scare the bird away by waving her hands, but the bird didn't go away. + +Lily felt helpless and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea. She remembered her dad telling her that he used to kick a ball to scare away the birds from the crops. So, she kicked her ball towards the bird and it flew away. Lily was happy that her sunflowers were safe and she felt proud of herself for finding a way to solve the conflict. From that day on, she kept her ball close by so she could protect her sunflowers. +Once upon a time, there was a pink watch. The watch was very special to its owner, a little girl named Lily. She wore it everywhere she went and loved to show it off to her friends. + +One day, Lily was playing with her friends at the park when she accidentally dropped her watch. It fell on the ground and broke into many pieces. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, her friend Timmy came up with an idea. He knew how to reverse the damage and fix the watch. So, he carefully put all the pieces back together and the watch was as good as new. + +Lily was very grateful and learned an important lesson. She realized that it's important to take care of the things we love and to be thankful for the help of our friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. One day, Benny was hopping around in the forest when he saw a carrot patch. Benny loves carrots, so he hopped over to the patch to get one. But when he got there, he saw a big knot in the fence. Benny tried to squeeze through the knot, but he got stuck! + +Benny started to panic. He tried to wiggle and jiggle, but he just couldn't get free. Just then, a sly fox named Freddy came along. Freddy saw Benny stuck in the fence and he grinned. "I'm going to pinch that bunny," he said to himself. + +But Benny was careful. He knew that foxes were tricky, so he didn't want to get caught. Benny closed his eyes and tried to think of a way out. Suddenly, he had an idea. He took a deep breath and wiggled and jiggled as hard as he could. And with a big POP! Benny was free! He hopped away as fast as he could, leaving Freddy behind. Benny felt happy and proud that he got out of the knot and didn't get pinched by the sly fox. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to collect rocks and shells on the beach. One day, he found a huge shell that he had never seen before. He was so happy and showed it to his mom. + +One day, Timmy's dad went to war. Timmy was sad because he missed his dad. He collected more rocks and shells to make his dad happy when he returned home. + +But one day, Timmy heard some bad news. His dad was not coming back from the war. Timmy was heartbroken and cried for days. He collected more rocks and shells, but nothing could make him happy again. +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 friend came over to play with him. His friend saw Timmy's toy car and wanted to play with it. Timmy was happy to lend his friend the toy car because he was a good friend. + +But Timmy's friend was not careful with the toy car. He played with it too rough and broke it. Timmy was sad because his favorite toy was now broken. His friend said sorry and promised to buy him a new one. But when he went to the store, he only bought a cheap toy car that was not as good as the one he broke. + +Timmy was even sadder now because he missed his old toy car. He learned that lending objects can sometimes end up badly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read the newspaper every morning with her mom. One day, her mom said, "Lily, can you please give me the newspaper?" But Lily was being selfish and didn't want to share. + +Her mom said, "Lily, it's not nice to be selfish. You should always share with others." Lily felt bad and said sorry to her mom. + +The next day, Lily's mom asked her, "Can you number the pages in the newspaper for me?" Lily was happy to help and counted each page carefully. She felt proud that she could help her mom. + +From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is important and it feels good to help others. She looked forward to reading the newspaper with her mom every morning and helping out in any way she could. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to wear pretty dresses that were pink and had flowers on them. She also liked to wear sparkly shoes that made her feel like a princess. + +One day, Lily's mommy gave her a big book called a dictionary. It was full of words and meanings. Lily liked to look at the pictures in the dictionary and learn new words. + +Lily went to a party with her friends and saw a ballerina. The ballerina was very graceful as she danced on her toes. Lily thought the ballerina was beautiful and wished she could dance like her one day. +Once upon a time, there was a kind girl named Lily who loved cherries. One day, she saw a big cherry in the garden. She picked it and said, "Wow, this cherry is so big!" Suddenly, she saw a fairy and the fairy said, "I can make the cherry shrink if you want." Lily replied, "Oh yes please, that would be amazing!" + +The fairy waved her wand and the cherry started to shrink. Lily watched in amazement as the cherry became smaller and smaller. Finally, it was the size of a pea. Lily giggled and said, "That's so funny, thank you fairy!" + +The fairy smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Remember, sometimes big things can become small and small things can become big. It's all about perspective." Lily nodded and said, "I understand. Thank you for teaching me that lesson." And with that, the fairy disappeared, leaving Lily with a tiny cherry to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a brown teddy bear that he loved very much. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his friends. He brought his teddy bear with him. They played on the swings and the slide, but Timmy forgot to bring his teddy bear with him when they left. + +When Timmy got home, he realized his teddy bear was missing. He was very sad because he loved his teddy bear so much. Timmy's mom told him not to worry yet and they would try to find the teddy bear. They searched the park and the playground, but they couldn't find it. + +The next day, Timmy's dad went to the park to look for the teddy bear. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find it. Just as he was about to give up, he saw something brown in the grass. It was Timmy's teddy bear! Timmy was so happy and he hugged his teddy bear tightly. He was so grateful that his dad was able to reverse the situation and find his beloved teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games and have fun. One day, he went to a carnival with his friends. They played lots of games and Timmy was very happy because he won a big teddy bear! + +Later that day, they saw a mystery show. Timmy was a little scared but he loved the mystery. He tried to guess who did it, but it was too hard. + +After the show, they went on a gentle ride. Timmy loved the ride because it was slow and he could see everything. He felt happy and safe. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the sunshine and chase after balls. One day, Max's owner demanded that he come inside the house because it was getting dark outside. Max didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his owner. + +When Max went inside, he saw his owner knitting with some colorful yarn. Max was curious and went closer to see what his owner was doing. His owner explained that she was making a cozy blanket to keep them warm and healthy during the winter. + +Max watched as his owner knitted with the yarn and soon he fell asleep. When he woke up, he saw that his owner had finished knitting the blanket. Max snuggled up with his owner under the cozy blanket and they both felt very healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake treats in her kitchen with her mommy. They made colorful cupcakes with sprinkles on top. + +One day, Lily's friend came over to play. "Wow, those cupcakes look yummy," said her friend. "Can we have one?" + +"Of course!" said Lily. "We can share my treats." + +Lily and her friend sat at the table and enjoyed the colorful cupcakes. "These are the best treats ever!" said her friend. + +"I'm glad you like them," said Lily with a smile. "Baking is so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little mole who lived in a hole. The mole was very poor and had nothing to eat. One day, the mole decided to go outside to find some food. + +As the mole was digging, he heard a sound. It was a little bird chirping. The mole thought that the bird might know where to find some food. + +The mole asked the bird, "Do you know where I can find some food?" The bird said, "Yes, there is a field with lots of carrots. But be careful, there is a trap in the field." + +The mole thanked the bird and went to the field. As he was digging up the carrots, he heard a noise. It was the sound of the trap springing shut! The mole was scared, but he remembered what the bird said and was able to avoid the trap. He was able to eat the carrots and was no longer poor. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to find a cactus to play with. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can we find a cactus?" Her mom said yes and they went on a walk. Lily looked and looked, but she couldn't find a cactus. + +Suddenly, she saw something hidden behind a rock. It was a cactus! Lily was so happy. She touched the cactus, but it was prickly. "Ouch!" she said. Her mom said, "Be careful, cacti are prickly." Lily learned that cacti are special plants that grow in the desert. She was happy to have found one, even if it was hidden. +Once upon a time, there was a big, big monster. He was huge! He loved to play in the mud. He would jump up and down and make a big mess. One day, he saw a pretty flower and wanted to pick it. But the flower was too high up. So, he decided to bow down and reach for it. As he reached, he accidentally fell into the mud! Now, he was all dirty and had to take a bath. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a modern house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her family went for a walk in the valley. It was very pretty with lots of trees and flowers. + +As they walked, they saw a big piece of candy on the ground. Lily wanted to eat it, but her mommy said no. She explained that the candy could melt in the sun and make her sick. Lily was sad, but she understood. + +Later that day, they saw a boy crying because he lost his toy car. Lily wanted to help him, so she gave him her favorite toy. Her mommy and daddy were proud of her for being kind and sharing. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and help others, even if it means giving up something you love. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved ice cream and would eat a cone every day. One day, she went to the ice cream shop and saw a boy who couldn't tie his shoe. She felt bad for him and offered to help. She tied his shoe and he was happy. + +The boy asked Lily if she wanted to share a cone with him. She said yes and they sat down to eat. Lily noticed that the boy had a modest smile on his face. She asked him why he was smiling and he said it was because he was happy to have a new friend. + +From that day on, Lily and the boy would meet at the ice cream shop every day to share a cone and talk about their day. They became the best of friends and Lily felt happy knowing that she could help someone by simply tying their shoe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to watch the sunset at the beach. Timmy was excited because he had never seen a sunset before. + +When they arrived at the beach, Timmy saw the sunset and it was beautiful. The sky was orange and pink, and the water was calm. Timmy's mom told him to raise his arms and he did. He felt like he was flying. + +Suddenly, a big wave came and Timmy's mom couldn't hold onto him. Timmy got swept away by the wave and he couldn't find his way back. His mom searched for him, but it was too late. Timmy was gone forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to eat nuts, but one day he found a nut that was too hard to crack. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't open it. + +Sammy asked his friend, a wise old owl, for help. The owl told Sammy to replace the hard nut with a brilliant idea. "What's a brilliant idea?" asked Sammy. "It's a really good thought that helps you solve a problem," replied the owl. + +So, Sammy thought and thought until he had a brilliant idea. He went to the river and found a smooth rock. He used the rock to crack open the hard nut, and it worked! "Thank you, wise old owl!" said Sammy. "No problem, Sammy. Sometimes, all you need is a brilliant idea to solve a problem," replied the owl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry, so her mom gave her a snack. It was a yummy apple that made her happy. But then, Lily wanted to cut the apple into little pieces. She asked her mom for help, but her mom was nervous because she didn't want Lily to cut herself. So, her mom helped her cut the apple and they both enjoyed the yummy snack together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. But one day, Tweety forgot to eat breakfast and didn't have enough fuel to fly. Tweety felt very sad and couldn't sing anymore. + +Tweety asked his friend, a thin worm, for help. The worm said, "I have some extra fuel that you can eat, but you must promise to always remember to eat breakfast." Tweety thanked the worm and promised to never forget to eat again. + +From that day on, Tweety made sure to eat breakfast every morning and never ran out of fuel again. Tweety also learned the important lesson that it's always good to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music, especially when she was sad. One day, she heard a mysterious sound coming from the forest. It sounded like someone was playing a beautiful song on a guitar. + +Lily was curious and decided to follow the sound. She walked and walked until she found a man sitting by a tree playing the guitar. The man smiled at Lily and she smiled back. She felt safe with him and trusted him. + +The man played more music for Lily and she danced and twirled around. She felt happy and forgot about her sadness. From that day on, Lily visited the man in the forest whenever she felt sad. She trusted him and his mysterious music always made her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy saw a small hole in the fence. He peeked through the hole and saw a big green field. "Wow, look at that!" he said. + +Timmy wanted to go into the field, but he couldn't fit through the hole. Suddenly, he saw a man with a long rod walking towards him. "Excuse me, sir," Timmy said. "Can you help me get into the field?" The man smiled and said, "Sure, let me clear the way for you." + +The man used his rod to make the hole bigger and Timmy was able to go into the field. He ran around and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Timmy thanked the man for helping him. "You're welcome, little guy," the man said. "Come back and play anytime." And Timmy knew he would. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun, but today it was raining. Lily looked outside and saw that the rain had become very heavy. She wanted to go outside and play, but her mom said it was too wet and she would get sick. + +Lily became very impatient and asked her mom if she could go outside and play in the water. Her mom said no, but Lily didn't want to listen. She put on her raincoat and went outside anyway. She jumped in the puddles and splashed around, having fun. + +But then, the rain became even heavier and the water started to rise. Lily became scared and realized she had made a mistake. She ran back inside and told her mom what had happened. Her mom hugged her and said she was glad she was safe. From that day on, Lily listened to her mom and didn't become impatient again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around in her pretty skirt. One day, her mommy took her to the park. Lily was so excited to go down the slide and swing on the swings. + +As she was playing, she saw a little bird sitting on a branch. Lily wanted to say hello to the bird, but she didn't want to scare it away. So, she whispered "hello" to the bird. The bird looked at her and then flew away. + +Lily's mommy called her over to have a snack. They sat on a blanket and ate some yummy fruit. Lily was still excited from playing and seeing the bird. She couldn't wait to come back to the park and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Max. Max had a loyal friend named Sam who always helped him fly his plane. One day, Max and Sam were flying their plane when they saw something glowing in the sky. + +"What is that?" asked Sam. + +"I don't know," replied Max. "Let's go check it out!" + +As they got closer, they saw that it was a shooting star. It was so bright and beautiful that it made the whole sky glow. + +"Wow! Look at that shooting star!" exclaimed Sam. + +"It's amazing," said Max. "I'm so glad I have a loyal friend like you to share this with." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he noticed that all of his toys looked the same. "I wish I had a toy that was different," Timmy said to himself. + +One day, Timmy's grandma came to visit him. She had a present for him. "What's inside?" Timmy asked excitedly. "It's a teddy bear," replied grandma. Timmy hugged the teddy bear tightly and smiled. + +But then, Timmy noticed that the teddy bear was not like his other toys. "It's different!" exclaimed Timmy. "Yes, it is," said grandma. "And you can even fold its arms and legs to make it sit!" + +Timmy was so happy with his new teddy bear. He hugged it again and said, "Thank you, grandma. I love my different teddy bear!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cherries more than anything in the world. One day, she went to the market with her mom to buy some cherries. She was so glad when she saw the big pile of cherries. + +Lily's mom said, "Let's load up on cherries!" Lily helped her mom put the cherries in a big bag. As they were walking home, Lily saw her friend Timmy. Timmy asked, "What's in the bag?" + +Lily said, "Cherries! Do you want some?" Timmy said, "Yes, please!" Lily shared the cherries with Timmy and they both ate them happily. They were so glad to have each other as friends and to enjoy the yummy cherries together. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly man named Tim. Tim had a big wallet that he always kept with him. One day, Tim was going to meet his friend, but he was delayed because he forgot his wallet at home. + +Tim went back home to get his wallet, but he could not find it anywhere. He looked under his bed, in his closet, and even in the kitchen, but it was nowhere to be found. Finally, Tim found his wallet in his car. + +He was so happy to have found his wallet that he started singing a jolly song. He went to meet his friend and they had a great time together. From that day on, Tim made sure to always check his pockets before leaving the house so he wouldn't have to delay his plans again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom insisted that he wear a coat because it was very cold outside. Timmy didn't want to wear a coat because he thought it was too heavy and uncomfortable. But his mom insisted, so he put on his coat. + +While Timmy was playing outside, he fell and ripped his pants. His mom said she would fix them with a piece of cloth. Timmy didn't know what cloth was, so his mom showed him a piece of fabric. Timmy thought it was cool and asked his mom if he could have a piece to play with. + +After playing outside for a while, Timmy's mom made him a healthy snack. She gave him some fresh fruit and vegetables to eat. Timmy loved the taste and asked his mom if he could have more. His mom was happy to give him more because she knew it was good for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, he was playing in his backyard when he found a delicate pipe. + +Timmy picked up the pipe and looked at it closely. He didn't understand what it was for, but he thought it was pretty. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. + +"Hey there, little buddy. What do you have there?" asked his neighbor, Mr. Johnson. + +"It's a pipe," said Timmy. "I found it in the backyard." + +Mr. Johnson smiled. "That's a special pipe. It helps water the plants in the garden. It's delicate, so we have to be careful with it." + +Timmy nodded, understanding what Mr. Johnson was saying. He carefully placed the pipe back where he found it and continued to explore his backyard, excited to learn more about the world around him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and dolls, but she was always in a hurry. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when she accidentally dropped it on the floor. The doll's head broke and Lily was very upset. + +Her mom came to her and saw the broken doll. She told Lily that she should be careful with her things and not drop them. She explained that just like the doll's head, our skull is also fragile and we need to take care of it. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to be more careful with her toys. She realized that it's important to take care of the things we have and not take them for granted. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit. He liked to play in the forest and eat carrots. One day, he heard a loud noise. It was a war between the ants and the bees. The rabbit was surprised and scared. He didn't want to get hurt. + +The clever rabbit had an idea. He went to the ants and told them to make a big hole in the ground. Then, he went to the bees and told them to fly over the ants and drop honey in the hole. The ants and bees listened to the rabbit and worked together. + +When the war was over, the rabbit was happy. He was surprised that the ants and bees could work together. He thanked them and went back to eating carrots in the forest. +Once there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with blocks. He would spend hours making tall towers and houses. One day, Timmy decided to build a big castle. + +As he was building, his little sister came in and started making a lot of noise. Timmy got mad and told her to be quiet. His sister got upset and went on a trip to her room. + +Timmy realized that he was wrong to get mad at his sister. He went to her room and apologized. They hugged and played together quietly, building a big castle together. Timmy learned that it's better to be kind and play together than to be noisy and mean. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, she saw a big and scary wolf. The wolf looked at her and said, "Hello little girl, what are you doing here?" + +Lily felt scared and said, "I am just taking a walk. Please don't disturb me." + +The wolf said, "I won't disturb you, but you have to give me something in return." + +Lily didn't know what to do. She felt embarrassed and didn't want to give anything to the wolf. Suddenly, she had an idea and said, "I have a delicious apple. You can have it if you promise not to hurt me." + +The wolf agreed and took the apple. Lily quickly ran away and felt relieved that she didn't get hurt. From that day on, she never went for a walk in the forest alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles in the park. One day, she was blowing bubbles when she fell and hurt her knee. She was very sad and fearful that it would hurt forever. + +But then, a kind lady came over and helped her up. She wiped away Lily's tears and told her not to worry. The lady had a special power to heal. She blew a bubble and told Lily to make a wish. Lily wished for her knee to stop hurting. + +The lady popped the bubble and suddenly, Lily's knee felt better! She was so happy and thanked the lady. From that day on, Lily knew that bubbles could do more than just pop. They could heal too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his blocks and stack them up high. He would build tall towers and knock them down with a big smile on his face. + +One day, Timmy's mom made him a tasty sandwich for lunch. He gobbled it up quickly and ran back to his blocks to play. As he was stacking his blocks, he heard a loud crash outside. + +Timmy peeked out the window and saw that a big storm was coming. He tried to run back inside, but the wind was too strong and knocked him over. Timmy's blocks fell and scattered everywhere. He was sad that his tower was gone, but he was safe inside with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a happy player named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his ball in the park. He was always cheerful when he played with his ball. + +One day, Timmy wanted to try something new. He saw some other kids playing a game and he wanted to join in. Timmy was a bit nervous, but he was also excited to try something different. + +The other kids welcomed Timmy and they had lots of fun playing together. Timmy was so happy that he tried something new and made some new friends. From then on, Timmy was even more cheerful when he played with his ball, knowing that he could try new things and have fun with other players too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved motorcycles more than anything in the world. He dreamed of riding one, but he was too little. + +One day, Timmy's dad bought him a toy motorcycle. Timmy was so happy, he hugged his dad and said, "Thank you, Daddy! I love it!" + +Timmy played with his motorcycle every day. He loved to make it go fast and jump over things. But one day, he accidentally broke it. He felt very sorry and told his dad, "I broke my motorcycle. I'm sorry." + +His dad said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can manage to fix it together." And they did! Timmy was so happy to have his motorcycle back, and he promised to take good care of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat broccoli because it was good for him. One day, Timmy's mom made him an amazing broccoli dish for dinner. Timmy was so happy and he asked his mom if he could have more. His mom said yes, but only if he finished his first plate. + +Timmy tried his best to finish his plate, but he was getting full. He asked his mom if he could stop eating, but his mom said he had to stay at the table until he finished. Timmy didn't want to stay at the table, but he knew he had to finish his broccoli. So, he took a deep breath and ate the rest of his broccoli. + +After he finished, Timmy felt proud of himself for staying at the table and finishing his dinner. His mom was proud of him too and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Timmy knew that eating broccoli was amazing for his body and he always finished his plate. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside and explore nature. One day, he saw a shiny kayak by the lake. He felt excited and wanted to try it out. + +Tim asked his mom if he could go on the kayak. His mom said, "Yes, but make sure you wear a life jacket." Tim put on his life jacket and got on the kayak. He paddled around the lake and felt the sun shine on his face. + +Suddenly, Tim saw a duck struggling in the water. The duck was trying to swim, but it couldn't. Tim felt sad for the duck and wanted to help. He paddled over to the duck and gently lifted it onto his kayak. + +Tim brought the duck safely to shore and the duck waddled away happily. Tim felt proud that he helped the duck. His mom said, "Tim, you did the right thing. Always help others when you can." Tim smiled and nodded. He knew he would always try to help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, even when it was icy outside. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he couldn't go outside because it was too icy and she didn't want him to slip and get hurt. Timmy was sad, but he knew his mom was trying to prevent him from getting hurt. + +Later that day, Timmy's family went out to eat at a fancy restaurant. Timmy's mom ordered some oysters for everyone to try. Timmy had never had an oyster before, but he thought it looked slimy and gross. He didn't want to eat it, but his mom said it was important to try new things. + +In the end, Timmy was glad his mom prevented him from going outside and getting hurt. And even though he didn't like the oyster, he was proud of himself for trying something new. The end. +Once upon a time, there were two twin sisters. They looked exactly the same, but one was shy and the other was not. One day, they went to a party where everyone was dancing. The shy twin didn't want to dance, but her sister encouraged her to try. So, she bowed her head and danced with her sister. Everyone clapped and cheered for them. From that day on, the shy twin wasn't so shy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a large chicken. The chicken was very happy and loved to play with the other animals on the farm. One day, the chicken was playing with a group of ducks when a mean rooster came over and started to fight with the chicken. + +The chicken was scared and didn't know what to do. The other animals on the farm saw what was happening and came to help. They all stood up to the rooster and told him to stop being mean to the chicken. + +The rooster realized that he was wrong and apologized to the chicken. From that day on, the rooster and the chicken became friends and played together on the farm. The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind to others and not to fight with them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's friend Sarah lost her purple ball. They searched and searched, but they couldn't find it. + +Lily asked Sarah, "Where did you last see your ball?" Sarah replied, "I think I left it in my stomach." Lily was confused and asked, "In your stomach? How did it get there?" Sarah explained that she had accidentally swallowed the ball while eating candy. + +Lily and Sarah went to see the doctor. The doctor searched Sarah's stomach and found the purple ball. Sarah was so happy to have her ball back. From that day on, they made sure to always be careful when eating candy so they wouldn't lose anything in their stomachs again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his family and friends. One day, Benny decided to go on an adventure to meet new animals. + +As he hopped through the forest, he saw a big brown bear. Benny was scared at first, but the bear was friendly and they became friends. They played together and had lots of fun. + +But then, Benny and the bear ran into some trouble. They came across a river that was icy and too cold to cross. Benny was afraid, but the bear helped him across. They made it safely to the other side and continued their adventure. + +Benny was happy to have met the bear and was grateful for his help. He realized that making new friends can be scary, but it can also be exciting and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, her mommy gave her an invitation to a birthday party. Lily was so excited, she jumped up and down with joy. + +Lily's mommy told her they needed to buy a present for the birthday girl. They went to a toy store and looked at all the toys. Lily saw a beautiful doll and knew it was the perfect present. She was so excited to give it to the birthday girl. + +At the party, Lily gave the present to the birthday girl. The girl opened it and was so happy to see the doll. Lily felt proud that she had picked out such a good present. Later on, the birthday girl gave Lily a thank you card. Inside, it said "Thank you for coming to my party. I had so much fun playing with my new doll." Lily smiled and felt happy that she had made the birthday girl happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and he wanted to eat an apple. But the apple was too high for him to reach. + +Timmy's mom saw him trying to reach the apple and said, "Timmy, do you want me to carry you on my shoulders so you can get the apple?" + +Timmy said, "Yes, please!" So his mom carried him on her shoulders and he was able to reach the apple. + +Timmy took a big bite of the apple and said, "Mmm, this is delicious!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you're not hungry anymore." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thirsty and wanted to drink some juice. But the juice was inside a bottle that was locked. She tried to open it, but she couldn't. + +Lily's mom came and saw her struggling. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. "I can't open the bottle," Lily replied. "Don't worry, I'll help you," her mom said. She unlocked the bottle and gave it to Lily. + +Lily was so happy and took a big sip of juice. "Thanks, Mommy. You're so brave," Lily said. Her mom smiled and hugged her. "I'll always be here to help you," she said. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest and follow the trail that led to her secret spot. One day, she saw a scary shadow and it made her heart beat fast. She thought it was a monster and she got scared. + +Lily decided to run back home but she got lost on the trail. She walked and walked until she saw a kind old man. He asked her what was wrong and she told him she was lost. The old man took her hand and led her back to the trail. + +As they walked, Lily noticed that the old man's clothes were dirty. She asked him why and he told her that he had been working in his garden all day. Lily didn't mind the dirt and thanked him for helping her. She was happy to be back on the trail and headed home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag full of them. One day, Timmy went to his friend's house to play. His friend was being bossy and wanted to play with all of Timmy's marbles. Timmy didn't like that, so he decided to watch his marbles closely. + +As they played, Timmy noticed that his friend was trying to take some of his marbles without asking. Timmy didn't like that, so he told his friend to stop. His friend didn't listen and kept being bossy. So, Timmy decided to leave and take his marbles with him. + +When Timmy got home, he felt relieved that he was able to watch his marbles and keep them safe. He knew that his friend wasn't being a good friend and that he needed to stand up for himself. From that day on, Timmy made sure to only play with friends who were kind and respectful. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she accidentally dropped her favorite doll and it broke into pieces. Lily started to cry. + +Her mom came over and asked, "What happened, Lily?" + +"I broke my doll," Lily said, tears streaming down her face. + +"It's okay, sweetie," her mom said, "Let me hold you and we'll fix your doll together." + +Lily's mom helped her fix the broken doll and it was good as new. Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me fix my doll, Mommy. You're the best person ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the beach and swim in the sea. He loved the way the waves tickled his toes and the sand felt warm on his feet. One day, Timmy found a green sack on the beach. He wondered what was inside the sack, so he picked it up and carried it to his mom. + +His mom opened the sack and found a bunch of seashells inside. Timmy was so happy! He loved collecting seashells and now he had even more to add to his collection. He thanked his mom and ran back to the beach to show his friends. They were all amazed by the seashells and asked where he got them from. Timmy showed them the green sack and they all wanted to find one too. + +From that day on, Timmy and his friends searched the beach for more green sacks. They found a few more, but none of them had seashells inside. They didn't mind though, because they had fun searching and playing together. And Timmy was happy to have his new seashells to add to his collection. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved going to the zoo with his family. They saw all sorts of animals like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Timmy's favorite animal was the giraffe because it had a long neck. + +One day, Timmy's family couldn't find their car in the parking lot. They looked and looked, but it wasn't there. Timmy was sad because he wanted to go home. Suddenly, a helpful man appeared and asked if they needed help. He called a tow truck and it turned out that their car had been towed. + +Timmy was happy that the man happened to be there to help them. They got their car back and drove home. From then on, Timmy always remembered to look for the parking sign so that their car wouldn't get towed again. And whenever they went to the zoo, they always looked out for the helpful man. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike in the park. One day, she met a boy named Timmy who didn't have a bike. He asked Lily if he could ride her bike, but she said no. + +Timmy felt sad because he really wanted to ride a bike. He went home and asked his mom why they weren't wealthy like Lily's family. His mom told him that it's not about having lots of money, it's about being kind to others. + +The next day, Timmy went back to the park and saw Lily struggling to ride her bike up a hill. He offered to help her and she let him ride her bike in return. They both had fun together and Timmy learned that being kind is more important than being wealthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Timmy who lived next door. They loved to play together and have fun. + +One day, Lily and Timmy went to the park to play. They ran around and played on the swings. Suddenly, Lily saw a beautiful butterfly and she pointed at it. "Look, Timmy! A pretty butterfly!" she said. + +Timmy looked up and saw the butterfly too. "Wow, that's so cool!" he said. Lily felt proud that she had found something special to show her friend. They watched the butterfly fly away and then went back to playing. They were happy to have each other as friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty pink dress. One day, she went to put on her dress but it wouldn't fit around her waist anymore. She realized that she had grown bigger and needed a new dress. + +Lily went to the store with her mommy to find a new dress. She tried on many pretty dresses, but they were all too small around her waist. She started to feel sad and harsh on herself, but her mommy told her that it was okay and they would find the perfect dress for her. + +Finally, they found a beautiful dress that fit perfectly around Lily's waist. She was so happy and twirled around in it, feeling like a princess. Lily realized that it was okay to grow and change, and that she would always find something that fit just right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They brought some meat to cook on the grill. + +Lily was cold, so she asked her mom for a blanket. "Mommy, I'm cold. Can I have a blanket please?" she said. + +Her mom gave her a blanket and they sat down to cook the meat. But then, a big dog came and tried to take the meat! Lily got scared and started to shake. + +"Mommy, the dog wants our meat!" she said. Her mom quickly grabbed the meat and put it up high where the dog couldn't reach. "Don't worry, Lily. The meat is safe now," her mom said. + +Lily felt relieved and they continued to cook their meat. They had a fun day at the park and went home happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to the store with her mommy. They saw a toy that looked like a luxury car. Lily asked her mommy if she could have it, but her mommy said it was too expensive and fake. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a toy unicorn. She poked it and it made a funny noise. Lily laughed and asked her mommy if she could have it. Her mommy said yes and Lily was very happy. + +When they got home, Lily played with her new toy and talked to her teddy bear. "Look, Mr. Teddy, I have a new friend. It's a unicorn!" Lily said. Mr. Teddy replied, "Wow, that's great! Let's have a tea party with your new friend." So, they had a tea party and it was lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys every day. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to put away her toys in the toy box. Lily said, "Okay mommy, I will put my toys away." + +While Lily was putting her toys away, her mommy said, "Don't worry Lily, you can play with your toys again tomorrow." Lily smiled and said, "I'm not worried mommy, I love playing with my toys every day!" + +After Lily put her toys away, her mommy said, "Good job Lily, you are such a regular helper." Lily felt happy and proud. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you mommy, I love helping you." + +From that day on, Lily made it a regular habit to put her toys away in the toy box. She never worried about not being able to play with them again because she knew she could play with them every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved going to the store with her mommy. They would buy yummy snacks and toys to play with. One day, while they were at the store, a big hurricane came. It was very scary and the wind was blowing really hard. Lily's mommy said, "We need to go home now, I'm glad we got what we needed." + +On the way home, Lily saw some trees that had fallen down because of the hurricane. She asked her mommy, "Why did the trees fall down?" Her mommy explained, "The hurricane was very strong and it blew the trees over." When they got home, the power was out and they had to light candles. Lily's mommy said, "We will be okay, I'm glad we have each other." They cuddled together and ate their snacks while the hurricane raged outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump up and down on his bed, but his mom told him it was not safe. One day, Timmy found a mighty cape in his closet. He put it on and pretended to be a superhero. + +"Look at me! I am Super Timmy!" he exclaimed to his mom. + +"That's a nice costume, Timmy. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility," his mom said. + +Timmy didn't understand what his mom meant, but he continued to jump around, feeling invincible. Later that day, Timmy saw his little sister struggling to carry a heavy box. He remembered what his mom said and decided to help her. + +"I am Super Timmy! I can help you!" he said to his sister. + +Together, they lifted the box and Timmy felt proud of himself for being a superhero in real life. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to use his mighty powers for good and to be responsible. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit on her cushion and watch the birds outside. Every day she would gaze at the birds and try to count how many there were. + +One day, Lily's mommy asked her to wait patiently while she finished cooking dinner. But Lily was too impatient and wanted to eat right away. She kept asking her mommy, "Is dinner ready yet?" + +Finally, dinner was ready and Lily sat down on her cushion to eat. As she ate, she gazed out the window and saw the birds flying away to their nests. She felt happy and full, and knew that tomorrow she would count the birds again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big white dog. He was very strong and loved to play in the park. One day, he met another dog and they started to quarrel. They barked loudly at each other. + +The big white dog didn't want to fight, so he tried to walk away. But the other dog was too angry and kept following him. The big white dog got scared and started to bark back. + +Just then, their owners came and pulled them apart. They scolded the dogs and told them to be friends. The big white dog felt bad for quarreling and wagged his tail to say sorry. From that day on, he made sure to be kind to all the dogs he met in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb up the ladder to reach the sky. One day, she saw a purple butterfly flying high up in the sky. She wanted to catch it, so she climbed up the ladder. But when she reached the top, she was scared and started to kneel down. Suddenly, the butterfly flew towards her and landed on her nose. Lily was so happy that she laughed and jumped up and down. From that day on, she would always kneel down before climbing up the ladder to catch more butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, he found a treasure map that led to an island. Timmy wanted to go to the island to find the treasure, but it was very hard to get there. + +He asked his friends for help, but they didn't know how to get to the island either. Timmy thought and thought, and finally, he solved the problem. He remembered that his dad had a boat, so he asked his dad to take him to the island. + +When they got to the island, Timmy searched and searched for the treasure. He looked high and low, but he couldn't find it. Just when he was about to give up, he saw a shiny object in the sand. It was the treasure! Timmy was so happy that he solved the mystery and found the treasure on the hard-to-reach island. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially in the garden. One day, she found a big, juicy apple on the ground. She picked it up and took a big bite. It was so delicious! + +As she was munching on her apple, she noticed a funny-looking bug crawling on her waist. She tried to shoo it away, but it wouldn't budge. She didn't think much of it and continued playing. + +Later that day, Lily started feeling sick. Her tummy hurt and she didn't feel very good. Her mom took her to the doctor and they found out that the bug had bitten her and it wasn't a good bug. But don't worry, the doctor gave her some medicine to make her feel better. + +From then on, Lily always made sure to check for bugs before taking a bite of anything. She learned that even though something might look perfect on the outside, there could be something dangerous hiding inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the beach and play in the sand. One day, she saw a wild dolphin jumping in the waves. Lily was so happy to see the dolphin, but then she had to go home. + +At home, Lily missed the dolphin. She wished she could see it again. The next day, Lily went back to the beach. She looked for the dolphin, but it wasn't there. Lily was sad, but she knew the dolphin was wild and could swim away. + +Lily decided to draw a picture of the dolphin so she could remember it. She drew a big blue dolphin jumping in the waves. Lily was happy because even though she missed the dolphin, she had a picture to look at whenever she wanted to remember it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a sad puppy. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why is the puppy sad?" + +Her mom replied, "The puppy is suffering because he lost his way and can't find the exit to go back home." + +Lily felt bad for the puppy and wanted to help. She said, "I have an idea! Maybe we can be smart and find the exit for the puppy." + +So, Lily and her mom searched the park and finally found the exit. The puppy was so happy and wagged his tail. Lily said, "I'm glad we could help the puppy. Now he can go home and be happy again." + +From that day on, Lily felt proud of herself for being smart and helping the puppy. She knew that even little kids like her could make a big difference in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved rabbits. She had a big collection of toy rabbits, but she always wanted a real one. One day, her mommy took her to the pet store to buy a rabbit. Lily saw a cute white rabbit, but it was too expensive. + +Lily's mommy said, "Let's pause and think about it. Maybe we can find a cheaper rabbit." They looked around the store and found a brown rabbit that was not as expensive. Lily was happy and hugged her new rabbit. + +That night, Lily's mommy heard a noise in the living room. She went to check and saw Lily's rabbit chewing on the wires of the TV. She quickly took the rabbit away and said, "Lily, we need to keep the rabbit in a safe place. We don't want it to ruin our things." From then on, they made sure to keep the rabbit in a special pen. + +In the end, Lily learned that having a real rabbit was a big responsibility. She loved her rabbit and took good care of it. Whenever she saw her rabbit, she remembered to pause and think before making a decision. +Once upon a time, there was a kind cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to nap in the sun all day long. One day, Mittens saw a shiny ornament on the ground. The ornament was so pretty that Mittens wanted to play with it. But Mittens knew that the ornament was not a toy, so she gently picked it up with her paw and brought it to her owner. Mittens' owner was so happy and kind to her for bringing back the ornament. Mittens felt proud and took a long nap in the sun as a reward for being a good cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump on the couch, but her mommy always said no. One day, when her mommy was not looking, Lily managed to jump on the couch. She felt so happy and proud. + +But then, something terrible happened. Lily jumped too high and fell off the couch. She hurt her arm and started to cry. Her mommy came running and took her to the hospital. The doctor said that Lily needed a cast on her arm. + +Lily felt very sorry for not listening to her mommy. She learned that it is important to follow rules and be safe. From that day on, Lily never jumped on the couch again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside in the sun. He was gifted at playing with his ball and running around. One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to go inside. + +Timmy said, "But Mom, I don't want to quit playing!" + +His mom said, "I know, but it's getting late and we have to go." + +Timmy went inside, but he was sad. He wished he could keep playing outside. Later that night, a big storm came and destroyed all of Timmy's toys. Timmy realized that he should have been grateful for the time he had outside. He learned a lesson to always appreciate what he has because it could be taken away. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Ted. Ted liked to wear his favorite red hat when he went outside to play. One day, Ted's friend Sally invited him to a picnic. Ted was so excited that he put on his hat and ran to Sally's house. + +At the picnic, Sally brought out a big jar of jelly. Ted loved jelly and asked Sally if he could have some. Sally gave him a spoonful and Ted's tummy felt happy. But then the sky turned gloomy and it started to rain. Ted and Sally had to run back home quickly. + +When they got back to Sally's house, Ted took off his wet hat and sat down on the couch. Sally gave him a warm blanket and they ate more jelly together. Even though it was a gloomy day, Ted felt happy because he got to spend time with his friend and eat his favorite jelly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her favorite toy car when her little brother came in and wanted to play with it too. + +Lily said, "No, it's mine!" + +Her brother got upset and said, "That's not fair! I want to play too." + +Lily had an opinion that her brother was too little to play with her toy car, but her brother thought that was stupid. He started to cry and Lily felt bad. + +Suddenly, the toy car snapped in half and they both looked at each other in shock. They realized that fighting over toys was not worth it and they hugged each other. From that day on, they shared their toys and played together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends. They liked to run, jump, and play games. One day, they decided to play pirates. Timmy wanted to be the captain, so he made a flag for his ship. The flag was red and had a skull on it. + +Timmy's friends thought the flag was cool, but they didn't know how to make their own flags. Timmy said he could help them. He showed them how to draw a picture on a piece of paper and then tape it to a stick. This was how they could make their own flags. + +It was difficult for Timmy's friends to make their own flags, but with Timmy's help, they were able to include their own designs. They all had fun playing pirates and showing off their flags. Timmy was happy he could help his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures in his backyard. One day, Timmy decided to go on a treasure hunt. He searched high and low for clues until he found a map that led him to a big tree. + +Timmy climbed the tree and found a hidden treasure chest. He opened it up and inside was a shiny trophy. Timmy was so happy, he held the trophy up high and shouted, "Victory!" + +As Timmy walked back home, he noticed his wise old neighbor, Mr. Smith, sitting on his porch. Mr. Smith had a frown on his face. Timmy asked him what was wrong and Mr. Smith told him that he had lost his favorite book. + +Timmy had an idea. He ran back to the tree and found a book hidden in the treasure chest. It was Mr. Smith's book! Timmy ran back to Mr. Smith's house and gave him the book. Mr. Smith's frown turned into a smile and he thanked Timmy for being so kind and wise. From that day on, Timmy and Mr. Smith became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever fox. He liked to run and play in the forest. One day, he found a leather bag on the ground. He wondered who it belonged to. + +The clever fox decided to look inside the bag. He found some food and a note. The note said, "Please take care of my bag. It is very special to me." + +The clever fox knew he needed to find the owner of the bag. He asked all his animal friends if they knew who it belonged to. Finally, he found the owner and returned the bag. The owner was very happy and gave the clever fox a big hug. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Bubba. Bubba lived in a big garage in the forest with his friends. One day, Bubba's friend, a rabbit named Rosie, started to complain. She said, "I'm hungry and there's no food in the garage." Bubba felt sad for his friend and decided to help her. He went outside and found some yummy berries for Rosie to eat. She was very happy and thanked Bubba for being a good friend. From that day on, Bubba and Rosie always looked out for each other in the garage. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited to go to the park with her mommy. When they got there, Lily saw a tall tree and she wanted to touch it. So, she ran over to it and put her hand on the bark. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and turned around. She saw a cute puppy running towards her. Lily was happy to meet the puppy and she petted him. The puppy was very friendly and licked Lily's face. + +After playing with the puppy, Lily and her mommy went for a walk. They saw a very tall man and Lily was amazed. She pointed at him and said, "Look mommy, he is so tall!" Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, he is." Then they continued their walk and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color with his crayons. One day, Timmy was drawing a picture of his family when he accidentally made a mistake. He tried to erase it with his eraser, but it was too thin and broke apart. + +Timmy's mom saw him getting upset and asked what was wrong. Timmy explained what happened and his mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can attach a new eraser to your pencil." Timmy was happy to hear that and watched as his mom attached a new eraser to his pencil. + +Later that day, Timmy went to school and showed his friends his new eraser. One of his friends wanted to borrow it, but Timmy said no because he was afraid it would break again. His friend got angry and said mean things to Timmy. + +Timmy felt sad and told his mom what happened. His mom said, "Timmy, it's important to share with our friends. But sometimes, we need to be careful with our things. We can attach a string to your eraser so it doesn't get lost or broken." Timmy learned that it's okay to share, but also important to take care of his things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a black lizard on a rock. The lizard was very still and didn't move at all. + +Lily wanted to see if the lizard was okay, so she gently poked it with a stick. Suddenly, the lizard jumped up and ran away. + +Later that day, Lily helped her mom make some soup for dinner. She got to stir the pot with a big spoon. It was so much fun! As they ate their soup, Lily thought about the little black lizard and wondered where it went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily and Teddy went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree and decided to sit under it. Lily hugged Teddy and felt happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a bird singing. Lily paused and listened to the beautiful sound. She felt lucky to hear it. Teddy also listened, but he was a toy and couldn't hear like Lily. They continued their walk and saw some flowers. Lily picked a flower and gave it to Teddy. He hugged the flower and felt happy too. + +At the end of the day, Lily and Teddy went back home. They were tired but happy. Lily hugged Teddy again and said goodnight. Teddy hugged her back and they fell asleep. They had a lucky day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big dog named Max. Max liked to eat bones and play fetch. + +One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a bad man who was stealing candy from a little boy. Max barked loudly and scared the bad man away. + +After they saved the candy, Lily and Max went to a picnic. They ate sandwiches, fruit, and cookies. Max even got a big bone to eat! It was a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swing on the swings at the park. She would swing back and forth, higher and higher, and she would giggle and laugh with joy. + +One day, Lily went to the park and saw that the swing was dirty. It was covered in mud and leaves. Lily didn't want to swing on a dirty swing, so she went to get a bucket of water from the well. She poured the water on the swing and scrubbed it clean with a brush. + +After the swing was clean, Lily hopped on and swung back and forth, higher and higher, and she felt happy knowing that she had made the swing clean and ready for other kids to enjoy too. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lilly. She loved to bake with her mommy. They would make yummy treats like cookies and cakes. One day, Lilly wanted to make a special dish for her daddy's birthday. + +She looked through her mommy's recipe book and found a small cake recipe. She gathered all the ingredients and started to mix them together. Lilly carefully poured the batter into a small dish and put it in the oven to bake. + +After a while, the cake was ready! It smelled so good. Lilly decorated the cake with her daddy's favorite frosting and put candles on top. When her daddy saw the cake, he was so happy and gave Lilly a big hug. From that day on, Lilly knew that baking was her favorite thing to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to get a plate from the cupboard. Lily got the plate and brought it to her mommy, but it was too heavy for her and she dropped it on the floor. The plate broke into many pieces and made a loud sound. + +"Oh no, mommy! I'm sorry," said Lily. "I can help you clean it up." + +"That's okay, Lily. Just be careful next time," said her mommy. + +Lily helped her mommy pick up the broken pieces of the plate, but she started to feel dizzy. "Mommy, I feel dizzy," said Lily. + +"That's because you were bending down too much. Let's take a break and have some juice," said her mommy. + +Lily drank her juice and felt better. She learned to be more careful and not to carry heavy things. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Midnight. One day, Lily and Midnight went for a walk in the park. They saw a big tree that seemed to be very tall. + +Lily looked up at the tree and said, "Wow, that tree is so tall!" Midnight meowed in agreement. Suddenly, they heard a voice coming from the tree. It was a young boy who seemed to be stuck up in the branches. + +Lily asked him, "Are you okay?" The boy replied, "No, I'm stuck up here and I can't get down." Lily and Midnight knew they had to help the boy. They ran to get some grown-ups to help rescue the boy from the tree. In the end, they all worked together and the boy was safely rescued. From that day on, the boy became friends with Lily and Midnight. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the parade with her mommy and daddy. They would always stand in the same spot and wave at the people in the parade. + +One day, Lily saw a police officer who looked very alert. She asked her mommy, "Why is the police officer so alert?" Her mommy said, "He is making sure everyone is safe." + +As the parade went on, Lily saw a clown who was juggling. She said to her daddy, "I want to learn how to juggle like the clown." Her daddy said, "Maybe one day you will." + +Suddenly, the parade finished and everyone started to leave. But Lily's mommy and daddy couldn't find her. They looked everywhere but she was nowhere to be found. They asked the police officer if he had seen her, but he hadn't. They even asked the clown if he had seen her, but he hadn't either. They were very worried and started to cry. Finally, they found Lily, but she had been taken by a stranger. The bad ending was that Lily was never seen again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, Timmy was sad because he didn't score a goal during the game. His friend, Johnny, saw that Timmy was sad and asked him why. Timmy said, "I didn't score a goal and I really wanted to." + +Johnny comforted Timmy and said, "Don't worry, you'll score a goal next time. Just keep practicing and you'll get better." Timmy felt happy again and thanked Johnny for making him feel better. The next day, Timmy went back to practice and worked hard. During the next game, Timmy finally scored a goal and he was so happy. He ran over to Johnny and said, "Thanks for helping me reach my goal!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lamp in her room that she loved to turn on every night. One day, she noticed that the light was not as bright as before. She asked her mommy why the lamp was not healthy anymore. + +Mommy explained to Lily that the lamp needed a new light bulb. Lily wanted to help, so mommy taught her how to replace the bulb. Lily was excited to learn and asked mommy if she could do it by herself. Mommy said yes, but she would watch and help if needed. + +Lily carefully unscrewed the old bulb and put in the new one. She turned on the lamp and saw that the light was bright again. She was so happy that she learned something new and made her lamp healthy again. From that day on, Lily made sure to check her lamp regularly to make sure it was always healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers, especially roses. One day, Lily's mom gave her a thick book full of pictures of different flowers. Lily was so happy and excited that she started to plan a garden with her favorite roses. + +Lily went outside and dug a big hole in the ground. She put some soil and watered it. Then, she carefully planted the rose bush in the soil. She was so proud of herself for planning and planting her very own rose garden. + +Days went by and the rose bush grew bigger and bigger. One morning, Lily woke up to find a beautiful, red rose blooming on the bush. She was so happy and excited that she ran to her mom to show her the pretty flower. From that day on, Lily took care of her rose garden every day and watched as more and more roses bloomed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to keep her toys in her wardrobe. One day, she found a weird toy that she had never seen before. It was green and had big eyes. Lily thought it was funny and decided to keep it in her wardrobe too. + +That night, Lily heard a strange noise coming from her wardrobe. She opened it and found that the weird toy had come to life! It was dancing and singing. Lily was so happy to have a new friend. + +From that day on, Lily and the weird toy played together every day. They would keep each other company in the wardrobe and have lots of fun. Lily was so happy to have found such a special friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oranges because they were yummy and juicy. One day, she went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can you teach me how to peel an orange? It's difficult for me." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, I can teach you. First, you have to take the orange and roll it on the table to make it easier to peel. Then, you can start peeling it from the top to the bottom." + +Lily tried to do what her mom said, and it was a bit difficult at first. But with her mom's help, she finally peeled the orange all by herself. She was so happy and proud of herself. "Look, Mommy, I did it!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "You did a great job, Lily. Now you can teach your little brother how to peel an orange too." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and wanted to play the guitar. One day, her mommy took her to the store to buy a guitar. Lily was eager to learn how to play it. + +When they got home, Lily's mommy recorded her playing the guitar. Lily was so happy to hear herself play. She practiced every day and got better and better. + +One day, Lily's friend came over and saw her playing the guitar. Her friend said, "I wish I could play the guitar like you." Lily said, "You can! Just practice every day like I do." Her friend listened and started to practice. Soon, she was playing the guitar too. + +The moral of the story is that if you practice and work hard, you can do anything you want to do. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to his garden to play. He saw a rake and started to play with it. He used the rake to make a pile of leaves. Then, he jumped on the pile and laughed. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came and said, "Timmy, I permit you to play with the rake, but be careful not to hurt yourself." Timmy nodded and continued to play. + +While playing, Timmy found an ancient coin buried in the ground. He showed it to his mom and she was surprised. She said, "This is an ancient coin, Timmy! We should keep it safe." Timmy was happy to have found something special in his garden. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she found a little bird that had fallen from its nest. The bird was very small and very scared. + +Lily knew she had to save the bird. She carefully picked it up and put it in her pocket. She wanted to keep the bird warm and safe. + +Lily took the bird home and showed it to her mommy. Her mommy was very proud of her for being so kind to the little bird. They made a cozy nest for the bird to sleep in and gave it some food and water. + +The bird was very happy and soon grew strong enough to fly away. Lily was sad to see it go, but she was happy that she was able to save it and keep it warm in her pocket. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom and her favorite thing to make was pancakes. One day, Lily decided to make pancakes all by herself. She got out the pan and mixed the batter. But when it was time to flip the pancake, she got distracted and burned it. + +Lily was sad that she ruined her pancake. Her mom told her that it's okay to make mistakes and that everyone messes up sometimes. But Lily didn't listen and decided to punish herself by not making pancakes again. + +Days went by and Lily's friends started talking about a famous pancake competition. Lily wanted to enter, but she was too scared because she thought she wasn't good enough. But then she remembered what her mom said and decided to try again. + +Lily practiced and practiced until she made the perfect pancake. She entered the competition and won first place! She learned that it's important to not punish yourself for making mistakes and to keep trying even when things are hard. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite stuffed animal, a teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a key to play with. Lily was so excited and she held the key tightly in her hand. + +But then, Lily accidentally dropped the key in the mud. She was sad because she thought the key was dirty and broken. So, Lily's mommy took the key and washed it with soap and water. After washing it, the key looked shiny and new again. Lily was so happy that her key was clean and she could play with it again. +Henry was sad. He wanted a trumpet to play but he had no money to buy one. + +Then, one sunny day, his Granny came to visit. She brought lots of presents for him and offered him a trumpet. He was excited and hugged her, thanking her for the trumpet. + +The trumpet was shiny and new - but it was also a little bit dirty. Henry looked at Granny, confused. + +Granny smiled. She had found the trumpet in the woods and thought Henry would like it. + +Henry smiled. He was so happy, he started playing the trumpet immediately, making happy music all around the house. Granny smiled to see his joy. + +And so, every day Henry played his trumpet and was grateful to Granny for offering a trumpet just for him. +Once upon a time, there was an oven in a kitchen. Every day, the oven would glow and it was very warm. + +One day, a little girl named Daisy peered inside. She was very curious and wanted to know what was inside the oven. + +Daisy's mommy said, “Be patient and I’ll show you.†Daisy waited while her mommy took something out of the oven. It was a warm cake, and it smelled delicious! + +Daisy was very excited. She smiled and said, “I can’t wait to eat it!†+ +Mommy said, “Patience is a virtue! We have to let the cake cool before we can eat it.†+ +So Daisy and her mommy waited. After a while, the cake cooled and they ate it. It was delicious! Daisy smiled, knowing that patience was worth the wait. +Once there was a happy little girl named Sarah. She had two long legs and a big smile. Sarah was always smiling. + +One day Sarah went shopping with her mom. Everything in the store looked very expensive. Sarah wanted to buy something but she had no money. + +She started to frown at all of the expensive things but then her mom said, "Let's look on the sale shelf! Maybe we can find something nice and inexpensive." + +That made Sarah smile. She found a beautiful sparkly dress for only a few dollars. She ran to her mom and showed her the dress. + +Her mom said, "That looks perfect for you!" Sarah smiled from ear to ear and picked out a pair of matching shoes. + +She was so excited! She jumped up and down and said, "Thank you Mama!" + +Sarah and her mom went home and she wore her new dress and shoes with a big smile. She twirled around in her sparkly dress and knew she looked amazing. + +Sarah was glad that she and her mom found something nice and inexpensive, and that she had two long legs which could take her shopping! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and loved to play. + +One summer day, Anna went outside and saw some firework. She went over to pinch them and see what would happen. Suddenly there was a big bang! Anna was scared and ran away. + +The next day, Anna's dad told her it was okay to look at the firework, but not pinch them. He showed her how to be safe around fireworks. + +Anna learned a lot that day, and now she always knows to keep away from fireworks. She watches the fireworks in the sky, bright and colorful. She's not scared anymore and loves to watch them. +Jimmy was a wild three year old. One day he was so excited that he demanded a new mattress. His mom said "No", but Jimmy kept demanding. Finally, mom said, "Okay". She went to the store and bought a brand new mattress. When she brought it home, Jimmy was so excited. He bounced on it and laughed. He loved his new mattress and said thank you to his mom. +One day, Jimmy was playing outside with his friends. He had his special trumpet with him that made lots of fun noises. He liked to show off his trumpet and play it very loudly. + +Suddenly, Jimmy's mom came outside and started to scold him. She told him that he was being careless and he needed to be more careful with his trumpet. She then showed Jimmy how to hold the trumpet and made sure he was being gentle with it. + +Jimmy began to play his trumpet softer and better. He was having fun and his mom was there to support and encourage him. + +Jimmy smiled and thanked his mom for always being there to support him. From then on, he was always more careful and mindful when playing his trumpet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had long, dark hair and a warm, cozy scarf. Every day, she would go for a walk in the cold winter air. + +One day, when she stepped outside, the air felt icy. She bundled up in her scarf, but she still felt the chill. She decided to go explore near her home. + +She followed a trail and as she walked, she heard a strange sound. She stopped and listened. It was a beautiful song coming from a nearby lake. She wanted to get closer to hear it better, so she stepped onto the icy lake. + +As the girl stood still and listened to the beautiful music, she began to feel warmer and warmer. Suddenly, the sky started to snow and it was the prettiest show she had ever seen! She smiled and danced around the icy lake, enjoying the snow and music. + +Suddenly, the music stopped. The little girl looked up and saw a fairy waving goodbye as she flew away. The little girl smiled and waved back. And from that day forward, she always remembered to stop and listen. +Once upon a time, there was a group of people who lived in a big house. Every day, these people would display a bunch of different toys on the floor. The toys were so much fun! One day, a small boy found a huge box of objects and took them without asking anyone. + +The group quickly noticed the objects were missing, and started looking for the boy. They asked everyone in the house if they had seen him, but no-one knew where he was. Eventually they found him sitting in a corner with the objects, looking guilty. + +The group was very angry with the boy, but they also felt sorry for him. After talking to him, the group decided to let him keep the objects. They made him promise he would never take anything without asking ever again. + +The boy was so happy and thanked the group for being so kind. From that day onward, he made sure to always ask before taking anything. +Once there was a goat named Sam. Sam loved to play music on his trumpet. One day, he decided to practice for his upcoming competition. He blew his trumpet with all his might, but something went wrong. Suddenly, Sam started to panic. He knew he wouldn't be ready in time for the competition. + +He tried to calm himself down, but he couldn't. He ran around the farm with his trumpet in hand, not sure what he should do. He passed the sheep, who were happy and not panicked like him. A pig saw Sam and said, "What's wrong Sam? Why are you so panicked?" + +Sam stopped and said, "I'm so scared. I'm not ready for my competition. I'm not sure I can do it!" The pig said, "Don't worry, Sam. You can do it. You practice really hard and you're good at playing your trumpet. Just stay calm and you'll do great!" + +Sam was relieved to hear the pig's words. He took a deep breath, calmed himself down and said, "Thanks, I'm going back to practice now." With the pig's advice, Sam was able to stay calm and stay competitive. He practiced really hard and was ready for the competition. He ended up winning first place! +Once upon a time, there was a popular wet dog. His name was Bob. Bob was always in the lake, swimming around and splashing about. He was very happy with his life. + +One day, Bob noticed something strange in the lake. It was a little bird who had fallen in! It seemed that the bird didn't belong there. + +Bob felt sorry for the little bird, so he gently grabbed it in his mouth and brought it up to safety. The bird thanked Bob, and shared some of its nuts with him. + +Bob realised just how much he belonged in the lake. No matter what, it was his home. He was happy knowing that he was a very popular wet dog, who could help others in need. +Once there was a mother who was very cheap. She always tried to close the doors so that no cold air came in. One day, she was so busy trying to close the door that she didn't notice her young son come up behind her. + +The son asked his mother, "What are you doing?" She was so surprised that she spun around and said, "I'm trying to close the door so it won't be cold in the house." + +The son asked, "Why do you have to close the door? Why can't you just leave it open?" His mother looked down at him and smiled. She said, "Because I'm trying to save money. By closing the door we don't have to use heat as much. That is why I'm being very cheap." + +The son smiled up at his mother and said, "That's nice. I'm glad you're trying to save money." His mother smiled and said, "Me too." She gave her son a big hug and said, "Now let's go play!" Then the mother and son happily closed the door and went off to play together. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Josh and Joe. They wanted to play a game so they got out a box of blocks. The blocks were all different shapes - square, round, triangle etc. + +Josh wanted to use the round blocks and Joe wanted to use the square blocks. They weren't sure how to decide who got to use which blocks, so they asked Josh's mom to help. She said they could play the shape game. + +Josh and Joe each picked a block from the box and held it tight in their hands. They then closed their eyes and asked each other, "What shape is it?" + +Josh said, "It's round!" Joe said, "It's square!" They both opened their eyes and laughed. Then Josh asked Joe "Can I have the square one please?" Joe nodded and handed Josh the square block. + +Josh and Joe then spent the afternoon building castles and towers with their blocks, laughing and having fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was upset. Everything she wanted to do never seemed to work. She had no toys to play with, just some cardboard. + +The little girl had an idea. She decided she would make something special out of the cardboard. She found some glue and cut the cardboard into shapes. She put it all together to make a beautiful toy. + +The little girl was so excited to see if it worked. She clapped her hands when she saw that her toy moved around. She knew it could serve her, so she could have her own fun. + +But then something sad happened - the little girl's toy broke. She was very upset and started to cry. But then she remember all the fun she had and the smiles that she made. She knew it was time to make a new toy out of the cardboard. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Bess. Bess wanted to bake a cake, so she went to the kitchen. She opened the cupboards and found all the things she needed. She measured out the flour and sugar, then mixed them together. Next, she opened the fridge and got out some eggs and milk. She stirred it all together until it was nice and smooth. + +Then Bess put the cake in the oven and went back to her room. She sat on her comfy chair and waited. The time went by, but soon a yummy smell filled the air. Bess got up to see if her cake was ready, and yes it was! + +She put it on the table and admired it. Just as she was about to take her first bite, the mailman knocked on the door. Bess opened it and found a package, so she hurriedly put the cake away and opened the package. Inside was a present from her grandma - a beautiful new dress! Bess was so happy that she put it on right away, dancing and twirling around the room. + +Bess had such a wonderful day, she even forgot about her cake. But she had not forgotten completely, so later she took the cake out of the oven and ate it with her family. It was delicious! +Once upon a time, there was a silly cat. He liked to sing a lot, but all he could do was meow. He decided he wanted to sing like all the birds. + +So, one happy morning the silly cat went outside to try and sing like the birds. He opened his mouth, but all he could do was meow. The birds thought it was funny, so they started to laugh at him. + +He was so embarrassed that he wanted to run away. He ran to a lake and jumped in the water. He started to swim with his eyes closed, but then he realized he couldn't sing underwater. + +So, the silly cat got out of the water, shook his fur and decided he was being stupid. He realized all he had to do was to practice and then he could sing like all the birds. The silly cat went to a nice tree and started to practice. + +He meowed and meowed until he could finally sing. Now he is the happiest cat in the world, singing all day long in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a dull jewelry box. Inside the jewelry box was a dull piece of jewelry. The jewelry was blue and round, but nobody liked it because it was too dull. One day, a little girl named Sarah saw the dull jewelry. She liked it very much, so she decided to mark it with her special pencil. She used her pencil to make a little circle and a tiny heart on the jewelry. Then everyone could see that it was Sarah's special piece of jewelry and no one else's. + +When Sarah showed her friends the jewelry, they liked it too. They all wanted a piece of jewelry just like Sarah's. So Sarah and her friends all took turns marking their own pieces of jewelry. When they were finished, they had each made a unique and special piece of jewelry. + +Now Sarah and her friends can always remember how much fun they had making and marking their jewelry. +Once upon a time there was a gentle dishwasher. He lived beneath the kitchen sink with the cleaning products. He always did his job of cleaning dishes very well. + +One day, there was a loud noise in the kitchen. The gentle dishwasher was very scared. He was all alone and he didn’t know what to do. + +Suddenly, a brave little girl came to the rescue. She reached down and picked up the dishwasher. She held him close and she was gentle. The dishwasher felt much better. + +The little girl gently put the dishwasher back in his spot. The brave little girl had rescued the gentle dishwasher! +Once there was a girl who loved to swim. Every day, she went to the lake and swam to her heart's content. One day, after she had swum for a while, she heard a loud alarm. She was alert and looked around to find the source of the sound. Then she saw a big, red truck with its flashing lights. The truck stopped and two people jumped out. They ran towards the lake and jumped in without hesitation. The girl was so amazed, she didn't move as she watched them swim quickly. Suddenly, she realized they were trying to save someone. A few seconds later, they came back to the shore with a little boy, who was very happy and thankful to be safe. The girl realized that the alarm and the alert people in the truck had saved the little boy. That day she learned the important lesson of being prepared and always being alert. +Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to marry a woman. He lived in a small city by a lake, where everyone knew everyone. The city was rough and the people were tough. But the man didn't care. He was only looking for someone to love and who would love him back. + +One day he saw a woman from the city walking along a road. He thought she was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He asked her to marry him and she said yes! + +They got married soon after. Everyone in the city celebrated with them. The streets were lit up with lights and music was playing all around. People hugged, danced and laughed. It was a beautiful night. + +The woman and the man were very happy and they lived together in the city. They shared lots of love and began to have a family together. They were married for many years and they were always together. The city was rough, but they made it their own. +Once upon a time there was a brave girl. She loved to go outside and explore. One day she found a big lock on the ground. She tried to open it but it wouldn't move. She wanted to know what was inside. + +Then she got an idea. She wanted to dive into the water to see if she could open the lock. She went onto the pier and took a deep breath. She jumped in and it was so cold! She swam down to the bottom, and there it was. + +The lock was so strong and strong and looked very old. But she wanted to see what was inside. She was very loyal and determined to find out. She worked and worked, and finally the lock opened! + +To her surprise, there was a beautiful shiny treasure inside. She smiled and was very happy. She was so loyal and brave to try to open the lock. From that day on, she always kept the treasure close to her heart. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He admired his shiny sword. The knight loved to practice with his sword and wanted to be the best warrior in the land. + +One day, while the knight was out fighting dragons, he ran into a lazy giant. The giant refused to fight the knight. Instead, he just lay there and refused to move. + +The brave knight admired the giant's strength, even though he was lazy. He picked up his sword and started to hack at the giant's rocks until they were all gone. The knight knew if he could break the giant's rocks, the giant would have to face him in battle. + +Finally, after much hard work the brave knight broke all the giant's rocks. The giant had no choice but to fight the knight. The knight's sword shone in the sunlight as he fought the giant. After a long battle, the knight was able to vanquish the giant and save the kingdom. + +The knight was admired by everyone in the kingdom. He was the bravest knight of all and the people celebrated his victory with joy and pride. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Billie. She was so excited because she was going to pick cherries from the cherry tree. + +She went with her mom to the cherry tree and started picking the big, red, juicy cherries. It was very fun for Billie, she was giggling and singing as she picked them. + +Suddenly, there was a loud sound! Billie got scared and started to tremble. When she looked up, she saw a light in the sky. It was a beautiful light that lit up the sky. Billie was so excited to see it, she forgot about the scary sound. + +Billie and her mom picked many cherries and went home, but Billie never forgot about the beautiful light. +Once upon a time, there was a girl and her pet fish. They liked to play together. She would blow bubbles and watch them disappear into the sky. + +One day, the girl put a very important bubble in the water. It was a special bubble, because it looked like it was made of glitter. The fish was very eager to pop the bubble. + +But when the fish tried to pop it, the bubble disappeared! The girl looked everywhere, but it was gone. + +The fish was very sad. The girl was sad too. Then she realized that her pet fish had an important lesson to learn. She told the fish, "That's OK. Sometimes special things can disappear, but that doesn't mean they're not still special". + +The girl hugged the fish and everything turned out alright. And from then on, they both knew that special things can still be important, even if they're not always around. +Mike was a curious little boy. One day he wanted to go on an adventure, so he rolled outside his house. +Mike looked all around and he saw a rare igloo. He had never seen an igloo before, so he was very excited. He rolled closer to the igloo and carefully touched it. It felt so cool! Mike rolled all around the igloo, taking in its amazing shape. + +Suddenly, Mike heard something coming from inside the igloo. He stopped rolling and looked through a small hole. Inside, he could see two small creatures wearing white coats. They were playing with a bright red ball. Mike wanted to join in the fun, so he rolled inside the igloo. + +The creatures welcomed Mike and let him join their game. He rolled the red ball back and forth with them, enjoying the rare opportunity to play inside an igloo! They played for hours and had so much fun. At the end, Mike thanked the creatures then rolled back home. It was an adventure he would always remember. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. Sarah wanted to make a special circle so she tried very hard. She got some sweet paint and a brush and she began to paint. She tried and tried, but the paint wouldn't make a proper circle. + +Sarah was feeling sad and then her mum showed her how to make a circle. Sarah looked carefully and then tried it again. This time it worked! She made a sweet circle in the colors of rainbow. + +Everyone was so happy to see Sarah's sweet circle and they clapped and jumped for joy. Sarah smiled and tried to make more circles. Every time she tried, the circles got better and better. Sarah was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit. His name was Hop. He liked to hop around and explore the world. One day, he came to a big white wall. He had never seen anything like it before, and it made him very frightened. + +Hop hopped towards the wall and he saw that there was a big black number painted on it. He couldn't read the number, but he knew it was a zero. He hopped around the zero over and over. He was curious and couldn't figure out what it meant. + +Suddenly, Hop felt a gentle breeze. He was scared and started to tremble. Then he heard a voice behind him. + +"Hello!" said the voice. Hop spun around and saw a wise old owl. He looked kind and was not scared of Hop. + +"Do not be frightened" the owl said. "This big white wall is special. The zero means that if you hop through it, you will find a special land that is full of wonderful things." + +Hop was excited. He followed the owl through the wall and found himself in a beautiful and magical place. He was no longer scared. He hopped around the wonderful land, discovering all sorts of new things. + +And from that day on, Hop and the wise old owl were the best of friends. They had many adventures together and continued to explore the wonderful world beyond the zero. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They lived in an ancient city. One day, a big earthquake happened. The friends were so scared and ran away. They hid in a cave until the ground stopped shaking. + +The earthquake made a big hole in the ground. Inside the hole was an old pot. The friends opened it up and found old coins and treasures! They clapped their hands and were so excited. + +They took the treasures and went home. They gave some treasures to their families and kept some for themselves. They talked and laughed about the ancient treasures they found. From then on, the friends were known as the quake-seekers! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lula. She was very creative and she loved to explore. One day, she saw the wind in the sky and she wanted to go out and play with it. So, she ran outside and started dancing in the wind. + +As she danced, her body started to get warmer and warmer. The wind was so strong that it started to melt the snow around her. All the snow melted and it made a big puddle around her. + +Lula was so excited that she laughed and splashed in the puddle. She could feel the wind on her skin and it felt so nice. She played in the puddle for hours and hours. + +When it was time to go home, Lula sighed but was happy that she had used her creativity to enjoy the wind. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, one was named Tom and the other was named Joe. Tom had a garden with lots of soil and Joe was envious. + +One day Tom was watching his garden when he saw Joe walking by. Tom waved to Joe and Joe waved back. Joe noticed how healthy Tom's garden was and he wished he had one too. + +Tom saw the look of envy in Joe's eyes and offered to show Joe around the garden. Joe was so excited and said yes right away. + +Tom showed Joe how he planted the vegetables and flowers in the soil. Joe watched wide-eyed as Tom pulled up carrots, planted flowers and watered the garden. Joe was so happy that he had the chance to learn how to garden. + +At the end of the day, Joe thanked Tom and said goodbye. Joe went home feeling proud and happy that he could one day have a garden of his own. +Once there was an old man who loved to explore. He went on a long journey and one day he heard a strange sound. He peered into a cave and he saw a fizzy drink! It was so tasty that he couldn't believe it. The old man had never tasted anything as delicious as this. He quickly grabbed the drink and returned home. From then on, the old man took the fizzy drink everywhere with him. Everywhere he went, he heard people asking for the same tasty drink! +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. One brother was named Sam and the other was named Joe. Sam and Joe were very different from each other. Joe was very smart and enjoyed doing puzzles. Sam was not as interested in puzzles and preferred playing outdoors. + +One day, the boys' parents decided to separate them and get a tutor for Joe. They chose a very ugly tutor to work with Joe. Despite the tutor's ugliness, he was very nice and taught Joe lots of different puzzles and games. Sam was very sad that his brother was getting a tutor and he was not, but he could not deny how much Joe was enjoying his lessons. + +The boys' parents were so pleased with the tutor and Joe's progress, that they continued to hire him. Joe and his tutor soon became fast friends and would spend lots of time together. Sam was still a bit sad but he was happy to see his brother so happy and engaged with his lessons. + +The years passed and Sam and Joe grew closer. Joe continued to excel with the help of his tutor and eventually the time came for the tutor to separate from Joe. Joe was so sad to say goodbye to his tutor, who had become such an important part of his life. Sam, on the other hand, was very excited to have his brother back. + +And so, the brothers went back to spending time together, enjoying each other's company and doing puzzles together. The tutor was +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He was a happy boy and liked to play. But one day he broke his mum's favourite vase. She was so angry! She had to punish him. + +Jack felt scared. He was ashamed. But his mum was still kind. She just said, "No more playing for the day." Jack felt so sad. He wished he hadn't broken the vase. + +The next day Jack was still sad. He was scared to make a mistake again. But he knew it was right to be a good figure. He started to play outside and was happy again. + +After a while he heard his mum, who said, "Well done Jack! You are a good figure again, and I am proud of you." Jack felt relieved and was happy again. He was no longer ashamed. +Once upon a time, there was a cool frog. He was hopping through the woods, looking for an adventure. Suddenly, he came upon a big, shiny pond. He looked in and saw that he could see his own reflection. He decided to take a leap into the pond. He made a huge splash and had lots of fun. + +The sun was starting to set as he hopped out. He was covered in mist and feeling refreshed. Suddenly, he heard music coming from the nearby woods. He decided to hop closer and see what was going on. He found a party of bugs and they welcomed him to join in the fun. He danced the evening away until finally the sun said goodnight. + +The frog hopped home, feeling happy and content. He had decided to explore the pond and it had been a great adventure! +Once upon a time there was a great doll. She was so happy and smiled all the time. Her name was Ella. + +One day, Ella was feeling a little bit sad. She wished she had someone to play with her. She was all alone. + +But then something amazing happened. A little girl stepped into the room. She looked at Ella, smiled and said "Hi!" + +The little girl picked up Ella and hugged her tight. Ella suddenly felt so much better. She felt great being held by the little girl, who gave her lots of love and attention. + +The little girl and Ella played together all day, and soon they became very good friends. From that day on, Ella never felt alone again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends playing in the sand. The first one said, "This sand is so soft!" The second one replied proudly, "Yes it is!" + +They kept playing and they made a sandcastle. It was tall and smooth. The first one said, "Wow, we made a great castle!" The second one replied proudly, "Yes we did!" + +Then they wanted to make a sand mountain. They dug a hole and filled it with sand. The first one said, "Look how tall our mountain is!" The second one replied proudly, "Yes it is!" + +They were so proud of all the things they had made. So they kept playing and having lots of fun. The first one said, "I'm so happy we are friends!" The second one replied proudly, "Me too!" +Sally and her mom were going on an adventure. They wanted to go on a water trip! They grabbed a white kayak and drove to the lake. + +When they arrived, the sun was shining. They both got in the kayak, and soon they were paddling on the lake. The water was so cool and blue! They looked around and saw fish swimming nearby. + +They paddled for a long time, until they came to a special spot. The mom pointed to a little island. She said the sand would be perfect for exploring! They arrived on the island and Sally played while mom relaxed in the sun. + +The sun was setting, and it was time to go. They got back in the kayak and paddled back until they were home. It was the best adventure ever! +There was a man who had a gray leather bag. Every day he would lock it up so it wouldn't get lost. He would make sure the bag stayed close to him when he went places. + +One day, the man was walking down the street with his bag. He stopped to tie his shoe and the bag got very far away from him. He tried to get it back, but it was too late. Someone had locked it up! + +The man was very sad. He went to the police station to ask for help. The police searched for the bag, but they couldn't find it anywhere. + +The man was sad for a long time, until one day he saw a newspaper article about a police officer who had found a gray leather bag near the park. He was so excited! The police officer had kept it safe in a locker! + +The man was so happy to get his bag back. He looked inside and saw all his things were still safe and sound. From then on, he was extra careful with his gray leather bag. He always locked it up, so it wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time there was a brave little girl. She was only three years old and her name was Jane. Jane was so brave that she was always daring herself to do something new and exciting. + +One day, Jane was in the bathroom and she saw the faucet. She decided to dare herself to turn the faucet on and off all by herself. She grabbed the handle, which was smooth and fine to the touch and turned it round and round until the water came out! She was very proud of herself. She kept turning it on and off until both of her hands were dripping wet and she started to get cold. But she had done it! + + Jane told her mom what she had done and her mom was so proud of her. She gave her a hug and said how brave Jane had been to dare herself to do something so new. She went and turned off the faucet for Jane and told her that was enough darin' for one day! + +Jane was so happy that she had been brave enough to dare herself. From then on she was always daring herself to do something new, to be brave and to have lots of fun! +Jimmy was in the bathtub. He was feeling pale and wanted to get out. He was too big to get out on his own, so he called for his mom. His mom came to the bathroom and smiled at him. She slowly removed the drain his the bathtub and the water started to go out. Jimmy felt relieved. He was ready to get out so his mom gently lifted him up. She then gave him a big, warm hug and brought him to his bedroom to get dry. He felt so relieved and happy that his mom was there to help him out. +Once, there was a famous zebra. His name was Stripes and he lived in a sunny savanna. He had lots of friends and he was always happy. One day, Stripes went and saw the king. He wanted to show him something very special. + +Stripes put his hooves together to make a shape. It was a sign. The king was impressed and said that Stripes was famous for his sign. + +The king asked Stripes to teach him the sign. So Stripes taught the king and the king was able to do the sign too. Then, the king thanked Stripes and he made him a special present. From that day on, the sign was known as the famous zebra sign. +One day, Sally was feeling very brave. She had never felt so fierce before. She decided to take her crayon and put it on her bed. + +Sally was amazed when the crayon started to move! It danced around the room, making bright colours on the wall. + +Sally wanted to join in the fun. She grabbed another crayon and put it next to the dancing one. Now there were two crayons dancing around the room! + +Sally laughed and clapped her hands in joy. She couldn't believe how much fun she was having with just two crayons! + +Soon, she and her crayons had created a beautiful masterpiece on her bedroom wall. Sally was very proud of her fierce artwork. + +Sally now loved to use her crayons to make wonderful creations. From that day on she was never afraid to show her true colours! +Once there was an oven. It was broken and not working very well. One day, a little mouse entered the oven. He was very scared and did not know what to do. He looked around, but all he could see were broken pieces. He squeezed himself into a small space and stayed there. + +Soon, the mouse heard some noises. Two people came in and started to fix the oven. They put back all the pieces and made sure it was working again. When it was all done, they left and the mouse was all alone once more. + +He waited and waited until the oven was all warm and cozy. Then he jumped in, happy that he now had a nice place to sleep. And from that day on, the little mouse and the broken oven became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a bird. He wanted to play all day. Every day, he flew in the sky, looking for fun things to do. One day, he decided to buy something very special. He wanted something nice and expensive. + +The bird flew far and wide until he found what he wanted. He had enough money to buy a brand new kite. It was so beautiful, with red, blue and yellow stripes. He couldn't wait to fly it in the sky. + +So, the bird flew back home with his new kite. When he arrived, he was very excited. He put the kite on the ground and ran to the top of the hill nearby. Then, he let the kite fly. + +The bird's kite flew high in the sky. He laughed and smiled as he watched it go. He had never been so happy. Everyone around could see his kite shining in the sky. + +The bird played with his kite for the rest of the day. He was so proud of the expensive toy he bought. He had the best day ever. +Once there was a little girl who loved to go outside to play. One day, she was in her backyard and saw an ant. She bent down and held the ant in her hands. She looked at it and smiled. + +The little girl was curious. She wanted to know what the ant felt like. She touched it carefully and it felt very small and tickly. She was so happy, she laughed out loud. + +Suddenly, the ant sprayed her with a smelly liquid. The little girl smelled it and made a funny face. She quickly wiped the smelly liquid off of her hands before putting the ant back down on the ground. + +The little girl learned her lesson: never touch an ant or it might spray you with smelly liquid! +Once upon a time there was a rabbit called Tuck. He was a nice rabbit and always liked to do nice things. One day he decided to go on an adventure and so he hopped through the forest until he saw a big, dark tunnel. Tuck didn’t know where the tunnel went but he thought it looked exciting. + +At the entrance of the tunnel he heard a voice. It belonged to a rude fox. The fox tried to stop Tuck from going in, but Tuck wasn’t afraid and he let the fox know he was going in! + +Tuck hopped into the tunnel and it was dark and quiet inside. He could feel the walls on either side of him like he was in a big hug. As he hopped further in he started to get a bit scared, but then he heard a silly song. It was a mouse singing a happy tune. Tuck liked the sound of the mouse’s song and he started to feel less scared. + +Tuck and the mouse hopped together through the tunnel until they came out the other side. Tuck thanked the mouse for keeping him company and then he hopped off on his adventure. +Once upon a time there was a pink fox. It liked to run and play in the forest. One day it met a huge bear. The fox was scared and ran away. Then it met a rabbit. The rabbit was also pink and they became fast friends! + +The fox and the rabbit went on many fun adventures. They played hide and seek in the tall trees. They raced each other through the forest. Whenever they would get tired, they would rest in the sun. + +One day, the fox and the rabbit were about to play a game of chase when a bee flew near them. Both animals got scared and began to run. The bee followed them the whole way! Eventually, the fox and the rabbit reached a secret cave. The bee couldn’t follow them anymore, so they said goodbye and continued their adventures. + +And that is how the pink fox and the pink rabbit found a secret cave and became friends for life! +Once upon a time there was a family that was wild and crazy. They loved to have fun, and when the sun was out, they were outside rolling around in the grass. It was so much fun for them to tumble around, laughing and screaming with joy. + +Suddenly, out of nowhere came a big, fluffy orange cat. It was so cute, the family just couldn't help but laugh and giggle as it rolled around with them in the grass. It was like the cat was part of their family, too. + +When night came, the family gathered around the dinner table. Even the fluffy orange cat rolled around in search for some dinner. It was a crazy night for everyone, but in the end the cat made it to the dinner table and the family enjoyed a nice dinner together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a wide video. It came up to the sky and began to bounce. It bounced higher and higher, until it seemed like it would reach the sun! + +The video kept bouncing away, until it could bounce no more. So it landed on the ground with a thump. + +The sun smiled down and said, “What a happy bounce!†The video said, “Yes, I had so much fun!†+ +So the video kept bouncing around the grass. It made the flowers and the birds giggle with joy. + +Then, the video decided it wanted to go back in the sky. So it bounced one more time, and up, up, up it went! + +The video didn’t stop bouncing until it was in the wide sky. The sun smiled again and said, “Happy bouncing!†+ +And that’s how the video kept bouncing in the wide sky and made the world smile. The End. +Once upon a time there was a playful bear. The bear had very big feet and he liked to rub them together before he went for his morning walks. + +On one of his walks, the bear saw a big bicycle with pedals. He was curious and wanted to try it out. He jumped on the bike and started to rub the pedals with his feet. All of a sudden the bike started to move and the bear was so excited! He had lots of fun riding around and the faster he rubbed the pedals, the faster the bike went. + +The bear eventually got to a big hill and he had to rub the pedals even harder to see if he could make it to the top. With a lot of work, he was able to reach the top, and he felt so happy! + +The bear was so proud of himself, he knew that he could do anything as long as he worked hard. So he kept riding around on his bike, making sure to give his feet a good rub before each ride. +Mia was walking in the park. Suddenly, she heard a group of people gathering near a big oak tree. Mia went closer and saw loads of black birds perched on the branches. Everyone was so excited! + +Suddenly, the birds all started to fly away. Mia was so happy and thankful that she could watch the beautiful black birds. She clapped her hands in joy and started to run around the oak tree, gathering autumn leaves that had fallen from the branches. + +Mia thanked the birds for the lovely surprise. She was so grateful that everyone had gathered there that day. Mia said goodbye to the birds and went home holding the beautiful leaves she had gathered. +Once there was a little boy named Bob who liked to play outside all the time. One day he was playing near a busy street and saw a big, sweet vehicle. He wanted to try and touch it so he reached out to touch it but his mom saw and she was mad. + +She said “Bob, no! That’s not something you can touch!†Bob was sad so he started to cry but his mom said he had to be punished. + +So, his mom made Bob stay in the house the rest of the day. With no toys to play with and no place to go, Bob sat quietly in his room until it was time for dinner. + +After dinner, Bob apologized to his mom for running in the street. His mom was upset but she said it was ok, and even gave him a big sweet hug. She told him that it was important to stay away from dangerous things and that she was happy he was safe. + +Bob smiled and said he would always stay away from dangerous things from now on! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was a very happy girl who loved to play and explore the world around her. + +One day, her parents gave her a very special gift. It was a beautiful toy in a bright box. When she opened it, Lucy saw that the toy could change. Depending on how Lucy moved it, the toy could be different shapes. She could make it a star, a square or a circle. + +Lucy was very happy with her new gift because it was so different and she could play with it in lots of different ways. She loved the way it could change shape. Thinking of new ideas, she played with her toy every day. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a prince. He wanted something yummy. He went to the store and looked around. He saw a cake and it looked so yummy. He wanted it. He asked if he could have it, and the store clerk said yes. + +Then the prince went to the park and ate his yummy cake. He was so happy. He wanted to share his yummy cake. He went to all his friends in the park and gave them a slice of cake. Everyone was very happy. + +The prince had had a wonderful day. He wanted more yummy treats, but he was tired, so he decided to go home. +Once there was a popular stamp. Everyone wanted it. It was so shiny and bright. + +One day, the stamp disappeared. Where could it be? Everyone looked high and low, but no one could find it. + +Then, one little girl had an idea. She asked her mom to look in her toy chest. Mom said, "That's a great idea, let's try it!" + +Mom opened the toy chest and guess what was inside? The missing stamp! It had disappeared into the toy chest. + +The little girl was so excited to have found the popular stamp. She put it in a special place so it would never disappear again. +Sammy was walking home from school one day. He came across a cop, who was frowning. Sammy was feeling jealous. He wished he had a cool police hat like the cop. + +The cop noticed Sammy looking at him, so he smiled. He asked Sammy if he wanted to try on his hat. Sammy couldn't believe it. He said yes right away. + +Sammy put on the police hat, and it fit perfectly. He was so excited. He ran around the playground with it on. His friends were so jealous. + +The cop said Sammy could keep the police hat. Sammy thanked him and ran home to show his mom. + +Mom was so proud. She said she felt safer knowing her son was wearing the police hat now. Sammy smiled, feeling so happy that the cop had made his day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Betty. She was three years old and she loved to play with her toys. One day, Betty was playing a fun quiz. She was feeling so proud of herself for getting the right answers. Suddenly, she sneezed and her toy got knocked over. She was feeling so rude! Her mummy saw what happened and came to give Betty a big cuddle. Together they put the quiz away and Betty smiled again. The end. +Once upon a time there was a brave pirate. He was very lively and loved to go all around the sea. He had lots of fun swimming and sailing in his boat. + +One day, he came to a new island. He was excited to explore and find out what the island was like. + +But when he arrived, he was a bit scared. He was all alone on the island. He didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a friendly voice and it said, "Don't be scared. I can help you explore this island." + +It was a parrot! The parrot flew around the pirate and encouraged him to explore the island. The pirate was so happy and the parrot was so lively. Together, they had lots of fun exploring the island. + +The pirate and the parrot became the best of friends. They explored the island every day and they always had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was feeling very miserable because she had been teased by the other kids at school. + +Lily had a clever idea to make the kids stop teasing her. She took her Dad's razor and leaned over the kitchen counter. + +Lily was very brave, but the razor was very sharp and she was scared. She wanted to be tough like the other kids, so she pressed on. + +Much to her surprise, the razor made her hair very short and spikey. All the kids at school stopped teasing her and Lily was so happy. + +From that day on, Lily felt much more confident and stopped feeling so miserable. She even told her Dad all about her clever plan! +Once, there was a girl named Molly. She was three years old and loved to play in the rain. One day, it was very wet outside and Molly decided to go out. Suddenly, she felt a tickle in her nose, and then...sneeze! Her power was strong and she felt her body shake. Off went Molly's hat - right into a puddle! + +Molly's mum ran out of the house and put her hat back on her head. Then she said, "Let's go back inside and get you warm and dry!" So Molly and her mum went back inside and Molly drank some hot chocolate and put on her warmest pajamas. + +The next day, the sun was shining and everything outside was dry. Molly got to play in the sunshine and enjoyed it very much. She never forgot her wonderful sneeze - and still wears her hat when it's wet outside! +There was a lively girl named Lucy. One day, she was walking around her neighborhood and saw a magnet. It was small and strong. She was interested in the magnet - she wondered what it could do. + +Lucy was brave. She decided to dare to see what would happen if she picked up the magnet. She cautiously picked it up and felt its strength. She was amazed! + +She then placed it next to other items in her house and watched as the magnet pulled them closer. She had so much fun using the magnet to bring things together. + +Lucy was so proud of herself for having the courage to dare to try something new. She was so proud of her discovery! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Maria. She was so happy and enjoyed playing with her favourite doll. + +One day, Maria decided to put the doll away in a special box. She knew it was a fragile doll, so she wanted to keep it safe and make sure nothing bad happened to it. She was very careful as she put it away. + +Then Maria grabbed a special key and locked the box. This made her feel very happy as she knew the doll would be safe. She put the key in her pocket and skipped away. + +The next morning Maria came back to check on her doll. She opened the box and then she saw it - her doll was safe and smiling. She had made a very clever decision to lock the box! +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Mia. She was three years old and loved to spin around and around. One day, Mia was spinning happily in the garden when suddenly she tripped over a lump of pasta! Mia was so surprised as she had never seen pasta outside before. + +Mia picked up the pasta and quickly put it in a pot of boiling water. She stirred and stirred until the pasta was done. However, when Mia tried to eat the pasta, it was too tough! She couldn't even bite into it! + +Mia began to cry. But then she had an idea! She ran back to the garden and quickly spun around and around. When she stopped spinning, the pasta had become softer! + +Mia was so delighted, she quickly ate up all the soft pasta and went back to spinning around and around. She spun until the sun went down, finally feeling full and happy. +Once there was a boy. He was happy and filled with joy. He had a special mask to wear when he went outside. It was a deep red colour and had smiling eyes. Every day the boy would put on his mask and take a walk in the park. He looked at the birds, waved at the trees, and smiled at the sun. + +The boy felt so excited when he had his mask on. He loved when he could feel the sunshine on his face and feel the breeze on his cheeks. It was like he was a different person. Every day his joy felt deeper and deeper. + +On one special day, the boy felt even more special. He wore his mask all day and watched the clouds in the sky. He got filled with so much joy that he wanted to spread it to everyone in the park. So, he put on his special mask and danced around, just filled with happiness. Everyone in the park was filled with joy too, just like the boy! +Once there was a boy named Bob. Bob liked to play with his toys at the playground. He was so excited to go and explore. + +One day, Bob was packing his favorite toy, a car, and a smoke came out of the engine. Bob was surprised and started to get impatient. + +He ran to his mom and asked, "Mommy what's that smoke?" His mom smiled and said, "It's ok Bob, sometimes toys get tired and need a rest." + +So Bob carefully put the car back in his bag and decided to go and play in the sandbox instead. He smiled, packed up his bag, and ran off to the playground, eager to have some fun. +Once upon a time, there was a lucky green frog. He wanted to organize a special surprise for his friends, so he hopped around looking for things to put together. + +He found some beetles with big wings to fly in the sky and some worms with wiggling tails to wriggle underground. He also found a friendly bee and colourful flowers. + +The green frog organized all the creatures and the flowers together to make a beautiful garden. Then he invited all his friends to come and enjoy it. Everyone had so much fun with the colourful butterflies and buzzing bees. + +Finally, everyone thanked the lucky green frog for organizing such a wonderful surprise. They had a wonderful time, and from that day on, the frog was known as the Organizing Frog! +Once upon a time there was a town. It was a peaceful town. In the middle of the town there was a big park. People from all over the town came to the park to relax. Everyone in the town liked the park because it was peaceful and quiet. + +One day, a group of people wanted to make the park even more special. They wanted to display something they had made. So they set up a special place in the park and put up their display. It was beautiful! + +The people in the town were so happy. They had never seen anything like it before. Every day, people from the town came to the park to see the display. Soon the park was a very popular place! Everyone in the town was very proud of the display and how it made the park even more peaceful and special. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy. They were proud of their little girl. One day, the little girl wanted to go on an adventure. She ran outside, giggling and jumping around. + +Suddenly, something very exciting appeared! It was a big, tall tree. Its branches stretched out like welcoming arms and in its trunk was a hole that a little girl could fit through. + +The little girl climbed into the hole and looked around. She saw a beautiful lake and a Palm tree. She ran as fast as she could and touched its leaves. They felt so soft in her little hands, like a soft blanket. + +The little girl was so proud that she had discovered this wonderful Palm. She hugged it tightly. To her, it was like a big hug from all the family. + +The little girl walked back home, still feeling proud of her discovery. From then on, she went back to the Palm tree every day to hug it again, and she felt like the luckiest child in the world. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lisa. She got a special tool from her Grandma for her birthday. The tool was bright and made funny noises. + +Every day she would use her tool to do different things. She loved her tool. + +One day it started to rain outside, so Lisa decided to stay in and use her tool inside. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside her window. + +When Lisa looked out of the window, she saw a giant rainbow. She was so happy! She knew that rainbows usually mean a peaceful moment. + +She went outside and received the most beautiful view. Everywhere she looked she could see the rainbow in the sky. She smiled and thought to herself that she was so lucky to receive such a peaceful gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who was very curious. She was always asking lots of questions and wanted to know about everything in the world! + +One day, Sarah asked her mommy what a university was. Her mommy explained that a university was a big place where people went to learn lots of new things and have adventures! Sarah was so curious she could hardly wait to find out more. + +Sarah imagined all sorts of fun things that people did at a university. She imagined playing with funny toys and going on exciting adventures - she couldn't wait! She wanted to know everything there was to know about universities. + +One day, Sarah's mommy showed her pictures of some universities and explained all about them. Sarah was so excited to learn all the new things about universities. + +The end. +The big boy wanted to measure some juice. He grabbed the original container and reached for his ruler. He carefully lined up the ruler and began measuring the juice. It was just the right amount he needed! + +The big boy wanted to drink the juice. He opened the original container and poured the juice into a cup. He took a sip and smiled. It was the best juice ever! + +The big boy wanted to share the juice. He put the original container back in the refrigerator. Then he added a few cups to the tray and carried it into the living room. His little brother, sister and mom were waiting. They laughed and drank the juice together. Everyone agreed it was the best juice ever. Yum! +Gina and Joe were two friends. They wanted to fly a kite! Gina said, "Let's go out and fly a kite!" Joe said, "I dare you!" So, they went out to an open field. The sky was bright and blue and the air was fine. + +Gina and Joe looked for the kite. It was red and blue and had long strings. Gina and Joe untangled the strings and ran with it. They laughed and ran faster and faster. The kite started to fly in the wind! + +Gina and Joe were very happy! They watched the kite go higher and higher. It was so exciting! After a while, they came back home. Gina and Joe had a lot of fun, and they both said, "Let's do that again!" +Once upon a time, there was a bird who liked to sing. His songs were so nice that everyone wanted to listen. One day, the bird had an idea. He wanted to take a long journey, so he could sing for even more people. + +He flew and flew until he came to a big river. The river was wide and deep, and he couldn't fly across. So he asked some fish to give him a ride. The fish said yes, and soon the bird was on the other side. + +The bird kept hopping and singing until he came to a gate. A guard was standing there, very alert. The guard asked the bird where he was going, and the bird answered with a song. The guard was so impressed that he gave the bird a special pass. + +The bird thanked the guard and kept hopping and singing until he had reached his destination. Everywhere he went, people smiled and listened to his beautiful songs. Everyone was happy when the bird finished his journey. +Once there was a girl called Millie. She was three years old and loved to play outside. One day, Millie decided to go for a walk. Millie could see a big tree, so she decided to go and explore. As Millie got closer, she saw a long, shiny chain dangling from the branches. Millie shouted with excitement as she saw a yummy, ripe apple hanging from the chain. + +Millie immediately tried to grab the apple but it was too high. Millie tried to climb the tree, but she was too small. She then thought of a great idea and shouted "Mommy, can you help me get the apple please!" + +Mommy was busy in the garden, but she heard Millie and rushed to help. She gave Millie a little boost so she could reach the chain, then Millie got the apple off with ease. Millie smiled and thanked her mommy, then went back inside and enjoyed her yummy apple. +Once upon a time, there lived a young panda in the forest. Every day, he would play games and climb trees. + +One day, the panda heard a loud sound. He looked up and saw a hunter with his gun. The hunter aimed his gun at the panda and shouted, "Shoot!" + +The hunter fired his gun, but the panda was quick enough to run away. He rolled and jumped out of the way, just in time to avoid the shooter's bullet. + +The panda was very scared, but he knew he was safe. The hunter had missed him, and he lived to play another day. + +From then on, the young panda was very careful. He would always watch out for hunters and look for a safe place to hide. He knew he had been lucky this time, but he didn't want to have a close call like that ever again. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Rollo. He was loyal and very friendly. Every day, Rollo would scatter around the yard, chasing birds and butterflies. He would roll around in the grass and bark at all the other animals that he saw. + +One day, Rollo heard something special. He looked up and saw a man walking towards him. The man had a big bag of treats in his hands. Rollo was so excited. He quickly went to the man and licked his hands. + +The man gave Rollo a treat and patted his head. Then he gave Rollo another treat and said, "You are very loyal Rollo, thank you for being my best friend!" Rollo was very happy. He looked up at the man and wagged his tail. + +Then, the man opened the bag of treats and scattered them around the yard. Rollo quickly chased after each one, catching every last one. It was a great day for Rollo and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a rhinoceros who lived in the jungle. He loved to play with his friends. One day, he decided to try something new. He looked around and spotted a strange flower in the grass. He decided to eat it. Suddenly, the rhinoceros started to shrink! He became so small that his friends didn't even recognize him. He felt so embarrassed. + +The little rhinoceros ran away and hid in a bush. He stayed there until nightfall, when he started to grow back to his normal size. When the sun came up, he was back to his original size and his friends were so happy to see him again. + +From that day on, the rhinoceros was careful never to eat strange things he found in the jungle! +Once there was a small sausage. He lived in a kitchen drawer. One day he wanted to take a trip. He said goodbye to his friends and jumped out of the drawer. He rolled and rolled until he dropped in the garden. + +He was happy to explore the garden. He saw a small pond and little ladybugs. But he soon felt hungry. He started to look for something to eat. He found some yummy flowers, but then he noticed something special. + +It was a small piece of sausage. He was so excited. He quickly jumped onto the sausage and started to eat. He was so happy that he dropped off to sleep. + +The next morning, he woke up and felt full and happy. He thanked the small piece of sausage and said goodbye to the garden. Then he roll and roll back to the kitchen drawer, happy to be home. +Little Jack loved to joke. He would make funny faces and pretend he was a clown for his parents. One day, his parents took him to the park and he saw some boys playing together. Jack wanted to join their game and make them laugh, but they were very rough. + +Jack tried to joke, but the boys ignored him. They were too busy running around and shouting. Suddenly, Jack tripped over and fell to the ground. He started to cry and said he was in trouble. + +The boys stopped playing and came over to see what was wrong. One of them said they were sorry they had been so rough and offered to help Jack up. When he was standing again, the boys asked Jack to tell them a joke. + +Jack was so happy that he shared lots of jokes with the boys. They all laughed and said that he was really funny. Jack was relieved that he had been able to turn the rough situation into something fun. +Once there was a little girl named Kitty. She was three years old and she loved to use her finger when she thought. She thought a lot. She thought of all the things she wanted to do and see. + +One day, Kitty saw a butterfly and she thought it was so beautiful. She wanted to catch it so she put out her finger like a net. She was so excited when it landed on her finger! + +Kitty was so happy. She thought it was the perfect butterfly and she wanted to keep it forever. But after a few minutes, it flew away. + +Kitty was sad but she thought it was also perfect that the butterfly could fly away. She knew other little kids could have the same wonderful experience that she did. + +Kitty smiled. She knew that her special finger thinking was really the perfect thing! +Once there was a family who had a pet. The pet was a puppy, and it was very small. The family loved their pet very much. + +One day, the family went for a walk in the woods. But the pet followed them by accident. + +The family knew it would be dangerous for the pet, so they tried to prevent it from following them. But the pet was too fast and it caught up with them. + +The family felt very worried and sad, but they knew that if they were careful and paid attention, nothing bad would happen. They were not ignorant, and they knew that they had to be careful. + +The family took the pet home safely, and they all hugged it tightly. From that day on, they were extra careful to prevent the pet from following them whenever they went out. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to write. Everywhere she went, she had her pen and paper. One day, she saw a big white swan. She stopped to watch it, and was so amazed. She wanted to write about the swan, so she sat down and wrote. + +She wrote about the swan's long neck and calm nature. She wrote about how the swan glided through the water. She even wrote about how the swan looked so peaceful. But then she noticed something else. The swan had a bitter look in its eyes. + +The little girl wondered why the swan might have this look. She thought and thought, until she realized that the swan was lonely. The little girl knew that she could help. + +So, she reached into her bag and found a pen and paper. She wrote a letter to the swan. She wrote telling it that she was its friend, and that its loneliness would be gone forever. + +The swan read the letter, and the bitter look in its eyes slowly faded away. The swan and the little girl became friends, and soon the swan was no longer lonely. The little girl was happy that she was able to help the swan feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Susie who loved to eat her vegetables. Every day she ate something different, like carrots, potatoes, and broccoli. + +One morning, her mother asked her to eat a new vegetable. Susie looked at it and sighed. She didn't want to try it. Her mother strongly encouraged her to take a bite, but Susie was still worried that she wouldn't like it. + +Finally, after much pleading from her mother, Susie obediently picked up her fork and took a small bite. To her surprise, it was delicious! She finished the whole bowl and asked for more. Her mother smiled and gave her a hug. + +The moral of the story is sometimes it pays off to be obedient and try new things. +Once, there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old, and he was so excited to visit his Grandma who lived far away. He had heard lots of stories of her and he could hardly wait to make the trip. + +On the drive to Grandma's house, Jack looked out the window and saw a thick forest pass by. He imagined what forest creatures could be in there, how amazing it would be to explore and make new friends. + +When Jack got there, he was surprised to see how thick Grandma's hug was. He could feel her love all around him, and knew he was home. + +Grandma had a lot of things to show Jack: a garden to explore, a den to play in and lots of goodies to make. Jack worked hard to make Grandma's visit special. He made a necklace of colorful pebbles, a fort with chairs and blankets, and playdough cupcakes. Grandma was so happy with Jack's visit! + +Jack and Grandma shared lots of hugs, laughs and stories. Jack's heart felt so full. When it was time to go, his grandma gave him a thick hug and thanked him for the visit. + +Jack and his family drove back home feeling happy and full of love. Jack knew he would make many more visits to Grandma's house. +Once upon a time there was a very modest boy. He was very kind and gentle, and always included his little friends when playing. + +One day the boy decided he wanted to do something nice for all his friends. He put together a special surprise and invited all his friends to come and see it. + +When they arrived, everyone was excited to find out what the surprise was. The boy gave everyone a big reward – it included a toy, some sweets, and a special hug from the boy. + +Everyone was so happy with the reward and thanked the boy for being so kind and including them. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a fierce taxi driver. He drove his taxi around town. He drove it very fast and his customers loved his speed. He also loved to whistle. He whistled as he drove all around town. He was the most popular taxi driver. + +One day, a 3 year old named Bobby saw the taxi driver. Bobby wanted to be just like the taxi driver and learn how to whistle. So, Bobby asked the taxi driver to teach him how to whistle. + +The taxi driver was so happy that Bobby wanted to learn. He showed Bobby how to press his lips together and whistle fast. Bobby tried very hard and eventually he was able to whistle! He was so happy! He thanked the taxi driver and went home. + +Since that day, Bobby never stops whistling. Everywhere he goes, he whistles and everyone loves it. His friends even ask him to teach them how to whistle. Bobby is the best whistler in town thanks to the fierce taxi driver! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Kate. She was very happy because her mum said she could join a club. Every week she would go to the club and do lots of fun things with her friends. + +At the club, they would play games and draw pictures. They laughed and sang songs. But the best part was when they went on tight rope walks. They had to stand on a rope and be very careful. Kate was very brave and the club loved watching her. + +At the end of the week, Kate said goodbye to her friends and went home. She couldn't wait to return to the club where she could do all her favourite things again! +One day, the sky was cloudy. Big drops of water started falling from the sky. This was called rain. + +Sammy loved the rain. He grabbed his yellow raincoat and went outside to play. He laughed and spun around in circles, as the rain pelted his face. + +When it was time for lunch, Sammy's mom made him a meal. He was so excited. He ate it quickly and went back outside. + +This time, Sammy was feeling adventurous. He grabbed his red umbrella and went walking in the rain. He splashed through the puddles and sang silly songs. + +He was having so much fun, Sammy forgot how long he had been out there. Before long, it was dark outside. Sammy ran back inside. + +He was wet, but he was happy. He had had an adventurous day in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Maria. She went to a special store to buy a spell. + +At the store, she saw a book with a calm blue cover. She knew it had a special spell inside. She bought the spell and was very excited. + +Maria opened the book and looked at the spell written inside. It said, "Close your eyes and whisper the words, 'Happily calm and merry.'" +Maria closed her eyes and whispered the words. She felt happy and peaceful. + +The next day, when Maria faced a tough situation, she remembered the spell and it made her feel calmer and made the situation better. + +From then on, Maria always remembered the spell and it gave her the courage to do whatever she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She was very small and wore a pretty dress. She dreamed about playing in a big field with lots of other children. + +One day Amy was walking with her mommy and she saw a big field in the distance. It was filled with bright yellow flowers and the sun was shining. She was so happy! + +Amy ran across the field with excitement. The flowers were so beautiful and she was having so much fun. But then she realized the ground was very thin and she fell down. She was sad and started to cry. + +Just then her mommy ran across the field to help her. She picked up Amy in her arms and hugged her tightly. It made Amy feel safe. She wiped away her tears and smiled. + +"Let's go home Amy," said her mommy. + +But Amy wanted to stay a bit longer. She wanted to feel the sunshine and look at the pretty flowers. So she looked up into the sky and hoped that maybe one day she could come back to the field again. +Jim wanted a yummy snack, so he split two apples between his body and his mum's. His mum smiled and thanked him. She said it was yummy! Jim felt very happy that he was able to share his snack with his mum and make her happy. + +As he was eating his apple, he noticed his mum was splitting her apple in half. She was giving one half to Jim's little brother. Jim was so excited that he could share his yummy snack with his mummy and his brother. + +He suddenly had an idea, so he split the other half of his apple into two pieces. One piece he gave to his baby sister, and the other he put aside to share later. His family was happy to share the yummy snack, and Jim was content that everyone had a special treat. They all shared the yummy apple slices and thanked Jim for the snack. +John was very excited. He was going on a trip and he was going to stay in a hotel. He packed all his clothes and he was ready to go. + +John got in the car and the car started to move. He waved goodbye to his friends and family. After a long drive, the family arrived at the hotel. + +They went inside the hotel and it looked very nice. There were a lot of people, but it was very quiet. John was amazed. + +John's dad noticed John looking around and he said, "Let me show you around the hotel". Dad lifted John up and carried him around the hotel. + +John saw all the normal things like the lobby and the reception desk. He saw the guests in the restaurant and he saw the swimming pool. + +John loved being carried around the hotel and he was very excited for the rest of the trip. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had to do some work every day. He didn't like it very much because it made him sad and he felt gloomy. One day, he decided he didn't want to do his work no more. So, he stood up, put his hands together and bowed very low in front of his mommy. + +His mommy smiled and asked him if he wanted to do something else instead. The little boy nodded, so his mommy took him outside. Together, they ran and laughed and played with the butterflies. The little boy smiled and his gloomy feeling disappeared. + +The sun was shining as the mommy and son walked home. When they got back, the mommy said that it was almost time for the little boy to do his work. But she said he didn't have to do it all at once – he could take a few breaks in between and have some fun! The little boy agreed and he felt happy again. + +From then on, the little boy knew that he could take a break once in a while, to do something that made him happy. Whenever he was feeling gloomy, he would take a few minutes to bow down and thank his mommy for understanding. +Lucy was a happy 3 year old who loved to play in the backyard. Every day she would run around and explore the grass, flowers, and trees. She watched the butterflies fly and the birds sing. + +Whenever her mom called her for lunch and dinner, Lucy was always cheerful and ran back quickly. After lunch and dinner, she would go back outside to play. + +One day, Lucy made friends with a little rabbit in the backyard. They would play together and learn new games every day. Lucy was so excited, she would show off her new game to her mom every evening. + +Her mom was so proud of her. She thanked the little rabbit for helping Lucy learn new things. But soon, winter arrived and Lucy had to say goodbye to her little friend. + +Even though the days were much colder, Lucy was still cheerful. She looked forward to the next spring so she could meet her little rabbit friend again and learn more new games. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Mark. He was a very curious little boy who loved exploring. His favorite thing to do was to climb into his father's big, open vehicle. He thought it was so special and exciting that he could fit inside and explore. + +One day Mark was in the vehicle when his dad noticed him. Mark's dad said, "Let's go for a drive Mark!" Mark was so excited. They drove around the neighbourhood and Mark got to look out the big open window and see all the different things. + +Mark and his dad stopped at a park to get out and play. Mark ran around, playing with the other kids and exploring the big open space. When they got back into the vehicle, Mark felt so happy and excited from the amazing adventure. He excitedly said, "Let's go again, daddy!" and his dad said, "Of course!" +One day, there was a little boy named Billy. He was excited because he was going to his grandparents' house. + +When they got to the house, his grandpa was waiting outside working on a machine. Billy wanted to help, so he asked if he could. Grandpa said yes and showed him how to do it. + +Billy started working on the machine, but he was having trouble making it work. Grandpa said he needed to be more regular, so he kept insisting that Billy work on the machine the same way each time. + +After a few tries, Billy was able to do it! Grandpa was very proud and gave him a big hug. Billy was so happy! He learned an important lesson about being regular when it comes to fixing machines. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie. She lived in a big city and today she was visiting the park. She skipped and ran around looking at everything. Then she saw something strange at the end of the park – a big statue standing on a pedestal. + +Millie went closer and was very excited to see it. But when she looked closely, the statue seemed like it was sad. As she touched it, something terrible happened – the statue began to move! + +The statue revealed that it was actually a monster. It had big black eyes, five horns and sharp teeth. Millie was scared and started to scream. + +But just then, a group of people arrived from the city to save Millie. The people used magic to make the monster disappear and there was peace once again. + +Millie was so relieved and she hugged the people for saving her. She never forgot the terrible statue and the scary monster it revealed. +Once upon a time, there was a great march. Everyone was excited and ready to start. They all lined up and began to jog. They ran for a long time and everybody felt good. + +They kept going until they reached a big hill. Everyone started to feel tired, but they kept going. They jogged up the hill and it felt great to reach the top. + +When they arrived at the top, they saw the most amazing thing. A huge rainbow in the sky! Everyone stopped jogging and gasped in amazement. + +They hurried to the bottom of the hill and started to march together. It was a great feeling to march with all their friends. They sang and shouted in joy. + +When they arrived back where they started, everybody was exhausted but very happy. They all hugged each other to say goodbye and promised to do the great march again very soon. +Once there was a little girl who went to preschool. She had a big day that day and was very busy. When she arrived, her teacher had put a big blackboard on the wall. She called all the children to the front of the room. She told them that it was time to learn their letter of the day. + +The little girl was so excited! She knew that she could learn something new that day. Her teacher told her it was the letter B. She sung out loud the sound of the letter. The teacher wrote the B on the blackboard and asked the children to trace the letters with their fingers. + +Everyone was so busy tracing their letter that no one made a sound. The little girl was so proud of herself. She could make the letter B on the blackboard like the rest of the children. She made the letter B just like the teacher showed them. She was so happy to show her new skill to her teacher and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abigail. She was three years old. Today was special, because she was going to brush her hair with a new comb. + +Abigail loved the comb. She opened the box and took it out. It was yellow, and had lots of little teeth all along the edge. + +Abigail put the comb to her head and started to brush her hair. She moved the comb around, spreading the teeth through her hair. + +When she was finished, Abigail looked in the mirror and smiled. Her hair was so soft and smooth. She felt cozy, like she was wrapped in a warm blanket. + +Abigail's mom then made her a special dinner. It was a turkey sandwich, full of delicious, tasty stuffing. Abigail enjoyed every bite of it. + +She was happy that she had such a nice day. The comb made her hair feel nice, and the sandwich tasted so good. Life was good. +Once there was a dolphin who was very happy. She lived in the ocean and loved to go exploring. She swam through the coral and around the rocks looking for friends and treasures. On her adventures she saw lots of fish and even a few sharks. One day as she was swimming she met a new friend. It was a crab! The crab and the dolphin were very happy to meet each other. The dolphin decided to stay and play with her new friend for the rest of the day. They ran and hopped and splashed about in the water. They had so much fun together. Finally, it was time for the dolphin to go so she said goodbye to the crab and headed off on her way. She was filled with happiness and excitement for her next adventure. +Jody loved to play in the park. She had so much fun running around and playing. One day, Jody saw some mail by the park bench. She picked it up and looked at it. It was a big, thick envelope. Jody was curious. She opened the envelope to see what it was. Inside the envelope, she found some slimy stuff. It was disgusting! Jody wanted to know what it was. She peeked inside and saw that it was small bugs. She quickly closed the envelope and dropped it on the ground. + +Jody realized that the envelope was someone's mail. She was confused why someone would send slimy bugs in the mail. She decided she would bring it to mommy to ask her why the bugs were in the mail. She quickly put the envelope back into the park bench and ran off. + +When Jody got home, she asked her mom why someone would send slimy bugs in the mail. Her mom said some people work with slimy bugs, like scientists. + +So Jody figured that someone must have forgotten to put their slimy bugs back in the mailbox and instead they got delivered by accident. Jody thought it was very strange and a bit disgusting, but she was happy to know why the slimy bugs were in the mail. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who owned a grumpy umbrella. The umbrella was very grumpy and it always wanted to stay inside. The girl took the umbrella outside but it didn't want to open up. + +The girl wanted to play in the rain but the umbrella was so grumpy it wouldn't let her. But then the girl said a magic word. She said "please!" and the umbrella opened up and they both got to play in the rain. + +The girl and the umbrella jumped around, ran and danced in the rain and they both had such a great time. Not only did the girl have fun in the rain but the umbrella was happier too. + +From that day on, the umbrella was no longer grumpy and it enjoyed going outside with the girl. They both shared happy days together, playing in the rain and having a magical time. +One day a harmless sailor came to the shore. He looked around and saw a little girl. She was a very curious three year old. + +The sailor asked the girl, "What's your name?" + +The girl smiled and answered, "My name is Annie!" + +The sailor said, "That's a lovely name! Do you want to come with me on my boat?" + +Annie nodded her head yes. She had heard about boat rides and wanted to try one. + +The sailor and Annie hopped aboard the boat and sailed away. They went on the boat for a long time and the sailor showed her how to use the ropes and sails. + +When the boat docked, Annie thanked the sailor for teaching her all about sailing. She waved goodbye and ran back home, excited to tell her family about her adventure. +John was a very big boy. He liked to play every day. One day, he heard a noise outside and he decided to go and see what it was. When he opened the door, he saw his big sister skating. She was skating so fast around the driveway. + +John was amazed. He wanted to skate too, but he wasn't sure if he could manage it. He watched his sister for a few minutes and then he decided to try. + +He got on the skateboard and managed to stay up. He was so happy! He followed his sister around the driveway, copying all the turns and tricks that she was doing. + +John kept skateboarding for hours until it was time for dinner. His big sister had been so helpful and encouraged him all the way. He was now a much better skater and he was really proud of himself. +Mama was busy preparing for the day. In her hand she held a spark, which glowed brightly. She slowly moved her hands around the room, filling it with the spark. + +Soon Papa arrived and they began to work together. He helped her to lift a heavy box and place it in the middle of the room. + +Mama opened the box and they looked inside. Inside was full of colourful colours and many different shapes. + +Mama and Papa worked together to prepare the colourful pieces and create something special. Together they made a picture of a beautiful rainbow in the sky. + +It was so beautiful when they finished, that Mama and Papa hugged each other. They were so proud of their work! +Once there was a noisy pill. It was so noisy that it made everyone around it unhappy. One day, a kid found the pill and was very curious about what it was. He decided to pick it up, but as soon as he touched it, the pill disappeared. The kid was sad that the pill disappeared, but also very excited. He had never seen anything like it before. + +The kid kept looking around the house to find the noisy pill, but it didn't want to be found. He searched everywhere, but the pill had disappeared and he couldn't find it. + +The kid was starting to give up when he heard a noise coming from the living room. He ran in, and there was the noisy pill, all safe and sound! He was so happy and he decided to keep it in a special place. From then on, he never let the pill disappear, and it never made anyone unhappy ever again. +Mummy was sitting with her little girl who had just learned how to talk. She wanted to explain something to her daughter. Mummy pointed to her own mouth and said, "This is my lip." She then pointed to her daughter's mouth and said, "This is your lip". + +Her daughter touched the lip and said, "It's brown!" Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, that's right. Your lip is brown and my lip is brown too." + +Mummy then explained that everyone's lips are different - some people have pink lips, some people have red lips and some people have brown lips. + +The little girl smiled and said, "I like my brown lip." Mummy was very proud of her daughter and gave her a big hug. +Once there was a small girl who went to visit her grandma. When the girl arrived, the grandma smiled and asked her, "What would you like to do today?" + +The girl thought for a moment and then smiled and said, "Can I decorate the tree?" + +The grandma nodded, and she gave the girl all the ornaments from her box. They were all so small and pretty. The girl carefully chose one ornament and hung it on the tree. When she was done, she stepped back and smiled. + +The girl's grandma asked her, "Do you like it?" + +The girl answered with a big smile, "Yes, I do!" +Once upon a time, there was a spider. It was tired from a long day of running and climbing. It wanted to have a rest. It scrambled up a tree and found a nice nook. It was about to close its eyes when a big gust of wind blew by and knocked it off the tree. + +The spider was frustrated and kept trying to find a spot to rest. Eventually, it spotted an old tree stump and quickly crawled to it. The little spider felt a bit safer around the big stump. + +As the spider was closing its eye, it felt something tickling on its back! It opened its eyes and saw a big black spider in front of it. The spider was so scared, it quickly scurried back and forth unable to shake the big spider away. + +But soon, it felt a pair of hands gently brushing away the spider. The kind person let the frightened spider run away and find a safe place to rest. The spider felt relieved and found a cozy nook in a nearby bush. Finally, the spider was able to close its eyes and rest. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jake. Jake was only three years old and he loved to explore and discover new things. + +One day, Jake was playing in his garden when he saw something hanging from a tree. He decided to take a closer look and he saw that it was a smelly yellow balloon. He wondered where it had come from. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise inside the house. He went inside and saw lots of people in white coats. He wondered what they were doing, so he asked one of them what was going on. The person told him that they were there to do an operation on his mum. + +Jake was very sad that his mum was poorly. He stayed in the house and waited until they finished the operation. When they were finished, they all said goodbye and left the house. His mum was now feeling much better. + +Jake was so relieved to have his mum back to full health. He said to himself "I will never forget this experience and I am so glad that my mum is ok". +Once upon a time, there was a harmless pen. It sat on the table all day long and never moved. One day, the pen had an idea. It wanted to explore the world! So, the pen decided to remove itself from the table. + +It was a big adventure for the pen! It rolled around on the floor, greeting the dog, saying hello to the chairs and even saying goodbye to the table. + +After a few hours, the pen decided that it was time to go back home. So, it carefully removed itself from the floor and found its way back to the table. + +The pen was very happy with its adventure! It had seen so much, and it now knew much more about the world. From then on, the pen was never too scared to remove itself from the table. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to play. She was always looking for something new to try and one day she saw a hoop. She was excited and wanted to try it out. She found the hoop and started to play with it. It was really fun! + +Meanwhile, a boy saw the girl playing with the hoop. He came over to help her. He showed her how to make the hoop spin around her body. The girl was so happy! She smiled and thanked the boy. + +The two of them kept playing with the hoop, spinning it around and laughing. They were very playful. The boy was so impressed with the girl's skill. She was able to make the hoop move very fast! + +The boy and the girl had so much fun playing with the hoop. The girl was so happy to have someone to help her. The boy was glad to be able to give her an enjoyable experience. They both had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved the seasons, but spring was her favorite. She liked to go outside and jump around in the warm sunshine. + +One day, the girl was feeling especially dizzy. She wobbled over to the grass and fell onto her bottom. She thought it felt nice to sit in the sun and relax. + +Suddenly, the girl noticed a colourful butterfly floating in the air above her. She sat and watched the butterfly flutter around for a long time. + +The sun was beginning to set, so the girl got up and carefully made her way back inside. Her head was still spinning, but she felt much better now that she had taken some time to sit. +The morning was sunny and warm. Davey was running outside to play with his friends. Suddenly, he was slapped on the back by his mom. Davey was very guilty and sad. He had forgotten to brush his teeth. His mom said that he had to do it before he went outside. So Davey went inside the house and brushed his teeth. After that, he felt much better and ran outside again. Davey and his friends had a lot of fun playing until it was time to go home. Davey was happy that he had a good morning! +Once upon a time there was an old bench. It was very fragile, so everybody had to be very gentle when they sat on it. One day, a little bird landed on the bench. It started to act funny and bounced around. It hopped on one end of the bench and then to the other. It was so funny to watch that the people who saw it started to laugh. The little bird was so delighted with all the attention that it kept on acting. It became so excited, it almost flew off the bench! The people watching it scolded the little bird for being so playful with the old and fragile bench. The bird realised its mistake and flew away. It learnt to be gentle with the old things. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house. One gloomy evening, he felt a chill in the air and he started to shiver. + +He wrapped himself with a blanket, but it did nothing to keep away the cold. He looked around the room and saw that everything was dark and quiet outside. + +The old man shivered again and knew that he had to find a way to stay warm. He looked around and found a lot of wood in his backyard. + +He worked hard and built a fire and soon, the old man felt the warmth from the fire. The old man was happy and he stopped shivering. + +The old man and his big house were warm and cozy now and he enjoyed the rest of the evening without feeling cold. +The little boy loved dinosaurs. He liked to pretend he was a dinosaur, running around his house and making roaring noises. + +One day, the boy wanted to go and find a real dinosaur. He wanted to see it, touch it and even give it a hug! But, sadly, he couldn't find one anywhere. + +So, he decided to ask his teacher at school. His teacher was very busy, but she said she knew just the place. She said an old friend of hers had many different kinds of dinosaurs. + +The little boy was very excited! He packed up a bag and ran all the way to the friend's house. But, sadly, when he got there, all the dinosaurs were gone. + +The little boy felt very sad. He had missed his chance to see the dinosaurs and he knew that he might never have the same opportunity again. But at least he tried – and he will always remember the moment he wanted to say 'hello' to a real dinosaur. +Once upon a time, there was a sailor. He was going on a big adventure across the sea. But he needed help! He asked his friends to lend him their boat so he could go on the journey. + +They said yes, but warned him that the sea can be a scary place. The sailor was brave and determined to go, so he took the boat and set sail. + +The sailor left the shore, and started sailing across the big and scary sea. He made it all the way to the other side of the ocean, and had a wonderful journey. + +When the sailor reached the other side, he thanked his friends for lending him the boat. He promised to take good care of it, and everyone was very happy. +Once there was a little girl named Sara. She was three years old and loved to play. One day she was playing outside when an alarm started ringing. Sara was frightened and started to cry. + +Her mommy came running out and asked her what was wrong. Sara said that the alarm frightened her and she was scared. Her mommy smiled, hugged her and kissed her forehead. She said everything was going to be okay. + +Sara felt much better and the alarm stopped. She wiped away her tears and hugged her mommy again. Mommy said it was time to go inside and hugged her again. Mommy said that all the alarms were just a reminder to be safe. + +Sara smiled and kissed her mommy. She said she was ready to go inside and play now. Sara and her mommy went inside, and Sara was no longer frightened. She smiled and hugged her mommy again. +Once upon a time there was a pretty flower. Every day it opened its petals to face the sun. It was so happy to be alive! + +One day a strong wind came and blew the petals of the flower far away. The flower felt so sad and lost all its colour. Its little face felt so cold and lifeless. + +But then, something amazing happened! A bee flew by and kissed the flower. Suddenly its little face bloomed with life! All the petals burst into colour again, bringing the flower back to life. + +The flower was so happy! It learnt that even when things seem dead, there is always hope and a chance for new life. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny wanted to go on a long journey. + +So, the bunny took a deep breath and hopped on her way. After a while, she arrived at a long tunnel. The tunnel was very dark and the bunny was scared. + +But, she thought about all the fun things she'd do when she arrived at the other end. So, she hopped and hopped and hopped. + +Finally, after a long time, she arrived at the end of the tunnel. The bunny was so excited, she leapt into the sunshine and glided away! +Once upon a time there was a fierce onion. It was very brave and always looking for an adventure. + +One day, the brave onion decided to climb to the top of the biggest tree in the forest. It climbed and climbed but then, all of a sudden, it started to slip. The onion fell from the tree and landed on the forest floor with a quiet thud. + +The brave onion was very sad and a little scared. It looked around for help but couldn't find anyone. Then, from far away, an old man saw the brave onion lying on the ground. The old man went to help the onion and picked it up carefully. + +He looked at it and said: "It is ok brave onion, don't be scared. Nothing bad happened. Now, let's go and find you a safe spot to rest". + +The onion was very happy so it jumped and danced with joy! The old man smiled and took the brave onion to the top of the tallest hill in the forest. They stayed there until the evening and watched the sun go down. The brave onion was so happy. This had been the best adventure ever! +Once there was a little girl who was very hungry. She wanted to eat some food, but her mommy said she had to wait. Then the mommy took a thermometer and checked the little girl's head. She said the little girl had a fever, so she couldn't eat. + +The little girl was so sad and so hungry. She wanted to feel better so she could eat something. The mommy said she was going to get something from the store to help the little girl get better. + +When the mommy came back, she had a special medicine for the little girl. The little girl drank the medicine and then ate a yummy dinner. After dinner, the little girl felt much better. Now she can always feel better and eat when she's feeling hungry. +Once upon a time, there was a planet that was very messy. All the stars and planets around it were so tidy and neat, but this one planet was very messy. + +The planets were angry at the messy planet, because it made the whole universe look bad. So they all agreed to remove the messy planet. + +The planets all worked together to gather all the messy items and put them together in a big pile. Then they used the power of their stars to shoot the pile away! + +The pile went flying and flew all the way to the end of the universe, so that the universe was tidy again. And everyone was happy. + +The end. +Once there was a man who liked to drive. He would go out in his car and drive all around the countryside. One day he saw a long, wooden bridge. He thought it would be fun to drive across it. + +So he got out of his car and started to drive across the bridge. As he drove, he saw the river water below and watched the birds fly by. When he was almost at the end, he saw a huge, tall tree. It was so tall that he had to look up to see the top of it. + +He got out to take a closer look. It was made of thick, solid wood and its bark was rough. He thought it would be fun to climb the tree. He put his foot onto the wooden trunk and began to climb up. He climbed higher and higher until he was all the way at the top. From there, he could see for miles and miles in every direction. + +Finally, he climbed down, got into his car and drove off with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing together in the park, having fun. Suddenly, Jack saw a silly station with a bright sign on it. + +"Hey Jill, what is that?" Jack asked. + +"It's a station," Jill replied. + +"Can we go inside, please?" Jack said. + +Jill smiled and said, "Of course we can! Let's go!" + +So, Jack and Jill walked over to the station and opened the door. Inside was a room full of fun and games! Jack and Jill laughed and played together until it was time to go home. + +"This was so much fun!" Jack said and thanked Jill. + +"Anytime, my friend!" Jill replied. + +They said goodbye and waved to each other. It was a silly station and Jack and Jill had a great time. +Once upon a time, a nosy sausage wanted to go for a walk. So it started to waddle away from its puddle. It wanted to explore the strange world around it. + +The sausage was excited as it started to move through the grass. It saw all kinds of different things like butterflies, beetles and bees. As the sausage kept walking it saw a long dark tunnel. It was scared but it decided to go in. + +When the sausage went into the tunnel, it saw a big surprise. There were lots of other sausages in the tunnel, all happily waddling around! The nosy sausage was so excited. It started to laugh and dance around with them. + +The sausage was having so much fun that it didn't want the day to end. But eventually it was time to go back home to its puddle. So with a big smile on its face, the sausage started the journey home. +Once upon a time, there was a hot day. All the children wanted to play a game but couldn't agree. Some wanted to play tag, some wanted to play hide and seek, but none of them could decide. + +The children got competitive. They all gave their own ideas, but none of them could agree. Then one little girl suggested they all play together. Everyone cheered with joy! + +They all ran out into the hot sunshine, ready to begin their game. They played together and had so much fun! Before they knew it, it was time to go home. + +The children all hugged each other goodbye. They had learned something very important that day- that when you disagree, the best solution is to work together. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny called Zippy. Zippy was a very curious bunny and wanted to explore the world. + +One day, Zippy decided to hop along the path and see what he could find. As he hopped, he suddenly noticed a strange sound zipping past him. Zippy was confused and didn't know what it was. It was a car, and it was going very fast! + +Zippy decided to hop a little closer to see what was going on. He realised that the car was making the sound because of the gas it was using. It also made the car go very quickly! + +Zippy wasn't scared, though, he was excited! Zippy liked the sound the car made while it zoomed past. He hopped around and played with the car and enjoyed the sound it made. + +Zippy had a lot of fun, but he was still confused. He was so curious. He wanted to know why the car moved so quickly and why it made such an interesting sound. +Once there was a little girl who wanted to go to the museum. She asked her Mom, "Please can I go to the museum?". Her Mom said, "Yes, but please be careful and don't do anything foolish. You have to stick together with me or your brother". + +The little girl was very excited to go to the museum and see all the wonderful things. When they arrived, there were lots of things to see and explore. The little girl clapped her hands and skipped around. + +She saw a big dinosaur skeleton and other animals too. She tried to touch a big whale skeleton but her Mom said, "Please don't touch it! It might break!". The little girl said, "OK", and remembered to be careful. + +At the end, the little girl had fun at the museum and learned lots of new things. She was happy that she didn't do anything foolish and was able to enjoy the day. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Cami. She was very tidy and liked to keep her room neat and tidy. One day she decided to do something special. She included some rubs in her tidy routine. She took out a big sheet and spread it on the floor in her bedroom. Then she included some rubs like jelly, honey and syrup. She spread them out on the sheet and rubbed them together with her hands. It felt really nice and tickly! Cami made special shapes in the rubs and it looked really pretty. Once she was finished she folded up the sheet, tidied up the room and enjoyed the lovely scent of honey and jelly! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who lived in a small house. Every day she would make her way down to the nearby pond. + +One day, however, as she got to the pond, she saw a big crack in the ground. The elderly lady started to feel sad, and tears began to form in her eyes. + +The elderly lady started to weep, her tears fell on the ground and created a little puddle. As the puddle became bigger and bigger, the crack in the ground began to get smaller, until it was gone. + +The elderly lady was so happy that she started to jump up and down with joy. From that day on, the pond remained just as it was and the elderly lady continued to go down to the pond every day. +Once upon a time there was a boy named George. He was a very curious boy who loved to explore. He had a favorite toy - a game called chess. It had colorful pieces that looked like tiny people. + +One day George decided to play a game of chess with his toy. He moved the pieces around the board and imagined what each one could do. Suddenly the pieces started to move by themselves. George wondered how that could be. + +George watched as the chess pieces moved about the board. Then he noticed that a big white sheet was slowly covering the pieces. George wondered where the sheet came from. + +When the sheet was finished covering the chess pieces, George noticed a bright light in the distance. He quickly ran over to it. At the end of the light was an old man with a smile. He said he was a distant wizard who wanted to join George's game. + +George and the wizard played a magnificent game of chess. When it was all done, the wizard thanked George and disappeared back into the distant light. + +George and his chess piece toy played many more games after that. He always remembered the distant wizard who watched over him. +Once there was a little bear. He was made of red fur. He loved to play in the woods. Every day he would take a long walk and roll in the grass. + +One day he decided to take a really long walk and he rolled and rolled in the grass. Suddenly a big gust of wind came and blew him away. He rolled and rolled until he could roll no more. + +He looked around and realised that he was in someone else’s yard. Suddenly, a big dog came out of the house. The little bear was so scared he just rolled and rolled away from the dog. The dog chased after him. + +The little bear rolled and rolled as fast as he could. He ran until he saw a huge tree. He rolled under it and the dog couldn’t find him. He was so happy he just lay down and rolled in the soft, red fur. + +Finally, he was safe. The little bear stayed there until he felt brave enough to go back home. He knew that he would never forget the fun he had while rolling in the red fur. +Ben had a new toy. It was a red collar. He had wanted it for a long time. Ben was so excited. He put it on and wore it around his house. + +He ran around and showed it off to everyone. He was proud of his new collar. + It was so bright and shiny. + +But then one day he played too hard and destroyed it. Ben was so sad. He felt like he had done something very wrong. But then his mom reminded him that it was ok to make mistakes. + +His mom said that even though he destroyed the collar, it can still be useful. She explained that they could take it apart and use the pieces to make something else. + +Ben was happy. He was excited to use his collar to make something new. From then on, Ben was careful with his toys. He always wanted to make sure he could use them to make something else. +One day, Bella and her mom went to the beach. Bella was excited because she wanted to swim. While they were there, her mom put up the umbrella to give Bella some shade. Bella saw some kids in the water so she ran to join them. + +Bella put her toes in the water and it felt cold. But Bella was brave and she started to swim in the water. It was so much fun! She swam really fast and laughed. She loved feeling the water move around her. + +After swimming for a while, Bella dried off in the sun and felt warm. Her mom helped her put on her sandals and they went to the beach store. The store was so interesting, it had so many fun things! There were shells, floats, and sweaters. Bella picked out a new swimsuit to wear the next time she came to the beach. + +Bella and her mom were so happy they went to the beach. Bella enjoyed her day swimming in the ocean and looking at all the interesting things. Now she can't wait to go back! +Mommy had a grumpy look on her face. She told Bill he need to find something to do. He saw his gum on the table, and he had a great idea. He needed someplace to chew the gum. + +He looked around the house and saw Daddy in his chair looking grumpy. Bill smiled and asked if he could chew the gum in Daddy's chair. Daddy was grumpy, but said yes. + +Bill opened the gum, and started to chew it. He blew a big bubble, and it went up to the ceiling. Daddy smiled and said Bill was really good at making bubbles. + +When Bill was done with the gum, he needed to get rid of it. He carefully picked it up and put it in the trash can. Then he made sure his hands were clean before giving Daddy a big hug. Daddy was no longer grumpy - he was happy! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Bob. Bob liked to explore. One day he went out to explore a big building. As he walked to the building he felt a little uncomfortable. But he kept going. + +When he got to the building he was surprised! Instead of going in the front door, he found a small door at the back! He opened the door and went in. + +Inside the building was very strange! All the walls were backwards! All the chairs were upside down! And the stairs were all going in the opposite direction! + +Bob realised he had found something special - the building was reversing itself! He quickly ran out before anything else happened. He knew he would never forget the strange and uncomfortable building! +Once upon a time, there was a fancy needle. The needle was very special and liked to go zip zip through cloth. + +One day, the needle wanted to go out and find something fun to do. So, she zipped and zipped until she spotted something fancy. She zipped over to it and saw it was a big, bright woolly blanket. + +The needle was so excited, she couldn't wait to start zipping it up! She knew it was the perfect thing to do. But as she zipped, she realised she needed something else to make it even better. She needed another needle! + +So, the needle zipped off to find a friend. She zipped and zipped until she found another needle. It was the perfect match and they zipped the woolly blanket together until it was all fancy! + +The two needles were so pleased with their work and couldn't stop zipping around together. They had so much fun that they kept zipping together for days. The End. +Once upon a time, a crazy pirate sailed the seas in search of adventure. Every night, the crazy pirate and his crew would raise their flags and sign for good luck! + +The crew enjoyed their travels and sailed for many days until they saw a giant island ahead. The pirate was overjoyed and ordered his ship closer to the shore. + +When they arrived, the crew saw a large rock with strange symbols carved into it. The pirate thought it must be an important sign, so he and his crew hopped onto the rock to take a closer look. + +But before they knew it, the rock came to life and shook fiercely! The crew screamed and rushed back to their ship, too scared to stay. + +The pirate thought the rock must have been magic and laughed. He thought the crazy pirate life was a wild and wonderful thing! +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Priscilla. She was only three years old but she was always very brave! One day, Priscilla was in the living room when she noticed an ashtray on the table. She didn't know what it was but she thought it was very interesting. + +Priscilla asked her mom, "What is that?" She pointed to the ashtray. Her mom laughed and said, "It's an ashtray. People use it to put their cigarettes in and keep their houses clean." Priscilla nodded and said, "Oh, okay." + +But Priscilla kept on looking at the ashtray and then she had a great idea. She turned to her mom and said, "Can I keep some of my treasures in the ashtray?" Her mom smiled and said, "Sure! Why don't you mention it to your dad when he comes home?" + +Priscilla was so excited! She ran off to get her treasures and carefully put them in the ashtray. Now she knew she could always keep her most special things close. Priscilla was so proud of herself for being brave enough to ask her mom about the ashtray. +Once upon a time there was a tall hedge. It was so tall that the animals couldn't see over it. + +One day, a rabbit and a fox decided to meet at the hedge. The rabbit hopped over the hedge so it could meet the fox. The fox couldn't hop as well, so the rabbit helped the fox to jump over the hedge too. + +When they got to the other side, they were so excited. They played games and shared stories. They were the best of friends. + +At the end of the day, they decided to meet at the hedge again. They said goodbye and went their separate ways, looking forward to their next meeting at the tall hedge. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy who wanted to go for a drive. They wanted to get away from the usual and see something different so they ordered a car and drove to the hospital. + +The hospital seemed very strange and unusual. It was full of tall white buildings and lots of grown ups walking around. Mommy and Daddy went inside and started looking around. + +Mommy saw a doctor and started asking them questions. It seemed that no one was sick, so she asked if there were any fun things she and Daddy could do. + +The doctor smiled and said yes! He showed them a room full of toys and games and told them to order anything they wanted. + +Mommy and Daddy had a great time playing with the toys. After an hour, it was time to go. Before leaving, Daddy ordered a special treat for their daughter - a big teddy bear that she could take home with them. + +So, with their new friend in tow, Mommy and Daddy drove home content and with a great story to tell their daughter. +Once there was a little boy called Max. He was three years old. Every day his mommy would teach him something new. + +One day his mommy told him to look out the window. When he looked outside he saw lots of beautiful, light clouds. His mommy taught him that clouds were made of water vapor and that they moved as the wind blew. Max was so excited to learn something new! + +Then his mommy pointed to a big, light tree outside. She taught him that trees need light to grow and be healthy. She also taught him that trees keep our air clean by taking in carbon dioxide. Max was amazed by this. + +Whenever Max looked outside the window he could remember what his mommy taught him. He knew that he could always look out his window to enjoy the beauty of nature. +Once upon a time there was a sad boy. He was miserable every day. He had no friends and nobody to play with. He sat alone on the playground feeling lonely. + +Suddenly one day, he received an invitation. He was so excited! It was an invitation to a playdate. A new friend wanted to meet him. + +He felt so happy! The happiness increased inside him when he thought about all the wonderful things he could do with a new friend. He wanted to laugh, run and hide together. + +So the boy went to the playdate and had lots of fun. He and his new friend laughed, ran and played until their tummies were full. + +The boy was so happy now that he had a new friend and all his days were not miserable anymore. +There was a grill. It was outside in the garden. It was very dirty. But then something happened. A big truck came and it brought something special. It was a big machine that could wash things. It started to wash. The hose sprays water and soap on to the grill. It took a long time for the dirt to go away. After a while the grill was clean and shiny. Now it was ready to be used! +Once upon a time there was an old man and a young boy. The old man was teaching the boy about listening. He showed the boy his special equipment. It was a funny-looking thing! + +The old man told the boy to put on the equipment and then to listen. At first, the boy just heard some noises. He was not sure what to make of it. The old man told him to listen more carefully. + +Suddenly, the boy could understand words. He heard someone talking about him. He felt a bit guilty. He thought maybe he had done something wrong. + +The old man told the boy not to worry. He said that many times, people feel guilty even if they have done nothing wrong. He said that it was okay and that he should keep listening. + +The boy kept on listening and soon he learned about all sorts of things. He was so happy he had been asked to listen! The old man was proud of him and was glad he had the special equipment to teach him. +Once upon a time, a mighty journey came. It was an exciting new adventure for everyone. Everywhere people looked, something new and wonderful came. Everyone was so interested to see what would come next. + +On the journey, the people saw many big and tall trees. The air smelled fresh and the sun was shining bright. As they went along the path, they came to a big bridge. A big river ran under the bridge, it was so exciting! + +The people started to cross the bridge when suddenly, a mighty dragon came flying down from the sky! It hovered above the bridge, its wings were huge! Everyone was so scared but then the dragon smiled and flew away! + +The people cheered and continued on their journey. They soon came to the end of their mighty journey and celebrated with smiles on their faces. + +The end! +Once upon a time there was a skeleton. He was very strong and everyone admired him. One day, he went out for a walk. He followed the path he knew so well and made his way to the woods. + +There, he saw an envious little boy. The boy wanted to be just like the skeleton, so he decided to follow him. The skeleton couldn't believe it. But the little boy kept going, step by step. + +On the way, the skeleton showed the little boy how to jump, how to climb trees and even how to do cartwheels. He laughed and played with the little boy until it was time to go. + +The little boy was sad. He wanted to stay with the skeleton forever. But the skeleton smiled and gave the little boy one last piece of advice: Just remember, no matter what you do, always do your best! + +The little boy thanked the skeleton and then went on his way. He never forgot the skeleton's advice, and he was always happy. +Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to run. Everywhere he went he would run as fast as he could. His favorite place was the park where he could run all day long! One day he decided to run even faster, so he started to go in circles around the park. All of a sudden, he noticed something that he had never seen before. It was a colorful bubble full of sparkles that floated up in the sky. It was the most beautiful thing the boy had ever seen! + +The boy was filled with joy and he ran after it. He followed the bubble around and around until he was so tired. The bubble flew higher and higher and it was almost out of sight. The boy was so careless that he stumbled and fell to the ground. He watched sadly as the bubble flew away but he knew he could try again. + +So the boy got up, dusted himself off and started to run once more. He ran around hoping to find the sparkly bubble again. Before he knew it, he spotted it! This time he ran faster, trying to catch up. With one last burst of energy, he swiped at the bubble, but all he got was a handful of air. The bubble flew away. + +The boy was a bit sad, but he kept on running anyway. He now knew that anything was possible if you ran hard enough and dreamt big. He had learned his lesson to be careful and +Once upon a time, there was a generous man who loved to make pastries. He was so generous that he decided to make lots of buns and pies and share them with everyone. Every day he made a new pastry and gave it away. + +One day, it was so cold outside that the air started to freeze. The generous man was worried that all the pastries he made wouldn't taste as good if they were frozen. So, he decided to put them in a special box and keep them safe from the cold. + +The generous man was happy when the sun came out and the air stopped freezing. After he put the pastries back out, everyone enjoyed them even more than before. + +The generous man was glad that he saved the pastries from the freezing and was happy that everyone was able to enjoy his special treats. And everyone was glad that the generous man was so thoughtful! +Once upon a time, there was a kitten who was very brave. The kitten went to the park to explore, but suddenly a big dog scared him! The kitten scrambled away, but the big dog was still there and had a very rude bark. The kitten was very brave, so he knew that he had to stand up for himself. He walked back towards the dog and stood on his two back heels, just like a human being. The dog was so surprised by this, that he stepped back and stopped being so rude. The kitten had won the battle and the dog knew it! The kitten went away feeling very proud of himself. From that day on, the kitten was known as the bravest of all kittens. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He went to the store with his mom. He was so excited. He saw something new and shiny. It was a big box of pizza! He asked his mom if he could have it. She said yes and he jumped up and down with joy. + +They brought home the new pizza and the little boy put it in the oven. He couldn't wait to eat. When it was ready, he grabbed a slice and took a bite. It was so yummy. + +Every week the little boy and his mom went to the store and bought a new pizza. It reminded him of how much he liked pizza. Every time he ate it, he smiled and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a nice boy who liked to dream. He dreamt of flying high in the sky, of swimming with the fishes in the sea, and of playing with his best friends. + +One day, he was sad and a kind man wanted to help him feel better. He gave the boy a special pill. When the boy took it, he felt much happier. + +The kind man was compassionate, and he could tell when someone was in need of help. Whenever the boy was sad, he would come to the man for help. + +Every time the boy took the special pill, he dreamt of exciting places and wonderful things. He was always thankful to the kind man for giving him the pill. + +The boy was happy with his dreams, because the pill allowed him to escape from his worries and to explore the wonderful world of his imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny caterpillar living in a small green field. Every day, the caterpillar would climb up a tall grass blade, then pause at the top and take a look around. Then, in a gloriously slow motion, the caterpillar would rise and fly away in a big swoop. + +The caterpillar explored far and wide, watching the sunrise bring warmth to the big sky. The caterpillar would float quietly in the tender morning breeze, feeling secure and happy. + +One day, the caterpillar rose so high that the small green field was tiny, like an ant. It was so beautiful up there - the caterpillar felt like it could keep rising forever! But eventually it slowly made its way back down. + +The caterpillar settled at the base of the tall grass blade, happy to be back home again. The caterpillar rested, happy and content know that it had seen the world from high above. +Once upon a time there was a bunny. This bunny wanted to do something special. He had an idea. He wanted to make a snowman! + +So the bunny went to the freezer. He looked in and saw lots of ice inside. He was so happy. He grabbed an armful of ice and went outside. + +The bunny made a snowman with the ice. He made the snowman very big. It was so big that he could even stand under it! + +When he was finished, the bunny hopped around the snowman feeling very peaceful. He was happy that he could do something special. + +The bunny spent the whole day in the peaceful garden with his snowman. He was so happy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to collect things. Today, she was looking for something special. She gathered up all of her things and set out on an adventure. + +As she walked, she noticed a purple flower. Jane thought it was so pretty! She carefully picked the flower, kept it safe and went off to find more. + +When Jane got back home, she added the purple flower to her collection. She was so proud of herself for finding it and wanted to remember it forever. + +Jane was very organized. She put all of her collected things in a special box. Every item she put in the box had it's own spot. Now all her things were safe, and it was easy to find what she was looking for. Jane was so happy with her collection of things! +Once upon a time, there was a chamber. It was a special chamber, with lots of useful tools. It was a place where people could come and be creative. One day, a little boy named Tom came to the chamber. Tom was only 3 years old and he was very excited to explore the chamber. + +Tom looked around and saw all the useful tools. He grabbed a paintbrush and started to paint the walls. He painted colorful pictures of flowers and rainbows. He had a lot of fun painting. + +Then he found a box filled with blocks. He carefully pulled out the blocks and began to build a tower. He piled the blocks high and was proud of his tower. + +Tom had a good time playing in the chamber. He learned all about using the useful tools and had lots of fun. He smiled, waved goodbye and then ran home. +Teddy was 3 years old and loved playing outside. He loved to splash in the puddles and sing loud songs. He often wished he could have sunglasses to see better, but his Mom said no. + +One day Teddy saw his big brother wearing a cool pair of sunglasses. He asked his brother if he could try them, but his brother refused. + +Teddy was sad that he couldn't have sunglasses too. He then went over to his Mom and asked if he could get some. She said no at first, but Teddy kept asking until she said yes. + +So, the next day Teddy's Mom took him to the store. She found some sunglasses that were the perfect fit for Teddy. She let him pick out the pair that he wanted. + +Teddy was so happy! He ran into the bright sun wearing his loud new sunglasses. Now he could splash and sing even louder, because he could see better! +Once, Mia and her mommy went to the mall. There were lots of people and Mia was excited to explore. They went to the toy shop first and Mia looked around, amazed by the colorful toys. Then, something sad happened. Mia accidentally knocked over a toy, and it broke. She was so sorry! + +Mia's mommy was understanding and gave her a hug. Then, something nice happened. A kind lady in the store gave her a new toy. Mia was so grateful and couldn't stop smiling. + +Afterwards, Mia and her mommy went to the ice-cream shop. They ate the most delicious ice-cream ever. Then, they went home. Mia loved her day at the mall and she smiled all the way home. +One day in the sunshine, John saw a cheerful bird. The bird was singing very happily and it made John smile. He wanted to go and say hello to the bird but he was too shy. + +So, John walked on while the bird kept singing. Pretty soon, John saw a pot of yogurt. It was all white and it was shining in the bright sunshine. John loved yogurt so he picked up the pot and took a big, tasty spoonful. + +John was so happy eating his yogurt that he started singing and dancing just like the cheerful bird he had seen earlier. He sang louder and louder until the other birds joined him in song. It was so much fun and soon the sun was shining more brightly. + +John was so cheerful that he kept right on singing and playing until it was time for dinner. That's when his mom called him in for dinner and the birds sang him goodbye. + +John went home happy and full of yogurt, the song of the cheerful bird ringing in his ears. +Once upon a time there was a new zigzag. It spread across the sky like a smile. It was so colourful, it brought joy and happiness to anyone who looked at it. All the people in the village stopped what they were doing and pointed to the sky. + +The zigzag spread across the whole sky and everyone was filled with amazement. They sang and danced as it spread from one end to the other. Even the animals stopped to look at the beautiful sight in awe. + +The zigzag started to slowly move away from the village and soon it was gone. All the people in the village waved goodbye as it disappeared and said that it was the most beautiful sight they had ever seen. + +The zigzag was never seen again, but it left behind amazing memories that made everyone smile. +One day, an old crane was sitting peacefully on the edge of a lake. All of a sudden, a small boat appeared and bobbed on the lake. Inside was a little boy called Jack. He waved at the crane and shouted, “Welcome!†+ +The crane flapped its wings and flew to the boat, making sure it stayed a safe distance away. The boy was so excited to see the crane. He pointed and said, “Look! A crane!†+ +The crane made a loud noise and Jack replied with a wave. He said, “Come and join me!†+ +The crane flew even closer and carefully perched on the edge of the boat. Jack held out his hand and the crane tapped it gently with its beak. Together they sailed around the lake. + +Jack made sure the crane stayed safe. After a while, the crane flew away, but Jack waved and shouted, “Bye! Welcome again!†+Once upon a time, there was a mum who was cooking a special dinner for her family. She stirred and stirred in the pot, adding lots of yummy stuff to make it extra tasty! Suddenly, there was an earthquake and it shook the house. Everything trembled, including the pot on the stove! The family all held onto each other, but the mum bravely grabbed the thin spatula, and continued to cook away! When all was settled, the family sat down to enjoy the delicious dinner. They all agreed that the mum was the best cook in all the land! +Once upon a time, a child named Sarah went to the fair. She was very excited because she loved the fair. + +She could see the rides zipping around, and smell the popcorn in the air! She was so impressed. + +She got in line for her favourite ride and when she got to the front, she saw the biggest roller coaster ever! It had loops and spins, and Sarah was amazed. She wanted to ride it so badly. + +She raced to the ticket booth and bought a ticket. Then she hopped on the roller coaster and zipped around the track. It was so much fun! + +When she got off the roller coaster, Sarah grabbed some popcorn and celebrated her ride. It was so exciting! She was so impressed that she told all her friends about the amazing roller coaster ride. + +The end. +One day Jimmy saw a clear tide. It was so beautiful! He wanted to record it so he could remember it forever. Jimmy got a big bag and put it in the bag. Then he put the bag in a big box. + +The next day Jimmy opened the box. He wanted to see the tide again. Inside the box he found a big paper. On the paper was a picture! It was a picture of the clear tide. Jimmy was so happy. He smiled and said, "I can remember the tide forever". + +Jimmy put the picture on the wall. Now he can look at the picture of the tide every day. He knows that it will never change. That special tide will always be there in the picture. Jimmy smiles everytime he sees it. +One day, a little boy asked his parents if he could perform. His parents agreed and the little boy was very excited! He quickly dressed up in his best outfit, and then ran off to the building. + +When he arrived, the little boy saw lots of people. Everyone was talking and smiling. He wanted to join in, but it looked a bit difficult. He was not sure what to do. + +Suddenly, he saw a group of people dancing on the stage. He was amazed! He watched as they moved and twirled around. Their movements were so graceful and beautiful. + +The little boy was inspired! He started to clap along with the music and even tried to perform his own dance steps. Everyone smiled and laughed when they saw him. The little boy felt proud and happy! +Once there was a broken triangle. It was all alone, so it went looking for a friend. It went to the supply shop, which was chock-full of fun items. + +The broken triangle started talking to the supply shop owner. The shop owner was very kind. He asked the triangle what it was looking for. The triangle replied that it was looking for a friend. + +The shop keeper said he had just the thing the triangle needed. He went to the back of his store and brought out a new triangle to be friends with the broken one. + +The broken triangle was so happy. It thanked the shopkeeper for understanding its needs and giving it a new friend. It even gave him a big hug in return. From then on, the two triangles were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lola. Every day, Lola would go play in her backyard. + +One day, Lola noticed something scary. It was a monster! Lola was very serious and scared, but she remembered the advice her mom gave her. She knew that the monster did not belong in her backyard. + +So Lola was brave. She walked up to the monster and said, "You don't belong here! Please go somewhere else." + +The monster was scared, so it slowly went away. Lola was proud of being brave and standing up to the monster. + +From then on, Lola knew she could always be brave and that she belonged in her backyard. +Once upon a time there was a happy little girl named Amy. She was very curious and always up for adventure. One day, she went to the forest to explore. As she walked through the trees, she saw something very special. It was a purple and white bird, sitting high up in the branches. Amy was so excited, she tried her best to catch the bird, but it was too fast for her. Suddenly, her friend Maisy appeared and said, "Wait, I have an idea!" She handed Amy a white stick that could shoot - it was a special toy called a slingshot. Amy pulled back the stick and let it go. She aimed it carefully and shot. Suddenly, the purple and white bird flapped its wings and flew away! Amy and Maisy laughed and ran around the forest, filled with joy. +Once there was a girl who needed a brush - a special brush. It was ready and waiting for her! She looked around and saw that the brush wasn't where she left it. She started looking for it. + +She asked her mom if she had seen it. Her mom said, "No, I haven't seen it." The girl carried on looking. She looked behind the sofa and in the garden, but she still couldn't find it. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice calling her. It was her dad. He said, "I have your brush. I was carrying it for you." He had taken it to the shop to get it ready for her. + +She was so happy! She thanked her dad and hugged him. She grabbed the brush and gave it a big brush. Then she was ready for her day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very bored and had nothing to do. She looked around and saw a big pile of pillows and blankets lying on the floor. She lay down on the pile and sighed. Everything was very dull. + +The little girl then had a brilliant idea. She decided to go into the kitchen and took a look around. She saw some interesting ingredients and a bright menu lying on the table. She lay down, closed her eyes and imagined a delicious feast. Her small nose was filled with all the inviting smells! + +The little girl then got to work. She mixed and stirred all kinds of food together. She was happy to see how full the kitchen had become with all her creations. After a few hours, the delicious feast was ready. + +The little girl and her family enjoyed the feast and it was much better than anything the menu had promised. She was very proud of her creativity and was excited to lay down on the pile of pillows and blankets again. +Today, Harry wanted to study. He went to his room, picked up a book and opened it. Harry looked at the words intently, trying to understand them. But, the words were too hard. He felt frustrated. + +Harry wanted to know what the words meant. He decided to look inside his brain. He focused on the words and concentrated. Suddenly, he had an idea. He felt happy and proud of himself. + +Harry had figured out the meaning of the words. He was so glad that he could understand them. Every day from then on, Harry continued to study. He slowly learnt more and more. He was getting smarter and smarter. His brain was working really hard! +Once there was a tall girl. She liked to go outside and play. But one day when she opened the door, a cold gust of air blew in. The cold and windy gust of air made the girl say, "Wow! It's cold out". + +The girl zipped up her coat and put on her hat and mittens. Then she ran outside shouting, "This is so much fun!". The girl jumped in the snow and made a snowman. It was tall and had a carrot for a nose. + +The girl laughed and said, "It's so cold out today, but I'm having a lot of fun". She ran around making snow angels and throwing snow balls. + +When it was time for her to go home, the girl said goodbye to her winter friend. She hoped that tomorrow would be just as much fun. +One day, a man was walking in the forest with an axe. He was very popular and wanted to show everyone his axe. As he walked, he felt something soft touch his leg. It was a little rabbit! The man bent down and touched the rabbit's ears. The rabbit didn't run away and seemed to like the man. The man decided to take the rabbit home with him. He gave it a warm home and some food. The two were very happy together. + +The man and rabbit went for walks in the forest together with the axe. They would sometimes stop and touch the trees and the leaves. Every time they went out, the man would use his axe to cut down branches so they could touch each other. The rabbit and the man had a lot of fun together. + +The man and his pet rabbit became very popular in the village. Everyone would come out and see them walking together in the forest with the axe. People were happy to see them and always wanted to talk to them. The man and rabbit were always happy to oblige and would end every visit with a big hug. +Once upon a time, there lived a little gray mouse named Jack. One day, Jack found a deadly truth that made him scared. The truth was that there were many mean cats who wanted to catch him. Jack was so afraid that he ran and hid under a big rock. He remained there for hours, until a kind man found him. The man asked Jack why he was so scared. Jack told him the truth about the cats. The man smiled and said, "Don't worry Jack. While danger may remain, so does the truth. Believe me, you are safe here." From that day forward, Jack remembered the man's kind words. He never felt scared again, and was happy to remain safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Elsa. She loved to help her mommy. One day, her mommy had a big job. She needed to clean the kitchen, so she gave Elsa a task. + +She said, "Elsa, I need you to take this knife and wipe it. It's very important that you do it gently and carefully." + +Elsa was so happy to help. She picked up the knife with two hands and started wiping. She was very careful, she made sure not to hurt herself or the knife. + +Once she was done, she looked at her work. She was so proud of herself. She showed her mommy that the knife was clean. Her mommy was so pleased, she gave Elsa a big hug and said "Well done Elsa, you did a great job." + +Elsa was so very happy. She knew that she had done something very important. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Betsy. She was three years old. She loved to explore and learn new things. One day, she saw an ashtray. She had never seen one before. She asked her mom to explain what it was. + +Her mom explained that an ashtray is a special kind of bowl. It is made to hold ash, which is what is left behind when something is on fire. People put their cigarettes in the ashtray to keep the ash away from other things. + +Betsy was very curious. She asked her mom to show her the different kinds of ashtrays that there were. Her mom showed her some that were made of glass, some that were made of metal and some that were made from stone. Betsy thought they were all very pretty. + +Betsy was happy that she learned something new that day and was very proud of herself. She was ready to explore some more +Once upon a time there was a wealthy man. He had a big house and lots of money. He was very happy with his life. One day the man decided to speak to the stars in the night sky. He said, "Hello stars, what is the secret to being wealthy and happy?" + +The stars spoke back to him in a gentle voice, "Life is a gift - enjoy it and take care of it." + +The man was so grateful that the stars had spoken to him. He learned the secret, and from that day onward, he lived a very good and happy life. He appreciated every moment of his life and looked after it carefully. + +The end. +Once there was a thin horse who lived on a ranch. She was very lonely and wanted someone to be her friend. One day, a thin cow came to stay on the ranch. The two animals became friends. They played together every day. + +However, one day the horse got angry with the cow. The cow had broken the horse’s toy and the horse was very sad. The horse yelled at the cow and told the cow to leave. + +The cow was so sad she ran away. The horse felt terrible afterward. She knew she had been mean to the cow. She wanted to be friends again. + +The horse went looking for the cow. After a few days, she finally found the cow. The horse asked the cow to forgive her. The cow said yes, and the two were friends again. They lived happily ever after on their ranch. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emma. One day, she decided to go to the park with her friends. She saw a lot of interesting things there. She saw flowers, trees, and a big swing. She had never seen one before, and it looked very fun. + +Emma decided to try it out. She ran to the swing and sat down. Then she started to do some swinging. She went high and felt the wind on her face. It was a great feeling! + +After a while, her friends also noticed and came over to join her. They took turns doing the swinging and it was so much fun. They laughed and talked, and the time flew by. + +Eventually it was time to go home. But Emma promised to come back again and do some more swinging. Before she left, she noticed that the swing was going slower and slower. That was a good sign, because it meant it was going back to its normal speed. Emma said goodbye to her friends, and walked away with a big smile on her face. +Once there was a girl, who loved yummy treats. Every day after school she would go to the park and look for something special. One day when she arrived there was a hedge. She wasn't sure what to do, so she walked around it and soon found a secret door. + +She opened the door and inside was a magical kitchen with all sorts of yummy treats! She filled a bag with cakes and sweets then took one to taste. It was the most delicious thing she'd ever eaten. + +Finally, the girl had to make her way home. She thanked the kitchen and the hedge, then waved goodbye. She ate the rest of her yummy treats on the way home, until there was nothing left. The day had come to an end, but the yummy treats were forever in her heart. +Once upon a time, there was a very thoughtful bunny. He lived in a small burrow and was always very kind to everyone he met. One day, he decided to take a walk to the local meadow to find some honey. When he got to the meadow, he saw a bee hive that was full of sweet, golden honey. He had never seen so much honey before and he was so excited. But when he tried to take some of the honey, it was too heavy for him to carry. So he went to his friend, a bear, and asked if he could help. The bear was so excited to help and he immediately scooped up the honey and said, "Let's weigh this honey so we know exactly how much we have." Together, they put the honey on the scales and weighed it. They had so much honey to share! The bunny was so thankful for the bears help and couldn't wait to invite all his friends over for a sweet honey snack. +Once upon a time there was a driver. He was happy and drove his car all around. He saw a nice car that he wanted to borrow, so he asked the owner if he could take it for a spin. The man said yes, so the driver got in the car and drove around all day. He drove to the beach, the park, and all around town. + +At the end of the day, the driver was very happy. He thanked the man for letting him borrow the car and drove off. He had so much fun that he couldn't wait to borrow the car again soon! +Once upon a time there was a garden. It was a very special garden, full of flowers of all shapes, sizes, and colours. + +The garden had been there for a long time but nobody was taking care of it. The flowers were looking sad and wilted. + +One day, a little girl saw the garden and wanted to make it look nicer. She ran to the store and bought some seeds. She quickly planted the seeds and watered them. + +Soon the garden began to bloom with beautiful colours! All the flowers were happy and looking very healthy. + +The little girl kept tending to the garden every day until it was finished. Everyone was very pleased with the result. Now the garden was available for everyone to enjoy! +Once upon a time, there was a big boat in the sea. It was taking a trip around the world. But one day, the boat's anchor got lost. + +The boat started to drift away from its home land. The crew was very confused. They did not know what to do or where to go. + +The boat sailed for many days through the ocean. Finally, they saw an island in the distance. They sailed the boat closer and closer. + +The crew was very happy. The island had an anchor they could use. It was the perfect size and shape to fit their boat. They tied the anchor in place. + +The boat was able to keep sailing around the world. Everyone was happy! They were no longer confused and had found a new anchor. +Once upon a time there were two friends: John and Joe. John had his lunch in his hand and was ready to eat. But he was confused. He didn't know why Joe was standing at the door and looking sad. John asked, "What's wrong?" + +Joe said, "The door shut! I can't get in." + +John felt sad too. He thought of a plan. He told Joe, "Let me try something." He ran to the door and shouted, "Open!" He couldn't believe it, but the door opened! + +Joe smiled and said, "Thank you!" + +John smiled and said, "You can have my lunch too!" They both laughed and had a happy lunch together. +Once there was a girl named Amy. She was three years old. Amy was waiting for her daddy to come back from work. She began to worry. What if he didn't come back? + +Just then, she heard a loud noise. It was her daddy! He came walking down the street. His hair was all messy and hairy! Amy jumped up with joy. She wasn't worried anymore. + +Daddy hugged her tight. Amy was so happy. She had waited, and her daddy finally came. She said, “I love you, Daddy.†+ +Then, the family went home together. They ate dinner and played games. Amy was never worried again - Daddy always came home. +Once upon a time, there was a selfish fish who lived in a lake. Every day he liked to swim around the lake, but never liked to share it with anyone else. + +One day, he was swimming when he spotted something unusual. It was a big, soft mattress floating in the lake. He swam as fast as he could, so he could be the first one to get to it. + +When the selfish fish finally got to the mattress, he was so excited. He jumped on it and enjoyed it all to himself. He could float around and even dive under the water on the mattress. + +The selfish fish really enjoyed his mattress, and he wouldn't let anyone else come near it. He would swim around it and chase away any other fish that tried to get close. + +The selfish fish continued to play on his mattress for many days and weeks, never wanting to share it with anyone else. In the end, he became so attached to it, that he even started to talk to it and call it his best friend. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Arthur and Nellie. They were both very happy and excited and wanted to get married. + +One day the two friends went for a walk and discovered a hidden bulb. It was glowing sweetly and it looked like a magical secret. They each made a wish and waited and then suddenly there was a firework show and it was the most wonderful thing they had ever seen. + +The two friends asked their families to marry them and everyone said yes. They had the most special wedding and they were very happy. But they kept their magical secret bulb hidden away in a special place that only they both knew about. + +The two friends lived happily ever after and the magical bulb kept glowing sweetly to remind them of the love they share. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet girl called Annie. She had a special pet bird called Carol. Every day they would go out and play together in the garden. + +One day, Annie wanted to fly so she asked Carol to lend her wings. Carol smiled and said yes. Annie was so excited. She ran and hopped and felt so dizzy with joy. + +Off Annie flew into the sky. She only flew for a year but it felt like an eternity. She flew up high, way above the clouds, and saw the world in a whole new way. + +When the year was up, Annie returned back to Carol and thanked her for the wonderful experience. Carol smiled, gave Annie a hug, and said she was happy to lend a helping wing. +Once upon a time, there was a glove. It was an old, blue glove. The glove was tasty. + +The glove belonged to a little girl named Kiki. She was three years old. Kiki loved her glove and brought it everywhere. + +Every day, Kiki would record things with the glove. She would record the birds singing in the morning, the wind blowing in the afternoon, and the stars shining at night. + +Kiki was so proud of these recordings. Whenever she wanted to hear the birds, wind, and stars in the future, she could play all the recordings. + +One day, Kiki decided to share her recordings with her family and friends. She wanted everyone to hear the awesome things she recorded. Kiki was so proud of her glove and the special things it recorded. +Mama and Papa were so excited. It was the festival! So they decided to take Nola and Bo outside, to the festival. It was such a cool day. The sky was blue and the sun was shining. + +Nola and Bo ran around the festival. They had so much fun! Everything was so exciting. They saw all sorts of cool things. Bo liked the colorful balloons, and Nola liked the funny clowns. + +Then something sad happened. Bo ran too fast and he bumped into something. It was a ceramic bowl, and it broke into small pieces. Everyone gasped at the noise. Nola and Bo had never seen anyone so sad. Mama and Papa said “oh no!†+ +But then Mama and Papa made it better. They hugged Nola and Bo and said, “It’s okay. We’ll just clean it upâ€. Nola and Bo were so happy. They went back to playing and enjoying the cool festival. +Once upon a time, there was a fearful little girl called Jane. She lived in a very big, wide landscape. Every day, she liked to run around in the landscape and play games with her friends. + +One day, Jane was running around like usual. Suddenly, she heard a weird sound coming from behind her: "zip, zip, zip!" It was very loud and Jane felt very scared. She stopped running and looked around, wondering what the sound was. + +She couldn't see anything, but the sound kept getting louder. Then, something shot past her face so fast that all she saw was a flash of green. It was a very big, green lizard! It was running across the landscape, making the zip sound as it went. + +Jane was so surprised that she jumped back, but soon she started to laugh. The lizard had shot past her so quickly that she felt like it was zipping around the landscape! + +She watched it race away, and it made Jane smile. She was no longer fearful, she was just amazed! From that day on, whenever Jane heard the zip sound she knew it was just the lizard zipping around in the landscape. +A small girl yawned loudly as the sun slowly rose over the horizon. She looked out the window and watched as a small bird perched on the window sill. The warm morning sun glowed on her face, its light against the soft pink of the morning sky. + +The girl hopped out of bed, her feet cold against the wooden floor. She opened the door and stepped out into the garden. Her feet were wet with morning dew, the grass soft and damp beneath her. + +The girl walked until she came to a large pond. It was shimmering with the morning light, the water warm and inviting. She started to splash around, laughing as the cool wet droplets splashed onto her skin. + +The warm morning air made the girl sleepy and soon she was yawning again, her eyelids heavy. She lay down by the pond and watched the clouds drift across the sky, until she was lulled off to sleep. +One day, Bill was writing with his crayon. He was using the big yellow crayon to write kind words. Then he had an idea. Bill thought it would be nice to write with hay! + +So he ran to the barn and got some hay from the bales that were stored there. Bill carefully pulled some hay from the bale and brought it back to his house. + +He got some paper, spread it out on the table and started writing with hay. He wrote kind words to his family and friends. + +He even wrote a letter to his favorite teacher. Bill thought it would be fun to write with hay. + +He was very proud of himself. He had written kind words with hay and made his friends and family very happy. +Once upon a time there was a strong little boy. He loved to follow his dad wherever he went. One day his dad took him to the park. In the park there were lots of slides and swings. The little boy was excited and he followed his dad straight over to the swings. + +His dad sat him down on the big seat. "Hold on tight, this swing will go high!" said his dad. So the little boy held on tight and his dad pushed him hard. He felt like he was flying! But soon it was time to follow his dad somewhere else. + +So the little boy looked down and jumped off the swing. He took his dad's hand and followed him to the roundabout. They hopped on and quickly spun around. The little boy felt so strong, he even let go of his dad's hand! + +When it was time to go, they followed the path back home. They waved goodbye to the park and walked slowly back. The little boy was happy to have a strong dad that he could always follow! +Once upon a time, there was a cricket called Jack. Jack was very small and fragile. Every day, Jack would jog around the garden. He loved to feel the wind on his face as he ran. + +One day, Jack heard a bell ringing. He stopped jogging for a moment and looked around. It was coming from an old tree across the garden. Jack ran towards it and saw a beautiful little bell hanging from a branch. It was so shiny and sparkly. He wanted to get it! + +Jack carefully jogged around the tree until he was under the bell. Then he jumped as high as he could, but he was too short. Instead, he ran and jumped until one of his jumps was high enough to make the bell wobble. + +Jack smiled as he heard the bell ringing. He carefully tried to catch it and put it in his pocket. He was very careful, because the bell was so fragile. Once he had it safely in his pocket, Jack smiled and jogged back to his house. +John had a lot of fun on his farm. He had a friendly bull that liked to roam around. Today, John wanted to complete some work. He first fed the bull some yummy hay. Then he found a bucket and filled it up with water for the bull. The bull slurped up all the water. After that, John gave the bull some of its favourite treats. + +John finished his work and the bull was very happy. To show its gratitude, it licked John's hands. Then it followed John back to the barn. Together, they completed the work they set out to do. John was thrilled he could help the friendly bull. He was so proud that he went and told his friends! +Once upon a time, there was a smart boy. He was walking through the forest when he saw a basket. He wanted to see what was inside it, so he poked at it. + +When the boy poked the basket, something popped out! It was a small, furry creature. The boy was so surprised! He had never seen anything like it before. + +He asked the creature what it was. The creature said it was a bunny. The boy was so happy. He wanted to take the bunny home with him. + +So he carefully picked up the bunny and put it into the basket. He poked at the basket to make sure the bunny was safe inside. Then he carefully carried the basket home. + +He showed his mom when he got home. She was so pleased with the bunny! She thought the boy was so smart for finding the bunny in the basket. The boy and the bunny were very happy together. +Once upon a time, there was a camp of special people. They were very impressive! + +Every day the camp grew bigger with new people joining everyday. These people worked tirelessly to restore the camp. They planted trees and built ponds, and every day the camp became more and more beautiful. + +One day, the special people were all done! They looked at their work and were amazed. Their camp was even more impressive now! All the trees were green and tall and the ponds were so clear and peaceful. Everyone was so happy. + +The camp was now full of life, everyone enjoying the new and improved version. The special people had worked so hard and restored the camp to its natural and impressive beauty. They cheered and hugged eachother in joy. +John needed a new coat. His old one was too small and he felt very cold. He asked Mummy and Daddy but they had not enough money to buy a new one. He was very sad. + +One day, a friendly man came to their house. He had a big bag with him. He said it was for John. John was very excited. The man gave him the bag and said “Happy Birthday!†+ +John opened the bag and saw a beautiful new coat. He hugged the coat and he was so happy. He thanked the helpful man for delivering the coat to his house. + +John put on the new coat. He felt warm and cozy. He knew the coat would keep him warm all winter. He was very grateful for the helpful man’s gift. +Once upon a time there was a deer who was very careful. He would always look both ways before he crossed the road. Every day he would go for a walk in the woods to find something special. + +One day he found a big shiny apple. He thought it was the prettiest thing he had ever seen. He wanted to keep it safe, so he polished it. He made it sparkle and shine so much that it could be seen by miles around. + +The deer was so excited to show everyone his shiny apple that he ran back to the village. He wanted to show his friends how careful he was with his treasure. + +When the deer arrived in the village, everyone was amazed by his beautiful apple. He was very proud. He had polished it so carefully. Everyone wanted to know where he had found it and he told them all about his walk in the woods. + +The deer was happy that everyone was so impressed with his apple. He had spent so much time polishing it, and it had paid off! From that day forward, the deer was known for being careful, and for his wonderful shiny apple. +Once upon a time there was an old man. He wanted to sell something, but he didn't have anything to sell. All he had was some old things. Then one day he had an idea. He decided to sell his old clothes. + +The old clothes were full of dirt and smelled bad. But the old man knew he had to make it work. He made a sign and put it out on the street. He wrote 'Old Clothes For Sale' on it. + +Soon people came and started to buy the old clothes. They were happy to get them for a good price. But the old man was not happy. He was bitter. His old clothes were not worth what he was getting for them. + +Still, the old man was happy that he was able to make some money selling his old clothes. He learned that no matter how old or bitter something may seem, it can still be useful. +Once upon a time there was a cow. He was a big brown bull. He lived in a field with lots of other animals. + +Every day he would graze in the field and he was always very content. One day however, it started to rain. The rain made the field very wet and slippery. + +The bull wanted to escape the rain and find a dry place. He looked all around the field, but couldn’t find anything. Finally, he saw a cave. He ran to it and quickly escaped the wet weather. + +The bull stayed in the cave for the rest of the day, until the rain stopped and the sun came out. Then, it was safe to go back to the field. + +He was so relieved to have escaped the wet weather. From that day on, he always found a dry place to hide during the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy little girl called Patty. She was in the garden with her friends when suddenly they all heard music. Patty hopped up excitedly, as she loved to dance. + +Without asking, Patty started to boss everyone around to get in line and join her in a big circle. She said the boys in the back and the girls in the front. Everyone followed her instructions and started to dance. + +It was so much fun and they were all laughing and singing. But then Patty started to pinch each of her friends as they danced. They were not very happy and stopped dancing straight away. + +Patty realised she had been too bossy and apologised to her friends. She said she was sorry and promised never to pinch them again. Everyone was happy and decided to carry on dancing. + +They danced and laughed until the sun went down, and then all went home with happy memories of the fun time they had spent together. +Once there was a little girl called Amy who wanted to go to the playground. She loved to play on the swings and see-saw. Her mum said, "We have to wait for Grandma, she is coming to show us the way." + +Amy was excited for the journey so she hopped in the car and waited patiently. As they drove, she saw a big orange tree in the park. She was amazed and happy. + +When they arrived to the playground, they saw a group of people and children playing. Amy couldn't wait to join them. She and her mum followed Grandma to the swings. Grandma showed Amy how to push herself and soon she was able to swing back and forth as high as the orange sky. + +Amy was so happy that she stayed at the playground until even the orange sun had disappeared. It was time to go home. Grandma had been waiting for them the whole time and now it was time for the journey home. Amy laughed, waved goodbye to her friends and followed Grandma back to the car for the ride home. +Once there was a little girl named Abigail. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, she decided to take a walk in the park near her house. + +Abigail rushed around, and soon found herself by a small pond. Everywhere she went, she could feel the oxygen in the air. She felt so excited and couldn't help but laugh with glee. + +But suddenly Abigail noticed something careless happening at the pond. There were two older kids who were running around and playing, and they had not noticed they were going too close to the water. Abigail realized they might fall in, so she quickly rushed to them and shouted, “Hey, be careful by the water!†+ +The two older kids were surprised, but quickly thanked Abigail for her warning. From that moment, she knew she had done the right thing. She smiled and continued to explore the park with care. +Once upon a time, there was a jeep. The jeep was red and it liked to explore the world. Every day, it would go on adventures in search of exciting new places. But sometimes its adventures were a bit scary. + +One day, the jeep was driving through a dark and creepy forest. Suddenly, it heard something spooky and got scared. The jeep started to shake and tremble. WHAT WAS THAT? It wondered. + +So, the jeep drove faster and soon found a clearing where it could take a break. The sun was shining and the jeep felt comfortable. So, it stopped, shut off its engine, and sighed with relief. + +The jeep had a nice, safe place to rest and it was no longer scared. What a happy ending! +Once upon a time there was a bird called Tom. Tom was very brave, and he wanted to explore the world. + +One day, Tom felt brave and strong and decided he would soar up high into the sky. He spread out his wings and flapped as hard as he could. Up, up he went into the air. + +The air felt so cool and fresh. Tom was delighted! He flew around and around, high in the sky. + +Then he saw a big farm down below. He started to fly down, and noticed an interesting smell coming from the farm. He landed on the ground and the smell was delicious! It was beef from the farmer's cow. + +Tom could tell this was perfect beef. He ate a delicious piece and then felt full and satisfied. + +So Tom took off and soared back up into the sky, feeling happy and content. He was excited to explore the world and have new adventures. +Once upon a time there was a big gate. Tom and Sally were excited to open it. They had heard about what was on the other side. + +Tom and Sally tugged and pulled at the gate but it would not move. Suddenly, their mom and dad came to help. They put their hands on the gate and supported it. Together, the gate opened. + +Behind the gate there was a big park. Tom and Sally ran in and saw slides, swings and tunnels. All of a sudden they were very excited. + +They played and had fun all day. When it was time to leave, they were a little sad. But they knew they would be able to go back again soon and play together. +Once upon a time was a pretty princess. She had lots of friends, but her very best friend was a brave dragon. One day he had a big idea. He said, "Let's go on an adventure to the top of the mountain to find a victory." The princess and the dragon set off on their journey. + +They traveled high and low, over hills and valleys, until they reached the top of the mountain. The dragon and the princess were so excited when they saw it. It was a big rainbow with a pot of gold at the end. Together, the dragon and the princess shared the gold. + +When the dragon and the princess returned home, the princess thanked the dragon for his help. She was so happy to have lots of gold and she knew she had a friend by her side who helped her find victory. +Once upon a time there was a girl. She was three years old and very brave. One day, she decided to explore her house. As she entered the kitchen she saw a big, white cupboard. It seemed so inviting. She reached up to open the door and peeped inside. It was full of interesting things – bags of sweets, teddy bears and funny cups. She reached in and picked up a white cup with a red handle. She stared at it with wide eyes, then carefully placed it back in the cupboard. She was just about to leave when she noticed something gleaming in the corner. It was a shiny, silver coin! With a big smile she grabbed it and ran back to show her mum. What a wonderful day it had been! +Sofia was very excited. She was getting ready to do something fun! She was preparing for a special day. Her mom had bought her a new dictionary. It was filled with lots of interesting words. + +Sofia couldn't wait to open it and learn about all the new words. She decided to show it to her brother. He was very jealous of her new dictionary. When he found out she was learning new words he wanted one too. + +Thankfully, Sofia's mom came up with a great idea. She said they could take turns using the dictionary. This way they both get to learn new words! + +Sofia and her brother took turns reading and learning from the dictionary. They even practiced spelling and pronunciation together. Every day they would spend hours learning new words. In the end they were both happy and proud of their accomplishments! +One day, Mummy was reading a book. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside. Mummy looked out the window, and what did she see? A flood! The water was so high, it was almost touching the top of the window. + +Mummy was a bit scared but she was also very generous. She ran to the door, opened it and shouted, “Come in, friends! The floods will go away soon.†+ +All of the neighbours heard Mummy’s voice and came inside. They were so thankful. Then Mummy offered everyone some warm tea, cake and biscuits. Everyone was happy. Everyone thanked Mummy for being so generous. + +The flood slowly went away and everyone went outside. It was a sunny day and the birds were singing in the tree. Then everyone said goodbye to Mummy and thanked her again. That was a wonderful day! +Mommy was explaining to Peter about an old pedal bike. Peter had never seen one before and was curious. Mommy told him that it had two wheels and a big seat with a back. She said he could ride it by pushing the pedals with his legs. She showed him how to push the pedals to make the bike go forward, and how to pull the brakes if he wanted to slow down or stop. + +Peter was excited to try out his new bike. He put on his helmet and Mommy helped him get up onto the old pedal bike. Peter was a bit scared at first, but soon he felt brave enough to start moving. He pushed the pedals down with his legs, and the bike started going forward. He smiled with excitement as he rode around the yard and down the street. + +Peter was proud of himself and he thanked his mommy for helping him understand how an old pedal bike worked. +Johnny was a little boy and he was worried. He was playing with his toys in his bedroom when all of a sudden he heard strange noises coming from his wardrobe! He was very scared and wondered what it could be. + +So he slowly opened the wardrobe door and to his surprise, he saw a big dog inside! The dog was breathing heavily and looked very tired. He must have been in there a long time and was really thirsty! + +Johnny cautiously held out his hand and stroked the dog's fur. The dog seemed to like it because he licked Johnny's hand. Johnny was very happy and he opened the door wider so the dog could come out. + +But then the dog did something that frightened Johnny; he started to bite his leg! Johnny screamed in pain, but the dog seemed very friendly, and he was just being playful. Johnny quickly realized that the dog was just trying to say hello and he was not in any real danger. + +So, Johnny let the dog stay with him and from then on, they were the best of friends. Johnny was no longer worried and he had a new friend that he could play with every day. +One day, two children ran onto a beach. They liked the warm sand, and dug in it with their toes. Suddenly, they heard a strong sound coming from the ocean. + +When the children looked up, they saw a big wave! It spray a lot of water. They got wet and laughed together. + +They ran over to the water and saw a helpful crab. The crab was using its claws to make a safe space for some small fishes. The children liked helping the crab and gently tossed some stones into the water. + +They stayed close to the ocean, feeling the waves spray up onto their feet. The children felt so happy and ran up and down the beach, feeling the warm sand against their toes. +Dave was a 3 year old boy and he wanted a football. He asked everybody and they said no. Dave was sad and he wanted to find a football. One day he saw a stupid man in the park and he had a football. Dave asked if he could have the football and the man said no. Dave cried and the man felt bad. He gave Dave the football and Dave was so happy. Dave wanted to play with it every day and he was glad that he found his football. The end. +Once there was a boy called Sam. He was three years old and liked to pray. Every night before bed he went to his wall and closed his eyes. He opened his mouth and said very quietly, "Dear God, please look after me". Then he said "Amen" and remembered his prayer. + +One night as Sam was praying, he noticed a big, black spider on the wall. He was scared and he started to cry. But he kept on praying. He said, "Dear God, please make the spider go away". And just like that, the spider disappeared. + +Sam opened his eyes and looked around the room. He smiled and said, "Thank you God for listening to my prayers". He said "Amen" and went to bed feeling safe and happy. +Tommy was a little boy who had a big backyard. Every day, he got to go outside and play in the backyard with all his friends. He would play tag in the wide open space and toss a ball around. + +But recently, the backyard had become a bit cluttered with toys and branches. So, Tommy got a tough brush and decided to polish it up. He brushed away the dirt and leaves, and then he collected all the toys. + +His mom and dad were very proud of him for doing such a great job. He even tried to help them paint the fence and fence posts. After all of his hard work, the backyard looked brand new. + +The whole family was so happy to have a nice backyard to play in. Everyone was so proud of Tommy for doing a tough job. He had done a fantastic job polishing the backyard! +Once upon a time, there lived a brave prince in a castle. One day, he decided to explore the nearby forest. As he walked through the trees, he heard something coming from a large ash tree. + +He moved closer and saw that an owl was perched amongst the branches. The owl had its eyes closed, so the prince was careful not to disturb it. But then suddenly, the owl opened its eyes! + +The prince was so brave that he didn't scream or run away. Instead, he just stood there and smiled. The owl flew away, leaving the prince feeling very proud of himself. + +He decided to make a mark on the ash tree to remember the moment, so he took his sword and carved a shape into the bark. Then he turned and walked away, feeling very happy. +Alice was so excited because she was going on a holiday. She quickly started packing her bags. She wanted to make sure she had everything she needed. She was packing her favourite things, and lots of snacks for the journey. + +Suddenly, the alarm clock started ringing and Alice had to hurry to get ready. She was so persistent, she managed to finish packing in no time. She quickly changed her clothes and brushed her teeth. + +Alice had everything ready and was very pleased with her packing. She said goodbye to her family, hopped in the car and was on her way for an amazing adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was only three years old and loved to read books. One day, Jack asked his Mom if he could have a new book. His Mom said, "Yes, of course!" + +So, Jack went to the library with his Mom. It was very hot outside, but the library was nice and cool. Jack looked at all of the books. He was so excited! He chose a thick book about dinosaurs and asked the librarian for it. The librarian handed him the book and Jack was very happy. + +Jack carried the book home and opened it up. He looked at the pictures and read all of the big words. It was the best book ever! Jack and his Mom read the book together and Jack was so happy. He requested the book every time he and his Mom went to the library. +Once upon a time there was a tiny house in the middle of the trees. It was very weird. Inside the house lived a man. He was very lonely. + +One day the man decided he needed an axe. He went into the woods to look for it. It was very dark in the woods. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find an axe. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. It was a woodcutter! He had an axe in his hand. + +The man asked the woodcutter if he could have the axe. The woodcutter said yes and the man thanked him. He was so happy he had what he needed! He took the axe and returned to his tiny house in the middle of the trees. +Once there was a flea who lived very high up. He lived in a tree right outside a little girl's window. Every day he would jump up and down and cover the window. + +The little girl watched the flea through the window. She was fascinated by him and nicknamed him Wimple. She even blew him kisses while he played. + +One day, Wimple decided to take a leap of faith. He jumped really high and landed on the girl's bed. She was overjoyed and welcomed him with open arms. + +Wimple and the girl became best friends. He would cover her neck and arms with kisses and she would cover him in hugs. They would spend hours playing games and laughing together. + +The little girl was so happy to finally have a friend of her own. +One day, a boy named Jake decided to go for a walk. He walked and walked and eventually he came to a park. He saw a big and beautiful pizza over there and was very happy! Even though he was very hungry, he knew he couldn't eat it right away. So, he sat down and started to wait. + +He was very persistent and waited for a while. Soon enough, a man came and put the pizza in a box. Then, the man walked away. Jake saw this and was so excited. He jumped up and ran to the pizza. He grabbed it and started eating. It was delicious and he was so happy. + +After he finished eating, he started his walk home. He had a great day and was feeling very full. He was so delighted and thanked the persistent man who left the pizza at the park. +One day, a small bull was trying to succeed at doing something very difficult. He wanted to leap over a big, tall fence. He tried and tried but couldn't do it. He was feeling sad and lonely. + +Suddenly, a small, ugly bird flew over the fence. The little bull saw the bird and got excited. He thought if the bird can fly over the fence, he could too! + +So, the bull decided to keep trying to succeed at leaping the fence. He put all his energy into it and finally, he succeeded! He felt so proud of himself. He jumped and jumped in joy! + +The little ugly bird watched from above and smiled at the bull. The bull thanked the little bird for inspiring him to succeed and stayed to play in the sunny meadow for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time there was a scared rabbit. He hopped around and he was looking for a safe place to hide. The rabbit came to a soft, sandy beach. The sand was a pale shade of yellow, and the sun shined a bright orange. He was so scared and tired, he just wanted to find somewhere to rest. + +Suddenly, he heard a deep voice that told him to follow. It was a bird and he was a bright blue color. The rabbit felt brave, but still scared, so he started to follow the bird. The bird led him away from the beach and deep into the woods. + +The rabbit got more and more frightened with every step, but the bird kept talking in a low, calming tone. Eventually they stopped at a calm and cozy spot, and when the rabbit looked around he saw that it was full of colors. + +The bird smiled and said, "This is a safe spot, there is no need to be frightened." The rabbit was so relieved. He had found a safe place to rest, and he was no longer scared. The rabbit was so happy that the bird had lead him here. + +And ever since that day, the rabbit has never been scared again. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were walking along the street when they saw something amazing. + +It was a big blue subway and it was so shiny! The two friends were so excited and they wanted to go for a ride. They quickly jumped inside and lay on the seats. + +The subway was so smooth as it went down the tracks. They felt as if they were flying! It was so fun to see all the blue buildings and trees and people pass by. + +After a few minutes, the subway stopped. The friends hopped out and waved goodbye to the driver and began to walk home. They were both so happy and talked about the day's adventure for hours. +Once there was a boy called Jack. He was very naughty. One day, Jack wanted to play a game, but his mom said no. Jack got angry and refused to listen. He ran outside to the mailbox and decided to open it. + +Inside the mailbox was full of letters. Jack was very excited, but his mom shouted, "No!" He knew it was wrong to open someone else's mail, but he wanted to see the letters. Jack refused to listen. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a voice. It was his mom's voice. She told him that it was stupid to open other people's mail. Jack felt silly and a bit ashamed. He knew he had done the wrong thing. So he put the letters back in the mailbox. + +Jack learned an important lesson that day. He promised himself to never refuse to listen to his mom's advice again. +Once upon a time, there was a small, adorable girl named Kayla. She loved to explore and try new things. + +One day, Kayla heard a noise coming from a nearby park. She went over to explore and found a beautiful fountain. Its water was so clear and calm. + +Kayla was so excited to see the fountain that she couldn't help but listen to its soothing sound. She admired the fountain and felt so lucky to have found something so special. + +Then, Kayla noticed a little bird chirping nearby the fountain. She was so happy to be able to listen to the bird's song. Kayla stayed there for a while and just enjoyed the sound of the fountain and the bird. + +When it was time to go, Kayla said goodbye to the fountain and the little bird. She was sure she would treasure this special moment for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a deaf girl who loved to eat meals. Every day her parents would send her to the store to get a special meal. + +She always felt so excited when she went, even though she couldn't hear the sound of the birds chirping in the trees. + +When she arrived at the store, she waved at the shopkeeper who smiled at her and gave her the meal. It was always so delicious! + +She loved to go to the store and she was so thankful that her parents had sent her. + +The deaf girl was always so happy and full after eating her special meal from the store! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved velvet. She had a special velvet dress and a soft velvet blanket. But she wanted more velvet! + +So, every day she tried to find velvet. She looked outside in the grass and under rocks. She looked in the cupboard and in her bedroom. But she could not find anything made of velvet. + +She wanted to give up, but she decided to try one more time. She went outside and looked under a bush. Suddenly, she saw something sparkly. + +The little girl carefully reached under the bush and found two pieces of soft velvet. She was so excited! She hugged the velvet pieces close to her heart. From that day on, she was never without velvet. +Once upon a time, there was a bow. It was all alone. One day, a sleepy caterpillar saw the bow and wanted it for itself. But the bow was stuck in a bush. The caterpillar tried to get it out, but it just couldn't. + +It needed help. So it found a bird and asked for help. The kind bird was very happy to help, and so it flew up to the bow and carefully used its beak to separate the bow from the bush. + +Now the bow was free, so the caterpillar and the bird hugged the bow together and danced around. The bow was so happy! The caterpillar was very happy too. + +The two of them took the bow home, and that was the end of their adventure. +There was a march from the park to the beach. Everyone was cheerful! All the children wanted to help, so the adults gave them balloons. The children were excited to march with their balloons. + +The adults and children marched down the street singing and laughing. The children waved their colorful balloons in the air. The sun was bright, and the birds were singing in the trees. Everyone was filled with joy. + +Suddenly, it started to rain! Everyone was worried that their balloons would pop. But the adults helped them. They put the balloons in their pockets until the rain stopped. + +When the rain stopped, everyone cheered! The balloons were still safe. The children took the balloons out and waved them in the air. Everyone was cheerful again. The march continued to the beach. Everyone had helped each other, and it was a wonderful march. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary loved singing and she always wanted to have a microphone. One day, Mary's mom said, "Mary, look what I have for you!" It was a magical microphone! Mary was so excited she started singing right away. + +The microphone was very special. It was able to make Mary's voice much louder. Everyone in the village heard her and they said, "that is the most beautiful singing we have ever heard!" + +Mary sang day and night. One night, it started to rain outside, and the rain darkened the sky. Mary was a little scared and wanted to run away, but then her microphone started to speak. It said, "Don't be scared Mary. I am here with you and I'll make everything OK!" Mary was no longer scared and kept singing. + +Mary sang for days on end until one day the microphone stopped working. Mary was so sad. She said, "I miss my microphone. It was so crazy!" Mary's mom told her not to worry, but Mary knew the microphone was gone forever. + +Mary may no longer have her microphone, but she still dreams of singing louder than ever before. +Once upon a time, there was a factory. It was very old and made many things. Inside the factory worked many workers. One day, something strange happened. One of the workers felt something make him tremble. He didn't know what it was. Suddenly, he found an original thing inside the factory. It was old and shiny. Everyone in the factory looked at it in wonder. They didn't know what it was or why it was there. It was a mystery. Everyone stayed quiet, trembling with curiosity. In the end, nobody knew the secrets that the old factory held inside. +Sara was a good girl. She was very excited to go for a walk in the park. She put on her shoes and raced outside. + +She jumped in her mum's car and they drove and drove until they reached the park. + +When they got there Sara was so happy. She wanted to see everything. She saw lots of trees, and lots of flowers. She saw the swings and she wanted to try them. + +Sara jumped off the car and ran to the swings. She had so much fun. She swung and swung until she was too tired and had to sit down. + +Sara was so happy she had been able to reach the park. She had such a good time. She knew she would come back to the park soon. +John was a three year old boy. Today he was getting dressed to go outside. John picked out a shirt and pants that were red and blue. He also put on his shoes. He put on his hat, which was bright yellow. + +John wanted to go for a walk. He held his mom's hand and they crossed the street together. The street was hard and bumpy. They got to the park and John was very excited. + +John saw some kids playing and he wanted to join in. He ran and hopped across the grass. He wanted to try and go fast. His mom told him to be careful because the ground was still hard. + +John kept playing and had a lot of fun. Soon, it was time to go home. Mom said it was time to get dressed. John put his clothes back on and they crossed the street one more time. They said goodbye to the park and went home. +Once there was a little girl called Jane. She had two long, funny legs. One day, she wanted to go for a walk. She put on her funny shoes, and ran outside. She was so excited! + +It was a lovely day, and Jane started running down the street. She saw lots of interesting things, and she laughed as she ran. + +Jane ran for a long time, until she came to a turn in the road. She stopped, and thought for a moment. And then, she decided to turn left, and keep running. + +Jane ran all the way to the park, and when she got there, she was exhausted! But she still had so much fun playing. She swung on the swings and ran around the grass. + +At the end of the day, Jane said goodbye to the park, and then she walked back home. She was so happy, and she couldn't wait to do it all again tomorrow. It had been a very fun day! +Once there was a perfect car. It was brand new, with pretty yellow paint and sparkly windows. Everyone who saw it said it was perfect. + +But one day, the car had a problem. It just wouldn't go anymore! The owner tried pushing it, but it still wouldn't go. The owner was very sad. + +Then the owner remembered- the car needed gas! The owner went to the store and bought some gas, and then came back and put it in the car. Now the car worked! + +"Ah, that's better" said the owner. The car was like new again! The owner smiled, happy that they had replaced the gas in the car. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf girl named Susan. She loved to explore and go on adventures. + +One day, she decided to go on a yacht. She was so excited that she could hardly wait. + +When Susan got on the yacht, she paused to look around. She thought the boat was so big and beautiful! + +She went exploring around the boat and was so happy to find steamers, food and drinks. She ate so much that she had to pause to take a break. + +The next day, Susan had to go home. She was sad, but she was excited for her next adventure. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Marie. She was very modest and spent her days playing in the garden. One day, she became very curious and asked her parents what she could do. + +They told her she could write a novel. She was so exited and couldn't wait to start. She thought and thought about what to write and then one day it came to her. She had the perfect idea! + +So every day after dinner she would sit in her room and write her novel. It was filled with adventures, surprises and lots of fun. After a few weeks, Marie had finished her novel. + +She was so proud of herself. She showed her parents, who praised her efforts. Marie was so happy that she had become a novelist. She couldn't wait to start the next one! +Once there was a little spider who lived in a garden. The garden was very big and had lots of plants and butterflies, but the spider was all alone. + +The spider wanted to find a friend, so it started to grow. It grew and grew until it became very big! + +One day the spider was so big that the little girl living next door noticed him. She thought the spider was so cute, so she said hello and offered to be his friend. + +The spider and the little girl became best friends. They would do lots of fun things in the garden every day. The little girl even helped the spider to build a web in the trees. + +The spider was so happy to have a new friend. Every day he would thank his friend for believing he could grow. +Derek was a little boy who wanted to be tall. One day, he found something shiny on the ground. It was a piece of steel! He was so excited. He picked it up and looked at it. It was green. + +He had an idea. He asked his dad for some really big rubber bands. His dad said yes and told him to be careful. Derek put the steel between the two rubber bands and started to stretch them. He was so happy. He was getting taller! + +He kept stretching with all his strength until the rubber bands snapped! Derek was disappointed. He was still short! But then he had another idea. He took the steel and asked his dad for some hammer and nails. His dad found him some. + +Derek worked with the hammer and nails to attach the steel to the wall. He was stretching it tight. When he was done, he was finally tall. He felt so proud of himself. He had stretched the steel and made himself taller. +Once upon a time there was a big, angry bear. The bear really didn't like anyone or anything. He lived in a dark, scary cave. One day, a brave little rabbit hopped by the cave. She was hungry and could smell something yummy coming from the cave. The rabbit was brave and decided to go inside the cave. She walked up to the bear and asked if he had something to feed her. The bear was so surprised that he forgot he was angry! He gave the rabbit a delicious piece of velvet cake and they both enjoyed it. The bear and the rabbit became friends and the bear started feeding the rabbit everyday. The rabbit was happy and the bear was no longer angry! +Once upon a time there was an ugly car. It was old, dusty and broken. One day the car drove to a quiet park. All around the car was beauty, but the ugly car stayed in the same spot. + +In the park was a tall tree. A little bird hopped from a branch and landed on the car's hood. The bird became very still and quiet. Then the car started to make some noise. The bird flew away, scared by the noise. + +When the noise stopped the park was still quiet. Then, a little girl came and sat on the edge of the car. She looked around the park and smiled. The girl then reached into her pocket and took out some breadcrumbs. She scattered the breadcrumbs on the car and the birds came back. They sang and played, hopping around the car. + +The ugly car was now a happier place in the quiet park. The little girl stayed until the sun went down, smiling the whole time. Then the birds flew away, thanking the little girl for visiting their special park. +Mommy and Daddy took Baby to the park. They wanted to show Baby the birds and the flowers. Baby looked at the trees and the grass. Everything was so new and exciting! + +Then, Mommy and Daddy saw a shop. They said they would take Baby inside to look at the dishes. Baby couldn't wait to go in. + +When they got inside, there were many dishes. Baby looked at each dish. Some dishes were big, some were small. Some were blue, some were green. Baby saw dishes of all different shapes and sizes. + +Mommy and Daddy pointed to one dish that was special. It was different from all the other dishes. Baby could tell because it had little stars painted all around it. They were twinkling in the sunlight. Baby pointed to it and said, "That's a pretty dish!" Mommy and Daddy laughed and smiled. + +They bought the special dish and took it home with them. Baby was so excited to use the new dish for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty dog. His name was Wally and he was very speedy. He loved to race around the porch and bark at cars as they went past. + +One day, Wally was feeling extra naughty. He wanted to race even faster than usual! He ran around the porch in circles at top speed, barking happily and chasing his tail. + +But then, a little green car passed by. Wally thought it looked like a perfect toy to chase. He ran after it as fast as he could! Wally raced all around the porch, running as fast as his little legs would take him. + +He almost caught up to the car, but at the last minute it stopped and drove away. Wally was so disappointed, but he still had fun running around the porch. From then on, Wally knew that the porch was the perfect place to practice his speedy running. +Once upon a time there was a ranch. It was a happy, sunny ranch. The animals on the ranch were always playing together. + +One day, it began to rain. It was very sad. The animals stopped playing and found shelter.They were all very cold and wet. + +The rain kept coming down until all the animals were very dirty. Some even had mud on their fur. + +The farmer saw how sad the animals were. He took them all inside and gave them a warm place to sleep. Then he grabbed a big brush and tub and started to wash them. + +The animals all loved the feeling of being warm, clean and dry. They were so happy and smiling. + +The farmer was happy too. He watched them all playing together in the sun and knew that he had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named May. May was three years old, and she loved to play. One day, May wanted to try something new. Her mom gave her a pair of scissors and said she could cut out paper shapes. + +May was so excited. She carefully cut out shapes from paper of different sizes and colors. But soon, the scissors became hard to hold and the paper was becoming hard to cut. + +May was about to quit when her mom said she could use a bigger pair of scissors. May was grateful for her mom's help and she was able to cut out the shapes with ease. May proudly showed off her cut out shapes to her family and they were so impressed with her work. + +May now loves to spend her afternoons cutting out shapes and drawing pictures. She is always so proud of her work, and she never quits when things get hard. +Once upon a time there was a great tunnel. It looked so big and long, and the walls were very smooth and shiny. + +One day, a little girl took a look at the tunnel and thought it looked amazing. She wanted to go inside, but she was scared. Suddenly, she heard a voice asking her if she wanted to complete the tunnel! + +The little girl felt braver, so she decided to try completing it. She started to walk through the tunnel and as she went she tried to feel the walls, think about her journey and imagine what she could find on the other side. + +Finally, the little girl made it through the tunnel. She was so happy to have completed it because she saw that the other side was even more shiny and special. She waved goodbye to the tunnel and it sparkled with delight! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy, daddy and baby. Daddy was wearing his cap and playing a game. Mommy was clapping her hands and singing a song. Baby was smiling and laughing. + +Suddenly, something made baby sad. Mommy and Daddy asked, "What's wrong, baby?" Baby said nothing; he was too sad to talk. + +Mommy and Daddy were worried. They asked baby again, but he just looked away. Daddy said, "I know what will make baby happy!" He gave baby a toy and said, "We'll play a game!" + +Mommy and Daddy waited; Baby played and smiled. Then, Daddy said it was time to look at the score. Baby was so happy to see he had the highest score. + +But then, Daddy slapped Baby's hand and said, "NO! You must share the toy with your mommy and daddy!" Baby was shocked and a little bit scared. But then he smiled and said, "Okay Daddy, I'll share." + +Mommy and Daddy hugged Baby and said, "We all love you, no matter what." Baby smiled and said, "I love you, too." +Once there was a boy called Harry. He was 3 years old and he liked to have fun. One day, he was playing in the park. He saw an old man and he liked to joke around. + +Harry yelled, "Hey old man, what do you do all day?". The old man said, "I like to read books". Harry laughed and said, "That's not very exciting. I like to play!" + +Then the old man asked Harry,"Do you know how to swim?". "No, I don't know how", Harry said. "That's very important!", the old man said, giving Harry a serious look. + +When Harry got home, his mum said, "It's time for a bath!". Harry said, "Yay!" He liked baths because they were wet and fun. He looked forward to playing in the water while his mum joked around. +Once upon a time, there was a rare brush. It was so special and pretty. All day long, the brush just sat in a corner and waited for somebody to use it. + +One day, a little girl walked in. She had big, curious eyes that peeked around the room. She saw the brush in the corner and ran over to it. She grabbed it in her tiny hands and started to brush her hair. + +The brush made the girl's hair so shiny and pretty. She smiled and thanked the brush. Then, she put it safely back in the corner. + +The brush was happy to have been used. From then on, the brush peeked out of the corner every day, hoping to be used again. +Once there was a family who loved each other very much. The dad and mom had a baby and they were so happy. One day, dad threw a big ball up into the air. The baby loved it and he laughed as he chased after it. The next day, they went on a walk. The mom and dad were happy and the baby enjoyed it, but then he saw something disgusting. He started to cry, but the mom and dad hugged him. They showed him all of the love they had and he felt much better. He was happy to be with his family and they all laughed together. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Bob. Bob was brave and loved adventure. One day he decided to explore a mysterious forest. As he was walking he heard a voice in the distance. It said, "Who goes there?". Bob was curious and he shouted, "It's me Bob!" + +The voice answered, "Come closer." So Bob continued walking until he could see who was talking. It was a very large waffle. It was standing on two legs and was staring at Bob. + +The waffle said, "Where are you going? Can I come with you?". Bob was surprised that a waffle was talking to him, but he said yes. + +The two of them walked through the forest until they reached a big lake. There was a dangerous looking boat in the middle. Bob said to the waffle, "Let's not go in there. It looks dangerous!". + +The waffle looked thoughtful and answered, "Sometimes you have to be brave to have an adventure. Do you want to come with me?". Bob knew that the waffle was right and he took a deep breath and said yes. + +They got on the boat together and braved the dangerous waters. When they reached the end, they both had a big smile on their faces. Bob and the waffle had gone on an amazing adventure. +One day, there was a little girl named Lucy. She wanted to eat something tasty but didn't know what to have. So Lucy decided to call her mom. + +"Mom, I'm hungry!" she called out. + +Her mom came in and said, "Do you want a pie? It's very tasty!" + +Lucy was so happy! She nodded eagerly and clapped her hands. + +Mom quickly took out a pie from the fridge. It was round, flaky and smelled really good. Lucy couldn't wait to taste it. + +Mom put the pie on the table and Lucy carefully took a bite. It was so yummy! The crust was crunchy and the filling was sweet and gooey. + +Lucy kept eating until she finished the whole pie. She was so happy and full! From then on, she always asked for a tasty pie when she was hungry. +Jimmy was uncomfortable. He was sitting on the floor in the corner of the classroom and was trying to read a word. But he was having trouble. The word was too long and had too many letters. + +Jimmy's teacher saw him looking uncomfortable so she walked over to him. She pointed to each letter in the word then said it out loud. "C-A-T," she said. + +Jimmy listened carefully and remembered the word. Then, he looked up and smiled. He was happy he could read the word without help. + +Jimmy was getting more and more confident.Soon he could read other long words in his book too. There were so many fun words to learn and he was so excited! +Once upon a time, there was a smelly car. It drove up and down the street looking for something. That something turned out to be an ambulance! They stopped next to the ambulance and nodded at them. They had come to help! The ambulance driver nodded back and opened their doors. Inside was an injured person. The smelly car quickly drove them to the hospital in an emergency. There, the injured person was given treatment to help them feel better. Thanks to the smelly car, the person was safe and had the help they needed. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who needed a haircut. He didn't have a mom or dad so he had to go to the barber all by himself. He was a bit scared, but he was also brave. He walked into the barber shop and saw all of the tools the barber had. They looked so powerful! + +The barber saw the little boy and said, "Come on over! I can give you a great haircut!" The little boy was so happy. The barber put a cape around his shoulders and combed his hair. Then the barber started to cut his hair. He was very careful and careful so that the little boy wouldn't get a cut. + +The barber made his hair look so nice. When he was done, the little boy smiled. He was so happy with his haircut and thanked the barber for his help. Now the little boy had the perfect hair, just like he needed. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved to play outside. One day, Jack decided to explore the forest. He held a log and ventured deep into the woods. He felt so excited! + +But soon, Jack noticed he was very far away. He could not see his house or hear his mom calling him back. Jack was lost. He felt scared and alone. + +Suddenly, Jack saw a distant figure. He walked closer and soon realized it was a friendly ogre. The ogre said, "Little boy, I will take you home. Hold my hand and don't be scared." + +Jack held the ogre's hand and the ogre took him home. Jack thanked the ogre, hugged his mom and promised himself that he won't wander so far away again. +John put on his fairy wings. He felt so happy and ready to make his wishes come true. He wanted success. He put his hand up in the sky and closed his eyes. But it was a gloomy day and the clouds overhead wouldn't let John's wish come true. He put his hand back down and sat on the ground, feeling sad. + +Just then a voice called out to him. It was his grandfather, shouting from the top of the hill. He said, "John! Come up here, I want to show you something!" John put on a new smile and ran to the top of the hill. When he arrived, he saw a glimmer of hope. His grandfather had lit a sparkler and was holding it up above his head. He said, "I want you to remember, John, that no matter how gloomy it seems, you can always look for a spark of success!" + +John gave his grandfather a big hug. He knew he had been given a special gift. He looked up at the sky, and knew that he could now reach for his dreams. And that even on a gloomy day, success was all around him. +John was a happy little boy. He liked playing outside and in the garden with his toys. One day, he found an old toy in the garden. It was a gift, but it was very dirty. John wanted to play with it, so he cleaned it up. +He used a cloth and some soap to help restore the old toy to a nice and clean condition. After it was cleaned up, he was so happy to see that it was good as new. The toy was a nice surprise and gift for John. + +John took the restored job inside and played with it all day. He was so happy to have the gift back. Every day he remembers how he was able to restore it back to its original condition. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jimmy and Sue. They wanted to climb to the top of the hill to look around. They both got ready, and set off with their team. + +They climbed up the hill and it was hard, but they kept going. Soon they got to the top. They couldn't stop smiling when they saw what was hidden at the top. It was a big treehouse! + +Sue and Jimmy both ran to the treehouse and climbed up the ladder. Inside it was cozy and warm - and there were even cushions for them to sit on. + +They looked around and saw lots of things - a rope swing outside, some toys inside and even a treat! They decided to have a tea party in the treehouse and played all day. + +Jimmy and Sue had so much fun! They swore they would come back and climb to the top of the hill again soon, so they could hang out in the hidden treehouse with their team. + +THE +Once upon a time there was a tall man. He was walking down the street, when he saw a sausage. "Ooh," he said to himself. He really wanted to eat the sausage. So he shut his eyes and opened his mouth very wide. When he opened his eyes again, the sausage was inside his mouth! He was very happy so he shut his eyes and smiled. + +He started to walk home with the sausage in his mouth. When he got to his house, he shut the door and then started to eat the sausage. He ate it all up until there were no more bites left. + +The tall man was so happy with the sausage that he wanted to find another one. So he went back out of the door and started looking for more sausages. + +The end! +Once there was a little girl who loved to play. She liked to play outside in the sunshine and make up all kinds of games. Every day, she played with her friends. + +One day, they were playing tag and they were having a lot of fun. But when it was time for lunch, they stopped playing. The girl was very hungry and she was looking forward to lunch. + +Lunch was very tasty and they all enjoyed it. They talked and laughed and it was very noisy. When they were finished, they all went back to playing tag. It was even more fun than before. + +They played until the sun went down and it was time to go home. The little girl was tired but she was happy too. She had a wonderful day playing with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had blonde hair, blue eyes and a very cute dress. She was walking in the park and saw a strange symbol on the ground. It caught her eye and she walked over to it. She saw that it was a heart and the heart was made out of stones. She thought it was so pretty. She wanted to take it home and show it to her mom. So she carefully picked it up and walked home with it. When she arrived home, she showed it to her mom and showed her the symbol. Her mom said it was very special and it symbolized love. The little girl was so excited and showed it to everyone in her house. She loved having her very own special symbol. +Once there was a ship that sailed the seven seas. One day while the ship was out on the ocean, they spotted something unusual in the water. It was a big, yellow monster. Everyone on the ship began to frown. + +The captain decided they should go closer to take a better look. As they got nearer, everyone was surprised to see that the monster wasn't scary at all! It was actually a big, friendly whale. + +The crew was so delighted to meet the whale, they started to smile. The whale was even curious about the ship and came close to investigate. The captain invited the whale to join them and he happily accepted. Everyone was so glad the unusual sight had turned out to be a cheerful companion. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy who lost his skin. It was very sad. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. He asked his friends if they had seen it, but they hadn't. The puppy was worried. + +Then one day, he found something that looked like his skin. He was so happy! When he got closer, he saw it was a blanket. It was a very special blanket that was available to everyone. He wrapped himself up in it and felt warm and snug. + +The puppy was so happy he found the blanket. He was so warm and had left his worries behind. Now he could enjoy playing all day long. +Once upon a time there was a small child who had to borrow a road. The child put on their shoes and ventured out. As they looked ahead the sunny sky was filled with dark clouds. The road was dead and the child felt scared. + +The small child kept trekking forward, the ground shaking with each step. Then, all of a sudden, the wind stopped and the sky cleared. Everything was still and silent. + +The child stepped off the road and soon stumbled upon a magical place. It was a secret garden filled with bright colors and buzzing bees. The child had never seen anything like it before. + +The child spent the afternoon playing in the garden and before they knew it, it was time to go. The child had forgotten their worries and felt happy. As they walked back down the road, they realized that it felt different. It seemed brighter and livelier than it had before. + +The child then understood that the magical garden had given life to the dead road. +Once upon a time, there was a deep, dark forest. In the middle of the forest there was a big, wide clearing and in that clearing, there was a reindeer. The reindeer set down in the clearing and looked around. He liked being in the peaceful forest and looking up at the stars in the night sky. + +The reindeer was very happy in the forest until one day, he heard something. It was the sound of hooves! He sat up and looked around to see who it was, and he saw a whole group of other reindeer coming closer and closer. + +The other reindeer were from the North Pole and they all looked different from the reindeer in the forest. They were very friendly and invited the reindeer to come with them on a journey, a journey up and over the deep, dark forest and to the North Pole! + +The reindeer couldn't believe it and so he set off with the group of reindeer, flying through the sky, over and above the deep, dark forest. When they arrived at the North Pole, the group of reindeer were welcomed with open arms by all the other reindeer there. + +The reindeer found a place to stay and from then on, he was always happy and he never forgot his first journey to the North Pole. +One sunny day, Robert went to the park. He saw a bench and wanted to sit on it. So he went over to the bench and jumped onto it. He was so excited because he felt like he was flying! Robert was so happy that he started to do some funny dances and started to giggle. + +Then, he remembered something his mom told him. She said he could do some big jumps and lets. So Robert tried to jump really high and as he came down, he sprung up really quickly and laughed. It made him feel so dizzy but it was fun too! + +After lots of jumping and springs, Robert laid down on the bench and looked up at the sky. He felt so relaxed and sleepy in the warmth of the sunshine. He closed his eyes and drifted away. +Once there was a farmer who had a cauliflower farm. She loved her cauliflower farm and she wanted to stay there forever. One day it was especially hot outside, so she and the cauliflower stayed together in the shade of a tree. The farmer watched the cauliflower and smiled. The cauliflower stayed in the shade and stayed cool. + +The caulfilower was happy to have the farmer there too. She gave the farmer a big hug to thank her for keeping her safe and cool in the hot weather. The farmer hugged the cauliflower back, then she started to pick some of the cauliflowers. She filled up her big basket with the goodies, then she said goodbye to the cauliflower. + +The cauliflower stayed in the shade, smiling, as the farmer walked away. Even though the cauliflower could not come with the farmer, she stayed in the shade and stayed cool. The farmer came back to visit the cauliflower every day, and together they stayed safe and cool until the hot weather passed. +Once upon a time there was a goose who was very attractive. His feathers shone brightly in the sun and everyone thought he was lovely. + +One day, a man came to the pond where the goose lived. He wanted to buy the goose, so he offered the farmer some money for him. The farmer decided to sell the goose to the man. + +The man was so excited to have the goose! He put the goose in a box and took him away. + +The farmer was sad to see the goose go but he knew that he had made a good decision by selling him. The man was happy to have a new pet and the goose was happy to have a new home. + +They all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. Jill liked to work. She was always finding tasks to do. + +One day, when Jill was playing in the garden, she saw something hidden under the bushes. She wondered what it could be! + +Jill looked closely at the hidden thing. She found it was a box with lots of things in it! Jill took the box inside and started to work. + +She opened the box and found all kinds of toys inside. She was happy and worked to get them all out. Jill took the toys and began to play. + +Jill worked hard all day with her toys. Even though it was tiring, she really enjoyed it. Jill had a lot of fun that day! +Susan was a brave girl. She had a bright smile and twinkling eyes. One day, she was playing in the garden when she saw something moving in the bushes and she realized it was a big bear. The big bear was coming towards her and she was scared. + +Susan ran to her mom and dad, who were inside the house. Her dad had a bright and shiny arm in his hand. He held the arm up and said, "Don't worry, I will protect you". Susan was brave and didn't resist. + +Her dad slowly walked outside and stood between his daughter and the bear. The bear was huge and looked angry. But her dad wouldn't give in and he waved his arm at the bear, who started to move away. + +Susan was relieved and was glad her dad had been so brave. She hugged him and thanked him from the bottom of her heart. From then on, she remembered to always be brave and resist danger. +John was on the bus, feeling very comfortable. All around, the bright colors and friendly faces of the other passengers filled the bus with joy. But when John reached the station, he realized he had forgotten his ticket! With a heavy heart, he got off the bus and looked around, hoping to find an answer. + +Suddenly, John spotted a ticket booth! He ran to the window, feeling excited, and knew he was in luck. He bought a ticket, and was soon back on board. He settled into his seat, feeling relieved. + +But then he remembered how much he had spent on the ticket, and he felt a twing of regret. He wished he hadn't forgotten it the first time, and he made a promise to himself to always bring his ticket with him from now on. + +John looked out the window and smiled, thankful he was on his way home. He was sure he'd never regret forgetting his ticket again. +Once upon a time, there was a black bear. He was known for being very ignorant. He never cared to listen to anyone. + +One day, he met a wise old fox. The fox said to the bear "You should remember something very important. You must be kind and open minded, or you will be very unhappy." + +The black bear didn't listen. He just kept walking along, ignoring the fox's words. + +A few years went by and the bear was still very unhappy. He had tried to ignore his problem, but he remembered what the fox had said. + +The bear decided to try being kind and open minded. To his surprise, it worked! He felt much happier and was finally free of his ignorance. + +The black bear happily thanked the wise old fox for his advice, and from then on, the bear always remembered to stay kind and open minded. From then on he was never unhappy again. +Once upon a time, there was a strong saw. It spun around and around. Everywhere it went, the saw made things better. Every morning, the saw woke up and spun to the forest. It used its strength to cut down big, tall trees. The saw cut down the trees so that people could build things. Without the saw, nothing could get built! + +Every day, the saw was spinning in the forest, helping people. But one day, the saw got tired. It had worked too hard, and it needed a rest. It asked the birds if they could help it. The birds were very kind and they gave the saw a gentle spin. The saw spun and spun. It felt so good! Soon, the saw felt strong and ready to work again. + +The saw thanked the birds and flew home. The saw was happy it took a rest – it was much stronger now. It knew its spinning helped lots of people. It was so proud of itself! And that’s how the strong saw kept spinning and helping people for many years to come. +Once upon a time there was a gifted boy named Toby. He was very special because he could do amazing things. One amazing thing that Toby could do was to do gymnastics. He was very fast and he could jump very high. + +One day Toby went to the gym. He saw all the different things he could do there. He saw the trampoline and the bars for him to hang on. Toby was so excited to try them out! + +But when Toby started to try the trampoline, he noticed something was wrong with it. It didn't jump back! Toby was sad and he asked the gym teacher for help. The gym teacher said that the trampoline needed to be replaced. + +So the teacher got a new trampoline and Toby was so happy. Toby tried it out and it worked perfectly! With the new trampoline Toby was able to do all his amazing exercises. He jumped high, did somersaults and flipped in the air. + +Toby was so happy. He was gifted and he was able to show everyone what he could do in the gym. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jill. Jill liked to play outside. One day, Jill was playing when she noticed a big yellow gate. She wanted to open the gate and explore what was beyond it. Jill walked up to the gate and demanded that it open. But the gate wouldn't open. Jill was sad. + +Then, a big man came and opened the gate. The man told Jill that only he could open the big yellow gate. Jill thanked the man and asked if she could play beyond the gate. The man said yes and opened the gate. Jill was happy because she could explore what was beyond the gate. + +Jill ran beyond the gate and was very excited about what she might find. She saw lots of new and exciting things, like animals and trees. Jill was happy and played for a long time. After some time, Jill had to leave, but she knew she could always come back to the big yellow gate. +One day, Mandy and her family were getting ready for their big trip. Mandy was very excited! + +The first thing Mandy did was pack her suitcase. She put in all of her favourite toys and clothes. She was so excited for the adventure ahead! + +Once the packing was done, it was time to go to the airport. Mandy and her family took a car to get there. The ride was very mild, but Mandy still had so much energy! + +Eventually, Mandy and her family made it to the airport. They had to get up early because they had to catch a really early flight. In the morning, Mandy was very sleepy, but when she arrived at the airport she was excited again. + +The trip was a lot of fun, and when Mandy and her family returned home safely, they were all happy. Years later, Mandy still looks back fondly on their wake and remembers just how mild the car ride to the airport was. +One day, a little boy named Timmy was walking in the park. He looked up and saw a big cloud in the sky. He thought it was so nice and fluffy. Suddenly, he noticed there were other kids looking at the cloud too. + +They all started pointing to the cloud and laughing. Timmy asked, "What's so funny?" One of the kids said, "It's a popular cloud, look over there!" Timmy looked and saw that the cloud had a big smiley face. + +He started laughing, too. He said, "That's funny." The little group of kids started pointing out different shapes and figures in the cloud. After a while of playing spot-the-shape in the clouds, everyone was ready to go home. + +The kids said goodbye to each other, and Timmy went home to his mom. He told her about the popular cloud in the sky that he saw in the park. They both laughed at the silly thing he had seen and he ran off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a player called Mike. He was very important and he liked to skip a lot. + +One day, he went to the park with his friends. They had lots of fun skipping. They were all feeling very happy. + +The next day, Mike went back to the park by himself. He wanted to practice more. He enjoyed skipping in the park and felt very free. + +Suddenly, Mike heard a voice. He looked up and saw a little girl watching him from a nearby tree. She looked surprised to see him skipping. Mike smiled and waved at her. + +The little girl was very excited and she asked Mike if he could teach her how to skip. He said yes and taught her the basics. + +The little girl kept practicing and soon, she was skipping just like Mike. They both were very happy and skip together in the park every day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sophie. She was very tidy and loved to help her mommy and daddy. One day, Sophie was in the kitchen and saw a little tree on the table. It was green and she knew it was called broccoli! She grabbed it in her tiny hands and looked at it, she was staring very intently. + +Suddenly, Sophie's mommy said, "Oh look! I think she wants to eat the broccoli!" + +So, Sophie smiled and started to eat the broccoli. She liked it a lot and was very happy. + +After she was done, Sophie looked around and saw that the kitchen was very tidy. She was very pleased that she had helped her mommy and daddy to make everything so neat. She looked at the broccoli and smiled, still staring intently. +Once there was a girl who wanted to build something special. She took out a folder which held all the things she needed to build. She had blocks, scissors and glue. She set to work right away and began building something. + +But it wasn't easy. Some of the pieces were too hard to cut. The glue was too sticky and it kept making a mess. After a while, she was getting really frustrated because nothing seemed to be working. + +Suddenly, her mom came into the room. She saw how frustrated her daughter was and gave her a gentle hug. "Don't be so harsh with yourself," she said. "Take a break, and try again tomorrow." + +So the girl put everything away in her folder and went off to play. The next day she returned to her project, determined to make it work. With her mom's kind words in her mind, she was sure she could do it. + +And sure enough, she did! She built the most beautiful thing ever. All her hard work had paid off. She was proud of herself and the special thing she had built. +Once upon a time there was a brave duck. He was brave because he wanted to march in the wind. He had never done it before, so he was a bit scared. But he was determined. + +The duck set off and began to march in the wind. He felt the wind getting stronger and stronger, but he kept going. As he marched, he started to feel more and more scared. + +But then, he remembered why he was doing it. He was marching in the wind because he wanted to be brave. So, he kept going until he reached the end. + +When he got out of the wind, he felt so brave. He had done it! He had marched in the wind, even though it was a bit fearful. He was so proud of himself. +Mary was so excited! She was going to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. When they arrived they went inside and Granny gave Mary a big hug. She was so happy to see her. They unpacked the car and brought in the bags. + +After unpacking, Grandma said it was time for hot cocoa. They went into the kitchen and Mary saw a big bowl of cold, icy treats. On the table were colorful gummies, chips, and ice cream. Grandma said it was like a special surprise for Mary. She smiled and started to dig in. + +Grandma and Grandpa had a big surprise too. They had a secret - they’d built an ice skating rink in the backyard. Mary was so excited! They all went outside, put on their skates, and started to skate. Mary smiled and laughed as she slid around the icy rink. She thought it was the best surprise ever. + + + +The rest of the weekend went by quickly. Before Mary knew it, she was back home after a fun-filled weekend with Grandma and Grandpa. Mary couldn’t wait to come back and go ice skating again! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who really liked to play. She was tough and daring, but she still liked to crawl around whenever she played. + +One day, she decided to play a special game. She started to crawl in the grass like a worm, wriggling and squirming with each crawl. She went up, down and around until soon, she was so mixed up that she didn't know where she was! She was lost and scared, but she was still tough. + +Then all of a sudden, she heard a voice. A big, friendly voice said, "It's okay. Don't worry. Just keep crawling, and I'll help you find your way home." She was so happy! She followed the voice, crawling and crawling until she was back in her own backyard. + +The girl was so relieved. She thanked the stranger for helping her, and then she went right back to playing. She was so happy to be home safe and sound, and to be able to use her tough and daring playing skills. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a man. He was always very busy and never relaxed. One day, he decided to sit down in the sunshine and relax. + +The man was so happy to feel the sun on his face and to have time to relax. He could look up at the clear blue sky and feel the warm breeze. He smiled a big smile and felt so relaxed. + +After a short time, he started to feel tired. With a quiet sigh he lay down and closed his eyes. He felt so content and continued to relax. + +With a big yawn the man woke up a while later. He felt good and refreshed, like he had slept for a long time. He smiled to himself, thinking how nice it was to relax and have some quiet time. +Billy was three years old and loved books. His favorite book to chew was about animals. He always kept it close. One day, he brought it to the park. Billy opened the book and started to chew on its pages. They tasted sour, so he started to make faces. After a while, he stopped chewing and put the book back in his pocket. An older man saw him and said, "Billy, why did you chew that book?" Billy replied, "I was just trying to eat it." The man laughed and told him that he shouldn't chew his books. Billy learned his lesson and promised that he would never chew another book again. +Once upon a time there was a very famous fountain. It was known for its bright colours and sparkling water. Every day lots of animals would come to the fountain to get a drink. + +One day, a little bird was about to take a drink from the fountain when something strange happened. With a loud 'crack', the fountain split into two! + +Now the animals didn't have a place to have a drink. They were very sad. + +The next day, a big yellow bird came to the fountain. It flew around it and used its beak to help put the fountain back together. After a while, the fountain was fixed, and the animals were happy again. They all got nice long drinks of the sparkling water. + +The little bird was so thankful to the big yellow bird. From that day on, the big yellow bird was famous! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He had a friend named Sam. + +One day, the little boy wanted to go exploring. He asked Sam if he wanted to come too. Sam said yes! + +They set out on their adventure. As they walked through the woods, they saw a huge tree. They couldn't believe their eyes! + +The little boy and Sam climbed up to the top of the tree. They looked out and saw a magnificent view. Suddenly, the sun began to rise and shone brightly. They watched as the sky changed colour. + +It was a beautiful morning. The little boy and his friend woke up happy and excited to explore. They ran around and made new discoveries. They found all kinds of wonderful things! + +When the sun began to set, the little boy and Sam said goodbye. They hugged each other and went on their merry way. + +The little boy and his friend had a huge adventure that day! +It was a terrible morning. The sun was shining, but something was wrong. A little girl was stuck in a river and she was too scared to move. + +The little girl shouted for help, but nobody was around. Then suddenly, a man appeared! He rushed to the river and quickly pulled the girl out. He saved her! + +The girl was so happy she hugged the man tightly. He gave her a big smile and said, "It's alright, I'm here now. You are safe." The little girl was filled with joy. + +The man then took the girl home. He made sure she was safe and warm before he said goodbye. He waved her off with a smile. + +The little girl was so thankful that the man had saved her. She never forgot his kindness that terrible morning. +Once upon a time, there was a bright and sunny day. As the sun shone brightly, a distant motor appeared in the sky. It zoomed up way above the clouds. + +Soon after, a beautiful butterfly appeared. She fluttered around the motor and around the clouds. The motor and butterfly flew together in the sky and it was a beautiful sight to behold. + +The butterfly and motor flew together, futher and futher away until they were just tiny little dots in the sky. They were so far up and so small that only the clearest of eyes could spot them. + +Eventually, the butterfly and motor flew back down and settled in the nearby trees. As the two settled in for the night, the sun slowly disappeared and night fell. The motor and butterfly had a wonderful night full of fun and adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a red pitch. On the pitch, there were two children. One was a three year old. The other was a four year old. + +The four year old wanted to play catch on the pitch. But the three year old didn't want to. + +The four year old said, "Let's play catch!" But the three year old just shook his head. + +The four year old said, "C'mon, it'll be fun!" But the three year old still didn't move. + +The four year old was getting angry. He said, "You have to behave and play with me!" + +The three year old was scared, but he knew he had to do what the four year old said. So he nodded his head in agreement. + +The two of them played catch on the red pitch. They laughed and ran around, and soon they were having so much fun they had forgotten all about the fuss! +Once upon a time, there was a strong man who wanted to succeed. He wanted to be the strongest of anyone in the world. So he decided to build a strong steel tower. He worked very hard, every day and every night. + +He used steel for the tower and it was very strong. Every day he added new pieces to the tower until it became very tall. The man worked and worked until he had a tower that reached all the way up to the sky. + +The man was so proud that he had finally succeeded. He was the strongest man in the world! Everywhere people admired his tower and talked about his success. He felt very proud and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Ash. She was three years old and was so excited to try out all the new things she could do! + +One day, Ash went outside to play in the garden. She liked to pick the flowers and run around the grass. But then it started to rain, so She had to go inside. + +Ash was so sad to leave her garden and she started to miss playing outside in the sunshine. She sat on the sofa looking out the window, feeling a bit lonely. + +But then, a surprise came! Her mummy had a special present for her - a new tricycle! Ash was so happy and couldn't wait to go back outside and ride it. + +She said goodbye to the rain and rode around the garden until the sun went down. Now Ash knows that she doesn't have to miss her garden when it's raining - she can just stay inside and ride her new tricycle. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on airplanes and seeing the big airport. One day, Timmy went on a plane and it broke! The plane was not flexible and could not fly anymore. Timmy was very sad. + +But then, the airplane fixer came and he was able to fix the plane! He used his tools to make the plane flexible again. Timmy was so happy because he could go on the plane and see the airport again. He thanked the fixer and went on his way. From then on, Timmy knew that if something was broken, he could always find someone to fix it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a basket and liked to gather flowers in it. One day, she saw her friend Emma had a new pair of socks. Lily felt jealous and wanted new socks too. + +Lily asked her mom for new socks, but her mom said she had enough socks. So, Lily decided to make her own socks. She gathered some yarn and started knitting. It was hard work, but she didn't give up. Finally, she finished her socks and felt proud of herself. + +The next day, Lily wore her new socks to show Emma. Emma was happy for her friend and they played together. Lily learned that it's not good to be jealous and that it's better to make things yourself. From then on, she always gathered yarn to make new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends in the park. One day, as they were playing, Lily noticed a mysterious spot on the ground. She tried to ignore it, but it kept catching her eye. + +Later that day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some snacks. As they were walking down the aisle, Lily demanded a bag of chips. Her mom said no, but Lily kept asking. Suddenly, her mom noticed an unknown man watching them from a distance. She quickly grabbed Lily's hand and left the store. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park with her friends. She remembered the mysterious spot and decided to investigate. As she got closer, she saw that it was a hidden hole in the ground. She realized that if she had stepped on it, she could have fallen and hurt herself. From that day on, Lily never ignored strange spots again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big city with her mommy and daddy. Lily loved to play with her toys and run around the park. + +One day, Lily saw a butterfly flying gracefully in the air. She wanted to catch it, so she tried to squeeze it with her tiny hands. But the butterfly flew away. + +Lily felt sad and decided to go home. On her way back, she saw a big dog. She wanted to pet it, but the dog didn't like it and bit her. Lily cried and her mommy took her to the hospital. + +The doctors tried to help Lily, but the bite was too big and she didn't make it. Everyone in the city was very sad. They remembered Lily as a sweet and playful little girl who loved to chase butterflies. +Once upon a time, there was a little bee named Buzz. Buzz lived in a hive with his friends. They loved to fly around and collect nectar from flowers. One day, Buzz got very enthusiastic about finding the best flowers. He flew far and wide, but couldn't find any good ones. + +As he was flying back to the hive, Buzz saw a big, beautiful flower in a field. He got so excited that he flew straight into the flower and got stuck in the petals. He tried to get out, but he couldn't. + +Buzz's friends noticed he was missing and went out to look for him. They found him stuck in the flower and worked together to get him out. They were very happy to have their friend back in the hive with them. From that day on, Buzz learned to be more careful when he got enthusiastic about something. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bunny named Benny. Benny loved to wander around the garden and smell the pretty roses. One day, Benny met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hi there, little bunny! What are you doing?" asked Lily. + +"I'm wandering around the garden and smelling the pretty roses," replied Benny. + +"Oh, I love roses too! They smell so nice," said Lily. + +Benny and Lily became friends and wandered around the garden together, smelling the roses and having fun. From that day on, they would often meet up and go on adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her hoop. She would roll it on the ground and try to jump through it. + +One day, Lily's friend Jack came over to play. Jack was very tall and could jump very high. He saw Lily's hoop and said, "I bet I can jump through that hoop!" + +Lily was unsure if Jack could do it, but she wanted to see him try. Jack took a big jump and went through the hoop! Lily was amazed and said, "Wow, Jack! I understand why you're so good at basketball now!" + +From that day on, Lily and Jack played with the hoop together. They would take turns jumping through it and trying to see who could jump the highest. Lily was happy to have a new friend who could do such cool tricks with her hoop. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy top, which would spin round and round. One day, her mommy told her they were going on a special trip to the park. Lily was so excited that she couldn't wait to go. + +When they arrived at the park, Lily saw a big carousel with horses that went up and down. She couldn't wait to ride it! As they got closer, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to ride the carousel together. Lily was even more excited now that she would be riding with her mommy. + +Finally, it was time to ride. As they went round and round on the carousel, Lily felt so much love for her mommy. She knew that this was a special moment they would always remember. And as they got off the carousel, Lily's mommy reminded her that they would always have this memory to cherish. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big palace. He loved to count things, and he was very good at it. One day, he counted all the jewels in his treasure chest and found out that one was missing. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find it. + +The king was very careful with his things, so he knew someone must have taken it. He asked his guards to keep an eye on everyone who came in and out of the palace. + +The next day, a little mouse came running out of the palace with the missing jewel in its mouth. The guards caught the mouse and returned the jewel to the king. From that day on, the king was even more careful with his treasures and made sure to always count the number of jewels in his chest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They played on the swings and the slide, and had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She cried and cried, but her mommy and daddy hugged her and made her feel better. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was an ambulance! The ambulance came to the park and the nice people inside helped Lily's knee feel better. They had a soft pillow for her to rest on and gave her a band-aid. + +Lily was very happy that the ambulance came to help her. She learned that ambulances include kind people who help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a robot friend named Robby. Robby was very rough and made of metal. He could move his arms and legs just like a person. + +One day, Lily and Robby were playing outside when Lily's tummy started to grumble. "I'm hungry," she said. "Can we go inside and feed me?" + +Robby nodded his head and said, "Yes, let's go!" They went inside and Lily's mom gave her a sandwich. Lily took a bite and then gave a piece to Robby. "Here you go, Robby. Do you like it?" she asked. + +Robby's eyes lit up and he said, "Yum! This is delicious!" Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Robby. You're my best friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit who loved to walk in the forest. One day, he decided to explore a new path and found a hole in the ground. He looked inside and saw a dark underground tunnel. The rabbit was curious and wanted to see where it led. + +He started to walk down the tunnel, feeling a bit scared but also excited. After a while, he saw a light at the end of the tunnel. When he got there, he found a kind and compassionate mole who lived underground. The mole showed the rabbit around and even gave him some carrots to eat. + +From that day on, the rabbit and the mole became good friends. They would often walk together in the forest and explore new places. The rabbit was happy he took a chance and walked underground, because he found a new friend who was kind and caring. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, Lily's mom made her a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. Lily didn't like oatmeal, she thought it was disgusting. + +Lily said to her mom, "Mommy, I don't want to eat this oatmeal. It's yucky." + +Her mom replied, "Lily, you have to eat your breakfast. It's good for you." + +Lily didn't want to eat the oatmeal, so she decided to pour it down the sink. Her mom caught her and said, "Lily, that's not nice. You have to eat your breakfast or you won't grow big and strong." + +Lily realized her mistake and decided to eat the oatmeal. To her surprise, it wasn't as bad as she thought it would be. She finished her breakfast and went to play with her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because his parents took him to the park. They played on the swings and climbed on the jungle gym. Timmy loved the park. + +After playing at the park, Timmy and his family went to the beach. They saw a big boat with white sails. Timmy thought it was so cool. He wanted to go on the boat and sail away. + +The next day, Timmy's parents told him they were going to visit his wealthy grandparents. Timmy didn't know what "wealthy" meant, but he knew it sounded important. When they arrived, Timmy saw that their house was very big and fancy. He had a lot of fun playing with his grandparents and seeing their beautiful things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the big hall of her house. She had a toy car which she loved to drive around in the hall. One day, Lily's mom asked her to sign a paper. Lily didn't know how to sign her name yet, so her mom helped her. Her mom's signature was very reliable. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home from work. He had a surprise for Lily. He brought her a new toy car! Lily was so happy and she drove it around the hall. She loved her new toy car because it was very reliable and didn't break easily. She played with her toy cars in the hall every day and loved to sign her name on her drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sack that she liked to fill with toys and treats. One day, she found an old apple in her sack that had started to rot. She didn't want it to make her other toys dirty, so she threw it away. + +Lily liked to keep her toys tidy, so she always put them back in her sack when she was done playing. One day, she went to her friend's house and forgot to put her toys away. When she came back home, her room was messy! She quickly put all her toys back in her sack and made her room tidy again. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her room tidy and her sack free of any rotting toys. She was happy knowing that her toys were safe and her room was clean. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cool microscope that he loved to look through. One day, Timmy was playing with his microscope when he accidentally dropped it and lost it. Timmy was very sad and frightened because he thought he would never find his microscope again. + +Timmy searched high and low for his microscope, but he couldn't find it anywhere. He asked his mom and dad if they had seen it, but they hadn't. Timmy was so worried that he wouldn't be able to see all the tiny things he loved to look at with his microscope. + +But then, Timmy's little sister found the microscope under the couch! Timmy was so happy and relieved that he hugged his sister and thanked her. From then on, Timmy was extra careful with his microscope so he wouldn't lose it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the grass and chase after birds. One day, Max saw a little bird with a broken wing. The bird couldn't fly and was very sad. + +Max wanted to help the bird, but he didn't know how. He sighed and thought for a long time. Then, he had an idea. Max gently picked up the bird in his mouth and brought it to his owner. + +Max's owner took the bird to the vet and the bird's wing was fixed. The little bird was very happy and thanked Max with a twinkle in its eye. Max was happy too, knowing he had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly driver named Jack. Jack drove a big yellow school bus that took children to school. One day, Jack picked up a little girl named Lily. Lily was very excited to go to school, but she forgot her backpack at home. + +When they arrived at school, Lily started to cry because she didn't have her backpack. Jack tried to calm her down and said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can go back and get your backpack." But Lily was still upset and said, "I want my backpack now!" + +Suddenly, Lily slapped Jack in the face. Jack was surprised and hurt. He said, "Lily, that's not nice. You hurt me." Lily felt bad and said sorry to Jack. Jack forgave her and they went back to get her backpack. From that day on, Lily always remembered her backpack and Jack was still her friendly driver. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around in the forest and look for treasure. One day, Benny found a shiny treasure chest under a big tree. He was so happy! But then, he heard a loud noise and got scared. It was just his friend, a little bird, who was singing a song. Benny felt silly for being scared and hopped away with his treasure. The end. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite doll was named Rosie. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pin to put on Rosie's dress. Lily was so proud of her doll with the pretty pin. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big rock and wanted to climb it. "Mommy, can I climb the rock?" she asked. "Yes, but be careful," her mom replied. + +Lily climbed the rock and looked down at her mom. "Look, mommy! I'm on top of the rock!" she shouted. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a train. It was a big, red train that went very fast. The train loved to speed down the tracks and feel the wind in its face. + +One day, the train saw some steam coming out of a nearby factory. The train thought it looked like fun and wanted to play in the steam. So, the train went over to the factory and started playing in the steam. + +But the train was being naughty and didn't realize that the steam was very hot. The steam burned the train and it couldn't go fast anymore. The train was very sad and had to go to the train hospital. From that day on, the train learned to be more careful and not to be so naughty. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing on her computer all day long. One day, her mommy told her it was time for dinner but Lily didn't want to stop playing. Her mommy said, "Lily, you promised me you would listen to me when it's time to eat." + +Lily didn't know what "promise" meant, so her mommy explained that it's when you say you will do something and you have to keep your word. Lily felt bad for not keeping her promise and decided to listen to her mommy. + +The next day, Lily's friend Billy came over to play on her computer. Billy didn't know how to use the computer, but Lily didn't want to help him because she thought he was "ignorant". Her mommy saw what was happening and told Lily that it's not nice to call people names and that she should help her friend. + +Lily kept her promise to her mommy and helped Billy use the computer. They had so much fun together and Lily realized that it's important to keep your promises and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a mommy who loved to put on makeup. She would start every day by putting on her makeup. She had lots of makeup, all in different colors. Sometimes she would put on lipstick that was red like an apple. Other times she would put on eyeshadow that was blue like the sky. + +One day, her little girl saw her putting on her makeup. The little girl was so curious that she asked her mommy if she could try some too. Her mommy said yes and started to put some makeup on her little girl's face. The little girl was so happy that she felt like she was as high as a bird flying in the sky. From that day on, the little girl would start every day by putting on her own makeup, just like her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see the zebras. Lily saw a zebra with black and white stripes. She thought it was so pretty. + +Lily's mommy said, "Do you want to pet the zebra?" + +Lily said, "Yes! But I'm scared." + +Mommy said, "It's okay. The zebra is very comfortable with people. Let's go say hello." + +Lily petted the zebra and it felt soft. She said, "Thank you, zebra. You're so nice." The zebra just looked at her and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's teddy bear lost an arm and she felt very sad. + +Lily's mom took the teddy bear to a kind nurse who knew how to fix toys. The nurse attached a new arm to the teddy bear and made it as good as new. + +When Lily saw her teddy bear with its new arm, she was very happy and hugged it tightly. She knew that the nurse had made her teddy bear all better and she felt very grateful. From that day on, Lily made sure to take good care of her teddy bear and never let it get hurt again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new leather ball to play with. The ball was so pretty and flexible, it bounced really high when Lily threw it. + +Lily played with the ball every day and took good care of it. But one day, she accidentally left it outside in the rain. The rain spoiled the leather ball and it wasn't flexible anymore. Lily was very sad that she couldn't play with her favorite ball anymore. + +Lily's mom saw how sad she was and decided to buy her a new ball. This time, she made sure to remind Lily to bring it inside when it rained. Lily was so happy to have a new ball to play with, and she promised to take good care of it so it wouldn't get spoiled like the last one. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Max's owner put a new collar on him. The collar was red and shiny, and Max thought it was brilliant. + +Max's owner loved to paint, and one day she decided to paint a picture of Max wearing his new collar. Max sat very still while his owner painted him. When she was finished, Max looked at the painting and barked happily. He thought it was a brilliant painting of himself. + +From that day on, Max wore his new collar proudly and loved to show it off to his friends in the park. They all thought it was brilliant too, and Max was the happiest dog in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to win a race but he didn't train very hard. He saw his friends practicing every day, but he just played with his toys. When the race day came, Timmy lost the race. He felt sad and disappointed. + +Timmy's mom told him that it's okay to lose sometimes, but he should try harder next time. She gave him a magnet and told him to write his goal on a piece of paper and stick it on the fridge. Timmy wrote, "I want to win the race!" and put it on the fridge with the magnet. + +Timmy started practicing every day and worked very hard. He became very competitive and wanted to win the next race. When the race day came, Timmy was ready. He ran as fast as he could and won the race! Timmy was very happy and proud of himself. He learned that if he wants to achieve something, he needs to work hard for it. +Once upon a time, there was a bossy raven who liked to tell other birds what to do. One day, the raven saw a worm and wanted to eat it, but decided to delay eating it so that it could boss the other birds around some more. + +As the raven was flying around, it saw a group of baby birds who were lost and crying for their mommy. The bossy raven decided to help them find their mommy and stopped delaying its worm snack. + +The baby birds were so happy to be reunited with their mommy and thanked the bossy raven for helping them. The raven realized that being helpful was more important than being bossy and decided to change its ways. From that day on, the raven became known as the helpful raven and all the other birds loved and respected it. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play in the park with his best friend, a cat named Mittens. One day, Max and Mittens were playing when Max saw something small and jumpy. It was a flea! Max tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +Later that day, Max and Mittens were taking a walk when Max saw something brilliant in the distance. It was a big, shiny ball! Max wanted to play with it, but it was too high up. Mittens said they should come back tomorrow with a plan. + +The next day, Max and Mittens came back with a spring in their step. They had brought a ladder to reach the ball. As they climbed up, Max saw something small and jumpy again. It was the flea! Max caught it and put it in a jar to take home. When they finally reached the ball, Max and Mittens saw that it was actually a disco ball! They had a brilliant idea to have a dance party in the park that night with all their friends. And they did, under the shining disco ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brown teddy bear that she loved to play with. One night, Lily went to sleep and had a dream about going on an adventure with her teddy bear. They saw lots of animals and had so much fun. + +The next day, Lily and her teddy bear went for a walk outside. Suddenly, they smelled something funny. It was gas! Lily's mommy told her to stay away from the gas because it could be dangerous. So, Lily and her teddy bear went back inside to play with their toys. They were happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a long plastic snake. The snake was green and had big eyes. One day, the snake wanted to settle down in a cozy place. So, he slithered around until he found a nice spot under a tree. The snake curled up and relaxed in his new home. He was happy to have found a place to settle. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside when the sun was up. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his kite. He ran and ran until the kite went up in the sky. Timmy was happy to see his kite fly high. + +Suddenly, the wind stopped blowing and the park became quiet. Timmy guessed that the wind was taking a nap. He waited and waited until the wind woke up and blew his kite again. Timmy was happy to see his kite fly again. He ran and ran until the sun went down. Timmy went home and slept with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a house with a big roof. One day, a big storm came and the roof broke. The people in the house were sad and scared because they didn't have a roof to protect them from the rain. But then, some polite builders came and restored the roof. They worked hard and fixed the roof so it was as good as new. The people in the house were happy again because they had a roof to keep them safe and dry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy went outside to play and he saw that the snow was all gone. He was sad because he loved playing in the snow. + +But then, Timmy had an idea. He went inside and got a big bucket of water. He poured the water all over the ground where the snow used to be. The water soaked into the ground and made it all wet. + +Timmy then went inside to get some toys to play with in the wet ground. As he was playing, he found a hidden toy that he had lost in the snow before. He was so happy to find it and he played with it all day long in the wet ground. Timmy learned that even when the snow is gone, there is still fun to be had outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the gas station to fill up their car. Timmy saw the big gas pump and watched as his dad poured the gas into the car. + +After they finished, Timmy noticed that his hands were black from touching the car. He showed his dad his black hands and his dad smiled and said they would wash them when they got home. Timmy was happy because he loved playing in the water. + +When they got home, Timmy's dad poured some soap into the sink and turned on the water. Timmy put his hands under the water and watched the black color disappear. He was amazed at how the soap made his hands clean again. From that day on, Timmy made sure to wash his hands after playing with his toy cars. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to eat spaghetti. His mommy would make it for him every week. Max's favorite kind of spaghetti was brown spaghetti. + +One night, Max was eating his brown spaghetti when he noticed something strange. His fork was glowing! Max was so surprised that he dropped his fork. + +Max's mommy saw what happened and asked him what was wrong. Max told her about the glowing fork. His mommy laughed and showed him that the fork was just reflecting the light from the lamp. Max felt silly, but he was happy to finish his brown spaghetti. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved very much. He would play with it every day on the path in his backyard. The path was made of stones and was very reliable, it never broke. + +One day, Timmy's little sister came to play with him. She wanted to play with his toy car, but Timmy didn't want to share. His sister got upset and started to cry. Timmy got angry and tore the car away from her. But when he did, the car broke into pieces. + +Timmy's sister was sad and Timmy felt bad. He tried to fix the car, but it was too broken. Timmy learned that it's not nice to be mean to others and that sharing is important. From that day on, Timmy tried to be a better brother and friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he saw a big boat called a kayak. It was so cool! Timmy wanted to play with it, but he didn't know where to put it. + +Then, he remembered his dad had a big store in the garage. Timmy went to the garage and found a spot to store the kayak. He was so proud of himself for finding a good spot! + +But then, Timmy's dad came home and saw the kayak in the garage. He asked Timmy where he got it from, and Timmy felt ashamed. He didn't mean to take it without asking. Timmy apologized and promised to always ask before taking things. His dad forgave him and they went for a kayak ride together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to watch television, especially her favorite show about a silly clown. One day, Lily's mom came into the room and said, "Lily, it's time to turn off the television and clean up your toys." + +Lily didn't want to stop watching her show, but she knew it was important to listen to her mom. "Okay, Mommy," Lily said. "But can I please finish watching the clown first?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. But we need to measure how much time you have left before it's time to clean up." + +Lily was happy that her mom was being so good to her. She watched the clown for a little while longer, and then her mom came back and said, "Time's up, Lily. Let's turn off the television and clean up your toys together." + +Lily was sad that her show was over, but she was happy to spend time with her mom and make the room look nice and tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a dolphin named Dolly. She lived in the big blue ocean with her family and friends. One day, Dolly saw some trash in the water. She knew it was bad for the ocean animals, so she decided to pick it up. + +Dolly looked for a bag to put the trash in, but there wasn't one available. She thought for a moment and decided to scatter the trash around so it wouldn't hurt anyone. But then, she realized that wasn't the right thing to do. + +Dolly knew that even though it was hard, she had to find a way to clean up the ocean. So she swam to her friends and asked for their help. Together, they found a bag and picked up all the trash. Dolly learned that even when things are tough, it's important to do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange cat named Tom. Tom loved to play in the garden, but one day he found a gem. It was shiny and sparkly, and Tom wanted to keep it. But then, a little bird came and said the gem belonged to her nest. + +Tom didn't want to give the gem back, so he ran away with it. But as he was running, he got tired and started to yawn. He didn't notice the big dog that was coming his way. The dog saw the gem and wanted it too. + +Tom realized he had to give up the gem to keep himself safe. He gave it back to the little bird, and the dog went away. Tom learned that it's always better to do the right thing, even if it's hard. And he went back to playing in the garden, feeling happy and proud of himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wander around her backyard and explore. One day, she found a big hedge that she had never seen before. She walked along the hedge and felt the leaves tickle her fingers. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and saw an angry cat. The cat was hissing and swishing its tail back and forth. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She slowly backed away from the cat and ran back to her house. + +From then on, Lily always made sure to stay away from the hedge and the angry cat. She continued to wander around her backyard, but now she was more careful and aware of her surroundings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and go on adventures. One day, she found a map in her backyard. It was a picture that showed where treasure might be. Lily was very excited and decided to follow the map. + +She walked and walked until she found a big tree. Under the tree was a treasure chest! Lily opened the chest and inside was a shiny necklace. She was so happy and felt like a princess wearing it. The necklace was very special to her and she knew it had a lot of value. + +But then, Lily realized that she lost the map. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt sad because she wanted to keep the map as a memory of her adventure. Even though she lost the map, she was still happy because she found something that was valuable to her. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with numbers and do math. She was very creative and liked to make patterns with her blocks. + +One day, Lily's teacher gave her a math problem to solve. Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't figure it out. She asked her teacher to repeat the problem, but she still couldn't solve it. + +Lily got very frustrated and decided to give up. She threw her blocks in the air and knocked over her cup of juice. Her mom came in and scolded her for making a mess. + +Lily felt very sad and wished she could solve the math problem. She went to bed that night feeling upset. The next day, her teacher gave her a new problem to solve, but Lily didn't even want to try. She had lost her confidence and didn't want to do math anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a lady with a cute puppy. The lady looked sad, so Lily asked her if she was okay. The lady told Lily that she lost her phone and didn't know how to find it. + +Lily wanted to help the lady, so she looked around the park. She saw a shiny object in the grass and picked it up. It was the lady's phone! The lady was so happy and grateful. She thanked Lily and gave her a big hug. + +Lily learned that helping others can make them happy and it feels good to do the right thing. From that day on, Lily always tried to help others whenever she could. +Once upon a time, there was a red octopus named Ollie. Ollie lived in the ocean with his friends, the fish and the crabs. One day, Ollie saw a shiny object on the ocean floor. He swam down to get it, but it was stuck under a big rock. Ollie tried and tried, but he couldn't move the rock. + +Just then, Ollie's friend, a big blue whale named Willy, came by. Ollie asked Willy for help, but Willy refused. Ollie felt sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a little crab named Sally came along and offered to help. Together, Sally and Ollie were able to move the rock and get the shiny object. Ollie was so happy and grateful to have a friend like Sally. + +From that day on, Ollie learned that even if some friends refuse to help, there are always others who will be there for you. And he was glad to have such a good friend in Sally. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and sing songs. One day, Blue flew too high and fell down. Blue hurt his wing and cried for help. + +A kind doctor saw Blue and took him to her clinic. The doctor was very clean and wore a white coat. She looked at Blue's wing and said, "Don't worry, little bird. I will make you all better." + +After a while, the doctor fixed Blue's wing and he was able to fly again. Blue was so happy and thanked the doctor. "Thank you, doctor! You made me fly again!" Blue sang happily. The doctor smiled and said, "You're welcome, little bird. Just be careful when you fly next time." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had very long hair that she loved to brush and comb every day. One day, Lily's mom noticed that her hair was getting tangled and messy. She said, "Lily, we need to wash your hair with shampoo to make it clean and soft again." + +Lily didn't like the sound of that. She said, "I don't want to wash my hair! It takes too long and I don't like the smell of shampoo." Her mom replied, "I understand, but I recommend that we wash your hair so it will be healthy and shiny. And we can use a fancy shampoo that smells like flowers!" + +Lily thought about it and finally agreed. They went to the store and picked out a fancy shampoo with a pretty bottle. When they got home, Lily's mom helped her wash her hair. Afterward, Lily looked in the mirror and saw how soft and shiny her hair was. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I like the fancy shampoo!" +One day, a little boy named Tim found a video in his room. He was very happy and wanted to watch it. He put the video in the player and pressed play. On the screen, he saw a magic frog. The frog said, "If you feel miserable, just say 'shrink' and I will help you." + +The next day, Tim went to school. He felt sad and miserable because his friends did not want to play with him. He remembered the magic frog from the video and said, "shrink." Suddenly, he became small like an ant. Now, he could play with the ants in the playground. + +After playing with the ants, Tim felt happy again. He said "shrink" and became big once more. He went back to his friends and shared his story. His friends learned that being kind and playing together can make everyone happy. From that day on, they always played together and no one felt miserable anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a small, pale cat. The cat lived in a big house with a kind family. The family loved the cat very much. They gave the cat a warm place to stay and yummy food to eat. + +One day, the cat went outside to play. It saw a little bird in a tree. The cat wanted to be friends with the bird, so it climbed up the tree. The bird was happy to see the cat and they played together. + +After playing, the cat received a gift from the bird: a soft, pretty feather. The cat was very happy and said "thank you" to the bird. Then, the cat went back to its warm stay in the big house. The cat showed the family the pretty feather and they all smiled. The cat and the family lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Tom. Tom liked to play with his ball in the park. One day, he saw a big red ambulance. The ambulance was there to help people who were hurt. + +Tom was curious about the ambulance, so he went close to look. He saw a puzzle with many pieces. Tom loved puzzles and wanted to solve it. He thought that if he could solve the puzzle, he could help the ambulance people too. + +Tom worked hard to solve the puzzle. He put all the pieces together and showed it to the ambulance people. They were very happy and thanked Tom. The puzzle had helped them find a lost little girl. Tom felt proud that he could help and went back to play with his ball in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a violin that she loved to play. But her brother Tom did not like the sound of the violin. He would say, "I hate the noise it makes!" Lucy felt sad when Tom said that. But she still played her violin. + +One day, Lucy was very tired. She had played with her friends all day. Her hands were too tired to play the violin. She sat down with her violin and tried to play, but her fingers just could not do it. Lucy felt sad that she could not play her violin because she was so tired. + +Tom saw that Lucy was sad. He thought about how much he hated the noise of the violin. But he did not want Lucy to be sad. So Tom said, "Lucy, I will help you play your violin." Lucy smiled, and Tom helped her play the violin. They played together, even though Tom did not like the noise. And Lucy was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bell that could ring. The bell had a friend named Dog. They liked to play together. The bell would ring, and Dog would run and jump. + +One day, the bell could not ring. Dog was worried. He wanted to help his friend. Dog looked for something to make the bell ring again. + +Dog found a stick. He used the stick to hit the bell. The bell started to ring. Dog was happy, and his friend was happy too. They played together again, and they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a messy room with toys all over the floor. One day, Lily's mom told her to clean her room before she could go play outside. + +While Lily was cleaning, she found a big, red box under her bed. She opened it and saw a gift inside. It was a cute, fluffy teddy bear! Lily was very happy and hugged the teddy bear. + +After cleaning her room, Lily felt very tired. She decided to take a nap with her new teddy bear. They both slept and had sweet dreams. When Lily woke up, she was ready to play outside with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and have fun. One day, Tim found a toy razor in his room. He didn't know what it was, but he thought it looked cool. + +Tim wanted to travel with his toy razor. So, he put it in his bag and went outside. He walked and walked until he reached the park. At the park, he saw other kids playing and having fun. Tim took out his toy razor and showed it to his new friends. + +The other kids liked Tim's toy razor too. They all played together and had a great time. After a while, it was time to go home. Tim put his toy razor back in his bag and said goodbye to his friends. He traveled back home with a big smile on his face, happy to have had a fun day with his toy razor and new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to imagine things. One day, he went to a small creek near his house to play. The creek had water and many rocks. + +Tim saw a black frog near the creek. The black frog could jump very high. Tim and the black frog played together. They jumped from rock to rock in the creek. They were very happy. + +After playing, Tim and the black frog said goodbye. Tim went back to his house. He told his mom about the fun day at the creek. Tim could not wait to imagine and play with the black frog again. +One day, a cat and a dog went to a party. They both wore fun costumes. The cat wore a hat, and the dog wore a cape. They were very happy to play with their friends. + +But then, it started to rain. The rain made their costumes wet. The cat and the dog did not like it. They paused and looked at each other. They wanted to find a way to fix their costumes. + +The cat had an idea. They could go inside and wait for the rain to stop. The dog agreed. They went inside and played with their friends. Soon, their costumes were dry again. Now, they could have fun at the party. +Once upon a time, there was a big pink van. A nice man named Tom drove the van. He loved to drive around the town and show everyone his pink van. + +One day, Tom met a little girl named Sue. Sue liked the pink van very much. She asked Tom, "Can I ride in your pink van?" Tom said, "Yes, come in!" Sue was very happy. + +Tom turned the van left and right, and they went up and down the hills. Sue laughed and clapped her hands. They had a fun day with the pink van. At the end of the day, Sue said, "Thank you, Tom!" Tom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Sue!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very enthusiastic about everything. One day, he saw a big box in the living room. He asked his mom what it was. She said, "It's a surprise, but you have to wait." + +Tim was excited and couldn't wait to find out what was inside the box. He kept asking his mom if he could open it, but she always said, "Not yet, Tim. You have to wait." Tim started to accept that he had to wait, but he couldn't stop thinking about the box. + +Finally, the day came when Tim's mom said he could open the box. Tim was so happy! He opened the box and found a new bike inside. He remembered all the times he had to wait, and now he knew it was worth it. Tim was so happy to have his new bike and couldn't wait to ride it every day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to joke and make her friends laugh. One day, while playing in the park, she found a shiny gem. It was so pretty, and she was very happy. + +Lily showed the gem to her friend, Tom. Tom was impatient and wanted the gem for himself. He said, "Give me the gem, Lily. I want it now!" But Lily didn't want to give her gem away. She wanted to keep it. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She told Tom, "If you can make me laugh with a joke, I will give you the gem." Tom thought and thought, and finally, he told a funny joke. Lily laughed and gave the gem to Tom. + +Tom learned that being patient and making others happy can bring good things. And Lily learned that it's good to share with friends. They both played happily together, and their friendship grew stronger. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play outside with his toys. One day, he saw a big box with new equipment in it. He was very happy. Tom's mom told him not to lose any of the equipment. + +The next day, Tom went to the park with his new equipment. He played all day with his friends. They had so much fun. But when it was time to go home, Tom saw that he was missing one toy from his equipment. He felt sad and worried. + +Tom and his friends looked all around the park for the missing toy. Just as they were about to give up, a little girl found the toy under a bench. She gave it back to Tom. Tom was so happy and thanked the little girl. He promised to be more careful with his equipment from that day on. +Once upon a time, there was a hero named Tim. Tim was not like other heroes. He was a little ugly, but he was very kind. He had a big heart and always helped others. + +One day, Tim went for a walk. As he walked, he saw a small cat stuck in a tree. Tim wanted to help the cat. He tried to skip to the tree, but he was too slow. So, he tried to skip faster, and this time, he reached the tree. + +Tim climbed the tree and saved the cat. The cat was so happy that it licked Tim's face. Tim felt like a real hero. From that day on, everyone loved Tim, even if he was a little ugly. And Tim was happy because he knew that being kind and helpful was more important than being pretty. +Once there was a penguin. This penguin did not know much. He was an ignorant penguin. One day, he met a wise owl. The owl said, "I can teach you things." + +The penguin and the owl did many things together. They played games and talked. The owl told the penguin that something big will happen soon. The penguin was excited but did not know what it was. + +Then, one day, the big thing happened. The penguin and the owl found a big treasure chest. The penguin was very happy. He knew that the owl was right. The penguin said, "Thank you, owl, for teaching me." The owl said, "You're welcome, penguin. Now we both know more." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved very much. The car was weak and had a cable. Tim played with his car every day. + +One day, Tim saw the sun rise in the sky. He wanted to see if his car could rise too. So, he tied the cable to a big balloon. He hoped the balloon would help his car rise up into the sky. + +Tim let go of the balloon and the car. The weak car rose into the sky with the help of the balloon. Tim was very happy to see his car rise. He clapped and laughed as he watched his car fly high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird named Bob. Bob had pretty silver feathers that would shine in the sun. He loved to fly high in the sky and soar with his friends. They would race each other and play fun games. + +One day, Bob saw a round, green fruit on a tree. He was hungry, so he picked it up with his beak and took a bite. The fruit was very sour! Bob made a funny face and his friends laughed at him. They all tried the sour fruit and made funny faces too. + +Bob and his friends continued to soar in the sky, feeling happy and full. They loved to play and eat together, even if the fruit was sour. And every day, their silver feathers would shine brightly as they flew high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat cereal every day. His mom knew that cereal was healthy for him, so she always made sure he had some. + +One day, Tim's mom went to the store to buy more cereal. She could not find Tim's favorite cereal. She asked the store man, "Do you have any more of Tim's favorite cereal?" The store man said, "I am sorry, we are out of it. But I can send for more. It will be here tomorrow." + +Tim's mom went home and told Tim the news. Tim was sad, but he knew he could wait one day for his favorite cereal. The next day, the store man sent the cereal to Tim's house. Tim was so happy to eat his healthy cereal again. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a fearful boy. He was scared of many things like big dogs, loud noises, and the dark. One day, Tim's mom took him to the library. Tim liked the library because it was quiet and had many books to read. + +In the library, Tim saw a sign. The sign had a picture of a big dog. Tim was scared and asked his mom, "What does the sign say?" His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tim. The sign says 'Story Time with a Friendly Dog'. The dog is nice and loves kids." + +Tim thought about it and decided to go to the story time. He met the friendly dog and they read books together. Tim became friends with the dog and was not fearful anymore. From that day on, Tim loved going to the library and reading with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his adorable toy animals. One day, he found a new tool in his toy box. It was a small, red magnifying glass. + +Tim took his new tool and went outside to play. He saw a little bug on a leaf. He said, "Hello, little bug!" The bug did not say anything back, but Tim could see it better with his magnifying glass. He liked to peek at the bug up close. + +As Tim looked at the bug, a small, friendly bird came to sit near him. The bird said, "Hi, Tim! What are you doing?" Tim replied, "I am using my new tool to look at this little bug." The bird thought it was fun and they both looked at the bug together. They had a great day playing and using Tim's new tool to explore. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved cookies very much. She had a big cookie jar that she kept on a high shelf in the kitchen. Sue's mom put the cookies in the jar for her. + +One day, Sue saw that the cookie jar was empty. She was sad and wanted more cookies. So, she asked her mom to help restore the jar with more cookies. Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's bake some new cookies together." + +Sue and her mom baked yummy cookies and filled the jar. They put the jar back on the high shelf. Sue was so happy to see the jar full again. She ate one cookie and shared the rest with her friends. They all enjoyed the cookies and had a great time. +Once upon a time, in a big open space, there lived a big tiger. The tiger was very strong and liked to weigh things with his paws. He would weigh rocks, leaves, and even his own food. + +One day, a little bunny came to the open space. The bunny saw the tiger weighing things and said, "Mr. Tiger, can you weigh me too?" The tiger looked at the bunny and said, "Yes, little bunny, I can weigh you." + +The tiger put his big paw on the bunny to weigh him. But the tiger was too strong and pressed too hard. The bunny felt very sad and hurt. The tiger did not know his own strength and the little bunny did not have a happy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very anxious one day. He had to choose a toy to take to his friend's house. + +He looked at all his toys and said, "Which toy should I choose? I want my friend to like it too." Tim's mom saw him and asked, "What's wrong, Tim?" + +Tim showed his mom his thumb and said, "Mom, I need help. I have to choose a toy for my friend's house. I don't know which one to pick." + +His mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, Tim. Just pick the one you like the most. I am sure your friend will like it too." + +Tim felt better and chose his favorite toy car. He took it to his friend's house, and they played happily together. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to be independent. He wanted to do things all by himself. So, he decided to write his name on his shirt. He asked his mom for a marker. + +"Mom, can I have a marker to write my name on my shirt?" Tim asked. His mom smiled and said, "Sure, but be careful not to make a mess." + +Tim took the marker and wrote his name on his shirt. He was very proud of himself. He showed his mom and she was proud, too. "Now everyone will know this shirt is mine," he said. + +The next day, Tim wore his shirt to the park. He played with his friends and they all saw his name on his shirt. They thought it was a great idea and wanted to write their names on their shirts, too. Tim felt happy and independent, knowing he had done something all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom was preparing a big meal for the family. Lily wanted to help, so her mom asked her to get an onion. + +Lily found the perfect onion in a basket. It was round and shiny. She was so happy to help her mom. She carried the onion to her mom and said, "Here, Mommy! I found the perfect onion for you!" + +Her mom smiled and thanked her. She said, "Thank you, Lily! You are a great helper!" Then, they both prepared the onion together. They peeled it, chopped it, and added it to the pot. The family enjoyed a delicious meal that night, all because of Lily's help with the perfect onion. +Once upon a time, there was a regular cat named Tom. He lived in a small house with a little boy named Tim. They loved to play together every day. + +One day, while they were playing, Tom saw a cable on the floor. He thought it was a toy, so he started to play with it. He pulled and pulled, and it made a big mess! Tim saw the cable and knew it was not a toy. + +Tim shouted, "Tom, stop!" Tom looked at Tim and knew he made a mistake. They worked together to fix the mess. After that, Tom never played with a cable again. They went back to their regular games and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a big hat. The hat was deep and could hold many things. A little boy named Tim and a little girl named Sue both wanted the hat. + +One day, Tim and Sue saw the hat at the same time. They both ran to get it. Tim said, "I saw the hat first!" Sue said, "No, I saw the hat first!" They both wanted the hat, but there was only one hat. + +Tim and Sue thought of a way to share the hat. They decided to increase the fun by taking turns. Tim would wear the hat for one day, and then Sue would wear the hat the next day. They both were happy and played together with the big, deep hat. +One day, a girl named Lily went to the garden to play. She saw a big, red rose and got excited. She wanted to show the rose to her mom. Lily tried to pull the rose off the plant. + +"Ouch!" Lily cried. The rose had a sharp thing on it. Her hand hurt and she was sad. Her mom heard her cry and came to see what happened. + +"What's wrong, Lily?" her mom asked. Lily showed her hand to her mom. Her mom saw the red spot and knew the rose had hurt her. + +Lily's mom said, "Be careful, roses have sharp things. They can hurt you." Lily was still sad and her hand hurt a lot. She didn't want to play in the garden anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big bag to pack his toys. One day, Tim wanted to bring all his toys to his friend's house. He started to put all his toys in the bag. + +Tim's mom saw him and said, "Tim, you can't pack all your toys. Your bag will be too full, and your toys might squash." Tim didn't listen and kept putting more toys in the bag. + +When Tim got to his friend's house, he opened the bag and saw that his favorite toy was squashed. Tim was sad and cried. His friend's mom said, "Next time, listen to your mom when she tells you something. She knows best." + +The moral of the story is to listen to your parents because they know what's best for you. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was very happy and loved to play in the sun. One day, Fluffy found a new friend. This friend was very small and liked to jump. It was a flea. + +The flea and Fluffy played all day in the yard. They had lots of fun. But then, the flea started to spread. Soon, there were many fleas on Fluffy. Fluffy did not like this, but she did not know what to do. + +Fluffy's owner saw the fleas and knew they had to help. They gave Fluffy a bath with special soap. The soap made the fleas go away. Fluffy was happy again, and she learned to be careful when making new friends. +One day, a boy named Tim found a map. The map was old and weak. It showed the way to a big, fun park. Tim wanted to go to the park, but he was scared. He did not know if the map was right. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, to go with him. Sam was strong and brave. They walked and walked, following the map. Finally, they saw the park. It was big and full of fun things to play on. + +But there was a big dog at the park. The dog was not nice. It did not want Tim and Sam to play there. Sam was brave and talked to the dog. He said, "We can all play and be friends." The dog agreed, and they all played together. The moral of the story is that being brave and kind can help make new friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a soft, pretty bathrobe. She loved to wear it after her bath every night. It was her favorite thing to wear because it was so warm and cozy. + +One day, Lily was eating a spicy snack in her room. She was not careful, and some of the spicy snack fell on her bathrobe. "Oh no!" she said. She tried to clean it, but it did not come off. Lily was very sad. + +Later, her mom came into her room and saw the spicy spot on the bathrobe. She knew just what to do. She took the bathrobe and gently washed it. When it was clean, she gave it back to Lily. Lily was so happy that she accidentally tore a little part of the bathrobe. But her mom fixed it, and Lily was even happier. From that day on, Lily was more careful with her snacks and her bathrobe. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little bunny. The bunny loved to race with his friends in the forest. They would run and play all day long. + +One morning, the forest was full of mist. The bunny and his friends could not see very well. They decided to try and race through the mist. They all lined up and started to run. + +As they raced, the mist began to clear. The sun came out and the forest was bright again. The charming little bunny and his friends laughed and played. They had so much fun racing through the mist. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a car wreck. A big blue car and a little red car crashed. The people in the cars were not happy. They got out of their cars to speak to each other. They spoke loudly and used bad words. + +A little boy named Tim saw the wreck. He was scared. Tim wanted to help, so he ran to the big blue car. The man in the big blue car was very angry. Tim tried to speak, but the man did not listen. The man kept using bad words. + +The little red car's driver was sad. Tim tried to speak to him too. But the man in the red car did not listen. He was too upset about the wreck. Tim felt bad because he could not help. The people in the cars stayed angry and sad. The story had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a wild dog. The dog was very tough. He liked to play in the woods. One day, he saw a little girl. The girl was lost and sad. + +The wild dog wanted to help the girl. He took her hand and led her through the woods. The girl was scared, but the dog was tough and strong. They walked and walked, looking for the girl's home. + +But they could not find the girl's home. They were both very tired. The wild dog tried to help, but he could not. In the end, they both stayed lost in the woods. They were sad and could not go back home. +Once upon a time, there was a big machine. It was hard and made of metal. It lived in a small town. The machine could hug people, and everyone in the town loved it. + +One day, a little boy named Tim saw the machine. He wanted a hug too. He walked up to the machine and said, "Can I have a hug, please?" The machine nodded and opened its arms wide. + +Tim ran towards the machine for a hug, but he didn't see the big rock in front of him. He tripped and fell down. He started to cry because it hurt. The machine tried to hug Tim, but it was too hard and heavy. Tim cried even more because the hard hug hurt him. The machine felt sad that it could not give Tim a soft hug. + +In the end, the machine decided to leave the town because it didn't want to hurt anyone else. The people in the town were sad to see the machine go. Tim was sad too, but he learned to be careful when running and to look out for big rocks. +One day, a little girl named Lucy wanted to eat her favorite treat, jelly. She loved the sweet taste and the fun colors. But she did not want to share with her brother, Tom. So, Lucy decided to hide the jelly in her room. + +Lucy was very good at hiding things. She put the jelly in a box under her bed. She thought Tom would never find it there. But Tom was an honest boy, and he knew Lucy was hiding something. He asked Lucy, "Do you have jelly? Can I have some too?" + +Lucy felt bad for hiding the jelly from her honest brother. She said, "Yes, I have jelly. I am sorry for hiding it. Let's share it together." They went to Lucy's room and found the hidden jelly. They both enjoyed the sweet treat and had a great time. From that day on, Lucy learned the importance of sharing and being honest with her brother. +Once upon a time, there was a hero named Tom. Tom had a big black dog named Max. They liked to play and run all day. Tom and Max were best friends. + +One day, Tom and Max saw a small cat stuck high up in a tree. The cat was scared and could not come down. Tom wanted to help, but the tree was too tall. Max had an idea. He stood by the tree and let Tom climb on his back. Tom reached up and saved the cat. + +The cat was so happy that it gave Tom a kiss. Tom and Max felt good because they helped the cat. The moral of the story is that helping others makes us feel good too. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to walk and play with his blocks. One day, Spot found some new blocks in his toy box. These blocks were big and heavy. + +Spot wanted to show his friend, Max, his heavy blocks. So, Spot put the blocks in a bag and started to walk to Max's house. The bag was heavy, but Spot was strong and happy to share his blocks with Max. + +When Spot got to Max's house, Max was excited to see the heavy blocks. They played and built a big tower with the blocks. They had so much fun that they didn't want to stop. At the end of the day, Spot and Max were tired but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He was a happy boy who loved to laugh and play. One day, Tim found a piece of gum on the ground. He picked it up and thought it would be fun to chew it. + +As Tim chewed the gum, he felt safe and happy. He laughed and played with his friends all day long. But soon, the gum started to taste bad. Tim wanted to spit it out, but it was stuck in his mouth. + +Tim tried to pull the gum out, but it would not come out. He felt sad and scared. His friends tried to help him, but they could not get the gum out either. In the end, Tim had to go to the doctor to get the gum taken out. He learned not to pick up things from the ground and put them in his mouth. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree had an acorn. The acorn was tight on the tree. A squirrel lived in the tree. The squirrel liked the acorn. + +One day, the squirrel wanted to care for the acorn. The squirrel touched the acorn. The acorn fell. The squirrel was sad. The squirrel wanted to find the acorn. + +The squirrel looked and looked. At last, the squirrel found the acorn. The squirrel was happy. The squirrel cared for the acorn. The squirrel and the acorn were friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite toy, a red triangle. He played with his triangle all day long. + +One day, Tim's triangle got dirty. It had mud all over it. Tim was sad. He wanted to clean his triangle so it would be shiny and red again. + +Tim took his triangle to the sink. He turned on the water and used soap to clean it. The mud washed away and the triangle was shiny and red again. Tim was happy. He put his clean triangle in an empty box to keep it safe. From that day on, Tim and his triangle lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Bob. Bob liked to play golf. He had a friend, a little bird named Tim. Tim was very tough for a small bird. They liked to play together. + +One day, Bob and Tim wanted to play golf. They had to prepare for the game. Bob got his big golf stick. Tim got a small golf ball. They went to the big green grass to play. + +Bob hit the ball very hard. The ball went very far. Tim flew to find it. But Tim could not find the ball. They looked and looked. They did not find the ball. They were sad. They could not play golf anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat named Tom. Tom was a very guilty cat. He always took food from his friends. One day, Tom went to a fun event with his friends. There were games, toys, and food. + +At the event, Tom saw a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big box of cookies. Tom wanted the cookies, but he knew it was wrong to take them. So, Tom thought of a way to provide help to Sue. He wanted to be a good cat. + +Tom saw that Sue needed help to carry her toys. So, he helped her carry them to her mom. Sue was very happy and gave Tom a cookie. Tom felt good for helping and not being guilty. From that day on, Tom was a helpful cat and always provided help to his friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy a new knob for their door. Tim was very excited to help his mom. He looked at all the different knobs in the store. Some were big, some were small, and some were shiny. + +Tim picked a shiny knob and showed it to his mom. "Look, Mom! This knob is so shiny!" he said. His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, it's a very nice knob. Let's buy it." Tim was a little confused because he didn't know how to pay for the knob. His mom showed him how to give the money to the store man. + +After they paid for the shiny knob, they went home. Tim's mom put the new knob on the door. Tim was so happy to help his mom. Now, their door had a shiny new knob, and Tim learned how to pay for things at the store. +One day, a thin cat named Tom went for a walk. He felt the heat of the sun on his fur. Tom saw a big tree and decided to climb it. As he climbed, he twisted his tail around the branches. + +Tom saw a bird in the tree. The bird said, "Hi, Tom! Why are you here?" Tom replied, "I'm just climbing and having fun!" The bird warned, "Be careful, Tom. The branches up here are weak." + +But Tom did not listen. He kept climbing higher and higher. Suddenly, he heard a loud crack. The branch he was on broke! Tom fell down, down, down to the ground. + +When Tom hit the ground, he felt pain all over. He cried and wished he had listened to the bird. Now, Tom had to go to the doctor to fix his tail and his hurt body. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to draw with her pastel crayons. She drew pictures of her family, her dog, and her house. She was very happy when she drew. + +One day, Lucy's friend, Tim, came over to play. "What are you doing?" Tim asked. "I'm drawing with my pastel crayons," Lucy said. "I love to draw! Do you want to draw with me?" Tim was excited and said, "Yes, I would love to!" + +Together, Lucy and Tim drew many pictures with the pastel crayons. They drew a big sun, some trees, and a happy cat. They had so much fun drawing and playing together. And from that day on, Lucy and Tim loved to draw with pastel crayons and share their art with everyone in their ordinary town. +One day, a big cat and a little dog went for a walk. They saw a wide tree with many branches. The cat wanted to go up the tree, but the dog was scared. The cat said, "Don't worry, I will help you." + +The dog tried to go up the tree, but he fell. The cat helped the dog get up. They tried again, and this time, the dog went up the tree with the cat's help. They saw a wide view of the park from the top of the tree. They were very happy. + +The cat and the dog learned that if they help each other, they can do big things. They went down the tree and played together all day. The moral of the story is that when we help our friends, we can do anything. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear all the time. One day, Lily was playing in her room when she found a pretty glass on her table. + +Lily picked up the glass and looked at it. She saw a beautiful picture on it. She loved the glass so much, she started to dance with it in her hands. As she danced, something magical happened. A fairy appeared in the room! + +The fairy was very nice and said, "Hello, Lily! I see you found my special glass. I will give you one wish for being so kind and careful with it." Lily thought for a moment and wished for a big party with all her friends. The fairy waved her wand and made Lily's wish come true. Everyone had a great time at the party, and Lily was so happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go to the beach with his family. One day, they went to the beach to play in the sand and swim in the water. Tim was very excited and couldn't wait to get there. + +When they got to the beach, Tim's mom told him not to go too far away. Tim played in the sand and built a big sand castle. He was having a lot of fun. But he was starting to feel tired. Tim thought it would be fun to go for a swim to wake up. + +Tim went into the water and swam away from the shore. He swam and swam until he was very far away. Tim started to feel scared and tired. He shouted for his mom and dad. They heard him and quickly swam to him. They brought him back to the shore, safe and sound. From that day on, Tim always stayed close to his family at the beach. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play together. One day, Sue has to move to a new house. She is sad. She does not want to leave Tom. + +"Will you write to me?" Sue asks Tom. + +"Yes, I will write to you. I will mail you letters and pictures. You can mail me too," Tom says. + +They hug and say goodbye. Sue gets in the car with her mom and dad. Tom waves to her. + +Tom goes home. He finds a tray of cookies on the table. His mom made them for him. She knows he is sad too. + +"Thank you, mom. Can I have a cookie?" Tom asks. + +"Of course, my dear. You can have two. And you can have some milk too," his mom says. + +She gives him a hug and a kiss. She helps him write a letter to Sue. They put it in an envelope and stick a stamp on it. + +"Let's go to the mailbox and mail it," his mom says. + +They walk to the mailbox and drop the letter inside. Tom hopes Sue will get it soon. He hopes she will write back. He misses her. But he knows they are still friends. And he knows he can make new friends too. He smiles and eats his cookies. +Sara and Tom love to act. They like to pretend they are different people and animals. Sometimes they act in front of their family and friends. They make costumes and props from things they find at home. + +One day, they decide to act a story about a princess and a dragon. Sara is the princess and Tom is the dragon. They use a dress, a crown, a scarf and a cardboard box for their costumes. They also make a castle from pillows and blankets. + +They invite their parents to watch their show. They are very enthusiastic and excited. They start their show with a song. Sara sings: + +I am a princess, I live in a castle +I have a crown and a dress so fine +But there is a dragon, he is very scary +He wants to take me away from mine + +Tom sings: + +I am a dragon, I live in a cave +I have a tail and a fire so bright +I see a princess, she is very pretty +I want to take her away from sight + +Then they act out their story. Sara pretends to be scared and runs away from Tom. Tom pretends to chase her and roar. They run around the room and make a lot of noise. Their parents watch and clap. + +At the end of the story, Sara and Tom become friends. They hug and say sorry. They sing another song: + +We are not enemies, we are friends +We have learned to share and play +We are not different, we are alike +We have fun in our own way + +Their parents cheer and hug them. They say they are very proud of them. Sara and Tom smile and bow. They are happy and proud too. They love to act. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the sand near the sea. One day, they saw a big boat on the water. They wanted to see what was on the boat. + +They ran to the boat and climbed on it. They saw many men with big sticks. The men were looking for something in the sea. Lily and Tom were curious. They went to the front of the boat and looked down. + +They saw a big, black thing in the water. It had a tail and a mouth. It was a whale. Lily and Tom liked the whale. They thought it was beautiful and friendly. They waved at the whale. + +But the men did not like the whale. They wanted to hurt the whale. They pointed their big sticks at the whale and made loud noises. The whale was scared and angry. It splashed the water and hit the boat with its tail. The boat shook and rocked. Lily and Tom were scared too. They did not know what to do. + +They saw a small boat near the boat. It had a man and a woman on it. They had a sign that said "Save the whales". They were trying to help the whale. They shouted at the men with the big sticks. They told them to stop hurting the whale. + +Lily and Tom wanted to help too. They ran to the small boat and jumped on it. The man and the woman were surprised. They asked them who they were and where they came from. Lily and Tom told them they were friends and they came from the sand. They said they liked the whale and they wanted to save it. + +The man and the woman smiled. They said they were glad to meet them. They said they were fierce and brave. They said they would take them back to the sand and tell them more about the whale. They said the whale was a good and smart animal. They said they should know more about the whale and love it. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They hugged the man and the woman. They looked at the whale and waved goodbye. The whale looked at them and made a soft noise. It was a thank you. Lily and Tom smiled. They had a new friend. They wanted to know more about the whale. They wanted to love it. +Lily liked to learn new things. She liked to learn how to draw, how to count, and how to sing. One day, she saw a violin in a shop window. It was brown and shiny, and had four strings. Lily wanted to learn how to play the violin. + +She asked her mom if she could have the violin. Her mom said it was too expensive, and that playing the violin was hard. Lily was sad, but she did not give up. She found a box, some sticks, and some rubber bands. She made her own violin with them. She was very proud of her violin. + +She tried to play her violin, but it did not sound good. It sounded sour, like a lemon. Lily did not like the sour sound. She asked her dad if he could help her. Her dad said he did not know how to play the violin, but he knew someone who did. He called his friend, who was a violin teacher. + +The violin teacher came to Lily's house. She looked at Lily's violin and smiled. She said it was a very creative violin, but it needed some changes. She helped Lily fix her violin, and taught her how to hold it, how to use the stick, and how to make the strings sound nice. She also gave Lily a book with pictures of notes and songs. + +Lily was very happy. She thanked the violin teacher and her dad. She practiced every day with her violin. She learned how to play many songs. She played for her mom, her dad, and her friends. They all clapped and cheered for her. Lily loved to play the violin. She learned a new thing, and she had fun. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play on the beach and look for shells and stones. One day, they found a big, shiny shell that was closed. They wondered what was inside. + +"Maybe it is a pearl," Tim said. "Pearls are very pretty and make you rich." + +"Maybe it is a treasure," Sam said. "Treasures are very fun and make you happy." + +They tried to open the shell, but it was too hard. They asked a man who was fishing nearby for help. The man had a knife and he cut the shell open. Inside, there was a small, gray thing. + +"What is that?" Tim asked. + +"That is an oyster," the man said. "Oysters are animals that live in shells. Sometimes they have pearls, but not this one." + +Tim and Sam were disappointed. They wanted a pearl or a treasure, not an oyster. The man saw their sad faces and smiled. + +"Don't be sad," he said. "I have something for you. Look, this is a famous oyster. It has a name and a story. It is called Rocky, and it was the pet of a famous pirate. He loved Rocky so much that he gave him a gold necklace. See, it is still around his neck. Rocky is very special and rare. Do you want to keep him?" + +Tim and Sam looked at the oyster again. They saw the gold necklace and the funny name. They felt curious and happy. They nodded and thanked the man. + +"Thank you, mister," they said. "We will take good care of Rocky. He is our new friend." + +They took the oyster and the necklace and ran back to their sandcastle. They made a place for Rocky and put him there. They admired his gold necklace and told him stories. They forgot about the pearl and the treasure. They had something better. They had a famous oyster. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a blue ashtray in their dad's room. It was shiny and round and had a funny smell. They decided to take it to their room and use it as a spaceship. + +"Look, Tim, I can make it fly!" Sam said, holding the ashtray in his hand and making zooming noises. + +"Let me try, let me try!" Tim said, grabbing the ashtray from Sam. + +"No, it's mine, I found it first!" Sam said, pulling it back. + +They started to fight over the ashtray, tugging and pushing and shouting. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They did not see their dad coming into their room. They did not notice the ashtray slipping from their hands and falling to the floor. + +CRASH! + +The ashtray broke into many small parts. The floor was covered with glass and ash. Tim and Sam stopped fighting and looked at the mess. They felt scared and sorry. + +"What have you done?" their dad yelled, seeing the broken ashtray. "That was a gift from your grandpa! He gave it to me before he died! How could you be so careless and stupid?" + +He was very angry and sad. He slapped Tim and Sam on their faces and sent them to their beds without lunch. He did not hug them or say he loved them. He did not forgive them. + +Tim and Sam cried in their beds. They wished they had not played with the ashtray. They wished they had not fought with each other. They wished their dad was not mad at them. They wished their grandpa was still alive. They felt very bad and lonely. They did not have a happy day. +Tom likes to learn new things. He likes to learn about animals, colors, shapes and numbers. He likes to learn from books, toys, games and his mom and dad. + +But today, Tom is bored. He has read all his books, played with all his toys, and finished all his games. He does not want to learn anything more. He wants to do something fun and different. + +He looks around his room and sees a frame on the wall. The frame has a picture of his family. Tom likes his family. They are nice and funny and love him very much. He wonders what the frame is made of. He decides to learn more about the frame. + +He climbs on his bed and reaches for the frame. He feels the frame with his fingers. It is hard and smooth and shiny. He taps the frame with his hand. It makes a sound like a bell. He likes the sound. He taps the frame again and again. + +But then, the frame falls off the wall. It makes a loud noise and breaks into pieces. Tom is scared and sad. He did not mean to break the frame. He just wanted to learn about it. + +He hears his mom and dad coming. He knows they will be angry and sad too. He does not know what to do. He wishes he did not touch the frame. He wishes he did not learn about the frame. He wishes he did something boring instead. +Lily likes to speak to her grandma on the screen. Grandma lives far away, but she can see her and hear her on the screen. Lily tells her what she did today, and grandma listens and smiles. + +One day, Lily sees a friendly cat on the screen. It is grandma's cat, and his name is Fluffy. Lily loves cats, and she wants to play with Fluffy. She asks grandma if she can touch the cat. + +"Sorry, Lily, you can't touch the cat on the screen. He is only a picture. But you can talk to him, and he might meow back." Grandma says. + +Lily tries to talk to Fluffy. She says hello, and asks him how he is. She tells him he is very cute, and she wishes she could pet him. Fluffy looks at Lily, and meows softly. Lily is happy, and she laughs. + +"See, Lily, Fluffy likes you. He is a friendly cat. Maybe one day, you can visit me and Fluffy, and play with him for real." Grandma says. + +Lily hopes so. She says goodbye to grandma and Fluffy, and blows them a kiss. She turns off the screen, and hugs her teddy bear. She thinks about the friendly cat, and smiles. +Tim and Sam are bad boys. They like to steal things from other people. One day, they see a big cake in a shop window. They want to eat the cake. They wait until the shop lady is busy. Then they run to the window and break it. They grab the cake and run away. + +But they are not smart. They make a lot of noise. The shop lady hears them and shouts. She calls the cop. The cop is alert. He hears the shop lady and sees the bad boys. He runs after them. He has a big stick and a loud whistle. + +Tim and Sam are scared. They drop the cake and try to hide. But the cop is faster. He finds them and catches them. He takes them to the shop lady. He says they are sorry and they have to pay for the cake. The shop lady is angry. She says they are naughty and they have to learn a lesson. She takes them to their mom and dad. They are very mad. They say they are ashamed and they have to punish them. They make them stay in their room and do chores. They also make them say sorry to the shop lady and the cop. + +Tim and Sam are sad. They cry and say they are sorry. They say they will never steal again. They say they want to be good boys. They learn their lesson. They say stealing is bad and wrong. They say the cop is good and brave. They say the shop lady is nice and generous. They say they are lucky and grateful. They hug their mom and dad and say they love them. They promise to be good boys from now on. +Tom and Anna like to watch movies. They have a big TV in their living room. Sometimes they watch movies with their mom and dad. Sometimes they watch movies by themselves. + +One day, they find a new movie on the TV. It is about a boy and a girl who go on a big adventure. They have to find a treasure in a distant land. They meet many friends and enemies on the way. Tom and Anna think the movie is very exciting. + +They watch the movie for a long time. They see the boy and the girl get closer to the treasure. They see them fight a bad man who wants to take the treasure. They see them escape from a big fire. They see them find the treasure and share it with their friends. + +Tom and Anna are very happy. They clap their hands and cheer. They have watched the movie until the end. They have completed the movie. They look at each other and smile. They hug and say, "That was a great movie!" +Lily and Tom liked to play near the river. The river was big and blue and made a lot of noise. Sometimes they saw fish and ducks and frogs in the water. They liked to throw stones and sticks and watch them splash. + +One day, they found a big log by the river. It was long and brown and had a lot of bumps. They decided to use it as a boat. They pushed it into the water and climbed on top. They used sticks as paddles and pretended to sail away. + +But the river was restless that day. It moved fast and made big waves. The log started to rock and spin and bounce. Lily and Tom felt scared and dizzy. They held on tight and shouted for help. + +Then they saw their dad. He was on the shore and he saw them. He ran to the river and jumped in. He swam to the log and grabbed them. He pulled them to the shore and hugged them. He was wet and angry and happy. + +Lily and Tom were sorry and thankful. They said they were sorry for being silly and thanked their dad for saving them. They said they would never play on the log again. Their dad said he was glad they were safe and he loved them. Then he tickled them and made them laugh. They laughed and laughed and forgot their fear. They were happy to be with their dad. +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. One day, they found a new car in the park. It was big and shiny and had a loud horn. Sara and Ben both wanted the car. + +"Let me have it!" Sara said. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. + +They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not share or take turns. They made each other grumpy. + +A man came and saw them. He was the owner of the car. He was not happy. + +"Hey, kids, that's my car!" he said. "Why are you fighting over it?" + +Sara and Ben stopped and looked at him. They felt ashamed. + +"We're sorry, mister," Sara said. "We both liked your car and wanted to play with it." + +"Well, you can't have it. It's not yours. It's mine. And you shouldn't fight with your friend. That's not nice. You should be kind and respectful. Do you understand?" the man said. + +Sara and Ben nodded. They understood. + +"Can we play with your car for a little while, please?" Ben asked. + +The man thought for a moment. He was not grumpy anymore. He was generous. + +"Okay, you can play with it for a little while. But you have to promise me two things. First, you have to share and take turns. Second, you have to give it back to me when I say so. Do you promise?" the man said. + +Sara and Ben smiled. They promised. + +"Thank you, mister!" they said. + +They played with the car happily. They shared and took turns. They did not fight or shout. They had fun. + +The man watched them and smiled. He was glad. + +After a while, he said, "Okay, kids, time's up. You have to give me back my car now. Do you remember your promise?" + +Sara and Ben remembered. They gave him back his car. They thanked him again. + +"You're welcome, kids. You're good kids. You kept your promise. I'm proud of you. And I hope you learned something today. What did you learn?" the man said. + +Sara and Ben looked at each other. They learned a lot. + +"We learned that we should not fight with our friend. We learned that we should share and take turns. We learned that we should keep our promise. And we learned that we should be kind and respectful. Right, Ben?" Sara said. + +"Right, Sara. And we learned that your car is awesome, mister. But we don't need it to have fun. We have each other. And we have our own cars. Right, Sara?" Ben said. + +"Right, Ben. We have everything we need. And we're happy. Right, mister?" Sara said. + +"Right, kids. You're happy. And so am I. You made my day. Now, go and play with your own cars. And remember what you learned. Goodbye, kids!" the man said. + +He got in his car and drove away. He honked his horn and waved. + +Sara and Ben waved back. They got their own cars and played together. They were not grumpy anymore. They were happy. + +The end. +Anna and Ben like to play with blocks. They build many structures with the blocks. They make houses, towers, bridges and castles. They use different colors of blocks. Some are red, some are blue, some are yellow and some are green. + +One day, they find a big box of brown blocks. They are very happy. They decide to make a big structure with the brown blocks. They make a wall, a roof, a door and a window. They say it is their barn. + +They want to decorate their barn. They look for things to decorate with. They find some stickers, some crayons, some paper and some glue. They use the stickers to make animals on the wall. They use the crayons to draw flowers and grass on the roof. They use the paper and the glue to make a sign that says "Anna and Ben's Barn". + +They are very proud of their structure. They show it to their mom and dad. They say it is very beautiful and creative. They take a picture of their barn. They put the picture on the fridge. They smile and hug. They love to play with blocks. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. There are many flowers in the garden. Lila likes the sunflowers. They are big and yellow. Ben likes the roses. They are red and smell nice. + +One day, Lila sees a sunflower that is very long. It is taller than her. She wants to take it home. She thinks it will make her happy. She pulls the sunflower from the ground. She does not ask Ben. + +Ben sees Lila take the sunflower. He is angry. He likes the sunflower too. He thinks Lila is mean. He runs to Lila and tries to take the sunflower from her. They both pull the sunflower. They both shout. + +The sunflower breaks. It falls to the ground. Lila and Ben are sad. They look at the sunflower. It is not pretty anymore. They feel sorry. They say sorry to each other. They hug. + +They decide to plant a new sunflower. They hope it will grow long and big. They promise to share it. They are friends again. They play in the garden. They are happy. +Tommy liked to watch television a lot. He watched it in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the night. He did not play with his toys, or read his books, or talk to his friends. He only watched television. + +One day, his mother told him to turn off the television and go outside. She said it was good for him to get some fresh air and sunshine. Tommy did not listen. He said he wanted to watch his favorite show. He did not care about anything else. + +His mother was angry. She took the remote and turned off the television. She said he could not watch it again until he did something else. She left the room and locked the door. Tommy was mad. He wanted to watch television. He tried to turn it on, but he could not. He tried to open the door, but he could not. He felt helpless. + +He started to cry. He wished he had listened to his mother. He wished he had played with his toys, or read his books, or talked to his friends. He realized that television was not the most important thing in the world. He learned his lesson. + +After a while, his mother came back. She heard him crying. She opened the door and hugged him. She said she was sorry for being too harsh. She said she loved him and wanted him to be happy and healthy. She said he could watch television again, but only for a little while. She said he should also do other things that were good for him. Tommy said he was sorry for being too stubborn. He said he loved her and wanted to make her proud. He said he would watch television less, and do other things more. They smiled and kissed. They entered the living room and watched television together, but only for a little while. +Lily was a big girl who liked to eat. She ate bread and cheese and fruit and cake. She ate so much that her tummy was full and round. But she still wanted to eat more. + +One day, she saw a big jar of honey on the table. She loved honey. It was sweet and sticky and yummy. She climbed on a chair and reached for the jar. She opened it and dipped her finger in the honey. She licked it and smiled. + +"Who is eating my honey?" a voice said. Lily turned and saw her mom. Her mom looked angry. She had a spoon in her hand. She had been making tea with honey. + +Lily felt scared. She knew she had done something bad. She tried to hide the jar behind her back. But it was too big and heavy. It slipped from her fingers and fell on the floor. The jar broke and the honey spilled everywhere. + +"Oh, Lily, what have you done?" her mom said. She was not angry anymore. She was sad. She loved her honey. And she loved her jar. It was a gift from her grandma. + +Lily started to cry. She was sorry. She did not mean to break the jar. She did not mean to make her mom sad. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was hungry. I wanted to eat honey." + +Her mom hugged her back and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were hungry. But you should not eat honey by yourself. It is not good for you. And you should not take things that are not yours. You should ask me first. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will not eat honey by myself. I will not take things that are not yours. I will ask you first. Can I have some honey, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can have some honey. But only a little bit. And you have to help me clean up the mess. And you have to say sorry to grandma for breaking her jar. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I can do that. I love you, mom. And I love grandma. And I love honey. But not too much." + +The end. +Tim and Sue like to play in the park. They run and jump and laugh. They see a big tree with many sticks on the ground. They pick up some sticks and make a game. + +Tim says, "I have a stick. It is a sword. I am a knight. I fight the dragon." He swings his stick and makes a roar. + +Sue says, "I have a stick. It is a wand. I am a fairy. I make magic." She waves her stick and makes a twinkle. + +They enjoy their game. They pretend to be brave and strong and happy. They have fun with their sticks. + +A dog comes to the park. He sees Tim and Sue and their sticks. He likes sticks. He wants to play too. He runs to them and barks. + +Tim and Sue see the dog. They are not scared. They like dogs. They say, "Hello, dog. Do you want to play with us?" + +The dog wags his tail. He takes a stick in his mouth. He gives it to Tim. Tim throws the stick. The dog runs and catches it. He brings it back. He does it again and again. + +Tim and Sue and the dog play together. They share their sticks. They are nice to each other. They are friends. They enjoy the park. +Jill liked to help her mom with dinner. She was a helpful girl. She would set the table, wash the salad, and stir the soup. She wanted to make her mom happy. + +One evening, mom had a special guest for dinner. His name was Tom. He was mom's friend from work. Jill wanted to be nice to Tom. She said hello and gave him a hug. She asked him what he liked to eat. She told him about her favorite toys. + +Mom and Tom sat down at the table. Jill brought the soup from the kitchen. She was very careful. She did not want to spill it. She put the soup on the table and smiled. She was proud of herself. + +But then, something bad happened. Jill tripped over the rug. The soup flew out of her hands. It landed on Tom's head. It was hot and wet and messy. Tom screamed. Mom gasped. Jill cried. + +Jill was very embarrassed. She ran to her room. She hid under her bed. She felt sorry for Tom. She felt sorry for mom. She felt sorry for herself. + +Mom came to her room. She knocked on the door. She said, "Jill, can I come in?" Jill said, "Yes." Mom opened the door. She sat on the bed. She said, "Jill, I'm not mad at you. It was an accident. Tom is not mad at you either. He said you are a sweet girl. He said he likes soup. He said he is sorry he scared you." + +Jill came out from under the bed. She hugged mom. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to help you. I wanted to be nice to Tom. I didn't mean to make a mess." Mom said, "I know, Jill. You are a helpful girl. You are a nice girl. You don't have to be embarrassed. We all make mistakes sometimes. We can clean up the mess. We can have dinner. We can have fun." + +Jill smiled. She felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." Mom said, "I love you too, Jill." They went back to the dining room. Tom was waiting for them. He had a towel on his head. He had a smile on his face. He said, "Hello, Jill. I'm glad you're back. Do you want some more soup?" Jill laughed. She said, "Yes, please." They all sat down and ate. They talked and joked. They had a good evening. Jill was happy. +One day, a hairy dog named Spot saw a big event in the park. There were many people and balloons and games. Spot wanted to join the fun, but he was afraid of the loud noises and the strange smells. + +He hid behind a tree and watched the event from far away. He saw a clown make funny faces and animals. He saw a girl with a pink dress and a shiny crown. He saw a boy with a red bike and a horn. Spot wished he had a friend to play with. + +Then, he saw something move in the grass. It was a small, gray mouse. The mouse looked scared and hungry. Spot felt sorry for the mouse. He blinked his eyes and wagged his tail. He walked slowly to the mouse and sniffed it. The mouse squeaked and ran away. + +Spot followed the mouse and tried to be friendly. He barked softly and licked the mouse. The mouse stopped and looked at Spot. He blinked his eyes and twitched his nose. He smelled the dog and felt his warm tongue. The mouse decided that Spot was not a bad dog. He smiled and nibbled Spot's ear. + +Spot and the mouse became friends. They played in the grass and shared some cheese. They forgot about the big event and the scary noises. They were happy and safe together. They had found each other. +Sam and Mia went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They also liked to splash in the water and make bubbles. + +One day, they saw something new in the water. It was round and clear and had long strings. It looked like a balloon. Sam and Mia wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Mom, a jellyfish!" Sam said. + +"Be careful, Sam and Mia. Jellyfish can sting you. They are not balloons. They are animals," Mom said. + +Sam and Mia did not understand. They thought jellyfish were light and soft. They reached out their hands to touch the jellyfish. + +"Ouch!" Sam and Mia cried. The jellyfish stung them. It hurt a lot. They ran back to Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad hugged them and put some cream on their hands. They told them not to touch jellyfish again. They said jellyfish were not toys. They were living things that needed to be left alone. + +Sam and Mia learned their lesson. They said sorry to the jellyfish. They decided to splash with the waves and the fish instead. They still liked the beach, but they did not like jellyfish. +Tom and Anna like to help Mom in the kitchen. They put the dirty dishes in the big box that makes them clean. Mom says it is a dish-washer. Tom and Anna take turns to load the dish-washer. They are careful not to break the dishes. + +One day, Tom and Anna find a light dish in the cupboard. It is shiny and has flowers on it. Tom says it is pretty. Anna says it is Mom's special dish. She got it from Grandma. Tom and Anna want to make Mom happy. They decide to load the dish-washer with the light dish. + +But when Mom comes to the kitchen, she is not happy. She sees the light dish in the dish-washer. She says it is not for the dish-washer. It is for the table. She says the dish-washer can make the light dish dull and crack. She takes the light dish out of the dish-washer. She is sad. + +Tom and Anna are sorry. They did not know. They hug Mom and say they love her. They say they wanted to help. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them too. She says they are good helpers. She says they can help her dry the light dish and put it on the table. Tom and Anna smile. They are happy. They like to help Mom. +Sam was a big boy. He liked to help his mom in the kitchen. He could stir the soup, cut the bread, and set the table. He wanted to learn more things. He wanted to understand how the refrigerator worked. + +One day, mom was busy on the phone. Sam saw the refrigerator door was open. He saw many things inside. He saw milk, eggs, cheese, and juice. He saw a big cake with frosting. He wanted to taste it. He reached for the cake. + +But the cake was too heavy. It slipped from his hands. It fell on the floor. It made a big mess. Sam was scared. He heard mom coming. He hid behind the sofa. + +Mom saw the cake on the floor. She saw the open refrigerator. She saw the milk, eggs, cheese, and juice. She was angry. She looked for Sam. She found him behind the sofa. She asked him what he did. + +Sam was sorry. He said he wanted to understand the refrigerator. He said he wanted to taste the cake. He said he was a big boy. He said he would help clean up. + +Mom was not angry anymore. She hugged Sam. She said she loved him. She said he was a big boy. She said he could understand the refrigerator another day. She said he could have a piece of cake after dinner. She said she was proud of him for telling the truth and helping clean up. + +They cleaned up the mess together. They closed the refrigerator door. They smiled at each other. They were happy. +Lily loves to play in the garden. She likes to look at the flowers and the bugs. She sees a butterfly on a pink flower. It is very pretty. It has yellow and black wings. + +Lily wants to touch the butterfly. She walks slowly to the flower. She reaches out her hand. The butterfly flies away. Lily feels sad. She wants to see the butterfly again. + +She follows the butterfly with her eyes. It lands on another flower. It is blue. Lily runs to the flower. She tries to catch the butterfly. The butterfly flies away again. Lily feels angry. She thinks the butterfly is mean. + +She keeps chasing the butterfly. It flies from flower to flower. Lily gets tired. She stops to rest. She sees the butterfly on a big sunflower. It is very close to her. Lily feels excited. She smiles. + +She moves her hand very gently. She touches the butterfly. It is soft and tickly. The butterfly does not fly away. It stays on her finger. Lily feels happy. She thinks the butterfly likes her. She says hello to the butterfly. The butterfly flaps its wings. Lily laughs. She and the butterfly are friends. +Sara and Ben like to play with their mom's phone. They can take pictures and make sounds with it. One day, they find a big red flower in the garden. They want to record it with the phone. + +"Look, Ben, a flower!" Sara says. "It is red and pretty. Let's record it." + +"OK, Sara, you hold the phone and I will touch the flower," Ben says. He reaches for the flower, but it is too high. He jumps and tries again, but he cannot touch it. + +"It is difficult, Ben," Sara says. "The flower is too high for you. Maybe we can find a stick or a chair to help you." + +They look around the garden, but they do not see a stick or a chair. They see a big rock, but it is too heavy to move. They see a ball, but it is too soft to stand on. They see a cat, but it runs away when they come near. + +"Maybe we can ask mom for help," Ben says. "She is tall and strong. She can help us record the flower." + +"Good idea, Ben," Sara says. "Let's go find mom and show her the flower. Maybe she will like it too." + +They run to the house, holding the phone. They find mom in the kitchen, making a cake. They show her the phone and the flower. + +"Mom, mom, look!" Sara says. "We want to record this flower. It is red and pretty. But it is difficult. It is too high for us. Can you help us?" + +Mom smiles and puts down the cake. She takes the phone and the children by the hand. She leads them to the garden. She lifts Ben up and helps him touch the flower. She presses a button on the phone and records the sound of the flower and Ben's laugh. She puts Ben down and gives the phone to Sara. She lifts Sara up and helps her smell the flower. She presses another button on the phone and records the smell of the flower and Sara's giggle. She puts Sara down and hugs them both. + +"Wow, you found a beautiful flower," mom says. "And you recorded it with the phone. That is very clever. I am proud of you. Do you want to see and hear what you recorded?" + +"Yes, yes, mom, please!" Sara and Ben say. They sit on the grass and watch the phone. They see the flower and hear their laughs and giggles. They smile and clap their hands. + +"We did it, Sara, we did it!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, we did it!" Sara says. + +They hug each other and mom. They are happy. They love the flower and the phone and the cake and mom. They have a good day. +Lila and Ben love to go to the beach with their grandma. Grandma is elderly, but she still likes to watch the waves and the surfers. Sometimes she tells Lila and Ben stories about when she was young and learned to surf. + +One day, they see a man with a big surfboard. He is also elderly, but he has white hair and a long beard. He smiles at them and says, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to see me surf?" + +Lila and Ben nod eagerly. They think he looks like a wizard. The man walks into the water and paddles his surfboard. He waits for a big wave and then stands up. He rides the wave all the way to the shore, balancing and turning on his surfboard. + +Lila and Ben clap their hands and applaud. They think he is amazing. Grandma also applauds and says, "Wow, that was impressive. You are very good at surfing, sir." + +The man comes out of the water and thanks them. He says, "Thank you, thank you. You are very kind. I have been surfing for a long time, but I still enjoy it. It makes me feel young and free." + +He asks them their names and introduces himself as Sam. He says he is a friend of their grandma. He tells them he used to surf with her when they were young. He says they had a lot of fun and adventures. + +Lila and Ben are surprised and curious. They ask Grandma and Sam to tell them more stories. Grandma and Sam laugh and agree. They sit on the sand and share their memories. Lila and Ben listen and imagine. They think surfing is cool and they want to learn it too. They hope they can be like Grandma and Sam when they are elderly. +Lily liked to act. She liked to pretend she was a princess, a doctor, a teacher, or anything she wanted. She had a lot of costumes and toys to help her act. She also liked to look at images in books and magazines. She liked to see the pictures of animals, places, and people. She liked to learn new things from the images. + +One day, Lily found a big book in her mom's room. It had a lot of images of people acting. They had funny clothes, faces, and poses. Lily wanted to act like them. She took the book to her room and tried to copy the images. She put on a hat, a scarf, a skirt, and a coat. She made a silly face and said, "Hello, I am a spy. I have a secret mission." + +She turned the page and saw another image. It was a person with a crown, a robe, and a scepter. Lily wanted to act like that too. She took off her spy clothes and put on a dress, a necklace, and a tiara. She held a stick and said, "Hello, I am a queen. I rule the land." + +She turned the page again and saw another image. It was a person with a mask, a cape, and a sword. Lily wanted to act like that too. She took off her queen clothes and put on a shirt, a belt, and a hat. She tied a scarf around her face and held a toy sword. She said, "Hello, I am a hero. I fight the bad guys." + +She was having so much fun acting that she did not hear her mom come home. Her mom opened the door and saw Lily with the book and the clothes. She was surprised and confused. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? Why are you wearing all these things?" + +Lily looked at her mom and smiled. She said, "Mom, I am acting. I am pretending to be different people. It is fun. Do you want to act with me?" + +Her mom smiled too. She said, "Lily, you are very creative and smart. I like your acting. But you know, you don't need to wear all these things to act. You can act with your voice, your face, and your body. You can act with anything you have. You can act normal or funny or sad or happy. You can act however you want." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I know, mom. But I like to wear these things too. They make me feel like I am really the person I am acting. Can I keep the book and the clothes?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can keep them. But you have to be careful with them. They are not yours. They are mine. They are from my old job. I used to act too. I used to be an actor. I used to be in movies and shows. Do you want to see some of them?" + +Lily's eyes widened. She said, "Yes, mom. I want to see them. I want to see you act. You are my mom and my actor. You are the best." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my daughter and my actor. You are the best too. Come on, let's go watch some movies. Maybe we can act together later." + +They went to the living room and turned on the TV. They saw some images of her mom acting. They laughed and clapped and cheered. They had a lot of fun. They loved to act. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair, a pretty dress, and a smiley face. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair, change her dress, and hug her. + +One day, Lily's big brother Tom came into her room. He was bored and wanted to tease Lily. He saw Anna on the bed and grabbed her. He pulled Anna's hair, ripped her dress, and drew on her face with a marker. He made Anna look smelly and ugly. + +Lily saw what Tom did and started to cry. She ran to Tom and tried to get Anna back. But Tom was stronger and pushed Lily away. He laughed and said, "Your doll is smelly and ugly, just like you!" + +Lily felt very sad and angry. She hated Tom for hurting Anna and being mean to her. She shouted, "I hate you, Tom! You have a bad face and a bad heart! Go away and leave me alone!" + +Tom was surprised by Lily's words. He felt a little sorry, but he was too proud to say so. He threw Anna on the floor and ran out of the room. Lily picked up Anna and hugged her. She tried to fix her hair, her dress, and her face. She said, "I love you, Anna. You are still pretty and nice. Don't worry, I will always be your friend." +Sara and Tom went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. Sara liked the giraffes best. They had long necks and spots. + +"Look, Tom, that giraffe is eating leaves from the tree!" Sara said. + +Tom looked up and saw the giraffe. He smiled and pointed. "Yes, Sara, it is. It has a long tongue, too. See?" + +Sara nodded. She wanted to touch the giraffe, but it was too high. She asked Mom if she could feed the giraffe. Mom said yes, and bought some carrots from a man. + +Sara and Tom walked to the fence where the giraffe was. They held out the carrots. The giraffe saw them and came closer. It stretched its neck and took a carrot from Sara's hand. Sara giggled. It felt funny. + +"Hello, giraffe," Sara said. "Do you like carrots?" + +The giraffe nodded and chewed. It took another carrot from Tom's hand. Tom laughed. It was fun. + +Suddenly, a loud noise made them jump. It was a roar. They turned around and saw a big lion. It had escaped from its cage. It had thick fur and sharp teeth. It looked angry. + +"Run, kids, run!" Dad shouted. "The lion is loose!" + +Sara and Tom dropped the carrots and ran to Mom and Dad. They were scared. The giraffe ran away, too. It was scared, too. + +Mom and Dad hugged Sara and Tom. They were safe. The zookeepers came and caught the lion. They put it back in its cage. They said sorry to everyone. + +Sara and Tom were glad. They were not hurt. They thanked the giraffe for being nice. They said goodbye to the zoo. They went home. They had a big adventure. They told their friends. They said they liked the zoo, but not the lion. They said they liked the giraffe best. +Sam and Tom were brothers. They liked to play with cars and balls. But sometimes they fought over toys. One day, Sam saw a shiny red car on the shelf. He wanted to play with it. He took it and ran to his room. + +"Hey, that's my car!" Tom shouted. He followed Sam and tried to take the car back. Sam did not want to share. He ignored Tom and locked the door. + +"Open the door, Sam! Give me my car!" Tom banged on the door. He was angry and sad. He went to find Mom. + +"Mom, Sam took my car and locked the door. He is not nice. He is a thief!" Tom told Mom. + +Mom frowned. She did not like when the boys fought. She went to Sam's room and knocked on the door. + +"Sam, open the door. You need to talk to Tom and give him his car. It is not yours. It is his. You cannot take things that are not yours. That is wrong." Mom said. + +Sam heard Mom. He felt scared. He did not want to get in trouble. He opened the door and gave the car to Tom. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I just liked the car. It is shiny and red." Sam said. + +"It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. But next time, ask me first. Maybe we can play together." Tom said. + +Mom smiled. She was glad the boys made up. She hugged them and gave them a cookie. + +"You are good boys. I love you. But remember, if you take things that are not yours, you can go to jail. Jail is a bad place. You do not want to go there. There are no toys, no cookies, and no Mom. There are only mean people and chubby rats." Mom said. + +The boys nodded. They did not want to go to jail. They wanted to stay with Mom. They ate their cookies and played with the car. They shared and had fun. They did not fight anymore. +Lily liked to listen to stories. She had many books with stories and pictures. Her mom and dad read stories to her every night. Lily loved to hear about animals, fairies, pirates and princesses. + +One night, Lily picked a book with a charming story. It was about a little girl who lived in a big castle. She had a magic mirror that could talk to her. The mirror told her stories and jokes and made her laugh. The little girl was very happy with her mirror friend. + +But one day, a mean witch came to the castle. She wanted to take the mirror away. She said it was hers and she needed it for her spells. The little girl was scared and sad. She did not want to lose her mirror friend. + +The mirror had an idea. It told the little girl to listen carefully. It said a magic word that made the witch fall asleep. Then it told the little girl to run away with the mirror. The little girl did as the mirror said. She took the mirror and ran out of the castle. She found a nice cottage in the woods where she could live with her mirror friend. They were safe and happy there. They read stories and jokes and laughed together. + +Lily liked the charming story. She smiled and hugged her book. She said thank you to her mom and dad for reading to her. She said good night to her mirror and went to sleep. She dreamed of castles and magic and friends. +Lily and Sam liked to play with their cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made noises and raced them on the floor. Sometimes they had crashes and said "boom!" + +One Wednesday, they wanted to play with their cars outside. They asked their mom if they could go to the park. Mom said yes, but they had to be careful. She gave them a bag to put their cars in and a snack to eat later. + +They walked to the park with mom. They saw a big hill with grass and dirt. They thought it was a good place to play with their cars. They took out their cars and put them on the hill. They pushed them down and watched them roll and slide. They had fun. + +But then, a big dog came. The dog saw the cars and wanted to play too. He ran to the hill and barked. He grabbed some cars with his mouth and shook them. He made them fly in the air. Lily and Sam were scared. They said "no, no, no!" + +Mom saw the dog and ran to help. She was powerful. She shouted at the dog and made him drop the cars. She picked up the cars and put them back in the bag. She checked if they were broken. She hugged Lily and Sam and said "it's okay, it's okay." + +They left the park and went home. They were sad that the dog took their cars. But they were happy that mom saved them. They said "thank you, thank you, thank you!" They played with their cars inside and said "vroom, vroom, vroom!" +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they see a big pool of water in the park. It looks shiny and cool. + +"Can we go in the water?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They run to the pool and take off their shoes and socks. + +They step into the water. It feels nice on their feet. They splash and laugh. They see some fish and frogs in the water. They are happy. + +"Look, Anna, a frog!" Ben says. He tries to catch it, but it hops away. + +"Look, Ben, a fish!" Anna says. She tries to touch it, but it swims away. + +They play with the water for a long time. They are wet and dirty, but they don't care. They are having fun. + +"Time to go home, kids!" their mom calls. She is waiting for them with a big towel. + +"Okay, mom!" Anna and Ben say. They get out of the water and dry themselves. They put on their shoes and socks. + +"Did you have fun in the water?" their mom asks. + +"Yes, mom, we did!" Anna and Ben say. + +"That's good. Water is healthy for you. It makes you grow and feel good. But you also need to wash and change your clothes, okay?" their mom says. + +"Okay, mom!" Anna and Ben say. They hug their mom and go home. They are tired, but they are happy. They love water. +Lily was excited to go to the park with her mom and dad. She put on her hat, her shoes and her coat. She grabbed her ball and ran to the door. + +"Wait for us, Lily!" her mom said. "We need to lock the house and get the keys." + +Lily sighed. She wanted to play now. She looked at the sun and the sky. They were bright and blue. She looked at the trees and the flowers. They were green and pretty. She looked at her shadow. It was long and funny. + +"Hello, shadow!" she said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Her shadow nodded. It moved when she moved. It jumped when she jumped. It threw the ball when she threw the ball. + +Lily laughed. She had a new friend. She and her shadow played catch and tag. They ran and skipped and hopped. + +"Look, mom and dad!" she shouted. "I'm playing with my shadow!" + +Her mom and dad smiled. They came to the door. They had the keys and a picnic basket. + +"That's wonderful, Lily!" her mom said. "Your shadow is very nice. But do you know who else wants to play with you?" + +"Who?" Lily asked. + +"Us!" her dad said. "We're ready to go to the park. Come on, let's go!" + +Lily was happy. She waved to her shadow. "Bye, shadow! See you later!" + +She ran to her mom and dad. They held her hands. They walked to the car. + +Lily was excited to go to the park with her mom and dad. And her shadow. +Tom and Sam like to play with toy cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks of different colors and sizes. They make noises and pretend to drive them on the floor. + +One day, Tom finds a new toy in his room. It is a big red missile. It has a pointy nose and wings. Tom thinks it is cool and wants to play with it. He picks it up and runs to show Sam. + +Sam is playing with his blue truck. He sees Tom with the red missile and feels angry. He wants the red missile too. He says to Tom, "Give me the red missile! It is mine!" + +Tom says, "No, it is mine! I found it in my room! Go away!" He holds the red missile tight and turns away from Sam. + +Sam is very angry. He grabs his blue truck and throws it at Tom. The truck hits Tom in the back and makes him cry. The red missile falls out of Tom's hand and rolls away. + +Sam runs to get the red missile. But he is not careful. He steps on the pointy nose of the missile and hurts his foot. He screams and drops the red missile. It breaks into pieces. + +Tom and Sam are both sad and hurt. They look at the broken red missile and the blue truck. They wish they had not fought over the toy. They say sorry to each other and hug. They decide to share their toys and play nicely. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red ball. They would kick it, throw it, and roll it around the yard. + +One day, they were playing with the ball near the fence. Lily kicked the ball very hard, and it flew over the fence. They heard a loud bark. It was the neighbor's dog, Rex. Rex was big and scary. He liked to chase and bite things. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The ball is gone! Rex will pop it!" + +Ben started to panic. He did not want to lose their ball. He did not want to face Rex. He wanted to run away and hide. + +But Lily was brave. She said, "Don't worry, Ben. I have an idea. We can get the ball back. We just need to be smart and kind." + +She went to the fence and called, "Rex, Rex, come here, boy! We want to play with you!" + +Rex stopped barking and came to the fence. He wagged his tail. He liked to hear the word "play". + +Lily smiled and said, "Hi, Rex. You are a good dog. We are sorry we threw our ball over your fence. Can we have it back, please?" + +Rex looked at the ball and then at Lily. He saw that she was not angry or afraid. He felt happy and friendly. He picked up the ball and brought it to the fence. He dropped it on Lily's side. + +"Thank you, Rex!" Lily said. "You are very nice. Do you want to play with us?" + +Rex barked and nodded. He jumped over the fence and joined Lily and Ben. They played with the ball until they were all sleepy. Then they lay down on the grass and took a nap. + +Lily and Ben learned a lesson that day. They learned that panic is not helpful. They learned that kindness is powerful. They learned that sometimes, enemies can become friends. +Ben likes to watch TV. He likes to see the animals and the cars and the songs. He sits on the sofa with his blanket and his teddy. He feels comfortable and happy. + +One day, Ben sees a bottle on the table. It is shiny and red. He thinks it is juice. He wants to drink it. He takes the bottle and opens it. He smells it. It smells funny. He does not care. He drinks it. + +The bottle is not juice. It is polish. It is for making things shiny. It is not for drinking. It is bad for Ben. It makes him sick. He feels pain in his tummy. He cries and cries. He drops the bottle. + +Mom hears Ben crying. She runs to the living room. She sees Ben on the floor. She sees the bottle and the polish on the sofa and the TV. She is scared and angry. She picks up Ben and takes him to the car. She drives to the hospital. She hopes Ben will be okay. + +Ben is not okay. The polish is too strong. It hurts Ben's body. He stops breathing. He dies. Mom is very sad. She wishes she had put the bottle away. She wishes she had watched Ben more. She wishes she could hug him and say sorry. She wishes she could make him comfortable and happy again. But she can't. Ben is gone. +Sara loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily. Lily had long yellow hair, a pink dress, and blue eyes. Sara always took Lily with her when she went outside. She put Lily in a basket and carried her like a baby. + +One day, Sara and her mom went to the park. Sara saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She told her mom to watch her and Lily. She left the basket on a bench and climbed up the slide. She slid down fast and laughed. She felt happy and proud. + +But when she looked for her basket, she saw a boy holding it. He had brown hair, a green shirt, and a mean face. He said, "This is my basket now. Your doll is ugly and boring. I'm going to throw her in the trash." He started to walk away with the basket. + +Sara felt scared and angry. She ran after the boy and shouted, "Stop! Give me back my basket and my doll! They are mine! You are mean and rude!" She tried to grab the basket, but the boy was stronger. He pushed her away and laughed. + +Sara started to cry. She did not know what to do. She wished her mom would help her. But her mom did not see what was happening. She was talking to another mom on the other side of the park. She did not mention Sara or Lily. + +But someone else saw what was happening. It was a girl with red hair, a purple dress, and a friendly smile. She had a dog with her. The dog was small, fluffy, and adorable. The girl and the dog walked up to the boy and said, "Hey, that's not nice. You should give back the basket and the doll. They belong to that girl. She loves them very much. How would you feel if someone took your things?" + +The boy looked at the girl and the dog. He did not like them. He said, "Mind your own business. This is my basket now. And your dog is stupid and ugly. I'm going to kick him in the face." He raised his foot to kick the dog. + +But the dog was faster. He jumped and bit the boy's leg. The boy screamed and dropped the basket. He ran away, crying and limping. The girl picked up the basket and gave it to Sara. She said, "Here you go. I'm sorry he was so mean to you. Are you okay?" + +Sara smiled and hugged the basket. She said, "Thank you. You are very kind and brave. And your dog is amazing and cute. What are your names?" + +The girl said, "I'm Mia. And this is Max. We live near the park. Do you want to be our friends?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I'm Sara. And this is Lily. She is my best doll. Do you want to play with us?" + +Mia nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I love dolls. And Max loves to play, too. Come on, let's go to the swings." + +Sara and Mia walked to the swings, holding hands. Max followed them, wagging his tail. Sara felt happy and grateful. She had a new friend and a new hero. She looked at her mom and waved. Her mom saw her and smiled. She mentioned Sara and Lily to the other mom. She said, "They are my treasures. I'm so proud of them." +Tim and Anna like to play in the dark. They have a flashlight that makes a bright light. They take turns to hold the flashlight and make shapes on the wall. + +One night, they hear a loud noise outside. They are scared and curious. They decide to go and see what it is. They take the flashlight and sneak out of their room. + +They walk down the long hall and open the door. They see a big truck in the street. The truck has a big cage on the back. Inside the cage, there is a lion. The lion is angry and roars. + +"Wow, look at the lion!" Tim says. + +"Shh, don't make noise. The lion might hear us," Anna says. + +They watch the truck for a while. They see a man get out of the truck. He has a key in his hand. He walks to the cage and opens it. He releases the lion. + +The lion jumps out of the cage and runs away. The man chases after the lion. He shouts and waves his arms. + +"Uh-oh, the man let the lion go. That's not good," Tim says. + +"No, that's bad. The lion might hurt someone. We should tell mom and dad," Anna says. + +They turn off the flashlight and run back to their room. They wake up their parents and tell them what they saw. Their parents are surprised and worried. They call the police and the zoo. They hope the lion will be caught soon. + +Tim and Anna hug their parents and their flashlight. They are glad they are safe and together. They think the lion is not a good toy to play with. They decide to play with their stuffed animals instead. They fall asleep and dream of nice things. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play outside in the sunshine. They had a big ball and a small car. They liked to share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a big dog came to their yard. The dog was black and loud. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. The dog wanted their toys. It ran to the ball and bit it. The ball popped and made a loud noise. Anna and Ben were scared. + +They ran to the car and tried to drive away. But the dog was faster. It chased them and jumped on the car. The car broke and made a loud noise. Anna and Ben were very scared. + +They cried for help, but no one heard them. The dog was still angry. It growled and barked and snapped at them. Anna and Ben had no toys and no way to escape. They were very, very scared. + +The dog bit them and hurt them. They screamed and bled and cried. The dog did not stop. Anna and Ben were very, very, very scared. + +They wished they had never played outside in the sunshine. They wished they had stayed inside and shared their books and puzzles. They wished the dog had never come to their yard. They wished they were still alive. +Jen and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make noise. One day, they find a big bottle in the kitchen. It is red and shiny. They think it is juice. + +"Let's drink some juice!" Jen says. + +"OK!" Ben says. + +They open the bottle and pour some juice into their cups. They take a sip and make a face. + +"Yuck! This is not juice!" Jen says. + +"It is wine!" Ben says. + +They do not like wine. It is sour and bitter. They spit it out and blink their eyes. + +"What is wine?" Jen asks. + +"It is a drink for grown-ups. They drink it when they are happy or sad. It makes them lively or sleepy." Ben says. + +"How do you know?" Jen asks. + +"I heard Mom and Dad say so. They drink wine sometimes. But they say we are too little to drink wine. We can only drink water or milk or juice." Ben says. + +"Then we should not drink wine. It is bad for us." Jen says. + +"Yes, we should not. Let's put the bottle back and play with our toys." Ben says. + +They put the bottle back and run to their room. They play with their toys and make noise. They forget about the wine. They are happy and lively. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to draw and color. One day, they found a big eraser in the art room. It was white and soft. + +"Let's decorate the eraser!" Lily said. "We can use stickers and crayons." + +"OK!" Ben said. "That sounds fun." + +They took the eraser and some art supplies to a table. They started to decorate the eraser. Lily put a star sticker on one side. Ben drew a smiley face on another side. + +But then, they had a problem. They both wanted to use the same crayon. It was red and shiny. + +"I want the red crayon!" Lily said. + +"No, I want the red crayon!" Ben said. + +They pulled the crayon from each other. The crayon broke in half. They both dropped the pieces. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. + +They looked at the broken crayon. They felt sad. They looked at the eraser. It was not very pretty. + +They looked at each other. They felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben said. "You can have the red crayon." + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "You can have the red crayon." + +They hugged. They shared the crayon pieces. They finished decorating the eraser. They made it colorful and happy. + +They smiled. They were friends again. They were reliable friends. They liked to draw and color. And they liked their big eraser. +Anna was ready to go to the park with her mom. She put on her hat, her coat and her shoes. She grabbed her ball and ran to the door. But she did not see the kitten that was sleeping on the rug. She stumbled over the kitten and fell down. The kitten woke up and hissed. Anna started to cry. + +"Ouch! That hurt!" Anna said. "Bad kitten! Why did you lie there?" + +The kitten was scared and angry. It did not like to be stepped on. It scratched Anna's hand and ran away. Anna cried louder. + +"Mommy! Mommy! The kitten hurt me!" Anna shouted. + +Mommy heard Anna and came to see what was wrong. She saw Anna on the floor, with a red mark on her hand and tears on her face. She saw the kitten hiding under the sofa, with its ears back and its tail puffed up. + +"Oh, Anna, I'm sorry. The kitten did not mean to hurt you. It was just sleeping and you surprised it. It was scared and defended itself. You have to be careful where you walk, okay?" Mommy said. + +She picked up Anna and hugged her. She kissed her hand and wiped her tears. She gave her a band-aid and a cookie. She also gave the kitten some food and water and petted it gently. She said sorry to the kitten too. + +"Are you both okay now?" Mommy asked. + +Anna nodded. She felt better. She looked at the kitten and said sorry too. She reached out her hand and touched its fur. The kitten sniffed her hand and licked it. It purred and rubbed its head against her. + +"Can we still go to the park, Mommy?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's go. But don't forget your ball. And watch out for the kitten, okay?" Mommy said. + +Anna smiled. She took her ball and followed Mommy to the door. She did not stumble again. She was ready to play. The kitten watched them go and curled up on the rug. It was ready to nap. +Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. But one day, they have a test at school. The test is about colors and shapes. Ben knows all the colors and shapes. Sam does not know them very well. + +Before the test, Ben tells Sam, "I will help you. I will show you the answers. Just look at my paper." Sam thinks this is a good idea. He does not want to fail the test. He wants to be smart like Ben. + +But the teacher sees them. She is angry. She says, "You are cheating! This is wrong! You have to do the test by yourself. No looking at other papers!" She takes away their papers. She gives them new ones. She makes them sit far apart. + +Ben and Sam are scared. They do not know what to do. They try to do the test, but they do not remember the colors and shapes. They make many mistakes. They feel ashamed. + +After the test, the teacher tells them their scores. Ben and Sam have the lowest scores in the class. They are sad. They do not want to look at each other. They do not want to play with cars and balls. They have a fight. They say mean words. They are not friends anymore. +Tom and Amy were playing outside with their ball. They liked to kick the ball and catch it. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. They were happy. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. Boom! It was thunder. They looked up and saw dark clouds. They felt drops of water on their faces. It was rain. They were scared. + +"Let's go inside!" Tom said to Amy. "We don't like thunder and rain. They are loud and wet." + +They ran to their house and opened the door. They saw their mom in the kitchen. She was making cookies. They smelled good. + +"Mom, mom, we are wet!" Amy said to their mom. "There is thunder and rain outside. They are loud and wet." + +Their mom smiled and hugged them. She gave them towels to dry themselves. She said, "Don't worry, my loves. Thunder and rain are not bad. They make the plants grow and the air fresh. They will go away soon. And then, you can play outside again. But first, do you want some cookies? They are warm and sweet." + +Tom and Amy nodded and smiled. They liked cookies. They liked their mom. They were not scared anymore. They were happy. +Lily loved to watch the fireworks on New Year's Eve. She liked the bright colors and the loud noises. She always wanted to see the famous firework that looked like a star. Her dad said it was the last one and it was very special. + +Lily and her dad went to the park with a blanket and some snacks. They found a good spot to see the sky. Lily was very excited. She counted the fireworks with her dad. One, two, three, four, five. She saw red, blue, green, yellow, and purple fireworks. They made shapes like circles, hearts, and flowers. + +Lily waited for the famous firework. She asked her dad, "When will it appear?" Her dad said, "Soon, Lily, soon. You have to be patient." Lily nodded. She tried to be patient. She ate some cookies and drank some juice. She cuddled with her dad. She looked at the sky. + +Then, she heard a big boom. She saw a bright flash. She gasped. It was the famous firework. It appeared in the sky. It looked like a big star. It sparkled and shone. It made Lily smile. She clapped her hands. She said, "Wow, dad, wow. It's so beautiful. It's the best firework ever." Her dad hugged her. He said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. Happy New Year." Lily said, "Happy New Year, dad. I love you." They watched the star fade away. They felt happy. +Lily and Max are best friends. They like to play with blocks, cars and dolls. One day, they find a big book with many pictures. They want to know what the book says. + +They ask Lily's mom to read the book to them. Lily's mom is smart. She knows many words. She tells them stories about animals, places and people. Lily and Max listen and look at the pictures. They learn new words and facts. + +Lily and Max are happy. They thank Lily's mom for reading the book. They give her a hug and a kiss on the neck. Lily's mom smiles and kisses them back. She says they are smart too. She says she loves them very much. Lily and Max love her too. They are a happy family. +Lily liked to skip. She skipped to school, she skipped in the park, she skipped at home. She was happy when she skipped. She felt like a bird. + +One day, she saw a small cat in the street. It was black and white and had a bell on its neck. Lily loved cats. She wanted to pet it. She skipped to the cat and said hello. + +The cat did not like Lily. It did not want to be petted. It scratched Lily's hand with its claws. Lily cried. Her hand hurt and itched. She ran to her mom and showed her the scratch. + +Mom was angry at the cat. She put a band-aid on Lily's hand and gave her a hug. She told Lily not to skip to strange cats. She said some cats are mean and some are nice. She said Lily should ask before she touches them. + +Lily learned her lesson. She still liked to skip, but she was careful with cats. She only petted the cats that she knew and that liked her. She was happy and safe. She felt like a bird. +Sara likes to read books. She has a big book with many pages. It is a novel. She reads it every day before bed. She wants to know what happens to the people in the book. + +One night, Sara is very close to the end of the book. She reads faster and faster. She is very excited. She wants to finish the book. She does not hear her mom call her for dinner. She does not feel hungry. She only wants to read. + +She turns the last page. She reads the last words. She finishes the book. She is very happy. She jumps up and down. She runs to her mom. She tells her mom she finished the book. She shows her mom the book. + +Her mom is happy for her. She hugs her and says she is proud of her. She tells her it is time for dinner. She asks her if she is hungry. Sara thinks for a moment. She remembers she did not eat. She feels her tummy. She is hungry. She nods and smiles. She says she is hungry. She puts the book away. She goes to the kitchen. She eats her dinner. She tells her mom about the book. She says she likes novels. She asks her mom for another one. Her mom says she will find one for her. She says she loves her. Sara says she loves her too. She is happy. She likes to read books. +Tim and Anna were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide behind the trees. They saw a big fence with green leaves and purple balls. They were curious. + +"What is that?" Tim asked. + +"Let's go and see," Anna said. + +They went closer to the fence and reached for the purple balls. They were soft and juicy. They smelled sweet. + +"They are grapes!" Anna said. "My grandma has some in her kitchen. She lets me eat them sometimes. They are yummy." + +"Can we eat them too?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe they belong to someone else. Maybe they are angry if we take them." + +They looked around and saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. She had white hair and a kind smile. She waved at them. + +"Hello, children. Do you like grapes?" she asked. + +"Yes, we do. They are very good," Tim and Anna said. + +"Then you can have some. They are from my garden. I have plenty. I like to share them with nice kids like you," the lady said. + +"Thank you, lady. You are very nice too," Tim and Anna said. + +They picked some grapes and ate them. They were delicious. They thanked the lady again and went back to their game. They were happy. They had discovered something new and made a new friend. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and swing. They saw a big pile of sticks near a tree. They wanted to build a house with the sticks. + +They ran to the pile and started to pick up the sticks. Some sticks were long and some were short. Some were thin and some were thick. Some were smooth and some were rough. They found a stick that was very old and had many cracks. Mia said, "This stick is ancient. It is older than grandma and grandpa. Maybe it has magic." + +Tim wanted to see the ancient stick. He tried to take it from Mia. Mia did not want to share. She held the stick tight and said, "No, it is mine. Go find your own stick." They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud hiss. They looked down and saw a snake. The snake was angry. It had been sleeping under the pile of sticks. It did not like to be disturbed. It opened its mouth and showed its sharp teeth. It bit Tim on the leg. + +Tim screamed and dropped the stick. Mia dropped the stick too. They ran away from the snake and the pile of sticks. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They told them what happened. Their mom and dad were scared and worried. They took Tim to the hospital. He had to get a shot and stay in a bed. He was in pain and felt sick. Mia felt sorry and sad. She wished she had shared the ancient stick with Tim. She learned that sticks are not worth fighting over. She learned that snakes are dangerous and can bite. She learned that playing in the park can have a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a kind dog named Spot. Spot was always happy to see his owner, Timmy. One day, Timmy wanted to give his mom a present. He asked Spot to help him. Spot was a loyal dog and wanted to make Timmy happy. Timmy got some clay and asked Spot to wrap it up. Spot didn't know how to wrap but he tried his best. Timmy's mom loved the clay and said it was the best present she ever got. Timmy was happy and so was Spot. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he always got cold. His mommy told him to wear his jacket, but he didn't like it because it was scratchy. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy was wearing a warm and cozy jacket. + +"Wow, Billy! Your jacket looks so comfy! Where did you get it?" asked Timmy. + +"I got it from my mommy. She said it's important to stay warm and learn to dress for the weather," replied Billy. + +Timmy thought about what Billy said and decided to try wearing his jacket again. To his surprise, it wasn't scratchy anymore! It felt warm and cozy, just like Billy's jacket. "Wow, this jacket is yummy!" said Timmy with a smile. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to wear his jacket whenever it was cold outside. He also learned that it's important to listen to his mommy and friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was playing, she heard a loud scream. It frightened her and she didn't know what to do. + +Lily looked around and saw her friend, Billy, running towards her. He was also frightened by the scream. Together, they decided to go investigate. They walked towards the sound and found a little puppy stuck in a bush. The puppy was scared and kept screaming for help. + +Lily and Billy were happy to help the puppy. They gently pulled the puppy out of the bush and gave it a big hug. The sunshine was shining down on them and they all felt happy. From that day on, the puppy became their friend and they played together in the sunshine every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved muffins and would eat them every day. One day, she saw a muffin on the ground that looked dirty. She picked it up and ate it anyway. + +Later that day, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, my tummy hurts." Her mom asked, "Did you eat something dirty?" Lily nodded and started to weep. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. We should always be careful about what we eat. We don't want to get sick." From that day on, Lily made sure to only eat clean and fresh muffins. +Once upon a time, there was a big car. It was stuck in traffic. The car was red and looked weird. The driver was sad. He wanted to go home. He tried to stretch his arms but he couldn't. + +Suddenly, a little bird flew by. The bird saw the driver and felt bad. She wanted to help. She flew to the car and pecked at the window. The driver saw the bird and smiled. He rolled down the window and the bird flew inside. + +The bird chirped and sang a happy song. The driver felt better. The bird helped him forget about the traffic. The driver thanked the bird and they became friends. They drove home together and had a great time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big building in the city. It was very tall and had many windows. One day, a little girl walked by the building and saw a man inside. He looked very tired and kept yawning. + +The little girl felt sorry for the man and wanted to help him. She decided to bring him a cup of water to drink. She went inside the building and found the man's office. She gave him the water and he drank it all up. He felt much better and thanked the little girl. + +As the little girl was leaving the building, she heard a loud noise. It was the man's boss yelling at him. The little girl was glad she could help the man before the harsh yelling started. She walked home feeling happy that she made a difference in someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a big tank. It was very important because it had lots of water in it. One day, a little boy named Jack was playing near the tank. He saw a match and he wanted to play with it. He lit the match and threw it near the tank. Suddenly, the tank caught fire and started to burn. Jack was scared and he ran to his mommy. + +"Mommy, mommy! The tank is burning!" Jack cried. + +His mommy quickly called the fire department. They came with big trucks and put out the fire. The firefighters told Jack that he should never play with matches near important things like tanks. Jack learned his lesson and promised to never do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the big animals on her grandpa's farm. One day, she saw a big bull in the field. The bull was very strong and had big horns on his head. Lily wanted to get closer to the bull but her grandpa told her to be careful. + +Lily found a stick and attached a piece of string to it. She tied the other end of the string to a carrot and threw it to the bull. The bull ate the carrot and Lily was very happy. She knew that she had made a new friend. From that day on, Lily would visit the bull every day and bring him some food. The bull was always happy to see her and would wag his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and pretty flowers. One day, she found a beautiful butterfly in her garden. She gently caught it and put it in a jar to keep it safe. + +Later that day, Lily's mom noticed the butterfly in the jar and asked, "Lily, did you collect this butterfly?" + +"Yes, Mommy! Isn't it pretty?" replied Lily. + +Her mom smiled but then said, "Lily, we need to let the butterfly go. It needs to fly and be with its family." + +Lily felt worried and guilty. She didn't want to let the butterfly go, but she knew it was the right thing to do. So, she let it fly away and watched it flutter into the sky. From then on, Lily knew that collecting things was fun, but sometimes it's better to let them go. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily and Mr. Snuggles decided to go for a ride in a boat. They got in the boat and started to row. + +As they were rowing, they saw a boy named Timmy who was sad because he lost his toy truck. Lily asked Timmy if she could help him find it. Timmy said yes and Lily let him borrow Mr. Snuggles to help him feel better. + +After they found the toy truck, Timmy gave Mr. Snuggles back to Lily. She thought it was weird that Mr. Snuggles smelled like candy. They rowed back home and had a fun day of adventures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big box of blocks. He loved to play with them and build towers. One day, Timmy found some really old blocks. They were very ancient! + +Timmy tried to build a tower with the ancient blocks, but they kept falling down. He tried and tried, but it didn't work. Finally, Timmy got an idea. He decided to stack the ancient blocks on top of the new blocks. + +Timmy stood up and carefully placed the ancient blocks on top of the new blocks. To his surprise, the tower stood tall and strong! Timmy was so happy that he jumped up and down. He couldn't wait to play with his new tower of blocks. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily saw the clouds turn dark and gray. She knew that a big storm was coming. + +Lily's mommy told her to come inside and stay safe from the hurricane. Lily was scared because she didn't know what a hurricane was. Her mommy explained that it was a big, strong wind that could knock down trees and houses. + +Later that day, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She peeked out the window and saw that a big tree had fallen down. Her mommy told her that they were lucky to be safe inside. Lily felt helpless because she couldn't do anything to stop the hurricane. + +But then, Lily had an idea. She started to clap her hands together, and her friends joined in. They clapped and clapped, and soon the storm started to calm down. Lily felt proud of herself for helping to stop the hurricane with her clapping. From that day on, Lily knew that even when she felt helpless, she could still make a difference. +Once upon a time, there was a brown horse who lived on a ranch. The horse loved to run and play in the fields. One day, a big dog came to the ranch and started barking at the horse. The horse got scared and ran away. + +Later on, the horse saw a little bird who was lost and asked the bird if it needed help. The bird replied, "Yes, please help me find my way back home." The horse then remembered how scared it felt when the big dog barked at it and decided to be brave and help the little bird. + +Together, the horse and the bird searched for the bird's home. They looked high and low and finally found it. The bird was so happy and thanked the horse for helping it. The horse felt proud of itself for being brave and helping the little bird. From that day on, the horse and the bird became good friends and played together on the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a small hero. He was very brave and always helped others. Everyone loved him and would applaud when he helped. One day, there was a big problem in the village. A mean dragon was causing trouble and scaring everyone. The small hero knew he had to help. He put on his cape and went to fight the dragon. The dragon was very scary, but the small hero was brave. He fought and fought until he finally defeated the dragon. Everyone was so happy and they all applauded the small hero. From that day on, the small hero was known as the bravest hero in the land. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, but it was difficult for her to learn the words to her favorite songs. Every time she tried to sing along, she would forget the words and get frustrated. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her that if she kept practicing, she would have success and be able to sing all the words perfectly. So, Lily decided to practice every day. She would repeat the words over and over again until she knew them by heart. + +After many days of practice, Lily's hard work paid off! She was able to sing her favorite songs without forgetting any of the words. She felt so proud of herself and knew that all her practice had been worth it. From then on, Lily knew that if she ever had a difficult time with something, all she had to do was keep trying and repeating until she achieved success. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially the delicious ones. One day, she went to the candy store and bought a big bag of sweets. She was so happy and couldn't wait to eat them all. + +Suddenly, she heard someone shout, "Thief! Thief!" Lily turned around and saw a man running away with a bag of candy. She felt sad and angry that someone would take her candy. She decided to chase after the thief and get her candy back. + +When she caught up to the thief, she said, "Give me back my candy, please!" The thief looked surprised and said, "Okay, okay, here you go." Lily was so relieved to have her candy back. She went home and shared some with her friends. They all agreed that the candy was delicious and they had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to draw pictures and put them in pretty frames. One day, Lily accidentally dropped her favorite frame and it broke into many pieces. She was sad because she thought it was ruined forever. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the broken frame. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can fix it together!" They got some glue and carefully put the pieces back together. When they were finished, the frame looked as good as new! + +Lily was so happy that her mom could fix the frame. She put her drawing inside and it looked fine. "Thank you, Mommy!" Lily said with a big smile. From then on, Lily knew that even if things break, they can always be fixed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. He never wanted to take a nap or go to bed early. One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to sleep early so that he could wake up early and have a good day. Timmy didn't listen and stayed up late playing with his toys. + +The next morning, Timmy woke up feeling very tired. He couldn't concentrate in school and he even fell asleep during class. His teacher noticed and told him that he needed to take sleep seriously. Timmy felt embarrassed and sad. + +That night, Timmy went to bed early and listened to his mom. He slept well and woke up feeling refreshed. He had a great day at school and even got a gold star. Timmy learned that taking sleep seriously is important and can help him feel better. He yawned and went to bed early every night after that. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a sweet village with her mom and dad. One day, Lily went for a walk and met a friendly dog. + +"Hello, what's your name?" asked Lily. + +"My name is Max," replied the dog. + +Lily and Max became friends and played together. They ran around the village and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily said goodbye to Max and went back home. "Mom, I made a new friend today. His name is Max and he's a dog," said Lily. + +"That's great, Lily. I'm glad you had a good time in our sweet village," replied her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fast cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to run and play all day long. One day, Lily and Mittens went for a walk in the park. They played and ran around for hours. + +But then, Mittens got tired. He needed to rest. So, Lily picked him up and held him in her lap. Mittens closed his eyes and fell asleep. Lily watched him rest for a while, feeling happy that her cat was comfortable and cozy. + +After a little while, Mittens woke up and stretched his legs. He was ready to play again! So, Lily put him down and they ran around some more. They had so much fun together. And when they got home, Mittens was tired again. So, he went to his bed and rested some more. The end. +There was a little boy named Timmy who had a unique toy. It was a big red truck that could switch into a robot. Timmy loved playing with his toy all day long. + +One day, Timmy wanted to build a tower with his blocks. He tried and tried, but it kept falling down. Timmy was sad and felt like he couldn't do it. + +But then, Timmy remembered his mom telling him that if he keeps trying, he will succeed. So, he took a deep breath and tried again. This time, he succeeded and built the tallest tower he had ever made! + +Timmy was so proud of himself and he knew that he could succeed at anything he wanted to do. He went back to playing with his unique toy, happy and content. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily had a bag of marbles. She loved to play with them every day. One day, her little brother Jack came and asked if he could play too. Lily was eager to share her marbles with him. + +They played together for a while, but then Jack accidentally dropped one of the marbles into a small hole in the ground. Lily tried to get it out with her hand, but it was too deep. She told Jack, "I need to remove the dirt to get the marble out." + +Jack watched as Lily carefully removed the dirt with a stick until she finally got the marble out. They both smiled and continued playing with the marbles happily. From that day on, Lily always shared her marbles with her little brother and they had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very lonely because she had no friends to play with. One day, Tweety saw a big tree and decided to fly up and rest on one of its branches. Suddenly, she heard a voice. + +"Hi there! What are you doing?" It was a friendly squirrel. + +"I am just resting my head," replied Tweety. + +"Do you want to play with me?" asked the squirrel. + +Tweety was so happy and excited that she started to twist her little body around. "Yes, please!" she said. From that day on, Tweety and the squirrel became the best of friends and had lots of fun together in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to go to the beach. One day, she went to the beach with her mom and dad. They walked on the sand and saw many things like seashells and crabs. Suddenly, Lily saw something moving in the water. She recognized it was a shrimp! + +Lily was so excited to see the shrimp. She wanted to catch it and hold it in her hand. But her mom and dad told her to be quiet so she wouldn't scare the shrimp away. They watched the shrimp swim in the water for a while before it disappeared. + +Lily was sad that the shrimp was gone, but she was happy to have seen it. She knew that the beach was full of many creatures to discover and she couldn't wait to find more. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with a shiny red pedal. One day, Lily went for a ride in the park. She was having so much fun that she didn't notice a big hole in the ground. Suddenly, she fell into the hole and hurt her leg. + +"Help me! Help me!" cried Lily. + +A kind man heard her cries and tried to save her. He tried to pull her out of the hole, but it was too deep. The man called for help, but it was too late. Lily's leg was badly hurt and she had to go to the hospital. From that day on, Lily always looked where she was going when she rode her bike. +Once upon a time, there was a big, rich man. He had lots of money and toys. He lived in a big house with a big garden. He liked to eat junk food all day long. + +One day, he saw a little bird outside his window. The bird looked sad and hungry. The man decided to feed the bird some bread. The bird ate the bread and flew away. + +The man felt happy that he helped the bird. He realized that being wealthy is not everything. It's important to be kind and help others too. From that day on, he decided to eat healthier food and help more animals. +Once upon a time, there was a happy frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to jump and hop around in the pond. One day, he saw a beautiful lily flower floating on the water. Freddy hopped over to the lily and sat on it. He felt very happy and playful. + +After a while, Freddy felt tired and wanted to rest. So, he lay down on the lily and closed his eyes. The lily was strong and held Freddy up, so he could rest safely. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and ready to play again. Freddy knew he could always count on the lily to give him a safe and comfortable place to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go shopping with her mommy. One day, they went to a store and saw a pretty purse. Lily wanted it so badly, but her mommy said it was too expensive. + +Lily was sad, but her mommy told her that they could find a cheap purse that was just as nice. They looked around and found a purse that was not as pretty as the expensive one, but it was cheap and still very nice. + +Lily learned that sometimes things that are expensive are not always the best, and that completing a task doesn't always mean spending a lot of money. She was happy with her new purse and proud that they found a good deal. From then on, she always looked for things that were cheap and completed the job just as well. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cake so much that she always asked her mom to make one for her. One day, her mom made a delicious cake and told Lily to wait until after dinner to have a slice. + +Lily was very obedient and promised to wait. But after dinner, she was so excited to eat the cake that she forgot her promise and asked for a slice. Her mom reminded her of her promise and told her to nap first before having cake. + +Lily didn't want to nap, but her mom explained that it would make her feel better and give her more energy to enjoy the cake later. So, Lily took a nap and woke up feeling refreshed. She was so happy to have her cake and remembered the importance of keeping her promises. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat cookies. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While playing on the swings, she saw a boy crying. She asked him why he was sad. + +The boy said, "I lost my favorite toy and I can't find it. It's very useful to me." + +Lily wanted to help the boy, so she asked, "What does your toy look like? I can help you find it." + +The boy described his toy and Lily searched for it. After a while, she found it hidden under a big rock. The boy was very happy and said, "Thank you so much, Lily! You are my hero!" + +Lily smiled and said, "It was my pleasure. Helping others is important. It makes us feel good and it doesn't weigh anything. Can I play with you now?" + +The boy smiled and said, "Yes, please! Let's have fun together!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and play outside. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to eat his vegetables. Timmy didn't want to eat them because he thought they were disgusting. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the park to play. While he was playing, he saw a little bird that was stuck in a tree. Timmy wanted to rescue the bird, so he climbed up the tree and saved the little bird. + +After Timmy rescued the bird, he felt very proud of himself. When he went home, his mom asked him if he ate his vegetables. Timmy told his mom that he didn't like them, but he remembered how good it felt to rescue the little bird. So, Timmy decided to try the vegetables and he found out that they were not disgusting after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run fast outside. One day, Timmy saw two kids fighting over a toy. He didn't like to see them fight, so he went over to them and said, "Stop fighting. Let's play together and share the toy." + +The two kids stopped fighting and started to play with Timmy. They had so much fun together! They ran fast and laughed a lot. After playing for a while, Timmy had to go home. As he was leaving, he saw a heavy box that needed to be lifted. He asked the two kids to help him lift the box, and they did it together. + +Timmy learned that it's always better to be kind to others and share, rather than fight and be mean. When you help others and work together, you can lift heavy things and have fun too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. He would make them drive all around his room and have races with each other. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a police car toy. Timmy was so happy and he played with it all day long. + +As the day went on, Timmy's mom told him it was time to clean up. Timmy was sad because he didn't want to stop playing. When he looked around his room, he saw that it was very empty. All of his toys were put away and there was nothing left to play with. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He grabbed his police car toy and pretended it was chasing after all the other toys. He had so much fun playing with just his one toy. From then on, Timmy learned that even when things seem empty, he can still have fun playing. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family who lived in a big house. They loved to eat yummy fruits like melon. One day, the little girl in the family wanted to carry a big melon all by herself. But it was too heavy for her. + +Her mommy saw her struggling and said, "Don't worry, I will support you." Mommy held the melon with one hand and held her daughter's hand with the other. Together, they walked easily to the kitchen. + +The little girl was happy and proud that she carried the melon with mommy's support. From that day on, she knew that when things were too hard, she could always ask for support. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to wander around her neighborhood and see all the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a big building with a sign that said "theater". She asked her mommy what it was and her mommy said it was a place where people go to watch movies and plays. + +Lily was curious and wanted to go inside. When she went in, she saw a big room with a big screen and lots of chairs. It was peaceful inside with no one talking loudly. She sat down and watched a movie about a princess and a dragon. She was so happy that she got to go to the theater and watch a movie. + +After the movie ended, Lily wandered back home, feeling happy and excited about her adventure. She told her mommy that she wanted to go to the theater again and watch more movies. Her mommy smiled and said they could go back soon. And so, Lily went to bed that night dreaming of all the wonderful movies she would see at the theater. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks in the forest with her mommy. One day, as they were walking, they saw an enormous bear. + +Lily was scared, but her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. If we stay calm, the bear won't harm us." + +The bear sniffed around for a while and then walked away. Lily's mommy said, "Did you recognize the bear, Lily?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, mommy. It was an enormous bear!" + +From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things that seem scary can be harmless if you stay calm. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely fisherman named Jack. He loved to catch fish in the big blue sea. One day, while he was fishing, he saw a little girl sitting by the shore. She looked sad. Jack asked, "What's wrong little one?" + +The little girl replied, "I lost my toy in the water. Can you please help me find it?" Jack smiled and said, "Of course, I will help you." He put down his fishing rod and went into the water. He looked for the toy and found it. The little girl was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mr. Fisherman. You are so kind." + +Jack replied, "You're welcome. It's always nice to help others." The little girl smiled and they both went their separate ways. From that day on, the little girl would often come to the beach to visit the lovely fisherman, who had become her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown bear. He liked to sit under a tree and eat honey. One day, he got sick and needed an operation. The doctor said he had to sit still while they did the operation. The bear was scared, but he sat very still and the operation went well. After the operation, the bear felt much better and went back to sitting under his favorite tree. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing in her room. She looked out the window and saw a bird flying in the sky. She wanted to touch the bird, but it was too high up. She felt an urge to go outside and play with the bird. + +Lily went outside and ran around in the grass. She saw a big house with an unknown person inside. She didn't know who it was, but she felt curious. She went closer to the house and looked through the window. She saw a cat sleeping on a chair. + +Lily smiled and went back to playing with the bird. She felt happy that she got to see something unknown through the window. She knew that there were many more things to discover in the world. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the beach with her family. She loved playing in the sand and collecting shells. While walking on the beach, she saw a man with a big fishing net. The man caught many shrimp and put them in a basket. Lily was curious and asked the man, "What are those?" + +The man smiled and said, "These are shrimp. They are delicious to eat." Lily thought the shrimp looked funny with their tiny legs and long antennas. She said, "Hello, shrimp! Welcome to the beach!" + +Later that day, Lily's family had a big dinner and her dad cooked the shrimp. When Lily saw the shrimp on her plate, she remembered her new friends on the beach. She said, "I don't want to eat shrimp. They are obedient creatures and they deserve to live in the sea." + +Her dad laughed and said, "Okay, Lily. We won't eat the shrimp tonight." From then on, Lily always remembered her little shrimp friends and never ate them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her green car. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park, but when they got back to the car, they saw that the car wouldn't start. Lily's mom tried to fix the car, but she couldn't solve the problem. + +Lily had an idea. She remembered that her dad had a toy car that looked just like hers. She asked her mom to call her dad and ask him to bring the toy car. When her dad arrived with the toy car, Lily gave it to her mom and said, "Maybe this can help solve the problem." + +Lily's mom looked at the toy car and realized that the battery was dead. She took the battery out of the toy car and put it in their car. The car started right away! Lily was so happy that she had helped solve the problem. She learned that sometimes the solution to a problem can come from unexpected places, and that it's always good to try to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the garden with his spade. He would dig and dig until he found something special. + +One day, Timmy's mom came outside and said, "Timmy, we need to plant some flowers. Can you bring me your spade?" Timmy ran inside to get his spade and brought it back to his mom. + +As they started to plant the flowers, Timmy's mom said, "Be gentle with the roots, Timmy. They need to be taken care of." Timmy listened and was very gentle with the flowers. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home with a surprise. He had bought Timmy a new toy truck. Timmy was so happy and ran to get his spade. He wanted to show his new truck to his friends in the garden. As he was playing, he remembered what his mom had said about being gentle. He took care of his new truck and played with it gently. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom read her a story about a big, strong bear who loved to eat yummy honey. Lily loved the story and asked her mom to read it again. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the ground started to shake. It was an earthquake! Lily and her mom were scared, but they quickly ran outside to safety. + +After the earthquake stopped, Lily asked her mom if they could have something yummy to eat. Her mom smiled and said they could make some cookies together. Lily was so happy and helped her mom mix the ingredients. + +As they ate the warm, yummy cookies, Lily asked her mom to read her another story. Her mom happily agreed and they cuddled up together, feeling safe and happy after the scary earthquake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy in the forest. They followed a smooth trail that led them through the trees. + +Suddenly, Lily's shoes got wet from a puddle. "Mommy, my shoes are wet," she said. "Don't worry, Lily. We'll find a place to dry them," her mommy replied. They continued on the trail until they found a big rock in the sun. "Let's sit here and dry your shoes," said her mommy. + +After a few minutes, Lily's shoes were dry and they continued on their walk. They saw lots of animals and pretty flowers along the way. Lily was happy that her shoes were dry and that they could keep exploring the smooth trail together. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to eat peanuts. One day, Nutty found a big, juicy peanut. But it was too big for him to eat all at once. Nutty decided to split the peanut in half. + +As Nutty was trying to split the peanut, he accidentally dropped it. The peanut split open and all the nuts fell out onto the ground. Nutty was sad because he couldn't eat the peanut anymore. + +Nutty learned that sometimes things don't go as planned and it's okay to make mistakes. But he also learned it's important to be careful when handling things that are important to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She felt very sick and her mommy gave her some medicine to make her feel better. Lily didn't like the medicine because it tasted yucky and made her feel miserable. + +Lily's mommy tried to cheer her up by telling her a story about a little bird who likes to wave its wings in the sky. The bird was very happy and it made Lily smile. + +Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play with her. They went outside and saw a big truck driving by. The driver saw them and waved his hand. Lily and her friend waved back and felt very happy. Even though Lily still felt a little sick, she was happy because she had a good day with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she asked her mom if she could go play outside. Her mom said yes, but told her to be careful and come home before it got dark. + +Lily and her friends ran to the park and played on the swings and slide. They laughed and had a lively time. Suddenly, Lily's mom called out to her from their house. "Lily, it's time to come home now!" she said. + +Lily zipped up her jacket and said goodbye to her friends. "I had so much fun!" she told them. Then she ran home to her mom. "I'm home!" she shouted. Her mom smiled and gave her a big hug. "I'm glad you had a good time," she said. "Now let's go inside and have some hot cocoa." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy by the river. The river was big and had water that moved very fast. Lily saw some ducks swimming in the river. They looked so cute! + +Suddenly, Lily saw a snake on the ground. She knew that snakes can be dangerous, but this one looked harmless. She told her mommy, "Look mommy, a snake! It's harmless." Her mommy agreed and they continued on their walk. + +As they were walking, Lily saw a pretty flower by the river. She wanted to take it home with her. Her mommy said it was okay to take the flower, as long as they didn't harm the river or any animals living in it. Lily was happy to have a pretty flower to show her daddy when they got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dressing up in her favorite costumes and pretending to be different characters. One day, she put on her superhero costume and felt very powerful. + +Lily went outside to play and saw her friend Tommy. Tommy asked, "Wow, Lily! Who are you today?" Lily replied, "I'm a superhero! I have powerful powers and I can save the day!" Tommy smiled and said, "That's so cool! Can I play too?" + +They ran around the yard, pretending to fight bad guys and save the world. Suddenly, Lily's nose started to run. She said, "Oh no! I need to wipe my nose!" Tommy asked, "What's wrong?" Lily said, "My nose is runny. I need a tissue to wipe it." + +Tommy ran inside and got a tissue for Lily. She wiped her nose and said, "Thanks, Tommy! Now I can keep playing and saving the day!" They continued to play and have fun, feeling like powerful superheroes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming doll that she loved to play with every day. One day, her friend Tommy came over to play. Tommy really liked Lily's doll and asked if he could play with it too. Lily wanted to be nice, so she lent her doll to Tommy. + +Tommy was having so much fun playing with the doll that he forgot to be careful. Suddenly, the doll fell under the couch and they couldn't reach it. Lily was sad because she missed her doll and Tommy felt bad for losing it. They both learned an important lesson that day - when you borrow something, you have to take care of it and give it back. + +The next day, Tommy found the doll under the couch and gave it back to Lily. She was very happy to have her charming doll back and forgave Tommy for losing it. From then on, they made a promise to always take care of each other's things when they borrowed them. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a dog. The dog is wet and cold. He has no roof to sleep under. + +Tom and Lily feel sorry for the dog. They want to help him. They give him some bread and water. They find a big box. They put the box under a tree. They make a roof with some leaves and sticks. They put a blanket inside the box. + +The dog is happy. He wags his tail. He goes inside the box. He is warm and cozy. He is tired. He falls asleep. + +Tom and Lily smile. They are happy too. They have a new friend. They name him Spot. They say goodbye to Spot. They go home. They will come back tomorrow. They will play with Spot again. +Tim and Sam were two birds who lived in a cage. They liked to sing and play with their toys, but they also wanted to see the world outside. One day, their owner left the cage door open by mistake. Tim and Sam saw their chance to fly away. + +"Come on, Sam, let's go!" Tim said. "We can explore and have fun!" + +"I don't know, Tim," Sam said. "The world is big and unknown. What if we get lost or hurt? Maybe we should stay in our cage. It is safe and cozy here." + +Tim did not listen to Sam. He flew out of the cage and into the sky. He felt free and happy. He saw many things he had never seen before: trees, flowers, cars, people. He wanted to see more and more. + +Sam stayed in the cage. He watched Tim fly away and felt sad and scared. He hoped Tim would come back soon. He did not like to be alone. + +But Tim did not come back soon. He flew too far and too high. He did not know how to find his way back to his cage. He got tired and hungry. He saw a big bird with sharp claws and a loud cry. It was a hawk. It wanted to eat Tim. + +Tim was afraid. He wished he had stayed in the cage with Sam. He wished he had listened to Sam. He tried to fly away from the hawk, but it was too fast and too strong. It caught Tim and carried him away. + +Sam heard Tim's scream. He felt a pain in his heart. He knew Tim was gone. He cried and cried. He wished he could see Tim again. He wished he could fly with Tim again. He wished he had gone with Tim. He wished he had not stayed in the cage. +Sara likes to sew with her mom. Mom has a big box of thread in many colors. Sara can pick any color she likes. Sara wants to make a dress for her doll. She has a piece of cloth and a needle. + +Sara cuts the cloth with scissors. She folds it in half. She sews the sides with the needle and thread. She makes a hole for the doll's head. She adds a button and a loop to close the dress. She tries the dress on her doll. It fits well. + +Sara is happy with her dress. She shows it to her mom. Mom smiles and hugs her. She says Sara is very clever and tidy. She puts the thread back in the box. She helps Sara clean up the scissors and the needle. They put the cloth scraps in a bag. They can use them later for another project. Sara puts her doll in her bed. She kisses her good night. She is proud of her dress. She thanks her mom for teaching her how to sew. +Tim and Jen are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They have a big tank that can shoot water. They like to spray each other and the plants with the tank. + +"Look, Jen, I can make the tank go fast!" Tim says. He pushes the tank forward and pulls the trigger. But no water comes out. The tank is dry. + +"Oh no, Tim, the tank is empty!" Jen says. "We need to fill it up again. Where is the hose?" + +Tim looks around and sees the hose on the other side of the garden. He runs to get it, but he steps on something smelly. He looks down and sees a pile of dog poop. + +"Yuck, Tim, you stepped on poop!" Jen says. She covers her nose and laughs. "You need to wash your shoe. It is very smelly." + +Tim feels icky and mad. He does not like poop. He does not like Jen laughing at him. He grabs the hose and turns it on. He sprays his shoe with water, but he also sprays Jen with water. + +"Hey, Tim, stop it!" Jen says. She is wet and cold. She does not like water. She does not like Tim spraying her. She grabs the tank and tries to spray Tim back, but the tank is still dry. + +They both stop and look at each other. They are wet and smelly and angry. They do not want to play with the tank anymore. They go inside and ask their mom for a snack. Maybe they will play with the tank again later, when they are not wet and smelly and angry. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with balls. They have a big ball and a small ball. They take their balls to the park. The park has a road and a grass. + +Tom says, "Let's play catch with the big ball. I will throw it to you and you will catch it. Then you will throw it to me and I will catch it." + +Anna says, "No, I want to play with the small ball. The small ball is mine. You can play with the big ball by yourself." + +Tom says, "But that is not fun. We can share the balls. You can throw the small ball to me and I will throw the big ball to you. Then we can switch." + +Anna says, "No, I don't want to switch. I like the small ball better. You are bossy. Go away." + +Tom is sad. He does not like Anna being bossy. He walks away with the big ball. He sees the road. He thinks, "Maybe I can throw the big ball on the road. Maybe it will bounce high. Maybe it will be fun." + +He throws the big ball on the road. The big ball bounces high. Tom is happy. He runs to catch the big ball. He does not see the car. The car is fast. The car hits the big ball. The big ball pops. Tom is scared. He hears a loud noise. He sees the car stop. He sees the driver get out. The driver is angry. + +The driver says, "What are you doing? You threw the ball on the road. You could have caused an accident. You are naughty. Where is your mom?" + +Tom does not know what to say. He feels sorry. He wishes he had played with Anna. He wishes he had shared the balls. He wishes he had not thrown the big ball on the road. He cries. +Ben and Lily like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the big jeep. The jeep is red and shiny, and it can make noises and move. Ben and Lily take turns to drive the jeep around the room. + +One day, Ben and Lily are playing with the jeep. Ben is driving and Lily is sitting next to him. They pretend they are going to the park. They say, "Beep beep, we are in the jeep!" + +But then, Ben sees a new toy on the shelf. It is a train with many cars and tracks. Ben wants to play with the train. He stops the jeep and says to Lily, "I want to play with the train. You can have the jeep." + +Lily is sad. She likes the jeep, but she also likes to play with Ben. She says to Ben, "But I want to play with you. Can we share the train and the jeep?" + +Ben is grumpy. He does not want to share. He says to Lily, "No, the train is mine. You can only play with the jeep." + +Lily is angry. She thinks Ben is not nice. She says to Ben, "No, the jeep is ours. We always share our toys. You are not my friend." + +Ben and Lily start to fight. They pull and tug at the jeep and the train. They yell and cry. They make a big mess. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room and sees Ben and Lily fighting. She is not happy. She says to Ben and Lily, "Stop fighting right now. You are both being naughty. You need to share your toys and play nicely. Or else, you will have no toys at all." + +Ben and Lily are scared. They do not want to lose their toys. They say to Mom, "We are sorry, Mom. We will share and play nicely." + +Mom smiles. She says to Ben and Lily, "That's good. I love you both. Now, why don't you play with the jeep and the train together? You can take turns and have fun." + +Ben and Lily hug Mom. They say to Mom, "We love you too, Mom. Thank you for the toys." + +Ben and Lily play with the jeep and the train together. They take turns and have fun. They are friends again. They say, "Beep beep, we are in the jeep. Choo choo, we are in the train." +Ben and Lily like to play in the garden. They have a small house made of wood and a big truck with wheels. They pretend to be builders and fix things with their tools. + +One day, they find a hole in the wall of their house. They are sad and worried. Who made the hole? How can they repair it? + +"Look, Ben, I have an idea!" Lily says. "We can use some soil and sticks to fill the hole. Then we can paint it with nice colors. Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, Lily, that sounds fun!" Ben says. "Let's go and get some soil and sticks. We can use this bucket and this shovel." + +They work hard and fill the hole with soil and sticks. They pat it with their hands and make it smooth. Then they find some paint and brushes and paint the wall with nice colors. They make flowers and stars and hearts. + +They are happy and proud of their work. They hug each other and smile. They go inside their house and have a tea party with their toys. They are the best builders in the world. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and explore the sofa, the table and the armchair. The armchair was their ship and they had a flag made of a towel. + +"Ahoy, matey! Are you ready to sail the seas?" Ben asked Lily, holding a wooden spoon as a sword. + +"Yes, captain! Let's go find some treasure!" Lily said, wearing a paper hat. + +They climbed on the armchair and pretended to steer it with a cushion. They made noises like waves and wind and birds. + +"Look, captain! There's an island over there!" Lily pointed to the lamp. + +"Maybe there's gold and jewels there! Let's go check it out!" Ben said, jumping off the armchair. + +He ran to the lamp and lifted the shade. He saw a shiny coin inside. + +"Wow! I found a gold coin! It's ours!" He shouted. + +Lily followed him and saw the coin. She wanted to have it too. + +"Can I see it, captain?" She asked. + +"Sure, matey. But be careful, it's very precious." Ben said, handing her the coin. + +Lily took the coin and looked at it. It was shiny and round and had a picture of a man on it. + +"Who is this man?" She asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe he's a king or a pirate or a wizard." Ben said. + +"Maybe he's a fool." Lily said. + +"A fool? Why do you say that?" Ben asked. + +"Because he gave us his gold coin. He's very foolish." Lily said. + +She laughed and put the coin in her pocket. + +"Hey, that's not fair! Give it back! It's ours!" Ben said. + +He tried to grab the coin from her pocket, but she pushed him away. + +"No, it's mine! I found it!" She said. + +They started to fight and pull and shout. They forgot about the armchair and the lamp and the game. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw them fighting and the lamp knocked over. + +"What are you doing? Stop it right now!" She said. + +She took the coin from Lily's pocket and looked at it. + +"This is not a gold coin. This is a chocolate coin. It's a candy. And it's not yours. It's from your grandma. She sent it for you to share." She said. + +She opened the wrapper and broke the coin in half. She gave one half to Lily and one half to Ben. + +"Here, you can have some candy. But only if you say sorry to each other and promise to play nicely. And don't touch the lamp again. It's not a toy." She said. + +Lily and Ben felt ashamed. They realized they had been foolish and greedy. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Sorry, captain. I shouldn't have taken the coin." Lily said. + +"Sorry, matey. I shouldn't have fought with you." Ben said. + +They thanked their mom for the candy and ate it. It was sweet and yummy. + +They went back to the armchair and resumed their game. They decided to share the treasure and trust each other. + +They learned a lesson and had fun. They were happy pirates. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and make tunnels. They used sticks and stones to make the tunnels stronger. They pretended they were explorers and animals. + +"Look, I made a long tunnel for the snake!" Anna said, showing Ben her tunnel. + +"Wow, that's great! Can I see?" Ben asked, crawling towards the tunnel. + +"Be careful, it might collapse!" Anna warned. + +But Ben was too curious. He put his head inside the tunnel and tried to see the end. Suddenly, the tunnel fell down and Ben was stuck. He cried out loud. + +"Help! Help! I can't get out!" + +Anna heard Ben's cry and ran to him. She saw his head and arms sticking out of the sand. She was scared, but she wanted to help her friend. + +"Don't worry, Ben! I'll rescue you!" she said, grabbing a shovel. + +She started to dig around Ben's body, trying to make a hole. She worked hard and fast. She was patient and brave. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" she asked, as she dug. + +"I'm okay, Anna. Thank you for rescuing me. You are a good friend." Ben said, feeling grateful. + +Soon, Anna made a big enough hole to pull Ben out. She hugged him and brushed off the sand from his hair and clothes. + +"Are you hurt, Ben?" she asked, looking at him. + +"No, I'm not hurt. Just a little scared. And dirty." Ben said, smiling. + +"Me too. Let's go wash our hands and faces. And maybe find another game to play." Anna said, holding his hand. + +"Okay. But no more tunnels. They are too dangerous." Ben agreed. + +They walked to the fountain and washed themselves. Then they went to the swings and had fun. They were happy and safe. They were good friends. +Sara loved her car. It was red and shiny and fast. She played with it every day in the yard. She made it go zoom and beep and crash. She did not share it with anyone. She said, "It is mine, mine, mine!" + +One day, a new boy came to the yard. His name was Tom. He saw Sara's car and wanted to play with it. He asked Sara, "Can I play with your car, please?" Sara said, "No, it is mine, mine, mine!" She grabbed the car and ran away. Tom felt sad and lonely. + +Sara ran to the other side of the yard. She lay down on the grass and hugged her car. She thought she was happy. But she was not. She was miserable. She had no friends to play with. She heard Tom laughing and talking with the other kids. They had fun with their toys. They shared and helped and cared. Sara felt left out and sorry. + +She looked at her car and thought, "Is this car worth more than a friend?" She felt a change in her heart. She decided to be kind and brave. She got up and walked to Tom. She said, "I am sorry, Tom. I was mean and selfish. Do you want to play with my car?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, thank you, Sara. That is very nice of you." He took the car and made it go zoom and beep and crash. Sara laughed and joined him. They had fun together. They became friends. + +Sara learned a lesson that day. She learned that sharing is better than keeping. She learned that friends are more precious than toys. She learned that being kind and brave makes her happy. She was not miserable anymore. She was glad. +Lena and Tom are brother and sister. They like to play together in the garden. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite is a big ball. They can kick it, throw it, roll it, and bounce it. + +One day, a new boy moves in next door. His name is Sam. He sees Lena and Tom playing with the ball and he wants to join them. He says, "Hello, can I play with you?" + +Lena and Tom are friendly and say, "Sure, you can play with us. What is your name?" + +Sam says, "My name is Sam. I like your ball. Can I have it?" + +Lena and Tom are surprised and say, "No, you can't have it. It is our ball. We share it. We value it. It is very fun." + +Sam says, "But I want it. It is so big and round and colorful. Give it to me." + +Lena and Tom say, "No, we won't give it to you. You can play with us, but you have to be nice and fair. You can't take our things." + +Sam gets angry and tries to grab the ball. Lena and Tom hold on to it and pull it back. They start to argue and shout. + +Their mom hears them and comes out. She says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?" + +Lena and Tom say, "Mom, this is Sam. He is our new neighbor. He wants to take our ball. He doesn't want to share. He doesn't value our things." + +Mom says, "Sam, that is not nice. You can't take other people's things. You have to ask and wait for your turn. You have to value their things and their feelings. Do you understand?" + +Sam says, "Yes, I understand. I'm sorry. I was rude. Can I still play with you?" + +Lena and Tom say, "Yes, you can still play with us. But you have to be nice and fair. And you have to say please and thank you." + +Sam says, "Okay, I will. Please, can I play with your ball?" + +Lena and Tom say, "Sure, you can play with our ball. Thank you for being nice." + +They all smile and hug. They play with the ball and have a lively time. They become good friends. +Lily likes to bathe in the tub. She has a lot of toys to play with. She has a duck, a boat, a ball and a bug. The bug is red and can swim. Lily calls it her water bug. + +One day, Lily is bathing with her water bug. She makes it go splash and zoom in the water. She is very happy. But then, she hears a loud noise. It is her dog, Max. Max likes to chase bugs. He sees the red bug in the tub and thinks it is a snack. + +Max jumps into the tub and tries to catch the bug. Lily is scared. She does not want Max to eat her water bug. She yells, "No, Max, no! That is my bug! Leave it alone!" She grabs the bug and holds it tight. Max is wet and confused. He does not understand why Lily is mad. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the bathroom. She sees Lily, Max and the bug in the tub. She is surprised and laughs. She says, "What a mess! Lily, you need to share your toys with Max. He is just curious. And Max, you need to be gentle with Lily and her bug. It is not a snack. It is a friend." + +She helps Lily and Max get out of the tub and dry off. She puts the bug back in the water. She hugs Lily and Max and says, "I love you both. You are my bugs." Lily and Max smile and say, "We love you too, Mom." They are happy again. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to play outside in the park. One day, their mom said, "I have a surprise for you. We are going to have a picnic in the park. Get your hats and shoes and let's go." + +Tom and Lily were very happy. They loved picnics. They helped their mom pack some sandwiches, fruits, cookies and juice in a big basket. Then they walked to the park with their mom. + +The park was very busy. There were many people and dogs and birds. Tom and Lily saw a big tree with a swing. They ran to the swing and took turns pushing each other. They laughed and shouted. Their mom smiled and watched them. + +After a while, their mom said, "It's time for the picnic. Come and sit on the blanket. I have some yummy food for you." Tom and Lily ran to the blanket and sat down. They opened the basket and saw the food. They said, "Wow, thank you, mom. This looks delicious." + +They ate the sandwiches, fruits, cookies and juice. They shared some with a friendly dog that came to say hello. They told their mom about the swing and the park. They had a lot of fun. They said, "This is the best surprise ever. We love you, mom." Their mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, my sweeties. You make me very happy." +Lisa wanted to go to the park with her mom and dad. She ran to her room to find a nice dress to wear. She opened her wardrobe and looked at all her clothes. She saw a pink dress, a blue dress, a green dress and a yellow dress. She liked all of them, but she had to choose one. + +She picked up the pink dress and held it in front of her. It was very pretty, but it had a big stain on it. She remembered that she spilled juice on it yesterday. She put it back in the wardrobe. She did not want to wear a dirty dress. + +She picked up the blue dress and held it in front of her. It was very soft, but it had a hole on it. She remembered that she tore it on a nail last week. She put it back in the wardrobe. She did not want to wear a broken dress. + +She picked up the green dress and held it in front of her. It was very cool, but it had a bad smell on it. She remembered that she played with mud on it two days ago. She put it back in the wardrobe. She did not want to wear a smelly dress. + +She picked up the yellow dress and held it in front of her. It was very bright, and it had no stain, no hole and no smell. She smiled and put it on. She liked the yellow dress. She chose the yellow dress. + +She ran out of her room and showed her mom and dad her dress. They smiled and said, "You look very nice, Lisa. We like your yellow dress. Are you ready to go to the park?" + +Lisa nodded and said, "Yes, I am ready. Let's go to the park!" She took their hands and they walked to the door. She was very happy. She had a nice dress and a nice day. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her dolls. She had a pink dress that she wore every day. She liked how it looked with her brown hair and blue eyes. + +One day, she was playing with her dolls under a big tree. She saw a bird's nest on a branch. She wanted to see the eggs inside. She climbed up the tree with her dress. She was very careful not to fall. + +But when she reached the nest, she saw that it was empty. There were no eggs, only some feathers and sticks. She felt sad. She wanted to see the baby birds. She looked around and saw a hole in the tree. Maybe the eggs were there. + +She leaned over to look inside the hole. But she leaned too much and her dress got caught on a sharp twig. She heard a rip. She looked down and saw a big tear in her dress. She gasped. She loved her dress. She did not want it to be broken. + +She climbed down the tree with her dress. She ran to the house. She saw her mom in the kitchen. She showed her the tear. She said, "Mom, can you repair my dress? It is broken and dirty. I am sorry." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can repair your dress. It is not a big problem. You were just curious and adventurous. That is good. But next time, be more careful with your clothes. They are not for climbing trees." + +She took her dress and a needle and some thread. She sewed the tear and washed the dirt. She gave the dress back to Lily. It looked like new. Lily was happy. She thanked her mom and gave her a kiss. She put on her dress and went back to the garden. She played with her dolls and sang a song. She was careful not to climb the tree again. She learned her lesson. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. + +"Me first!" Tom says. He climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. He smiles and pushes himself down. + +"Wow, that looks fun!" Sam says. He follows Tom and gets on the slide. He slides down fast and laughs. + +They do it again and again. They have a lot of fun. But then, Tom sees something shiny on the ground. He runs to it and picks it up. It is a coin. + +"Look, Sam, I found a coin!" Tom says. He shows it to Sam. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Sam says. He wants to see it too. He reaches for the coin. + +But Tom does not want to share. He puts the coin in his mouth and closes his lips. + +"No, it's mine!" Tom says. He makes a mean face. + +Sam is sad and angry. He does not like Tom's mean face. He does not like that Tom does not share. + +"That's not nice, Tom!" Sam says. He tries to get the coin from Tom's mouth. + +But Tom is faster. He runs away from Sam. He runs to the other side of the park. + +Sam chases him. He wants the coin. He wants to play with Tom. + +But Tom is too fast. Sam is too slow. He cannot catch Tom. + +He stops and cries. He feels alone. + +His mom sees him and comes to him. She hugs him and wipes his tears. + +"What's wrong, Sam?" she asks. + +"Tom took a coin and put it in his mouth. He did not share. He ran away from me. He is not my friend." Sam says. + +His mom feels sorry for him. She kisses his cheek and says: + +"I'm sorry, Sam. That was not nice of Tom. Maybe he will come back and say sorry. Maybe he will share the coin with you. But if he does not, you can still play with other kids. You can still have fun. You are a good boy, Sam. I love you." + +Sam feels a little better. He looks around and sees other kids playing. He sees a girl with a ball. He smiles and asks: + +"Can I play with you?" +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a stream near their house. The stream had clear water and many stones. Tom and Mia wanted to play with the stones. + +"Look, I found a big stone!" Tom said. He picked up the stone and threw it into the stream. It made a big splash. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Mia said. She also picked up a stone and threw it into the stream. It made a smaller splash. + +"Ha ha, my stone was bigger and better than yours!" Tom said. He laughed at Mia. + +Mia felt sad. She did not like Tom's laugh. She thought he was mean. She looked for a bigger stone to throw. + +She found a pale stone that was very heavy. She lifted it with both hands and tried to throw it into the stream. But the stone was too heavy for her. She lost her balance and fell into the stream. + +"Help, help!" Mia cried. She was wet and cold and scared. + +Tom heard Mia's cry. He stopped laughing. He felt sorry for Mia. He ran to the stream and helped Mia out. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. I was wrong to laugh at you. Are you okay?" Tom said. + +Mia was shivering and crying. She was angry at Tom. She wanted to say something mean to him. But then she saw his face. He looked pale and worried. He was not mean. He was just silly. + +"It's okay, Tom. I'm okay. Thank you for helping me. But don't laugh at me again. It's not nice." Mia said. + +Tom nodded. He hugged Mia and said sorry again. They walked back to their house. They learned a lesson. They learned to be kind and not to laugh at others. They learned to be good friends. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to learn new things. One day, their mom takes them to the museum. The museum has many things to see and touch. + +"Look, Anna, this is a dinosaur!" Ben says. He points to a big bone. "It was very big and strong. It could eat other animals." + +Anna nods. She likes dinosaurs too. She sees a picture of a dinosaur with feathers. "This one is pretty," she says. "It has colors like a bird. Maybe it could fly." + +Their mom smiles. She is happy that her twins are smart and curious. She tells them more about the dinosaurs and how they lived a long time ago. + +They walk to another room. There are many paintings on the wall. Some are bright and some are dark. Some are big and some are small. Anna and Ben look at them with wonder. + +"Who made these?" Anna asks. + +"People made them," their mom says. "They are called artists. They use paint and brushes to make pictures of what they see or feel." + +"I want to be an artist," Ben says. He likes the colors and shapes. He thinks he can make pictures too. + +"I want to be a scientist," Anna says. She likes to know how things work and why. She thinks she can discover new things too. + +Their mom hugs them. She is proud of her twins and their dreams. She tells them they can be anything they want if they work hard and have fun. + +They stay at the museum for a long time. They see many more things and ask many more questions. They have a lot of fun. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is loud and clear. + +"The museum is closing. Please make your way to the exit. Thank you for your visit." + +"Oh no, we have to go," their mom says. She takes their hands and leads them to the door. + +"Can we come back?" Anna asks. + +"Of course we can," their mom says. "There is always more to learn and see." + +Anna and Ben nod. They are sad to leave, but happy to come back. They say goodbye to the museum and thank it for the wonderful day. They shut the door behind them and walk to the car. They are tired, but happy. They have learned a lot and had a lot of fun. They are smart and curious twins. +Sara likes to study. She likes to look at books and learn new things. She has a big book with many pictures of animals. She can say the names of some animals, like cat, dog, cow and bird. + +One day, Sara wants to show her book to her family. She goes to the living room, where her mom and dad are sitting on the couch. She says, "Look, mom, look, dad, I have a book of animals. Can I show you?" + +Her mom and dad smile and say, "Sure, Sara, we would love to see your book. Come here and sit with us." + +Sara is happy. She sits between her mom and dad and opens her book. She points to a picture of a cat and says, "This is a cat. It says meow. It has fur and whiskers. Do you like cats?" + +Her mom and dad nod and say, "Yes, we like cats. They are cute and soft. You are very smart, Sara. You know a lot about animals." + +Sara turns the page and sees a picture of a lion. She says, "This is a lion. It says roar. It has a mane and claws. It is big and strong. Do you like lions?" + +Her mom and dad shake their heads and say, "No, we don't like lions. They are scary and dangerous. They can hurt people and other animals. You should stay away from lions." + +Sara feels sad. She likes lions. She thinks they are beautiful and brave. She says, "But I like lions. They are not bad. They are just different. Can't we like different things?" + +Her mom and dad hug her and say, "Of course we can, Sara. We don't have to like the same things. We can like different things and still love each other. We love you, Sara. You are our precious girl. And we are proud of you for studying and learning new things." + +Sara smiles and says, "I love you too, mom and dad. You are my best family. And I love my book of animals. Can I show you more?" + +Her mom and dad say, "Yes, Sara, you can show us more. We are happy to see your book. And we are happy to see you." +Lily loved books. She liked to look at the pictures and hear the stories. She had many books in her room, but her favorite was a book about fairies. The book had delicate pages with shiny colors and glitter. + +One day, Lily wanted to read her fairy book, but she could not find it. She looked under her bed, in her closet, and on her shelf. She was very sad and angry. She asked her brother Max, who was playing with his cars. + +"Max, did you take my fairy book?" she said. + +"No, I don't like your fairy book. It's too girly and boring," Max said. + +"Then where is it?" Lily said. + +"I don't know. Maybe you lost it," Max said. + +Lily did not believe Max. She thought he was lying. She saw a book under his pillow. She ran to his bed and pulled the book out. It was her fairy book, but it was not the same. The pages were torn and dirty. The glitter was gone. The book was ruined. + +"Max, you did take my fairy book! You kicked it and broke it! You are so mean!" Lily cried. + +Max looked at the book and shrugged. He did not care. He said, "It's just a book. Books are for babies. You should play with cars. They are more fun." + +Lily was very hurt and angry. She loved her book. She wanted to kick Max, but she knew that was wrong. She ran to her mom and showed her the book. She told her what Max did. + +Mom was very upset. She said, "Max, that was not nice. You should not take Lily's book. You should not kick it and break it. You should say sorry to Lily and give her a hug. Books are precious. They are not for kicking. They are for reading and learning and dreaming." + +Max felt bad. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He said, "Sorry, Lily. I was just playing. I did not know you liked your book so much. Here, have a hug." + +Lily hugged Max. She was still sad, but she forgave him. She said, "Thank you, Max. I love you. But please, don't kick my books again. They are my friends." + +Mom smiled. She said, "I love you both. How about we go to the library and find a new book for Lily? Maybe we can find one that you both like." + +Lily and Max agreed. They put on their shoes and coats and went to the library with Mom. They hoped to find a book about fairies and cars. +Lily liked to hug her old comb. It was her favorite toy. She liked to pretend it was a magic wand or a microphone or a sword. She took it everywhere with her. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and her brother Max. Max was older and bigger than Lily. He liked to tease her and take her things. He saw her hug her old comb and said, "That's a silly toy. It's not even a real comb. It's broken and dirty. Give it to me." + +Lily said, "No, it's mine. I love it. Go away." She hugged her old comb tighter. + +Max tried to grab it from her. He pulled and pulled. Lily screamed and cried. She did not want to lose her old comb. Mom heard them and came over. + +"What's going on here?" Mom asked. She looked at Lily and Max. She saw the old comb in their hands. + +Max said, "Lily has a stupid toy. It's not even a comb. It's a piece of junk. I want it." + +Lily said, "No, it's not junk. It's my old comb. It's special. I want it." + +Mom said, "Stop fighting. Lily, why do you like this old comb so much?" + +Lily said, "Because it was Grandma's. She gave it to me before she went to heaven. She said it was magic and it would make me happy. She said she loved me and hugged me. I miss her." + +Mom said, "Oh, Lily. I'm sorry. I didn't know. That's very sweet. Grandma loved you very much. And so do I." She hugged Lily and kissed her. + +Max said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't know either. I was mean. Can I hug you too?" + +Lily said, "Okay." She hugged Max and smiled. + +Mom said, "That's better. Now, let's go and play. And Lily, you can keep your old comb. It's not a silly toy. It's a precious gift." She smiled and took their hands. They walked to the swings and had fun. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. She read about animals, colors, shapes, and stories. She read every day and night. + +One day, she saw a big brick on the street. It was red and hard. She wondered what it was for. She picked it up and carried it home. She wanted to read about bricks. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, what is this?" + +Her mom looked at the brick and smiled. "That is a brick, Lily. People use bricks to build houses, walls, and other things. They are strong and heavy." + +Lily was excited. She wanted to learn more. She said, "Can we read a book about bricks, mom?" + +Her mom nodded. "Sure, we can. Let's go to the library and find one." + +They went to the library and found a book about bricks. It had pictures of different bricks and how they were made. It also had pictures of things that were built with bricks, like castles, bridges, and schools. + +Lily read the book with her mom. She learned a lot of new things. She liked bricks. She said, "Thank you, mom. This is a fun book. Can I keep the brick?" + +Her mom laughed. "Yes, you can. But be careful not to drop it or hurt yourself. It is very heavy." + +Lily hugged the brick and the book. She was happy. She said, "I love bricks. And I love reading." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to draw. They drew many pictures of animals, flowers, and cars. They wanted to show their pictures to their mom and dad. + +One day, their teacher said there was a big event at school. The best pictures from each class would be on display in the hall. The teacher asked the children to choose one picture each to give to her. + +Tom and Lily looked at their pictures. They both liked all of them. They did not want to give any away. They thought they were the best artists in the class. + +"Tom, which picture will you give to the teacher?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. I like all of them. Maybe I will give this one of the lion. It is very big and strong," Tom said. + +"Lily, which picture will you give to the teacher?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. I like all of them. Maybe I will give this one of the flower. It is very pretty and colorful," Lily said. + +They both put their pictures in their backpacks and went to school. When they got to the classroom, the teacher asked them to give her their pictures. + +"Tom, Lily, where are your pictures?" the teacher asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to give their pictures. They wanted to keep them. + +"We don't have any pictures, teacher. We forgot to bring them," they lied. + +The teacher was sad. She knew they were lying. She said, "Tom, Lily, that is not nice. You are being selfish. You should share your pictures with your friends. They would like to see them. And you would make your mom and dad proud. Don't you want to be part of the big event?" + +Tom and Lily felt bad. They knew the teacher was right. They were being selfish. They wanted to be part of the big event. They wanted to make their mom and dad proud. They wanted to share their pictures with their friends. + +They took out their pictures from their backpacks and gave them to the teacher. They said, "We are sorry, teacher. We do have pictures. We were selfish. We want to be part of the big event. Here are our pictures." + +The teacher smiled. She said, "Thank you, Tom and Lily. Your pictures are very beautiful. I am sure everyone will love them. You are not selfish. You are generous. I am proud of you." + +Tom and Lily smiled too. They felt happy. They were not selfish. They were generous. They were proud of themselves. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. They take turns with the ball and the kite. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees the ball and the kite. He wants them. He is selfish. He runs to Lily and Sam and grabs the ball and the kite. He says, "These are mine now. Go away!" + +Lily and Sam are sad and angry. They want their ball and their kite back. They say, "No, they are ours. Give them back. You are mean!" + +The big boy laughs. He says, "No, I am strong. You are weak. You can't catch me." He jogs away with the ball and the kite. + +Lily and Sam are not weak. They are brave. They jog after the big boy. They shout, "Stop, thief! Stop, thief!" They catch up with him. They pull the ball and the kite from his hands. They say, "Ha, we got them. You are not strong. You are selfish." + +The big boy is surprised and scared. He says, "Sorry, sorry. Please don't hit me. I was wrong. I won't do it again." + +Lily and Sam are kind. They don't hit him. They say, "OK, we forgive you. But you have to learn to share. Sharing is good. Being selfish is bad." + +The big boy nods. He says, "Thank you, thank you. You are right. Sharing is good. Being selfish is bad. Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Sam smile. They say, "Sure, you can play with us. But you have to take turns with the ball and the kite." + +The big boy agrees. He says, "OK, I will take turns with the ball and the kite." + +They all play together in the park. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the toy store with their moms. They see many toys. They see dolls, balls, trains, and automobiles. + +Lily likes automobiles. She wants to have a big, red automobile. She asks her mom, "Mom, can I have this automobile? It is so nice and shiny." + +Her mom looks at the price tag. She says, "Sorry, Lily, this automobile is too expensive. We do not have enough money for it. Maybe you can find another toy that you like." + +Lily is sad. She does not want another toy. She wants the big, red automobile. She looks around. She sees a small, green automobile. It is very cheap. It has a dent and a scratch. It does not look nice and shiny. + +Ben sees Lily looking at the small, green automobile. He says, "Lily, do you like that automobile? It is not very pretty. It is cheap and broken." + +Lily says, "I know, Ben, but I really want to have an automobile. I do not have any at home. This is the only one I can afford." + +Ben thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He says, "Lily, I have a lot of automobiles at home. I have big ones and small ones, red ones and blue ones, nice ones and shiny ones. Why don't you come to my house and play with them? You can have any automobile you want." + +Lily smiles. She says, "Really, Ben? That is so kind of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Ben hug. They tell their moms about their plan. Their moms agree. They leave the toy store. They go to Ben's house. They play with automobiles. They have a lot of fun. +Lily was a young girl who liked to put her thumb in her mouth. She did it when she was sad, or scared, or bored. Her mom and dad told her to stop, but she did not listen. They said it was bad for her teeth and her thumb. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She climbed up the ladder and looked down. She felt scared. She put her thumb in her mouth and said, "Mom, I don't want to slide." + +Mom smiled and said, "Lily, you can do it. It's fun. You don't need your thumb. You have me. I will catch you at the bottom. Come on, be brave." + +Lily took her thumb out of her mouth and nodded. She sat on the slide and pushed herself. She felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She slid down and landed in mom's arms. She laughed and said, "Mom, I did it. I slid. It was fun." + +Mom hugged her and said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a big girl. You don't need your thumb anymore. You have your smile." Lily smiled and kissed mom. She felt happy and brave. She did not put her thumb in her mouth again. +Mia and Ben were playing in their room. They had many toys, but they liked to make up their own games. Mia had a big doll and Ben had a small car. They pretended that the doll was a princess and the car was a dragon. + +"Help, help!" Mia said in a high voice. "The dragon is coming to get me!" + +"Roar!" Ben said in a low voice. "I am the hungry dragon and I want to eat the princess!" + +Mia ran around the room with the doll in her arms. Ben chased her with the car in his hand. They had a lot of fun. + +But they did not see that their mom had left a bottle of lotion on the dresser. The lotion was for their skin, but they did not know that. They thought it was something else. + +Ben saw the bottle and had an idea. He stopped chasing Mia and grabbed the lotion. He opened the cap and squeezed some lotion on the car. He made the car shiny and slippery. + +"Look, Mia!" he said. "The dragon has magic! He can make himself wet and slide!" + +Mia was curious. She wanted to see the magic dragon. She stopped running and came closer to Ben. She reached out to touch the car. + +But the car was too slippery. It slipped out of Ben's hand and flew across the room. It hit the window and made a loud noise. The window broke and the glass fell on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Mia and Ben said together. They were scared and sorry. They knew they had done something bad. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw the broken window, the glass, the lotion, and the car. She was angry and worried. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Who did this?" + +Mia and Ben looked at each other. They did not want to tell the truth. They did not want to get in trouble. + +They thought of a lie. They said, "It was not us. It was the nosy cat. He came in and grabbed the lotion. He wanted to play with the car. He threw the car at the window. He broke the window. He ran away." + +Their mom did not believe them. She knew they had a cat, but the cat was not nosy. He was lazy and sleepy. He never played with anything. He was on the couch, snoring. + +She shook her head and said, "That is a silly story. You should not lie. You should tell the truth. You should say sorry. You should help me clean up. You should be more careful. You should not play with lotion. Lotion is not a toy. Lotion is for your skin." + +Mia and Ben felt ashamed. They knew their mom was right. They said sorry. They helped her clean up. They did not play with lotion again. They learned their lesson. +Lily and Max were playing in the park with their mom. They saw a big sign that said "Famous Cookie Sale". Lily loved cookies. She wanted to try the famous ones. + +"Mom, can we go to the cookie sale?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, honey. But we have to wait for our turn. There are many people who want cookies too." Mom said. + +They walked to the cookie sale and saw a long line of people. They also saw a man with a camera and a microphone. He was talking to some people who had cookies. + +"Who is he?" Max asked. + +"He is a reporter. He works for the TV. He is asking people about the cookies." Mom explained. + +"Can we talk to him too?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe, if he comes to us. But we have to be polite and say what we think." Mom said. + +They waited in line for a long time. Finally, they reached the table where the cookies were. They saw many kinds of cookies. Chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter, oatmeal, and more. They smelled so good. + +"Hello, kids. What cookies do you want?" The lady who sold the cookies asked. + +"I want chocolate." Lily said. + +"I want peanut butter." Max said. + +The lady gave them each a cookie. They took a big bite. They smiled. The cookies were delicious. + +"Wow, these are the best cookies ever!" Lily said. + +"I agree. They are so yummy!" Max said. + +Just then, the reporter came to them. He pointed his camera and microphone at them. + +"Hello, kids. I'm from the TV. Can I ask you a question?" He said. + +"OK." Lily and Max said. + +"What do you think of these famous cookies?" He asked. + +"They are very good. We like them a lot." Lily said. + +"They are the best cookies ever. You should try them too." Max said. + +"Thank you, kids. You are very sweet. Can I mention your names on the TV?" He asked. + +"Sure. I'm Lily and he's Max." Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily and Max. You are very good at talking. Have a nice day." He said. + +He walked away to talk to other people. Lily and Max finished their cookies. They were happy. They had tried the famous cookies and talked to the TV man. They hugged their mom. + +"Mom, we are famous too!" Lily said. + +"Yes, you are, honey. And you are very smart and kind." Mom said. + +They left the park and went home. They told their dad and their friends about their adventure. They felt proud and excited. They hoped to see themselves on the TV. They loved cookies. And they loved each other. The end. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big flower. The flower is red and yellow. It smells good. + +"Look, a bee!" Tom says. He points to the flower. A small bee is on the flower. It is black and yellow. It makes a buzz sound. + +"Can I touch it?" Sue asks. She likes bees. She thinks they are cute. + +"No, don't touch it!" Tom says. He is scared of bees. He thinks they are mean. "It can sting you. It will hurt." + +Sue does not listen. She moves her hand to the flower. She wants to add the bee to her hand. She thinks it will be fun. + +But the bee does not like it. The bee is angry. It feels Sue's hand. It stings Sue's hand. Sue cries out. Her hand is hot and red. It hurts a lot. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sue says. She runs to Tom. She shows him her hand. "The bee stung me! It is not cute. It is mean." + +"I told you not to touch it!" Tom says. He feels sorry for Sue. He hugs her. He helps her find a nurse. The nurse gives Sue some ice. The ice makes her hand feel better. + +"Next time, listen to me," Tom says. "Bees are not for playing. They are for making honey." + +"OK, I will listen to you," Sue says. She smiles. She is still friends with Tom. She learns a lesson. She does not touch bees anymore. +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They like to make things with the toys. They can make cars, houses, animals and more. + +Tom notices a lime on the ground. He picks it up and smells it. It is green and sour. He shows it to Lily. "Look, Lily, I found a lime. Do you want to try it?" he asks. + +Lily shakes her head. She does not like sour things. She likes sweet things. She sees a red apple on the tree. She reaches for it. "No, Tom, I don't want the lime. I want the apple. It is red and sweet. Do you want to try it?" she asks. + +Tom nods. He likes sweet things too. He gives the lime to Lily and takes the apple. He bites it and smiles. It is juicy and crunchy. He shares it with Lily. "Mmm, the apple is good. Thank you, Lily," he says. + +Lily takes the lime and thinks. She wonders what she can do with it. She remembers that her mom uses limes to make lemonade. She has an idea. She runs to the kitchen and gets a pitcher, a spoon, some water and some sugar. She squeezes the lime into the pitcher. She adds some water and some sugar. She stirs it with the spoon. She makes lemonade. + +She brings the lemonade to the garden. She pours some into two cups. She gives one to Tom and keeps one for herself. "Look, Tom, I made lemonade with the lime. It is not sour anymore. It is sweet and cold. Do you want to try it?" she asks. + +Tom takes the cup and sips it. He likes it. It is refreshing and tasty. He drinks it all. He gives the cup back to Lily. "Wow, Lily, you made lemonade with the lime. That is very clever. The lime is useful. Thank you, Lily," he says. + +Lily smiles. She is happy. She drinks her lemonade too. She thinks the lime is useful too. She says, "You're welcome, Tom. I'm glad you like it. The lime is useful and the apple is good. We have the best snacks. Let's play some more." +Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. She had dolls, cars, blocks and books. She had a lot of fun making stories and noises with them. Sometimes she got tired and wanted to rest. She had a soft bed with a pink blanket and a teddy bear. + +One day, Lily saw a cord on the floor. It was long and black and had a plug at the end. She wondered what it was for. She picked it up and looked at it. She thought it was a snake or a rope. She wanted to play with it. She wrapped it around her neck and pretended to be a superhero. + +But the cord was not a toy. It was a cord for a lamp. It was plugged into the wall. When Lily wrapped it around her neck, she pulled the plug out. The lamp fell and hit her head. It hurt a lot. She cried and tried to get the cord off. But it was too tight. She could not breathe. She felt dizzy and scared. + +Mommy heard Lily cry and ran to her room. She saw Lily on the floor with the cord around her neck and the lamp on her head. She screamed and ran to help her. She unplugged the cord and took it off. She lifted the lamp and checked Lily's head. She was bleeding and not moving. She called 911 and tried to wake her up. + +But it was too late. Lily was gone. She had died from the cord and the lamp. Mommy was very sad and angry. She wished she had told Lily not to play with the cord. She wished she had watched her more. She wished she could hug her and tell her she was fine. But she could not. Lily was never fine again. +Lily and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a large frog near the pond. It was green and brown and had big eyes. + +"Wow, look at that frog!" Lily said. "It is so large and hoppy. Can we catch it?" + +Sam nodded. He had a small net in his backpack. He took it out and ran after the frog. The frog saw him and jumped into the water. Sam tried to catch it with his net, but he was too slow. + +"Come back, frog!" Sam shouted. "We just want to play with you!" + +The frog did not listen. It swam under a lily pad and hid. Lily and Sam waited for it to come out, but it did not. They felt sad. + +"Maybe the frog is scared of us," Lily said. "Maybe it thinks we are mean." + +Sam thought for a moment. He had an idea. He took out his crayons and a piece of paper from his backpack. He drew a picture of the frog and wrote "We are sorry" on it. He showed it to Lily. + +"Look, Lily, I made a card for the frog," Sam said. "Maybe if we give it to the frog, it will be our friend." + +Lily smiled. She liked Sam's idea. She helped him to complete the card. They added some stickers and glitter. They made the card very pretty. + +They walked to the pond and put the card on the edge. They hoped the frog would see it. They said "Please, frog, come out and play with us. We are sorry. We are nice." + +They waited for a while. Then they heard a splash. The frog came out of the water. It saw the card and croaked. It looked at Lily and Sam. It seemed to like the card. + +"Hello, frog," Lily said softly. "We are Lily and Sam. We made this card for you. Do you like it?" + +The frog nodded. It hopped closer to Lily and Sam. It let them touch it gently. It felt slimy and cool. + +Lily and Sam were happy. They had a new friend. They played with the frog for a long time. They gave it some flies and worms. They named it Spot. + +They had a lot of fun with Spot. They thanked him for being their friend. They said goodbye and promised to come back soon. They left the card with him. + +Spot smiled. He liked Lily and Sam. He liked the card. He kept it in his lily pad. He was happy. +Sara liked to stare at the bookcase in her room. It had many books with colorful pictures and funny stories. She wanted to read them all, but she could not read yet. She only knew some letters and sounds. She asked her mom to read to her every night, but sometimes her mom was too busy or too tired. + +One day, Sara saw a new book on the bookcase. It was big and shiny, with a red cover and a gold star. She wondered what it was about. She climbed on a chair and reached for the book. But the chair was wobbly and the book was heavy. Sara lost her balance and fell down, making a loud noise. + +"Ouch!" she cried. "Mommy, help!" + +Her mom heard the loud noise and ran to her room. She saw Sara on the floor, holding the book and crying. She also saw the chair and the bookcase, both tipped over and messy. + +"Oh, Sara, what have you done?" her mom asked. She was angry and worried. She picked up Sara and checked if she was hurt. She was not, only scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, mommy," Sara said. "I wanted to see the new book. It looked so pretty and interesting." + +Her mom sighed and hugged her. She was not angry anymore, only relieved. She looked at the book and smiled. It was a book of fairy tales, her favorite when she was a little girl. + +"It is a pretty and interesting book, Sara," her mom said. "But you should not climb on the chair and the bookcase. It is dangerous and naughty. You could have asked me to get it for you." + +"I know, mommy," Sara said. "I'm sorry. Can you read it to me, please?" + +Her mom nodded and carried her to the bed. She opened the book and read the first story. It was about a girl who lived in a forest with seven dwarfs. Sara listened and stared at the pictures. She forgot about the pain and the mess. She was happy and curious. She loved the new book and her mom. +Lily was a little dog who liked to dig in the garden. She had a big bone that she wanted to hide from the other dogs. She found a good spot under the rose bush and started to dig a hole. She was very happy. + +But then she felt something tickle her ear. She shook her head and scratched it with her paw. It was a flea! A tiny bug that bit her and made her itch. She hated fleas. She tried to catch it with her teeth, but it was too fast and jumped away. + +"Hey, flea, leave me alone!" Lily barked. "This is my bone and my hole. Go away!" + +The flea laughed and said, "No, no, this is my home and my food. You are too big and clumsy. I am small and delicate. I can live anywhere I want. You can't catch me!" + +Lily was very angry. She wanted to bury her bone and get rid of the flea. She had an idea. She pretended to give up and walked away from the hole. She waited until the flea jumped into the hole and started to nibble on the bone. Then she ran back and quickly filled the hole with dirt. She buried the flea and the bone together. + +"Ha, ha, I got you, flea!" Lily said. "Now you can't bother me anymore. You are trapped under the ground. And I still have my bone. I can dig it up whenever I want." + +Lily wagged her tail and went to find a new spot to dig. She was very clever. +Sam and Tom were friends who liked to play outside. They liked to see the big aeroplanes in the sky and wave at them. They hoped the people inside would wave back. + +One day, they saw a very big and loud aeroplane. It was shiny and had a long nose. Sam and Tom ran to the fence and waved with both hands. They wanted the aeroplane to see them and say hello. + +But the aeroplane did not see them or say hello. It flew very low and fast over their heads. It made a scary noise and a lot of smoke. It dropped something that looked like a big ball. The ball fell on the ground and made a big boom. The boom was so loud that it hurt their ears and made them fall down. + +Sam and Tom were very scared and sad. They did not like the aeroplane anymore. They did not want to wave at it or any other aeroplane. They wanted to go home and hug their mums and dads. + +But they could not go home. The big boom had made a big hole in the ground and a big fire. The fire was very hot and bright and it burned everything around it. It burned the fence and the grass and the trees and the houses. It burned Sam and Tom and their mums and dads. They could not hug or talk or play anymore. They were gone. +Lily liked to mix things. She mixed water and soap to make bubbles. She mixed paint and paper to make art. She mixed flour and eggs to make dough. She mixed everything she could find. + +One day, she saw a big bookcase in her mom's room. It had many books and other things on it. Lily was nosy. She wanted to see what was inside the books and the other things. She climbed on a chair and reached for the bookcase. + +"Stop, Lily!" her mom said. "That bookcase is not for you. It has important things that you can't mix. They are not toys. They are for work and study. You can mix things in your own room, but not here." + +But Lily did not listen. She grabbed a book and opened it. It had many words and pictures that she did not understand. She saw a red pen on the bookcase. She wanted to mix the red pen with the book. She took the pen and started to draw on the book. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" her mom said. "That book is not for drawing. It is a very special book. It is a gift from your grandma. She wrote it herself. It is a story about our family. You can't mix it with your pen. You are ruining it." + +Lily felt bad. She did not know the book was special. She did not know it was a gift. She did not know it was a story. She was sorry. She put the pen and the book back on the bookcase. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not mean to mix the book. I was just nosy. I wanted to see what was inside. Can you read me the story?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you were curious. But you have to be careful with other people's things. You have to ask before you touch them. And you have to respect them. They are not for mixing. They are for sharing. Come, I'll read you the story. And then you can mix something else in your own room." +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big star in the sky. Lily says, "Look, Tom, a star! Let's make a wish." + +Tom nods. He thinks hard. He wants to wish for something good. He says, "I wish for a new bike. My old bike is broken." + +Lily thinks hard too. She wants to wish for something good. She says, "I wish for a new doll. My old doll is dirty." + +They close their eyes and say their wishes. They hope the star will hear them. + +The next day, Lily and Tom go to the park again. They see a big box with a bow. It has their names on it. They run to the box and open it. Inside, they find a new bike and a new doll. They are very happy. They hug each other and say, "Thank you, star!" + +They decide to share their gifts. Lily lets Tom ride her bike. Tom lets Lily play with his doll. They have fun in the park. They are good friends. They are glad they made a wish. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they want to make a sign for their play space. They have paper, crayons, stickers and scissors. + +"Let's write our names on the sign," Tom says. "And draw some stars and planets. We can pretend we are in space." + +"OK," Mia says. "But we have to be organized. We have to share the crayons and stickers. And we have to clean up the mess when we are done." + +They start to make the sign. Tom writes his name in big letters. He uses blue and green crayons. Mia writes her name in small letters. She uses pink and purple crayons. They stick some stars and planets on the paper. They cut out some shapes with the scissors. + +"Look, our sign is done," Tom says. "It is very pretty and colorful. Let's hang it on the wall." + +They find some tape and hang the sign on the wall. They are very proud of their work. They look at their play space. It has many toys and books. They are not organized. They are everywhere. + +"Oh no, we have to clean up," Mia says. "Or mom and dad will be mad." + +"OK," Tom says. "But can we play a little bit more? We can pretend we are in space. We can use the toys and books as rockets and aliens." + +"OK, but only for a little bit," Mia says. "And then we have to be organized and put everything back where it belongs." + +They agree and start to play. They have fun pretending they are in space. They use the sign as a map. They make noises and stories. They laugh and smile. They are happy. +Ben liked to play with his marbles. He had many marbles of different colors and sizes. He liked to roll them on the floor and make them bump into each other. He also liked to put them in a jar and shake them to hear the noise. + +One day, Ben was playing with his marbles in his room. He was restless and wanted to do something new. He saw a hole in the wall near his bed. He wondered what was inside the hole. He decided to put a marble in the hole and see what would happen. + +He picked a blue marble and pushed it into the hole. He waited for a sound or a movement, but nothing happened. He pushed another marble, a red one, into the hole. Still nothing. He pushed a third marble, a green one, into the hole. He heard a clink and a rattle. He smiled and pushed more marbles into the hole. + +Soon, he ran out of marbles. He looked at the hole and hoped that something would come out. He waited and waited, but nothing came out. He felt sad and bored. He wanted his marbles back. He tried to reach into the hole with his fingers, but it was too small. He tried to shake the wall, but it was too hard. He tried to call for help, but no one answered. + +He sat on his bed and cried. He wished he had not put his marbles in the hole. He wished he had played with them on the floor. He wished he had listened to his mom when she told him not to touch the hole. He wished he had a friend to play with. He wished he had his marbles back. +Sam was a lonely boy. He had no friends to play with. He only had his old teddy bear, Bob. Sam loved Bob very much. He hugged him and talked to him every day. + +One night, Sam had a bad dream. He saw a big scary monster with sharp teeth and red eyes. The monster wanted to eat Sam and Bob. Sam was very afraid. He woke up and cried. + +He reached for Bob, but he could not find him. He looked around his bed, but Bob was gone. Sam felt very sad. He wondered if the monster took Bob away. + +He got out of his bed and looked for Bob. He searched under his bed, in his closet, and in his toy box. He could not see Bob anywhere. He was about to give up, when he saw a faint light in the corner of his room. + +He walked towards the light and saw Bob. Bob was lying on a pile of old books. He had a spark on his nose. Sam was surprised. He wondered how Bob got a spark. + +He picked up Bob and saw that one of the books was a magic book. It had a picture of a star on the cover. Sam opened the book and saw many words and pictures. He could not read the words, but he liked the pictures. They were bright and colorful. + +He saw a picture of a wand. He touched the picture and felt a tingling in his hand. He looked at his hand and saw that he was holding a real wand. He was amazed. He wondered what the wand could do. + +He pointed the wand at Bob and said, "Bob, I wish you could talk to me." He rubbed the wand and hoped for his wish to come true. + +Suddenly, Bob opened his eyes and smiled. He said, "Hello, Sam. I can talk to you now. Thank you for your wish. You are my best friend." + +Sam was overjoyed. He hugged Bob and said, "Hello, Bob. I can hear you now. You are my best friend too. I am not lonely anymore." + +They laughed and played with the wand and the magic book. They made more sparks and more wishes. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about the bad dream and the scary monster. They were happy. +Lily liked to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a big red ball. She liked to bounce it and roll it and throw it in the air. + +One day, Lily's mom said she had to go to the doctor. She said it was for a test. Lily did not know what a test was, but she did not want to go. She wanted to stay home and play with her ball. + +Lily tried to prevent her mom from taking her to the doctor. She hid under the bed. She ran away. She cried and screamed. She said she did not want to go. She said she was not sick. + +But her mom was not happy. She was angry. She said Lily had to go to the doctor. She said it was for her own good. She said the test was not bad. She said it was just a check-up. + +She found Lily and picked her up. She put her in the car. She drove to the doctor. Lily was still crying and screaming. She did not want to go. + +But when they got to the doctor, it was not so bad. The doctor was nice. He smiled and talked to Lily. He gave her a sticker and a lollipop. He said she was a brave girl. He said the test was over. + +Lily stopped crying and screaming. She felt better. She said sorry to her mom. She said she loved her. She said she was not angry anymore. + +Her mom hugged her and kissed her. She said she was proud of her. She said she loved her too. She said they could go home and play with her ball. Lily was happy. She liked her mom and the doctor. She liked her sticker and her lollipop. She liked her ball. She learned that the test was not so bad. She learned that sometimes she had to do things she did not want to do. She learned that her mom always wanted the best for her. +Lily had a new velvet dress. It was red and soft and shiny. She wanted to show it to her friends. She invited them to come to her house and play. + +"Look at my new dress!" she said to them. "Do you like it?" + +Her friends nodded and smiled. They said her dress was pretty. But one of them, Mia, was not happy. She was jealous of Lily's dress. She wanted to have it for herself. + +When Lily was not looking, Mia took a pair of scissors from the table. She sneaked behind Lily and cut a big hole in her dress. She ran away with the piece of velvet. + +Lily felt something tug on her back. She turned around and saw the hole in her dress. She saw Mia running away with the scissors and the velvet. She started to cry. + +"Why did you do that?" she shouted at Mia. "You are a bad friend! You ruined my new dress!" + +Mia did not answer. She just laughed and ran away. Lily's friends tried to comfort her, but she was very sad. She did not want to play anymore. She went to her room and hugged her teddy bear. She wished she had never invited Mia to her house. +Sara liked to play with her doll. Her doll had long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Sara gave her doll a name. She called her Lily. + +One day, Sara and Lily went to the park with Mom. Sara saw a big slide. She wanted to go on it. She asked Mom, "Can I go on the slide, please?" + +Mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful. And take Lily with you." + +Sara nodded and ran to the slide. She put Lily on her lap and slid down. It was fun. She laughed and said, "Whee!" + +But when she got to the bottom, she saw that Lily was not smiling. Lily looked pale and scared. Her hair was messy and her dress was dirty. Sara felt sorry for Lily. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Did you not like the slide?" + +Lily did not reply. She was a doll. She could not talk. But Sara pretended that she could. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm here. I love you. You are my best friend." + +Lily still did not reply. But Sara felt that Lily was happy. She smiled and kissed her. Then she took her hand and said, "Let's go to the swings. They are not so fast. Maybe you will like them better." + +Sara and Lily went to the swings. They had more fun. Mom watched them and smiled. She was glad that Sara had a doll. She knew that Sara was learning to be kind and gentle. She hoped that Sara and Lily would always be friends. +Sara and Lily are sisters. They like to play with dolls. Sara has a big doll with long hair. Lily has a small doll with short hair. Lily is envious of Sara's doll. She wants to brush her hair and make her pretty. + +One day, Sara goes to the kitchen to get a snack. She leaves her doll on the sofa. Lily sees her chance. She grabs Sara's doll and runs to her room. She takes her brush and starts to comb the doll's hair. She thinks the doll is beautiful. + +But Sara comes back soon. She sees that her doll is gone. She looks for her everywhere. She hears Lily in her room. She opens the door and sees Lily with her doll. She is angry. + +"Hey, that's my doll!" Sara shouts. "Give her back to me!" + +"No, she's mine now!" Lily says. "I like her more than you!" + +Sara and Lily start to fight. They pull the doll from each other. They make a lot of noise. Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the doll. She is not happy. + +"Stop it, girls!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting over a doll? You have your own dolls. You should share and be nice to each other." + +Sara and Lily feel ashamed. They know Mom is right. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play with both dolls together. They take turns to brush their hair and dress them up. They have fun and forget to be envious. Mom smiles and gives them a kiss. She is proud of them. +Lily loved animals very much. She wanted to be a veterinarian when she grew up. A veterinarian is a person who helps animals when they are sick or hurt. Lily liked to pretend that she was a veterinarian and perform check-ups on her stuffed animals. She had a stethoscope, a thermometer, and a bandage in her toy box. + +One day, Lily found a bird on the ground. The bird was not moving and looked miserable. Lily felt sorry for the bird and wanted to help it. She ran inside and got her toy box. She brought it to the bird and said, "Don't worry, bird. I am a veterinarian. I will perform a check-up on you and make you better." + +Lily put the stethoscope on the bird's chest and listened. She did not hear anything. She put the thermometer in the bird's mouth and waited. She did not see any numbers. She wrapped the bandage around the bird's wing and said, "There, you are all fixed. Now you can fly again." + +But the bird did not fly. The bird did not move at all. Lily was confused and sad. She did not understand why the bird was still miserable. She started to cry and hugged the bird. + +Her mom heard her cry and came outside. She saw Lily and the bird and understood what happened. She knelt down and hugged Lily. She said, "Lily, I'm sorry, but the bird is not alive. The bird is dead. That means the bird cannot feel anything or do anything anymore. It's not your fault. You did your best to help the bird, but sometimes animals die and we can't save them." + +Lily looked at her mom and the bird. She felt sad and angry. She said, "But I wanted to be a veterinarian. I wanted to help animals. I don't want them to die." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Lily, you can still be a veterinarian. You have a big heart and a lot of love for animals. You can help many animals that are alive and need your care. But you also have to understand that death is part of life. Sometimes animals die and we have to let them go. We can remember them and be grateful for the time we had with them. That's how we honor them and show them respect." + +Lily nodded and said, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry for the bird. I hope the bird is happy in heaven. Can we bury the bird and say a prayer for it?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. That's a very kind thing to do. Come on, let's find a nice spot for the bird." + +Lily and her mom buried the bird in the garden and said a prayer for it. They planted a flower on the grave and watered it. Lily felt a little better and smiled. She said, "Mom, I still want to be a veterinarian. I want to learn more about animals and how to help them. Can you teach me some more words and things?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. I'm very proud of you. You are a very smart and compassionate girl. You will be a great veterinarian someday. Come on, let's go inside and read some books about animals." + +Lily and her mom went inside and read some books about animals. Lily learned some new words and things. She felt happy and curious. She said, "Mom, thank you for helping me. I love you and I love animals." + +Her mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you too and I love animals too." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. Sometimes they also look at magazines. Magazines have many pictures and words. Some magazines are funny. They make Anna and Ben laugh. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a funny magazine in their mom's room. They want to look at it. They ask their mom if they can. Their mom says no. She says the magazine is not for kids. She says it has bad words and jokes. She says they can look at other magazines. + +But Anna and Ben are curious. They think the magazine must be very funny. They wait until their mom goes to the kitchen. Then they sneak into her room. They take the magazine and go to their own room. They close the door and start to look at it. + +They see many pictures and words. Some pictures are silly. Some words are big. They try to read them. They do not understand them. They think they are funny. They giggle and laugh. + +But their mom hears them. She comes to their room. She sees the magazine. She is angry. She takes the magazine away. She scolds Anna and Ben. She says they are naughty. She says they did not listen to her. She says they are not allowed to look at the magazine. She says they have to go to bed early. She says they have no more play time. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They cry and say sorry. But their mom does not change her mind. She sends them to bed. They have to sleep without toys or books. They have a bad ending. They wish they had listened to their mom. They wish they had not looked at the funny magazine. +Tim liked to soar in the sky. He had a big kite that was red and blue. He took his kite to the park with his mom and dad. They helped him run and let go of the string. The kite went up and up and up. Tim was happy. + +He saw a truck with a picture of a cone on it. The truck made a loud sound. Tim liked cones. They were cold and sweet. He asked his mom and dad if he could have a cone. They said yes and gave him some money. Tim ran to the truck. + +He saw many cones with different colors. He wanted to try them all. He asked the man in the truck for a cone. The man smiled and gave him a cone. It was orange and yellow. Tim thought it looked like the sun. He licked the cone. + +But the cone was not sweet. It was spicy. It burned Tim's tongue and mouth. He cried and dropped the cone. The man in the truck said he was sorry. He said it was a special cone for grown-ups. He said he had other cones that were sweet. But Tim did not want any more cones. He wanted his mom and dad. + +He ran back to them. They hugged him and gave him some water. They said they were sorry too. They said they did not know the cone was spicy. They said they would get him another kite. But Tim did not want another kite. He wanted to go home. He was sad. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. Lily had a red scarf on her head and Tom had a wooden sword. They had a big box full of toys that they used as their ship. + +"Ahoy, matey!" Lily shouted. "I see an island with a big cave. Maybe there is gold inside!" + +"Let's go, captain!" Tom shouted back. "But be careful, there might be monsters!" + +They jumped out of the box and ran to the couch. The couch was the island and the pillow was the cave. They lifted the pillow and looked under it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. She picked up a shiny thing that was under the pillow. It was an ashtray that Mom had left there. It was gray and round and had some black stuff on it. "This must be a treasure!" + +"No, it's not!" Tom said. He grabbed the ashtray from Lily's hand. "It's a dirty thing that Mom uses to smoke. It's bad for you. Give it to me!" + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She pulled the ashtray back. "I found it first. It's a treasure!" + +They started to fight over the ashtray. They pulled and pushed and yelled at each other. They did not see that Mom was coming into the living room. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Mom said. She saw the ashtray in their hands and got angry. "That's not a toy! That's a dangerous thing that you should not touch. Give it to me right now!" + +She took the ashtray from them and put it on the table. She looked at their faces and saw that they were sad and scared. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Lily said. + +"Me too, Mom," Tom said. + +Mom sighed and hugged them. "It's okay, kids. I know you were just playing. But you have to be careful with things that are not yours. And you have to share and not fight. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, Mom," Lily and Tom said. + +Mom smiled and kissed them. "Good. Now, why don't you play with something else? How about this book? It has a story about pirates and treasure. Do you want to read it with me?" + +"Yes, Mom!" Lily and Tom said. They forgot about the ashtray and climbed on the couch with Mom. They opened the book and listened to Mom's voice. They felt happy and safe. They liked to play pirates, but they liked to read stories more. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play soccer. They had a ball and two sticks for a goal. They moved the ball with their feet and tried to score in the goal. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Ben. He had a big ball and a fancy goal. He said he was better than Tom and Sam and wanted to play with them. He moved the ball very fast and scored many times in their goal. He did not let them touch the ball and laughed at them. He said they were poor and had a bad ball and goal. + +Tom and Sam felt sad and angry. They did not like Ben. They wanted to play with their ball and goal. They told Ben to go away and leave them alone. Ben was surprised and angry. He said they were mean and stupid. He took his ball and goal and left. + +Tom and Sam played with their ball and goal again. They moved the ball with their feet and tried to score in the goal. They had fun and laughed a lot. They were happy and did not care about Ben. They learned that it is not good to be rude and boastful. They learned that it is better to be kind and share. They learned that it is not the ball and goal that matter, but the friends and fun. +Lily and Tom were playing with blocks in the playroom. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. But sometimes they did not agree on how to share the blocks. + +"Give me that red block, Lily!" Tom said. "I need it for my bridge." + +"No, Tom, it is mine!" Lily said. "I want it for my castle." + +They both pulled on the block and it snapped in half. They were both shocked and sad. They looked at the broken block and then at each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom said. "I did not mean to break it." + +"I'm sorry, too, Tom," Lily said. "I should have let you have it." + +They hugged and said they were still friends. Then they decided to use the broken block to make something new. They were clever and creative. They made a car with the block as the wheels. + +"Look, Lily, we made a car!" Tom said. "We can go for a ride." + +"OK, Tom, let's go!" Lily said. "But where is the exit?" + +They looked around the playroom and saw a door. They pushed the car towards the door. They opened the door and saw the garden. They smiled and went outside. They had fun driving the car in the sun. They were happy and kind. +Sara and Ben wanted to make a cake for Mom. They found a big bowl and a spoon in the kitchen. They looked for things to mix in the bowl. They saw some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. They put them all in the bowl and started to mix. + +"Mix, mix, mix!" Sara said, stirring the spoon fast. "We are making a delicious cake!" + +"Mix, mix, mix!" Ben said, helping Sara with the spoon. "Mom will be so happy!" + +They mixed and mixed until the batter was smooth and yellow. They poured it into a pan and put it in the oven. They set the timer and waited. + +Ding! The timer rang. The cake was ready. Sara and Ben put on oven mitts and took out the cake. It smelled so good. They saw it was brown and fluffy. They let it cool down a bit and then cut a slice. + +"Let's try it!" Sara said, holding a fork. + +"Let's try it!" Ben said, holding another fork. + +They took a bite of the cake. It was warm and sweet and moist. It was delicious. + +"Mmm, this is the best cake ever!" Sara said, smiling. + +"Mmm, this is the best cake ever!" Ben said, smiling too. + +They ate some more cake and then cleaned up the kitchen. They put the rest of the cake on a plate and covered it with a cloth. They wrote a note for Mom and put it next to the cake. + +"Surprise! We made you a cake. We hope you like it. It is delicious. We love you. Sara and Ben." + +They ran to their room and waited for Mom to come home. They were so proud of their cake. They knew Mom would love it too. +Tim and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. Sometimes they found other things, like stones, shells, or seeds. + +One day, they found something unusual. It was long and brown and hard. It looked like a stick, but it had bumps and hairs on it. Tim and Lily wondered what it was. + +"Maybe it is a root," Tim said. "A root is a part of a plant that grows under the ground." + +"Maybe it is a snake," Lily said. "A snake is an animal that slithers and hisses." + +They decided to cut it and see what was inside. They got a pair of scissors from the shed and carefully snipped the end of the thing. They saw a white and juicy flesh, with tiny black dots. + +"It is not a root," Tim said. "A root is not white and juicy." + +"It is not a snake," Lily said. "A snake is not black and dotted." + +They were puzzled. They took the thing to their mom and asked her what it was. + +"It is a ginger," mom said. "A ginger is a spice that we use to cook and bake. It has a strong and sweet smell and taste. It is good for you." + +Tim and Lily smelled the ginger. It was strong and sweet. They tasted the ginger. It was spicy and hot. They liked the ginger. They thanked their mom and went back to the garden. They wondered what else they could find. +Tim and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big picture of a kangaroo on a sign. The kangaroo is brown and has a pouch. + +"Look, a kangaroo!" Tim says. + +"What is a kangaroo?" Anna asks. + +Tim thinks for a moment. He remembers what his mom told him. + +"A kangaroo is an animal that lives far away. It can jump very high and fast. It has a pouch to carry its baby," he says. + +Anna nods. She likes the kangaroo. She points to the sign. + +"Can we go see the kangaroo?" she asks. + +Tim shakes his head. + +"No, we can't. The sign says the kangaroo is in the zoo. The zoo is too far for us. We need a car or a bus to go there," he says. + +Anna feels sad. She wants to see the kangaroo. + +"Maybe we can ask our moms to take us to the zoo someday," she says. + +Tim smiles. + +"That's a good idea. Let's go and discuss it with them," he says. + +They hold hands and run to their moms. They tell them about the kangaroo and the zoo. Their moms listen and smile. + +"Maybe we can go to the zoo next week. We can see the kangaroo and other animals too," one mom says. + +Tim and Anna are happy. They hug their moms and thank them. + +"Can we also see a green animal?" Anna asks. + +"A green animal? Like what?" the other mom asks. + +Anna thinks for a moment. She remembers what she saw in a book. + +"Like a frog. A frog is green and can hop too," she says. + +Tim nods. + +"Yes, a frog is green and can hop. I like frogs. They are funny," he says. + +Their moms laugh. + +"Okay, we can look for a frog too. Maybe we can find one in the pond," one mom says. + +Tim and Anna clap their hands. They can't wait to go to the zoo and see the kangaroo and the frog. They think it will be fun. +Lily liked to sing. She sang when she woke up, when she ate, when she played, and when she went to bed. She sang to her toys, her mom, her dad, and her cat. She sang happy songs, sad songs, silly songs, and made-up songs. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide, a swing, a sandbox, and a lot of grass. She ran to the grass and started to sing. She sang about the sun, the sky, the flowers, and the bugs. She sang so loud that some birds came to listen. + +But then, Lily saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry, and had a long tail. The dog ran to Lily and barked. Lily was scared. She stopped singing and tried to run away. But the dog was faster. The dog jumped on Lily and knocked her down. Lily fell on the grass and felt helpless. She cried and called for her mom. + +Her mom heard her and ran to her. She saw the dog and shouted. She scared the dog away and picked up Lily. She hugged her and kissed her. She asked her if she was hurt. Lily said no, but she was still scared. Her mom said it was okay, and that the dog was just playful, not mean. She said she was sorry and that she loved her. + +Lily felt better. She hugged her mom and said she loved her too. She said she was sorry for running away. Her mom said it was okay, and that she was brave. She said they could go home and have some cookies. Lily smiled and nodded. She said she wanted to sing again. Her mom said she would sing with her. They walked home, holding hands, and singing. +Lily and her mom went to the market. They saw many things there. They saw fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, and flowers. Lily liked the flowers. They were pretty and smelled good. She wanted to pick one, but her mom said no. + +Lily and her mom bought some things they needed. They put them in a big bag. Lily helped her mom carry the bag. It was heavy, but she was strong. She was happy to help her mom. + +They walked back to their car. It was parked far away. Lily was tired and hungry. She asked her mom if they could go home. Her mom said yes, they would go home soon. She said they had to leave the market first. + +They got to their car. Lily climbed in. Her mom buckled her seat belt. She gave her a cracker and a juice box. Lily ate and drank. She felt better. She looked out the window. She saw the market getting smaller and smaller. She waved goodbye to the flowers. + +They drove home. Lily sang a song. Her mom smiled. They got home. Lily ran to her room. She took out her favorite toy. It was a soft bear. She hugged it. She felt comfortable. She was happy to be home. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to study animals. They had many books with pictures of different animals. One day, they found a book about sharks. They were very curious about sharks. They wanted to learn more. + +"Let's go to the zoo and see the sharks," Tom said. + +"OK, but we have to ask our moms first," Mia said. + +They asked their moms and they said yes. They were very happy. They took the bus to the zoo with their moms. They saw many animals, but they wanted to see the sharks the most. + +They came to the big tank where the sharks were. They saw many big and small sharks swimming in the water. They were amazed. They pressed their noses to the glass and watched the sharks. + +"Look, that one has a big mouth and sharp teeth," Tom said. + +"Wow, that one has a long tail and spots," Mia said. + +They were having fun. They did not notice that it was getting dark outside. They did not hear their moms calling them. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch the glass". + +Tom wanted to see the sharks better. He put his hand on the glass. He felt something move. He looked and saw a crack in the glass. He was scared. + +"Mia, look, the glass is breaking!" Tom said. + +Mia looked and saw the crack too. She was scared too. + +"Tom, let's go, let's go!" Mia said. + +But it was too late. The glass broke and the water rushed out. The sharks came out too. They were angry and hungry. They saw Tom and Mia. They bit them. Tom and Mia screamed. Their moms came and saw them. They screamed too. They tried to help them, but they could not. The sharks ate Tom and Mia. It was very bad. The end. +Anna likes to draw with her crayons. She has many colors and she makes pictures of her family, her friends and her toys. Sometimes she makes a mistake and she wants to change her picture. Then she uses her eraser. Her eraser is pink and soft and it makes the crayon go away. + +One day, Anna was drawing a flower. She wanted to make it yellow, but she picked up a green crayon by mistake. She tried to erase the green, but her eraser was too small. She looked for a bigger eraser, but she could not find one. She was sad and she did not want to draw anymore. + +Then she saw her brother Tom. Tom was playing with his ball. He saw Anna and he asked her what was wrong. Anna showed him her picture and her eraser. Tom said he had a big eraser in his room. He said he would give it to her. He ran to his room and came back with a big eraser. It was blue and hard and it had a spring inside. Tom said it was a special eraser. He said he could make it jump with the spring. He pressed the eraser and it jumped out of his hand. Anna laughed and she wanted to try it too. + +Tom gave the eraser to Anna and showed her how to use it. Anna pressed the eraser and it jumped on her paper. It erased the green and made a funny sound. Anna liked the eraser and she thanked Tom. Tom said he was happy to help her. He said she could keep the eraser. Anna said he was a helpful brother. She gave him a hug and they played with the eraser and the ball. Anna finished her flower and she made it yellow. She gave her picture to Tom and he said it was beautiful. They smiled and they had fun. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big maze made of hay. Sara wants to go inside. Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben. It will be fun. We can find the way out," Sara says. + +"I don't know, Sara. It looks dark and hard. What if we get lost?" Ben says. + +"Don't worry, Ben. I have a plan. We can use this string. We can tie one end to the door and hold the other end. Then we can follow the string back if we need to," Sara says. + +"OK, Sara. I trust you. You are smart and brave. Let's go," Ben says. + +They tie the string to the door and enter the maze. They walk and turn and walk and turn. They see many walls of hay. They hear some birds and bugs. They have fun. + +"Look, Sara. I see a flag. I think it is the end of the maze," Ben says. + +"Good job, Ben. You are right. Let's go and get the flag," Sara says. + +They run to the flag and touch it. They are happy. They have done it. They have found the way out. + +"Wow, Sara. That was amazing. We did it. We are a great team," Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben. We are. And we are still fit. We can run and jump and play some more," Sara says. + +They follow the string back to the door. They untie it and put it in their pocket. They wave to the maze and say thank you. They go to the swings and slide and have more fun. They are friends. They trust each other. They like to play in the park. +Sara and Tom were playing in their room. They had a lot of toys, but their favorite was a fake radio. They liked to pretend they were news reporters and talk about what was happening outside. + +"Hello, this is Sara and Tom with the weather report," Sara said into the radio. "Today is a sunny day, but there is a big storm coming. It is called a hurricane. It can make a lot of wind and rain and noise. You have to be careful and listen to your parents if they tell you to stay inside." + +Tom nodded and took the radio. "Yes, Sara, that is right. A hurricane is very scary. We have never seen one before, but we have heard stories. Some people say it can break houses and trees and cars. We hope everyone is safe and ready for the hurricane." + +They put the radio down and looked out the window. The sky was still blue and the birds were still singing. They did not see any signs of the storm. + +"Maybe the hurricane is not real," Tom said. "Maybe it is just a fake story, like our radio." + +Sara shook her head. "No, Tom, the hurricane is real. Mom and Dad told us so. They said we have to pack some things and go to Grandma's house. Grandma's house is far away from the water, where the hurricane can't reach us." + +Tom frowned. He did not want to leave his home and his toys. He liked his room and his yard and his friends. He did not like Grandma's house. It was old and dark and smelled funny. + +"I don't want to go to Grandma's house," he said. "I want to stay here and play with you and the radio." + +Sara hugged him. "I know, Tom, I know. But we have to listen to Mom and Dad. They know what is best for us. They love us and want us to be safe. Maybe the hurricane will go away soon and we can come back home. Maybe it will not be so bad after all." + +They heard a loud knock on the door. It was Mom and Dad. They had their bags and coats and hats. They looked serious and worried. + +"Come on, kids, it's time to go," Mom said. "The hurricane is getting closer. We have to hurry." + +Sara and Tom grabbed their radio and followed their parents. They looked back at their house and hoped it would still be there when they returned. They did not know what the hurricane would do. They were scared, but they were also curious. They wanted to see the hurricane for themselves. They wanted to know if it was real or fake. +Ben likes to splash in the bath. He has a cup and a duck. He fills the cup with water and pours it on the duck. The duck goes quack quack. Ben laughs and splashes more. + +Mom comes to the door and says, "Time to get out, Ben. Dinner is ready." Ben says, "No, Mom. I want to splash more." Mom says, "You can splash more tomorrow. Now you need to eat. We have your favorite soup. It is tasty and warm." + +Ben gets out of the bath and dries off. He puts on his pajamas and goes to the kitchen. He sees the soup on the table. It smells good. He sits on his chair and takes a spoon. He blows on the soup and tastes it. It is tasty and warm. He says, "Mmm, thank you, Mom. I like the soup." Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, Ben. I'm glad you like it." Ben eats his soup and feels happy. He thinks, "I like to splash in the bath and I like to eat tasty soup. I love Mom." +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big dog with a red shirt. The dog is running and barking. Tom is scared of the dog. He hides behind a tree. + +"Tom, come here!" Anna says. "The dog is harmless. He just wants to play." + +"No, no, no!" Tom replies. "The dog is big and loud. He might bite me." + +Anna walks to the dog. She pets his head and his shirt. The dog wags his tail and licks her face. Anna laughs. + +"See, Tom? The dog is friendly. He likes you too. Come and say hello." + +Tom peeks from behind the tree. He sees Anna and the dog. He sees the dog's shirt. He likes red. + +"OK, OK," Tom replies. "I will try." + +Tom comes out of his hiding place. He walks slowly to the dog. The dog runs to him and sniffs him. Tom is nervous. He touches the dog's shirt. + +"Hi, dog," Tom says. "You have a nice shirt. What is your name?" + +The dog barks. He jumps on Tom and knocks him down. Tom screams. Anna laughs. + +"Don't worry, Tom," Anna says. "The dog is just playing. He is harmless. His name is Rex. He is my uncle's dog. He likes you. He likes your shirt too." + +Tom looks at the dog. The dog looks at him. They both have blue shirts. Tom smiles. + +"Hi, Rex," Tom says. "You are a good dog. I like you too. Can we be friends?" + +Rex barks. He licks Tom's face. Tom laughs. + +"Yes, we can be friends," Tom replies. "You are harmless. You are fun. Let's play." + +Anna, Tom and Rex play in the park. They run and chase and roll. They have a good time. They are happy. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. It barks loud. + +"Let's go pet the dog!" Tom says. He likes dogs. He thinks they are nice. + +"No, Tom, don't!" Sue says. She is scared of dogs. She thinks they are mean. "The dog can hurt you. It is not our dog. We don't know it." + +Tom does not listen to Sue. He is ignorant. He thinks he has power. He runs to the dog. He tries to touch it. + +The dog does not like Tom. It does not want to be touched. It bites Tom. Tom cries. He is in pain. He is sorry. + +Sue runs to Tom. She helps him. She tells him to be careful. She tells him to listen to her. She tells him to be smart. She is his friend. She knows better. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to count the flowers, the birds and the clouds. They also liked to pretend they were a king and a queen. + +"Look, I am the king of the hill!" Ben said, as he climbed to the top of a small mound. He waved his hand and smiled. + +"And I am the queen of the flowers!" Lily said, as she picked some daisies and made a crown. She put it on her head and twirled. + +They were having fun, until Ben had an idea. He said, "Let's play a new game. Let's see who can spin the most times without falling down. I bet I can spin more than you!" + +Lily agreed. She said, "OK, let's do it. But you have to count how many times you spin, and I will do the same." + +They both started to spin, faster and faster. They counted out loud, "One, two, three, four, five..." + +But soon they felt dizzy. They could not see clearly. They could not count anymore. They stumbled and fell to the ground. + +They lay there for a while, feeling sick. They looked at each other and laughed. + +They said, "That was a silly game. Let's not play it again. Let's go back to being a king and a queen." + +They got up and dusted themselves off. They held hands and walked back to their flowers and hill. They were happy again. +Lila and Tom were very happy. They were going to the festival with Mom and Dad. The festival had many fun things. There were balloons, games, music, and food. Lila and Tom wanted to see everything. + +"Look, Mom, a big clown!" Tom said, pointing to a man with a red nose and funny clothes. + +"Wow, he is funny!" Lila said, laughing at his jokes. + +"Come on, kids, let's go hang our wishes on the tree," Mom said, holding their hands. + +The tree was very special. It had many colorful papers hanging from its branches. People wrote their wishes on the papers and tied them to the tree. Lila and Tom each got a paper and a pen. + +"I wish for a new bike," Tom wrote. + +"I wish for a pony," Lila wrote. + +They hung their papers on the tree and hoped their wishes would come true. + +But then, a mean boy came and saw their papers. He wanted to spoil their fun. He took their papers and tore them into pieces. He threw them on the ground and ran away. + +Lila and Tom saw what he did and cried. They felt very sad and angry. + +"Hey, why did you do that?" Tom shouted at the boy. + +"That's not nice!" Lila said. + +Mom and Dad heard their cries and came to see what happened. They saw the torn papers and the mean boy. + +"That's not how we treat others at the festival," Dad said, scolding the boy. + +"Sorry, sorry, I was just joking," the boy said, looking scared. + +Mom and Dad hugged Lila and Tom and comforted them. + +"Don't worry, kids, your wishes are still in your hearts. And we are very proud of you for being kind and polite," Mom said. + +"Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love you," Lila and Tom said. + +They wiped their tears and smiled. They decided to enjoy the rest of the festival and have fun. They played games, ate cotton candy, and danced to the music. They forgot about the mean boy and the torn papers. They had a wonderful day. +Lily liked to sign with her hands. She learned many signs from her mom and dad, who were deaf. They taught her how to say hello, thank you, hungry, and more. Lily also liked to draw symbols on paper. She had a big box of crayons, but her favorite was black. She used black to make stars, hearts, and letters. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to be his friend, so she walked up to him and signed hello. The boy looked at her and frowned. He did not understand her signs. He said, "What are you doing? That's weird. Go away." He threw his ball at her and ran away. + +Lily felt sad and hurt. She ran back to her mom and hugged her. She told her what happened. Her mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Some people don't know sign language. They don't know how to communicate with us. But that doesn't mean they are right or nice. You are a smart and kind girl. You can make other friends who will appreciate you and your signs." + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She saw a girl sitting on a bench, reading a book. She noticed that the book had a black symbol on the cover. It looked like a sign she knew. She asked her mom, "What is that symbol?" Her mom said, "That is the sign for love. It means you care about someone or something." + +Lily felt curious and hopeful. She walked up to the girl and signed hello. The girl looked up and smiled. She signed back hello. She said, "Hi, I'm Anna. I like your signs. Do you know sign language?" Lily said, "Yes, I do. My mom and dad are deaf. I'm Lily. I like your book. What is it about?" Anna said, "It's a story about a girl who learns sign language and makes a new friend. Do you want to read it with me?" Lily said, "Yes, please. That sounds like a nice story." They sat down on the bench and opened the book. They read and signed together. They became friends. Lily was happy. She found someone who understood her and her signs. She signed to Anna, "I love you." Anna signed back, "I love you too." They hugged and smiled. They saw a black star in the sky. It was a sign of their friendship. +Lily loved fairies. She had many books and toys about fairies. She wished she could see a real fairy. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I see a fairy?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Maybe, if you are very good and kind. Fairies like good and kind children. They might visit you in your dreams." + +Lily was very good and kind. She helped mom with the dishes, she shared her toys with her brother, and she said please and thank you. She hoped the fairies would notice her. + +That night, she put on her fairy pajamas and went to bed. She closed her eyes and dreamed of fairies. She dreamed that she was in a beautiful garden, full of flowers and butterflies. She heard a tinkling sound, like a bell. She looked up and saw a fairy. The fairy was small and shiny, with wings and a wand. She smiled at Lily and said, "Hello, Lily. I am Flora, the fairy of flowers. I came to see you because you are very good and kind. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily was so happy. She nodded and said, "Yes, please. I want to play with you. You are incredible. You are the most incredible thing I ever saw." + +Flora took Lily's hand and flew with her around the garden. They played with the butterflies, they smelled the flowers, and they made wishes with the wand. Lily had the most fun she ever had. She thanked Flora for coming to see her. Flora hugged her and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a very special child. I will come to see you again, if you keep being good and kind. Good night, Lily." + +Lily woke up with a smile. She remembered her dream. She wondered if it was real. She looked at her pillow and saw a small flower. It was the same flower that Flora had given her in her dream. She gasped and said, "Wow. It was real. I saw a fairy. A real fairy." She hugged the flower and felt very happy. She knew that fairies were real, and that they liked her. She hoped to see Flora again. She knew that Flora was her friend. She knew that fairies were incredible. +Sara liked to play with her toy phone. She pretended to call her friends and talk about fun things. Sometimes she made funny noises and laughed. She always put her phone next to her bed when she slept. + +One night, Sara had a bad dream. She dreamed that a scary monster was chasing her. She ran and ran, but the monster was faster. She wanted to scream, but no sound came out. She felt very afraid. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud ring. It was her toy phone. She woke up and saw it was still dark. She reached for her phone and answered it. She hoped it was someone nice. + +"Hello?" she said. + +"Hi, Sara. It's me, Lily. I'm sorry to call you so late, but I had a nightmare too. Can I talk to you for a bit?" said a familiar voice. + +Sara felt happy to hear her friend. She knew Lily from school. They liked to play together and share stories. + +"Sure, Lily. I had a nightmare too. It was awful. What was yours about?" she asked. + +Lily told her about her nightmare. It was different from Sara's, but also scary. They both said how glad they were to have each other. They talked for a while, until they felt sleepy again. + +"Good night, Sara. Thanks for being my friend. I hope you have sweet dreams," said Lily. + +"Good night, Lily. You're welcome. You're my friend too. I hope you have sweet dreams too," said Sara. + +They hung up their phones and cuddled with their stuffed animals. They felt safe and calm. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They did not have any more nightmares that night. It was an ordinary night, but also a special one. They had learned that sometimes a simple ring can make a big difference. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a small kitten in the grass. The kitten was black and white, and had green eyes. Tom and Lily wanted to pet the kitten, but the kitten was scared and ran away. + +"Come back, kitten!" Tom shouted. "We want to be your friends!" + +"Maybe the kitten does not like us," Lily said. "Maybe we are too loud and big." + +Tom and Lily decided to be quiet and gentle. They sat on the grass and waited for the kitten to come back. They talked in soft voices and smiled at the kitten. The kitten seemed curious and came closer. It sniffed Tom's hand and licked Lily's finger. Tom and Lily giggled and stroked the kitten's fur. + +The kitten liked Tom and Lily. It purred and rubbed its head against them. It played with a ball of yarn and chased a butterfly. Tom and Lily had fun with the kitten. They named it Greeny, because of its eyes. + +Tom and Lily learned that if they want to make friends, they have to be kind and respectful. They also learned that animals have feelings and need love. They were happy with their new friend, Greeny, and took good care of it. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a cool car. It is red and fast. Mia has a doll. It is pink and soft. + +One day, Tom and Mia are playing in the park. Tom says, "Can I play with your doll? I want to see how it feels." Mia says, "OK, but be careful. She is my favorite doll." Tom says, "Thank you. You can play with my car. It is very fun." + +Tom and Mia swap toys. They play for a while. Tom likes the doll. He hugs it and talks to it. Mia likes the car. She zooms it on the grass and makes noises. + +But then, Tom sees a dog. The dog is big and brown. It runs towards Tom and Mia. It barks and jumps. Tom and Mia are scared. They drop their toys and run away. + +The dog sees the toys. It thinks they are bones. It grabs the doll and the car with its teeth. It shakes them and tears them. The toys are broken. + +Tom and Mia hide behind a tree. They see the dog. They see their toys. They are sad. They cry. + +Mia says, "Oh no, my doll! She is ruined. She was my favorite doll. I miss her." Tom says, "I'm sorry, Mia. It is my fault. I should not have asked to play with your doll. I should have protected her." Mia says, "It is not your fault, Tom. You did not know the dog would come. You were nice to lend me your car. But now your car is ruined too. It was your cool car. You must be sad too." Tom says, "I am sad, Mia. I liked my car. But I like you more. You are my friend. We can share our worry. Maybe we can find new toys." + +Tom and Mia hug. They are still sad, but they are not alone. They are friends. They walk to their moms. They tell them what happened. Their moms are sorry. They hug them and comfort them. They say they will buy them new toys. Tom and Mia smile. They are happy. They say thank you. They hope their new toys will be cool too. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many things to play with in the park. There are swings, slides, seesaws and sand. + +Sara and Ben run to the swings. They take turns to push each other. They go high and low, high and low. They laugh and shout. "Wee!" Sara says. "This is fun!" Ben says. + +Then they see a big box near the slide. It is open. They are curious. They go to the box and look inside. There are many toys in the box. There are balls, dolls, cars, books and puzzles. They are jolly. They clap their hands. "Wow!" Sara says. "Look at all these toys!" Ben says. + +They take out some toys and play with them. They roll the balls, dress the dolls, drive the cars, read the books and make the puzzles. They share and help each other. They are happy. They smile and hug. + +Their moms come to the box and see them playing. They are proud. They smile and hug too. "You are good friends," Sara's mom says. "You are kind and polite," Ben's mom says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They are good friends. They are kind and polite. They are jolly. They love to play. +Tom and Mia were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two buttons for eyes. They were very happy. + +"Look, our snowman is smiling!" Mia said. + +"Yes, he is. He likes the snow," Tom said. + +They saw a cup on the ground. It was shiny and red. Tom picked it up. + +"Wow, what is this?" he asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a toy," Mia said. + +Tom shook the cup. It made a loud noise. He opened the lid. A lot of smoke came out. + +"Wow, cool!" he said. + +He put the cup near the snowman's mouth. + +"Look, he is breathing!" he said. + +Mia was scared. She saw a sign on the cup. It had a picture of a fire and a cross. + +"Tom, stop! That is dangerous!" she said. + +She grabbed the cup from Tom and threw it away. The cup exploded. It made a big hole in the snow. The snowman fell down. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Mia asked. + +Tom was shocked. He nodded. + +"I'm okay. But the snowman is gone," he said. + +They hugged each other. They were sad. + +"Let's go home. It's too cold," Mia said. + +They ran to their house. They left the cup and the snowman behind. They did not play with the cup again. +Lila and Sam were twins who liked to play outside at night. They had a big yard with many trees and flowers. Sometimes they saw animals like rabbits and owls. They also liked to look at the sky and the stars. + +One night, they saw a big, bright moon in the sky. It was round and yellow and made everything glow. Lila and Sam wanted to touch the moon. They wondered how it felt and what it was made of. + +"Let's go to the moon!" Lila said. + +"How?" Sam asked. + +"We can use the ladder in the shed. It is very long and tall. Maybe it can reach the moon." Lila said. + +They ran to the shed and found the ladder. They carried it to the yard and leaned it against a tree. They started to climb the ladder, one after the other. + +They climbed and climbed, but the moon seemed very far away. They could not see the top of the ladder. They were also very high and felt scared. + +"Maybe this is not a good idea." Sam said. + +"But I want to touch the moon. It is so beautiful and important. Maybe it has secrets and magic." Lila said. + +They looked at each other. They had to choose. Should they keep climbing or go back down? + +What do you think they chose? +Tom and Sue were hungry after dinner. They wanted dessert. Mom said they could have some cake, but only if they cleaned their plates. Tom and Sue ate all their food and asked for cake. + +Mom brought a big cake from the fridge. It had white cream and red berries on top. It looked yummy. Tom and Sue smiled and said thank you. Mom cut two slices and put them on plates. She gave one to Tom and one to Sue. + +But before they could eat, a big fly came into the kitchen. It buzzed around the cake. It landed on Tom's slice and walked on the cream. Tom was mad. He tried to shoo the fly away, but it was too fast. He said, "Go away, fly! You are ugly and you make my cake dirty!" + +Sue saw the fly on Tom's cake. She felt sorry for him. She said, "You can have my cake, Tom. I don't mind the fly. It won't touch my cake. I will eat it fast." She pushed her plate to Tom and took his plate. + +Tom was happy. He said, "Thank you, Sue. You are very nice. I will share my cake with you." He cut his slice in half and gave one to Sue. They ate their cake together and enjoyed it. The fly flew away and did not bother them anymore. Mom was proud of them. She said, "You are good children. You know how to share and be kind. You can have more cake tomorrow." Tom and Sue hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom. And we love cake." +Lily and Tom were playing in the mud. They liked to make pies and castles with the wet dirt. They did not care that their clothes and shoes were filthy. They were having fun. + +But then Lily saw something shiny in the mud. She wanted to see what it was. She reached out her hand to grab it. But she felt something soft and wet instead. She pulled it out of the mud. It was a sock. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "This is a sock! A filthy sock! Who left it here?" + +Tom came over to see what Lily had found. He looked at the sock and laughed. + +"That is my sock!" he said. "I lost it yesterday when I was playing here. I forgot to look for it. Thank you for finding it, Lily!" + +Lily made a face. She did not want to touch Tom's sock. She threw it back into the mud. + +"You can keep it, Tom!" she said. "It is too filthy for me. I do not like socks. I like shiny things." + +Tom shrugged. He did not mind that his sock was filthy. He liked socks. He picked up his sock and put it in his pocket. + +"Maybe I can wash it later," he said. "Or maybe I can use it to make a mud pie. Come on, Lily, let's play some more!" + +Lily and Tom went back to playing in the mud. They forgot about the sock and the shiny thing. They were happy. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big pond with ice on top. Lily wanted to slide on the ice, but Sam was not sure. + +"Can we go on the ice?" Lily asked Sam. + +Sam looked at the ice and saw some cracks. He remembered what his mom had told him. "Be careful with ice. It can break and you can fall in the water. The water is very cold and you can get sick." + +Sam shook his head. "No, we can't go on the ice. It is not safe. Let's play somewhere else." + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the ice and jumped on it. She felt the ice move under her feet. She heard a loud crack. She was scared. + +"Help! Help!" Lily cried. "The ice is breaking!" + +Sam heard Lily and ran to help her. He grabbed a big stick and held it out to Lily. "Grab the stick, Lily! I will pull you out!" + +Lily reached for the stick and held on tight. Sam pulled and pulled. He was strong. He pulled Lily out of the water and onto the land. + +Lily was wet and cold. She was sorry. She hugged Sam and said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. I will be more careful next time." + +Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad you're okay. Let's go home and get warm. Maybe we can have some hot chocolate and cookies." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, let's do that. That sounds good." + +They walked home together, holding hands. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful with ice and to question before they do something. They also learned to help each other and to say sorry. They were good friends. +Lila and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many birds. Some birds were white and had long necks. Mom said they were swans. Lila and Ben liked the swans. They wanted to feed them. + +"Can we give them some bread, Mom?" Lila asked. + +"No, bread is not good for swans. It can make them sick. We need to buy some seeds from the machine." Mom said. + +Mom took some coins from her purse and put them in the machine. The machine gave her a small bag of seeds. Mom said the seeds were cheap. She gave some seeds to Lila and Ben. + +"Here, you can throw some seeds to the swans. But be careful, don't get too close. They might bite." Mom said. + +Lila and Ben threw some seeds to the swans. The swans came closer and ate the seeds. They made soft noises. Lila and Ben smiled. They liked the swans. + +One swan was bigger than the others. It had a red mark on its head. Lila thought it was the leader of the swans. She wanted to name it. + +"I will call you Ruby, because you have a red mark." Lila said to the big swan. + +The big swan looked at Lila and nodded. It seemed to like its name. Lila felt happy. She had made a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big slide that looked like a giant. They wanted to go on the slide, but they were scared. + +"Hello, little ones," said the giant slide. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily and Ben were surprised. The slide could speak! + +"Are you real?" asked Lily. + +"Of course I am real," said the slide. "I am a friendly giant. I like to make children happy." + +Ben was not sure. He thought the slide was fake. He saw a man behind a tree with a microphone. The man was making the slide speak. + +"Look, Lily," said Ben. "The slide is not real. It is a trick. The man is talking for the slide." + +Lily looked and saw the man. She was angry. She did not like to be fooled. + +"That is not nice," she said. "You are a bad man. You should not lie to children." + +The man felt sorry. He came out from behind the tree. + +"I am sorry," he said. "I was just trying to make you laugh. I did not mean to scare you or make you angry." + +Lily and Ben forgave the man. They decided to go on the slide anyway. They had fun. The slide was not real, but it was still a good slide. +Tim and Anna are playing in the park. They see a big bird in the sky. The bird has brilliant wings. They are red and yellow and blue. Tim and Anna want to see the bird closer. + +"Look, Anna, look! A rainbow bird!" Tim says. + +"Wow, Tim, wow! It is so pretty!" Anna says. + +They run after the bird. They want to say hello. But the bird is too fast. It flies away. Tim and Anna are sad. + +"Bye, bye, bird!" Tim says. + +"Come back, bird!" Anna says. + +They hear a voice. It is Mom. She is calling them. + +"Tim, Anna, time to go home!" Mom says. + +They run to Mom. They tell her about the bird. + +"We saw a brilliant bird, Mom!" Tim says. + +"It had rainbow wings, Mom!" Anna says. + +Mom smiles. She hugs them. + +"That sounds wonderful, my loves!" Mom says. + +"Maybe we will see it again, Mom!" Tim says. + +"Maybe, Tim, maybe!" Mom says. + +They go home. They are happy. They dream of the bird. +Lila was a princess who liked to play dress-up. She had a big box of clothes and jewels in her room. She liked to wear a veil on her head and pretend she was a bride. She lay on her bed and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt very pretty and happy. + +One day, her brother Leo came into her room. He wanted to play with her. He saw the veil on her bed and picked it up. He thought it was a cape and put it around his neck. He ran around the room and shouted, "I am a superhero!" + +Lila was very angry. She jumped off her bed and ran after him. She tried to grab the veil from him, but he was too fast. He ran out of the room and down the stairs. Lila followed him, crying and yelling, "Give me back my veil!" + +Leo ran into the kitchen, where their mom was making cookies. She saw them and asked, "What is going on?" Leo said, "I am a superhero and Lila is a bad guy!" Lila said, "No, he is a thief and he took my veil!" + +Mom looked at them and sighed. She said, "Leo, that is not a cape, that is a veil. It belongs to Lila and she likes to wear it. You should not take things that are not yours. Please give it back to her and say sorry." Leo felt sorry and gave the veil back to Lila. He said, "Sorry, Lila. I did not know it was your veil. Can I play with you?" Lila said, "It's okay, Leo. I forgive you. You can play with me, but you have to ask first. Do you want to be a prince or a knight?" Leo said, "I want to be a knight and protect you from dragons!" Lila said, "Okay, let's go to my room and find some swords and shields. But first, let's have some cookies. Mom, are there any available?" Mom said, "Yes, there are. You can have two each, but don't make a mess. And be nice to each other." Lila and Leo said, "Thank you, Mom!" They took some cookies and went back to Lila's room. They played dress-up and had fun. They forgot about the veil and the cape. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big pile of leaves. They run to the pile and jump in. They laugh and have fun. + +Anna finds a glove in the leaves. It is red and has a picture of a star on it. She thinks it is interesting. She puts it on her hand and shows Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a star glove!" she says. + +Ben sees the glove and wants it. He thinks it is interesting too. He tries to take it from Anna. + +"Give me the glove, Anna, it is mine!" he says. + +Anna does not want to give the glove. She likes it. She pulls the glove back. + +"No, Ben, it is mine! I found it first!" she says. + +They start to fight over the glove. They pull and tug and shout. They are not having fun anymore. + +A lady comes to the pile of leaves. She sees Anna and Ben fighting. She is sad and angry. She walks to them and stops them. + +"Stop, children, stop! What are you doing?" she says. + +Anna and Ben look at the lady. They see that she has only one glove on her hand. The other hand is cold and bare. They feel sorry and ashamed. + +The lady says, "This is my glove. I lost it in the leaves. I was looking for it. It is not yours to take. It is not nice to fight over things that are not yours. You should share and be kind to each other." + +Anna and Ben realize their mistake. They say sorry to the lady and to each other. They give the glove back to the lady. The lady smiles and thanks them. She puts the glove on her hand and leaves. + +Anna and Ben hug and make up. They decide to play together nicely. They find a ball in the park and kick it around. They laugh and have fun again. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but they were also careless. They did not put their toys away when they were done. + +"Look, Mommy is coming!" Ben said. "We have to hide our toys. She will be angry if she sees the mess." + +"Where can we hide them?" Lily asked. + +Ben looked around and saw a big box. "In there!" he said. He grabbed his car and ran to the box. He threw his car inside and closed the lid. + +Lily followed him with her doll. She was about to put her doll in the box, when she heard Mommy's voice. + +"Lily, Ben, where are you?" Mommy called. + +Lily panicked. She did not want Mommy to find her doll. She looked for another place to hide it. She saw a window. She opened it and threw her doll outside. + +"There!" she said. "Now Mommy will not see it." + +She closed the window and ran to Ben. They hid behind the couch. + +Mommy came into the living room. She saw the box and opened it. She found Ben's car. + +"Ben, what is this?" she asked. "Why did you put your car in the box?" + +Ben came out from behind the couch. He looked at his car and felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," he said. "I was playing and I forgot to put it away." + +Mommy smiled. She was not angry. She hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. But next time, please be more careful with your toys. They are not trash. They are your friends." + +She looked at Lily and asked, "Where is your doll, Lily?" + +Lily came out from behind the couch. She looked at the window and felt scared. + +"I don't know, Mommy," she said. "It disappeared." + +Mommy frowned. She went to the window and looked outside. She saw Lily's doll on the ground. It was dirty and wet. + +"Oh, Lily," she said. "What did you do? Why did you throw your doll out of the window?" + +Lily started to cry. She did not mean to lose her doll. She was just afraid of Mommy. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy," she said. "I was playing and I forgot to put it away." + +Mommy sighed. She was not angry. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. But next time, please be more careful with your toys. They are not trash. They are your friends." + +She went outside and picked up Lily's doll. She brought it inside and cleaned it. She gave it back to Lily and said, "Here, Lily. Your doll is still here. She loves you. Do you love her?" + +Lily nodded. She hugged her doll and said, "Yes, Mommy. I love her. And I love you. And I love Ben. And I love my toys. I will not be careless again." + +Mommy smiled. She kissed Lily and Ben and said, "I love you too, my sweeties. Now, let's put your toys away and have some snack. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben agreed. They helped Mommy to tidy up the living room. They learned their lesson. They did not want their toys to disappear again. They wanted to keep them safe and happy. They were not careless anymore. They were careful. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see many things in the garden. They see flowers, bugs, rocks, and leaves. + +One day, they want to make a gift for Mom. They think Mom likes pretty things. They pick some flowers and put them in a cup. They pick some rocks and make a necklace. They pick some leaves and make a crown. + +They are very busy. They do not see Mom come to the garden. Mom sees them and smiles. She likes their gift. She hugs them and says thank you. She puts the cup on the table, the necklace on her neck, and the crown on her head. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They made Mom happy. They like to pick things in the garden. They like to play with Mom. They love Mom. Mom loves them. +Ben and Lily were bears who lived in a big forest. They liked to play with their friends, climb trees, and find honey. Honey was their favorite food. It was sweet and sticky and made them happy. + +One day, they found a big hive full of honey in a hollow tree. They were very excited and wanted to eat it all. But there was a problem. The hive was guarded by many angry bees. The bees did not want to share their honey. They buzzed and stung and chased Ben and Lily away. + +Ben and Lily ran as fast as they could. They were scared and hurt by the bees. They wanted to go home and be safe. They found their cozy den and crawled inside. There, they cuddled with their mom and dad, who licked their wounds and made them feel better. + +Ben and Lily remained in their den for a long time. They did not want to go out and face the bees again. They were comfortable and warm and loved. They still liked honey, but they learned to be careful and respectful of the bees. They decided to look for honey in other places, where the bees were more friendly. And they always shared their honey with their family and friends. +Ben and Lily are playing with scissors and paper. They like to cut shapes and make things. Ben cuts a big star and shows it to Lily. Lily likes the star and wants to have it. + +"Can I have your star, Ben?" Lily says. + +"No, it is mine. I cut it," Ben says. + +"Please, Ben. I want it. It is so pretty," Lily says. + +"No, no, no. Go away, Lily. Cut your own star," Ben says. + +Lily is sad and angry. She wants to have the star. She tries to grab it from Ben. Ben pulls it back. They tug and pull. The star rips in half. Ben and Lily both cry. + +"Look what you did, Lily. You broke my star. You are bad," Ben says. + +"No, you are bad, Ben. You did not share your star. You are mean," Lily says. + +They are both angry and sad. They do not want to play with each other. They sit on the floor and cry. Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. + +"What happened, Ben and Lily? Why are you crying?" Mom says. + +"Lily broke my star. She wanted to have it. She is bad," Ben says. + +"Ben did not share his star. He was mean to me. He is bad," Lily says. + +Mom looks at the ripped star and the scissors and the paper. She is not happy. She picks up the scissors and the paper and puts them away. + +"Ben and Lily, you are both wrong. You should not play with scissors. They are sharp and dangerous. You could cut yourself or someone else. And you should not fight over things. You should share and be kind. You are both sorry, right?" Mom says. + +Ben and Lily nod. They are sorry. They do not want to hurt each other or make Mom unhappy. + +"Good. Now, say sorry to each other and give each other a hug. Then we can make a new star together. OK?" Mom says. + +Ben and Lily say sorry to each other and hug. They feel better. They want to make a new star with Mom. They smile and say thank you to Mom. Mom smiles and hugs them. They are happy. +Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play in the farm. They had many friends there, like the cows, the pigs, and the chickens. But they did not like the sheep. The sheep were rude. They always said "baa" and ran away when Tim and Kim wanted to pet them. + +One day, Tim and Kim had a plan. They wanted to catch a sheep and make it their pet. They took a rope and a big bag and went to the field. They saw a sheep that was eating grass. They sneaked behind it and threw the rope over its head. The sheep was scared and tried to run, but Tim and Kim pulled the rope hard. They dragged the sheep to the bag and stuffed it inside. + +They were very happy and proud. They had caught a sheep! They carried the bag to the barn and opened it. They wanted to see their new pet. But they got a big surprise. The bag was not full of wool and hoofs. It was full of feathers and beaks. They had caught a goose by mistake! + +The goose was very angry and loud. It honked and bit and flapped its wings. It pecked Tim and Kim and made them cry. They dropped the bag and ran away. The goose chased them out of the barn and back to the field. It did not stop until Tim and Kim said they were sorry and gave up. They surrendered to the goose. + +The sheep saw what happened and laughed. They thought it was funny that Tim and Kim got tricked by a goose. They said "baa" and ran away again. Tim and Kim learned their lesson. They decided not to catch any more sheep or geese. They went to play with the cows, the pigs, and the chickens instead. They were nicer and friendlier. And they did not bite. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hole in the ground. Lily wanted to look inside. + +"Maybe there is something fun in there," she said. + +Ben was not sure. He remembered what his mom told him. + +"Mom said we should not go near holes. They could be traps," he said. + +Lily did not listen. She ran to the hole and peered over the edge. + +"Wow, look! There is a shiny ball in there. I want it!" she said. + +She reached for the ball, but it was too far. She leaned over more and more, until she lost her balance and fell into the hole. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. + +Ben was scared. He ran to the hole and saw Lily lying on the bottom. She was hurt and bleeding. The ball was not a ball, but a sharp metal thing. + +Ben did not know what to do. He was confused. He wanted to help Lily, but he could not reach her. He looked around for someone to help, but there was no one. + +He started to cry. He wished he had recommended Lily to stay away from the hole. He wished they had never seen the trap. He wished they had played somewhere else. +Lily had a big cut on her knee. It hurt a lot and she cried. Her aunt came and gave her a hug. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. It will heal soon. I have a white band-aid for you. It will help your cut get better." + +She put the white band-aid on Lily's knee and kissed it. Lily felt a little better. She said, "Thank you, aunt. You are very nice. Can I have a cookie?" + +Her aunt smiled and said, "Of course, you can have a cookie. But first, let's wash your hands. We don't want any germs on your cut. Germs are bad. They can make you sick." + +She took Lily to the sink and helped her wash her hands. Then she gave her a cookie and a glass of milk. Lily ate the cookie and drank the milk. She said, "Yummy. I like cookies and milk. They make me happy." + +Her aunt said, "I'm glad you are happy, Lily. You are a brave girl. Your cut will heal fast. And you will have a white band-aid to show your friends. They will think you are cool." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I am cool. And you are the best aunt ever. I love you." + +She gave her aunt a big hug and they went to play with her toys. Lily forgot about her cut and had fun. Her aunt was happy too. She loved Lily very much. +One day, Ben and Lily went to the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells and rocks. They saw many things in the water, like fish and crabs and seaweed. + +"Look, mom, I found an oyster!" Ben said, holding up a big shell. "Can I open it?" + +"Be careful, Ben, oysters can be sharp and hard to open. Maybe dad can help you," mom said. + +Dad took the oyster from Ben and used a knife to pry it open. Inside, there was a shiny pearl. + +"Wow, Ben, you are so lucky! You found a pearl in your oyster!" dad said. + +"Really? Can I keep it?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, you can. It's a very special gift from the sea," dad said. + +Ben was very happy. He showed his pearl to Lily and mom. They all admired it and said how pretty it was. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud thunder and saw dark clouds in the sky. + +"Oh, no, it's going to rain. We have to pack up and go home," mom said. + +"OK, mom, but can I take my oyster and pearl with me?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, Ben, they are yours. But hurry up, the rain is coming soon," mom said. + +Ben and Lily quickly gathered their things and followed their mom and dad to the car. They drove away from the beach, but Ben still looked out the window and smiled. He held his oyster and pearl in his hand and felt very lucky. He had a great day at the beach. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the snow. They made a big hill and a tunnel for their cars to go up and down. Sam had a red car with a loud engine. Lily had a blue car with a shiny horn. + +"Look at my car, Lily! It can go very fast and make a lot of noise!" Sam said. He pushed his car up the hill and down the tunnel. Vroom, vroom, vroom! + +"That's nice, Sam, but my car is better. It can honk and flash its lights!" Lily said. She pushed her car up the hill and down the tunnel. Honk, honk, honk! + +They played for a while, but then they started to argue. Sam wanted to use Lily's car, and Lily wanted to use Sam's car. They both said, "No, it's mine!" + +They pulled and tugged at each other's cars, but they were too icy and slippery. The cars flew out of their hands and landed in a big pile of snow. + +"Oh no, our cars!" Sam and Lily cried. They ran to the pile of snow and tried to dig out their cars. But they couldn't find them. The snow was too deep and cold. + +They felt sad and sorry. They looked at each other and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I'm sorry, Lily. I shouldn't have been mean to you. Can we share our cars?" + +They hugged and nodded. They decided to work together to find their cars. They knelt down and scooped the snow with their hands. They found their cars and brushed them off. They were still icy, but they didn't mind. + +They smiled and said, "Let's play together, Sam. Let's play together, Lily. We can take turns with our cars. They are both fun and cool!" + +They pushed their cars up the hill and down the tunnel. Vroom, vroom, vroom! Honk, honk, honk! They laughed and had fun. They were happy and friends. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to hide and seek. Tom was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran to a big tree and looked for a good spot. She saw a gray stick on the ground. She picked it up and thought it was a good toy. + +She hid behind the tree and held the stick. She waited for Tom to find her. She heard Tom counting. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten! Ready or not, here I come!" Tom said. + +Tom looked around the park. He saw the swings, the slide, the sandbox, and the bench. He did not see Lily. He walked to the big tree and looked behind it. He saw Lily holding the stick. He smiled and said, "I found you, Lily! You have a nice stick!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I do! It is a gray stick. Do you want to play with it?" She gave the stick to Tom. Tom took the stick and said, "Thank you, Lily! It is a nice stick. Let's play with it!" + +They played with the stick for a while. They pretended it was a sword, a wand, a snake, and a rocket. They had fun with the stick. But then they heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a big bear. The bear was angry. It wanted the stick. It was its stick! + +The bear ran to Tom and Lily. It growled and showed its teeth. It reached for the stick. Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the stick and ran away. They ran to their mom and dad. They told them about the bear and the stick. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "We are glad you are safe. Next time, be careful with what you pick up. It might belong to someone else." Tom and Lily nodded and said, "We are sorry. We will be careful." They learned their lesson. They never played with the gray stick again. +Tim was a squirrel who liked to search for nuts. He had a big tree where he kept his nuts for winter. But one day, he woke up and saw that the sky was gloomy. It was dark and cold and he heard thunder. He was scared. + +He wanted to eat a nut to feel better, but he could not find any in his tree. He had eaten them all. He was hungry and sad. He decided to go out and search for more nuts, even if it was gloomy. He put on his warm coat and his hat and went down the tree. + +He looked around and saw many trees and bushes, but no nuts. He searched and searched, but he could not find any. He was tired and wet. He wanted to go back to his tree, but he did not know the way. He was lost. + +He started to cry. He wished he had a friend to help him. He felt alone and scared. He heard thunder again and saw a flash of light. He hid under a big leaf and hoped for the sun to come out. + +Then, he heard a noise. He peeked out and saw another squirrel. The squirrel was holding a nut. He looked friendly and kind. He saw Tim and smiled. He said, "Hello, I'm Sam. Are you lost? Do you need help?" + +Tim was surprised and happy. He said, "Hello, I'm Tim. Yes, I'm lost. I was searching for nuts, but I could not find any. And now it's gloomy and scary." + +Sam said, "Don't worry, I can help you. I have many nuts in my tree. You can have some. And I can show you the way back to your tree. Come with me." + +Tim said, "Thank you, Sam. You are very nice. Can we be friends?" + +Sam said, "Of course, we can be friends. Friends help each other. Come on, let's go." + +Tim followed Sam and they went to his tree. They ate some nuts and shared stories. They laughed and had fun. The sky became bright and sunny. Tim was happy. He had found a nut and a friend. He was not scared anymore. He said, "Sam, you are the best. You made my gloomy day happy." + +Sam said, "Tim, you are the best too. You made my lonely day fun. We are friends forever." + +They hugged and smiled. They were happy. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play near the factory. The factory is big and loud. It makes things with metal and fire. Sam and Tom are not afraid of the factory. They think it is fun to watch. + +One day, Sam and Tom see a man outside the factory. The man is wearing a hat and a coat. He has a whistle in his mouth. He looks serious. He blows the whistle very hard. The whistle makes a loud noise. Sam and Tom are curious. They want to know what the man is doing. + +They go closer to the man and say hello. The man sees them and stops blowing the whistle. He smiles and says hello back. He tells them his name is Joe. He says he works at the factory. He says he blows the whistle to tell the other workers when to start and stop. + +Sam and Tom think Joe has a cool job. They ask him if they can try his whistle. Joe says yes, but only for a little bit. He says they have to be careful and not blow it too loud or too long. He says the whistle is important and not a toy. + +Sam and Tom take turns blowing the whistle. They feel happy and excited. They make funny sounds with the whistle. They laugh and giggle. Joe laughs with them. He says they are good at whistling. He says they can come back and visit him again. He says he likes having friends. Sam and Tom say thank you and goodbye. They run back to their homes. They tell their moms and dads about Joe and his whistle. They say they had a fun day. They say they want to go back to the factory and whistle some more. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They have a yellow ball. They throw the ball to each other. They laugh and run. + +One day, a big dog comes. The dog is black and brown. He sees the yellow ball. He wants to play too. He runs to the ball and grabs it with his mouth. + +"Hey, that is our ball!" Lily says. She is angry. She wants the ball back. + +"Give it back, dog!" Ben says. He is brave. He tries to take the ball from the dog. + +But the dog is strong and quick. He shakes his head and runs away. He takes the ball with him. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They have no ball to play with. They sit on the grass and cry. + +Then they hear a voice. It is the dog's owner. He is a nice man. He has a hat and a stick. + +"I'm sorry, kids. My dog likes balls. He didn't mean to take yours. Here, you can have this one." He gives them a new ball. It is blue and green. It is bigger and softer than the yellow ball. + +"Thank you, sir!" Lily and Ben say. They are happy. They have a new ball to play with. + +They throw the ball to each other. They laugh and run. The dog watches them. He wags his tail. He wants to play too. But he knows he can't take their ball. He has his own ball. It is red and squeaky. He bites it and makes it squeak. + +Lily and Ben see the dog. They smile. They invite him to play with them. They share their balls. They have fun. They are friends. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like the night. The night is dark and scary. They hear strange noises and see shadows. + +One night, they hear a loud knock on the door. They hug each other and hide under the blanket. They hope it is mom or dad. But it is not. It is a big, hairy monster. The monster enters their room. It has sharp teeth and claws. It growls and sniffs. + +"Hello, little ones," the monster says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Tim and Jen are very afraid. They shake and cry. They do not want to play with the monster. They want the monster to go away. + +"Please, leave us alone," Tim says. "We are good kids. We do not like monsters." + +The monster laughs. It sounds mean and cruel. It moves closer to the bed. It reaches for the blanket. + +"Too bad," the monster says. "I like good kids. They are tasty and juicy. And I like monsters. They are fun and strong. You will be my dinner and my friend." + +But then, something happens. The monster stops. It looks confused and scared. It drops the blanket. It runs away. + +Tim and Jen peek out. They see a bright light. It is mom and dad. They have a flashlight and a broom. They chase the monster out of the house. + +"Are you okay, kids?" mom asks. She hugs them and kisses them. + +"We are okay, mom," Jen says. She hugs her back and kisses her. + +"What was that thing?" dad asks. He looks angry and brave. + +"It was a monster, dad," Tim says. He hugs him and kisses him. + +"A monster?" dad says. He shakes his head. He smiles. "There is no such thing as monsters. It was just a normal night. You must have had a bad dream." + +Tim and Jen look at each other. They do not think it was a dream. They think it was real. They think the monster will come back. They do not think it was a normal night. They think it was a terrible night. They do not want to sleep in their room. They want to sleep with mom and dad. They ask them if they can. + +"Of course, you can," mom says. She picks them up and carries them to their room. Dad follows them with the flashlight and the broom. They tuck them in and sing them a song. They tell them they love them and they are safe. + +Tim and Jen feel better. They close their eyes and fall asleep. They do not hear any more noises or see any more shadows. They do not dream of monsters. They dream of toys and books. They hope the next night will be a normal night. They hope the monster will not enter their room again. +Lila was a girl who liked to feed the birds. Every day, she would take some bread crumbs and go to the attic, where she had a window that looked out to the sky. She would throw the crumbs and watch the birds come and eat. She liked to see their colors and hear their songs. + +One day, she saw a new bird. It was big and black, with a shiny beak and a long tail. It looked very hungry and lonely. Lila felt sorry for it and threw it some crumbs. The bird ate them and made a loud noise. It seemed to say thank you. Lila smiled and threw more crumbs. + +The next day, the bird came back. It brought a friend, another big black bird. Lila was happy to see them and fed them both. The birds made more noise and flew around the window. Lila laughed and threw more crumbs. + +The day after that, the birds came back. They brought more friends, many big black birds. Lila was surprised to see them and fed them all. The birds made a lot of noise and filled the window. Lila could not see the sky or the other birds. She felt scared and threw no more crumbs. + +The birds did not like that. They got angry and pecked at the window. They tried to break it and get in. Lila screamed and ran away. She went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom went to the attic and saw the birds. She shooed them away and closed the window. She hugged Lila and said: + +"Lila, you were kind to feed the birds, but you should not feed them too much. They will get greedy and rude. They will not share with the other birds. They will not respect your space. You should feed them a little, but not a lot. You should be modest, not wasteful. That is the right way to be." + +Lila nodded and said sorry. She learned her lesson. She still liked to feed the birds, but only a few at a time. She liked to see the sky and the other birds. She liked to be modest and kind. That made her happy. +Sara and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big jar of jam on the shelf. They wanted to eat some jam, but they could not reach it. + +"Let's jump and get the jam," Ben said. "You jump first, and I will catch you." + +Sara nodded. She ran and jumped as high as she could. But she missed the shelf and hit the wall. She fell down and hurt her head. She cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara said. "It hurts, it hurts!" + +Ben was scared. He did not know what to do. He tried to help Sara, but he was too small. He felt helpless. + +He ran to the door and shouted for Mom. But Mom was not home. She had gone to the store. There was no one to help them. + +Sara and Ben were alone and in pain. They wished they had not jumped for the jam. They wished Mom was there. They learned a hard lesson. +Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to explore. + +"Let's go to the tree," Sara says. "Maybe we can find something fun." + +"OK," Tom says. "But be careful. The tree is very tall and old." + +They walk to the tree and look around. They see a hole in the trunk. They hear a sound from inside. It is a mysterious sound. It is not like a bird or a bug. It is like a whisper. + +"What is that?" Sara asks. "Do you hear it?" + +"Yes," Tom says. "It is a strange sound. Maybe there is a secret in the hole." + +They get closer to the hole and peek inside. They see a shiny thing. It is a necklace with a star. It is very pretty. + +"Wow," Sara says. "Look at this. It is a treasure." + +"Can we take it?" Tom asks. "Maybe it belongs to someone." + +"I don't know," Sara says. "But it is so beautiful. I want to have it." + +She reaches her hand into the hole and tries to grab the necklace. But the sound gets louder and angrier. It is not a whisper anymore. It is a growl. + +"Stop!" the sound says. "This is mine. Go away!" + +Sara and Tom are scared. They run away from the tree and back to the playground. They do not want to play with the mysterious sound anymore. They want to play with their friends. They are happy and safe. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with green leaves. They want to climb the tree. + +"Can we climb the tree?" Lily asks Ben. + +"I don't know. It looks very high," Ben says. + +They look at the tree. They see a rope hanging from a branch. The rope has a knot at the end. + +"Maybe we can use the rope to climb the tree," Lily says. + +She grabs the rope and pulls. The rope is strong. She wraps the rope around her palm and swings. She feels happy. + +"Look, Ben, I can swing on the rope!" Lily says. + +She swings higher and higher. She reaches the branch. She lets go of the rope and sits on the branch. She smiles. + +"Wow, Lily, you are brave!" Ben says. + +He grabs the rope and pulls. He wraps the rope around his palm and swings. He feels scared. + +"Help, Lily, I can't swing!" Ben says. + +He swings lower and lower. He can't reach the branch. He can't let go of the rope. He cries. + +"Don't cry, Ben, I will help you!" Lily says. + +She slides down the branch and grabs the rope. She pulls Ben up. She hugs him. + +"It's okay, Ben, you are safe," Lily says. + +"Thank you, Lily, you are kind," Ben says. + +They sit on the branch and look at the park. They see birds and flowers and people. They feel calm. + +"I hope we can climb the tree again," Lily says. + +"Me too, but next time, I will be more careful," Ben says. + +They nod. They are serious. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the playroom. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben said, showing his creation to his sister. "It is very tall and strong." + +"That is charming, Ben," Lily said, admiring his tower. "But I made a better house. It has a door and a window and a roof. And it is very cozy." + +They were both proud of their blocks and wanted to show them to their mom. They ran to the kitchen, where mom was making cookies. They each held their blocks in their hands and smiled. + +"Mom, mom, look what we made with the blocks!" they said together. + +Mom turned around and saw their blocks. She noticed how different and creative they were. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Wow, you two are amazing!" she said. "You made such charming blocks. I love them both. You are very clever and talented." + +Lily and Ben felt happy and proud. They thanked mom and gave her a kiss. Then they ran back to the playroom to make more blocks. They had so much fun with the blocks. They were the best toys ever. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they see a big pool in the park. The pool is blue and shiny. Lily and Tom want to bathe in the pool. + +"Can we go in the pool, please?" Lily asks her mom. + +"Sure, but you have to be careful. The pool is deep and you need to wear your floaties," her mom says. + +Lily and Tom put on their floaties. They are heavy and make them float on the water. They splash and kick and have fun. They see some fish and ducks in the pool. They say hello to them. + +"Quack, quack," the ducks say. + +"Hello, ducks. Do you like the pool?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, we do. It is cool and wet. Do you like the pool?" the ducks ask. + +"Yes, we do. It is fun and nice. Thank you for sharing the pool," Tom says. + +Lily and Tom bathe in the pool for a long time. They are happy and tired. They get out of the pool and dry off. They hug their mom and say thank you. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. You did a good job bathing in the pool. Now let's go home and have a snack," her mom says. + +Lily and Tom smile and nod. They hold hands and walk home. They are good friends. They like to bathe in the pool. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with a swing. They are eager to try it. + +"Can I go first?" Lily asks. + +"OK, but only for a little bit," Ben says. + +Lily runs to the swing and sits on it. She holds the ropes tight. Ben pushes her gently. Lily feels happy. She swings higher and higher. + +"Look at me, Ben! I'm flying!" Lily shouts. + +Ben smiles. He sees something shiny on the ground. He picks it up. It is gum. It is pink and sweet. He puts it in his mouth. He chews it. He likes it. + +"Hey, Lily, look what I found!" Ben says. + +Lily stops swinging. She jumps off the swing. She lands on the grass. She springs up and runs to Ben. + +"What is it?" Lily asks. + +"It's gum. It's yummy. Do you want some?" Ben says. + +He breaks the gum in half. He gives one piece to Lily. She takes it. She puts it in her mouth. She chews it. She likes it too. + +"Thank you, Ben. This is good gum," Lily says. + +They smile at each other. They blow bubbles with the gum. They pop them. They laugh. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw many leaves on the ground. They wanted to make a big pile of leaves and jump in it. + +"Let's get the rake and carry the leaves to the corner," Lily said. + +"OK, I will help you," Ben said. + +They took turns to use the rake and carry the leaves. They worked hard and had fun. They made a very big pile of leaves. + +"Wow, look at our pile! It is so big and soft!" Lily said. + +"Let's jump in it!" Ben said. + +They ran to the pile and jumped in it. They laughed and shouted. They threw leaves in the air and on each other. They made a lot of noise. + +"Hey, kids, what are you doing?" Mom said. She came out of the house and saw the mess. + +"We are playing with the leaves, Mom!" Lily and Ben said. + +"I can see that. You are very loud, too. It is time to clean up," Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. We will use the rake and carry the leaves to the bin," Lily and Ben said. + +They got out of the pile and picked up the rake. They carried the leaves to the bin. They still had some leaves on their hair and clothes. + +"Good job, kids. You are very helpful. Now let's go inside and have some juice," Mom said. + +"Yay, juice!" Lily and Ben said. + +They followed Mom inside. They were happy and thirsty. They drank their juice and told Mom about their adventure with the leaves. +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to eat out with their mom and dad. They always sat together and shared their food. They never looked at the menu, because they knew what they liked. + +One day, they went to a new place that had many different things to eat. Mom and dad said they could choose something from the menu. Tom was excited and looked at the pictures. He saw a big burger with fries and a drink. He said, "I want that!" + +Sue was shy and did not look at the menu. She said, "I want what Tom wants." But mom and dad said, "No, Sue, you have to choose something for yourself. You might like something else better." + +Sue did not want to choose. She felt scared and sad. She said, "But I like what Tom likes. I don't want to separate from him." + +Mom and dad said, "Sue, you don't have to separate from Tom. You can still sit with him and talk to him. But you can also try something new and find out what you like. It's fun to explore and learn new things. You might be surprised." + +Sue looked at the menu again. She saw a picture of a pizza with cheese and tomatoes. She liked cheese and tomatoes. She said, "Maybe I can try that." + +Mom and dad smiled and said, "Good for you, Sue. That's a good choice. You can have some of Tom's burger and fries, and he can have some of your pizza. That way, you can share and enjoy both." + +Tom and Sue nodded and said, "Okay." They ordered their food and waited. When it came, they tasted each other's food and liked it. They said, "This is yummy!" + +Mom and dad said, "We're proud of you, Tom and Sue. You learned something new today. You learned that you can be different and still be together. You learned that you can be brave and try new things. You learned that you can have fun and be happy." + +Tom and Sue hugged mom and dad and said, "Thank you. We love you." + +The end. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play in the woods. She had a big dog named Rex who followed her everywhere. One day, they saw a big hole in a tree. Lila wanted to see what was inside. She told Rex to wait for her and she entered the hole. + +Inside the hole, it was dark and cold. Lila felt something soft and furry. She thought it was a toy. She grabbed it and pulled it out. But it was not a toy. It was a baby owl. The baby owl was scared and angry. It bit Lila's hand and made a loud noise. + +Lila dropped the baby owl and ran out of the hole. She cried and hugged Rex. Rex licked her hand and barked. The baby owl's mother heard the noise and flew out of the hole. She saw Lila and Rex and thought they were bad. She was ignorant and did not know that Lila was just curious. She swooped down and attacked them with her sharp claws and beak. + +Lila and Rex ran away from the angry owl. They found a big branch on the ground and used it to defend themselves. They swung the branch at the owl and made her go away. They were brave and smart. They ran back to their home and told Lila's mom what happened. Lila's mom cleaned Lila's hand and gave her a band-aid. She told Lila that she should not enter holes in trees because they might belong to wild animals. Lila learned her lesson and said sorry to the baby owl. She hoped the baby owl was okay and that his mother would not be ignorant anymore. She decided to play somewhere else next time. +Sara and Ben were playing with a big red ball in the park. They liked to bounce the ball and catch it. Sometimes they bounced it very high and it went over the fence. Then they had to run and get it back. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a long tie around his neck. He looked sad and lonely. Sara and Ben wanted to be nice, so they asked him if he wanted to play with them. + +"Hi, I'm Sara and this is Ben. What's your name?" Sara said. + +"I'm Tom. I don't have any friends here. I just moved from another town," Tom said. + +"Do you want to play with our ball? It's very fun. You can bounce it and catch it," Ben said. + +"OK, thank you. That sounds nice," Tom said. + +They gave Tom the ball and he tried to bounce it. But he was not very good at it. The ball hit his tie and made a knot. He could not untie it. He started to cry. + +"Oh no, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that. Please don't be mad at me," Tom said. + +Sara and Ben were not mad. They were kind. They helped Tom to untie his knot. They told him it was OK. They said he could practice with them and learn how to bounce the ball better. + +Tom smiled and thanked them. He felt happy and not lonely anymore. He made two new friends. He learned that bouncing a ball was fun, but being nice was more important. + +The end. +Lily and Ben were twins who lived in a big house with their mom and dad. They liked to play with their toys, read books, and watch cartoons. One day, their mom told them that they were going to receive a special gift from a faraway nation. + +"What is a nation, mom?" Lily asked. + +"A nation is a big place with many people and different things. Some nations are very hot, some are very cold, some have mountains, some have oceans. The nation that is sending us a gift is called India. It is very hot and has many colors and animals," mom explained. + +"What is the gift, mom?" Ben asked. + +"The gift is a book of stories. The stories are about a wise man who lived a long time ago in India. His name was Buddha. He taught people how to be kind, happy, and peaceful. He also told many stories with animals and lessons. I think you will like them very much," mom said. + +Lily and Ben were very curious and excited. They waited for the mailman to come and bring the gift. When he arrived, he gave them a big package wrapped in colorful paper. They thanked him and ran inside to open it. They saw a beautiful book with a picture of Buddha and many animals on the cover. They opened it and saw many words and drawings inside. + +"Can you read us a story, mom?" Lily and Ben asked. + +"Of course, my loves. Let's sit on the couch and read together. Maybe we can learn something from the wise man and his stories," mom said. + +They cuddled on the couch and mom read them a story about a monkey who saved his friends from a crocodile. Lily and Ben listened with wonder and joy. They liked the story and wanted to hear more. They felt happy and grateful for the gift from the faraway nation. They thought that Buddha was very wise and kind. They hoped to be like him someday. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play at the park. They see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide. She asks Sam, "Do you want to go on the slide with me?" + +Sam nods. He likes the slide too. They run to the slide. They wait for their turn. Then they climb up the steps. Lily goes first. She sits on the slide. She says, "Whee!" She slides down fast. She feels happy. + +Sam goes next. He sits on the slide. He says, "Wow!" He slides down faster. He feels happy too. He joins Lily at the bottom. They smile at each other. They say, "That was fun!" + +They go on the slide again and again. They have a nice time. They are good friends. They love the slide. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But today, they are restless. They do not want to nap. They want to stay up and have fun. + +"Mom, can we go outside?" Ben asks. He sees the sun and the birds. + +"No, Ben. It is nap time. You need to rest," Mom says. She puts them in their beds. + +"But we are not sleepy," Lily says. She kicks her blanket. + +"Shh, Lily. You will wake up Dad. He works at night and sleeps in the day," Mom says. She gives them a kiss and leaves the room. + +Ben and Lily are quiet for a while. They look at the ceiling and the walls. They are bored. They notice a small hole in the wall. They wonder what is inside. + +"Ben, do you see that?" Lily whispers. She points at the hole. + +"Yes, I see it. What is it?" Ben whispers back. + +"Let's find out," Lily says. She gets out of her bed and tiptoes to the wall. Ben follows her. + +They peek into the hole. They see a mouse. The mouse has a nest and some cheese. The mouse looks at them and squeaks. + +"Hi, mouse," Lily says. She smiles. + +"Hi, mouse," Ben says. He waves. + +The mouse is scared. It runs away and hides. + +"Where did it go?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it went to nap," Ben says. + +They hear Mom coming back. They hurry to their beds and pretend to sleep. + +Mom opens the door and smiles. She sees them sleeping. + +"Good twins," she says. She closes the door. + +Ben and Lily open their eyes. They giggle. + +They are not restless anymore. They are happy. They nap. +Lily liked to play with her toys, but she was bored of the same ones. She wanted to find something new and fun. She saw a wire on the floor. It was shiny and long and bendy. She picked it up and twisted it into different shapes. She made a star, a circle, a snake, and a flower. + +She was happy with her wire, but she wanted to show it to someone. She looked for her mom, but she was busy in the kitchen. She looked for her dad, but he was working on his laptop. She looked for her brother, but he was playing a video game. She felt sad and lonely. + +She decided to ask her brother to play with her. She walked to his room and knocked on the door. He did not answer. She opened the door and saw him sitting on his bed, staring at a screen. She said, "Hi, brother. Do you want to play with me? I have a wire. Look, I made a flower." + +Her brother looked at her and frowned. He said, "Go away, Lily. I'm busy. Your wire is boring. It's just a wire. You can't do anything with it. It's not like my game. My game is cool and fun and exciting. You wouldn't understand." + +Lily felt hurt and angry. She said, "No, you are boring. You don't want to play with me. You don't care about me. You only care about your game. Your game is stupid and noisy and silly. You are missing out on the fun. I don't need you. I have my wire." + +She turned around and slammed the door. She ran to her room and hugged her wire. She said, "Don't worry, wire. I like you. You are my friend. You are not boring. You are amazing. We can play together and have fun. We don't need anyone else." She smiled and kissed her wire. She felt happy again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. Lily had a net to catch the bugs. Ben had a jar to keep them in. + +"Look, Lily, a butterfly!" Ben said. He pointed to a big, yellow butterfly on a red flower. "Can you catch it with your net?" + +Lily nodded. She ran after the butterfly. She swung her net in the air. But the butterfly was too fast. It flew away. + +"Too bad," Ben said. "Maybe we can find another one." + +They walked around the park. They saw some ants, a spider, and a bee. But Lily did not want to catch them. She said they were scary or mean. + +Then they saw a dragonfly. It had shiny wings and a long tail. It was sitting on a stick near the pond. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"It's a dragonfly," Ben said. "It's harmless. It won't bite or sting you. It just flies around and eats mosquitoes." + +"Can I catch it?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, try it," Ben said. He gave her his jar. "But be careful. Don't fall in the pond." + +Lily crept closer to the dragonfly. She held her net in one hand and the jar in the other. She waited for the right moment. Then she swung her net over the dragonfly. + +She caught it! She was so happy. She opened the jar and put the net inside. She closed the jar and shook it gently. + +"Look, Ben, I did it!" she said. She showed him the jar. The dragonfly was flapping its wings inside. + +"Good job, Lily!" Ben said. He smiled. "You are a great bug catcher." + +They decided to keep the dragonfly as a pet. They named it Sparky. They took it home and gave it some water and leaves. They watched it fly around the jar. They thought it was very pretty and cool. + +They did not know that Sparky was not harmless. They did not know that Sparky had a secret. They did not know that Sparky was a fire-breathing dragonfly. And they did not know that Sparky was very hungry. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys, but they did not like to put them away. Their room was always messy, with blocks, dolls, cars and books everywhere. Their mom was not happy. She said they had to tidy their room every day, or they would not get any treats. + +One day, Ben and Lily wanted to go to the park with their mom. They put on their coats and shoes and ran to the door. But their mom stopped them. She said they could not go until they tidied their room. Ben and Lily were sad and angry. They did not want to miss the park. + +They went back to their room and looked at the mess. They did not know where to start. They decided to make a game of it. They pretended they were robots who had to sort the toys by color and shape. They made funny noises and moved like robots. They had fun and worked fast. + +Soon, their room was tidy. They put all their toys in their boxes and shelves. They made their beds and threw away the trash. They showed their mom their room. She was very happy. She said they did a great job and gave them a hug. She said they could go to the park now. + +Ben and Lily were happy too. They learned that tidying their room was not so hard and boring. They also learned that it could prevent them from missing the park. They decided to tidy their room every day, so they could have more fun. They thanked their mom and ran to the park. They had a great year. +Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tree with many leaves. They wanted to climb it. + +"Can we go up there?" Sam asked Lily. + +"OK, but be careful. The tree is very high," Lily said. + +They took off their shoes and socks. They held the branches and went up. They felt happy and brave. + +But Sam was clumsy. He slipped and dropped his gum. The gum fell on a bird's nest. The bird was angry. It flew out and pecked Sam's hair. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Sam cried. "Help me, Lily!" + +Lily saw Sam and the bird. She wondered what to do. She had an idea. She took her hat and threw it at the bird. The bird was scared. It flew away. + +"Come down, Sam. It's OK now," Lily said. + +Sam came down. He was sad and hurt. He had no gum and no hair. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend," Sam said. + +Lily hugged Sam. She gave him her gum. She said, "Don't worry, Sam. Your hair will grow back. And next time, don't be clumsy." +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garden. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. He tries to lift the lid, but it is too heavy. + +"Maybe we need a key," Mia says. She looks around and sees a shiny thing on the grass. She picks it up. It is a key. + +"Look, I found a key!" Mia says. She runs to the box and puts the key in the hole. She turns it and hears a click. The lid opens. + +Tom and Mia peek inside. They see a lot of things. They see a hat, a ball, a doll, a car, and a book. They also see a big toy bear. The bear is brown and soft. It has a red bow on its neck. + +"Wow, look at the bear!" Tom says. He reaches for the bear and pulls it out of the box. He hugs it and smiles. + +"Can I see it?" Mia asks. She wants to touch the bear too. + +"Sure, here you go," Tom says. He gives the bear to Mia. Mia holds the bear and looks at its face. She sees a button on its paw. + +"What is this?" Mia asks. She points to the button with her finger. + +"I don't know, maybe it does something," Tom says. He is curious too. + +"Let's press it and see," Mia says. She presses the button and waits. + +Suddenly, the bear speaks. It says, "Hello, I am Teddy. I am your new friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom and Mia are surprised. They look at each other and then at the bear. + +"Did you hear that?" Tom asks. He is excited. + +"Yes, I did. The bear can speak!" Mia says. She is amazed. + +"Hello, Teddy. We are Tom and Mia. We want to play with you," Tom says. He speaks to the bear. + +"Hello, Tom and Mia. I am happy to meet you. What do you want to play?" Teddy says. He speaks in a friendly voice. + +Tom and Mia think for a moment. They have a lot of ideas. + +"Let's play dress up. We can use the hat and the bow," Mia says. She likes to dress up. + +"Let's play catch. We can use the ball and the car," Tom says. He likes to catch. + +"Let's play story time. We can use the doll and the book," Teddy says. He likes to tell stories. + +Tom and Mia agree. They decide to play all the games. They take turns and share the things. They have a lot of fun with Teddy. They laugh and talk and play. + +They are very happy. They have a new friend. They love Teddy. Teddy loves them too. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play and share. But sometimes they fight. One day, they fight over a toy car. Lily wants the car, but Tom says it is his. They pull and push. They yell and cry. + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting! You need to be kind and gentle. Why don't you give each other a surprise? Go to your rooms and make something nice for your twin. Then come back and show me." + +Lily and Tom nod and go to their rooms. They think hard. What can they make for a surprise? Lily finds some paper and crayons. She draws a picture of Tom and her with the toy car. She writes, "I love you, Tom." She smiles and folds the paper. + +Tom finds some cookies and milk. He puts them on a plate. He thinks, "Lily likes cookies and milk. This will make her happy." He covers the plate with a napkin. + +They go back to mom and show their surprises. Mom smiles and says, "Wow, you are very thoughtful and creative. Let's see what your twin thinks." She calls Lily and Tom to swap their surprises. + +Lily opens the napkin and sees the cookies and milk. She gasps and says, "Thank you, Tom! This is a yummy surprise. I am sorry I fought with you." She hugs Tom and gives him a cookie. + +Tom opens the paper and sees the picture. He says, "Thank you, Lily! This is a beautiful surprise. I am sorry I fought with you." He hugs Lily and gives her the car. + +They eat the cookies and drink the milk. They play with the car. They are happy and sorry. Mom watches them and says, "I am proud of you. You learned to give and forgive. That is the best surprise of all." She kisses them and joins them. They have fun together. +Anna liked to cook with her mom. She helped her mom stir the soup, cut the bread and sprinkle the cheese. Mom said cooking was her job, but also her fun. Anna wanted to have a job like that when she grew up. + +One day, mom had to go to the store and left Anna with dad. Dad said he could cook too, but he did not know where mom kept the things. He looked in the fridge, the pantry and the drawers, but he could not find the soup, the bread or the cheese. He found some eggs, some flour and some sugar. He said he would make a cake instead. + +Anna was excited. She liked cake. She helped dad crack the eggs, pour the flour and measure the sugar. Dad said they needed some milk, but he could not find any. He saw a carton of orange juice and said it would do. He poured the orange juice into the bowl and mixed everything together. He said it looked good. + +He put the bowl in the oven and set the timer. Anna and dad waited for the cake to bake. They played with Anna's dolls and read some books. Anna wondered how the cake would taste. She hoped it would be yummy. + +The timer beeped. Dad opened the oven and took out the bowl. He put it on the table and let it cool. He said it was time to eat. He cut a slice for Anna and one for himself. He gave Anna a fork and said, "Bon appetit!" + +Anna took a bite of the cake. She made a face. It was not yummy. It was sour and bitter and mushy. She did not like it at all. She spit it out and said, "Blech!" + +Dad took a bite of the cake. He made a face too. It was not yummy. It was awful. He spit it out and said, "Yuck!" + +They looked at each other and laughed. They said the cake was silly. They threw it in the trash and washed their mouths. They said they would wait for mom to come back and cook something good. They hugged and said they loved each other. They said cooking was fun, but also hard. They said they would try again another day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big sack near the fence. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the sack and pulled it. It was heavy and dirty. They saw a hole in the sack. They looked inside. They saw many things. They saw a ball, a hat, a book, and a key. + +"Wow! Look at all these things!" Tom said. + +"Maybe they are treasures!" Lily said. + +They took out the things and played with them. They threw the ball, wore the hat, read the book, and tried the key. + +The key was shiny and had a star on it. Lily liked the key. She put it in her pocket. + +"Can I have the key?" Tom asked. + +"No, it's mine!" Lily said. + +"But I want it too!" Tom said. + +They started to fight over the key. They pulled and pushed each other. They made a lot of noise. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice said. + +They stopped and looked. It was a man. He was angry. He came from the house next to the fence. He saw the sack and the things. + +"Those are my things! You stole them from my garage!" he said. + +He grabbed the sack and the things. He looked at Lily and saw the key in her pocket. + +"Give me that key! It's very important!" he said. + +He reached for the key. Lily was scared. She ran away. Tom ran after her. + +They ran to their house and told their mom what happened. Their mom was shocked. She called the police. The police came and talked to the man. They found out that he was a thief. He had stolen the things from other houses. The key was the key to his car. He had parked it far away. He was going to use the sack to carry the things to his car. + +The police arrested the thief. They returned the things to their owners. They thanked Tom and Lily for helping them. They gave them a reward. They gave them a new ball, a new hat, a new book, and a new key. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They shared the reward. They played with the new things. They learned a lesson. They learned not to touch things that are not theirs. They learned to be nice to each other. They learned to be brave and honest. They hugged their mom and said sorry. They said they loved her. She hugged them back and said she loved them too. +Lily and Ben were playing knights and dragons in the garden. Lily had a big shield made of cardboard and Ben had a long stick for a sword. They pretended to fight the scary dragon that lived in the bushes. + +"Roar!" Ben shouted, waving his stick. "I am the dragon and I will eat you!" + +"No, you won't!" Lily said, holding her shield in front of her. "I am the brave knight and I will stop you!" + +They ran around the garden, chasing and dodging each other. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +But then, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Big drops of water fell on their heads and clothes. They got wet and cold. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The rain is ruining our game!" + +"Let's go inside!" Ben said. "We can play something else!" + +They ran to the house, leaving their shield and sword behind. The rain soaked their cardboard shield and made it soft and soggy. The stick got wet and muddy. + +The next day, the sun came out and dried everything. Lily and Ben went back to the garden to play knights and dragons again. But when they saw their shield and sword, they were sad. + +"Look!" Lily said. "Our shield and sword are ruined! They are not strong and shiny anymore. They are weak and dirty!" + +"That's okay!" Ben said. "We can make new ones! We have more cardboard and sticks. And we still have our imagination!" + +They smiled and hugged each other. Then they went to find new materials for their game. They were happy and laughed again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to play in the park. She liked to swing and slide and run with her friends. One day, she saw a big cake on a table near the trees. It had pink frosting and sprinkles and candles. Lily wanted to taste the cake, but she did not know who it was for. + +She looked around and saw no one. She thought maybe the cake was for her. She ran to the table and reached for a slice. But before she could grab it, a big dog jumped out of the bushes and barked at her. Lily was scared and let go of the cake. The dog ate the cake and licked his lips. + +Lily was sad and ran away. She cried and looked for her mom. She found her mom on a bench, reading a book. She hugged her mom and told her what happened. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. That was not your cake. That was a cake for a dog's birthday. His name is Max and he lives in the park. He is a good dog, but he loves cake too much. He did not mean to scare you." + +Lily felt better and said, "I'm sorry, Max. Happy birthday. Can I play with you?" Her mom said, "Of course, if he wants to. But be careful, he might spring on you and lick your face." Lily laughed and went to the bushes. She called, "Max, Max, where are you?" She heard a wagging tail and a happy bark. She saw Max come out of the dark and jump on her. He licked her face and wagged his tail. Lily giggled and petted him. She said, "You are a nice dog, Max. But next time, please share your cake with me." Max nodded and licked her again. They became friends and played in the park. Lily was happy and forgot about the cake. She had a new friend. +Lily likes to ring the bell in her room. She rings it when she is happy, when she is sad, or when she wants to play. She likes the sound of the bell. It makes her feel good. + +One day, Lily finds a book in her room. It has many words and pictures. She opens the book and sees a poem. She does not know what a poem is, but she likes the words. They rhyme and sound nice. She tries to read the poem out loud. + +"This is the house that Jack built. +This is the cheese that lay in the house that Jack built. +This is the rat that ate the cheese that lay in the house that Jack built. +This is the cat that chased the rat that ate the cheese that lay in the house that Jack built." + +Lily likes the poem. She thinks it is funny. She wants to ring the bell and share the poem with her mom. She runs to the door and rings the bell. She waits for her mom to come. + +Mom comes to the door and sees Lily with the book. She smiles and hugs Lily. She asks her what she has. Lily shows her the book and the poem. She reads the poem to her mom. Mom listens and claps. She tells Lily that she is very smart and that she loves her. + +Lily feels happy. She loves her mom and the book and the bell. She rings the bell again and again. She says the poem again and again. She laughs and plays with her mom. She thinks the poem is the best thing in the house that Jack built. +Sara and Ben were playing hide and seek in the garden. Sara was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Sara counted to ten and then looked for Ben. She checked behind the bushes, under the slide, and in the sandbox, but she could not find him. + +"Where are you, Ben?" Sara called out. "I give up!" + +Ben heard Sara and smiled. He had found a very good hiding spot behind the shed. He was about to reveal himself and say "boo", when he saw something shiny on the ground. It was a necklace with a blue stone. Ben picked it up and put it in his pocket. He thought it was very pretty and he wanted to keep it. + +But then he heard a voice. It was Mom. She was looking for her necklace. She had lost it in the garden and she was very sad. + +"Have you seen my necklace, Sara?" Mom asked. "It was a gift from Grandma and it means a lot to me." + +Sara shook her head. She had not seen the necklace. She wondered where it could be. + +Ben felt guilty. He knew he had Mom's necklace. He knew he should give it back. But he also liked it very much. He did not know what to do. + +He decided to stay hidden behind the shed. Maybe Mom would find the necklace somewhere else. Maybe she would forget about it. Maybe he could keep it. + +But then he heard Mom cry. She was very upset. She could not find the necklace anywhere. She missed Grandma and she missed the necklace. + +Ben felt very bad. He did not want to make Mom cry. He did not want to be a bad son. He decided to reveal himself and the necklace. + +He came out from behind the shed and said "Mom, I'm sorry. I have your necklace. I found it and I liked it and I took it. But I know it was wrong. Please don't be mad at me." + +Mom was surprised. She saw Ben and the necklace. She was angry and happy at the same time. She was angry that Ben had taken the necklace, but she was happy that he had told the truth. + +She hugged Ben and said "Thank you, Ben, for being honest. I'm glad you have my necklace. It is very pretty, but it is not yours. It is mine. It was a gift from Grandma and it means a lot to me. You can look at it, but you can't keep it. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He understood. He gave the necklace back to Mom. He said "I'm sorry, Mom. I love you. And I love Grandma too." + +Mom smiled. She said "I love you too, Ben. And Grandma loves you too. She would be proud of you for telling the truth. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies. And maybe later we can play hide and seek again. But this time, no more hiding things that are not yours. OK?" + +Ben agreed. He felt better. He had learned a lesson. He had revealed his mistake and he had made Mom happy. He was ready for some cookies and some more fun. +Ben and Mia are playing with blocks. They want to make a big tower. They use many blocks to stack on top of each other. They are careful not to make the tower fall. + +"Look, Mia, our tower is so high!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, it is very high. Can we make it higher?" Mia asks. + +They look for more blocks. They find some small blocks and some big blocks. They think hard. + +"I have an idea, Mia. We can use the small blocks to make a tip for our tower. Like a hat!" Ben says. + +"That is a good idea, Ben. But how do we put the small blocks on the big blocks?" Mia wonders. + +They try to balance the small blocks on the big blocks. But it is hard. The small blocks slip and slide. The tower wobbles. + +"Oh no, Ben, the tower is going to fall!" Mia cries. + +Ben has another idea. He finds a string. He ties the string around the small blocks. He makes a tight knot. + +"Look, Mia, I made a tip with the string. Now the small blocks will not fall. We can put the tip on the tower!" Ben says. + +He lifts the tip with the string. He places it on the top of the tower. The tip fits well. The tower does not wobble. + +"Wow, Ben, you are so smart! Our tower is the highest and the best!" Mia says. + +They clap and cheer. They are happy and proud. They hug each other. They love their tower with the tip. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they saw a big tent with many flowers and chairs. Lily asked Tom, "What is that?" + +Tom said, "That is a marriage. Two people who love each other say 'I do' and then they are married. They wear nice clothes and have a big cake." + +Lily said, "That sounds fun. Can we go and see?" + +Tom said, "OK, but we have to be quiet and polite. We don't know the people who are married." + +They held hands and walked to the tent. They saw a man and a woman in front of a man with a book. The man with the book said, "Do you take this woman to be your wife?" + +The man said, "I do." + +The man with the book said, "Do you take this man to be your husband?" + +The woman said, "I do." + +The man with the book said, "You may kiss the bride." + +The man and the woman kissed and everyone clapped. Lily and Tom clapped too. They thought the man and the woman looked happy. + +Then, the man and the woman walked down the aisle. They saw Lily and Tom and smiled. The woman said, "Hello, little ones. Are you here to celebrate with us?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They were shy, but they liked the woman's voice. She sounded friendly. + +The woman said, "What are your names?" + +Lily said, "I'm Lily and this is Tom. We are friends." + +The woman said, "That's nice. We are friends too. And now we are married. Do you want to come and have some cake with us?" + +Lily and Tom said, "Yes, please!" + +The woman said, "Come on, then. Follow us." + +Lily and Tom followed the woman and the man. They stepped into the tent and saw a big cake with flowers and candles. They also saw many people who smiled and said hello. Lily and Tom felt happy. They liked the marriage. They liked the cake. They liked the friendly people. They liked being friends. +Tom and Ann like to play in the park. They like to slide, swing and run. One day, they see a big hole in the fence. They want to see what is inside. + +They go through the hole and find a lot of old things. There are old cars, old bikes, old toys and old pipes. The pipes are brown and green and smell bad. Tom and Ann think they are rotting. + +Tom and Ann want to play with the old things. They pretend they are driving the old cars and riding the old bikes. They find an old pipe that is long and hollow. They think it is a trumpet. They blow into it and make loud noises. + +But the old pipe is not a trumpet. It is a gas pipe. It has a hole in it and gas is coming out. The gas is dangerous and can make fire. Tom and Ann do not know this. They keep blowing into the pipe and making noises. + +Suddenly, they hear a big boom. The gas has caught fire and made an explosion. The old things are burning and flying in the air. Tom and Ann are scared and run away. They go back through the hole and to the park. They are safe but they are very sorry. They have learned a lesson. They will not play with old things again. They will only play with safe things. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a man in a uniform. He is a soldier. He has a big bag and a hat. + +"Hello, soldier!" Sam says. He waves at the man. "Where are you going?" + +The man smiles and waves back. "I am going to a far place. I have to help other people. They are in trouble." + +"Can we go with you?" Tom asks. He likes the uniform. He thinks it is cool. + +The man shakes his head. "No, you cannot. It is not a place for children. It is a terrible place. There is a lot of noise and hurt and fire. You have to stay here and be safe." + +Sam and Tom feel sad. They do not want the man to go to a terrible place. They want him to be happy and play with them. + +"Will you come back?" Sam asks. + +The man nods. "Yes, I will. I hope soon. You are good boys. You can do something for me. You can be kind and brave and help each other. You can make this place better." + +Sam and Tom agree. They hug the man and say goodbye. They watch him walk away. They wave until they cannot see him anymore. + +They learn a lesson. They learn that some people have to go to terrible places to do good things. They learn that they can be thankful and respectful to them. They learn that they can also do good things in their own place. They learn that they are friends. +Sara and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a snake in the grass. Sara was scared and ran away, but Ben was curious and went closer. + +"Hello, snake," Ben said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The snake looked at Ben and nodded. It was a playful snake who liked to make new friends. It slithered out of the grass and coiled around Ben's arm. + +"Wow, you are so cool and smooth," Ben said. He felt the snake's scales and tickled its head. + +Sara watched from a distance and felt sorry. She wanted to play with Ben and the snake, but she was afraid. She remembered that some snakes could bite and hurt people. + +"Ben, be careful," Sara called. "That snake might be bad." + +Ben shook his head. "No, Sara, this snake is good. It is friendly and gentle. It does not bite me. It likes me." + +He smiled at the snake and the snake smiled back. Ben wished Sara would accept the snake and join them. + +"Please, Sara, come and play with us," Ben said. "The snake is fun and nice. It will not hurt you. It will be your friend, too." + +Sara hesitated. She wanted to trust Ben, but she was still scared. She took a small step towards them and looked at the snake. The snake waved its tail and winked at her. + +Sara felt a little braver. She took another step and reached out her hand. The snake moved closer and touched her hand with its nose. It felt warm and soft. + +Sara smiled. She realized the snake was not bad. It was playful and kind. She accepted the snake and hugged it. + +"Hello, snake," Sara said. "I'm sorry I was afraid of you. You are a good snake. Do you want to play with me?" + +The snake nodded and coiled around Sara's arm. It was happy to have two new friends. Sara and Ben laughed and played with the snake. They had a lot of fun. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a big tunnel made of wood. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go in the tunnel!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, we can't. Mommy said we have to stay where she can see us. The tunnel is too far and too dark. We have to be obedient," Ben said. + +"But it looks fun and exciting. Maybe there are animals or treasures or fairies in the tunnel. Please, Ben, let's go. Just for a little bit," Lily said. + +She pulled Ben's hand and tried to make him go with her. Ben did not want to go. He was scared and he wanted to listen to Mommy. He tried to pull back and say no. + +They pulled and pulled and then they heard a loud crack. The tunnel was old and weak. It broke and fell down. Some pieces of wood hit Ben and Lily. They cried and hurt. + +Mommy heard them and ran to help them. She was very worried and angry. She carried Ben and Lily to the car. She took them to the doctor. The doctor gave them bandages and medicine. He said they were lucky. They could have been hurt more. + +Mommy hugged Ben and Lily and said she loved them. She also said they were naughty and foolish. They should not have gone to the tunnel. They should have been obedient. They said they were sorry and they learned their lesson. They never went to the tunnel again. +Sam and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were spies on a secret mission. They had a radio to talk to each other. Sam hid behind the bushes and Lily hid behind the swing. + +"Sam, do you copy?" Lily said into the radio. + +"Yes, Lily, I copy. What is the mission?" Sam said. + +"We have to escape from the bad guys. They are coming to get us. We have to run to the fence and climb over it. Are you ready?" Lily said. + +"Yes, Lily, I'm ready. Let's go!" Sam said. + +They ran to the fence as fast as they could. But the fence was too high for them. They tried to pull themselves up, but they could not. They heard a loud bark. They turned around and saw a big dog. The dog was angry. It had sharp teeth and a long tail. It ran towards them. + +"Help! Help!" Sam and Lily screamed into the radio. + +But no one heard them. The radio had fallen on the ground and broken. The dog jumped on them and bit them. They felt a lot of pain. They cried and cried. They were dizzy and scared. They could not escape. The bad guys had caught them. The end. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big red strawberry on a plant. They both wanted to eat it. + +"Look, a strawberry!" Anna said. "Can I have it?" + +"No, I saw it first!" Ben said. "It is mine!" + +They both reached for the strawberry. They pulled and pulled. The strawberry came off the plant. But it broke in two. + +"Oh no!" Anna and Ben said. They looked at the broken strawberry. They felt troubled. + +They looked at each other. They did not want to fight. They wanted to be friends. + +"Maybe we can share?" Anna said. "You can have half and I can have half." + +"That is a good idea," Ben said. "Sharing is nice." + +They smiled and gave each other a hug. They each took a piece of the strawberry and ate it. It was sweet and juicy. + +They were happy. They had shared the strawberry. They had shared their friendship. +Ben and Lily were twins who loved to play at the beach. They liked to build sand castles, collect shells, and splash in the water. One day, they saw a big boat on the ocean. They wondered what it was doing there. + +"Let's go and see!" Ben said. He ran towards the boat, not looking where he was going. + +"Wait, Ben!" Lily called. "It's too far and too deep. We have to stay close to Mom and Dad." She followed her brother, trying to catch up. + +But Ben did not listen. He wanted to see the boat up close. He went into the water, where the waves were strong and high. He did not see the big rock that was under the water. He tripped and fell, and the water covered his head. + +Lily saw what happened and screamed. "Help, help! Ben is in trouble!" She waved her arms and shouted. + +Mom and Dad heard her call and ran to the water. They saw Ben struggling to breathe. They quickly pulled him out and wrapped him in a towel. They checked if he was okay. + +"Ben, Ben, are you all right?" Mom asked, hugging him. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I was silly. I wanted to see the boat. I did not listen to Lily. She was right. I should have stayed close to you." Ben said, coughing and crying. + +"It's okay, Ben. We're glad you're safe. But you have to be more careful next time. The ocean can be dangerous. You have to respect it and follow the rules." Dad said, patting his back. + +Lily came and hugged Ben too. "I'm glad you're okay, Ben. I love you. You're my twin. We have to look after each other." She said, smiling. + +"I love you too, Lily. You're my twin. You're very patient and smart. Thank you for calling for help." Ben said, smiling back. + +Mom and Dad smiled too. They were proud of their twins. They learned a valuable lesson that day. They learned to listen, to be careful, and to help each other. They also learned to enjoy the ocean, but not to go too far. +Lily and Ben liked to pretend they were chefs. They had a toy oven in their playroom, where they cooked pretend food for their dolls and teddies. They used plastic plates, cups and spoons to serve their meals. + +One day, Lily wanted to make a cake for Ben's birthday. She found some flour, sugar and eggs in the kitchen and mixed them in a bowl. She poured the batter into a tin and put it in the toy oven. She turned the knob and waited for the cake to bake. + +"Ben, come and see! I made you a cake!" she called. + +Ben ran to the playroom and saw the tin in the oven. He smelled something funny. + +"Lily, what did you do?" he asked. + +"I made you a cake, silly!" she said. + +"But this is not a real oven, Lily. It is a toy oven. It does not work. It is broken. And you used real food, not pretend food. It is making a mess and a bad smell. Mommy and Daddy will be angry." + +Lily looked at the oven and saw smoke coming out of it. She felt scared and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Ben. I did not know. I just wanted to make you happy. I love you, Ben." + +She hugged him and started to cry. + +Ben hugged her back and said, "It's okay, Lily. I love you too. And I'm happy you tried to make me a cake. But next time, let's use pretend food, okay?" + +They heard Mommy and Daddy coming. They quickly took the tin out of the oven and threw it in the trash. They hoped Mommy and Daddy would not notice. They decided to play something else. They pretended they were astronauts and flew to the moon. +Lily and Tom are playing in the kitchen. They want to make a cake for Mom. They have a big bowl, some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. They also have a spoon to stir. + +"Can I stir, Lily?" Tom asks. He likes to stir. + +"OK, Tom. But be careful. Don't spill," Lily says. She cracks an egg and puts it in the bowl. + +Tom stirs the egg and the flour. He stirs fast and hard. He makes a big mess. Some of the mix flies out of the bowl and lands on the floor, on the table, on the wall and on Lily. + +"Tom! Look what you did!" Lily cries. She is angry and sticky. + +"Sorry, Lily. I just wanted to stir," Tom says. He is sad and messy. + +They hear Mom coming. They are scared. They don't want Mom to see the mess. They look around for something to hide it. + +They see some paper and some crayons. They have an idea. + +"Let's make some prints, Lily. We can use the mix as paint," Tom says. + +"Good idea, Tom. We can make prints of our hands, our feet, our faces. We can make prints of anything," Lily says. + +They dip their hands, their feet, their faces in the mix. They press them on the paper. They make many prints. They make prints high and low. They make prints on the paper, on the floor, on the table, on the wall and on each other. + +They are happy. They are proud. They forget about the mess. + +Mom comes in. She sees the prints. She sees the mess. She is shocked. She is speechless. + +"Look, Mom. We made a cake for you. And we made some prints for you. Do you like them?" Lily and Tom say. + +Mom smiles. She hugs them. She loves them. + +"You are very creative, Lily and Tom. But you are also very naughty. Next time, please ask me before you make a cake. And please clean up after you make prints. OK?" Mom says. + +"OK, Mom. We are sorry. We love you," Lily and Tom say. + +They help Mom clean up. They eat some of the cake. They hang some of the prints. They are happy. They are proud. They are loved. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box of soldiers and tanks. They want to play war. + +"Let's make two teams. I am red and you are blue," Lily says. + +"OK. But I want the big tank. It is fair. You have more soldiers," Ben says. + +"No, I want the big tank. It is fair. You have the fast car," Lily says. + +They start to fight. They pull and push the big tank. They yell and cry. They do not share. + +The big tank breaks. It makes a loud noise. The toys fall down. Lily and Ben are sad and scared. + +Mom and Dad come. They are angry. They see the broken tank and the mess. + +"What are you doing? Why are you playing war? War is bad. War hurts. You are not friends. You are naughty," Mom says. + +She takes away the toys. She sends Lily and Ben to their rooms. They have no fun. They have no war. They have no friends. They are sorry. But it is too late. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, Lila got a new toy from her mom. It was a round ball that could bounce and make noises. Lila was very happy and showed her toy to Tom. + +"Look, Tom, I have a new toy! It is round and fun!" Lila said. + +Tom observed the toy and felt envious. He wanted to have a round toy too. He did not have any round toys at home. He only had blocks and cars. He thought Lila was lucky and he was not. + +"Can I play with your toy, Lila?" Tom asked. + +"No, Tom, this is my toy. You have your own toys. Go play with them." Lila said. + +Tom was angry and sad. He did not like Lila's answer. He thought she was mean and selfish. He decided to take her toy when she was not looking. He waited for a chance and then grabbed the ball and ran away. + +"Hey, Tom, give me back my toy! That is not nice!" Lila shouted. + +But Tom did not listen. He ran faster and faster. He did not see where he was going. He did not see the big dog that was barking at him. He did not see the car that was coming. He only saw the round toy in his hands. + +The dog chased Tom and bit his leg. Tom screamed and dropped the ball. The ball rolled into the street. The car hit the ball and made a loud noise. The ball broke into pieces. Tom cried and cried. Lila cried and cried. The mom and the driver came and helped them. They were both hurt and sorry. They lost their toy and their friend. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Ben and Lily liked to play with their toy planes. They pretended to be pilots and flew them around the room. One day, they found a big plane in the garage. It was shiny and red, and had a button that said "start". + +"Wow, look at this plane!" Ben said. "Let's play with it!" + +Lily was not sure. She saw a sign that said "do not touch". She thought it was not a toy, but a real plane. + +"Ben, I don't think we should play with this plane," she said. "It is not ours, and it might be dangerous." + +Ben did not listen. He wanted to see what the plane could do. He climbed inside and pushed the button. The plane made a loud noise and started to move. + +"Ben, stop!" Lily shouted. "Get out of the plane!" + +But Ben did not stop. He was having too much fun. He pushed another button and the plane lifted off the ground. He flew it out of the garage and into the sky. + +"Ben, come back!" Lily cried. She ran after the plane, but it was too fast. She could not catch it. + +Ben did not know how to fly a plane. He did not know how to steer, or how to land. He did not know where he was going, or what to do. He saw clouds, and birds, and other planes. He was scared, but he could not resist the thrill of flying. + +He flew the plane higher and higher, until he reached the sun. The sun was very hot, and it burned the plane. The plane caught fire, and started to fall. Ben screamed, but no one heard him. He crashed into the ground, and the plane exploded. Ben and the plane were gone. + +Lily never saw Ben again. She was very sad, and very sorry. She wished she had stopped Ben from playing with the plane. She wished he had listened to her. She wished he had not been so unusual. +Jill and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see a big tree with purple fruits. The fruits are prunes. Jill and Ben want to eat some prunes. They climb the tree and pick some prunes. + +"Yum, these prunes are sweet and juicy," Jill says. + +"Let's take some more for later," Ben says. + +They fill their pockets with prunes. They do not see Mom coming. Mom is angry. She sees the prunes on the ground and the twins in the tree. + +"Jill and Ben, what are you doing?" Mom shouts. "You are not allowed to pick the prunes. They are not ripe yet. They are for Grandma. She makes jam with them. You are very naughty." + +Jill and Ben are scared. They climb down the tree. They say sorry to Mom. Mom is still angry. She takes the prunes from their pockets. + +"You have to punish for this," Mom says. "You have to help me clean the kitchen. And you have to give some of your toys to the poor kids. And you have to go to bed early. No stories for you tonight." + +Jill and Ben are sad. They do not like to punish. They do not like to clean the kitchen. They do not like to give away their toys. They do not like to go to bed early. They do not like to miss the stories. + +They wish they did not pick the prunes. They wish they listened to Mom. They wish they were cute and good. They hug Mom and say sorry again. Mom hugs them back. She is still angry, but she loves them. She says they can have one story if they behave. Jill and Ben are happy. They promise to behave. They hope Grandma will make some jam for them. They love prunes. But they love Mom more. +Tom and Lily were going to the mall with Mom. They liked the mall because it had many toys and books and games. They also liked to eat ice cream and cookies there. + +On the way to the mall, they had to pass a big street with many cars and buses and trucks. Mom told them to hold her hand and look both ways before they crossed. Tom and Lily did as Mom said, but they were a little worried. The cars and buses and trucks were very loud and fast and they made a lot of smoke. + +"Mom, can we go now?" Tom asked. He wanted to get to the mall quickly. + +"Not yet, Tom. We have to wait for the green light. The green light means we can go. The red light means we have to stop. Do you see the green light?" Mom said. + +Tom looked up and saw a big sign with a red light and a green light. He saw that the red light was on. He shook his head. + +"No, Mom. I see the red light. The red light means we have to stop," he said. + +"Very good, Tom. You are a smart boy. How about you, Lily? Do you see the green light?" Mom said. + +Lily looked up and saw the same sign. She saw that the green light was on. She nodded. + +"Yes, Mom. I see the green light. The green light means we can go," she said. + +"Very good, Lily. You are a smart girl. Now we can go. Hold my hand and look both ways. Let's go to the mall," Mom said. + +Tom and Lily held Mom's hand and looked both ways. They saw that the cars and buses and trucks had stopped. They crossed the big street safely. They were not worried anymore. They were happy. They were going to the mall. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a big box that they used as a car, a boat, or a house. They had a lot of fun with their box. + +One day, they decided to go to the hill and watch the sunset. They dragged their box along the path. It was hard work, but they did not give up. They wanted to see the pretty colors in the sky. + +When they got to the hill, they saw a big tree. It had a hole in its trunk. Lily had an idea. She said to Tom, "Let's see if our box fits in the hole. Maybe we can make a secret hideout." + +Tom agreed. He thought Lily was very clever. They pushed their box towards the hole. But the box was too big. It got stuck. They tried to pull it out, but it did not move. They were sad. They could not see the sunset from the hole. + +Then they heard a voice. It was Mr. Fox, the park ranger. He had seen them from his truck. He said, "What are you doing, kids? You can't put your box in the tree. You might hurt the tree or the animals that live in it. Come on, I'll help you get it out." + +Mr. Fox was strong. He pulled the box out of the hole. He put it in his truck. He said, "I'll take your box to the recycling bin. You can find another one later. But now, you should hurry. The sunset is about to start. It's very beautiful. You don't want to miss it." + +Lily and Tom thanked Mr. Fox. They ran to the top of the hill. They saw the sunset. It was amazing. It had red, orange, yellow, pink, and purple colors. They smiled. They hugged. They were happy. They had learned a lesson. They would not put their box in the tree again. They would find a better place for it. A place where it would fit. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They were gifted at making things with sticks, stones and leaves. One day, they decided to go to the lake and build a boat. They found a big log and some vines and worked hard to tie them together. + +"Look, our boat is ready!" Lily said. "Let's put it in the water and see if it floats." + +They dragged the boat to the edge of the lake and pushed it in. It floated nicely and they were very happy. They took turns to sit on the boat and pretend to sail. + +"Can I have a turn now?" Ben asked. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't go too far," Lily said. + +Ben climbed on the boat and started to paddle with a stick. He saw a duck swimming nearby and wanted to touch it. He leaned over the boat and reached out his hand. + +"Quack!" The duck was scared and pinched Ben's finger with its beak. + +"Ow!" Ben cried. "That hurts!" + +He dropped the stick and the boat drifted away. He was stuck on the boat and couldn't get back to the shore. + +"Lily, help me!" He shouted. + +Lily heard him and ran to the lake. She saw him on the boat and felt sorry for him. + +"Ben, I'm coming!" She said. + +She found another stick and threw it to him. He caught it and used it to paddle back. Lily helped him get off the boat and hugged him. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I shouldn't have tried to touch the duck. It was mean to pinch me, but I scared it first," Ben said. + +"It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you're safe. The duck was just protecting itself. We should be kind to animals and not bother them. They have feelings too," Lily said. + +They learned their lesson and went home. They still liked to play with their boat, but they never tried to touch the ducks again. + +The end. +Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books and more. They keep their toys in a big box in their room. But sometimes they forget to store their toys in the box when they are done playing. Then their room is messy and their mom is not happy. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing with their cars on the floor. They make loud noises and pretend to race. They have fun, but they do not see their mom coming in. Their mom sees the cars all over the floor and steps on one. She says "Ow!" and holds her leg. She looks at Sara and Ben with a frown. + +"Sara, Ben, what is this? Why are your toys not in the box? You know you have to store your toys when you are done playing. Look, I hurt my leg on your car. It is rough and sharp. That is not nice. You have to be careful and tidy." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry. They did not mean to hurt their mom or make her angry. They say "Sorry, mom. We forgot to store our toys. We were having fun. Are you okay? Does your leg hurt a lot?" + +Their mom sighs and says "I'm okay, thank you. But my leg is sore and red. I need a band-aid. And you need to store your toys right now. Then you can help me make some cookies. How does that sound?" + +Sara and Ben nod and say "Okay, mom. We will store our toys. And we will help you make cookies. We love you, mom." + +Their mom smiles and says "I love you too, Sara and Ben. Now, let's go to the kitchen and get a band-aid and some cookie dough." +Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But after a while, they started to feel tired and thirsty. + +"Mommy, can we have some juice?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. Why don't you and Max go to the kitchen and order some juice from Daddy?" Mommy said. + +Lily and Max liked to order juice from Daddy. He always pretended to be a waiter and made them laugh. They ran to the kitchen and saw Daddy washing some dishes. + +"Hello, welcome to Daddy's Cafe. What can I get for you today?" Daddy said with a smile. + +"I want apple juice, please," Lily said. + +"I want orange juice, please," Max said. + +"Coming right up. Do you want your juice in a mug or a cup?" Daddy asked. + +"A mug, a mug!" Lily and Max said together. They liked to drink from mugs because they felt big and cozy. + +"Okay, here you go. One apple juice in a mug for Lily, and one orange juice in a mug for Max. Enjoy your drink and have a nice day," Daddy said. He gave them each a mug of juice and a straw. + +"Thank you, Daddy. You are the best waiter ever," Lily and Max said. They sipped their juice and felt happy and refreshed. + +They took their mugs back to the living room and continued to play with their toys. They were not tired anymore. They were having a great day. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to gather flowers and make crowns for each other. They pretended to be a king and a queen of a fairy land. + +But then, Tom came along. He was older and bigger than them. He saw their crowns and wanted to have one. He said, "Give me your crown, Lily. It is mine now. You are too little to be a queen." + +Lily was scared and sad. She said, "No, Tom. This is my crown. I made it with Ben. You can make your own crown with other flowers." + +Tom did not listen. He grabbed Lily's crown and ran away. He laughed and said, "Ha ha, I am the king now. You are nothing." + +Ben was angry and brave. He said, "Tom, you are mean and bad. Give back Lily's crown. You are not a king. You are a bully." + +He ran after Tom and tried to get the crown back. They fought and pushed each other. The crown fell on the ground and broke. The flowers were scattered and crushed. + +Lily and Ben cried. They lost their crown and their game. Tom was not happy either. He had no crown and no friends. + +A grown-up came and saw what happened. She was serious and stern. She said, "Tom, what did you do? You hurt Lily and Ben and ruined their crown. You have to say sorry and help them make a new one." + +Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "I am sorry, Lily and Ben. I was wrong and selfish. I should not have taken your crown. Can you forgive me and be my friends?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were kind and forgiving. They said, "We forgive you, Tom. But you have to be nice and share. We can make a new crown together and play with you." + +They gathered more flowers and made a new crown. They took turns to wear it and pretend to be a king or a queen. They had fun and played nicely. They learned to respect and care for each other. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big truck go by. The truck has a big tank on it. The tank has a word on it: GAS. + +"What is gas?" Lily asks Tom. + +"Gas is what makes the truck go," Tom says. "The truck needs gas to move." + +"Where does the gas come from?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe from a gas station." + +They decide to follow the truck. They run after it. They want to see the gas station. They think it will be interesting. + +The truck stops at a gas station. The driver gets out. He puts a hose in the tank. He fills the tank with gas. + +Lily and Tom watch. They see the gas meter go up. They hear the gas make a sound. They smell the gas. It is strong. + +"Wow, gas is interesting," Lily says. + +"Yes, it is," Tom says. "But we should not touch it. It can be dangerous." + +They nod. They are smart. They stay away from the gas. They wave to the driver. He waves back. He finishes filling the tank. He gets in the truck. He drives away. + +Lily and Tom go back to their homes. They tell their parents about the gas. Their parents are proud of them. They learned something new. They had fun. They were safe. +One day, a girl named Mia found a flute in her toy box. She liked the flute very much. She wanted to play it and make music. She blew into the flute, but nothing happened. She tried again, but still nothing happened. She felt sad and confused. + +She went to her mom and showed her the flute. "Mom, why does the flute not make music?" she asked. Her mom looked at the flute and smiled. "This is not a real flute, Mia. It is a toy flute. It does not have holes or keys. It is just for pretend," she explained. + +Mia felt disappointed. She wanted a real flute. She wanted to make music like her mom, who played the piano. She asked her mom, "Can I have a real flute, please?" Her mom shook her head. "A real flute is very hard to play, Mia. You need to learn a lot of things before you can play it. Maybe when you are older, you can have a real flute," she said. + +Mia did not give up. She wanted to play the flute now. She thought of a plan. She went to her friend Sam, who lived next door. Sam had a lot of toys, and he was very helpful. She asked him, "Sam, do you have a real flute?" Sam nodded. He had a real flute that his dad gave him. He did not play it much, because he liked to play with cars and trucks. He said, "Yes, I have a real flute. Do you want to see it?" + +Mia was very happy. She said, "Yes, please. Can I try to play it?" Sam agreed. He took out his flute and gave it to Mia. He showed her how to hold it and how to blow into it. He said, "You have to cover the holes with your fingers and press the keys. Then you can make different sounds." Mia tried to do what Sam said. She covered the holes and pressed the keys. She blew into the flute, and something happened. She made a sound. It was not a very good sound, but it was a sound. She felt proud and excited. She said, "Look, Sam, I can play the flute!" Sam smiled and clapped. He said, "Good job, Mia. You are very smart. Do you want to play some more?" Mia nodded. She said, "Yes, please. Thank you, Sam. You are very helpful." They played the flute together and had fun. Mia was very happy. She had a real flute and a good friend. +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a white ball in the park. It is big and round and soft. They both want the ball. + +"Can I have the ball?" Tom asks. + +"No, it is mine!" Sue says. + +They pull the ball from each other. They are angry. They do not share. + +A dog comes to the park. It sees the white ball. It thinks the ball is a bone. It runs to the ball. It bites the ball. It steals the ball. + +"Hey, that is our ball!" Tom and Sue shout. + +They chase the dog. The dog is fast. It runs away with the ball. + +Tom and Sue are sad. They lose the ball. They look at each other. They see their lips. Their lips are red. They are red from pulling the ball. + +They feel sorry. They hug each other. + +"Sorry, Tom. I was mean. You can have the ball next time." Sue says. + +"Sorry, Sue. I was mean too. You can have the ball first." Tom says. + +They are friends again. They smile. They look for another toy. They find a yellow car. They share the car. They are happy. +Anna was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. One day, she found a big box in the garage. She opened it and saw many old things inside. She saw a book, a hat, a ball, and a rag. She picked up the rag and saw that it had a face on it. It looked like a doll, but very dirty and torn. + +"Hello, rag," Anna said. "Do you want to be my friend?" + +The rag did not speak. Anna was sad. She wanted the rag to speak to her. She tried to make the rag happy. She put the hat on its head, and read the book to it. She played with the ball and threw it to the rag. But the rag still did not speak. + +Anna was about to give up, when she heard a voice. + +"Thank you, Anna," the voice said. "You are very kind to me." + +Anna looked around. She saw no one. Then she realized that the voice came from the rag. + +"Are you speaking to me?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, I am," the rag said. "I am a magic rag. I can speak, but only to someone who is nice to me. You are the first person who ever cared for me. You made me feel loved." + +Anna was very happy. She hugged the rag and said, "I love you, too, rag. You are my best friend." + +They talked and laughed for a long time. Anna learned that the rag had many stories to tell. The rag learned that Anna had many dreams to share. They became good friends and had many adventures together. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to others, even if they look different or old. You may find a true friend in them. +Tommy loved to gaze at the stars at night. He dreamed of flying in a rocket to see them up close. He had many books and toys about rockets and space, but his room was very messy. He never put them away when he was done playing. + +One night, his mom told him to clean his room before bedtime. She said he could not gaze at the stars until he did. Tommy did not want to miss the stars, but he also did not want to clean his room. He thought it was too hard and too boring. He tried to hide his toys under his bed and in his closet, but his mom saw them and told him to do it properly. + +Tommy was sad and angry. He wished he had a rocket to fly away from his mom and his room. He looked out the window and saw a bright light in the sky. It was a shooting star! He quickly made a wish: "Please, please, let me have a rocket to go to the stars!" + +Suddenly, he heard a loud noise outside. He ran to the window and saw a big, shiny rocket in his backyard. It had a door and a window and a sign that said "Tommy's Rocket". He could not believe his eyes. He ran downstairs and opened the door. Inside, he saw a seat, a steering wheel, and many buttons and lights. He felt a voice in his head that said "Welcome, Tommy. I am your rocket. I came to take you to the stars. Are you ready?" + +Tommy was amazed and excited. He forgot about his mom and his room and his toys. He jumped into the seat and put on a helmet and a belt. He said "Yes, I am ready! Let's go!" The rocket said "Hold on tight!" and lifted off into the air. Tommy looked out the window and saw his house, his street, his town, and his planet getting smaller and smaller. He saw the moon, the sun, and the stars getting bigger and bigger. He smiled and said "Wow, this is awesome! Thank you, rocket!" + +The rocket said "You're welcome, Tommy. I'm glad you like it. But remember, this is only a wish. It will not last forever. You have to go back soon. And when you do, you have to clean your room and listen to your mom. They love you and want you to be happy and safe. Do you understand?" + +Tommy nodded and said "Yes, I understand. But can we stay a little longer? Please, please, please?" + +The rocket said "OK, but only a little longer. And then you have to go back and be a good boy. Deal?" + +Tommy said "Deal!" and hugged the rocket. He gazed at the stars and felt happy. He had the best wish ever. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many colorful things in the park. They see green grass, blue sky, yellow flowers and red birds. + +One day, they find a big rainbow in the sky. They are very happy. They run to the rainbow. They want to touch it. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Lily says. "It has so many colors!" + +"Yes, it is so pretty!" Max says. "I wonder what it feels like!" + +They reach the end of the rainbow. They see a pot of gold. They are very surprised. + +"Look, there is gold!" Max says. "We are rich!" + +"Maybe the rainbow gave us the gold!" Lily says. "Maybe it is a magic rainbow!" + +They hug each other. They are very happy. They want to thank the rainbow. + +"Thank you, rainbow!" Lily says. "You are very nice!" + +"Thank you, rainbow!" Max says. "You are very cool!" + +They look at the rainbow. They see it smile. They are very happy. They kiss the rainbow. The rainbow kisses them back. + +They feel a warm and soft feeling. They feel the colors of the rainbow. They feel love. + +They kiss each other. They are very happy. They are friends. They love the rainbow. The rainbow loves them. +One day, a big fire started in the forest. The animals were scared and ran away from the flames. But some animals were trapped by the fire and could not escape. They cried for help. + +"Help, help! We are stuck in the fire!" they shouted. + +The other animals heard their cries and felt sorry for them. They decided to unite and help them. They formed a line and passed water from the river to the fire. They worked hard and fast to put out the fire. + +"Thank you, thank you! You saved us!" the trapped animals said. + +The other animals were happy and proud. They hugged and cheered. + +"You are welcome! We are glad you are safe!" they said. + +They learned that by uniting, they could face any emergency and help each other. They also learned to be honest and not blame each other for the fire. They realized that the fire was an accident and that they all made mistakes sometimes. They became good friends and lived in peace in the forest. +Tom and Jen like to play with their bikes. They go fast and do tricks. They think they are powerful. One day, they see a big hill. They want to go down the hill on their bikes. + +They do not listen to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad say the hill is too steep and dangerous. They say they could get hurt. Tom and Jen do not care. They sneak out and go to the hill. + +They go down the hill very fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and shout. They do not see the rock in the road. Tom hits the rock and falls off his bike. He scrapes his knee and elbow. He cries and bleeds. Jen tries to stop her bike, but she is too fast. She crashes into Tom and falls off her bike too. She bumps her head and hurts her arm. She cries and bleeds too. + +Mom and Dad hear the cries and run to the hill. They see Tom and Jen on the ground. They are scared and angry. They pick them up and take them home. They clean their wounds and put bandages on them. They say they are lucky they are not worse. They say they are not powerful, they are foolish. They say they have to stay in bed and no more bikes for a week. Tom and Jen are sad and sorry. They wish they had listened to Mom and Dad. They learn their lesson. The end. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They like to make towers and walls and bridges. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They try to make a pattern with the blocks. A pattern is when you put the same things in a row or a circle or a square. + +"Look, Lily, I made a pattern with the red and blue blocks. Red, blue, red, blue, red, blue. Do you like it?" Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, I like it. It is very pretty. Can I make a pattern with the yellow and green blocks? Yellow, green, yellow, green, yellow, green." Lily says. + +"Sure, Lily, you can make a pattern with the yellow and green blocks. Let's put our patterns next to each other. Then we have a big pattern." Tom says. + +They put their patterns next to each other. They are happy with their big pattern. They smile and clap their hands. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is raining outside. The rain is very strong and fast. It makes the window wet. It makes the floor wet. It makes the blocks wet. + +"Oh no, the rain is making our blocks wet. Our pattern is getting wet. It is not pretty anymore. It is messy." Lily says. + +"I don't like the rain. It is ruining our pattern. It is not fun anymore. It is sad." Tom says. + +They look at their wet blocks. They are not happy. They want the rain to stop. They want their pattern to be dry. They want to play with their blocks again. + +But the rain does not stop. It keeps raining and raining. The blocks get wetter and wetter. The pattern gets messier and messier. The pattern ends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her soft teddy bear and her favorite thing to do was to order her toys in a line. One day, Lily's mom took her to the candy store. + +Lily saw a big jar of colorful gummy bears and she wanted to order them all. Her mom said she could only choose a few. Lily picked out the red ones and put them in a bag. + +On the way home, Lily asked her mom to weigh the bag of gummy bears. Her mom said they were very heavy. Lily was happy because she loved heavy things. + +When they got home, Lily opened the bag of gummy bears and ate too many. She got a tummy ache and had to go to the hospital. The doctor said she ate too many and now she was sick. + +Lily learned that it's not always good to order too much and eat too much candy. She felt sad and wished she could go back in time and only order a little bit. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird that loved to imagine. It would sit on a branch and think about all the places it could go and all the things it could see. One day, the little bird saw a big, scary cat. It knew it had to fly away, but its handle was broken! It couldn't fly very well. + +The little bird started to panic. It didn't want to get caught by the cat. Suddenly, it remembered something its mom had told it. She said that if it ever needed to fly away quickly, it should try to be graceful. The little bird didn't know what that meant, but it decided to give it a try. + +With all its might, the little bird flapped its wings and tried to be as graceful as it could. And wouldn't you know it, the cat was so surprised by how graceful the little bird was that it just stood there, watching in amazement. The little bird flew away safely, and it knew that it had learned an important lesson. From that day on, it always made sure its handle was in good shape and practiced being graceful whenever it could. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray stuffed elephant named Ellie. Ellie was Lily's favorite toy because she was so comfortable to cuddle with. + +One day, Lily and Ellie went to the park to play. They saw a big dog who started to bark loudly. Lily got scared and started to scream. "Don't be afraid," said a kind lady who was walking her own dog. "He's friendly and just wants to say hello." + +Lily felt better and stopped screaming. "Thank you," she said to the lady. "You're welcome," the lady replied with a smile. Lily and Ellie played with the friendly dog and had a great time at the park. From then on, Lily wasn't afraid of big dogs anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because his mom invited his friends over for his birthday party. Timmy loved playing with his friends and eating cake. + +But when Timmy woke up on the day of his party, he didn't feel well. His mom used a thermometer to check his temperature and found out he had a fever. Timmy was sad because he didn't want to miss his party. + +His mom said not to worry and called his friends' parents to invite them to come over to play with Timmy another day. Timmy was happy again because he knew he would get better soon and could still have fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who she loved to play with. One day, Lily was feeling very sad and miserable. She didn't want to play with Max or anyone else. + +Max noticed that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily didn't want to talk about it at first, but Max was a good friend and listened to her. Lily finally talked about how she was feeling and Max helped her feel better. + +From then on, Lily knew that she could always talk to her friend Max when she was feeling sad or miserable. They continued to play together and have fun every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat named Max. Max loved to eat and sleep all day long. One day, Max's owner decided to measure Max's weight. Max didn't like this and ran away. + +As Max was running, he saw a little mouse named Timmy. Max thought Timmy looked tasty and chased after him. But Timmy was too quick and ran into a hole in the wall. Max couldn't fit through the hole because he was too fat. + +Max realized that being fat wasn't helping him catch his prey. He decided to exercise and eat healthier food like fruits and vegetables. Max lost weight and became faster. He even became friends with Timmy and they lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the space outside his burrow. One day, Benny saw a butterfly and he chased it all around. But then, Benny got tired and sat down to relax in the grass. + +As Benny lay there, he saw a little bug crawling towards him. Benny got scared and thought the bug might hurt him. But then he saw that the bug was harmless and just wanted to say hello. Benny felt happy and made a new friend. + +Benny and the bug played together in the space, running and jumping and having fun. When it was time for the bug to go home, Benny said goodbye and went back to his burrow. He felt so happy and relaxed after his fun day with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily lost Teddy at the park. She looked everywhere but couldn't find him. She started to weep because she was so sad. + +Lily's mom saw her weeping and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about Teddy. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we'll find him. True friends always come back to us." They searched the park again and finally found Teddy hiding in the wild flowers. + +Lily was so happy to have Teddy back. She hugged him tight and said, "I love you, Teddy. You're my best friend." Teddy smiled because he knew he would always be there for Lily whenever she needed him. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. In the castle, there was a princess who loved to serve tea to her friends. She had a special tea set that she used to make the tea just right. + +One day, a knight came to the castle and told the princess that there was a law that said she couldn't serve tea anymore. The princess was very sad because she loved to make her friends happy with her tea. + +The knight saw how serious the princess was, and he decided to help her. He went to the king and asked if the law could be changed. The king thought about it and decided that the princess could still serve tea to her friends as long as she followed some new rules. + +The princess was so happy that she could still serve tea to her friends. She thanked the knight for helping her and they all had a big tea party at the castle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, playful rhinoceros named Remy. Remy loved to run and jump around in the grass. One day, Remy was playing with his friend, a little bird named Bella. Bella said, "Remy, let's hurry and go play in the river!" + +Remy was excited to go play in the river with Bella. He ran as fast as he could, but his big body made it hard for him to move quickly. Bella flew ahead of him and said, "Come on, Remy! Hurry up!" + +Remy tried his best to hurry, but he was too big and slow. Bella waited for him and said, "It's okay, Remy. You don't have to hurry. We can take our time and enjoy the day." Remy smiled and thanked Bella for being such a good friend. They continued on to the river and had a fun day playing in the water together. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went on a trip with her family. They were going to visit her grandma who lived far away. They all got in the car and started driving. After a while, Lily asked, "When will we arrive at grandma's house?" Her mom replied, "We will be there soon, just be patient." + +As they drove, they saw a turkey on the side of the road. Lily said, "Look, a turkey!" Her dad said, "Yes, it's a big bird. But we can't stop to see it, we need to keep going." + +When they finally arrived at grandma's house, Lily was so happy to see her. Grandma was very wealthy and had a big house with lots of toys for Lily to play with. But then, Lily saw that her cousin Jack was there too. Jack always took her toys and never played nicely with her. Lily was upset and said to her mom, "I don't like Jack, he's mean." Her mom replied, "Just try to be nice to him, we're all family here." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very naughty and always did bad things. One day, Timmy decided to play with his toys in the bathtub. He splashed and played so much that the water overflowed and made a big mess. + +Timmy's mom got very angry and scolded him. Timmy felt sad and wanted his mom to forgive him. But his mom was still angry and didn't forgive him. Timmy went to bed feeling sad. + +The next day, Timmy woke up and saw that his mom was very thin and weak. He asked her what happened and she told him that she was sick because she was too angry and didn't forgive him. Timmy felt very bad and wished he could take back what he did. But it was too late. Timmy learned that it's important to say sorry and ask for forgiveness when we do something wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. Tommy loved to tell jokes, even if they weren't very funny. One day, Tommy told a joke to his friend Billy. Billy laughed so hard that he fell off his chair! + +Tommy was so happy that he decided to tell another joke. But this time, it was a dangerous joke. He said something mean about Billy's family. Billy didn't like that and he told Tommy to say sorry. + +Tommy didn't want to say sorry, so he ran away. Later that day, Tommy's mom found him crying in his room. She asked him what was wrong and Tommy said he felt bad for what he did. His mom told him to pray to make things better. + +But it was too late. Billy never wanted to be friends with Tommy again. Tommy learned that jokes can be funny, but they can also be hurtful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bike with pedals that she loved to ride. One day, she went for a ride in the park and saw a very intelligent dog. The dog could do tricks like sit and stay. Lily wanted to play with the dog, so she called out to him, "Come here, doggy!" The dog came running towards her and she was so happy. They played together for a while and then Lily got back on her bike and rode away. From that day on, Lily always looked for the intelligent dog whenever she went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to go on adventures with his family. One day, they went on a trip to the beach. Tim was so excited to play in the sand and swim in the ocean. + +When they arrived at the beach, Tim's dad had to unpack the car. Tim helped by carrying some of the bags to the stage where they were staying. The stage was a big house by the beach that they rented for their vacation. + +After they unpacked, Tim ran to the beach to play. He saw that there were lots of toys available for him to use. He played with a ball and a bucket and shovel. He even made a sandcastle with his mom. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She saw a big oak tree and went to play under it. Suddenly, she saw a boy sliding down the slide. + +Lily said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" + +The boy said, "My name is Max. Do you want to slide with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please!" and they slid down the slide together. Max was a bit careless and almost fell off the slide. But Lily caught him and they both laughed. + +After they finished sliding, Lily said, "Thanks for playing with me, Max. Let's be friends!" And they both went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a special pillow that she loved to sleep with every night. One day, Lily's mommy asked her if she wanted to go on a picnic. Lily was so excited and said, "Yes, please!" + +Before they left, Lily's mommy told her to grab her pillow so she could take it with her. Lily asked, "Can my pillow come too?" Her mommy said, "Of course, it's safe to bring it with us." + +When they got to the park, they found a cozy spot under a big tree. Lily laid down on her pillow and said, "This is so comfy." Her mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you brought it with us." They had a yummy picnic and enjoyed the beautiful day together. When it was time to go home, Lily hugged her pillow and said, "Thank you for coming with us, pillow." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet cat named Mittens. Mittens was very thin because she didn't like to eat her cat food. + +One day, Timmy and Mittens were playing outside when they saw a big bird appear in the sky. "Wow, Mittens! Look at the bird! It's so big!" said Timmy. + +Mittens looked up and meowed, "I see it, but my brain doesn't understand why it's up there." + +Timmy laughed and said, "It's okay, Mittens. Sometimes things appear that we don't understand. But we can still enjoy looking at them!" + +And so, Timmy and Mittens continued to watch the big bird fly high in the sky, enjoying the simple pleasure of its appearance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet cat named Mittens. Mittens was very soft and fluffy, and Lily loved to pet her. + +One day, Lily and Mittens were playing in the yard when they heard a loud noise. "What's that noise?" asked Lily. "I don't know," said Mittens. + +Suddenly, Lily's mommy came outside and said, "Don't worry, it's just the phone ringing. We're safe here." Lily and Mittens were relieved and continued to play happily in the yard. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird named Sunny. Sunny was very famous because he could soar high up in the sky. One day, Sunny met a little girl named Lily. Lily said, "Wow, you are so cool! Can you teach me how to soar like you?" + +Sunny replied, "Sure, I can teach you! It's easy, just flap your wings and fly up high!" So, Sunny taught Lily how to fly and they had a lot of fun together. But one day, while they were flying, a big storm came and the wind was very strong. Sunny and Lily tried to fly back home, but the wind was too strong and they got blown away. + +Sunny tried his best to fly, but he couldn't do it. He said to Lily, "I'm sorry, I can't fly anymore. You have to go without me." Lily cried and said, "No, I won't leave you!" But Sunny said, "It's okay, you have to go. I'll always be with you in your heart." And with that, Sunny closed his eyes and stopped moving. Lily was very sad, but she remembered Sunny's words and knew that he would always be with her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spicy food. He would add spicy sauce to everything he ate, even his ice cream! + +One day, Timmy's mom bought a new jar of spicy sauce. She put a label on it that said "VERY SPICY". Timmy was so excited to try it! + +He added the spicy sauce to his mac and cheese, but it was too spicy for him to eat. Timmy learned that sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad. From then on, he only added a little bit of spicy sauce to his food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures of her family. One day, Lily's big sister, Emily, came into the room and started bossing her around. + +"Give me your toys, Lily!" Emily said. + +"No, they're mine!" Lily replied. + +Emily got angry and slapped Lily on the arm. Lily started crying and ran out of the room. She went to her bedroom and sat on her bed, looking up at the ceiling. + +"Why did Emily have to be so mean?" Lily thought to herself. + +Just then, Emily came into the room and said sorry for being bossy and hitting Lily. They hugged and played with Lily's toys together, happy once again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends went on an adventurous walk in the forest. They followed a path that led them to a big tree. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a threat! A big bear was coming towards them. Tim knew he had to lead his friends to safety. He quickly grabbed their hands and ran away from the bear. They ran and ran until they were safe. + +After the scary adventure, Tim and his friends were happy to be back home. They talked about how brave Tim was for leading them to safety. Tim felt proud of himself and knew he would always be there to protect his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved playing with his friends on their planet. One day, they were playing hide-and-seek when Teddy couldn't find his best friend, Bunny. Teddy looked and looked, but Bunny was nowhere to be found. + +Teddy started to worry and feel sad. He asked his other friends if they had seen Bunny, but they hadn't. Teddy felt persistent and kept looking for Bunny all over the planet. Finally, he found Bunny hiding behind a tree. Bunny had been scared to come out because of a loud noise they heard earlier. + +Teddy comforted Bunny and told him that everything was okay. They went back to playing with their friends, but Teddy made sure to stay close to Bunny and keep him safe. From then on, Teddy always made sure to look out for his friends and keep them comforted when they were scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play by the sea. One day, he saw a big whale swimming in the water. He was so excited and ran to tell his mom. + +"Mommy, mommy, I saw a whale!" Timmy exclaimed. + +His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Timmy. But we need to make sure our beach is tidy so the whale feels welcome." + +Timmy and his mom started picking up all the trash on the beach. They worked hard until the beach was clean and tidy. Then, they saw the whale swimming closer and closer. + +The whale came up to the shore and said, "Thank you for making the beach tidy. I feel very welcome here." + +Timmy was so happy that he helped make the whale feel welcome. From that day on, Timmy and his mom always made sure the beach was tidy so the whale would come back and say hello. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a big tree with roots sticking out of the ground. + +Lily's mommy came outside and asked, "What are you looking at, Lily?" + +"I'm observing the big tree with roots," Lily replied. + +Her mommy smiled and said, "You're so thoughtful, Lily. Would you like to help me plant some flowers?" + +Lily nodded her head and together they planted colorful flowers around the tree. Lily was happy to help her mommy and loved seeing the pretty flowers grow. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted to ride a taxi. She asked her mommy to take her for a ride, but mommy said no. So, Lily went outside and saw a taxi waiting. She got inside and said to the driver, "I want to ride." + +The taxi started moving, and Lily was happy. But then, the taxi driver started driving too fast. Lily got scared and asked him to slow down, but he didn't listen. Suddenly, the taxi crashed into a tree. + +Lily was hurt and couldn't move. She was scared and crying. Someone called an ambulance, but it was too late. Lily didn't make it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big wardrobe in his room. His mom always told him to keep it organized, but he never listened. One day, Timmy was playing and accidentally knocked over the wardrobe. It fell on him and hurt his leg. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and came running. "What happened, Timmy?" she asked. "I hurt my leg," Timmy said. "Can you heal it, Mommy?" + +Timmy's mom picked him up and took him to the doctor. The doctor said Timmy's leg was broken and put a cast on it. When they got home, Timmy's mom helped him get comfortable in bed. "I'm sorry I didn't listen about the wardrobe," Timmy said. "It's okay," his mom said. "We can organize it together when your leg heals." + +Timmy smiled and felt better knowing his mom would help him. From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mom and kept his wardrobe organized. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to put the dishes in the dishwasher. Lily was obedient and did as she was told. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy took her to the store to buy some treats. Lily wanted to buy everything she saw, but her mommy reminded her that they only had a little bit of money to spend. + +Lily learned that it's important to be obedient and to not waste money. She was happy that she got to help her mommy and that they could still have a fun day together without spending too much money. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old and people called her elderly. Today, she went to the park to sit on a bench and watch the children play. Some kids came up to her and started to tease her. They were not being nice. The old lady felt sad and asked them to stop. The kids felt bad and said sorry. They learned that teasing is not kind. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved rockets more than anything. One day, he saw a big rocket in the store. "Mommy, can we buy that rocket?" he asked. "No, Timmy. You have too many toys already. You're spoiled," his mom replied. + +Timmy was sad but he didn't give up. He saved his money and finally bought the rocket. He held it tightly and ran outside to play with it. "Look, Mommy! I'm holding my rocket!" he shouted. + +Suddenly, a bird flew by and knocked the rocket out of Timmy's hand. "Oh no! My rocket!" Timmy cried. But then, his mom said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can fix it together." And they did. Timmy was very happy and he hugged his mom. "Thank you for helping me hold my rocket, Mommy," he said. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends went to the park to play. They saw a big net and decided to play catch with it. They threw the ball back and forth, but the ball got stuck in the net. They tried to get it out but they couldn't. + +Suddenly, a man came over and said he could help them get the ball out of the net. The man had a funny smile and Timmy thought he looked fake. The man told Timmy and his friends to follow him to his truck. Timmy felt scared, but he followed the man anyway. + +When they got to the truck, the man gave Timmy a book to read. Timmy loved to read, so he sat down and started to read the book. The man then got the ball out of the net and gave it back to Timmy and his friends. Timmy was happy they got the ball back, but he was also happy because he got to read a new book. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little bird named Pip. Pip had a friend named Sammy, who was a curious rabbit. One day, while they were playing, Sammy saw a hole in the ground and asked Pip what it was. + +Pip said, "That's a hole, Sammy. It's like a tunnel in the ground." + +Sammy wanted to know more, so he asked, "Can we dive into the hole?" + +Pip thought for a moment and said, "I don't think that's a good idea, Sammy. It might be too deep." + +But Sammy was too curious, so he dove into the hole. It turned out to be a very deep hole, and Sammy couldn't get out. Pip had to be very clever and think of a way to rescue his friend. Finally, he found a long stick and used it to help Sammy climb out of the hole. + +From then on, Sammy learned to be more careful and listen to Pip's advice. And Pip learned that sometimes it's important to take risks and be brave, just like Sammy did when he dove into the hole. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and listen to the sound of the birds outside. One day, Lily was playing with her blocks when she heard a strange sound coming from outside. She wondered what it could be. + +Lily went to the window and looked outside, but she was confused because she couldn't see anything making the sound. She asked her mommy, "What is that sound?" Her mommy told her it was just the wind blowing through the trees. Lily wasn't scared anymore, but she still wondered why the wind made that sound. + +From that day on, Lily loved listening to the sound of the wind and would often wonder how it made the trees sway back and forth. She was no longer confused, but instead curious about the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Max. Max loved to sleep all day and night. One day, Max saw a beautiful rose and wanted to play with it. Max said to the rose, "Can I play with you?" The rose replied, "Yes, you can play with me." + +Max was happy and played with the rose all day. But at night, Max got tired and wanted to sleep. Max said to the rose, "Can I sleep with you?" The rose replied, "No, I cannot accept that. I need to sleep too." + +Max got angry and said, "I don't like you anymore!" and went to sleep. The next day, Max woke up and saw that the rose had wilted and died. Max felt sad and realized that he should have been more careful and kind to the rose. From that day on, Max promised to always be kind and never be lazy again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play at the park. He would run around and laugh with his friends. One day, he saw a big slide and wanted to try it. He climbed up to the top and slid down really fast. It was so much fun! + +After playing, Timmy's mom took him to get some ice cream. Timmy loved ice cream. He got a big scoop of chocolate cream. It was so yummy! He ate it really fast. + +Timmy and his friends also liked to play games. They would race to see who was the fastest. Sometimes, they would be very competitive and try to win. But they always had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy was very selfish. He always wanted to play with all the toys and never shared with his friends. One day, Timmy had to decide whether to share his favorite toy with his friend or keep it all to himself. + +Timmy thought about it for a while and decided to keep the toy. His friend was sad and went home. Later that day, Timmy went outside to play and saw that his other friends were playing with their toys together. Timmy felt left out and sad because he didn't have anyone to play with. + +The next day, Timmy's friends didn't want to play with him anymore because he was always selfish and never shared. Timmy realized that he made a mistake and wished he had shared his toy with his friend. From that day on, Timmy learned to share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who lived in a big house. He was very kind and loved to wave at all the children who passed by his house. One day, a little girl named Lily walked by and the old man waved at her. She smiled and waved back. + +The next day, Lily was walking by the old man's house again when she saw something strange. There was a zigzag line on the ground in front of the old man's house. She wondered what it was for, but didn't ask the old man because she was shy. + +The following day, Lily walked by the old man's house again and saw that the zigzag line was still there. But this time, the old man was outside with a big smile on his face. He asked Lily if she wanted to play a game with him. She said yes and the old man explained that they were going to play a game called "Follow the Zigzag Line". They had so much fun playing the game together and Lily realized that the zigzag line was there for a reason. She was happy that she got to spend time with the kind old man. From that day on, Lily would always wave at the old man when she walked by his house. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures in the forest near his house. One day, while exploring, he found a treasure chest. It was incredible! He couldn't believe his eyes. + +Timmy decided to open the chest, but it was locked. He tried and tried, but he couldn't get it open. Suddenly, he heard a voice behind him. It was his friend, Billy. + +"What are you doing, Timmy?" Billy asked. + +"I found a treasure chest, but it's locked. Can you help me open it?" Timmy replied. + +Billy tried to open the chest, but he couldn't either. They decided to separate and look for something to open the chest with. After a while, Timmy found a key and they rushed back to the treasure chest. The key fit perfectly and they opened the chest. Inside, they found an incredible amount of gold coins and jewels. They were so happy and decided to share the treasure. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a penny in his pocket. It was very shiny and he loved it very much. One day, he went to the park to play. While he was playing, he saw a thick stick on the ground. He picked it up and started to play with it. Suddenly, the stick snapped in half! + +Timmy was sad because he liked the stick. A little girl saw him and asked, "What happened?" Timmy replied, "The stick snapped." The little girl said, "That's okay, I have a thick stick at my house. Let's go get it!" So, they went to the little girl's house and she gave Timmy a new stick to play with. + +Timmy was happy again and he gave the little girl his shiny penny as a thank you. The little girl was very happy and said, "Wow, this penny is so shiny!" Timmy replied, "I know, I love it very much." And they both went back to playing with their sticks. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy cook on the stove. One day, Lily's mommy was cooking soup on the stove. The stove was very hot and had a long handle. + +Lily wanted to help her mommy, so she leaned over the stove to see the soup. But she leaned too far and her dress caught on fire! "Mommy! Mommy!" she cried. "My dress is on fire!" + +Her mommy quickly put out the fire, but poor Lily was badly burned. She had to go to the hospital and stay there for a long time. She learned a very important lesson that day - to never lean over the stove. +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 bracelet on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Sarah. + +"Look, Sarah! I see a pretty bracelet!" said Lily. + +Sarah replied, "Wow, that's so pretty! Where did you find it?" + +Lily said, "I see it on the ground over there. Do you think it's yours?" + +Sarah shook her head and said, "No, it's not mine. But it's so pretty. You should keep it." + +Lily smiled and put the pretty bracelet on her wrist. She was so happy to have found it. From that day on, she never took it off and always remembered the day she saw it in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a family of ducks. They lived by a pond and loved to swim and play all day. One day, Mama Duck told her ducklings that it was time to go to bed. The little ones refused to go to sleep because they wanted to keep playing. + +Mama Duck said, "It's time to rest now. You can play more tomorrow." + +The little ducks said, "But we're not tired!" + +Mama Duck replied, "Even if you're not tired, it's important to rest so you can have energy for tomorrow." + +The little ducks finally calmed down and went to sleep. They dreamed of swimming and playing with their family the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to help his mommy with the dishes. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Timmy was happy to help, so he put all the dishes in the dishwasher. + +Suddenly, the dishwasher made a loud noise. "Oh no!" cried Timmy. "What's wrong with the dishwasher?" His mommy came to check and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. It's just drying the dishes." + +After a little while, the dishwasher stopped making noise and Timmy's mommy opened it. All the dishes were clean and dry! "Good job, Timmy," she said. "You're such a big helper." Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself for helping his mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big leg and he was very proud of it. One day, Timmy's mother took him to the market to sell some apples. Timmy was excited to help his mother sell the apples. + +As they were selling the apples, a man approached them and asked, "How much for the apples?" Timmy's mother replied, "Two dollars for a bag." The man said, "I only have one dollar." Timmy looked at his mother and said, "Mommy, can we sell it for one dollar? I want the man to have some apples too." + +Timmy's mother smiled and said, "Of course, Timmy. I am proud of you for being so kind." They sold the man a bag of apples for one dollar and Timmy felt very happy. From that day on, Timmy always helped his mother sell apples at the market and he was always proud of his big leg. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very tired because he had been playing all day. He lay down in his bed and closed his eyes. Suddenly, Max felt a tickle in his nose and he sneezed so loud that his buckle collar fell off! Max looked around and saw his collar on the floor. He picked it up with his mouth and buckled it back on. Then, he went back to sleep and dreamed of chasing balls in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to make a pretty picture for her mommy's birthday. So, she asked her mommy for some scissors to prepare the paper. Her mommy gave her the scissors and showed her how to use them safely. + +Lily started to cut the paper and made a beautiful picture. Her mommy was very proud of her for being so independent and doing it all by herself. Lily was happy to give her mommy the picture as a birthday present. + +The moral of the story is that if you ask for help when you need it and prepare yourself, you can do anything you want to do. And always be safe when using scissors! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look at the flowers. One day, she saw a snake slithering by. It was a different snake than she had ever seen before. + +Lily was scared at first, but then she remembered what her mommy had told her about snakes. She knew not to touch it and to stay away. The snake turned its head and looked at Lily, but then it went on its way. + +Lily was happy that she saw a snake, even though it was different. She ran back to her mommy to tell her all about it. From that day on, Lily loved to look for different animals outside and always remembered to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, soft mattress that she loved to sleep on every night. One day, her friend Jack came over to play. + +"Wow, Lily! Your mattress is so big and soft. I wish I had one like it," said Jack. + +"I know, it's my favorite thing in my room. It's very valuable to me," replied Lily. + +Jack looked around the room and noticed that Lily's family had many nice things. "You're so lucky, Lily. Your family is very rich," he said. + +Lily didn't understand what Jack meant by "rich". "What does that mean?" she asked. + +"It means you have a lot of nice things and can buy anything you want," explained Jack. + +Lily thought about what Jack said and realized that even though she had nice things, they weren't as important as her family and friends. "I don't care about being rich. I just value my family and friends," she said. + +Jack smiled and agreed with Lily. They continued to play and have fun together, realizing that true happiness doesn't come from material things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the garden and collect leaves with her rake. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help rake the leaves. It was a difficult task for Lily, but she tried her best. + +As she was raking, the wind started to blow and it made her shiver. "Mommy, it's cold!" Lily said. "Yes, it is chilly outside. Let's finish up quickly and go inside," Mommy replied. + +Lily continued to rake the leaves, but her hands were getting colder and colder. Finally, they finished and went inside to warm up. "That was hard work, but we did it together," Mommy said. "Yes, we did it!" Lily replied with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emma. Emma had a pretty watch that Lily liked to look at. One day, Lily asked Emma if she could wear the watch. Emma said no because Lily was spoiled and always wanted things that weren't hers. + +Lily felt sad and went to her room. She decided to play with her toy soldiers. She made them march around her room. Suddenly, Emma came in and said sorry for not sharing her watch. Lily smiled and they played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest near her house. One day, she saw an unusual animal. It was a big, brown bear. + +Lily said, "Hello Mr. Bear, can I play with you?" + +The bear said, "Yes, you can play with me. Let's play hide and seek!" + +Lily and the bear played hide and seek in the forest. They had so much fun. When it was time to go home, the bear said, "Goodbye Lily, let's play again tomorrow!" + +Lily was so happy to have a new friend in the forest. She went home and told her mommy all about her unusual adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the hospital because he had a bad cold. Timmy was confused and didn't understand why they had to go to the hospital. + +When they got to the hospital, Timmy saw lots of people walking around in white coats. He asked his mom, "What's going on? Why are we here?" His mom explained that they were at the hospital to see a doctor who could help Timmy feel better. + +While they were waiting to see the doctor, Timmy started to misbehave. He was running around and knocking over chairs. His mom said, "Timmy, you need to behave in the hospital. We don't want to disturb the other people who are here." Timmy listened to his mom and tried to be good. + +Finally, they saw the doctor and he gave Timmy some medicine to help him feel better. Timmy was happy that he was going to get better soon. He said to his mom, "I'm glad we came to the hospital. The doctor helped me feel better. I will behave next time we come here." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a post with a sign that said "Keep Off the Grass". She didn't understand why she couldn't play on the grass, but she obeyed the sign and played on the sidewalk instead. + +As she was playing, Lily saw a man walking his dog. The dog was pulling on the leash and the man was having a hard time controlling him. Lily's friend, Sarah, said "That dog is going to hurt someone if he doesn't change his behavior." Lily didn't know what behavior meant, but she nodded her head in agreement. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends were playing on the grass when the same dog came running towards them. Lily remembered what Sarah had said earlier and quickly ran to the sidewalk. The dog didn't hurt anyone, but Lily realized that sometimes rules are there for a reason and it's important to obey them. From then on, Lily always made sure to read the signs and follow the rules. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy dog named Max. Max loved to nap in the sun all day. One day, Max's owner took him for a walk in the park. Max saw a squirrel and tried to point it out to his owner. But his owner didn't see the squirrel because it was too high up in a tree. So, Max went back to napping in the sun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who loved to play the violin. He played it every day and it made him very happy. One day, the old man got sick and he knew that he was going to die soon. + +Before he died, the old man asked his family to bury him with his violin. They did as he asked and buried him with his violin. + +Many years later, a little boy was playing in the park and he found an old violin buried in the ground. He took it home and showed it to his mom. She was surprised to see such an old violin and decided to take it to an expert to see if it was worth anything. + +The expert told them that the violin was very valuable and that it belonged to an old man who had been buried with it many years ago. The little boy was sad to hear this but he was happy to know that he had found something special. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her class and always went to school with her best friend, a hairy teddy bear named Teddy. One day, while they were playing, Teddy fell and broke his leg. Lily was very sad because Teddy was her favorite toy. + +Lily's mom saw how sad she was and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about Teddy's broken leg. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can repair Teddy's leg." Lily was happy to hear that, but she didn't know what "repair" meant. + +The next day, Lily's mom took Teddy to the toy hospital. Lily was excited to see Teddy again, but she was also nervous because she didn't know if Teddy would be okay. When they got to the toy hospital, the doctor said, "Don't worry, we can repair Teddy's leg." Lily was happy to hear that because she remembered her mom saying the same thing. + +After a few hours, Teddy was all fixed up and as good as new. Lily was so happy that she hugged Teddy tightly. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful with Teddy so he wouldn't break again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved taking baths with her rubber duckies. One day, Lily's mom told her to be obedient and not to play with the soap. + +Lily replied, "Okay mommy, I won't play with the soap." But as soon as her mom left the bathroom, Lily couldn't resist playing with the soap. She started to make bubbles and then slipped on the soap. + +"Ouch!" cried Lily. Her mom came running back into the bathroom and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I slipped on the soap, but I'm okay now." From that day on, Lily remembered to be obedient and not to play with the soap in the bathtub. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Tim's mom asked him to clean up his toys, but Tim didn't want to. He said, "I can't manage to clean up my toys, Mom. It's too hard!" + +Later that day, Tim and his mom went to the park. Tim saw a big sign that said "Do not climb on the rocks." But Tim didn't listen. He climbed the rocks anyway. His mom told him it was a terrible idea, but Tim didn't listen. + +Suddenly, Tim slipped and fell off the rocks. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. Tim's mom was very sad and wished Tim had listened to her. From that day on, Tim learned to always listen to his mom and to manage his toys and his actions better. +Once upon a time, a happy airplane named Bluey was flying to the airport. Bluey loved to fly and see the world. But, suddenly, Bluey's engine stopped working and it started to spin in the sky. Bluey was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, a thoughtful bird named Tweetie saw Bluey and flew to help. Tweetie told Bluey to use its wings to glide down safely to the airport. Bluey listened and was able to land safely. + +At the airport, Bluey's mechanic friends fixed its engine and Bluey was happy again. Bluey and Tweetie became good friends and flew together often. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to eat sausages. One day, Spot's owner gave him a big, juicy sausage. Spot was so happy and ate it all up. + +After eating the sausage, Spot felt very dirty. He decided to go to the river and wash himself. But the river was very scary, and Spot was afraid to go in. + +Spot tried to wash himself with the grass, but it didn't work. He still felt dirty. So, he went back to his owner's house. But his owner was very angry because Spot had made a mess on the carpet. + +Spot was very sad and scared. He didn't know what to do. So, he ran away from home. He never found another sausage to eat, and he was always dirty. In the end, Spot became very sick and passed away. 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, Lily's friend Tom brought a big melon to share with everyone. They all took turns eating it and it was very yummy. + +After they finished, Lily suggested they play a game. "Let's play hide and seek!" she said. "I'm very competitive, so I want to be the one who counts first." + +Tom and the others agreed and they all ran to hide. Lily counted to ten and then started looking for her friends. She found them all very quickly, except for Tom. He was very good at hiding and it took Lily a long time to find him. + +When she finally did, Tom came out of his hiding spot and they all laughed and had fun. They ate more melon and played more games until it was time to go home. Lily went to bed that night with a big smile on her face, happy to have such great friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a loyal dog named Spot. The farmer and Spot did everything together. They fed the cows, milked the goats, and collected eggs from the chickens. + +One day, the farmer needed to borrow a shovel from his neighbor. He asked Spot to come with him. Spot was happy to help. They walked to the neighbor's house and asked to borrow the shovel. The neighbor said yes and gave them the shovel. + +The farmer and Spot used the shovel to dig a hole for a new apple tree. They worked hard all day until the hole was big enough. The farmer was happy to have such a loyal dog like Spot to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and put them in her special drawer. One day, Lily's mom told her that she had a surprise for her. Lily was so excited and asked, "What is it?" + +Her mom said, "It's a big box with a number on it. It's for you to keep all your drawings in." + +Lily was proud of her special drawer, but now she had a big box to keep even more drawings in. She couldn't wait to fill it up with all her beautiful pictures. And from that day on, Lily's drawings were always safe and sound in her special box. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to see the world. One day, she saw an enormous tree in the park and decided to climb it. + +As she climbed higher and higher, she promised herself that she wouldn't be scared. When she reached the top, she looked out at the world and felt very proud. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and Lily got scared. She promised herself that she would be careful and hold on tight. She made it back down safely and felt very happy. From that day on, she promised to always be brave and explore the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick flowers in the fair garden. One day, she went for a walk with her mommy. Suddenly, Lily saw a shiny shoe on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found a shoe!" said Lily. + +"That's a nice shoe, Lily. Let's try to find the owner," replied her mommy. + +They walked around the fair park, asking everyone if they had lost a shoe. Finally, they found a little boy who was missing a shoe. He was very happy to get it back. + +"Thank you for finding my shoe," said the little boy. + +Lily smiled and said, "I like to pick things up and help people." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big itch on her arm that made her feel miserable. She tried to scratch it, but it wouldn't go away. + +One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a big puddle on the ground and Lily wanted to step in it. Her mommy said no because she didn't want her to get her shoes wet. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw a butterfly flying near her. She forgot all about her itch and started to chase the butterfly. She ran and ran until she was tired. When she stopped, she realized that her itch was gone. She was happy again and thanked the butterfly for making her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dress up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily's mom told her to go to her cabinet and pick out a normal outfit for school. + +Lily went to her cabinet and found a dress that she loved. She ran back to her mom and said, "Mommy, can I wear this pretty dress to school today?" + +Her mom replied, "No, Lily. You need to wear a normal outfit to school today." + +Lily was sad, but she listened to her mom and picked out a normal outfit. As she walked to school, she saw her friend wearing a beautiful dress. Lily started to feel jealous, but then she remembered what her mom said. + +She realized that it's important to listen to her mom and follow the rules. Lily learned that sometimes, what we want isn't always what's best for us. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily went to bed after her mommy read her a sweet story. But then, she remembered she forgot to unpack her favorite toy from her bag. + +Lily got out of bed and went to her bag. She found her toy and unpacked it. She played with it for a little bit, but then she got sleepy again. She put her toy away and went back to bed. + +The night was quiet and peaceful. Lily slept soundly with her sweet dreams. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. Suddenly, a bad man came and stole her toy. Lily felt very sad and miserable. + +Then, a big storm came and everyone had to go home. Lily went home with her mommy and told her what happened. Her mommy hugged her and said they would go buy a new toy tomorrow. + +The next day, they went to the store and bought a new toy. Lily felt happy again and forgot about the bad man who stole her toy. She played with her new toy and had fun with her friends at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things, like pretty rocks and shiny buttons. One day, she went to the store with her mommy and saw a big basket of oranges. They looked so yummy and orange was her favorite color. + +Lily asked her mommy if she could have one and her mommy said yes. She picked out the biggest and juiciest orange she could find. When they got home, Lily peeled her orange and it smelled amazing. She took a big bite and it tasted even better than it smelled. + +Lily decided that she wanted to collect oranges too. So, every time she went to the store with her mommy, she picked out a new orange to add to her collection. Her collection grew bigger and bigger and she felt very proud of it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat rice, especially the black kind. One day, Timmy's mom came into the kitchen and asked him to help her cook the rice. + +"Timmy, can you help me work in the kitchen?" asked his mom. + +"Yes, mommy!" said Timmy excitedly. + +Timmy and his mom worked together to cook the black rice. They poured the rice into a pot and added water. Then they turned on the stove and waited for the rice to cook. + +After a little while, the rice was ready. Timmy's mom scooped some onto a plate for Timmy to eat. "Yum!" said Timmy, as he took a bite. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to help his mom work in the kitchen and cook black rice together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her crayons. One day, she found a very special crayon. It was red and very powerful. + +Lily decided to draw a big red flower with her powerful crayon. She stood up on her chair to reach the top of the paper. Suddenly, her little brother came into the room. + +He said, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm drawing a big red flower with my powerful crayon," Lily said. + +Her brother wanted to draw too, so Lily gave him a green crayon. They both stood up on their chairs and drew together. They had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pen. One day, he found a pen that was very dirty. It was covered in dust and dirt. Timmy wanted to use it, but it was too dirty. He decided to polish it with a cloth. After polishing it, the pen looked shiny and new. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom made some spicy soup for dinner. Timmy tasted it and it was too spicy for him. He asked his mom to make it less spicy. His mom added some water to the soup and it became less spicy. Timmy was happy and ate all his soup. After dinner, Timmy went to his room and drew a picture with his newly polished pen. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to come inside in one minute. But Lily didn't listen and kept playing. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came outside and saw that Lily was still playing. She felt guilty for not listening to her mom. So, her mom told her to tie her shoes and come inside. But Lily was too busy playing and didn't want to stop. + +Later that day, Lily got hurt while playing and had to go to the hospital. Her mom was very sad and wished Lily had listened to her. From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and never forgot to tie her shoes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a big sun rise in the sky. "Wow, the sun is so pretty," she said. + +Suddenly, she saw a naughty rabbit running around her garden. "Hey rabbit, stop!" she shouted. But the rabbit didn't listen and started to eat all the vegetables in her garden. "Oh no, my vegetables!" cried Lily. + +She went to her mom and told her what happened. "Don't worry, we will put a strip of fence around the garden to keep the rabbit out," her mom said. So, they put up a fence and the rabbit couldn't get in anymore. + +Lily was happy that her garden was safe again. She went back outside and saw that the sun was still rising higher in the sky. "The sun is so ordinary, but my garden is special," she said with a smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to march around the house with his toy drum. He would raise his drumsticks high in the air and make a loud noise. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that he was a very smart boy. This made Timmy very happy. He felt proud of himself and marched around the house even more. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home with a surprise. He had bought Timmy a new drum! Timmy was so excited that he raised his hands up in the air and jumped around. He couldn't wait to play his new drum and show everyone how smart he was. + +From that day on, Timmy practiced every day and became even smarter at playing the drum. He would march around the house with his new drum and raise his drumsticks high in the air. Everyone could hear his loud and happy beats. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Benny. He loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny lost his favorite carrot and he couldn't find it anywhere. He searched high and low, but it was nowhere to be seen. + +Benny was sad and his lip started to quiver. His friends noticed and asked him what was wrong. Benny told them about his lost carrot and how he couldn't find it. His friends were cheerful and decided to help him search for it. + +They searched all over the field and finally found the carrot under a bush. Benny was so happy and grateful to his friends for helping him. He learned that it's always good to ask for help when you need it and that friends are always there to lend a hand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy to play. While they were there, they heard some music. Lily said, "Mommy, what's that sound?" Her mommy said, "It's music, Lily. It's like singing but with instruments." + +Lily listened to the music and started to dance. She said, "I like this music, mommy. It's strong and makes me want to move." Her mommy said, "Yes, it's a strong beat. It makes me want to dance too." + +After dancing for a while, they got thirsty. They went to a nearby ice cream truck and bought some ice cream. Lily tasted her ice cream and said, "Mommy, this ice cream is yummy! It tastes like strawberries." Her mommy said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. I think it tastes like vanilla." They finished their ice cream and went home, happy and full. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was playing outside when he fell and hurt his lip. He started to cry and his mom came running over. + +"Are you okay, Tim?" his mom asked. + +"No, my lip hurts," Tim said. + +"Don't worry, I'll make it all better. I'll put a band-aid on it and it will heal soon," his mom said. + +Tim was a very patient boy and waited for his lip to heal. After a few days, he was all better and back to playing outside with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird with a red wing. The bird was very happy and loved to fly around in the sky. One day, the little bird met a big bird who whispered to him, "I know a secret place where you can find lots of food." + +The little bird was very excited and followed the big bird to the secret place. But when they got there, the big bird suddenly turned mean and tried to eat the little bird! The little bird was scared and didn't know what to do. + +But then, the little bird remembered something his mom had told him. She said, "If you ever get in trouble, just use your red wing to fly away as fast as you can." So, the little bird spread his red wing and flew away as fast as he could. He was safe and happy to be back in the sky again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a nest high up in a tree. One day, Tweety saw his bird friends swimming in a pond. Tweety was envious of his friends because he couldn't swim. + +Tweety asked his friend, "Can you teach me how to swim?" His friend replied, "Sure, I can show you how to paddle your wings in the water." Tweety was excited to learn how to swim. + +After a few tries, Tweety finally learned how to swim. He was so happy and proud of himself. From that day on, Tweety would swim with his friends every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she heard a noise coming from the nearby pond. She went to investigate and found a little bird that had fallen in the water and was struggling to swim. + +Lily knew she had to save the little bird, so she carefully picked it up and brought it back to her house. She put the bird in a pretty box with some soft blankets and gave it some food and water. + +The little bird was very grateful and started to sing a pretty song. Lily was so happy that she was able to save the little bird and give it a safe and comfortable home. From that day on, the little bird would sing a beautiful song every morning, and Lily would smile and feel happy knowing she had helped save a life. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go to the park with his mommy and play on the swings. One day, Timmy's mommy told him they were going to have a special dinner. Timmy was excited and asked what they were going to eat. His mommy said they were going to have brown meat. + +When they got home, Timmy's mommy started to cook the brown meat. She put it in the oven to load. Timmy could smell the yummy meat cooking and his tummy started to rumble. While they waited, Timmy's mommy told him a story about a little pig who went on an adventure. + +Finally, the meat was ready and Timmy's mommy took it out of the oven. She cut it into little pieces and put it on Timmy's plate. Timmy took a bite and it was delicious! He was so happy that he got to eat the yummy brown meat. Timmy's mommy smiled and said, "I told you it was going to be a special dinner." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bicycle every day. Lily's mom always said that riding a bicycle was healthy for her. + +One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came to her house. Timmy said, "I don't want to ride my bicycle, I want to watch TV." Lily said, "But my mom said riding a bicycle is healthy for us." + +Timmy said, "I don't care, I want to watch TV." Lily thought for a moment and said, "Let's ride our bicycles to the park and then we can watch TV when we come back." + +So, they rode their bicycles to the park and had a lot of fun. When they came back, they watched TV together. Lily felt happy that she convinced Timmy to ride their bicycles. She learned that it's important to stay healthy and have fun at the same time. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to play in the park and climb trees. One day, he found a shiny acorn on the ground. He was so happy! He wondered where it came from and decided to keep it as a treasure. + +As Sammy was playing, he met his friend, a bunny named Benny. Benny saw the acorn and asked Sammy if he could play with it too. Sammy was happy to share his treasure with his friend. They played with the acorn all day, rolling it and hiding it in the grass. + +When it was time to go home, Sammy and Benny said goodbye and promised to play again soon. Sammy went to bed that night feeling very happy. He wondered how many more treasures he would find in the park tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved planes and dreamed of flying high in the sky. One day, Lily and her family went to the airport to watch the planes take off and land. She saw a big plane with a reliable engine and was amazed. + +Lily wanted to touch the plane, but her mom said it was too dangerous. So, Lily just looked at it and imagined what it would be like to fly in it. She saw the people getting on and off the plane and wondered where they were going. + +As they left the airport, Lily waved goodbye to the plane and said, "I hope you have a safe journey!" She knew that the plane was reliable and would take the people to their destination safely. Lily went home with a big smile on her face, dreaming of the day she could touch a plane and fly high in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy was a very busy squirrel. He liked to run around and play with his friends. One day, Sammy found a big acorn on the ground. He was so happy and he wanted to take it home to show his family. But then, he heard his mommy calling him for dinner. So, Sammy had to leave the acorn behind and go home. + +The next day, Sammy went back to where he found the acorn. But it was gone! He looked all around, but he couldn't find it. Sammy was very sad. He wished he had taken the acorn with him when he had the chance. From then on, Sammy learned to never leave something important behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and he wanted to eat something good. He asked his mommy for the menu, but she said they didn't have a menu at home. Timmy was sad. + +Suddenly, his tummy rumbled and he felt very tired. He asked his mommy if they could go to a restaurant. His mommy said yes and they went to a restaurant. They looked at the menu and Timmy saw his favorite food, chicken nuggets. He was so happy! + +After they ate, they went outside and saw a parade. The people in the parade were marching and playing music. Timmy was so excited and he asked his mommy if they could march too. His mommy said yes and they marched along with the parade. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes when we are tired and hungry, we just need to ask for help. And if we are lucky, we might even get to march in a parade! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and her favorite was a teddy bear. One day, Lily went outside to play but it started to rain. She ran back inside and sat on her chair. But her chair was dirty! So, she got a cloth and cleaned it. + +Lily then decided to play with her teddy bear again. She pressed a button on its tummy and it started to sing a song. But suddenly, the song paused! Lily didn't know what to do. She tried pressing the button again but it still wouldn't work. Then, she remembered that sometimes things just need a little rest. So, she paused the song and waited for a few minutes. And guess what? The song started playing again! Lily was so happy and hugged her teddy bear tightly. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to bathe in the river because it was so hot outside. One day, while Jerry was bathing, he saw a letter floating in the water. The letter was from Jerry's friend, the monkey. The monkey wrote to Jerry that he was coming to visit him soon. Jerry was so happy that he jumped out of the water and ran around in circles. Jerry couldn't wait for his friend to come and play with him. +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 told her that they were going to have a special day on Sunday. + +Lily was very excited and asked her mommy what they were going to do. Her mommy said they were going to invite all of their family over for a big lunch. Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to see her cousins and grandparents. + +On Sunday, Lily's family came over and they all had a big lunch together. After they ate, they played games and had fun. But then, Lily noticed that her shirt was feeling tight. She told her mommy and they both laughed because they had eaten so much food. + +Lily learned that when you invite people over, it's important to have enough food for everyone. And sometimes, you might eat so much that your clothes feel tight! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she heard a beautiful sound. It was the sound of an angel singing. Lily was so happy to hear the angel's voice. + +The angel told Lily to always be kind to others and to help those in need. Lily promised to do so. + +One day, Lily saw a wild animal in the garden. She was scared and wanted to run away. But she remembered what the angel had said about being kind. So, she slowly approached the animal and offered it some food. The animal was no longer wild and became her friend. + +Lily learned that being kind and helpful to others can make a big difference. She knew that the angel was watching over her and was proud of her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and they found a lost puppy. "Look mommy, I found a puppy!" Lily exclaimed. Her mommy was very alert and knew they needed to find the puppy's owner. + +They searched around the neighborhood and finally found a tutor who recognized the puppy. "Thank you for being so alert and finding my puppy," the tutor said to Lily and her mommy. "You're welcome," they replied happily. + +As they walked back home, Lily's mommy told her how important it was to always be aware of your surroundings and help others when you can. Lily felt proud that she helped find the lost puppy and promised to always be alert and helpful. From that day on, she made sure to keep her eyes open and help anyone she could. +Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max had a sad face because he lost his paw. One day, Max met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Why are you sad, Max?" + +"I lost my paw," Max replied. + +Lily said, "Let's march to the park together. Maybe we can find your paw there." + +Max and Lily marched to the park. They looked everywhere for Max's paw. Suddenly, they heard a bark. It was Max's friend, Spot. Spot had Max's paw in his mouth. + +Max was so happy to have his paw back. He licked Spot's face to say thank you. Lily and Max marched back home together, happy and smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Lily's mommy asked her what she wanted for lunch. Lily said she wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Her mommy said, "Okay, I will make that for you." + +While her mommy was making the sandwich, Lily played with Mittens. She asked Mittens if he wanted some of her sandwich. Mittens meowed in reply, which meant he did want some. + +When the sandwich was ready, Lily's mommy gave it to her. Lily took a big bite and said, "Yummy!" Her mommy asked if she wanted anything else to eat, but Lily said no. She was happy with her order. +Once upon a time, there was an old ranch in the countryside. It was a big place with lots of animals like cows, horses, and chickens. One day, a little girl named Lily came to visit the ranch. + +"Welcome to my ranch," said the old man who owned the place. "Would you like to see the animals?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily, excitedly. + +As they walked around the ranch, Lily saw a big cow that was stuck in the mud. She wanted to help, but she was too small. The old man saw her sad face and said, "Don't worry, we'll get her out." + +Together, they pulled the cow out of the mud and back onto solid ground. Lily felt happy that she could help, and the old man was happy too. "Thank you for your help," he said. "You're always welcome to come back to the ranch." + +From that day on, Lily visited the ranch often and helped with the animals. She loved spending time there and always felt welcome. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety was very wise and always made good choices. One day, Tweety promised to meet his friend at the big tree in the forest. + +Tweety flew through the forest and saw a big, scary cat. The cat wanted to eat Tweety for lunch! But Tweety was too wise to be caught by the cat. + +Tweety kept flying until he reached the big tree. His friend was waiting there, just like he promised. Tweety was happy that he kept his promise and was safe from the cat. From that day on, Tweety always remembered to be wise and keep his promises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her ice cube in her glass of water. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, don't play with your ice cube for too long. It will melt and make a mess." + +Lily thought it was interesting that her ice cube could melt. She asked her mommy, "Why does the ice cube melt?" Her mommy explained, "When the ice cube gets warm, it turns into water. That's why it melts." + +Lily learned that everything has a time limit. She knew that if she played with her ice cube for too long, it would melt and make a mess. She learned to listen to her mommy and not to waste things. The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of our things and not waste them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very smart and could do many things. He loved to play with his toys and make things with his hands. + +One day, Timmy's mom gave him a big box. Inside the box was a lot of paper and some special tools. Timmy's mom told him that it was a file and that it could help him make things even better. + +Timmy was so excited to use his new file. He worked hard and made a beautiful toy for his friend's birthday. His friend was so happy and said that Timmy was gifted. Timmy felt very proud and knew that he could do anything he put his mind to. +Once upon a time, there was an old soldier. He had a big pointy sword and a shiny helmet. The old soldier lived in a castle on a hill. One day, a mean dragon came to the castle and started to breathe fire. The old soldier tried to fight the dragon with his sword, but it was too strong. + +The old soldier knew he needed help, so he ran down the hill to the village. He saw a little boy and pointed to the dragon. The boy was scared, but he knew he had to help the old soldier. The boy found some water and put out the dragon's fire. The old soldier was so happy and gave the boy a big hug. + +From that day on, the old soldier and the boy were friends. They would play together and talk about their adventures. The old soldier was no longer alone and the boy had a new friend. They both knew that if they ever had trouble again, they could count on each other. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to smell good and wore perfume every day. One day, she went to school and forgot to put on her perfume. She felt embarrassed because she thought everyone would notice. + +During class, the teacher asked Lily to display her drawing on the board. She was nervous but did it anyway. After class, Lily's friend came up to her and said, "You don't need perfume to smell good, Lily. You always smell nice to me!" + +Lily felt happy and not embarrassed anymore. She realized that her friend liked her for who she was, not just because of the perfume she wore. From then on, Lily didn't worry so much about wearing perfume, but still liked to smell nice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and swing on the swing. One day, she went to pick some apples from the tree in her backyard. She saw a big, juicy apple and picked it. It looked so delicious that she couldn't wait to take a bite. + +But just as she was about to take a bite, she saw a little bird sitting on a branch. The bird looked hungry and sad. Lily realized that the bird might be hungry and need the apple more than she did. So, she decided to give the apple to the bird. + +The bird chirped happily and ate the apple. Lily felt happy too, knowing that she had helped someone in need. She learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. From that day on, Lily always shared her things with others and felt happy doing so. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He had a rare toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his car. He met a new friend named Johnny, who also had a toy car. Johnny's car was old and broken, but he still loved it very much. + +Timmy and Johnny played together for a while, but then Timmy noticed that Johnny was sad. He asked him why he was sad, and Johnny said that he wanted a new toy car like Timmy's. Timmy thought about it for a moment and then decided to do something kind. He offered to pay for a new toy car for Johnny so that he could have one too. + +Johnny was so happy and grateful that he hugged Timmy. Timmy felt happy too because he knew he had done something good for his friend. From that day on, Timmy and Johnny played together every day with their toy cars. Timmy learned that it's important to share and help others, even if it means giving up something rare or special to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite thing, a teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily went to the park with Mr. Snuggles and met a boy named Max. Max also had a favorite thing, a toy car. + +Lily and Max started to play together, but Max accidentally broke Mr. Snuggles. Lily was very sad and started to cry. Max felt bad and promised to fix Mr. Snuggles for Lily. He was very compassionate and knew how much Mr. Snuggles meant to her. + +Max went home and fixed Mr. Snuggles. He brought him back to the park and gave him to Lily. Lily was very happy and thanked Max for being so kind. From then on, Lily and Max were good friends and played together every day with their favorite things. +Once upon a time, there was a sleepy person. They were very tired and wanted to take a nap. But they forgot their teddy bear! So they asked their friend to bring it to them. + +Their friend was happy to help and went to find the teddy bear. They looked everywhere, but they couldn't find it. Finally, they saw it on a shelf and brought it back to the sleepy person. + +The sleepy person was so happy to see their teddy bear. They hugged it tightly and fell asleep right away. Their friend smiled and knew they did a good thing by bringing the teddy bear to their sleepy friend. +Once upon a time, there was a patient little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to hear stories before bed every night. His mom would read him a storybook and he would listen carefully until the end. + +One night, Timmy's mom couldn't find his favorite storybook. Timmy was sad and asked his mom if the story was over. His mom said no, but they would have to find a new story to read. + +Timmy was patient and waited while his mom looked for a new storybook. Finally, she found one and started reading. Timmy was happy again and listened to the story until the very end. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a round ball that she loved to play with every day. One day, she accidentally threw the ball into a locked room. She tried to open the door, but it wouldn't budge. + +Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. She asked her mom for help, but her mom was busy cooking. So, Lily decided to find a way to unlock the door herself. She looked around and found a key on the floor. She tried the key on the door and it worked! + +But when she went inside the room, she found a big slow snail blocking her way to the ball. Lily didn't want to hurt the snail, so she carefully lifted it up and moved it to the side. She finally got her ball back and was very happy. From that day on, she made sure to keep the room unlocked so she could play with her ball whenever she wanted. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to school and learning new things. One day, she came home from school and her mom asked her how her day was. + +Lily said, "Mommy, I had a brilliant day at school today! We got to study about animals and I learned that a giraffe has a long neck." + +Her mom was so proud of her and said, "Wow Lily, that's amazing! Did you pass your test?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, I did! I got an A+ on my animal test." + +Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "I knew you could do it, Lily! Keep studying and learning new things every day." And Lily went to bed that night feeling happy and proud of herself. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily loved to play in her backyard. She had many toys to play with, but she always wanted more. One day, her mother gave her a small shovel and a bucket. Lily was not very happy with these toys because she thought they were not useful. + +One day, a big storm came and blew away all of Lily's toys. She was very sad and cried a lot. Her mother told her to settle down and look around the backyard. Lily saw that the shovel and bucket were the only toys left. She started to use them to make sandcastles and dig holes. + +Lily realized that the shovel and bucket were very useful after all. She learned that it is not always good to want more and more toys. Sometimes, the things we already have are the most valuable. From that day on, Lily was very happy playing with her shovel and bucket in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy some food. They got a big cart to put all the food in. + +While they were walking around the store, Lily saw a shiny toy that she really wanted. Her mom said no, but Lily really wanted it. She decided to pray for it. She closed her eyes and said a little prayer in her head. + +After they finished shopping, they went to the checkout. The cashier said that their total was a lot of money. Lily's mom was worried, but then the cashier said that they had a brilliant idea. They could use some coupons to save money! Lily was so happy and grateful that she said a little prayer of thanks in her head. They paid for their food and went home with their cart full of groceries. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, he accidentally knocked it off the table and it broke into tiny pieces. Timmy was sad because he knew his toy car was fragile and couldn't be fixed. + +His mom saw that he was sad and decided to cheer him up by making some whipped cream. She put some cream in a bowl and used a whisk to whip it until it became fluffy. Timmy loved watching the cream change shape and texture. + +After they finished making the whipped cream, Timmy's mom started to make dinner. She was cooking some chicken on the stove and accidentally left it on for too long. The chicken started to burn and smoke filled the kitchen. Timmy's mom quickly turned off the stove and opened the windows to let the smoke out. Timmy was scared by the smoke and hugged his mom tightly. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong robot. The robot was mighty and could lift heavy things. One day, the robot went to a city made of copper. The city was shiny and bright. The robot saw a small house made of copper and wanted to play with it. The robot picked up the house and accidentally destroyed it. The owner of the house was sad, but the robot didn't mean to hurt it. The robot said sorry and helped the owner build a new house. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures in the forest near her house. One day, she met a little bunny who was lost. + +"Hello, little bunny," said Lily. "What's wrong?" + +"I'm lost," said the bunny. "I can't find my way back home." + +"Don't worry," said Lily. "I'll help you find your way." + +So, Lily and the bunny went on an adventure together. They climbed over rocks and went under trees. They walked for a long time until they came to a distant meadow. There, they found the bunny's home. + +"Thank you for helping me," said the bunny. "You're my new friend." + +"I'm happy to help," said Lily. "I don't want you to spoil your adventure." + +"I won't," said the bunny. "Thanks to you, I'm safe at home." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and draw pictures. One day, her mom gave her a fancy dress to wear to a party. Lily was so happy and twirled around in the dress. + +Her mom said, "Lily, can you help me fold the laundry?" Lily replied, "Yes, I can help!" She folded the clothes and then asked her mom, "Can I send a message to my friend?" Her mom said, "Sure, what do you want to say?" Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I miss you! Come play with me!" + +Her mom helped her write the message and they sent it to Lily's friend. A little while later, Lily's friend came over and they played together. Lily was so happy in her fancy dress and playing with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, she saw a spaceship in the sky. It was big and shiny and flew through the space. Lily thought it was amazing! + +She imagined going to space and dancing with the aliens. She thought they would be sweet and friendly. Lily wanted to go to space so much that she closed her eyes and made a wish. Suddenly, the spaceship landed in her backyard! + +Lily was so excited! She ran to the spaceship and met the aliens. They were just as sweet as she imagined. They took her on a tour of the space and showed her all the planets. Lily was amazed and danced with joy. She never forgot her trip to space and the sweet aliens she met. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her yarn, making colorful bracelets and necklaces. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. + +As they were playing, Timmy suddenly pointed to the sky and said, "Look! A bird!" But Lily didn't see anything. She asked Timmy, "Where is it?" + +"It's up there!" Timmy said, pointing again. But Lily still didn't see it. She started to feel frustrated and upset. + +Then, Timmy noticed how Lily was feeling and became alert. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can look for the bird together." They searched the sky until they finally saw the bird flying high above them. Lily felt happy again and thanked Timmy for his help. They continued to play and have fun, enjoying each other's company and the beautiful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk with his mommy and daddy in the park. One day, while they were walking, they saw an amazing palm tree. + +"Wow! Look at that amazing palm tree!" said Timmy. + +"I know, it's so tall and green," said mommy. + +Daddy then picked Timmy up and let him touch the palm leaves. "They feel so soft," said Timmy. + +After a while, they continued their walk and Timmy said, "I love walking with you guys. It's so much fun!" + +Mommy and daddy smiled and said, "We love walking with you too, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear named Teddy. Teddy was very modest and always wore a plain shirt. One week, Teddy decided to go on an adventure in the forest. He walked and walked until he found a little bunny who was lost. The bunny was sad and Teddy knew just what to do. He gave the bunny a big hug and promised to help him find his way home. + +Teddy and the bunny walked together for the whole week, searching for the bunny's home. They met many animals along the way, but none of them knew where the bunny lived. Finally, on the last day of the week, they found the bunny's family. The bunny was so happy to be reunited with his family that he gave Teddy a big hug. Teddy felt so happy and proud that he was able to help the bunny. From that day on, Teddy wore a big smile and a colorful shirt to show how happy he was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she was playing hide and seek with her best friend, Max. Lily was hiding behind a big tree when she heard Max calling her name. "Lily, where are you?" Max shouted. Lily giggled quietly and didn't answer yet. She wanted to be patient and wait for Max to find her. + +After a while, Max gave up looking for Lily and went to sit on a nearby bench. Lily couldn't resist and jumped out from behind the tree. "Boo!" she shouted and Max jumped up in surprise. "I couldn't find you, Lily," Max said. "I was patient and waited for you to come out," Lily replied. Max smiled and said, "You're the best hide and seek player ever!" From that day on, Lily and Max played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie had very bright feathers and loved to fly around. One day, the birdie saw a yummy worm and tried to grab it with its beak. But, the worm was too sneaky and went into a trap. + +The birdie was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, a friendly squirrel came along and saw the birdie's problem. The squirrel knew just what to do and grabbed the trap with its paws. With a bit of wiggling and jiggling, the squirrel was able to free the worm from the trap. + +The birdie was so happy and thanked the squirrel for its help. From then on, the birdie and squirrel became good friends and would often play together in the bright sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a train. The train had many cars and traveled on a rail. One day, the train stopped and the conductor got out. He saw a little boy who was angry because he lost his toy. The conductor asked the boy what was wrong and the boy told him about his lost toy. The conductor raised his arms and said, "Don't worry, we will look for it together." They searched all the cars and finally found the toy. The boy was happy and the conductor was glad to help. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat on the sea. The boat had a big anchor that helped it stay in one place. The boat was happy and sailing smoothly until a big storm came. The boat started to move around a lot and the anchor was not strong enough to keep it in place. + +The boat captain had to plan how to make the boat safe. He decided to move the boat to a nearby island where it would be protected from the storm. The boat captain was sorry for the rough ride, but he knew it was the best thing to do. + +After the storm passed, the boat captain was happy that he had a plan to keep everyone safe. The boat sailed smoothly again and the anchor kept it in place. The boat captain was not sorry anymore and everyone was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the farm with his mom. They saw a big cow and Timmy said, "Wow, she's enormous!" His mom smiled and said, "Yes, she is big." + +Suddenly, the farmer came and asked if they wanted some beef. Timmy's mom said yes and thanked the farmer. The farmer smiled and gave them a big piece of beef. + +On the way home, Timmy asked his mom, "Can we cook the beef for dinner?" His mom said, "Yes, we can." Timmy was excited to eat the delicious beef and thanked his mom for cooking it. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny loved to spin around and around in circles. One day, the bunny spun so fast that it flew up into the air and landed in a big pile of leaves. The bunny was so happy to land safely in the leaves. It kept spinning and spinning, enjoying the feeling of the leaves tickling its nose. The bunny loved to spin and land in new places every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she was playing in the living room when she saw her mommy smoking near the ashtray. + +Lily went up to her mommy and said, "Mommy, smoking is bad for you. Please don't smoke." Her mommy replied, "I know, sweetie. But it's hard for me to stop. Do you care about me?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, mommy. I care about you. Please don't smoke near me." Her mommy smiled and said, "Okay, I won't. You're so cute when you worry about me." + +From that day on, Lily's mommy tried her best to quit smoking. And Lily was happy that she could help her mommy be healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a room that was pink and had a big bed. One day, Lily saw an adorable puppy outside her window. She wanted to play with the puppy, so she asked her mom if she could go outside. Her mom said yes and Lily ran outside to play with the puppy. They played in the grass and had so much fun together. When it was time to go back inside, Lily asked her mom if she could keep the puppy in her room. Her mom said no, but Lily still loved playing with the adorable puppy every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived on a big land. He had a big barn where he kept all his animals. One day, he went to the market and bought some fresh fruits and vegetables for his animals. He left them in the barn and went to sleep. + +The next morning, he woke up to a bad surprise. The fruits and vegetables had spoiled! They had become all mushy and smelly. The farmer was very angry because he had spent a lot of money on them. + +He realized that he had left the barn door open and some naughty animals had come in and eaten all the fresh food. The farmer knew it was easy for the animals to get in because he had forgotten to close the door properly. From that day on, the farmer made sure to always close the door tightly so that his animals wouldn't spoil any more of his food. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. Lots of cars went vroom vroom down the road. One car was very fast and won the race. It was a fun evening for everyone who watched. After the race, they went to eat some food. The food was cheap and yummy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever mother who had a little boy. The little boy loved to step on the grass and feel it tickle his toes. One day, the mother took her intelligent son to the park. The boy saw a big slide and wanted to climb it. The mother helped him step up the ladder and he went down the slide with a big smile on his face. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a daddy. They loved to drive their car on Sundays. But one Sunday, they were very busy. They had to clean the house and do the laundry. + +Their little girl wanted to go for a drive, but mommy and daddy said no. The little girl felt sad. She didn't understand why they couldn't go for a drive like they always did on Sundays. + +But then, mommy and daddy had an idea. They finished all their work quickly and took their little girl for a drive. She was so happy! They drove around and saw lots of pretty flowers and trees. The little girl smiled and felt happy again. + +In the end, they realized that even when they were busy, they could still make time for the things they loved. And that made their Sunday even better. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pete. Pete liked to swim in the cold water and eat fish. One day, Pete went swimming and got very dirty. His feathers were rough and dirty. Pete knew he needed to wash himself. + +He looked around and saw a big rock. He climbed on the rock and used the water to wash himself. He rubbed his feathers with his flippers until they were clean and soft again. + +Pete was happy he washed himself. He felt better and looked better too. He went back to swimming and catching fish. Pete knew he would need to wash himself again soon, but that was okay. He liked feeling clean and soft. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat. The cat had a home with a family. One day, the family went for a walk and found a little dog. The dog was lost and needed a home. The family let the dog come with them and gave him a warm welcome. The cat and the dog became friends and played together every day. They were happy to have each other as friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, she saw a big bench and wanted to slide on it. But her mom said it was not safe and she should not do it. + +Lily's friends came and they wanted to slide on the bench too. Lily said it was not normal to slide on a bench, but her friends didn't listen. They all climbed up and started to slide down. Suddenly, the bench broke and they all fell down. + +Lily's mom rushed to the park and saw what had happened. She was very angry and sad. She said, "I told you it was not safe to slide on the bench. Now you all got hurt. Always listen to your parents and never do something dangerous." + +Lily and her friends learned their lesson and promised to always be careful. From that day on, they never slid on a bench again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her pink vest and wore it everywhere she went. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. When she got there, she saw that her friend Emma was wearing the same vest as her! + +Lily felt embarrassed and didn't know what to do. She wanted to go home, but she didn't want to hurt Emma's feelings. Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She went up to Emma and said, "Thank you for wearing the same vest as me. We look like twins!" + +Emma smiled and they played together all day. Lily realized that it was okay to have the same clothes as her friends and that it was better to be kind than to be embarrassed. From that day on, Lily and Emma wore their pink vests together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big, pale castle. The king was very messy and his castle was always dirty. One day, a little girl came to the castle and saw how dirty it was. She asked the king, "Why don't you clean your castle?" + +The king replied, "I am too busy ruling my kingdom." The little girl said, "But if you clean your castle, it will look beautiful and everyone will be happy." The king thought about it and realized that she was right. + +So, the king and the little girl cleaned the castle together. They scrubbed the floors, dusted the furniture, and washed the windows. When they finished, the castle looked brand new and sparkly clean. + +The little girl smiled and said, "See, now your castle looks beautiful!" The king thanked her and realized that sometimes it's important to take time to clean and take care of things. From that day on, he made sure to keep his castle clean and tidy. The moral of the story is that it's important to take care of your things and keep them clean. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved animals. One day, he went to the pet store with his mom. He saw a colorful parrot and said to his mom, "I want that bird, please!" His mom replied, "Let's see if it's available." + +The pet store owner said, "Yes, the parrot is available. But be careful, he likes to grab things with his beak." Timmy said, "I promise to be gentle." The owner handed Timmy the parrot and he held him carefully. The parrot said, "Hello!" and Timmy replied, "Hi there, little bird." + +As they were leaving the store, Timmy's mom said, "What are you going to name your new friend?" Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I think I'll name him Grabby, because he likes to grab things." Grabby the parrot squawked happily, and Timmy knew they would be best friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and the slide. Then, Lily saw a big puddle and wanted to jump in it. But her mommy said it was too cold and she might slip and fall. + +Lily didn't listen to her mommy and jumped in the puddle anyway. She slipped and fell down. She got all dirty and her clothes got covered in dust. Her mommy was very upset and took her back home to clean her up. + +But when they got home, Lily started to feel very sick. She had caught a cold from playing in the cold water. Her mommy had to take her to the hospital. The doctors tried to make her better, but they couldn't. Sadly, Lily passed away and her mommy was very sad. She wished she had listened to her mommy and not jumped in the puddle. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toy cars in the park. One day, a girl named Sarah came to the park and wanted to play with Timmy's cars. Timmy didn't want to share his cars and said, "No, they're mine!" + +Sarah got upset and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and said sorry. Sarah stopped crying and they played together. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom told him they were moving to the east. Timmy didn't want to move, he liked his park and his friends. His mom said they had to sell their house and move. + +Timmy thought it was stupid to sell their house and move away from his friends. But his mom said they had to. Timmy was sad, but he knew he would make new friends in the east. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a pretty flower with a long stem. She wanted to touch it, but it was too far away. So, she tried to stretch her arms as far as she could, but she couldn't reach it. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her struggling. She picked the flower and gave it to Lily. "This is an herb," her mom said. "It smells good and can make us healthy." + +Lily thought the herb was fair and smelled nice. She decided to plant it in her garden so she could stretch and pick it whenever she wanted. From that day on, Lily loved to play outside even more, knowing she had a special herb growing just for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around in circles until she got dizzy. One day, Lily's mommy took her on a camping trip. They set up their tent in the woods and made a fire to roast marshmallows. + +Lily saw a big fair in a nearby field and begged her mommy to take her there. Her mommy said yes and they went to the fair. Lily rode on the spinning teacups and had so much fun. But then, a mean man took her mommy's purse and ran away. Lily's mommy was very sad and they had to go home without any money. + +Lily asked her mommy why the bad man took their money. Her mommy explained that sometimes people do bad things and it's not fair. Lily was sad too and wished they could go back to the fair and spin on the teacups again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her teddy bear. Her mom always said her bear was very cute. + +One day, Lily was playing with her bear when her mom asked her, "What do you think about this new dress?" Lily didn't know what to say, so she just shrugged her shoulders. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her again, "Do you like the dress?" This time, Lily had an opinion. She said, "No, I don't like it. It's not as cute as my bear." + +The next day, Lily's mom took her to the store to pick out a new dress. Lily saw a dress with numbers all over it and she thought it was very pretty. She told her mom, "I want that one!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great choice, Lily. You have a good eye for cute things." +Once upon a time, there was a regular fox who lived in a forest. The fox liked to play and run around with his friends. One day, the fox wanted to try to jump over a big log. His friends encouraged him to do it, but he was scared. + +Finally, the fox decided to try to jump over the log. He ran as fast as he could, but he didn't jump high enough. He hit the log and hurt himself badly. His friends tried to help him, but it was too late. The fox had died. + +His friends were very sad and they learned that it's important to be careful when trying new things. They also learned that it's important to encourage each other to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily lived in a big house with her mom and dad. She loved her home very much because it was warm and cozy. + +One day, Lily went to play in the park. She saw a thick tree and decided to climb it. When she reached the top, she saw a bird's nest. She wanted to touch the eggs inside, but she knew it was wrong. She started to question herself if she should take one. + +Suddenly, Lily lost her balance and fell from the tree. She hurt her head badly and had to go to the hospital. Her parents were very sad and worried. They took her back home, but Lily didn't feel well. She had to stay in bed for a long time. + +Days passed and Lily got worse. Her parents took her back to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily had a bad ending and went to heaven. Her parents were heartbroken and missed her very much. They knew that Lily's accident could have been avoided if she had listened to her conscience and not questioned what was right and wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved planes and always dreamed of flying one day. One sunny day, Timmy's mom said to him, "Let's go to the park and have a picnic!" Timmy was excited and said, "Can we bring my toy plane?" + +When they arrived at the park, Timmy ran to the field to play with his toy plane. Suddenly, Timmy saw a real plane flying in the sky. He said to his mom, "I wish I could fly like that!" His mom smiled and said, "Maybe one day you will." + +As they were eating their sandwiches, they heard a loud noise. It was the sound of a plane engine. Timmy looked up and saw a big plane landing on the field. The pilot got out and said, "I heard there was a little boy who loves planes. Would you like to come and see the cockpit?" Timmy was overjoyed and said, "Yes please!" He climbed into the plane and sat in the pilot's seat. He couldn't believe his dream had come true. From that day on, Timmy knew he would always love planes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her friends and playing on the swings. One day, Lily's mom took her to a fancy restaurant for lunch. The waiter gave them a menu to choose what to eat. + +Lily looked at the menu and saw a big burger with fries that she really wanted. But her mom said they couldn't afford it, and they had to choose something cheaper. Lily was sad, but she didn't say anything. + +When their food arrived, Lily's mom received a salad and Lily received a small sandwich. Lily was still hungry after eating her sandwich, but she didn't want to ask for more food because she was ashamed. + +After they left the restaurant, Lily's mom explained to her that it's okay to ask for what you want and need. She also said that it's important to be grateful for what you receive, even if it's not exactly what you wanted. From that day on, Lily learned to speak up for herself and to appreciate what she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she found a pin on the floor and picked it up. She was very careful not to poke herself with it. + +As the sun began to rise, Lily's mommy called her for breakfast. Lily ate her cereal and drank her juice. She looked out the window and saw that the sky was clear and blue. She asked her mommy if they could go outside and play. + +Lily and her mommy went outside and played in the park. They went on the swings and the slide. Lily had so much fun and was very happy. When it was time to go home, Lily gave her mommy a big hug and said, "Thank you for playing with me!" +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 shiny rock that was very attractive. She picked it up and held it in her hand. + +As she was playing, she saw a drain on the ground. She thought it was funny and wanted to see what would happen if she dropped the rock down the drain. She let go of the rock and it fell down the drain. Lily was sad because she couldn't hold the rock anymore. + +But then, her friend came over and gave her a pretty flower. Lily thought the flower was even more attractive than the rock. She held it tight and felt happy again. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's better to hold onto things that are special and not let them go down the drain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look at all the bugs. One day, she saw a tiny ant crawling on her arm. She giggled and let the ant crawl around. But then, the ant disappeared! Lily looked all around for it, but it was gone. + +Suddenly, Lily felt a fearful feeling in her tummy. She was scared that the ant might have crawled into her ear or nose. She ran inside to tell her mom, who checked her ears and nose and reassured her that the ant was not there. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can disappear, but it's important not to be too fearful. She went back outside to play and found a new ant crawling on a leaf. She watched it for a while and then let it go on its way. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Carl. Carl was very hungry and wanted to eat some leaves from a big tree. But the tree was too tall for Carl to climb, so he decided to crawl up the trunk. + +As Carl crawled up the tree, he noticed a big spider named Sally. Sally was spinning a web and asked Carl what he was doing. "I'm trying to get some leaves to eat," Carl replied. "But the tree is too tall." + +Sally told Carl that she had a powerful idea. She could spin a web and carry Carl up to the top of the tree. Carl was nervous but agreed to try it. Sally spun a web and carried Carl up to the top of the tree. Carl was so happy and grateful for Sally's motion. He ate all the leaves he wanted and crawled back down the tree. From that day on, Carl and Sally were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing hockey in the park when they saw a big truck enter the parking lot. + +Timmy's friend, Tommy, asked, "What's in the truck?" + +"I don't know," said Timmy, "let's go see!" + +When they got closer to the truck, they saw that it was an ice cream truck! The man inside the truck said, "Hello, little boys! Would you like some yummy ice cream?" + +Timmy and Tommy were so excited! They each picked their favorite flavor and enjoyed their yummy treats while they watched the other kids play hockey. It was a perfect day for Timmy and his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the beach with her family. One day, while she was swimming in the ocean, she saw a big shark! She got scared and started to swim back to the shore. + +When she got out of the water, her dad told her not to worry because the shark was far away. He also showed her how to balance on a surfboard. Lily was so excited to try it out. She got on the surfboard and started to balance on the icy waves. It was so much fun! + +From that day on, Lily loved to balance on the surfboard and watch the sharks swim in the ocean. She knew that as long as she was careful and listened to her dad's advice, she could have fun and stay safe at the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to draw. One day, she decided to create a picture of her family. She drew her mommy, daddy, and her little brother. But she forgot to draw her own toe! + +Lily thought for a moment and then started to draw her toe. She used the color pink and made it look incredible. When she finished, she showed her family her picture. They were so happy and proud of her. + +From that day on, Lily always remembered to draw her toe in her pictures. She loved creating art and making her family smile. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny lived in a big forest with his friends. One day, Benny saw a little bird with a broken wing. Benny felt sad for the bird and wanted to help him. Benny decided to buy some medicine for the bird's wing. + +Benny went to the store and saw some crack. Crack looked like candy, but it was not good for you. Benny knew that crack was bad and he didn't want to buy it. Benny remembered that he wanted to help the little bird, so he bought the medicine instead. + +Benny gave the medicine to the little bird and his wing got better. Benny learned that it's important to make good choices and help others. He was happy that he didn't buy the crack and was able to help his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean with his fish friends. One day, Nemo's parent told him to be wise and not swim too far away. But Nemo was curious and wanted to explore more. + +So, Nemo decided to dive deeper into the ocean. He saw many colorful fish and beautiful plants. But suddenly, a big shark appeared! Nemo was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, his wise parent came to rescue him and scared the shark away. + +From that day on, Nemo listened to his parent's wise words and never swam too far away again. He was happy to have a wise and brave parent who always kept him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a camp in the woods with her family. They set up a tent to sleep in at night. + +One day, Lily was walking on a path and she slipped on a banana peel. She fell down and hurt her knee. Her mom hugged her and said, "Be careful, the ground is slippery." + +Later that day, Lily found a fragile butterfly with broken wings. She picked it up gently and brought it back to her tent. She put the butterfly in a jar and took care of it until it was strong enough to fly away. From then on, Lily was very careful not to step on any more banana peels. +Once upon a time, there was a kind elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a big horn on her head that she used to make loud sounds. One day, Ellie was walking in the forest when she met a rabbit named Roger. Roger was lost and didn't know how to get home. Ellie was polite and offered to help Roger find his way back. + +Ellie recommended that they walk towards the big tree in the distance. But as they walked, they heard a loud noise coming from behind the bushes. Ellie went to investigate and found a hunter with a gun. The hunter was not polite and wanted to hurt Ellie and Roger. Ellie tried to run away, but the hunter shot her horn and hurt her badly. + +Roger was very sad and didn't know what to do. He was lost again and didn't have Ellie to help him. From that day on, Roger never forgot his friend Ellie and always remembered her kind and polite nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She saw a boy playing with his kite. The kite was big and colorful. Lily thought it was incredible. + +She went over to the boy and said, "Hi, my name is Lily. What's your name?" The boy said, "My name is Max. Do you want to play with my kite?" Lily said, "Yes, please!" + +Lily and Max played with the kite together. They laughed and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you for letting me play with your incredible kite, Max. I hope we can meet again soon!" Max smiled and said, "Me too, Lily." + +The moral of the story is that it's always nice to make new friends and share your toys with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They went to a park with a big tree and lots of flowers. + +Lily saw a butterfly and said, "Look mommy, a pretty butterfly!" Her mommy said, "Yes, it's lovely. Did you discover it?" Lily said, "Yes, I did! I love discovering new things in the world." + +As they walked, they saw a friendly dog. "Woof woof!" said the dog. Lily said, "Hi doggy, you're so cute!" Her daddy said, "Let's pet the doggy." They petted the dog and Lily said, "I discovered a new friend in the world today!" + +Lily felt happy and excited. She loved exploring the world and discovering new things. She couldn't wait to see what else she would discover on her next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the forest near his home. One day, he found a bow and arrow on the ground. He picked it up and was impressed by how cool it looked. + +Timmy's friend, Sally, saw him with the bow and arrow and asked, "Can I try?" Timmy said yes and handed it to her. Sally pulled the bowstring back and let the arrow fly. It went into a tree and they both ran over to see it. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. "What are you doing with that arrow?" It was the forest ranger. Timmy and Sally were scared, but they told him they found it on the ground. The ranger explained that it was dangerous to play with arrows and they could hurt someone. He told them to always ask an adult before entering the forest and to never touch things that could be dangerous. Timmy and Sally learned an important lesson that day and promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the kitchen and saw a jar of sugar on the counter. She wanted to hold it, but it was too heavy for her. + +Lily's mom came into the kitchen and saw her struggling to hold the jar. She helped her and they made some cookies together. They had to be very quiet because Lily's baby brother was sleeping in the next room. + +After they finished baking, Lily's mom let her sprinkle some sugar on top of the cookies. They were so yummy! Lily was happy she got to hold the sugar and help her mom make a treat for her family. +Once upon a time, there was a parrot named Polly. Polly was a colorful bird with feathers of green, blue, and red. She lived in a big cage in a beautiful garden. Every day, she would look outside her cage and watch the other birds fly freely in the sky. Polly felt anxious and sad because she couldn't fly like them. + +One day, a little boy came to the garden and saw Polly in her cage. He felt sorry for her and decided to take her home. Polly was excited to leave her cage and go to a new place. However, when they arrived at the boy's house, Polly realized that she was in a small cage again. + +Polly looked outside and saw that she was in a small room with no windows. She felt anxious and scared. She missed her old cage and the beautiful garden. Sadly, Polly never got to fly freely again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around in the forest and play with his friends. One day, Benny was playing hide and seek with his friends when he found a shiny rock. He wanted to keep the rock safe, so he decided to bury it in the ground. + +As Benny was digging a hole to bury the rock, he noticed that the forest was getting very quiet. Suddenly, a thick fog rolled in and Benny couldn't see his friends anymore. He felt scared and alone. But then he remembered the rock he had buried and felt a little better. + +Benny decided to wait for the fog to go away and he sat quietly next to the spot where he had buried the rock. When the fog finally cleared, Benny's friends found him and they all played together again. Benny was happy to have his friends back and he knew that the rock was safe and sound buried in the ground. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little animal named Bunny. Bunny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Bunny was running so fast that he slipped on a banana peel and fell down. Bunny's friends laughed at him and Bunny felt sad. + +But then, Bunny's mom came and told him that it's okay to make mistakes and slip sometimes. She said that everyone falls down sometimes, but the important thing is to get back up and keep going. Bunny felt better and decided to try again. + +Bunny hopped and played with his friends, and even though he slipped a few more times, he didn't give up. Bunny learned that it's important to keep trying, even when things are hard. And that was the moral of the story: keep trying, even when you slip up. +Once upon a time, there was a new squirrel in the forest. The squirrel was brown and had a fluffy tail. It loved to climb trees and eat nuts. One day, the squirrel saw a big acorn on the ground and ran to get it. But then, it heard a loud noise and stopped. It looked around and saw a big dog running towards it. The squirrel was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, the dog stopped too and just sniffed the squirrel. The squirrel was happy that the dog didn't want to hurt it. From that day on, the squirrel and the dog became friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One Wednesday, Lily and her friends decided to have a picnic in the park. They packed sandwiches, fruit, and juice boxes. + +As they were eating, Lily's friend Johnny said, "I wonder how much this sandwich weighs?" Lily replied, "I don't know, but it feels heavy." + +After they finished eating, they ran around and played games. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily and her friends quickly gathered their things and ran to a nearby shelter. They were wet from the rain, but they were happy because they had each other to play with. + +As they waited for the rain to stop, Lily's mom came to pick her up. She gave Lily a big hug and said, "You're all wet! Let's go home and dry off." So, Lily went home with her mom and changed into dry clothes. She felt warm and cozy as she snuggled up with her mom on the couch. +Once upon a time, there was a little elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very adventurous and loved to explore the jungle. One day, Ellie was walking through the jungle when she saw a big trunk lying on the ground. + +Ellie was curious and went to investigate the trunk. But suddenly, she heard a loud noise and started to panic. She didn't know what was happening, but she knew she had to run away. + +Ellie ran as fast as she could through the jungle until she was far away from the trunk. She stopped to catch her breath and realized that the noise was just a group of monkeys playing in the trees. Ellie felt relieved and continued on her adventurous journey through the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty pink dress. One day, she went to a dance class and met a new friend named Emma. Emma was a great dancer too, but she looked a little fearful. + +Lily asked, "Are you okay? Why do you look scared?" + +Emma replied, "I'm afraid of the dark. The room gets so dark and I shiver." + +Lily said, "Don't worry, I'll be your friend and dance with you. We can hold hands and be brave together." + +Emma smiled and they danced together, holding hands and twirling around. They had so much fun and Emma wasn't fearful anymore. She even forgot about the dark and didn't shiver anymore. From that day on, Lily and Emma were the best of friends and danced together every week. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and move around a lot. One day, she went out to play and it was very hot outside. So, she decided to change her clothes. She put on a long dress that her mom had given her. The dress was very pretty and had flowers on it. Lily loved her new dress and started to dance around in it. She moved her arms and legs and twirled around in circles. Suddenly, she saw her friend coming towards her. She ran towards her friend and gave her a big hug. Her friend loved her dress too and they both danced together in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch movies with her family on Friday nights. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big bag of popcorn. Lily was so happy because she loved popcorn. + +But then, Lily's little brother Jack wanted to eat all of the popcorn by himself. Lily didn't want to share because she was afraid there wouldn't be enough for her. They started to argue and Lily got very upset. + +Suddenly, their dad came in and said, "Stop fighting! Lily, you are wearing a beautiful dress today. Jack, you can have some popcorn now and Lily can have some later. Let's all watch the movie together and have fun." Lily and Jack smiled and hugged each other. They were happy again and enjoyed the movie with their family. +Once upon a time, there was a silly rabbit named Benny. Benny liked to eat carrots all day long. One day, Benny decided to grab a carrot from the garden. He thought it would be fun to measure the carrot to see how big it was. But, Benny was foolish and measured the carrot with a toy ruler. + +When Benny showed his friends the measurement, they laughed and said, "That's not a real measurement, Benny! You need a real ruler!" Benny felt embarrassed and sad. But, he learned his lesson and decided to always use a real ruler when measuring things. + +From then on, Benny was known as the rabbit who never made foolish mistakes again. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to fly and sing all day. One day, the birdie saw a pretty tree in the forest. The tree was very attractive with its green leaves and colorful flowers. The birdie wanted to decorate the tree with its beautiful feathers. + +The birdie flew to the tree and started to decorate it. It looked so pretty with all the feathers. But then, a big storm came and destroyed the tree. The birdie was sad because it loved the tree and nature. It realized that sometimes it's best to leave nature as it is and not try to change it. + +The birdie flew away, looking for a new home. It learned a valuable lesson that day and promised to always respect nature. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very brave and loved to play outside. One day, Lily's mom asked her to get dressed because they were going to visit her grandma. + +Lily went to her room and picked out her favorite dress. It was pink and had flowers on it. She also grabbed her notebook to draw pictures for her grandma. + +As they were driving, Lily's mom asked her if she was nervous to see her grandma. "No," said Lily. "I'm brave like a superhero!" + +When they arrived, Lily hugged her grandma and gave her the notebook. Her grandma was so happy and proud of Lily's drawings. They spent the day playing games and having fun. Lily felt happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Cotton. Cotton was very tired and needed to nap. He found a soft velvet pillow to rest his head on. The pillow was so comfy that he fell asleep right away. + +While he was sleeping, his friends came to visit him. They saw Cotton sleeping on the fragile pillow and didn't want to wake him up. They decided to leave him a note, telling him they came to say hello. + +When Cotton woke up, he saw the note and felt happy. He hopped out of bed and went to find his friends. They played together all day, but when it got late, Cotton knew it was time for another nap. He found another velvet pillow and fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mom and dad. One day, they went to a new place they had never been before. It was a big park with lots of trees and flowers. + +Lily saw some other kids playing and she wanted to join them. Her parents said she could go play, but they had to discuss where they would meet up later. Lily felt happy that she could be independent and play with the other kids. + +After playing for a while, Lily remembered where they were supposed to meet. She ran back to her parents and they were happy to see her. They all walked through the park together, enjoying the beautiful place. From that day on, Lily loved going to that park and she felt proud that she could be independent and make good choices. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a dragon. She would often wear her dragon on her head like a hat. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play. She met a boy named Timmy who was also playing with his toys. Timmy saw Lily wearing her dragon and said, "Wow, that's a cool hat you have on!" + +Lily smiled and replied, "Thank you! It's not a hat, it's my dragon. Do you want to play with us?" + +Timmy happily agreed and they played together with Lily's dragon. They had so much fun that they didn't even notice when it was time to go home. + +As Lily and Timmy said goodbye, Timmy said, "Thanks for letting me play with your dragon, Lily. It was really fun!" + +Lily replied, "You're welcome! Anytime you want to play with us, just let me know. My dragon loves to make new friends." And with that, Lily went home with her dragon still on her head, feeling happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go on a trip to the west. + +Lily was so excited to go on the trip. She packed her favorite toys and clothes in her bag. "Mommy, can we go now? I'm so excited!" Lily said. + +"We have to wait for daddy to finish packing the car," mommy replied. + +Finally, they were on their way to the west. Along the way, they saw many beautiful sights. They stopped to take pictures and enjoy the view. + +When they arrived at their destination, they had so much fun exploring the new place. Lily learned that it's important to have patience and wait for good things to come. She was happy that she got to go on this adventure with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tree with its family. One day, the little bird decided it wanted to build a nest. The bird looked for sticks and twigs to make its nest. It worked hard and soon its nest became big and smooth. + +As the days went by, the little bird's family grew bigger. The bird became happy because it had a cozy nest for its family. The little bird loved to sit in its smooth nest and watch the world go by. It was the happiest bird in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends found an old tire. The tire was big and round and it looked cool. + +Timmy's friend said, "Let's pull the tire and see how far we can go!" Timmy thought that was a great idea. So, they started to pull the tire. It was heavy, but they were strong. They pulled and pulled until they reached the end of the street. + +Timmy was tired, but he was happy because he had fun with his friends. He said, "That was so much fun! Let's do it again tomorrow!" His friends agreed and they all went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play hide and seek with his friends. One day, he decided to peek through the window of his neighbor's lab. He saw lots of bottles and tubes and machines that looked really cool. + +But then, Timmy's friend told him he was being stupid for peeking into the lab. Timmy felt sad and ashamed. He didn't want to be stupid. So, he apologized to his neighbor and promised to never peek into his lab again. + +From then on, Timmy learned that it's not nice to peek into other people's things without their permission. He also learned that it's not nice to call people stupid. And he and his friend made up and continued to play hide and seek together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful car. It had many colors like red, blue, and green. One day, the driver of the car wanted to stretch his legs after a long drive. He got out of the car and started to walk. + +A little boy saw the colorful car and wanted to touch it. He asked the driver, "Can I touch your car?" The driver said, "Sure, but be gentle. Don't scratch it." The little boy stretched his arms and touched the car. It felt smooth and shiny. + +The driver smiled and said, "Do you like my car?" The little boy nodded and said, "Yes, it's pretty." The driver said, "Thank you, I love my car too. It's my favorite." Then he got back in the car and drove away. The little boy waved goodbye and watched the colorful car disappear down the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a stranger sitting on a bench. The stranger looked sad, so Lily went up to him and said hello. The stranger smiled and they became friends. + +As they played together, Lily saw that the stranger had a toy that she really liked. She wanted it for herself. She thought about taking it, but then she remembered her mommy telling her that taking things that don't belong to you is not good. So, she decided to surrender her desire for the toy and just be glad that she made a new friend. + +The stranger was happy that Lily was a good girl and didn't take his toy. He gave it to her as a gift. Lily was so glad that she made the right choice and got a new toy and a new friend. The moral of the story is that it's always better to be honest and kind, and good things will come to you. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the movies with his mommy. They sat down and Timmy saw a big bowl of popcorn. He asked his mommy if he could have some and she said yes. Timmy ate the popcorn and it made him very happy. + +Suddenly, the lights went off and the movie started. Timmy watched as the characters on the screen moved around and did funny things. He laughed and clapped his hands. Then, he heard a sound and turned to see that his mommy was opening a bag of clear candy. + +Timmy asked his mommy if he could have some candy too. She said yes and gave him a piece. Timmy ate the candy and it popped in his mouth. He liked the sound it made and asked for more. His mommy smiled and gave him another piece, and they continued to watch the movie together. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike. One day, she went to the park to ride her bike. She had to choose which bike to ride. She chose the pink one. + +As she rode her bike, she saw a flower on the ground. She stopped her bike and picked up the flower. She smelled it and it smelled disgusting. She threw the flower away and continued to ride her bike. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was her friend, Timmy. He said, "Hi Lily, can I ride my bike with you?" Lily said, "Yes, you can. Let's race to the end of the path." They both started to pedal as fast as they could. Lily won the race! They both laughed and had fun riding their bikes together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance on the stage. One day, she had a big show, and she was very nervous. Her mommy said, "Don't be nervous, Lily. Just do your best!" + +Lily went on stage and started to sing. She was doing great until she saw her mommy in the crowd. She got nervous and forgot the words. Suddenly, she saw her best friend, Timmy, in the front row. He was smiling and cheering for her. + +Lily felt happy and confident again. She caught Timmy's eye and waved at him. She sang the rest of the song perfectly and the crowd cheered. After the show, Timmy said, "You did great, Lily! You caught my attention and made me so happy!" Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. The moral of the story is that having supportive friends can help you overcome your nervousness and do your best on stage. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, her mom gave her a small ball to play with. Lily was so happy and started to bounce the ball on the side of the house. Suddenly, the ball bounced too high and got stuck on the roof. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. But then, her big brother came and climbed up the ladder to get the ball down. Lily was so grateful and gave her brother a big hug. From that day on, Lily always played with her ball in the grass, far away from the roof. +Once upon a time, there was a wild rabbit who loved to hop around in the forest. One day, the rabbit met a little girl who was taking a nap under a tree. The rabbit asked the girl, "Why are you sleeping?" The girl said, "I'm tired." + +The rabbit said, "I love to nap too! Can I join you?" The girl said, "Sure!" So, the rabbit hopped up and snuggled next to the girl. They both took a nap together. + +But when they woke up, they saw that a big, scary wolf was coming towards them. The rabbit tried to run away, but the wolf caught him and ate him. The little girl was very sad and went home crying. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a brown teddy bear that he loved very much. The teddy bear belonged to him and he never let anyone else play with it. + +One day, Timmy's mommy gave him some money to buy a toy at the store. Timmy was very excited and went to the store with his mommy. He saw many toys, but he couldn't decide which one he wanted to buy. Then he saw a brown toy car that he really liked. He asked his mommy if he could buy it with the money. His mommy said yes, and Timmy was very happy. + +When Timmy got home, he showed his new toy car to his teddy bear. He told his teddy bear that the car belonged to him now, just like the teddy bear belonged to Timmy. Timmy was very happy to have two toys that he loved so much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to dance. She practiced every day in her room, but she was too shy to perform in front of others. One day, her mom encouraged her to show her dance to the family. + +Lily was nervous, but she felt brave because her mom was loyal and always supported her. She walked to the living room and saw the curtain closed. She felt scared, but her mom said, "Don't worry, just show us what you can do." + +Lily took a deep breath and started to dance. Her family cheered and clapped when she finished. Lily felt happy and proud of herself. From that day on, she wasn't afraid to dance in front of others. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy monster. The monster liked to go on adventures and explore new places. One day, the monster found a hotel. The hotel was very big and had lots of rooms for the monster to explore. + +But the monster was not careful and accidentally destroyed one of the rooms. The people who owned the hotel were very angry with the monster. They chased after him, but the monster was too fast and ran away. + +The monster felt bad for destroying the room and decided to never go back to the hotel again. Instead, he found a new place to explore and promised to be more careful in the future. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her garden with her spade. One day, Lily found a big, sour apple in her garden. She didn't know what to do with it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came to play with her. "What's that?" asked Timmy, pointing at the apple. "It's an apple," replied Lily. "It's sour." + +Timmy tasted the apple and made a face. "It's too sour," he said. "Let's decide what to do with it." + +Lily and Timmy thought for a moment. "I know," said Lily. "Let's give it to the birds. They might like it." So they put the apple on a branch and waited for the birds to come. Soon enough, a flock of birds came and ate the apple. Lily and Timmy were happy that they could help the birds. +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 small rock and picked it up. She held it in her hand and felt its rough texture. + +As she walked around, she saw her reflection in a puddle of water. She thought it was funny how her image looked upside down. She giggled and jumped around, making the image shake. + +Lily knew the rock was harmless, so she decided to throw it into the water. She watched as it made ripples and waves. She was amazed by the power of the little rock. From that day on, Lily loved to play with rocks and watch the images they made in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a large elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to spray water from her trunk to cool down on hot days. One day, Ellie saw a little bird with a stylish feather on its head. Ellie wanted that feather for herself. + +Ellie decided to spray water on the bird to make it fly away. But the bird couldn't fly because it was all wet. Ellie realized what she had done was wrong and felt very sorry. The bird forgave Ellie and flew away. + +The moral of the story is that it's not nice to take things that don't belong to you, even if they look nice. Always be kind to others and treat them the way you want to be treated. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was always hungry, and he loved to eat fruit. His mommy would always give him an apple or a banana when he was feeling hungry. + +One day, Timmy went to the store with his mommy. He saw a big basket of strawberries and he asked his mommy if he could have some. His mommy said, "Not right now, Timmy. We have to finish our shopping first." + +Timmy felt sad because he was still hungry and he really wanted some strawberries. But he knew he had to wait until his mommy permitted him to have some. + +When they got home, Timmy helped his mommy put away the groceries. Then, his mommy said, "Timmy, I have a surprise for you!" She brought out the basket of strawberries and Timmy's eyes lit up with excitement. He was so happy that he could finally eat some fruit. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes he had to be patient and wait for his mommy to permit him to have something he wanted. And he was always grateful when he got what he wanted, especially when it was something delicious like fruit. +Once upon a time, a fox was walking in the forest. He saw a rabbit and said, "Hello, little rabbit. How are you?" + +The rabbit said, "I'm scared. I think a big wolf is following me." + +The fox said, "Don't be afraid. I'll help you. Let's go together." + +The rabbit said, "Thank you, Mr. Fox. You seem very kind." + +The fox smiled and said, "It's nothing. I don't want you to be afraid. I would be ashamed if I didn't help you." + +So, the fox and the rabbit walked together and became good friends. They always helped each other and never felt afraid again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her dog named Max. One day, Lily's mom gave her some money to buy a toy at the store. Lily was so excited! She ran to the store with Max by her side. + +At the store, Lily saw a beautiful doll that she really wanted. She went to pay for it with her money, but then she realized she had lost it! She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Lily felt very sad and started to cry. She was careless with her money and now she couldn't buy the doll she wanted. + +Max saw that Lily was sad and tried to cheer her up by licking her face. Lily smiled and hugged Max. She realized that she didn't need money to be happy, she had Max and her other toys to play with. From that day on, Lily promised to be more careful with her money. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music and dance around her room. One day, she heard a strange noise coming from outside. She went to the window and looked up at the sky. She saw a big spaceship flying through the space! + +Lily was amazed and excited. She wanted to tell her friends about what she saw, but she was too shy and felt ashamed. She didn't want them to think she was silly. But then she remembered that it was important to share what she heard and saw, so she gathered her courage and told her friends all about the spaceship she saw in the sky. + +Her friends were amazed too and they all listened closely to her story. From that day on, Lily felt proud of herself for speaking up and sharing her experience with others. And she continued to listen for new and exciting things happening in the world around her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a little boy who was crying. She went over to him and asked, "What's wrong?" + +The little boy replied, "I lost my ball." + +Lily felt sorry for him, so she asked her mom if they could help find the ball. Together, they looked all around the park until they finally found it. + +The little boy was so happy and grateful that he gave Lily a big hug. She felt so happy and not helpless anymore. From that day on, they became good friends and played together at the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit by the fireplace in her house. It was her favorite spot in the whole wide world. One day, her mother told her a story about a charming prince who lived in a castle far away. + +Lily listened carefully and asked, "Mommy, can we go see the prince in his castle?" + +Her mother replied, "No, sweetie. We cannot go see the prince right now. We have to prevent a fire in our fireplace first." + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Okay, mommy. I will help you prevent the fire. Then we can go see the charming prince." +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 row of ducks swimming in the pond. She was so happy to see them and wanted to play with them. + +Lily decided to go closer to the pond to have a better look at the ducks. She saw that they were having a lot of fun swimming and playing in the water. She wanted to join them, but she didn't know how to swim. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came to the park with a surprise. She brought a tidy little boat for Lily to play with in the pond. Lily was so excited and jumped into the boat. She rowed the boat towards the ducks and they all quacked in happiness. Lily was so happy to play with the ducks and row her tidy little boat. From that day on, Lily always looked forward to playing with her new friends in the pond. +Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play in the big room with many books. The books are about history. History is what happened before they were born. Some books have pictures of people, animals and places. Tom and Mia like to look at the pictures and make up stories. + +One day, Tom and Mia find a book with a clear cover. The cover is shiny and smooth. They want to see what is inside. But the book is on a high shelf. They cannot reach it. They try to climb on a chair, but it is too wobbly. They try to use a stick, but it is too short. They try to ask for help, but no one is there. + +Tom has an idea. He says to Mia, "Let's crawl under the shelf. Maybe there is a hole we can go through." Mia nods. They crawl on the floor. They see dust and spiders. They are not scared. They are brave. They crawl and crawl until they reach the end of the shelf. They look up. They see a hole. It is big enough for them to go through. + +Tom and Mia smile. They crawl through the hole. They are on the other side of the shelf. They see the book with the clear cover. It is right in front of them. They grab it. They open it. They see more pictures. They are happy. They have found a new history book to play with. +Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big bulb in the ground. It was brown and round. + +"What is this?" Lila asked. + +"Maybe it is a ball," Ben said. "Let's dig it out and play with it." + +They used their hands and a stick to dig out the bulb. It was heavy and hard. They tried to bounce it, but it did not bounce. They tried to roll it, but it did not roll. + +"This is not a ball," Lila said. "It is boring." + +"Maybe it is a light," Ben said. "Let's take it inside and see if it glows." + +They carried the bulb inside the house. They looked for a place to plug it in. They saw a lamp on the table. It had a cord and a switch. + +"Let's put the bulb in the lamp," Ben said. "Maybe it will light up." + +They took out the old bulb from the lamp and put in the new bulb. They turned on the switch. + +But the bulb did not light up. It made a loud noise and a big spark. It broke the lamp and the cord. It started a fire on the table. + +Lila and Ben screamed. They ran out of the house. They saw smoke and flames. They saw their mom and dad. They were angry and scared. + +"What did you do?" their mom and dad asked. + +"We found a bulb in the garden," Lila and Ben said. "We thought it was a light." + +But it was not a light. It was a bomb. And it blew up their house. +Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play in the backyard. They see a big tree with red apples. They want to pick some apples and eat them. + +"Look, Tom, a ladder!" Sam says. He sees a ladder leaning on the fence. It is old and cheap. Some of the steps are broken. But Sam does not care. He wants to climb the ladder and reach the apples. + +"Wait, Sam, that ladder is not safe!" Tom says. He is scared. He does not want Sam to fall and get hurt. He tries to stop Sam, but Sam is too fast. He runs to the ladder and starts to climb. + +"Ha ha, I am almost there!" Sam says. He is happy. He sees a big, juicy apple on a branch. He stretches his hand to grab it. But then, something bad happens. The ladder shakes and breaks. Sam loses his balance and falls. + +"Sam!" Tom screams. He is very worried. He runs to Sam and sees him on the ground. He is crying and bleeding. He has a big cut on his arm. Tom feels sorry for Sam. He hugs him and says, "I am sorry, Sam. I tried to warn you. That ladder was not good. It was cheap and old. You should have listened to me." + +Sam is sad and hurt. He wishes he had listened to Tom. He says, "You are right, Tom. I was silly. I should have listened to you. That ladder was not good. It was cheap and old. I am sorry, Tom. Can you forgive me?" + +Tom nods and smiles. He says, "Of course, I forgive you, Sam. You are my brother. I love you. Come on, let's go inside and get some help. Maybe Mom will give us some cookies and milk. And maybe, next time, we can find a better ladder and pick some apples together." +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a big doll that she named Anna. Ben had a small car that he named Zoom. Sara liked to pretend that Anna was a princess and Zoom was her servant. She was very bossy to Ben and told him what to do. + +"Zoom, bring me some tea and cake," Sara said, holding Anna in her arms. "And be quick, or I will be angry." + +Ben did not like to play this game. He wanted to make Zoom go fast and do tricks. He did not want to be a servant. He said, "No, Sara, I don't want to bring you tea and cake. I want to play with Zoom. Zoom is my toy, not yours." + +Sara was angry. She said, "Zoom is not your toy, he is mine. I saw him first in the store. I paid the price for him with my money. You have to do what I say, or I will take him away from you." + +Ben was sad. He said, "No, Sara, that is not fair. You did not pay the price for Zoom. Mom paid the price for both of us. She said we have to share our toys and be nice to each other. You are not being nice, you are being mean." + +Sara did not listen. She grabbed Zoom from Ben's hand and ran to her room. She locked the door and said, "Zoom is mine, mine, mine. You can't have him. Go away, Ben, you are a bad brother." + +Ben cried. He knocked on the door and said, "Please, Sara, give me back Zoom. He is my friend. I love him. I miss him. Please, please, please." + +But Sara did not open the door. She did not care about Ben's feelings. She only cared about herself. She played with Zoom and Anna and did not let anyone else join. She was lonely and unhappy, but she did not know why. She did not learn how to share and be kind. She lost her brother's love and trust. She had a bad ending. +Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. Sam and Tom want to feed the ducks. + +"Look, Tom, I have bread for the ducks!" Sam says. He holds a big piece of bread in his hand. + +"Me too, Sam, me too!" Tom says. He holds a small piece of bread in his hand. + +They run to the pond and throw the bread in the water. The ducks swim to the bread and eat it. Sam and Tom laugh and clap. + +But one duck is not happy. He wants more bread. He sees Sam's hand and thinks it is bread. He swims to Sam and bites his hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sam cries. He pulls his hand away from the duck. He sees blood on his hand. He is scared and hurt. + +"Mom, mom, mom!" Sam shouts. He runs to his mom and shows her his hand. + +"Oh, Sam, what happened?" his mom asks. She sees the duck and the bread. She understands. She hugs Sam and says, "It's okay, Sam, it's okay. The duck made a mistake. He thought your hand was bread. He didn't mean to hurt you. Let me clean your hand and put a band-aid on it." + +She takes Sam to a bench and cleans his hand. She puts a band-aid on it and kisses it. + +"Does it feel better, Sam?" she asks. + +"A little bit, mom," Sam says. He smiles. + +"Good, Sam, good," his mom says. "Do you want to play some more?" + +Sam looks at the pond. He sees the duck and the bread. He shakes his head. + +"No, mom, no," he says. "I don't want to feed the ducks anymore. I want to play with Tom." + +He sees Tom waiting for him. Tom has a new piece of bread in his hand. + +"Come on, Sam, come on!" Tom says. "Let's feed the fish. They don't bite. They have no teeth. They just open their mouths and eat the bread. It's fun!" + +Sam thinks for a moment. He remembers the duck and his hand. He doesn't want to feed the ducks. But he likes the fish. They are pretty and colorful. They don't bite. They just open their mouths and eat the bread. It sounds fun. + +"Okay, Tom, okay," he says. He takes the bread from Tom and follows him to the pond. They throw the bread in the water. The fish swim to the bread and eat it. They open their mouths and close them. Sam and Tom laugh and clap. + +They have fun. They forget the duck and the bite. They are happy. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They had many cars of different colors and sizes, but they both liked the big blue steel car the best. They always fought over who could play with it. + +"Give me the car, it's my turn!" Anna shouted. + +"No, it's mine, I had it first!" Ben yelled. + +They pulled and pushed the car, trying to take it from each other. The car made a loud noise as it scraped against the ground. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said, coming out of the house. "You are making too much noise and hurting the car. Why can't you share and play nicely?" + +Anna and Ben looked at their mom, then at the car. It had scratches and dents from their fight. They felt sorry for the car and for each other. + +They sighed and let go of the car. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +"Can we play with the car together?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, we can take turns and make up stories," Ben said. + +They smiled and picked up the car. They drove it around the garden, pretending it was a fire truck, a police car, and a spaceship. They had fun and laughed a lot. + +Their mom watched them from the window. She was happy to see them playing peacefully. She thought they had learned a good lesson about sharing and caring. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Lily has a smooth doll with a pink dress. Ben has a car with big wheels. They share their toys and have fun. + +One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Sam. He sees Lily's doll and wants it. He says, "Give me your doll. It is mine now." + +Lily says, "No, it is not yours. It is mine. My mom gave it to me. Go away." + +Sam does not listen. He grabs the doll and runs away. Lily is sad and angry. She cries and shouts, "Give it back! Give it back!" + +Ben sees what happens. He runs after Sam and says, "Stop! That is not nice. You have to pay for the doll. You have to say sorry and give it back." + +Sam does not stop. He says, "No, I do not have to pay. I do not have to say sorry. I like the doll. It is smooth and pretty." + +Ben is brave and strong. He catches Sam and takes the doll from him. He says, "You are bad. You have to pay. You have to say sorry and give it back. Or I will tell the teacher." + +Sam is scared and sorry. He says, "Okay, okay. I will pay. I will say sorry and give it back. Please do not tell the teacher." + +Ben gives the doll back to Lily. Lily is happy and hugs Ben. She says, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You helped me." + +Ben says, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. You share your toys with me." + +They smile and play together. Sam sits alone and thinks. He learns his lesson. He says to himself, "I will not take things that are not mine. I will ask and pay. I will be nice and make friends." +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have a big box of cars. They have red cars, blue cars, yellow cars and green cars. They have fast cars, slow cars, big cars and small cars. + +One day, they want to play with the same car. It is a shiny silver car. It can go forward and reverse. It can make loud noises. It can flash lights. Tom and Lily both reach for the car. They pull and tug. They shout and cry. + +"Mine!" Tom says. + +"No, mine!" Lily says. + +They do not share. They do not listen. They do not have fun. + +Mom hears the loud noises. She comes to the room. She sees Tom and Lily fighting. She sees the car. She sees the other cars. She is not happy. + +"Stop!" Mom says. "You have many cars. You can play with any car. Why do you fight over one car?" + +Tom and Lily do not answer. They look at the floor. They feel bad. + +Mom picks up the car. She says, "This car is not yours. This car is not mine. This car is for everyone. You can take turns. You can play together. You can have fun." + +She gives the car to Tom. She says, "Tom, you can play with the car for five minutes. Then you give it to Lily. Lily, you can play with the car for five minutes. Then you give it back to Tom. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Lily nod. They say, "Yes, Mom." + +They say, "Sorry, Mom." + +They say, "Sorry, Tom." + +They say, "Sorry, Lily." + +They hug. They smile. They play with the car. They play with the other cars. They go forward and reverse. They make loud noises. They flash lights. They share. They listen. They have fun. + +They are happy. Mom is happy. The car is happy. They are a happy family. They love their home. +Lily and Ben are playing in the living room. They like to pretend they are chefs and make food for their toys. They use pots, pans, spoons and plates from the kitchen. They also use some books and boxes from the shelf to make a stove and an oven. + +"Look, Ben, I made a cake for Teddy!" Lily says, holding a book with a picture of a cake on the cover. "It is very yummy and sweet. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says, smiling. He takes the book and pretends to cut a slice. "Mmm, this is the best cake ever! Thank you, Lily!" + +They hear a noise from the kitchen. It is Mom, who is baking a real cake for dessert. She opens the oven and takes out a big, round cake. It smells good and looks tasty. + +"Wow, Mom, what is that?" Lily asks, running to the kitchen with Ben. + +"It is a chocolate cake, my dears," Mom says, smiling. "But be careful, it is very hot. You have to wait until it cools down before you can eat it." + +Lily and Ben nod. They are curious and excited. They want to see the cake better. They stand on their toes and stretch their arms. But they are too short to reach the counter where Mom put the cake. + +"Can we use a chair, Mom?" Ben asks. + +"No, honey, that is not safe," Mom says. "You might fall and hurt yourself. Or you might touch the cake and burn yourself. Why don't you go back to your game and I will call you when the cake is ready?" + +Lily and Ben feel a little sad. They really want to see the cake. But they know Mom is right. They go back to the living room and continue their game. They pretend they are eating their book cake and sharing it with their toys. They have fun and laugh. + +Soon, Mom calls them. "The cake is ready, kids! Come and get your plates and forks!" + +Lily and Ben feel very happy. They run to the kitchen and see the cake. It is not hot anymore. It has chocolate frosting and sprinkles on top. It looks delicious. + +"Wow, Mom, this is the best cake ever!" Lily and Ben say, clapping their hands. + +Mom cuts them each a big slice and puts it on their plates. She gives them a glass of milk each. They sit at the table and enjoy their dessert. They thank Mom for the cake. + +They feel full and satisfied. They feel proud of their game. They feel loved by Mom. They feel happy. +Tom loved to ride his bike. He rode it every day in summer. He rode it to the park, to the store, to his friend's house. He liked to go fast and feel the wind in his hair. He was very happy on his bike. + +One day, he saw a big hill. He wanted to ride down the hill and see how fast he could go. He asked his mom if he could. She said yes, but be careful. She said the hill was steep and the road was bumpy. She said he should wear his helmet and his pads. Tom said okay, but he was not scared. He was excited. + +He put on his helmet and his pads and got on his bike. He started to pedal up the hill. He felt his legs get tired, but he did not stop. He reached the top and looked down. He saw the road, the trees, the cars. He felt a thrill in his chest. He pushed off and began to ride down the hill. + +He went faster and faster. He felt the wind in his face and his ears. He felt his bike shake and rattle. He heard the wheels spin and the brakes squeak. He saw the bottom of the hill and a stop sign. He tried to slow down, but his bike did not listen. He felt a jolt and a snap. He felt his bike break and his body fly. He felt pain and fear. + +He landed on the grass and rolled. He heard his mom scream and run to him. He saw his bike in pieces on the road. He saw blood on his arms and legs. He felt tears in his eyes and a sob in his throat. He was not happy on his bike. He was sad and hurt. He wished he had listened to his mom and been careful. He learned a hard lesson that summer. He learned that riding down a big hill was not fun. It was dangerous. He learned that his bike was not strong. It was broken. +Lily was a bossy girl who liked to yell at everyone. She had a kitten named Fluffy, but she did not play nice with him. She pulled his tail, threw him in the air, and took away his toys. + +One day, Fluffy had enough of Lily's yelling. He ran away from her and hid under the sofa. Lily looked for him everywhere, but she could not find him. She was angry and sad. She yelled, "Fluffy, where are you? Come here right now!" + +But Fluffy did not come. He was scared of Lily and did not want to be yelled at anymore. He stayed under the sofa and made a soft sound. "Meow." + +Lily heard the sound and looked under the sofa. She saw Fluffy's eyes shining in the dark. She reached out her hand and said, "Fluffy, please come out. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I love you." + +Fluffy looked at Lily and saw that she was sorry. He came out of his hiding place and rubbed his head against her hand. He made a happy sound. "Purr." + +Lily smiled and hugged Fluffy. She said, "Fluffy, you are my best friend. I will not yell at you anymore. I will play nice with you." + +Fluffy licked Lily's face and snuggled with her. He was glad that Lily was nice to him. They played together and had fun. They were happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to organize their toys. They leave them everywhere in their room. + +One day, Mom says, "We are going on a holiday soon. We will visit Grandma and Grandpa. They live far away. We will take a big plane. But first, you have to organize your toys. You have to put them in boxes and bags. You have to make your room clean and tidy." + +Anna and Ben do not want to organize their toys. They want to play more. They say, "No, Mom. We do not want to organize. We want to play. Organizing is boring. We have too many toys. We do not know where to put them." + +Mom says, "You have to organize your toys. It is not fair to leave them everywhere. They will get lost or broken. And you will not have space for your clothes and books. You have to be regular. Regular means you do things every day, like brushing your teeth and washing your hands. Organizing is also regular. It helps you find your things and keep them safe. If you organize your toys, you will be happy and proud. And I will be happy and proud too." + +Anna and Ben think about what Mom says. They do not want to lose or break their toys. They do not want to make Mom sad or angry. They want to be regular and happy and proud. They want to go on a holiday and see Grandma and Grandpa. They say, "OK, Mom. We will organize our toys. But can you help us? We do not know how to do it." + +Mom says, "Of course, I will help you. We will do it together. We will make it fun. We will sort your toys by color and shape and size. We will label your boxes and bags. We will sing and dance while we do it. And when we finish, we will have a big hug and a snack. And then we will pack your clothes and books for the holiday. Are you ready?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Yes, Mom. We are ready. Let's organize our toys. Let's go on a holiday. Let's be regular and happy and proud." +Anna loved fashion. She liked to dress up in her mom's clothes and shoes. She had many hats and scarves and bags. She felt pretty and happy when she wore them. + +One day, she invited her friend Ben to play with her. Ben liked cars and trucks and planes. He brought his toy box with him. He wanted to show Anna his new fire truck. + +"Look, Anna, this is my fire truck. It has a ladder and a siren and a hose. It can put out fires and save people. Do you want to play with it?" Ben asked. + +Anna looked at the fire truck. She did not think it was very pretty. She did not like the loud noise it made. She did not want to play with it. + +"No, thank you, Ben. I want to play fashion. Come, I will show you my clothes and shoes. You can wear a hat and a scarf and a bag. You will look very nice," Anna said. + +Ben did not like fashion. He did not want to wear Anna's clothes and shoes. He thought they were silly and girly. He wanted to play with his fire truck. + +"No, thank you, Anna. I want to play fire truck. You can be the fireman and I will be the driver. You can climb the ladder and spray the hose. You will have fun," Ben said. + +Anna and Ben did not agree. They did not want to play the same thing. They started to argue and shout. They did not listen to each other. They did not have fun. + +Then, Anna's mom came in. She saw Anna and Ben fighting. She was not happy. + +"Anna, Ben, what is going on? Why are you not playing nicely? You are friends, you should share and take turns. You should try new things and have fun. You should not be mean and rude," Anna's mom said. + +Anna and Ben felt sorry. They knew they were wrong. They did not want to make Anna's mom angry. They did not want to lose their friend. + +"We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, Anna. We are sorry, Ben. We were not nice. We did not share. We did not try. We were mean and rude," Anna and Ben said. + +Anna's mom smiled. She was glad they said sorry. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"That's OK, my loves. I forgive you. You are good kids. You can play whatever you want, as long as you are kind and respectful. You can play fashion and fire truck. You can mix and match. You can have fun," Anna's mom said. + +Anna and Ben smiled. They hugged and kissed each other. They were friends again. They decided to play fashion and fire truck. They wore hats and scarves and bags. They drove the fire truck and put out fires. They had fun. They were happy. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and listen to songs on the radio. One day, they find a yellow radio in the park. It is shiny and pretty. They both want to have it. + +Tom says, "I saw it first. It is mine." Mia says, "No, I saw it too. It is mine." They start to pull and tug on the radio. They are angry and sad. + +A lady sees them and comes over. She says, "What are you doing, children? Why are you fighting over the radio?" Tom and Mia say, "It is ours. We found it in the park." The lady says, "But it is not yours. It belongs to someone else. Maybe they lost it or forgot it. You should not take things that are not yours. That is wrong." + +Tom and Mia feel ashamed. They say, "We are sorry, lady. We did not know. We just liked the radio." The lady says, "It is okay. You can say sorry by giving the radio back. Maybe you can find the owner or give it to the park keeper. Then you can play with your own toys and listen to the radio together. That is right." + +Tom and Mia decide to do what the lady says. They give the radio back and say sorry. They are happy and proud. They learn to share and be honest. They are good friends. +Tom and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the garden every day. They had a lot of fun with the bugs, the birds and the flowers. + +One day, they saw a big yellow flower that was taller than them. It had a brown face and many petals. Tom said, "Wow, look at that flower! It is so big and bright!" + +Lily said, "That is a sunflower. My mom told me. She said sunflowers always look at the sun. They follow it from morning to night." + +Tom said, "That is crazy! How do they do that? Do they have eyes?" + +Lily said, "I don't know. Maybe they do. Maybe they love the sun so much that they want to see it all the time." + +Tom said, "That is nice. I love the sun too. It makes me happy and warm. It reminds me of you, Lily. You are my sunshine." + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. She said, "You are my sunshine too, Tom. You are my best friend. You remind me of the sunflower. You are big and bright and always make me laugh." + +They held hands and looked at the sunflower. They felt happy and warm. They thanked the sunflower for being their friend too. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play with chalk. They drew pictures on the sidewalk of their house. They made flowers, stars, and animals. They had fun and shared their chalk. + +One day, a new girl moved in next door. Her name was Mia. She saw Lily and Sam playing with chalk and wanted to join them. She said hello and asked if she could play too. + +Lily and Sam looked at Mia. She had a different skin color and hair than them. She also spoke with a different accent. Lily and Sam felt unsure. They did not know Mia. They did not want to share their chalk with her. + +Mia saw that Lily and Sam did not answer. She felt sad and lonely. She said, "It's okay, I have my own chalk. I can draw by myself." She took out her chalk and started to draw on the sidewalk. + +Lily and Sam watched Mia. She drew beautiful pictures of her home country. She drew mountains, rivers, and flags. She also drew words in a different language. Lily and Sam felt curious. They wanted to know more about Mia and her chalk. + +They decided to be brave and friendly. They walked over to Mia and said, "Hi, Mia. We are sorry we did not talk to you before. We were shy. Can we play with you? Your pictures are very nice. What do they mean?" + +Mia smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily and Sam. I am happy you want to play with me. I can teach you about my country and my language. You can teach me about yours. We can share our chalk and learn from each other." + +Lily and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, that sounds fun. We are sorry we did not accept you at first. We were wrong. You are a good friend. Can we share our snacks with you? We have some delicious cookies and juice." + +Mia said, "Yes, thank you. I have some delicious fruits and nuts. We can share them too. We have a lot in common. We all like chalk, snacks, and friends." + +Lily, Sam, and Mia sat down and ate their snacks. They talked and laughed. They drew more pictures with their chalk. They became good friends. They learned to accept and appreciate each other's differences. They had fun and shared their chalk. +Tom and Sam like to race. They race with their bikes, they race with their feet, they race with their cars. They always want to be the first and the fastest. One day, they see a big pond with many fish. They want to race with the fish. + +"Look, Sam, the fish are so slow. I bet I can catch one before you!" Tom says. + +"No way, Tom, I am faster than you. Let's see who can catch a fish first!" Sam says. + +They run to the pond and jump in. They splash and swim and try to grab the fish. The fish are scared and swim away. Tom and Sam do not care. They do not see the sign that says "Careful! Deep water!" + +They swim too far and too deep. They cannot touch the bottom. They cannot breathe. They cannot call for help. They sink and drown. They do not race anymore. They do not catch any fish. They are gone. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to chase balls. + +One day, they decided to have a picnic in the yard. They brought some sandwiches, apples and juice. They spread a blanket on the grass and enjoyed their food. They looked at the sky and saw many clouds. Some were white and fluffy, some were gray and dark. They tried to guess what shapes the clouds made. + +"Look, that one looks like a bear!" Tom said, pointing at a big cloud. + +"And that one looks like a flower!" Lily said, pointing at a smaller cloud. + +They saw a bird fly by and heard it sing. They smiled and waved at the bird. + +Suddenly, they felt a drop of water on their noses. Then another, and another. It started to rain! They grabbed their food and ran to the porch. Spot ran with them, barking and wagging his tail. + +They watched the rain fall and make puddles on the ground. They saw a rainbow appear in the sky. It had many colors and was very impressive. + +"Wow, look at the rainbow!" Tom said, amazed. + +"It's so pretty!" Lily said, clapping her hands. + +They decided to bathe Spot, who was dirty from playing in the mud. They got a bucket, a sponge and some soap. They poured some water on Spot and rubbed him with the sponge and soap. Spot liked the bath and licked their faces. + +They rinsed him off and dried him with a towel. They hugged him and told him he was a good dog. + +They went inside and changed into dry clothes. They were happy and tired from their adventure. They cuddled with Spot on the couch and watched a movie. They fell asleep and dreamed of clouds, rainbows and picnics. +Anna and Ben are restless. They do not want to nap. They want to play with their toys. But Mom says they need to sleep. + +"Please, Mom, can we play a little more?" Anna asks. + +"No, sweetie, you need to rest. You had a busy morning. You can play after nap time," Mom says. + +"But we are not sleepy. We are bored," Ben says. + +Mom thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She smiles and says, "How about we play a game before nap time? A game with your toys and your style." + +Anna and Ben are curious. They like games. They like style. They ask, "What game, Mom?" + +Mom says, "The game is called Put and Style. You each choose a toy and put it on your bed. Then you use your blankets, pillows, and other things to make a style for your toy. You can make it look funny, or pretty, or scary, or anything you want. Then you show me your style and tell me a story about your toy. How does that sound?" + +Anna and Ben think it sounds fun. They nod and say, "Yes, Mom, let's play Put and Style." + +Mom says, "Okay, then. Go and choose your toys and put them on your beds. I will come and see your styles in a few minutes. But remember, after the game, you need to nap." + +Anna and Ben run to their toy box. They look for their favorite toys. Anna picks a doll. Ben picks a dinosaur. They put their toys on their beds. Then they use their blankets, pillows, and other things to make a style for their toys. They are busy and happy. They forget they are restless. They forget they do not want to nap. They only think about their style and their story. +Tim and Mia were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a map in a box under a tree. The map had a big X on it and some words they could not read. + +"Let's find the X!" Tim said. "Maybe there is a treasure!" + +"OK!" Mia said. "But it is very cold today. The ground is icy and the wind is strong." + +They followed the map across the park, over the bridge, and into the woods. They saw a big hill with a cave at the top. The X was on the cave. + +"We found it!" Tim said. "Let's go inside!" + +They climbed the hill, but it was slippery and steep. Mia fell and hurt her knee. She cried and said she wanted to go back. + +"No, we have to see the treasure!" Tim said. "Come on, it is not far!" + +He pulled her up and dragged her to the cave. They went inside and saw a shiny chest. Tim opened it and saw gold and jewels. + +"Wow!" Tim said. "We are rich!" + +But then they heard a loud roar. A big bear came out of the dark and growled at them. It was angry that they took its treasure. + +"Help!" Mia said. "It is a bear!" + +"Run!" Tim said. "We have to get out!" + +They tried to run, but the bear was faster. It caught them and ate them. The end. +Anna and Ben like to ride their bikes in the park. They have red bikes with big wheels and bells. They ride fast and slow, and ring their bells to say hello to the dogs and birds. + +One day, they see a big house at the end of the park. It is old and gray, and has many windows. Anna and Ben are curious. They ride their bikes closer to the house. They see a sign that says "No entry. Haunted." + +"What is haunted?" Anna asks. + +"It means there are ghosts inside," Ben says. "Ghosts are scary things that go boo and make you jump." + +Anna and Ben are not afraid of ghosts. They think ghosts are silly and funny. They want to see a ghost. They leave their bikes by the gate and sneak into the house. + +The house is dark and dusty. There are many rooms and doors. Anna and Ben look around. They do not see any ghosts. They only see old furniture and pictures. + +"Where are the ghosts?" Anna wonders. + +"Maybe they are hiding," Ben says. "Let's look for them." + +They open a door and go down some stairs. They find a basement. It is colder and darker than the rest of the house. There are many boxes and tools. Anna and Ben hear a noise. + +"Did you hear that?" Anna whispers. + +"It sounds like a ghost," Ben whispers back. + +They see a shadow on the wall. It is long and thin. It moves and makes a sound. + +"Boo!" the shadow says. + +Anna and Ben scream and run back up the stairs. They are scared of the ghost. They grab their bikes and ride away from the house. They do not look back. + +The shadow on the wall is not a ghost. It is a broom that fell from a shelf. The sound is the wind that blows through a crack. The broom and the wind do not know they scared Anna and Ben. They do not care. They are not silly and funny. They are just a broom and the wind. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play on the ranch with their dad and mom. The ranch has many animals, like cows, horses, chickens and dogs. + +One day, Ben and Jen see a weird animal on the ranch. It is big and brown and has a long nose and big ears. It makes a loud noise like "trumpet". Ben and Jen are scared and curious. They ask their dad what it is. + +Their dad says, "That is an elephant. He is a friend of mine. I met him when I was in Africa. He came to visit me and see the ranch. He is very nice and gentle. Do you want to meet him?" + +Ben and Jen nod and smile. They rush to the elephant with their dad. The elephant lifts his trunk and says hello. He lets them touch his skin and his tusks. He gives them a ride on his back. He sprays water on them with his trunk. Ben and Jen laugh and have fun. + +They thank the elephant for coming and say goodbye. They tell their mom about their adventure. They think the elephant is the coolest and weirdest animal they ever saw. They hope he will come back again. +Lily liked to work with her dad in the garden. She had a small shovel and a bright jacket that matched his. She helped him dig holes and plant seeds and water the flowers. She felt very proud of her work. + +One day, her dad said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you. Come with me to the shed." Lily followed him, curious and excited. He opened the door and showed her a big box. "This is for you, my little helper," he said. + +Lily opened the box and gasped. Inside was a beautiful bike, with a basket and a bell and a shiny red color. "Wow, thank you, dad!" she said, hugging him. "Can I ride it now?" + +"Of course, but first you need to put on your helmet and your jacket. Safety first," he said, smiling. He helped her put on the helmet and the jacket, and then lifted her onto the bike. He held the back of the seat and ran with her as she pedaled. + +Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She rang the bell and laughed. She loved her bike and her dad. She was happy. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play together at the park. Today, they want to go on the bus. The bus is big and yellow. It can take them to many places. + +They ask their moms if they can go on the bus. Their moms say yes, but they have to be careful and listen. They give them some money for the bus. They say they value them very much and they want them to have fun. + +Lily and Sam are happy. They say thank you to their moms. They hold hands and walk to the bus stop. They see the bus coming. They are ready to get on. + +They wave to the bus driver. He smiles and opens the door. They put the money in the box. They find two seats near the window. They look outside and see the trees, the cars, the shops, and the people. + +They talk to each other about what they see. They wonder where the bus will take them. They are excited and curious. They enjoy their bus ride. They are glad they are friends. +Ben and Mia were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had many shiny things inside. They were very happy and wanted to take them home. + +"Look, Ben, this is a luxury!" Mia said, holding a necklace with sparkly stones. "It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is, Mia. And this is a luxury too!" Ben said, showing a watch with a metal band. "It can tell the time!" + +They put the necklace and the watch in their pockets and looked for more luxuries. But then, they heard a voice. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my stuff?" It was an angry man. He was the owner of the box. He had left it there while he went to buy a drink. + +He ran towards Ben and Mia and grabbed the necklace and the watch from them. He was very mad and yelled at them. + +"You are bad kids! You stole my luxuries! They are mine, not yours! Go away and don't come back!" + +Ben and Mia were scared and sad. They ran away from the park. They felt hurt in their hearts. They had done something wrong. + +They went to Mia's house and told her mom what happened. She was not happy either. She hugged them and said: + +"Ben and Mia, you made a mistake. You should not take things that are not yours. That is called stealing. It is not nice and it can make people angry and hurt. You should say sorry to the man and give back his luxuries. That is the right thing to do. Can you do that?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They knew their mom was right. They wanted to solve their problem and be good friends again. + +They went back to the park with their mom. They found the man and his box. They walked up to him and said: + +"Excuse us, sir. We are very sorry. We took your luxuries by mistake. We thought they were for playing. We did not mean to make you angry and hurt. Here they are. Please forgive us." + +The man looked at them. He saw that they were sincere and sorry. He smiled and said: + +"Thank you, kids. I appreciate your honesty and courage. I forgive you. You can keep the luxuries. They are not very important to me. They are just things. What is important is that you learned your lesson and that you are good friends. That is a real luxury. Have fun and be careful." + +Ben and Mia thanked the man and hugged him. They were very happy and relieved. They learned that stealing is bad and that saying sorry is good. They also learned that friendship is a luxury that they should cherish and share. They played with their luxuries and their toys and had a great day. +Sam was a boy who liked to eat. He ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and sometimes snacks in between. He ate bread, cheese, fruit, and cookies, but his favorite thing to eat was cake. He loved cake so much that he wanted to eat it every day. + +One day, his mom baked a big cake for his dad's birthday. She put it on the table and told Sam, "This cake is for dad. Do not eat it, or you will be in trouble." She then went to the living room to talk on the telephone with her friend. + +Sam looked at the cake. It was chocolate, with white frosting and sprinkles. It smelled so good. He wanted to eat it very much. He thought, "Maybe I can eat a little bit. Mom will not notice. She is busy on the telephone." He climbed on a chair and reached for the cake. + +Just then, he heard his mom say, "Oh, no! The telephone is out of battery. I have to charge it." He heard her footsteps coming to the kitchen. He panicked. He grabbed the whole cake and ran to his room. He locked the door and started to eat the cake as fast as he could. + +His mom knocked on the door. She said, "Sam, what are you doing? Open the door, please." She smelled the cake. She knew what Sam had done. She was very angry. She said, "Sam, you are in big trouble. You ate dad's cake. That was very naughty. You have to say sorry and share your toys with dad." + +Sam felt bad. He had eaten too much cake. His tummy hurt. He also felt sorry for his mom and dad. He had ruined their birthday surprise. He wished he had listened to his mom. He opened the door and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I ate the cake. It was yummy, but I was greedy. I love you and dad. Can I give you a hug?" His mom hugged him and said, "I love you too, Sam. But you have to learn to obey and share. Now, let's go and see dad. Maybe we can make another cake together." +Tom was a little boy who liked to play outside. He had a big red ball that he threw and kicked and rolled. One day, he took his ball to the field near his house. He saw some cows and a big bull. The bull had horns and a ring in his nose. Tom thought the bull looked funny and wanted to play with him. + +Tom threw his ball at the bull and ran after it. The bull did not like that. He snorted and stomped and shook his head. He ran after Tom and his ball. Tom was scared. He ran as fast as he could, but the bull was faster. Tom saw a big tree and climbed up. He hoped the bull would go away. + +The bull did not go away. He stayed under the tree and mooed and pawed the ground. He wanted Tom and his ball. Tom was very scared. He wished his mom or dad would come and help him. He hugged his ball and cried. He was tired and hungry and cold. He closed his eyes and tried to nap. + +After a while, Tom heard a voice. It was his dad. He had come to look for him. He saw the bull and the tree and Tom. He shouted at the bull and threw a stick at him. The bull was scared of the stick and ran away. Tom's dad climbed the tree and got Tom and his ball. He hugged Tom and said he was sorry. He said he was proud of Tom for being brave. He said they should go home and have some milk and cookies. + +Tom was happy. He was not scared anymore. He had his dad and his ball. He said he was sorry for throwing his ball at the bull. He said he would not do it again. He said he loved his dad. His dad said he loved him too. They walked home together, holding hands. Tom was sleepy. He napped on his dad's shoulder. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and make tents with sticks and blankets. One day, they decided to pretend they were getting married in their tent. They found some flowers and rings and put on their best clothes. + +"Will you marry me, Lily?" Ben asked, holding a ring made of a twisty wire. + +"Yes, I will, Ben!" Lily said, smiling. She put the ring on her finger and gave Ben a flower. "You are my husband and I am your wife. We will live in this tent forever." + +They hugged and kissed and said, "I love you". They were very happy. + +But then, a big dog came and saw their tent. He thought it was a toy and wanted to play with it. He ran towards it and jumped on it. He tore the blankets and knocked down the sticks. He barked and wagged his tail. + +Lily and Ben were scared and angry. They ran out of their tent and shouted at the dog. + +"Go away, dog! You are very bad and silly! You ruined our tent and our wedding!" they cried. + +The dog did not understand. He thought they were playing too. He licked their faces and tried to be friendly. + +Lily and Ben did not like that. They pushed the dog away and ran to their moms. They told them what happened and how sad they were. + +Their moms hugged them and comforted them. They told them that the dog did not mean to hurt them. He was just curious and playful. They said that they could make another tent and play again. + +They also told them that getting married was not a game. It was a very important and serious thing. It meant that two people loved each other very much and wanted to be together for a long time. They said that Lily and Ben were too young to get married. They had to grow up and learn more about life and love. + +Lily and Ben listened to their moms. They realized that they were silly to pretend they were married. They said they were sorry and that they still loved each other as friends. They also said they were sorry to the dog and that they wanted to play with him. + +The dog was happy and wagged his tail. He gave them his ball and invited them to chase him. Lily and Ben smiled and agreed. They ran after the dog and had fun. + +They learned that they should not play with things they did not understand. They also learned that they should be kind and forgiving to animals and people. They were still best friends and they still liked to make tents. But they did not pretend they were married anymore. They knew they had time to grow up and find their true love. +Lily loved to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and shapes to make pictures. She liked to draw her family, her friends, and her toys. She also liked to draw things she saw in her dreams. + +One night, she had a very special dream. She dreamed that she was in a big garden with many flowers and butterflies. She saw a fairy with wings and a wand. The fairy smiled at her and said, "Hello, Lily. I have a gift for you." She waved her wand and a book appeared in Lily's hands. The book was shiny and had a lock. + +The fairy said, "This is a magic book. It has many images inside. You can open it with this key." She gave Lily a small key that glowed. "But you must be careful. Only open it when you are alone and when you feel happy. The images are very important. They are your wishes and dreams. They can come true if you believe in them." + +Lily was amazed and curious. She thanked the fairy and hugged her. The fairy said, "Goodbye, Lily. I hope you enjoy your book. Remember, it is a secret. Do not tell anyone about it." She kissed Lily's cheek and flew away. + +Lily woke up and saw the book and the key on her pillow. She was very happy and excited. She wanted to see the images inside. She waited until everyone was asleep and then she opened the book. She saw many beautiful and wonderful things. She saw a rainbow, a unicorn, a castle, a star, and more. She felt a warm glow in her heart. She whispered, "I believe in you, my wishes and dreams." She closed the book and put it under her bed. She smiled and fell asleep. She knew she had a magic book. She knew she had a fairy friend. She knew she had a happy life. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the park. They run, jump, and laugh on the grass. The grass is green and soft. + +One day, they see a new girl sitting on a bench. She looks sad and lonely. Lily and Ben want to be kind and make a new friend. + +"Hi, what is your name?" Lily asks the new girl. + +"My name is Anna. I just moved here. I don't know anyone," the new girl says. + +"We are Lily and Ben. We play here every day. Do you want to play with us?" Ben asks. + +Anna nods and smiles. She follows Lily and Ben to the grass. + +"We like to play tag. It is fun. Do you know how to play?" Lily says. + +"Yes, I do. But I have a better game. I recommend we play hide and seek. It is more fun. You can hide behind the trees, the bushes, or the swings," Anna says. + +"OK, let's play hide and seek. That sounds fun. You can be the seeker first. We will hide. Count to ten and then come find us," Ben says. + +Anna agrees and starts counting. Lily and Ben run and hide. They are happy to have a new friend. Anna is happy to have new friends. They play hide and seek until it is time to go home. They hug and say goodbye. They promise to play again tomorrow. They are kind and happy. +Tom and Mia are playing with blocks in the garden. They like to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They have many colors of blocks: red, blue, yellow, green and more. + +"Look, Mia, I made a sun with the yellow blocks!" Tom says. He holds up his sun and shows it to Mia. He used six blocks to make a circle and four blocks to make rays. + +"That is a nice sun, Tom. But it is weird. The real sun is not like that. The real sun is very big and very bright and very hot. It is in the sky, not in your hand." Mia says. She points to the sky, where the real sun is shining. + +"I know, Mia. But I like my sun. It is fun to make things with blocks. Do you want to make something with me?" Tom says. He puts his sun on the ground and looks at Mia. + +"Okay, Tom. What do you want to make?" Mia says. She picks up some blocks and waits for Tom. + +"Let's make a rocket. A rocket can fly to the sky and see the real sun. We need a lot of blocks to make a rocket. We need to attach them together very well." Tom says. He starts to make the base of the rocket with the red blocks. + +"Okay, Tom. I will help you. I will make the top of the rocket with the blue blocks. We need to attach a cone and a window and some wings." Mia says. She starts to make the top of the rocket with the blue blocks. + +They work together and attach the blocks very well. Soon they have a big rocket made of blocks. They are very proud of their rocket. + +"Wow, Tom, our rocket is amazing. It looks like it can fly to the sky and see the real sun. Do you want to pretend to fly with me?" Mia says. She holds Tom's hand and stands next to the rocket. + +"Yes, Mia, let's pretend to fly. We can be astronauts and explore the space. Maybe we can see some stars and planets and aliens too." Tom says. He holds Mia's hand and stands next to the rocket. + +They count down from ten to one and then jump and shout: "Blast off!" They pretend to fly with their rocket and see the real sun and have a lot of fun. They are happy and they laugh a lot. They like to play with blocks and with each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a small cell in the garden. It is shiny and round. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let me have it!" Lily says. She tries to grab the cell from Ben. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. He holds the cell tight. They fight for the cell. They pull and push and shout. + +"Stop!" a voice says. It is Mom. She comes to the garden. She sees Lily and Ben fighting. She is not happy. + +"What are you doing?" Mom asks. She takes the cell from them. "This is not a toy. This is a battery. It can be dangerous. You should not fight over it. You should share and be nice." + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. Mom gives them each a cookie. She tells them to play with safe toys. They agree. They go to the sandbox and build a castle. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make ramps and bridges with books and pillows and see how fast their cars could go. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big ramp with this book!" Ben said, pointing to a thick book he had put on the sofa. "I bet my car can jump over it!" + +"Let me try too!" Lily said, grabbing her car. She put it on the floor and pushed it hard towards the ramp. But when her car reached the book, it did not jump. It hit the book and fell off. + +"Oh no, Lily, your car is broken!" Ben said, picking up her car. He saw that one of the wheels was loose and a small screw was sticking out. "You need a screwdriver to fix it!" + +Lily felt sad. She liked her car very much and did not want it to be broken. She looked around and saw that their grandpa was sitting in his chair, reading a newspaper. He was elderly and had white hair and glasses. He always helped them with their toys. + +"Grandpa, can you help me?" Lily asked, running to him with her car. "My car is broken and it needs a screwdriver!" + +Grandpa smiled and put down his newspaper. He took the car and the screw from Lily and looked at them. He found a small screwdriver in his pocket and fixed the wheel. + +"There you go, Lily, your car is good as new!" Grandpa said, handing the car back to Lily. "But be careful, don't push it too hard or it might break again." + +"Thank you, Grandpa, you are the best!" Lily said, hugging him. She ran back to Ben and showed him her car. "Look, Ben, Grandpa fixed my car!" + +"Wow, that's great, Lily!" Ben said, smiling. "Do you want to try the ramp again?" + +"Yes, but this time, let's balance our cars on the book and see who can stay longer!" Lily said, putting her car on the book. + +"OK, let's do it!" Ben said, putting his car next to hers. They both watched their cars carefully, hoping they would not fall off. They had fun playing with their cars and their grandpa. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to smell the flowers and look for bugs. Lily saw a big red flower that was very pretty. She wanted to pick it and give it to her mom. + +"Look, Ben, a red flower!" she said. "I want to take it home." + +Ben shook his head. He remembered what mom had told them. "No, Lily, we can't pick the flowers. Mom said they are not ours. They belong to the garden. If we pick them, they will die and the garden will be sad." + +Lily did not listen. She thought Ben was being silly. She reached for the flower. But she did not see the bee that was hiding inside. The bee was angry that Lily wanted to take its home. It flew out and stung Lily on her hand. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. She dropped the flower and ran to mom. The flower was broken and the bee was gone. + +Mom saw Lily's hand and put some ice on it. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily, that must hurt a lot. But you should have listened to Ben. He was trying to warn you. The flowers are not for picking. They are for looking and smelling. They are alive and they have friends, like the bees. If we hurt them, we hurt ourselves too. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry for the flower and the bee. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry, flower and bee. I won't pick the flowers again. I will be nice to them and to their friends." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. I'm proud of you. And I'm sure the flower and the bee forgive you too. Now, let's go and say sorry to the garden and thank it for its beauty." + +Lily and Ben followed mom to the garden. They said sorry and thank you to the flowers and the bugs. They learned to respect and appreciate nature. And they never picked the flowers again. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big sign that said "Garage Sale". They ran to see what they could find. + +"Look, Tom, a toy car!" Sam said. He picked up a red car with four wheels and a shiny horn. He made vroom-vroom noises and smiled. + +"That's nice, Sam, but I found something better," Tom said. He held up a round thing with a hole in the middle. It was gray and black and had some dirt on it. "This is an ashtray. It's for grown-ups who smoke. It's very cool and rare." + +"An ashtray? That's not a toy, Tom. That's yucky and bad for you. You should put it back," Sam said. He did not like the smell of smoke. He thought it made people cough and sick. + +"No, Sam, you don't understand. This is a lucky ashtray. It has a picture of a horseshoe on it. See?" Tom pointed to a small sticker on the side of the ashtray. It had a U-shape with some dots on it. "That means good luck. If I keep this ashtray, I will have good luck all the time. Maybe I will find more toys, or candy, or money." + +Sam shook his head. He did not believe in luck. He thought luck was silly and not real. He liked his toy car better. He said, "Okay, Tom, you can have your lucky ashtray. But I don't want it. Let's go pay for our things and go home." + +They went to the lady who was selling the stuff. She smiled at them and said, "Hello, boys. What did you find?" + +Sam showed her his toy car and said, "I found this car. It's very fast and fun. How much is it?" + +The lady looked at the car and said, "That's a nice car, Sam. It's only one dollar. You can have it." + +Sam gave her a dollar and said, "Thank you, lady. I like this car a lot." + +The lady turned to Tom and said, "And what about you, Tom? What did you find?" + +Tom showed her his ashtray and said, "I found this ashtray. It's very cool and rare. It's a lucky ashtray. It has a horseshoe on it. How much is it?" + +The lady looked at the ashtray and gasped. She said, "Oh, no, Tom. That's not an ashtray. That's a grenade. It's very dangerous and explosive. It's a bad thing. You should not have it." + +Tom's eyes widened. He did not know what a grenade was. He thought it was a lucky ashtray. He said, "A grenade? What's a grenade?" + +The lady said, "A grenade is a thing that makes a big boom and fire. It can hurt people and break things. It's not for kids. It's not for anyone. I don't know how it got here. It must have been a mistake. You should give it to me right now. I will call the police and they will take it away." + +Tom was scared. He did not want a big boom and fire. He did not want to hurt people and break things. He did not want the police to come. He said, "Okay, lady. Here, take it. I don't want it. I'm sorry. I thought it was a lucky ashtray." + +The lady took the grenade from Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. You did the right thing. You are a brave and smart boy. You are very lucky that nothing bad happened. You should be careful with what you find. Not everything is what it seems." + +Tom nodded. He felt sad and silly. He wished he had picked a toy car like Sam. He said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I was wrong. Your car is better than my ashtray. Can I play with it?" + +Sam hugged his brother and said, "Of course, Tom. You can play with my car. I'm glad you're okay. You're still my brother and I love you." + +They left the garage sale and went home. They played with the toy car and forgot about the ashtray. They were happy and safe. They were lucky. +Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but they both wanted the same one: a red truck. Lily grabbed the truck first, but Tom tried to take it from her. + +"Mine!" Lily yelled, holding the truck tight. + +"No, mine!" Tom yelled back, pulling the truck hard. + +They yelled and pulled until the truck broke in two. They both fell on the carpet and started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken truck and the crying children. She was not happy. + +"Look what you did!" Mom said. "You broke your toy because you were selfish and greedy. You should have shared and taken turns. Now you have nothing to play with." + +Lily and Tom felt sorry. They knew Mom was right. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"Sorry, Lily. You can have the truck first next time." + +"Sorry, Tom. You can have the truck after me." + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She fixed the truck with some tape and gave it back to them. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you." + +"I love you too. And I'm proud of you for saying sorry and being kind. That's what good friends do." + +Lily and Tom learned their lesson. They played with the truck and other toys, and they shared and took turns. They had more fun and no more fights. + +The end. +Lila was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She liked to read books and draw pictures, but the other kids thought she was weird. They called her names and laughed at her. + +One day, Lila found a big jar in the basement. It was full of green goo. She wondered what it was. She took a spoon and stirred the goo. It made a funny sound. "Squish, squish, squish." + +"Hello, little girl," a voice said. Lila jumped. She looked around, but saw no one. "Who said that?" she asked. + +"I did," the voice said. "I am in the jar. I am a brain. A very smart brain. But I am also lonely. Will you be my friend?" + +Lila was scared, but also curious. She looked at the jar. She saw a brain floating in the goo. It had eyes and a mouth. It smiled at her. "You are a brain?" she asked. + +"Yes, I am. I used to belong to a scientist. He was very kind to me. He taught me many things. But he died, and his family threw me away. They did not like me. They thought I was creepy. So I ended up here, in this dark and cold basement. I have no one to talk to. No one to learn from. No one to love. Will you be my friend?" + +Lila felt sorry for the brain. She knew how it felt to be lonely. She knew how it felt to be different. She decided to be brave and kind. She said, "Yes, I will be your friend. You can teach me many things. And I can teach you some things too. Like how to draw and how to sing. And how to have fun. We can be friends, brain." + +The brain was very happy. It thanked Lila. It said, "You are a very nice girl, Lila. You have a big heart. And a big brain too. You are not weird. You are special. And so am I. We are special friends, Lila." + +Lila smiled. She felt happy too. She had found a friend. A very smart and funny friend. She did not care what the other kids said. She did not feel lonely anymore. She felt loved. + +The moral of the story is: Don't judge someone by their appearance. Be kind and open-minded. You might find a friend in the most unexpected place. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a penny on the floor. It is shiny and round. + +"Look, a penny!" Tom says. "I want it!" + +"No, I want it!" Jen says. "It is mine!" + +They both try to take the penny. They pull and tug. The penny is wide, but not wide enough for two hands. They start to yell and cry. + +"Stop it!" Mom says. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the penny and the friends. She is not happy. + +"Tom, Jen, why are you fighting?" Mom asks. "A penny is not worth losing a friend. You need to share and be kind." + +She takes the penny and puts it in a jar. She gives them each a hug and a cookie. + +"Here, you can have this instead," Mom says. "It is better than a penny. It is a treat!" + +Tom and Jen smile. They say sorry to each other. They eat their cookies and play again. They are friends. They do not need a penny. They have Mom and each other. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they went to the park with their moms. + +Lily saw a big red ball. She wanted to play with it. She ran to the ball and picked it up. Ben saw the ball too. He wanted to play with it. He ran to Lily and said, "Give me the ball! It is mine!" + +Lily said, "No, it is mine! I saw it first!" They both pulled the ball. The ball popped. It made a loud noise. Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the ball. The ball was broken. + +Their moms heard the noise. They came to see what happened. They saw the broken ball. They were angry. They said, "Lily and Ben, what did you do? You broke the ball! That was not nice! You have to say sorry to the owner of the ball!" + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They did not know who owned the ball. They looked around. They saw a boy crying. He was sitting on a bench. He had a blue shirt and a green hat. He was holding a yellow balloon. He was the owner of the ball. + +Lily and Ben walked to the boy. They said, "We are sorry. We broke your ball. We did not mean to. We were fighting. That was wrong. Can we be your friends?" + +The boy looked at them. He was sad. He said, "My ball was my favorite. I got it for my birthday. Now it is gone. You were mean. You have to shut up. I don't want to be your friends." + +Lily and Ben felt worse. They wanted to make the boy happy. They thought of something. They said, "We have an idea. We can give you something. We can give you our toys. Lily has a doll. Ben has a car. You can have them. They are fun. They are not broken. Will you take them?" + +The boy looked at the doll and the car. He liked them. He smiled. He said, "Thank you. You are nice. You are sorry. I forgive you. I will take them. You can have my balloon. It is big and yellow. It can fly. It is fun. Will you take it?" + +Lily and Ben looked at the balloon. They liked it. They smiled. They said, "Thank you. You are nice. You are kind. We accept it. We can share it. We can be friends." + +The boy nodded. He gave them the balloon. They gave him the doll and the car. They hugged. They played. They were happy. Their moms were happy too. They said, "Good job, Lily and Ben. You learned to say sorry. You learned to share. You made a new friend. We are proud of you." +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys. Tim has a new toy car. It can move by itself. It has a cable. The cable goes to a box. The box has batteries. The batteries make the car move. + +Jen wants to play with the car. She asks Tim to lend her the car. Tim says no. He says it is his car. He says he does not want to share. Jen is sad. She thinks Tim is mean. + +Jen has an idea. She waits until Tim is not looking. She takes the car and the box. She runs away. She thinks she is smart. + +Tim sees that his car is gone. He is angry. He looks for Jen. He finds her in the park. He sees her playing with his car. He yells at her. He says she is a thief. He says he wants his car back. + +Jen does not want to give the car back. She says it is her car now. She says she likes it. She says Tim is selfish. They fight over the car. They pull the cable. The cable breaks. The car stops moving. The box sparks. The batteries get hot. The batteries explode. The car and the box catch fire. Tim and Jen scream. They drop the car and the box. They run away. They are scared. They are hurt. They are sorry. + +The end. +Tom and Lily were brother and sister. They liked to walk in the woods near their village. They saw many animals and flowers and had fun. + +One day, they walked too far and got lost. They did not know how to go back to their village. They were fearful and hungry and cold. They cried for help, but no one heard them. + +They saw a big house in the woods. They thought maybe someone lived there and could help them. They knocked on the door, but no one answered. They pushed the door and it opened. They went inside. + +The house was dark and dirty. There were many bones and skulls and pots and knives. They smelled something bad. They heard a loud laugh. They turned around and saw a big, ugly witch. She had a long nose and sharp teeth and red eyes. She said, "Hello, my little snacks. I have been waiting for you. You will make a tasty stew for me." + +Tom and Lily were very fearful. They tried to run away, but the witch was faster. She grabbed them and threw them into a big pot. She lit a fire under the pot and sang a wicked song. Tom and Lily screamed and cried, but no one came to save them. They were cooked and eaten by the witch. The end. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the hall. The hall has many toys and books. They can run and jump and laugh in the hall. + +One day, Tom and Anna are playing in the hall. They are pretending to be pirates. They have hats and swords and a treasure map. They are looking for the treasure in the hall. + +"Arrr, matey, where is the treasure?" Tom asks Anna. + +"I think it is under the table, captain," Anna says. + +They crawl under the table. They find a box. They open the box. They see many shiny things. They are happy. They have found the treasure. + +"Wow, look at all the gold and jewels," Tom says. + +"We are successful pirates, captain," Anna says. + +They take some of the treasure and put it in their pockets. They are thirsty. They want to drink some water. + +"Let's go to the kitchen and drink some water," Tom says. + +"OK, captain, but we have to be careful. There might be other pirates in the hall," Anna says. + +They hold their swords and sneak to the kitchen. They see no one. They are safe. They drink some water. They are refreshed. + +They go back to the hall. They play some more. They are happy. They are pirates. They are friends. +Tim and Anna went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, giraffes, and elephants. They liked the animals, but they wanted to see the monkeys most of all. + +They ran to the monkey cage and looked inside. There were big monkeys and small monkeys, brown monkeys and black monkeys, hairy monkeys and bald monkeys. The monkeys were jumping, swinging, and playing. Tim and Anna laughed and clapped. + +"Look, mom, look!" Tim said. "That monkey is wearing a hat!" + +Mom looked and saw a monkey with a red hat on its head. The monkey looked very funny. It took the hat off and put it on another monkey. The other monkey did not like the hat. It threw the hat on the ground. + +"Can I have the hat, mom?" Anna asked. "It is pretty." + +Mom shook her head. "No, Anna, you can't. The hat is not yours. It belongs to the zoo. And it is disgusting. The monkeys have touched it with their dirty hands. You don't want to wear a disgusting hat, do you?" + +Anna made a face. "No, mom, I don't. The hat is disgusting. I don't want to touch it."