diff --git "a/TinyStories_1848.txt" "b/TinyStories_1848.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1848.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +"Ben, come here!" the voice said. "I have a surprise for you!" + +Ben wiped his eyes and ran to the kitchen. There, he saw his mom holding a big brown wrap. She smiled and gave it to him. + +"Here you go, Ben!" she said. "This is a gift from Grandma too. She loves you very much and she knows what you like. Open it and see!" + +Ben opened the wrap and gasped. Inside, there was a new car with lights and sounds. It was shiny and red and fast. Ben loved it. He hugged his mom and thanked her. + +"Wow, thank you, Mom!" he said. "Thank you, Grandma! This is the best toy ever!" + +He ran back to the living room with his car. He saw Lily playing with her doll. He felt happy and proud. He did not want to fight with her anymore. He wanted to share his toy with her. + +"Hey, Lily, look at this!" he said. "It's a new car for me! Do you want to play with it?" + +Lily looked at his car and smiled. She liked cars too. She put down her doll and took his car. She pressed the buttons and made it move. + +"Wow, that's cool!" she said. "Thank you, Ben! Do you want to play with my doll?" + +Ben looked at her doll and nodded. He did not mind dolls. He picked up her doll and brushed her hair. + +"Sure, why not?" he said. "Thank you, Lily!" + +They played together with their new toys. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be people. They did not complain anymore. They were happy and grateful. They loved their toys and each other. +Tom and Anna liked to play in the old house. It was big and dark and had many rooms. They pretended to be brave explorers and looked for treasures. But they never went to the attic. They heard that there was a terrible ghost there. + +One day, Tom had a bad idea. He wanted to see the ghost. He told Anna to follow him to the attic. Anna was scared, but she did not want to seem weak. She followed Tom up the stairs. They reached a door that was locked. Tom found a key under a mat. He put the key in the hole and twisted it. The door opened with a loud creak. + +Tom and Anna stepped inside the attic. It was dusty and dark. They saw old boxes and clothes and toys. They also saw a big mirror. Tom walked towards the mirror. He wanted to see his face. He did not see the ghost behind him. The ghost was white and thin and had no eyes. It opened its mouth and made a horrible sound. + +Anna saw the ghost and screamed. She grabbed Tom's hand and pulled him away from the mirror. They ran to the door and twisted the key. The door was stuck. The ghost was coming closer. Tom and Anna were very afraid. They cried and shouted for help. + +Then they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had come to look for them. She heard their cries and found the key. She opened the door and saw the ghost. She was not afraid. She knew it was not a real ghost. It was a sheet with holes. She took the sheet off and saw a cat. The cat had been hiding in the attic. It had knocked over the sheet and got stuck in it. + +Mom hugged Tom and Anna and told them not to play in the attic again. She said it was dangerous and dirty. She also said it was not nice to scare the cat. Tom and Anna said they were sorry. They also said they were glad it was not a terrible ghost. They followed mom downstairs and left the old house. They never went back. +Lily and Tom are playing in the kitchen. They see a big jar on the shelf. The jar is full of cookies. Lily and Tom love cookies. + +"Let's get the jar," Lily says. "We can have some cookies." + +"OK," Tom says. "But the jar is very big. How can we get it?" + +Lily has an idea. She sees a scale on the floor. The scale can weigh things. Lily and Tom can weigh themselves. + +"Look, Tom," Lily says. "We can use the scale. We can see how much we weigh. Then we can see how much the jar weighs. Maybe we can lift the jar if it is not too heavy." + +"Good idea, Lily," Tom says. "Let's try it." + +Lily and Tom go to the scale. They take turns to stand on it. The scale shows a number. Lily weighs 15. Tom weighs 17. + +"Now let's weigh the jar," Lily says. She climbs on a chair and reaches for the jar. She puts the jar on the scale. The scale shows a bigger number. The jar weighs 25. + +"Oh no," Lily says. "The jar is too heavy. We can't lift it. We can't have any cookies." + +Tom is sad. He wants some cookies. He thinks hard. He has another idea. + +"Wait, Lily," Tom says. "We can still have some cookies. We can work together. We can push the jar off the shelf. Then we can open it on the floor. We can share the cookies." + +"Good idea, Tom," Lily says. "Let's do it." + +Lily and Tom push the jar together. The jar falls off the shelf. It lands on the floor. It does not break. Lily and Tom open the jar. They see many cookies inside. They smile. + +"Yay," Lily and Tom say. "We did it. We got the jar. We can have some cookies." + +Lily and Tom take some cookies. They eat them. They are very good. Lily and Tom are happy. They hug each other. + +The end. +Lily was eager to go to the park with daddy. She loved to swing, slide and play with the sand. She put on her hat, shoes and coat and ran to the door. + +But daddy was not ready. He was still working on his laptop. He said he had to finish something important. Lily was sad. She did not like to wait. She wanted to go now. + +She decided to help daddy. She climbed on his chair and tapped on his laptop. She made funny noises and smiled. She thought daddy would like that. + +But daddy did not like that. He was angry. He said Lily was making a mess. He said she had to stop. He took his laptop away from her. Lily was scared. She did not mean to make daddy angry. She wanted to make him happy. + +She decided to say sorry. She hugged daddy and said she was sorry. She said she loved him. She said she just wanted to go to the park. Daddy smiled. He said he was sorry too. He said he loved her. He said he was done with his work. He said they could go to the park now. + +Lily was happy. She took daddy's hand and ran to the door. She was eager to go to the park with daddy. She loved to swing, slide and play with the sand. She forgot about the laptop. She only thought about the fun. +Anna likes to design things. She has many papers and colors. She draws houses and flowers and animals. She is happy when she makes something new. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom. She sees a boy playing with a toy car. He is alone. Anna wants to be his friend. She walks to him and says, "Hi, I am Anna. What is your name?" + +The boy looks at her and says, "I am Ben. This is my car. Do you want to play with me?" + +Anna nods and smiles. She says, "Yes, I like cars. Can I show you something?" She takes out a paper from her bag. She has designed a car with four wheels and a big window. She says, "This is my car. I made it with colors. Do you like it?" + +Ben looks at the paper and says, "Wow, your car is fine. It is very pretty. You are good at designing. Can I have it?" + +Anna says, "Yes, you can have it. It is a gift for you. You are my friend." + +Ben says, "Thank you, Anna. You are my friend too. Do you want to play with my car?" + +Anna says, "Yes, let's play together. We can make more cars and race them." + +They play with the cars and have fun. They share their toys and ideas. They are happy. They have found a new friend. +Lily was eager to go to the park with her mom and dad. She wanted to play on the swings and slide and see the ducks. She ran to her room and looked for her favorite dress. It was pink and had flowers on it. She loved how it twirled when she spun around. + +She put on the dress and ran to the mirror. She smiled and said, "I look pretty!" She heard her mom call her name. "Lily, are you ready? We have to go soon." Lily nodded and ran to the door. She grabbed her hat and shoes and put them on. + +She opened the door and saw her mom and dad waiting for her. They smiled and said, "You look lovely, Lily. Are you excited to go to the park?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, yes, yes!" She held their hands and walked with them. + +On the way, they saw a girl who was crying. She had a hole in her dress and dirt on her face. She looked sad and lonely. Lily felt sorry for her. She asked her mom and dad, "Why is she crying? Can we help her?" + +Her mom and dad said, "She is crying because she has no one to play with and no nice clothes to wear. She lives in a poor house and has no toys. We can help her by being kind and sharing what we have." Lily thought for a moment. She remembered how much she loved her dress and how happy it made her feel. She decided to do something nice for the girl. + +She walked up to the girl and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?" The girl looked up and said, "I'm Anna." Lily smiled and said, "Do you want to play with me at the park?" Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please." Lily said, "Okay, but first, I have something for you." She took off her dress and put it on Anna. She said, "This is my favorite dress. It's pink and has flowers on it. It makes me feel pretty. I want you to have it. You can keep it." Anna gasped and said, "Really? You're giving me your dress? But why?" Lily said, "Because I want you to be happy. And because sharing is caring." Anna hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you! You're very kind and generous. You're my new friend." Lily hugged her back and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome! You're very sweet and brave. You're my new friend too." + +Lily and Anna ran to the park and played together. They had fun on the swings and slide and saw the ducks. They laughed and talked and twirled. Lily's mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were proud of Lily for being so kind and generous. They knew she had learned a valuable lesson. They knew she had made a new friend. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. Lily has the white pieces. Ben has the black pieces. They take turns to move their pieces on the board. + +One day, Lily and Ben play chess at Ben's house. Ben's mom watches them. She is very proud of Ben. She thinks he is very smart. She says, "Ben, you are so good at chess. You will win for sure. Lily, you are nice, but you are not very good. You should let Ben win." + +Lily feels sad. She does not like what Ben's mom says. She thinks it is not fair. She says, "No, I will not let Ben win. I will try my best. Chess is fun. It is not about winning or losing. It is about playing and learning." + +Ben's mom gets angry. She says, "Lily, you are rude. You should respect your elders. You should bow to me and say sorry. Then you should give up your pieces and let Ben win." + +Lily feels angry too. She says, "No, I will not bow to you. You are not nice. You are mean. You should say sorry to me and Ben. You should not make us feel bad. You should let us play and have fun." + +Ben's mom is shocked. She does not know what to say. She feels embarrassed. She looks at Ben. Ben looks at her. He says, "Mom, Lily is right. You are wrong. You should not say those things. You should be kind and fair. You should apologize to Lily and me. And you should let us play chess in peace." + +Ben's mom realizes her mistake. She feels sorry. She says, "You are right, Ben. I am wrong. I am sorry, Lily. I am sorry, Ben. I was rude and mean. I should be kind and fair. I will let you play chess in peace. And I will bow to you both and say thank you for teaching me a lesson." + +Lily and Ben smile. They accept her apology. They bow to her and say thank you too. Then they continue to play chess. They have fun. They do not care who wins or loses. They are happy. They are friends. +Ben and Mia liked to play near the rail. The rail was smooth and shiny, and sometimes a big train came by. They liked to wave at the train and hear the loud noise. + +One day, they saw a big red ball on the other side of the rail. They wanted to get the ball and play with it. They looked both ways, but they did not see any train. + +"Let's go get the ball!" Ben said. + +"OK, but be quick!" Mia said. + +They ran across the rail, holding hands. They reached the ball and picked it up. They were happy. + +But then they heard a horn. It was a train. It was coming fast. They were scared. + +"Run!" Mia said. + +They tried to run back, but they were too late. The train was too close. It hit them and they fell. They did not get up. + +The ball rolled away. It was still red and shiny. But Ben and Mia did not see it. They did not see anything. They were gone. +Tommy was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. He did not like to stay in bed all day. He wanted to play with his toys and his friends. + +"Mommy, when will I get better?" he asked his mommy, who gave him some medicine. + +"Very soon, my love. The medicine will help you feel normal again. You just need to rest and drink lots of water," his mommy said, and kissed his forehead. + +Tommy hoped his mommy was right. He hoped the medicine would make him normal. He did not like being sick. He did not like the taste of the medicine. He did not like the doctor who came to see him. + +"Can I watch TV, mommy?" he asked his mommy, who nodded and turned on the TV. + +Tommy watched some cartoons. He liked the cartoons. They made him laugh and forget his cough. He saw the cartoon characters run and jump and have fun. He wished he could do that too. + +"Maybe tomorrow, Tommy. Maybe tomorrow you will be normal again. And then you can play with your toys and your friends. And we can go to the park and have a picnic. How does that sound?" his mommy said, and hugged him. + +Tommy smiled. He liked the sound of that. He hoped his mommy was right. He hoped the medicine would work. He hoped he would be normal again. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. +Tom was scared of the dark. He did not like to sleep in his bedroom when the night came. He wanted to stay with his mom and dad in their big bed. But they said he had to sleep in his own bed. + +"Tom, you are a big boy now. You can sleep in your bedroom. There is nothing to be afraid of. We are right next door. If you need us, just call us," his mom said. + +"But mom, it is dark and I hear noises. What if there are monsters under my bed?" Tom said. + +"There are no monsters, Tom. Those are just sounds from the wind and the trees. You have your teddy bear to keep you company. He will protect you from anything. Why don't you rub his fur and hug him tight? He will make you feel better," his dad said. + +Tom took his teddy bear and rubbed his fur. It was soft and warm. He hugged him tight and felt a little better. He said good night to his mom and dad and went to his bedroom. He turned on his night light and got into his bed. He put his teddy bear next to him and closed his eyes. + +He still heard some noises, but he told himself they were not scary. He rubbed his teddy bear's fur and whispered, "I love you, teddy. You are my best friend. Thank you for being with me in the dark." He felt his teddy bear hug him back and smiled. He fell asleep and had sweet dreams. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the yard. One day, they find a big box. The box has a picture of a toy car on it. Tom and Jen want the toy car. + +"Let's open the box!" Tom says. + +"OK!" Jen says. + +They look for something to open the box. They see a nail on the ground. The nail is blue. Tom picks up the nail. + +"I can use this nail to open the box!" Tom says. + +He hits the box with the nail. The nail makes a hole in the box. Tom and Jen look inside the hole. They see a letter. + +"What is this?" Jen asks. + +Tom takes out the letter. He tries to read it. He sees some words he knows. + +"Dear Tom and Jen," he reads. "This box is not for you. This box is for your neighbor. He is very sick. This is a gift from his family. They mail it to him. They want him to be happy. Please do not open the box. Please give the box to your neighbor. Thank you." + +Tom and Jen feel bad. They open the box. They see the toy car. The toy car is broken. The nail broke the toy car. Tom and Jen cry. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their neighbor. He is in a wheelchair. He has a sad face. + +"Hello, Tom and Jen," he says. "I saw the mailman bring a box for me. Do you know where it is?" + +Tom and Jen look at the box. They look at the toy car. They look at the nail. They look at their neighbor. They do not know what to say. They are very sorry. They are very scared. They are very sad. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were having lunch with their mom and dad. They had soup and bread and cheese. Ben liked soup, but he did not like cheese. Lily liked cheese, but she did not like soup. Mom and dad liked both. + +Ben wanted to eat his soup with a fork. He thought it was fun to stab the noodles and carrots. He did not care that the soup spilled on his plate and his shirt. He was ignorant of the mess he made. + +Lily saw Ben eating his soup with a fork. She thought he was silly and rude. She wanted to teach him a lesson. She said, "Ben, you are eating wrong. You should use a spoon for soup, not a fork. A fork is for cheese and bread. You are embarrassing yourself and us." + +Ben did not like what Lily said. He felt angry and hurt. He said, "Lily, you are mean. You should mind your own business. I can eat however I want. You are embarrassing yourself and us." + +Mom and dad heard Ben and Lily arguing. They were not happy. They said, "Ben and Lily, stop fighting. You are both wrong. You should not eat with a fork or a spoon. You should eat with your mouth. And you should not say hurtful things to each other. You are embarrassing yourself and us." + +Ben and Lily realized they were wrong. They felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "Mom and dad, we are sorry. We were ignorant and rude. We will eat with our mouth and be nice to each other. We will not embarrass you or us." + +Mom and dad smiled and hugged Ben and Lily. They said, "We forgive you. We love you. You are not ignorant or rude. You are just learning and growing. We are proud of you. You do not embarrass us. You make us happy." +Tom and his sister Anna like to play with their toys. Tom has a mighty truck that can make loud noises and move fast. Anna has a pretty doll that can talk and sing. Tom and Anna share their toys sometimes, but not always. + +One day, Tom wants to play with Anna's doll. He thinks the doll is fun and he wants to hear her sing. He asks Anna, "Can I play with your doll, please?" Anna says, "No, this is my doll. You have your truck. Go play with your truck." Tom feels angry and sad. He says, "But I want to play with your doll. Your doll is better than my truck. Give me your doll!" Anna says, "No, no, no! This is my doll. You can't have her. Go away!" + +Tom and Anna start to yell at each other. They yell very loud and very mean. They say, "Mine, mine, mine!" and "No, no, no!" They pull and tug on the doll. They make the doll cry and the truck honk. They make a big mess and a big noise. + +Mom hears the yelling and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Anna fighting over the doll. She sees the toys on the floor and the tears on their faces. She feels unhappy and worried. She says, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? Why are you yelling and fighting? You are brother and sister. You should love each other and share your toys. You should be kind and gentle. You should say sorry and hug." + +Tom and Anna hear Mom and feel sorry and ashamed. They let go of the doll and look at Mom. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, sister. Sorry, brother. We were bad. We didn't share. We didn't listen. We didn't love." Mom says, "It's okay. I forgive you. I love you. But you have to learn to play nicely and respect each other. You have to take turns and say please and thank you. You have to be friends and help each other. You have to be happy and grateful." Tom and Anna nod and smile. They say, "Okay, Mom. We will. We love you too." They hug Mom and hug each other. They hug the doll and the truck. They say, "Thank you, doll. Thank you, truck. You are both good toys. You are both fun toys. You are both our toys." They play together and laugh together. They are happy and peaceful. They are brother and sister. They are mighty. +Sara was very happy. She got a new bicycle for her birthday. It was red and shiny and had a bell. She wanted to ride it right away. She put on her helmet and ran outside. + +"Can I ride with you?" asked her friend Tom, who lived next door. He had an old bicycle that was blue and filthy. It had a lot of scratches and dents. + +"Sure, you can ride with me," said Sara. She was a kind friend. She did not care that Tom's bicycle was filthy. She liked Tom. He was funny and nice. + +They rode their bicycles down the street. They saw a big dog. The dog was brown and furry. It barked at them. Sara and Tom were scared. They pedaled faster. + +"Go away, dog!" shouted Tom. + +"Leave us alone, dog!" shouted Sara. + +They reached the park. They saw a lady. The lady was holding a leash. The leash was attached to the dog. + +"Sorry, kids," said the lady. "My dog is not mean. He just wants to play. He likes bicycles." + +She smiled at Sara and Tom. She was a friendly lady. + +"Can we play with your dog?" asked Sara. + +"Of course, you can," said the lady. "His name is Max. He is very gentle. He will not bite you." + +She let go of the leash. Max ran to Sara and Tom. He licked their faces. He wagged his tail. He sniffed their bicycles. + +Sara and Tom laughed. They were not scared anymore. They liked Max. He was a cute dog. + +"Thank you for letting us play with Max," said Sara. + +"You're welcome, kids," said the lady. "You are very brave and polite. Max likes you too." + +She gave them a treat. It was a cookie. It was sweet and crunchy. + +Sara and Tom ate their cookies. They shared them with Max. He ate them happily. He barked and wagged his tail. + +They had a lot of fun. They played with Max and their bicycles. They made a new friend. They were very happy. +Ben and Lily were playing with their dog Max in the garden. They threw a ball for him and he ran to catch it. They laughed and clapped when he brought it back. Max was a good dog and he liked to play. + +"Can I give Max a massage?" Lily asked Ben. She liked to pet Max and make him happy. + +"OK, but be gentle," Ben said. He knew that Max did not like it when people touched his ears or his tail. + +Lily sat next to Max and started to rub his back. Max wagged his tail and licked her face. He enjoyed the massage. Lily smiled and moved her hand to his ear. She wanted to scratch it. + +But Max did not like that. He felt a tickle in his ear and he got angry. He growled and snapped at Lily. He bit her hand hard. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily cried. She pulled her hand away and saw blood. She was hurt and scared. She ran to Ben and hugged him. + +"Max bit me! Max bit me!" she sobbed. + +Ben was shocked and angry. He looked at Max and shouted, "Bad dog! Bad dog! Go away!" + +Max was confused and sad. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He was just trying to protect his ear. He whimpered and ran away. + +Lily and Ben went inside the house. Their mom saw them and gasped. She saw Lily's hand and the blood. She was worried and angry. + +"What happened? What did you do?" she asked. + +"Max bit Lily!" Ben said. "He was mean!" + +Mom took Lily to the bathroom and cleaned her wound. She put a bandage on it and gave her a hug. She was sorry and sad. + +"Are you OK, sweetie?" she asked. + +"It hurts, Mommy," Lily said. "I don't like Max anymore." + +Mom sighed and shook her head. She did not know what to do. She loved Max, but he was dangerous. She had to make a hard choice. + +She called the animal shelter and told them what happened. They said they would come and take Max away. She felt guilty and sad. + +She went to the garden and found Max. He was hiding under a tree. He was sleepy and scared. He knew something was wrong. + +She knelt down and stroked his fur. She whispered, "I'm sorry, Max. I'm sorry." + +Max looked at her with his big brown eyes. He licked her hand and wagged his tail. He loved her. + +But soon, a van came and two men got out. They had a leash and a cage. They came to get Max. + +Mom held Max and kissed him goodbye. She cried and said, "I love you, Max. I love you." + +Max did not understand. He barked and struggled. He did not want to go. He wanted to stay with Mom. + +But the men were strong and they put him in the cage. They closed the door and lifted the cage. They put it in the van and drove away. + +Max howled and scratched. He was scared and sad. He did not know where he was going. He did not know if he would ever see Mom again. + +He was alone. He was a bad dog. He was a bad dog. +Ben and Lily liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they also liked to surprise each other. They would hide behind trees, bushes and benches and jump out when the other one came near. They thought it was very funny. + +One day, they saw a big owl sitting on a branch. They had never seen an owl before. They wanted to surprise it. They whispered to each other and made a plan. Ben would go around the tree and Lily would stay in front. When Ben was behind the owl, he would make a loud noise and Lily would jump out and say "boo!" + +They did what they planned. Ben crept around the tree and Lily waited in front. Ben made a loud noise and Lily jumped out and said "boo!" But the owl did not move. It did not fly away. It did not look scared. It looked at them with big yellow eyes. + +"Who are you?" the owl asked. + +Ben and Lily were very surprised. They did not know owls could talk. They did not know what to say. + +"We are Ben and Lily. We like to play and surprise each other," Lily said. + +"Why do you like to surprise each other?" the owl asked. + +"Because it is fun and easy," Ben said. + +The owl shook its head. "Surprise is not always fun and easy. Sometimes it is scary and hard. Sometimes it is mean and rude. Surprise can make people and animals sad or angry. Surprise can make you lose friends or get hurt. Surprise is not a good game." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not want to be mean or rude. They did not want to make the owl sad or angry. They did not want to lose friends or get hurt. They wanted to be nice and polite. They wanted to make the owl happy and friendly. They wanted to learn from the owl. + +"Can you teach us a better game?" Lily asked. + +The owl nodded. "I can teach you a game of wisdom. Wisdom is a good thing. Wisdom is knowing what is right and wrong, what is good and bad, what is true and false. Wisdom is learning from your mistakes and from others. Wisdom is being kind and respectful. Wisdom is not easy, but it is fun and rewarding. Wisdom is a good game." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They liked the sound of wisdom. They wanted to play the game of wisdom. They wanted to learn from the owl. + +"Thank you, owl. You are very wise. Can we be your friends?" Ben asked. + +The owl smiled back. "You are very welcome, Ben and Lily. You are very curious and brave. Yes, you can be my friends. Come, let us play the game of wisdom together." + +And so they did. And they had a lot of fun. And they learned a lot of things. And they never surprised each other again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would throw the ball in the air and catch it. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, an old man came to the park. He had a big hat and a long coat. He looked at Tom and Lily and smiled. He walked over to them and said, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom and Lily did not know the old man. He was a stranger. They felt scared. They did not want to play with him. They wanted to play with their ball. They did not answer him. They held each other's hands and backed away. + +The old man did not like that. He frowned and said, "Don't be rude. I just want to be your friend. Give me your ball and I will show you a trick." + +Tom and Lily did not want to give him their ball. They loved their ball. It was their favorite toy. They shook their heads and said, "No, thank you. We have to go now. Bye." + +They ran away from the old man. They ran to their mom, who was sitting on a bench. They told her about the old man. She hugged them and said, "You did the right thing. You should never talk to strangers. They might be bad. You should always remain with me or someone you know. I'm proud of you." + +Tom and Lily felt safe and happy. They played with their ball again. They did not see the old man anymore. They had a good day. +Ben and Lily liked to play golf with their dad. He had a big bag with many sticks and balls. He showed them how to hit the ball with the stick and make it fly far. Ben and Lily tried to do the same, but sometimes they missed the ball or hit it too hard. + +One day, they went to a big field with many holes. Dad said they had to put the ball in the hole with the stick. He gave them each a small stick and a ball. He said they had to take turns and count how many times they hit the ball. + +Ben went first. He hit the ball and it flew far. He ran after it and hit it again. He did this until he put the ball in the hole. He said, "I did it in four hits!" + +Lily went next. She hit the ball and it flew a little. She walked after it and hit it again. She did this until she put the ball in the hole. She said, "I did it in six hits!" + +Dad went last. He hit the ball and it flew very far. He said, "Wow, that was a good hit!" He walked after it and looked for it. But he could not find it. He said, "Where is my ball?" + +Ben and Lily helped him look. They looked under the grass, behind the trees, in the water. But they could not find the ball. They said, "Maybe it flew away!" + +Dad said, "Maybe it did. Or maybe it is hiding somewhere. Let's look some more." + +They looked some more, but they still could not find the ball. The sky was getting gray and the wind was blowing. Dad said, "It is getting late and cold. We should go home." + +Ben and Lily said, "OK, dad. But what about your ball?" + +Dad said, "It's OK. Maybe someone else will find it. Or maybe it will remain here forever. It is just a ball. I have more balls in my bag. The important thing is that we had fun playing golf together." + +Ben and Lily said, "We did have fun, dad. We love playing golf with you." + +They hugged dad and went to the car. They left the field with the holes and the ball that remained there. They did not know that a squirrel had found the ball and took it to its nest. The squirrel liked the ball. It was shiny and round. It played with the ball and made it its friend. The end. +Tommy loved his dog Spot very much. He liked to play with him, feed him, and hug him. Spot was a good dog who always listened to Tommy and made him happy. Tommy was proud of his dog and wanted to show him to everyone. + +One day, Tommy and his mom took Spot to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a nice lady who helped animals feel better. She gave Spot a check-up and said he was healthy and strong. She also gave him a tag with his name and phone number on it. She told Tommy and his mom that the tag was important in case Spot ever got lost. + +Tommy and his mom thanked the veterinarian and went back to their car. Tommy put Spot in the back seat and buckled his seat belt. He told Spot he was a good boy and gave him a treat. Then he asked his mom if they could go to the park and play. His mom said yes and drove to the park. + +At the park, Tommy and his mom found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket and had a picnic. Tommy shared his sandwich and juice with Spot, who wagged his tail and licked his face. Tommy laughed and said he loved Spot. Then he asked his mom if he could take Spot for a walk. His mom said yes, but reminded him to hold the leash and be careful. + +Tommy nodded and took Spot for a walk. He saw some other kids and dogs playing and wanted to join them. He ran towards them, but forgot to hold the leash. Spot saw a squirrel and chased after it. Tommy called his name, but Spot did not hear him. He ran faster and faster, until he disappeared from Tommy's sight. + +Tommy was scared and sad. He had lost his dog. He cried and ran back to his mom. He told her what happened and asked her to help him find Spot. His mom hugged him and said they would look for him. She took out her phone and called the veterinarian. She told her that Spot had run away and asked her if she could help. The veterinarian said she would try and asked for the tag number. + +Tommy and his mom waited for the veterinarian to call back. They hoped that someone had found Spot and called the number on the tag. They prayed that Spot was safe and not hurt. They missed him very much and wanted him back. + +After a while, the phone rang. It was the veterinarian. She had good news. She said that a nice man had found Spot and called the number on the tag. He had brought Spot to her office and she had checked him. He was fine and happy. She said that Tommy and his mom could come and pick him up. + +Tommy and his mom were overjoyed. They thanked the veterinarian and the nice man and drove to the office. They saw Spot waiting for them, wagging his tail and barking. Tommy ran to him and hugged him. He told him he was sorry and he loved him. Spot licked his face and wagged his tail harder. He was happy to see Tommy and his mom. + +The veterinarian smiled and gave Tommy and his mom a paper. She said it was a certificate that said Spot was a brave and smart dog. She said she was proud of Spot and Tommy. She said they had learned a valuable lesson and she hoped they would never lose each other again. + +Tommy and his mom thanked the veterinarian again and took Spot home. They were happy and relieved. They had found their dog and their friend. They had learned to be more careful and responsible. They had also learned to appreciate the tag and the veterinarian. They were proud of themselves and their dog. They loved each other very much. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and eat snacks. But sometimes they do not behave. They fight over the toys and the snacks. Mom and Dad are upset when they fight. + +One day, Mom gives them each a banana. Anna and Ben love bananas. They peel them and start to eat them. But then Anna sees that Ben's banana is bigger than hers. She wants Ben's banana. She says, "Give me your banana. It is bigger. It is not fair." + +Ben says, "No, this is my banana. You have your own banana. Go away." He holds his banana tight. Anna tries to grab it. They pull and tug. The banana breaks in half. They both drop their pieces. The banana is dirty and mushy. They start to cry. + +Mom hears them crying. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the broken banana on the floor. She is upset. She says, "Anna and Ben, why did you do that? You wasted a good banana. You did not behave. You need to share and be nice to each other. Now you have no banana. Go to your room and think about what you did." + +Anna and Ben are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were silly. We like bananas. We like each other. Can we have another banana, please?" Mom says, "Maybe later, if you behave. Now go to your room and say sorry to each other." Anna and Ben go to their room. They hug and say sorry. They decide to behave and share from now on. They hope Mom will give them another banana soon. +Lily and Max were twins. They liked to play hide and seek in the park. One day, they found a big zip on a tent. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's open it!" said Lily. + +"Maybe it's a secret!" said Max. + +They pulled the zip and went in. The tent was dark and cozy. They saw a lot of things: a lamp, a book, a bear, a hat, a ball. They touched and looked at everything. + +"Wow, this is fun!" said Lily. + +"Shh, someone is coming!" said Max. + +They heard footsteps and voices outside. They got scared and hid under a blanket. They hoped no one would find them. + +"Hello, who are you?" said a man. He opened the tent and saw the twins. He was not angry. He was smiling. He was a clown. He worked at the circus. + +"We are Lily and Max. We are sorry. We just wanted to see your tent," said Lily. + +"That's okay. I like curious kids. Do you want to see more of the circus?" said the clown. + +"Yes, please!" said Max. + +The clown took them by the hand and showed them around. They saw animals, acrobats, magicians, and more clowns. They had a lot of fun. They thanked the clown and went back to their mom. + +"Where were you? I was looking for you!" said mom. + +"We found a hidden tent. It was a circus tent. We met a clown. He was nice. He showed us the circus. It was amazing!" said Lily and Max. + +"Wow, that sounds like an adventure. I'm glad you had fun. But next time, please tell me where you are going, okay?" said mom. + +"Okay, mom. We love you," said Lily and Max. + +They hugged mom and went home. They had a lot to tell dad. It was a good day. They learned something new. They made a new friend. They had a zip in their year. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. But it was very hot and sunny. They felt thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go to the shade," Lily said. "It is cooler there." + +"OK," Tom said. "But where is the shade?" + +They looked around. They saw a big tree with many leaves. The tree made a dark spot on the grass. That was the shade. + +"Look, there is the shade!" Lily said. "Let's go there." + +They ran to the tree and sat under it. They felt the cool breeze on their faces. They drank some water from their bottles. They smiled at each other. + +"This is nice," Tom said. "I like the shade." + +"Me too," Lily said. "But do you know what is in the shade?" + +"What?" Tom asked. + +Lily pointed to a black cat that was sleeping on a branch. The cat had yellow eyes and a long tail. It looked fluffy and soft. + +"A cat!" Tom said. "A black cat!" + +"Yes," Lily said. "But don't mention it. It might wake up and run away." + +"OK," Tom said. "I won't mention it. But can we look at it?" + +"Yes," Lily said. "We can look at it. But quietly." + +They looked at the cat. They wondered what it was dreaming about. They felt happy and calm in the shade. They forgot about the heat and the sun. They only saw the black cat. +One day, Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes in the dirt and look for bugs and worms. They had a big shovel and a small bucket. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big worm!" Tom said, holding up his shovel. "It is long and brown and wiggly." + +"Wow, Tom, that is a big worm!" Lily said, coming closer. "Can I see it?" + +Tom nodded and put the shovel down. He and Lily bent over the hole to look at the worm. But as they did, something else appeared in the hole. It was a pale face with big eyes and a pointy nose. It looked at them and smiled. + +"Hello, children," the face said. "Do you want to play with me?" + +Tom and Lily were very surprised and scared. They did not know who the face was or where it came from. They did not want to play with it. They jumped back and ran to the house. + +"Mommy, mommy, there is a face in the hole!" Tom shouted. + +"A face in the hole?" Mommy asked, confused. "What do you mean?" + +Tom and Lily told Mommy what they saw. Mommy did not believe them. She thought they were making up stories. She told them to calm down and have a snack. + +But Tom and Lily knew they were not lying. They wondered who the face was and what it wanted. They decided to stay away from the hole and the garden for a while. They did not want to see the face again. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was fun and fast. But they saw a new thing near the slide. It was shiny and round. It had many colors. + +"What is that?" Lila asked. + +"I don't know. Let's see." Tom said. + +They ran to the thing. It was a big balloon. It had a string. They pulled the string. The balloon came down. They touched the balloon. It was soft and delicate. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lila said. + +"Can we play with it?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe. But we have to be careful. It might pop." Lila said. + +They decided to play with the balloon. They tossed it in the air. They caught it. They ran with it. They had fun. But they forgot about the slide. + +The slide was near a tree. The tree had a branch. The branch had a sharp point. The balloon flew near the branch. The branch poked the balloon. The balloon popped. It made a loud noise. Lila and Tom were scared. They dropped the string. They saw the balloon pieces. They were sad. + +"Oh no, the balloon!" Lila cried. + +"It's gone!" Tom said. + +They felt bad. They wished they had not played with the balloon. They wished they had stayed on the slide. They learned a lesson. They should not touch things that are not theirs. They should be careful with things that are delicate. They should enjoy what they have. They hugged each other. They said sorry. They went back to the slide. They slid again. They still had fun. But they missed the balloon. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big navy boat. The boat was shiny and had many buttons and wheels. They pretended to be sailors and went on adventures. + +One day, Tom and Anna wanted to play with the boat, but they could not find it. They looked in their rooms, in the living room, in the kitchen, and in the garden. They asked their moms and dads, but they did not know where the boat was. + +They were very sad and bored. They did not want to play with anything else. They sat on the couch and sighed. + +"Where is our boat?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe someone took it," Anna said. + +"Who would do that? That's not nice," Tom said. + +"Maybe it was Sam. He is always mean to us. He never lets us play with his toys," Anna said. + +"Let's go and see. Maybe he has our boat," Tom said. + +They put on their shoes and jackets and went to Sam's house. They knocked on the door and Sam's mom opened it. + +"Hello, Tom and Anna. What can I do for you?" she asked. + +"Hi, Sam's mom. Can we talk to Sam, please?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, he is in his room. Come in," she said. + +They followed her to Sam's room and saw him playing with their boat. He had put stickers and glue on it and made it look ugly. + +"Hey, that's our boat!" Tom shouted. + +"No, it's mine. I found it in the trash," Sam lied. + +"That's not true. You took it from our house. Give it back!" Anna said. + +"No, I won't. It's mine now. Go away!" Sam said. + +He pushed them out of his room and slammed the door. Tom and Anna were very angry and sad. They ran to Sam's mom and told her what happened. + +"Sam, is that true? Did you take Tom and Anna's boat?" she asked. + +Sam did not answer. He knew he was in trouble. + +"Sam, open the door right now. You have to apologize and give back the boat. That's not how you treat your friends," she said. + +She opened the door and saw the boat. She was shocked by how Sam had ruined it. + +"Sam, how could you do this? This is very bad. You have to say sorry and help fix the boat. And you have to share your toys with Tom and Anna. They are your friends and you have to be nice to them," she said. + +She made Sam give back the boat and say sorry to Tom and Anna. She also gave them some cookies and juice to cheer them up. She helped them clean the boat and remove the stickers and glue. She also gave them some new buttons and wheels to make it look shiny again. + +Tom and Anna were happy to have their boat back. They thanked Sam's mom and forgave Sam. They invited him to play with them and their boat. Sam agreed and said he was sorry. He learned his lesson and promised to be a better friend. + +They all played together and had fun. They pretended to be sailors and went on adventures. They were not bored anymore. They were happy. +Ben and Jen were twins who liked to play with their toy boats. They had a big tub of water in the backyard, where they pretended to sail to different ports. One day, they found a new boat in their toy box. It was red and shiny, with a flag and a horn. + +"Wow, look at this boat!" Ben said. "It's so cool! I want to play with it!" + +"Me too!" Jen said. "Can we share it?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, it's mine! I saw it first! You can play with your old boat!" + +He grabbed the red boat and ran to the tub. Jen followed him, feeling sad and angry. She wanted to play with the red boat too, but Ben was not polite. He did not want to share. + +Ben put the red boat in the water and made it go fast. He blew the horn and waved the flag. He was having fun, but he did not notice that the water was getting choppy. A big wind came and made waves in the tub. The red boat rocked and rolled, and then it flipped over. Ben gasped as he saw his boat sink to the bottom. + +"Help! My boat!" he cried. "It's gone!" + +Jen saw what happened and felt sorry for Ben. She knew how much he liked the red boat. She also knew how to help. She had a long stick that she used to fish out her toys when they fell in the water. She ran to get it and came back to the tub. + +"Here, Ben," she said. "You can use my stick to get your boat. I'll help you." + +Ben looked at Jen and felt ashamed. He had been mean to her, but she was still kind to him. He took the stick and thanked her. Together, they poked the water until they found the red boat. They pulled it out and dried it off. + +"I'm sorry, Jen," Ben said. "I was not polite. I should have shared the boat with you. Can we play together?" + +Jen smiled and hugged him. "Of course, Ben," she said. "We can share everything. We are twins, after all." + +They put their boats in the water and sailed to different ports. They took turns with the red boat and the old boat. They blew the horn and waved the flag. They were having fun, and they were polite. They learned that sharing is caring. +Sara likes to play with her kitten, Lily. Lily is soft and cute and likes to chase balls and strings. Sara and Lily have fun in the garden, where there are many flowers and bugs. + +One day, Sara sees a big cat in the garden. The big cat is wild and has sharp teeth and claws. The big cat sees Lily and wants to catch her. Sara is scared and shouts, "No, no, leave Lily alone!" + +The big cat does not listen and runs towards Lily. Lily is fast and runs away, but the big cat is faster and jumps on her. Lily cries and tries to scratch the big cat, but the big cat is stronger and bites her. + +Sara runs to Lily and tries to help her. She picks up a stick and hits the big cat. The big cat is angry and hisses at Sara, but Sara is brave and hits him again. The big cat is hurt and runs away. + +Sara hugs Lily and says, "It's OK, Lily, you are safe now. I love you, Lily." Lily is hurt and bleeding, but she purrs and licks Sara's face. Sara carries Lily to the house and calls her mom. Her mom is worried and takes Lily to the vet. The vet is nice and gives Lily medicine and a bandage. + +Sara and Lily go home and lie on the couch. Sara reads a book and Lily sleeps on her lap. Sara is happy and says, "You are my best friend, Lily. You are a brave kitten." Lily opens one eye and smiles. +Ben likes to sleep with his black cat, Max. Max is smooth and soft and warm. He purrs when Ben hugs him. Ben feels happy and safe with Max. + +One night, Ben hears a loud noise outside his window. He wakes up and sees a big flash of light. He is scared and hides under his blanket. He calls for Max, but Max is not there. + +Ben looks around his room and sees Max on the floor. Max is playing with a shiny thing. It is a silver spoon that Ben left on his table. Max likes to chase the spoon when it moves in the light. + +Ben gets out of his bed and picks up Max. He tells Max to stop playing and come to sleep. He puts Max on his pillow and cuddles him. Max purrs and licks Ben's face. Ben smiles and says, "I love you, Max. You are my best friend." + +Ben and Max fall asleep together. They dream of fish and milk and stars. They are happy and warm and safe. +Tim and Sam were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They were having fun and laughing. + +But then, Tim kicked the ball too hard and it went over the fence. Sam ran after the ball and tried to get it back. He did not look where he was going and he crossed the road. He did not see the big car that was coming fast. + +The car hit Sam and he fell down. He was hurt and he cried. Tim saw what happened and he was scared. He ran to Sam and tried to help him. He shouted for help. + +A lady who was walking her dog heard Tim and came to see. She saw Sam and the car and she called the ambulance. She told Tim to stay with Sam and to talk to him. She said the ambulance would come soon and take Sam to the hospital. + +Tim held Sam's hand and told him he was sorry. He said he was his best friend and he hoped he would be okay. He said he would visit him at the hospital and bring him a new ball. Sam was in pain and he was cold. He said he was glad Tim was with him and he thanked him. He said he was his best friend too and he hoped they would play again. Tim gave Sam his jacket to make him warm. + +Soon, they heard the siren of the ambulance. It was loud and red and white. The ambulance stopped near them and two men came out. They had uniforms and bags and a stretcher. They looked at Sam and they asked him some questions. They put a bandage on his head and a splint on his leg. They lifted him on the stretcher and put him in the ambulance. They told Tim he could come with them if he wanted. Tim nodded and got in the ambulance. He sat next to Sam and held his hand. He looked at Sam and he smiled. He said they would be okay. Sam smiled back and he closed his eyes. The ambulance drove away. +Tom and Lily are best friends. They like to play together in the park. Sometimes they imagine they are pirates or astronauts or superheroes. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they find a big cardboard box near the trash cans. They think it is a treasure. They drag it to a shady spot under a tree. They decide to make it their secret fort. + +"Let's cut a door and some windows," Tom says. He has a pair of scissors in his backpack. He starts to cut the box. + +"Wait, Tom," Lily says. "We need to draw our flag first. Every fort needs a flag." She has some crayons and paper in her backpack. She starts to draw a colorful flag. + +They work hard on their fort. They make a door, two windows, and a roof. They stick their flag on top. They are very proud of their fort. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Tom asks. He holds the door open for her. + +"I'm ready, Tom," Lily says. She smiles and crawls inside. + +They close the door behind them. They imagine they are in a faraway land. They have many adventures in their fort. They are very happy. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they see a big van outside their house. The van has many pictures of animals on it. They want to see the van. + +"Mom, can we go see the van?" Tom asks. + +"Sure, but be careful and stay close to me," Mom says. + +They go outside and see a lady with a white coat. She smiles at them and says hello. + +"Hi, I am Dr. Lisa. I am a vet. Do you know what a vet is?" she asks. + +"A vet helps animals when they are sick or hurt," Anna says. + +"That's right. I have a special van that has everything I need to help animals. Do you want to see inside?" Dr. Lisa says. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Anna say. + +Dr. Lisa opens the door of the van and shows them the inside. There are many things in the van, like a table, a cage, a bag, and a stethoscope. Dr. Lisa explains what each thing is and how she uses it. + +"This is a stethoscope. I use it to listen to the animal's heart and lungs. Do you want to try it?" she says. + +She puts the stethoscope on Tom's ears and lets him listen to his own heart. Then she does the same for Anna. + +"Wow, I can hear my heart. It goes thump thump thump," Tom says. + +"Me too. It sounds like a drum," Anna says. + +They giggle and thank Dr. Lisa. + +"You are very welcome. You are very smart and curious. And you are very compassionate. Do you know what that means?" she says. + +"It means you care about others and want to help them," Mom says. + +"That's right. You are very compassionate, just like a vet. Maybe you will be vets when you grow up," Dr. Lisa says. + +"Maybe we will. We love animals," Tom and Anna say. + +They hug Dr. Lisa and say goodbye. They go back to their house and play with their stuffed animals. They pretend to be vets and use their toys as tools. They have a lot of fun and learn a lot. They are happy and compassionate twins. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Yesterday, they saw a big car in the park. A man and a woman came out of the car. They wore nice clothes and shiny things. + +"Wow, they are rich!" Ben said. + +"What is rich?" Anna asked. + +"Rich means they have a lot of things. Like cars and clothes and shiny things. And they can do what they want," Ben said. + +"I want to be rich too," Anna said. + +They went to the car and looked inside. They saw a lot of toys and books and snacks. They wanted to touch them, but they were afraid. + +"Hello, children. Do you like our car?" The woman said. She smiled and came to them. + +"Yes, it is very nice. You are rich," Anna said. + +The woman laughed. "We are not rich, children. We are just happy. We have things, but we also have love and friends and fun. That is what makes us happy. Do you want to play with us?" + +Anna and Ben nodded. They liked the woman. She was kind and friendly. + +"Come on, then. Let's play. But first, you have to stand on one leg and say 'hippo' three times. That is our secret code," The woman said. + +Anna and Ben laughed. They stood on one leg and said 'hippo' three times. Then they followed the woman and the man to the car. They played with the toys and the books and the snacks. They had a lot of fun. They learned that being happy is better than being rich. +Tim and Mia love to play with dinosaurs. They have many dinosaur toys of different colors and sizes. They like to make noises and pretend they are in the jungle. + +One day, Tim and Mia find a new dinosaur toy in the store. It is big and green and has long spikes on its back. It looks very beautiful. Tim and Mia both want to play with it. + +"Can we buy it, please?" they ask their mom. + +"Sorry, kids, we don't have enough money for it today. Maybe another time," their mom says. + +Tim and Mia feel sad. They really like the new dinosaur toy. + +They go home and play with their old dinosaur toys. But they still think about the new one. + +"Maybe we can share it," Tim says to Mia. + +"How?" Mia asks. + +"Maybe we can ask mom to let us do some chores and earn some money. Then we can buy the new dinosaur together," Tim says. + +"That sounds like a good idea," Mia says. "What chores can we do?" + +They think hard. They decide to help mom with the dishes, the laundry, and the dusting. They work hard and do a good job. + +Mom is very proud of them. She gives them some money and a hug. + +"Thank you, mom!" Tim and Mia say. + +They run to the store and buy the new dinosaur toy. They are very happy. They take turns playing with it and making noises. They think it is the most beautiful dinosaur ever. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play in the woods. They found an ancient log that was big and brown. They climbed on it and pretended it was a bridge. + +"Let's march on the log like soldiers!" Ben said. He held a stick like a gun and made loud noises. + +"Okay!" Lila said. She followed Ben and marched on the log too. She held a flower like a flag and waved it in the air. + +But the log was old and weak. It cracked and broke under their feet. Lila and Ben fell down and hurt themselves. They cried and screamed for help. + +A bear heard their cries and came out of the bushes. It saw Lila and Ben on the ground and smelled their blood. It growled and licked its lips. It was hungry and angry. + +Lila and Ben were scared and tried to run away. But the bear was faster and stronger. It caught them and ate them. The end. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play in the field. They saw many flowers of different colors, but their favorite ones were the red poppies. They wanted to pick some poppies to make a crown for their doll. + +"Look, Anna, there are so many poppies here!" Tom said, pointing to a patch of flowers. + +"Let's go and get some, Tom!" Anna said, running towards the poppies. + +But when they got closer, they saw a big dog lying on the grass, guarding the poppies. The dog had sharp teeth and a loud bark. It looked very strong and angry. + +"Go away, this is my field!" the dog growled, showing its teeth. + +Tom and Anna were scared and stopped. They did not want to make the dog mad. + +"Please, can we have some poppies?" Anna asked in a small voice. + +"No, they are mine! You cannot have any!" the dog snapped. + +"But we only want a few, for our doll. We will not hurt them," Tom said. + +"I don't care, you cannot touch them! If you come closer, I will bite you!" the dog warned. + +Tom and Anna did not know what to do. They really liked the poppies, but they did not want to fight with the dog. They looked at each other and decided to yield. + +"Okay, we will not take any poppies. We are sorry to bother you," Anna said. + +"Come on, Tom, let's go and find some other flowers," Tom said. + +They turned around and walked away from the dog and the poppies. They felt sad and disappointed. + +As they walked, they saw another patch of flowers. They were not poppies, but they were still pretty. They were yellow and white and smelled nice. They were daisies. + +"Look, Anna, there are some daisies here. Maybe we can pick some of these," Tom said. + +"Let's ask first, Tom. Maybe there is another dog here," Anna said. + +They looked around and saw a small cat sitting on a rock, watching the daisies. The cat had soft fur and a gentle meow. It looked friendly and calm. + +"Hello, cat, can we have some daisies?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can have some. There are plenty for everyone," the cat said. + +"Thank you, cat, you are very kind," Tom said. + +They picked some daisies and made a crown for their doll. They were happy and grateful. + +They learned that it is better to yield than to fight, and that kindness is more beautiful than anger. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tree with a hole. They wanted to look inside. + +"Maybe there is a monster in there," Ben said. + +"No, there is not. Don't be scared," Lily said. + +They went closer to the hole. They heard a growl. They saw two yellow eyes. It was a monster! + +"Help! Help!" Ben and Lily screamed. They ran away from the tree. + +But the monster was faster. It came out of the hole. It chased them. It was big and hairy and had sharp teeth. + +"Please, don't hurt us!" Ben and Lily cried. "We are sorry. We didn't mean to bother you. Please, forgive us!" + +But the monster did not listen. It did not care. It was hungry and angry. It caught Ben and Lily. It bit them. It ate them. + +The monster was full and happy. It went back to the hole. It slept. It did not forgive. It did not forget. It waited for more children to come. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, they see a big truck arrive. The truck has many pumpkins. The pumpkins are orange and round. Tom and Lily want to see the pumpkins. + +"Can we go to the truck?" Tom asks Lily. + +"Yes, let's go!" Lily says. They run to the truck. They see a man. The man is putting the pumpkins on the ground. + +"Hello, man!" Tom says. "What are you doing?" + +"Hello, kids!" the man says. "I am bringing the pumpkins for the fall festival. Do you like pumpkins?" + +"Yes, we do!" Lily says. "Can we touch them?" + +"Sure, you can. But be careful. They are heavy and thick. Don't drop them or hurt yourself." the man says. + +Tom and Lily pick up a pumpkin each. They feel the pumpkin. It is hard and smooth. They try to lift it. It is very heavy. They smile at each other. + +"Look, we have pumpkins!" Tom says. + +"Yes, we do!" Lily says. + +They walk with the pumpkins. They want to show them to their mom and dad. But the pumpkins are too heavy. Tom and Lily lose their balance. They fall to the ground. The pumpkins roll away. Tom and Lily cry. + +"Ouch, that hurts!" Tom says. + +"Ow, my knee!" Lily says. + +The man hears them. He runs to them. He helps them up. He checks their knees. They have some scratches. He gives them a band-aid each. He hugs them. + +"I'm sorry, kids. Are you okay?" the man says. + +"Yes, we are okay. Thank you, man." Tom says. + +"Thank you, man. You are nice." Lily says. + +The man smiles. He picks up the pumpkins. He puts them back on the truck. + +"You are welcome, kids. You are brave. But next time, don't carry the pumpkins by yourself. They are too big for you. Ask for help." the man says. + +"Okay, we will. Bye, man!" Tom and Lily say. + +They wave to the man. They run back to their mom and dad. They tell them about the pumpkins and the fall. They show them their band-aids. They are happy. They learned something new. +Lily and Ben like to play outside. They have a big yard with a hill. The hill is fair. It is not too high or too low. It is not too steep or too flat. It is just right for rolling and sliding and running. + +One day, Lily and Ben see a hole in the hill. They are curious. They want to know what is inside. They enter the hole. It is dark and cool and quiet. They see a tunnel that goes deeper into the hill. They hold hands and walk in the tunnel. + +They find a room with a lot of shiny things. They see coins and jewels and crowns and swords. They are amazed. They think they have found a treasure. They want to touch and play with the shiny things. But then they hear a loud roar. + +They turn around and see a big dragon. The dragon is angry. It does not like visitors. It does not want to share its treasure. It breathes fire and smoke. Lily and Ben are scared. They run out of the room and out of the tunnel and out of the hole. + +They are safe in the yard. They hug each other and breathe hard. They are glad they escaped the dragon. They decide not to enter the hole again. They are happy with their fair hill. They roll and slide and run and laugh. +Tim and Kim are rabbits. They like to eat carrots. They see a big carrot in a garden. The carrot is high on a stick. Tim and Kim want the carrot. + +"Let's get the carrot!" Tim says. "We can fix a ladder with some wood and nails." + +"Good idea!" Kim says. "I will help you." + +They find some wood and nails. They fix a ladder. They put the ladder near the stick. They climb the ladder. They reach the carrot. + +"Yay! We got the carrot!" Tim says. "It looks yummy!" + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. The dog sees the rabbits. The dog barks and runs to the ladder. The dog shakes the ladder. Tim and Kim fall from the ladder. The dog catches them. + +"Help! Help!" Tim and Kim scream. "Let us go!" + +But the dog does not let them go. The dog eats them. The carrot is still on the stick. The end. +Sara was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She liked to choose her own clothes, her own toys, and her own books. + +One night, Sara wanted to stay up late and look at the moon. She thought the moon was very pretty and shiny. She asked her mom if she could go outside and see the moon. + +"Sorry, Sara, but it is bedtime. You need to sleep now. The moon will be there tomorrow night too," her mom said. + +"But I want to see the moon now! Please, mom, let me go outside. I can do it by myself. I am independent," Sara said. + +"Sara, I know you are independent, but you also need to follow the rules. It is dark and cold outside, and you might get hurt or lost. You can see the moon from your window. How about I read you a story about the moon instead?" her mom said. + +Sara thought for a moment. She really wanted to see the moon, but she also liked stories. She decided to choose the story. She knew her mom was right, and she did not want to make her mom sad or angry. + +"Okay, mom, I will choose the story. But can you make it a long story? And can you leave the curtains open so I can see the moon?" Sara said. + +"Of course, Sara. I am glad you made a good choice. Come on, let's go to your room and find a nice story about the moon. I love you, Sara," her mom said. + +"I love you too, mom. And I love the moon," Sara said. +Lily was playing in the garden with her doll. She liked to make her doll have tea parties with the flowers and the rocks. She saw a bug crawling on a leaf. It was black and shiny and had many legs. Lily wanted to look at the bug closer. She picked up the leaf and brought it to her face. + +"Hello, bug," she said. "Do you want some tea?" + +The bug did not answer. It moved its legs and its feelers. Lily thought it was saying yes. She put the leaf on a rock and poured some water from her cup on it. The bug did not like the water. It tried to get away from the wet leaf. It ran towards Lily's doll. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily shouted. "That's my doll! You can't touch her! She's not filthy like you!" + +The bug did not listen. It climbed on the doll's dress and hair. Lily was angry. She grabbed the bug and threw it away. The bug flew in the air and landed on Lily's nose. Lily screamed. She felt the bug tickle her nose. She blinked her eyes and tried to shake it off. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. "Get this bug off me!" + +Her mom heard her scream and came running. She saw Lily with the bug on her nose. She smiled and gently took the bug off. + +"It's okay, Lily," she said. "It's just a bug. It won't hurt you. It was probably scared of you too." + +Lily sniffed and wiped her nose. She looked at the bug in her mom's hand. It was still black and shiny and had many legs. She felt sorry for the bug. + +"I'm sorry, bug," she said. "I didn't mean to be mean to you. You can have some tea if you want." + +Her mom smiled again and put the bug back on the leaf. The bug ran away to find a safer place. Lily hugged her mom and her doll. She decided to play with something else. She did not like bugs anymore. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the attic. They open the box and see many things inside. They see clothes, hats, shoes, and photos. + +"Look, Sam, photos!" Tom says. He picks up a photo and shows it to Sam. It is a photo of their dad when he was a boy. He has a bike and a helmet. He smiles at the camera. + +"Wow, dad looks cool!" Sam says. He picks up another photo and shows it to Tom. It is a photo of their mom when she was a girl. She has a dress and a bow. She holds a doll and a teddy bear. She smiles at the camera. + +"Wow, mom looks pretty!" Tom says. They look at more photos and see their grandparents, their uncles, their aunts, and their cousins. They see them in different places and times. They see them happy and sad. They see them young and old. + +"Who is this?" Sam asks. He raises a photo and shows it to Tom. It is a photo of a man and a woman. They have glasses and gray hair. They hug each other and smile at the camera. + +"That is grandpa and grandma," Tom says. He remembers them from last year. They came to visit them for Christmas. They gave them hugs and kisses and gifts. They told them stories and jokes. They were nice and funny. + +"I miss them," Sam says. He puts the photo back in the box. + +"Me too," Tom says. He puts his photo back in the box too. They close the box and hug each other. They love their family. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They had a lot of fun. But they also got very hungry and tired. + +"Mom, can we have a sandwich?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, sweetie. I have some in the bag. Come and sit on the bench," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to the bench and opened the bag. They saw two sandwiches. One had cheese and ham. The other had peanut butter and jelly. + +"I want the cheese and ham one!" Ben said. + +"No, I want it!" Lily said. + +They both reached for the same sandwich and pulled hard. The sandwich broke in half and fell on the ground. + +"Oh no!" they both said. + +They looked at the other sandwich. It had peanut butter and jelly. They did not like peanut butter and jelly. They thought it was terrible. + +"Yuck! I don't want this one!" Ben said. + +"Me neither!" Lily said. + +They made a face and pushed the sandwich away. + +"Mom, we don't like this sandwich. Can we have something else?" Lily asked. + +"Sorry, honey. That's all I have. You can share the cheese and ham one. It's still good. Just brush off the dirt," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben looked at the cheese and ham sandwich on the ground. It had dirt and grass on it. They did not want to eat it. + +"Mom, we're not hungry anymore. Can we nap?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, honey. You can nap on the blanket. I'll watch over you," Mom said. + +Lily and Ben lay down on the blanket. They closed their eyes and tried to nap. But they could not nap. They were still hungry and sad. + +They wished they had a better sandwich. +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 with their snowman. + +But then, a mean boy came by. He saw the snowman and wanted to break it. He kicked the snowman's hat off and laughed. "Ha ha, your snowman is ugly!" he said. + +Tom and Mia were very sad and angry. They told the mean boy to go away. "No, you go away!" he said. He kicked the snowman's nose and one of his eyes. The snowman looked very sad. + +Tom and Mia had an idea. They saw a big pile of icy snow behind the mean boy. They ran to the pile and threw icy snowballs at him. The icy snowballs hit the mean boy in the face and the back. He felt very cold and wet. He cried and ran away. + +Tom and Mia fixed their snowman. They gave him a new hat and a new nose and a new eye. They hugged their snowman and said sorry. The snowman smiled. + +Tom and Mia learned a lesson. They learned that being mean is not fun. They learned that being kind and helpful is better. They learned that they can stand up for themselves and their friends. They learned that they can have fun in the snow. +Timmy was sick. He had a bad cough and a hot head. He did not want to go to the doctor. He was scared of the doctor. He thought the doctor would hurt him with a big needle. + +"Timmy, you have to go to the doctor," his mom said. "The doctor will help you feel better. He will give you some medicine and a sticker. He is very nice and gentle." + +"No, no, no!" Timmy cried. "I don't want to go to the doctor. I want to stay home and play. I can imagine I am a tough superhero who can fight the germs. I don't need the doctor." + +Timmy's mom sighed. She tried to make him change his mind, but he was very stubborn. She decided to let him stay home for one more day, hoping he would get better by himself. + +But Timmy did not get better. He got worse. His cough got louder and his head got hotter. He felt very weak and tired. He could not play or imagine anymore. He wished he had listened to his mom and gone to the doctor. + +The next day, his mom took him to the hospital. The doctor said he had pneumonia, a very serious sickness. He had to stay in the hospital for a long time. He had to get a big needle and a lot of medicine. He did not get a sticker. He was very sad and sorry. + +Moral: Sometimes, you have to do things you don't like, because they are good for you. You should listen to your mom and the doctor, because they care about you and want you to be healthy. You can imagine and play when you are well, but not when you are sick. +Lily and Anna were sisters who liked to play with dolls. They had many dolls, but they both wanted the same one. The doll had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily said, "This is my doll. I saw her first." Anna said, "No, this is my doll. I like her more." + +They began to quarrel and pull the doll. They did not listen to their mom, who told them to share. They made the doll cry and tear her dress. They were very naughty. + +Mom was angry and sad. She took the doll away and put it on a high shelf. She said, "You cannot play with the doll until you say sorry and be nice to each other." She gave them each a knife and some bread. She said, "You can make a sandwich and eat it. Then you can go to your room and think about what you did." + +Lily and Anna did not want to make a sandwich. They wanted the doll. They looked at the knife and had a bad idea. They thought, "Maybe we can use the knife to get the doll." They did not know that the knife was sharp and dangerous. + +They climbed on a chair and reached for the doll. But they slipped and fell. The knife cut their hand and made them bleed. They screamed and cried. Mom heard them and ran to help. She bandaged their hand and hugged them. She said, "You are very silly and hurt yourself. The knife is not a toy. You should never play with it. The doll is not worth fighting for. You should love and share with your sister." + +Lily and Anna felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, sister. We will not quarrel and play with the knife again. We will be good and share the doll." Mom smiled and kissed them. She said, "That's good. I love you both. Now you can play with the doll, but be careful and gentle." She gave them the doll and they hugged her. They thanked mom and said, "You are the best mom. We love you too." They played with the doll and each other. They were happy and kind. +Lily liked to polish her books. She had many books in her room. She liked to make them shiny and clean. She used a soft cloth and some water. She rubbed the cloth on the books gently. + +One day, Lily went to the library with her mom. The library had many more books than her room. Lily wanted to polish them all. She took a cloth from her bag and started to polish a book on a shelf. But the librarian saw her and said, "No, no, no! You can't polish the books here. They are not yours. You have to be careful with them. Put the cloth away and use your eyes, not your hands." + +Lily felt frustrated. She did not understand why she could not polish the books. She liked to polish books. She thought she was helping. She did not want to use her eyes. She wanted to use her hands. She started to cry. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I know you love books. But the library books are for everyone to share. You can't polish them because you might damage them or make them wet. You can look at them and read them, but you have to be gentle and respectful. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded. She wiped her tears and said, "I'm sorry, librarian. I won't polish the books anymore. Can I still read them?" + +The librarian smiled and said, "Of course you can, Lily. You are a good reader. And you can polish your own books at home as much as you like. Just don't bring the cloth to the library again, okay?" + +Lily agreed. She put the cloth back in her bag and picked a book to read. She was still a little frustrated, but she also felt curious and happy. She liked the library. She liked books. And she liked to polish them. +Ben and Lily liked to play with books. They had many books with pictures and stories. But they also had a big book with many words. It was a dictionary. They did not know what it was for. + +One day, they decided to open the dictionary and look inside. They saw many words they did not know. They tried to read them, but they sounded funny. They laughed and made up their own meanings. + +"Look, this word is 'zoo'. It means a place where you can see animals," said Ben. + +"No, this word is 'zoom'. It means to go very fast," said Lily. + +They argued and turned the pages. They found more words they did not know. + +"Look, this word is 'remain'. It means to stay where you are," said Ben. + +"No, this word is 'rain'. It means water that falls from the sky," said Lily. + +They argued and turned the pages. They found more words they did not know. + +"Look, this word is 'crazy'. It means to do silly things," said Ben. + +"No, this word is 'cozy'. It means to feel warm and comfortable," said Lily. + +They argued and turned the pages. They did not notice that their mom was watching them. She smiled and shook her head. + +"Ben and Lily, you are both crazy and cozy," she said. "But you should also remain quiet and respectful when you play with books. They are not toys. They are for learning and reading." + +Ben and Lily looked at their mom. They felt a little sorry. They closed the dictionary and put it back on the shelf. + +"Sorry, mom," they said. "We were just having fun." + +"I know, my loves," she said. "But books are not for fun. They are for learning and reading." + +She hugged them and gave them each a kiss. She took them to their room and gave them a book with pictures and stories. They liked it better than the dictionary. They read it together and learned new words. They were happy and quiet. They remained good children. +Lily was a strong girl who liked to run and jump and play. She had a diary where she wrote about her day and her dreams. She kept her diary in a secret place under her bed. + +One day, her little brother Tom found her diary and wanted to read it. He took it out and opened it. He saw Lily's drawings and words. He did not understand them, but he liked the colors. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" Lily shouted when she saw him. She ran to him and tried to take her diary back. "That is mine! Give it to me!" + +"No, I want it!" Tom said. He held the diary tight and ran away. Lily chased him around the house. + +They bumped into their mom, who was making cookies in the kitchen. She saw them fighting and asked, "What is going on?" + +"Mom, Tom took my diary and he won't give it back!" Lily said. + +"Mom, I want to see Lily's diary! It is pretty!" Tom said. + +Mom looked at them and said, "Lily, your diary is your private thing. You can choose who can see it and who can't. Tom, you should not take things that are not yours. You should ask Lily nicely if you can look at her diary. Maybe she will let you if you are polite and careful." + +Lily and Tom listened to their mom. Lily said, "Tom, I am sorry I yelled at you. You can see my diary if you want, but you have to be gentle and not tear the pages. And you have to give it back when I ask you." + +Tom said, "Lily, I am sorry I took your diary. Thank you for letting me see it. I will be nice and not make a mess. And I will give it back when you want it." + +They hugged and said sorry to each other. Mom smiled and gave them each a cookie. They sat down and looked at Lily's diary together. They talked about Lily's drawings and words. They had fun and learned new things. They were happy. +Tim and Lily were two puppies who lived in a big house with a mean man. The mean man never gave them any treats or toys or hugs. He only shouted at them and locked them in a small cage. Tim and Lily were very sad and scared. + +One day, they saw a hole in the fence of the yard. They decided to escape and find a better home. They squeezed through the hole and ran away. They felt free and happy for the first time. + +They came to a park where they saw many children and dogs playing. They smelled yummy treats and heard friendly voices. They hoped to find someone who would love them and take care of them. + +They saw a charming girl with curly hair and a pink dress. She was holding a bag of treats and a leash. She smiled at them and said, "Hello, you two are so cute! Do you want some treats? Do you have a name?" + +Tim and Lily wagged their tails and ran to her. They licked her face and ate the treats. They thought she was the best person ever. They wanted to go with her. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was the mean man. He had followed them and found them. He was angry and had a big stick. He grabbed them by their collars and dragged them back to his car. He said, "You stupid dogs! How dare you run away from me! You'll pay for this!" + +Tim and Lily whimpered and struggled. They looked at the charming girl with sad eyes. They wished she could save them. But she couldn't. She was too small and scared. She watched them go and cried. + +Tim and Lily never saw her again. They never escaped again. They never had any treats or toys or hugs again. They only had the mean man and the small cage. They were very sad and scared. The end. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play outside. But today, it is raining. The rain is wet and cold. Tim and Jen are sad. + +"Can we play with your toys?" Jen asks Tim. + +"Yes, we can. I have many toys. I own a car, a ball, a doll and a book. What do you want to play with?" Tim says. + +"I want to play with the car. Can I drive it?" Jen says. + +"Sure, you can. The car is fast and red. It can go vroom vroom. But be careful, do not break it. It is my own car." Tim says. + +Tim and Jen play with the car. They make it go vroom vroom on the floor. They have fun. They forget about the rain. + +"Look, the rain is gone. The sun is out. It is fine now." Tim says. + +"Wow, you are right. It is fine now. Can we go outside and play?" Jen says. + +"Yes, we can. Let's go outside and play. We can take the car with us. Maybe we can find a puddle and make it splash splash." Tim says. + +Tim and Jen go outside and play. They are happy. They like the rain and the sun. They like to play with the car. They are good friends. The end. +Sara and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. Today is their birthday. Mom and Dad have a surprise for them. + +Mom and Dad call Sara and Ben to the kitchen. They see a big cake on the table. The cake is pink and has candles on it. Sara and Ben clap their hands and smile. They love cake. + +"Happy birthday, Sara and Ben!" Mom and Dad say. "This is your cake. You can make a wish and blow the candles." + +Sara and Ben think of a wish. Sara wishes for a new doll. Ben wishes for a new car. They close their eyes and blow the candles together. The candles go out and everyone cheers. + +"Can we eat the cake now?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, you can," Mom says. "But first, let's sing happy birthday to you." + +Mom, Dad, Sara, Ben and Spot sing happy birthday. Then they cut the cake and eat it. The cake is yummy and sweet. Sara and Ben are happy. They hug Mom and Dad and thank them for the cake. They have a fun birthday. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with many flowers. Sara liked the flowers. She wanted to pick one for her mom. + +"Look, Ben, how pretty!" Sara said. "Can we go to the hill?" + +Ben looked at the hill. He saw a big dog near the flowers. The dog was barking loud. Ben was scared of the dog. + +"No, Sara, we can't go to the hill," Ben said. "The dog is there. He might bite us." + +Sara was not scared of the dog. She thought the dog was friendly. She wanted to show Ben that she was brave. + +"I dare you to go to the hill with me, Ben," Sara said. "The dog will not bite us. He just wants to play." + +Ben did not want to go to the hill. He did not want to be bitten by the dog. But he also did not want to look like a coward. He wanted to show Sara that he was brave too. + +"OK, Sara, I dare you to go to the hill with me," Ben said. "But we have to be careful. And we have to run fast if the dog comes to us." + +Sara and Ben held hands and walked to the hill. The dog saw them and stopped barking. He wagged his tail and ran to them. Sara and Ben were surprised. The dog was not angry. He was happy. He licked their faces and let them pet him. + +"See, Ben, the dog is nice," Sara said. "He likes us. Can we pick a flower for mom now?" + +Ben smiled and nodded. He was not scared of the dog anymore. He liked the dog too. He helped Sara pick a flower for mom. They gave the flower to the dog and he sniffed it. Then they played with the dog on the hill until it was time to go home. +Tim and Mia like to play in the sand near the water. They make castles and dig holes and look for shells. Sometimes they run into the water and splash each other. They have fun. + +One day, the water is very big and loud. It makes big waves that crash on the sand. Tim and Mia are not afraid. They want to play in the water. They hold hands and run into the water. + +But the water is too strong. It pushes them back and makes them fall. They struggle to stand up and get out of the water. They are wet and cold and scared. + +"Help! Help!" they cry. + +Mom and Dad hear them and run to them. They pick them up and hug them. They wrap them in towels and take them to the car. + +"It's okay, Tim and Mia. You are safe now. The water was too hard today. You have to be careful with the waves. They can hurt you," Mom says. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad. We did not know. We just wanted to play," Tim and Mia say. + +"We know, sweeties. We love you. Next time, we will play in the water when it is calm and quiet," Dad says. + +Tim and Mia nod and smile. They are happy to be with Mom and Dad. They learned a lesson about the waves. They will be more careful next time. +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play together. One day, they wake up early. They see a big pumpkin in the garden. They run to the pumpkin. + +"Wow, look at this pumpkin!" Sara says. "It is so big and orange!" + +"Can we touch it?" Tom asks. "Maybe it is soft and round." + +They touch the pumpkin. It is hard and smooth. They try to lift it. It is heavy and stuck. + +"Who put this pumpkin here?" Sara wonders. "It is very interesting." + +They hear a voice behind them. It is their mom. She smiles. + +"Good morning, Sara and Tom!" she says. "Do you like the pumpkin? I grew it in the garden. It is a surprise for you." + +"Really?" Sara and Tom say. "Thank you, mom! We love the pumpkin!" + +They hug their mom. They are happy. They want to make a pumpkin pie with her. They think it will be yummy. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and share. But sometimes they want the same thing. Like the pie that Mom made. + +Mom cut the pie in two. She gave one piece to Lily and one piece to Ben. But Ben looked at Lily's piece and said, "Your piece is bigger. That is not fair. I want your piece." + +Lily said, "No, Ben. Mom cut the pie fair. We have the same. You cannot have my piece. You have your own." + +Ben was angry. He tried to grab Lily's piece. Lily held it tight. They both pulled and pushed. The pie fell on the floor. The pie was broken and dirty. + +Mom came and saw the mess. She was sad. She said, "Lily and Ben, what did you do? You wasted the pie. You did not share. You did not know how to be kind. Now no one can have the pie." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were silly. We did not know how to be fair. We will share next time. We love you and the pie." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too. But next time, please be careful and nice. Pie is good, but love is better." +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big book in the attic. It had many strange words and pictures in it. Tom and Lily thought it was a book of spells. + +"Let's try one of the spells," Tom said. He opened the book and pointed to a page. "This one says it can make us fly." + +Lily was scared. She remembered what their mom had warned them. "Don't play with things you don't know. They can be dangerous or bad for you." + +But Tom did not listen. He said, "Don't be a baby. It will be fun. We can fly like birds and see the sky." + +He read the words out loud from the book. They sounded funny and hard to say. He and Lily felt a tingling in their feet. They looked down and saw that their shoes were gone. Instead, they had big, hairy feet with long claws. + +Tom and Lily screamed. They did not want to have feet like that. They wanted their shoes back. They tried to take off the feet, but they could not. They were stuck. + +They ran to their mom and cried. She was shocked to see their feet. She asked them what they had done. They told her about the book and the spell. + +She shook her head and said, "That was a very bad idea. That book is not a toy. It is a cheap and old book of tricks. It does not make you fly. It only makes you look silly and ugly. You should have listened to me and left it alone." + +She took the book and threw it in the trash. She hugged Tom and Lily and said, "Don't worry. I know how to fix this. I have a spell of my own. It is called a kiss. It can make anything better." + +She kissed their feet and said some nice words. The feet changed back to normal. Tom and Lily were happy and relieved. They thanked their mom and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They never played with the book of spells again. +Lily loved to bounce on her bed. She liked to pretend she was a rocket flying to the stars. She bounced and bounced until she felt very high. She reached out her hand to touch a star. + +But then she heard a loud bang. She looked down and saw that she had bounced too hard. She had broken her bed. The bed was in pieces on the floor. Lily felt very guilty. She knew she had done a bad thing. + +She heard her mom coming up the stairs. She was scared. She did not want to get in trouble. She quickly hid under the covers. She hoped her mom would not see the broken bed. + +But her mom saw it right away. She was angry. She asked Lily what had happened. Lily did not want to lie. She told her mom the truth. She said she was sorry. She said she just wanted to touch a star. + +Her mom sighed. She was not happy, but she was not too mad. She hugged Lily and said she loved her. She said she understood that Lily liked to bounce, but she had to be careful. She said they would have to get a new bed. She said maybe they could get one with stars on it. + +Lily smiled. She felt a little better. She said she loved her mom too. She said she would not bounce so hard again. She said she would wait until night to see the stars. She said maybe they could look at them together. Her mom nodded. She said that sounded like a good idea. They went downstairs to have some cookies and milk. Lily still felt guilty, but she also felt happy. She knew her mom forgave her. She knew she still had a chance to touch a star. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games, but sometimes they got bored and wanted to do something else. One day, they saw a big truck outside their window. It was smelly and loud and made them curious. + +"Let's go see the truck!" Ben said to Lily. "Maybe it has something fun inside." + +"No, Ben, we can't," Lily said. "Mom said we have to stay in our room and relax. She is busy with work and doesn't want us to bother her." + +"But I don't want to relax," Ben said. "I want to see the truck. Come on, Lily, it will be fun." + +Ben opened the window and climbed out. He ran to the truck and looked inside. He saw many boxes and bags and cans. He wanted to touch them and see what they were. He did not see the sign that said "Danger: Toxic Waste". + +Lily watched Ben from the window. She felt scared and worried. She wanted to call him back, but she was afraid of making noise and getting in trouble. She hoped Ben would be safe and come back soon. + +But Ben was not safe. He touched a can that was leaking a green liquid. It burned his hand and made him scream. He dropped the can and ran back to the window. He saw Lily crying and Mom running to him. He felt sorry and ashamed. + +Mom took Ben to the hospital. She was angry and sad. She told Ben that he was very naughty and foolish. He could have been hurt very badly. He should have listened to her and Lily and stayed in his room and relaxed. He should have not been curious about the smelly truck. + +Ben learned his lesson. He said sorry to Mom and Lily and promised to be good and obey. He realized that relaxing was not so bad after all. He also realized that some things are better left alone. He never went near the smelly truck again. +Lily and Ben like to watch videos on the big screen. They see animals and colors and songs. Sometimes they have questions about the videos. They ask their mom or dad to tell them more. + +One day, they watch a video about the ocean. They see fish and whales and sharks. They see water that is blue and green and deep. Lily and Ben are curious. + +"Mom, what is deep?" Lily questions. + +"Deep means far away from the top. The ocean is very big and has many places that are deep. Some animals live in the deep places, where it is dark and cold." Mom explains. + +"Wow, that is amazing. How do they see in the dark?" Ben questions. + +"Some animals have lights on their bodies. They use the lights to find food and friends. They are called bioluminescent. That is a big word, but it means living light." Mom explains. + +"Wow, that is cool. Can we see them?" Lily questions. + +"Maybe someday, if we go on a boat or a submarine. But for now, we can watch them on the video and learn more about them." Mom says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They watch the video with wonder. They like to learn new things. They like to question. +Tom and Lily like to play pirates. They have a big box that is their ship. They put on hats and scarves and pretend to sail on the sea. They look for treasure and fight bad pirates. + +One day, they find a map in the box. It has a big X and a picture of a skull. Tom says, "This is a treasure map! Let's follow it and find the gold!" Lily says, "Yes, let's go!" + +They take the map and go outside. They walk and walk until they see a big tree. The map says the treasure is under the tree. They dig and dig with their hands and spoons. They see something shiny. It is a black skull. It has jewels in its eyes and teeth. + +Tom and Lily are very happy. They say, "We found the treasure! We are the best pirates ever!" They pick up the skull and run back to their ship. They put the skull in the box and enjoy looking at it. They pretend it is their friend and talk to it. They have a lot of fun with their black skull. +Anna liked to play in the backyard. She had a swing, a slide and a sandbox. She felt independent and happy. She did not need anyone to help her. + +One day, she saw a big butterfly. It was yellow and black. It flew over the fence. Anna wanted to see it better. She climbed on the fence and looked. The butterfly was on a flower. It was pretty. + +"Anna, come down!" her mom said. She was in the kitchen. She saw Anna on the fence. She was worried. "It is not safe. You can fall and hurt yourself." + +Anna did not listen. She wanted to touch the butterfly. She reached out her hand. The butterfly flew away. Anna leaned forward. She lost her balance. She fell off the fence. + +"Ouch!" Anna cried. She landed on the grass. She scraped her knee. It was bleeding. She felt scared and sorry. + +Her mom ran to her. She picked her up and hugged her. She took her inside. She cleaned her wound and put a band-aid on it. She kissed her and gave her a cookie. + +"Anna, you have to be careful," her mom said. "You can play in the backyard, but you have to stay away from the fence. It is dangerous. Do you understand?" + +Anna nodded. She felt ashamed. She hugged her mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are my independent and brave girl. But sometimes you need to listen to me. I want you to be safe and happy." +Tom was eager to play with his new ball. He ran outside and kicked it hard. The ball flew over the fence and into the street. Tom wanted to get it back, but he knew he had to be careful. + +He looked both ways and saw no cars. He opened the gate and ran across the road. He saw his ball near a big post. He reached for it, but he did not see the hole in the ground. He stumbled and fell. He scraped his knee and his elbow. He cried out loud. + +A kind lady heard him and came to help. She picked him up and checked his wounds. She gave him a band-aid and a hug. She also gave him his ball. She told him to be more careful next time and to always look where he was going. + +Tom thanked the lady and went back to his yard. He closed the gate and put his ball away. He decided to play with his blocks instead. He was still eager to have fun, but he did not want to stumble again. He learned his lesson. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They shared a big box to keep their cars in. But sometimes they fought over who got to play with which car. + +One day, Tim saw a shiny red car in the box. He wanted to play with it very much. He took it out and made it zoom on the floor. Sam saw the red car and wanted it too. He said, "That's my car! Give it to me!" + +Tim said, "No, it's mine! I saw it first!" He held the car tight and did not let go. + +Sam tried to pull the car from Tim's hand. They both pulled and pulled until the car broke in half. They heard a loud snap and saw the wheels and the windows fall off. They were both shocked and sad. + +Their mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken car and the angry brothers. She said, "What did you do? Why did you break the car?" + +Tim and Sam both blamed each other. They said, "He started it! He wanted my car!" + +Mom shook her head and said, "The car was not yours or his. It was a gift from your grandpa. He gave it to you because he loved you both. He wanted you to share it and have fun with it. The car had a lot of value, not because it was shiny or red, but because it was from grandpa. But you did not value it or each other. You only cared about yourself. Now the car is ruined and you are not happy. How do you think grandpa would feel if he saw this?" + +Tim and Sam felt ashamed and sorry. They realized they had been selfish and mean. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, grandpa. We did not mean to break the car. We did not mean to hurt each other. We love you and we love each other. Can you forgive us?" + +Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "Of course I forgive you. And I'm sure grandpa would too. But you have to learn to be kind and generous. You have to respect and appreciate what you have. You have to share and take turns. That's how you show your love and value. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will try to be better brothers. We will try to fix the car together. We will try to make grandpa proud." + +Mom said, "That's good. I'm proud of you too. Now let's go inside. It's cold outside. You need some warm soup and a hug." +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play catch with a ball in the park. One day, they saw a big boot on the grass. It was old and dirty, but they thought it was funny. + +"Look, a boot!" Lily said. "Let's play with it!" + +"OK, but be careful. It might be smelly or have bugs in it," Tom said. + +They took the boot and threw it to each other. They laughed and had fun. But they did not see the man who was looking for his boot. He was angry and mean. He had a big dog with him. + +The man saw the kids with his boot. He shouted at them. "Hey, you little thieves! Give me back my boot! That's mine!" + +Lily and Tom were scared. They dropped the boot and ran away. But the man and his dog chased them. They tried to hide behind a tree, but the dog found them. It barked and growled. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Tom cried. They hoped someone would hear them and save them. But no one came. The park was empty. They were alone with the man and his dog. + +The man grabbed them by their arms. He was very strong. He took his boot and hit them with it. It hurt a lot. They cried and begged him to stop. But he did not stop. He was very cruel. + +Lily and Tom wished they had never played with the boot. They wished they had a dependable friend to help them. But they had no one. They were in big trouble. The end. +Lily and Ben like to design things with paper and crayons. They cut and color and glue and make shapes and pictures. They have a lot of fun together. + +One day, they decide to make a match game. They design cards with animals on them. They make two cards for each animal. They mix up the cards and put them face down on the floor. + +"Let's play!" Lily says. "We take turns to flip two cards. If they match, we keep them. If not, we put them back. The one with the most cards wins." + +"OK!" Ben says. "But we have to be honest. We can't peek at the cards or cheat." + +They start to play. Lily flips a card with a cat and a card with a dog. They don't match. She puts them back. Ben flips a card with a bird and a card with a fish. They don't match. He puts them back. + +They keep playing. Sometimes they match, sometimes they don't. They are honest and fair. They have fun. + +At the end, they count their cards. Lily has six cards and Ben has six cards. + +"It's a tie!" Lily says. + +"That's OK!" Ben says. "We both did well. And we both had fun." + +They smile and hug. They are happy. They like to design and play together. +Tim and Kim are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a club. The club is a little house made of sticks and leaves. They have a sign that says "Tim and Kim's Club. No one else can come in." + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Sam. He sees the club and wants to play. He walks to the club and says "Hello. Can I join your club?" + +Tim and Kim look at Sam. They do not want him to join. They say "No. This is our club. You cannot come in. Go away." + +Sam feels sad. He says "Why not? I want to play with you. I can be a good friend. Please let me join your club." + +Tim and Kim shake their heads. They say "No. You are not like us. You have a different shirt. You have a different hair. You have a different name. You do not belong here. Go away." + +Sam feels angry. He says "That is not fair. You are mean. You are not good friends. You are not nice. I do not want to join your club. I will make my own club. A better club. A bigger club. A club for everyone." + +He walks away and looks for a place to make his own club. He finds some boxes and blankets. He makes a big house. He puts a sign that says "Sam's Club. Everyone can come in." + +He sees some other kids in the park. He says "Hello. Do you want to join my club? It is a big and nice club. You can play and have fun. You can be my friends." + +The other kids smile. They say "Yes. We want to join your club. It looks fun. You are nice. You are a good friend." + +They go to Sam's club and play. They have a lot of fun. They share and laugh and talk. + +Tim and Kim see Sam's club. They see the other kids. They feel lonely. They feel bored. They feel sorry. They say "Maybe we were wrong. Maybe we were mean. Maybe we should have let Sam join our club. Maybe we should join his club." + +They walk to Sam's club and say "Hello. Can we join your club?" + +Sam looks at Tim and Kim. He remembers how they treated him. He feels hurt. He says "No. This is my club. You cannot come in. Go away." + +Tim and Kim feel sad. They say "Please. We are sorry. We were wrong. We want to play with you. We want to be your friends. Please let us join your club." + +Sam thinks for a moment. He says "Why should I? You were not nice to me. You did not want me to join your club. You did not care about me. Why should I care about you?" + +Tim and Kim say "Because we learned our lesson. Because we changed our minds. Because we want to be better. Because we want to be kind. Because we want to be happy. Please give us a chance." + +Sam thinks for another moment. He says "Okay. You can join my club. But you have to follow the rules. The rules are: be nice, be fair, be friendly, be happy. Can you do that?" + +Tim and Kim nod. They say "Yes. We can do that. Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend. You are a good leader. You have a good club." + +They go to Sam's club and play. They have a lot of fun. They share and laugh and talk. They do not complain. They do not fight. They do not judge. They do not exclude. They do include. They do respect. They do love. They are happy. +Tim and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But they did not like the big dog that lived near the park. The big dog was noisy and scary. It had sharp teeth and spikes on its back. + +One day, Tim and Mia saw the big dog outside the park. It was barking and growling at a cat. The cat was on a fence and looked scared. Tim and Mia wanted to help the cat, but they were afraid of the big dog. + +"Let's throw a stick at the dog," Tim said. "Maybe it will go away." + +"OK," Mia said. "But be careful." + +Tim picked up a stick and threw it at the dog. The stick hit the dog on the nose. The dog yelped and ran away. The cat jumped off the fence and ran to Tim and Mia. + +"Thank you, thank you," the cat said. "You saved me from the bad dog." + +Tim and Mia were surprised. They did not know that cats could talk. + +"Who are you?" Tim asked. + +"I am a magic cat," the cat said. "I can grant you one wish each. What do you want?" + +Tim and Mia thought for a moment. They looked at each other and smiled. + +"We want to be friends with the big dog," they said. + +The cat nodded and waved its tail. A bright light flashed. The big dog came back to the park. But it was not noisy and scary anymore. It was friendly and happy. It licked Tim and Mia's faces and wagged its tail. + +"Hello, hello," the dog said. "I am sorry for being mean. I was lonely and hungry. Can we play together?" + +Tim and Mia nodded and hugged the dog. They played with the dog and the cat in the park. They seemed very happy. They had made new friends. +Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a big tube that she liked to roll and slide on. Ben had a small car that he liked to zoom and crash. They were having fun, but they also wanted each other's toys. + +"Can I have your tube, Sara?" Ben asked. "It looks so fun!" + +"No, it's mine!" Sara said. "You have your car!" + +"But I want to try the tube!" Ben said. "Please, Sara, please!" + +Sara did not want to share. She liked her tube too much. She held it tight and said, "No, no, no!" + +Ben was angry. He wanted the tube. He had an idea. He waited until Sara was not looking. Then he grabbed the tube and ran away. + +"Hey, give it back!" Sara shouted. She chased Ben around the couch. Ben was faster. He laughed and said, "Ha, ha, ha! I have the tube!" + +Sara was sad. She wanted her tube back. She cried and said, "That's not fair! You have to share!" + +Ben felt guilty. He saw Sara's tears. He remembered how much he liked his car. He thought, maybe Sara likes her tube as much as I like my car. He stopped running. He turned around and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was mean. Here, you can have your tube back." + +Sara smiled. She wiped her tears. She took her tube and said, "Thank you, Ben. I'm sorry, too. I should have let you try it. Do you want to play with it together?" + +Ben nodded. He said, "Yes, I do. And you can play with my car, too." + +Sara and Ben hugged. They learned to yield and share. They played with their toys happily. They were good friends. +Anna and Ben are playing with their cars on the floor. They make them speed and crash and honk. They are having fun. + +Suddenly, the floor starts to shake. The cars fall over and the pictures on the wall move. Anna and Ben feel scared. They hear a loud noise outside. + +"What is that?" Anna asks. + +"It is an earthquake," Ben says. "It is when the ground moves a lot. We have to be safe." + +He grabs Anna's hand and they run to the sofa. They hide under a blanket and hug each other. They wait for the shaking to stop. + +After a while, the noise and the shaking go away. Anna and Ben peek out of the blanket. They see their mom and dad coming in the door. They look worried but happy. + +"Are you okay, kids?" Mom asks. + +"Yes, we are okay," Anna says. + +"We hid under the blanket," Ben says. + +Mom and dad hug them and tell them they are brave. They say the earthquake is over and everything is fine. They check the house for damage and fix what they can. + +Anna and Ben feel better, but they are still restless. They don't want to play with their cars anymore. They want to stay close to their mom and dad. They ask them to read them a story and sing them a song. They cuddle on the sofa and listen. They feel calm and sleepy. They close their eyes and dream of happy things. +Bella and Ben are twins. They like to play with their big red ball. They bounce the ball to each other and laugh. Sometimes they bounce the ball very high and catch it. Sometimes they bounce the ball very low and roll it. They have fun with their ball. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. His name is Sam. He has a blue ball. He bounces his ball by himself. He does not smile. He looks sad. + +Bella and Ben want to be friends with Sam. They go to him and say hello. They ask him if he wants to play with them. Sam nods. He says he is new in town and he has no friends. + +Bella and Ben share their big red ball with Sam. They teach him how to bounce the ball in different ways. They tell him jokes and make him laugh. Sam likes their jokes. He thinks they are funny. He tells them a joke too. They laugh together. + +Bella, Ben and Sam become friends. They play with their balls every day. They bounce, roll, catch and laugh. They think each other are adorable. They are happy. +Tom and Lisa are friends. They like to play doctor and patient. Tom has a toy x-ray machine. He can see the bones of Lisa with it. + +One day, Lisa pretends to hurt her arm. She says, "Ow, ow, ow! My arm is very sore. Can you help me, doctor Tom?" + +Tom says, "Don't worry, patient Lisa. I will study your arm with my x-ray. Maybe you have a broken bone. Let me see." He puts Lisa's arm in the x-ray machine and looks at the screen. + +He says, "Wow, look at your arm. You have many bones. They are white and hard. But they are also flexible. They can bend and twist. That is good for your arm. You can do many things with it." + +Lisa says, "Really? That is cool. Can you show me how flexible my bones are?" + +Tom says, "Sure. Let me take your arm out of the x-ray. Now, try to move your arm. Can you make a fist? Can you wave your hand? Can you touch your nose?" + +Lisa tries to do all the things Tom says. She says, "Wow, I can do all of them. My arm is not sore anymore. It is flexible and strong. Thank you, doctor Tom. You are a good doctor." + +Tom says, "You are welcome, patient Lisa. You are a good patient. And you have a good arm. Let's play some more." +Ben and Lily love to play at the beach. They like to build sand castles, dig holes and find shells. But their favorite thing is to rush into the water and surf on the waves. They have small boards that help them float and glide. + +One day, they see a big boy with a big board. He can surf very fast and far. He can do tricks and turns. Ben and Lily watch him with wide eyes. They think he is amazing. + +"Wow, look at him!" Ben says. "He is so good at surfing. I wish I could surf like that." + +"Me too," Lily says. "He has a cool board. I want a board like that." + +They feel envious of the big boy. They think their boards are too small and boring. They want to have more fun and excitement. + +They decide to go and talk to the big boy. They walk up to him and say hello. They ask him about his board and his surfing. The big boy smiles and answers their questions. He is friendly and nice. + +He tells them that he has been surfing for a long time. He says that he learned from his dad and his friends. He says that surfing is fun, but also hard. He says that he has to practice a lot and be careful of the waves and the rocks. + +He also tells them that he likes their boards. He says that they are perfect for their size and age. He says that they are doing great at surfing. He says that he was once like them, and that he started with a small board too. + +He invites them to surf with him. He says that he can teach them some tips and tricks. He says that they can have fun together. Ben and Lily are happy and excited. They forget about being envious. They thank the big boy and follow him to the water. + +They surf with the big boy for a while. They learn new things and have a lot of fun. They laugh and cheer. They feel proud and happy. They make a new friend. They realize that surfing is not about the size of the board, but about the joy of the wave. +Lily was in her crib. She was bored. She wanted to play outside, but it was raining. The rain made a loud noise on the roof. The sky was dull and gray. + +She looked at her toys. She had a doll, a ball, a book, and a teddy bear. She played with them for a while, but she was still bored. She wanted to see something new. + +She called her mom. "Mom, can I go outside?" she asked. + +Mom came to her crib. She smiled and shook her head. "No, Lily, you can't go outside. It's raining. You will get wet and cold. You have to stay inside until the rain stops." + +Lily pouted. She did not like the rain. She did not like to stay inside. She wanted to have fun. + +Mom saw that Lily was sad. She hugged her and kissed her. "I know, Lily, the rain is not fun. But it won't last forever. Soon the sun will come out and you can go outside. And you know what? The rain is good for the flowers and the trees and the birds. They need water to grow and sing. Do you like flowers and trees and birds?" + +Lily nodded. She liked flowers and trees and birds. She liked their colors and shapes and sounds. She looked out the window and saw some flowers and trees and birds in the garden. They looked wet, but they also looked happy. + +Mom said, "Why don't we read a book about flowers and trees and birds? Maybe we can learn some new things about them. And maybe we can make some pictures of them with crayons and paper. Would you like that?" + +Lily smiled. She liked books and crayons and paper. She liked to learn and to make pictures. She said, "Yes, Mom, I would like that. Thank you, Mom. You are the best." + +Mom smiled back. She said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are the best, too. Come on, let's go to the living room and have some fun." + +They left the crib and went to the living room. They read a book and made some pictures. They had fun. They forgot about the rain. They were happy. +Lily and Max were playing with their furry toys in the living room. They liked to pretend that their toys were brave heroes who could do anything. Lily had a pink bunny and Max had a brown bear. + +"Look, my bunny can jump very high!" Lily said, making her toy hop on the couch. "Can your bear do that?" + +"My bear can do better!" Max said, making his toy climb on the bookshelf. "He can climb very high and see everything!" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was the wind, blowing very hard. They looked out the window and saw dark clouds and rain. They felt scared. + +"What is that?" Lily asked, holding her bunny close. + +"It's a hurricane!" Max said, holding his bear tight. "It's a big storm that can break things and hurt people!" + +They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. She hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. We are safe inside. The hurricane will go away soon. We just have to wait and be calm." + +Lily and Max nodded, but they still felt nervous. They decided to do something to make them feel better. They took their furry toys and made a fort with pillows and blankets. They crawled inside and told stories to their toys. + +"We are brave heroes, too!" Lily said. "We can succeed and face the hurricane!" + +"Yes, we can!" Max said. "We can protect our toys and our mom!" + +They smiled and hugged their toys. They felt stronger and happier. They knew they could succeed. +One day, Tom and Lily wanted to play in the forest. They put on their hats and boots and took their toy drums. They liked to march and make noise with their drums. + +They walked to the forest and saw many trees and flowers. They saw a bright bird on a branch. It sang a pretty song. Tom and Lily smiled and marched under the bird. + +But then they heard a loud roar. It was a big bear. The bear did not like the noise. It came out of its cave and looked angry. It growled at Tom and Lily. + +"Go away, bear!" Tom shouted. He banged his drum louder. Lily was scared. She hugged her drum and ran behind a tree. + +"Tom, come here!" she cried. "The bear is too big and strong. We have to hide!" + +Tom saw the bear coming closer. He was brave, but he knew Lily was right. He ran to the tree and joined Lily. They waited until the bear left. + +They were quiet for a while. Then they heard the bird singing again. It was still on the branch. It looked at them and tilted its head. + +"Sorry, bird," Tom said. "We did not mean to scare you. We just wanted to play." + +The bird nodded and flew away. Tom and Lily smiled and held hands. They decided to march back home. They still liked the forest, but they did not want to meet the bear again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they decide to have a picnic. They bring some bread, cheese, fruit and juice. They find a nice spot under a big tree. + +"Look, Ben, there is a big bear!" Anna says, pointing to a fake bear statue near the pond. "Do you think he is hungry?" + +Ben laughs. "No, Anna, that is not a real bear. That is a fake bear. He can not eat or move. He is just for fun." + +Anna feels silly. She did not know it was a fake bear. She wants to see it closer. "Can we go and say hello to the fake bear?" she asks. + +"OK, but be careful. Do not touch him. He might be dirty or sharp." Ben says. They leave their picnic basket under the tree and walk to the fake bear. + +The fake bear is big and brown. He has a black nose and shiny eyes. He looks like he is lying down and sleeping. Anna and Ben stand in front of him and wave. + +"Hello, fake bear!" Anna says. "We are Anna and Ben. We are having a picnic. Do you want some juice?" + +The fake bear does not answer. He does not move. He is very quiet. + +"Maybe he is shy." Ben says. "Or maybe he is dreaming." + +Anna and Ben smile. They think the fake bear is cute. They are happy to have a new friend in the park. They go back to their picnic and share their food and juice. They have a fun day. +Tommy was a naughty boy. He liked to break things and make a mess. One day, he saw a mug on the table. The mug was big and blue and had a picture of a dog on it. It was his mommy's mug. She loved her mug very much. + +Tommy decided to take the mug. He wanted to play with it. He did not ask his mommy. He did not care if she got angry. He ran to his room with the mug. He threw it on his bed. He bounced on it. He kicked it. He laughed. + +But the mug was not a toy. It was not strong. It broke. It cracked. It shattered. Pieces of the mug flew everywhere. They cut Tommy's bed. They cut Tommy's foot. They cut Tommy's face. Tommy cried. He cried very loud. + +Mommy heard Tommy cry. She ran to his room. She saw the broken mug. She saw the blood. She saw the mess. She was very sad. She was very mad. She hugged Tommy. She cleaned his wounds. She scolded him. She said he was a very naughty boy. She said he had to say sorry. She said he had to go to bed. She said he had no more toys. + +Tommy was very sorry. He was very sad. He was very hurt. He wished he did not take the mug. He wished he did not break it. He wished he was a good boy. He said sorry to his mommy. He said sorry to the dog. He went to bed. He had no more fun. He had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the woods. They found a creek with clear water and many rocks. They decided to make a show for the animals who lived there. + +"I will be a singer and you will be a dancer," Lily said to Ben. "We will perform for the fish and the frogs and the birds." + +"OK, but we need some music," Ben said. He looked around and saw a stick and a can. He picked them up and banged them together. "How is this?" + +Lily clapped her hands. "That is good. Now follow me." She jumped on a rock and began to sing a song she made up. Ben followed her and danced with the stick and the can. + +The fish and the frogs and the birds watched them with curiosity. They liked the show and made noises to cheer them on. Lily and Ben felt happy and proud. + +They did not know that a man was watching them from behind a tree. He was a poor man who had no home and no food. He was hungry and cold. He saw the stick and the can and thought they were valuable. He wanted to take them from the children. + +He waited until they finished their show and ran to the creek. He grabbed the stick and the can and ran away. Lily and Ben saw him and shouted. + +"Hey, that is ours! Give it back!" they cried. + +But the man did not listen. He ran faster and disappeared into the woods. Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They had lost their music. + +The fish and the frogs and the birds felt sorry for them. They decided to help them. They made noises to call other animals. Soon, a squirrel, a rabbit, a deer and a bird came to the creek. They brought nuts, berries, grass and feathers. They gave them to Lily and Ben as gifts. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Lily and Ben said. They smiled and hugged the animals. They felt happy again. + +They ate the nuts and berries and made a crown with the grass and feathers. They put it on Lily's head. They used the stick and the can as a scepter and a shield. They pretended to be a queen and a knight. + +They performed a new show for the animals. They sang and danced and acted. The animals watched them with joy and clapped their paws and wings. + +They all had fun and became friends. They played until the sun went down. Then they said goodbye and went to their homes. Lily and Ben promised to come back and visit the creek and the animals. They walked hand in hand, feeling happy and grateful. +Ben liked to imagine things. He had a notebook where he drew his ideas. He drew dragons, rockets, castles and more. He was very good at drawing. + +One day, his mom told him to be obedient and do his homework. She said he could play with his notebook later. But Ben did not want to do his homework. He wanted to imagine. He hid his notebook under his pillow and pretended to do his homework. + +When his mom was busy, he took his notebook and went to the backyard. He found a big stick and pretended it was a sword. He imagined he was fighting a dragon. He swung his stick and made loud noises. + +But he did not see his dad's car. His dad had parked it in the backyard. Ben hit the car with his stick. He made a big dent and scratched the paint. He also broke the window. + +His dad heard the noise and came out. He saw Ben and his notebook and his stick and his car. He was very angry. He shouted at Ben and took his notebook. He said he would throw it away. He said Ben was a bad boy and he had to go to his room. + +Ben was very sad. He cried and cried. He wished he had been obedient and done his homework. He wished he had not imagined so much. He wished he had his notebook back. He had no more ideas. He had no more fun. He had a bad ending. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play in the garden. They saw many flowers that were blooming. They were colorful and pretty. Lily and Ben wanted to smell them and touch them. + +"Look, this one is pink and white!" Lily said, pointing to a rose. + +"It smells good!" Ben said, sniffing it. "But be careful, it has thorns!" + +Lily nodded. She did not want to hurt herself. She saw another flower that was yellow and round. It looked like a sun. + +"What is this one?" she asked. + +"That is a sunflower!" Ben said. "It follows the sun all day!" + +Lily smiled. She liked the sunflower. She wanted to make it happy. + +"Can I tell it a joke?" she asked. + +Ben laughed. He liked jokes. He nodded. + +"Sure, you can tell it a joke!" he said. + +Lily thought hard. She wanted to tell a funny joke. She was anxious. She did not want to make a bad joke. + +She remembered a joke that her mom told her. She hoped the sunflower would like it. + +She leaned close to the sunflower and whispered: + +"Why did the chicken cross the road?" + +She waited for the sunflower to answer. But the sunflower did not say anything. It just looked at her. + +Lily felt sad. She thought the sunflower did not like her joke. + +She said the answer anyway: + +"To get to the other side!" + +She hoped the sunflower would laugh. But the sunflower did not laugh. It just looked at her. + +Lily felt worse. She thought the sunflower did not like her at all. + +She turned to Ben. She saw that he was smiling. + +"Did you like my joke?" she asked. + +Ben nodded. He liked her joke. He thought it was funny. + +He hugged her and said: + +"I liked your joke, Lily. And I think the sunflower liked it too. But it can't talk or laugh. It can only bloom and follow the sun. That's how it shows it's happy!" + +Lily felt better. She hugged him back and said: + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. And I think the sunflower is a good friend too. It is beautiful and bright!" + +They smiled and played some more in the garden. They saw many more flowers that were blooming. They were happy. +Tom was a boy who liked to play in the sand. He had a bucket and a spade and he made big hills and holes. He was happy when he played in the sand. + +One day, he saw something shiny in the sand. He dug it out with his spade and saw that it was a shell. He opened the shell and saw a small round thing inside. It was an oyster. Tom did not know what an oyster was, but he thought it was pretty. + +He put the oyster in his bucket and went to show his mom. He said, "Look, mom, I found a shiny shell with a pretty thing inside. Can I keep it?" + +His mom looked at the oyster and said, "No, Tom, you can't keep it. It is alive and it needs water. You have to put it back in the sea or it will die." + +Tom did not like what his mom said. He wanted to keep the oyster. He said, "No, mom, I want to keep it. It is mine. I found it." + +His mom said, "Tom, don't be grumpy. You have to be kind to the oyster. It is not a toy. It is a living thing. If you keep it, it will become sick and sad. If you put it back, it will become happy and healthy. Please, Tom, put it back in the sea." + +Tom thought about what his mom said. He did not want to make the oyster sick and sad. He wanted to make it happy and healthy. He said, "OK, mom, I will put it back in the sea. But can I say goodbye to it first?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Tom, you can say goodbye to it. But be gentle and don't hurt it." + +Tom took the oyster out of his bucket and held it in his hand. He said, "Goodbye, oyster. You are pretty and shiny. I hope you have a good life in the sea. Maybe I will see you again someday." + +He kissed the oyster and put it back in the sand near the water. He watched as a wave came and took the oyster away. He felt a little sad, but also a little happy. He said, "Bye, oyster. Have fun." + +He went back to his mom and gave her a hug. He said, "Thank you, mom, for teaching me about oysters. I love you." + +His mom said, "I love you too, Tom. You are a good boy. Now, do you want to play some more in the sand?" + +Tom said, "Yes, mom, I do. Maybe I will find something else." + +He took his bucket and his spade and went to play in the sand. He was happy again. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box. They want to find out what is inside. + +They go to the box and open it. They see many things. They see toys, books, clothes, and candy. They are very happy. They think they find a treasure. + +They start to take out the things and play with them. They have a lot of fun. They share the candy and read the books. They try on the clothes and make funny faces. They think they have success. + +But then, a man comes to the park. He looks angry. He goes to the box and shouts. He says the box is his. He says he is moving to a new house. He says the things are his things. He says Tom and Anna are bad. + +Tom and Anna are confused. They do not understand. They think the box is for everyone. They think the man is mean. They are scared. They run away from the box and the man. They go to their moms and tell them what happened. + +Their moms hug them and say they are sorry. They say the box is not a treasure. They say the man is not mean. They say he is just sad. They say Tom and Anna are good. They say they are proud of them for sharing and having fun. They say they love them. Tom and Anna feel better. They still like to play in the park. But they do not touch the boxes anymore. +Anna was an adventurous girl. She liked to explore new places and try new things. On Tuesday, she decided to feed the ducks at the pond. She asked her mom for some bread and put it in a bag. + +She walked to the pond with her mom. She saw many ducks swimming and quacking. She threw some bread into the water. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. Anna was happy to see them. She threw more bread and watched them. + +But then, she saw something else in the water. It was big and green and had a long neck. It was a swan. Anna had never seen a swan before. She was curious and excited. She wanted to feed the swan too. She took a big piece of bread and held it in her hand. + +She walked to the edge of the pond and stretched out her arm. The swan saw the bread and swam towards her. Anna smiled and waited for the swan to take the bread. But the swan did not take the bread. It bit Anna's hand instead. Anna screamed and dropped the bread. The swan ate the bread and swam away. + +Anna's mom ran to her and hugged her. She checked her hand and saw a small mark. She said, "Are you okay, Anna? That was a mean swan. It should not have bitten you. You were just trying to feed it." + +Anna nodded and said, "I'm okay, mom. It hurt a little, but it's not bad. I still like ducks. But I don't like swans. They are not nice. They are not adventurous. They are mean." +Ben and Lily were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that their dolls were their babies and they were their parents. They gave them names, clothes and food. They also had a big dog named Max, who was very friendly and had soft fur. + +"Look, Lily, Max likes your doll. He is licking her face," Ben said, pointing to the dog. + +Lily giggled. "Yes, he does. He thinks she is attractive, like a real baby. He wants to be her friend." + +She picked up her doll and hugged it. Then she put it next to Max and stroked his fur. Max wagged his tail and licked her hand. + +"Can I play with your doll, too?" Ben asked. He liked Lily's doll more than his own. It had a pink dress and a bow in its hair. + +"OK, but be careful. Don't pull her hair or her dress. She is delicate," Lily said, handing him her doll. + +Ben took the doll and held it in his arms. He looked at its face and smiled. He thought it was pretty. He wanted to keep it for himself. + +"Can I have your doll, Lily? I like her more than mine. She is more attractive," he said. + +Lily frowned. She did not like Ben's idea. She wanted her doll back. She loved her doll very much. + +"No, Ben, you can't have her. She is mine. You have your own doll. Give her back to me, please," she said. + +Ben shook his head. He did not want to give her back. He held the doll tighter and turned away from Lily. + +"No, Lily, I won't give her back. She is mine now. You can have my doll. He is not attractive. He has a hole in his shirt and a stain on his face," he said. + +Lily felt angry and sad. She did not want Ben's doll. She wanted her own doll. She tried to grab her doll from Ben, but he pushed her away. + +"Stop it, Lily, quit it! You can't have her. She is mine, mine, mine!" he shouted. + +Max saw that Ben and Lily were fighting. He did not like it when they fought. He wanted them to be happy and play nicely. He barked loudly and ran to them. He jumped on Ben and knocked him down. He took the doll from his arms and gave it to Lily. He licked her face and wagged his tail. + +"Good boy, Max, good boy! Thank you for saving my doll. You are the best dog ever. I love you," Lily said, hugging Max and her doll. + +Ben got up and rubbed his head. He felt sorry for being mean to Lily. He realized that he was wrong to take her doll. He wanted to make up with her and Max. + +"I'm sorry, Lily, I'm sorry. I was bad. I shouldn't have taken your doll. She is yours. You can have her. Can we be friends again?" he said. + +Lily looked at Ben and smiled. She forgave him. She knew that he was sorry. She wanted to be friends with him and Max. + +"OK, Ben, OK. I forgive you. You can play with my doll, too. But you have to be nice to her and to me and to Max. Can we be friends again?" she said. + +Ben nodded and smiled. He hugged Lily and Max. He was happy to be friends with them again. + +"Yes, Lily, yes. We can be friends again. I will be nice to you and to your doll and to Max. He is a good dog. He has nice fur. He is attractive," he said. + +They all laughed and played together. They were happy and had fun. They loved each other and their dolls and their dog. They were a happy family. +Anna and Ben are playing with clay. They like to make different shapes with their hands. Anna makes a ball, a star, and a snake. Ben makes a car, a hat, and a cake. + +"Look at my cake!" Ben says. "It has cherries on top. Do you want a slice?" + +"Yes, please!" Anna says. "Your cake looks yummy. Look at my snake! It is long and green. Do you want to touch it?" + +"No, thank you!" Ben says. "Your snake looks scary. I don't like snakes. They are slimy and mean." + +Anna laughs. "My snake is not mean. It is just clay. It can't hurt you. Here, I will make it smile. See? It is happy." + +Ben smiles too. "Okay, your snake is not so scary. It is funny. Can I make it wiggle?" + +"Sure!" Anna says. "You can make it wiggle. But be gentle. Don't break it." + +They play with the clay for a while. They make the snake wiggle, the cake spin, and the car zoom. They have fun. + +Then, Mom comes in. She sees the mess on the table. She sees the clay on the floor. She sees the children's hands and faces. She is not happy. + +"Anna! Ben! What have you done?" Mom says. "You have made a huge mess! You have to clean it up right now!" + +Anna and Ben look at Mom. They look at each other. They feel bad. They did not mean to make a mess. They were just playing. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say. "We will clean it up. We will help you." + +Mom sighs. She is tired. She needs to relax. She sees the children's eyes. They are sad. She loves them. She smiles. + +"Thank you, Anna and Ben," she says. "You are good children. I know you were just playing. But you have to be careful with the clay. It can make a lot of dirt. Next time, use a mat or a tray. Okay?" + +"Okay, Mom," they say. "We will use a mat or a tray. We will be careful." + +They hug Mom. They help her clean the mess. They put the clay back in the box. They wash their hands and faces. They say sorry again. + +Mom hugs them back. She says it is okay. She says she loves them. She says they can play with the clay again. But not today. Today, they need to relax. They need to read a book or watch a show. They need to rest. + +Anna and Ben agree. They are tired too. They need to relax. They pick a book and a show. They cuddle with Mom on the couch. They are happy. They are calm. They are relaxed. +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they make a lot of noise and mess. Mom and Dad do not like that. + +One day, Mom and Dad have to go out for a while. They tell Tom and Lily to behave and be good. They say they will be back soon. They give them a hug and a kiss and leave. + +Tom and Lily say they will behave. But after a while, they get bored. They see a big box in the corner of the room. It has a sign that says "Do not open". They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it and see," Tom says. He is curious. + +"No, we should not," Lily says. She is scared. "Mom and Dad said to behave. They will be mad if we open it." + +But Tom does not listen. He goes to the box and pulls the tape. He opens the box. He sees a lot of colorful balls and balloons. He smiles. He thinks it is a surprise for them. + +"Look, Lily, look!" he says. He takes out some balls and balloons and throws them in the air. "It is so fun!" + +Lily sees the balls and balloons. She thinks they are pretty. She forgets to be scared. She joins Tom and plays with them. They laugh and giggle. They do not hear the door open. + +Mom and Dad come back. They see the mess in the room. They see the open box. They see Tom and Lily playing with the balls and balloons. They are not happy. + +"Tom, Lily, what have you done?" Mom says. She is angry. + +"We found a surprise for us," Tom says. He is proud. + +"It is not a surprise for you," Dad says. He is sad. "It is a surprise for your cousin Jake. It is his birthday tomorrow. We were going to give him the box. But now you have opened it and ruined it." + +Tom and Lily feel bad. They did not know. They are sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad," they say. They are ashamed. "We did not behave. We did not listen. We will help you fix it." + +Mom and Dad sigh. They are disappointed. But they love Tom and Lily. They hug them and forgive them. + +"Next time, you have to behave and listen," they say. They are firm. "And you have to say sorry to Jake and give him another gift." + +Tom and Lily nod. They are sincere. They have learned their lesson. They hope Jake will like his new gift. They hope he will share his balls and balloons with them. +Sara and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park, draw pictures, and tell secrets. One day, Sara had a big secret to tell Ben. She found a shiny ring in her mom's drawer. She wanted to show it to Ben and see if it fit on his finger. + +But Ben was not at the park that day. Sara waited and waited, but he did not come. She felt sad and lonely. She missed Ben a lot. She wondered where he was and why he did not play with her. + +She did not know that Ben was in trouble. He had broken a vase at his house and his mom was very angry. She scolded him and sent him to his room. He had to stay there all day and could not go out. He felt bad and sorry. He missed Sara too. He wanted to see her and hear her secret. + +Sara decided to go to Ben's house and find him. She put the ring in her pocket and ran across the street. She did not look both ways. She did not see the big car that was coming fast. The car hit Sara and she fell down. She did not get up. She did not breathe. She did not tell Ben her secret. + +Ben heard a loud noise and looked out the window. He saw Sara lying on the road. He saw the ring fall out of her pocket. He saw the blood and the tears. He screamed and cried. He ran out of his room and tried to help Sara. But it was too late. Sara was gone. Ben lost his best friend and his secret. He felt troubled and sad. He missed Sara more than anything. +Sara was playing with her doll in the garden. She liked to make her doll stand on the grass and talk to her. She had a lot of fun with her doll. + +But then, she felt something on her leg. It was a red spot that made her leg itch. She scratched it, but it did not go away. It made her leg itch more and more. She did not like the itch. It made her feel bad. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the red spot. Her mom looked at it and said, "You have a bug bite, Sara. It is not a big problem, but it can make you itch. I have something that can help you." + +Her mom took her to the kitchen and gave her a spoon of honey. She said, "Honey is sweet and good for you. It can make the itch go away. But you have to eat it all, even if it is bitter." + +Sara did not like bitter things. She liked sweet things. But she wanted the itch to go away. She opened her mouth and ate the honey. It was bitter at first, but then it was sweet. She liked the honey. She felt the itch go away. She smiled and hugged her mom. + +She said, "Thank you, mom. The honey helped me. The itch is gone. Can I go back to play with my doll?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, you can. But be careful of the bugs. They can bite you again. And if you have another itch, come to me. I have more honey for you." + +Sara nodded and ran back to the garden. She made her doll stand on the grass and talked to her. She had a lot of fun with her doll. She did not feel the itch anymore. She was happy. +Anna loved to visit the zoo with her mom. She liked to see all the different animals and learn their names. Her favorite animal was the elephant. She thought they were enormous and gentle and smart. + +One day, when they were at the zoo, Anna saw a sign that said "Feed the Elephants". She asked her mom if they could do it. Her mom said yes and bought some carrots from a man. They walked to the fence where the elephants were waiting. + +Anna saw a big gray elephant with long tusks and a long trunk. She held out a carrot and said "Hello, elephant. Do you want a carrot?" The elephant reached out its trunk and took the carrot from Anna's hand. It made a happy sound and ate the carrot. + +Anna smiled and offered another carrot to the elephant. The elephant took it and ate it too. Then it touched Anna's hair with its trunk and made a friendly sound. Anna giggled and said "You are so nice, elephant. I like you." + +Her mom took a picture of Anna and the elephant. She said "You are very brave, Anna. The elephant likes you too." Anna hugged her mom and said "Thank you, mom. This is the best day ever." +Lily and Tom were playing in the yard. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They saw a big brown dog on the other side of the fence. The dog was barking and growling. + +"Let's go say hi to the dog!" Tom said. He ran towards the fence. + +"No, Tom, stop!" Lily said. She was scared of the dog. She tried to catch Tom. "The dog is not nice. He might bite you!" + +But Tom did not listen. He reached the fence and put his hand through a hole. The dog saw his hand and snapped at it. Tom screamed and pulled his hand back. It was bleeding. + +Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was crying too. She saw a man coming from the house. He was the dog's owner. + +"Hey, what are you kids doing here?" the man said. He was angry. "I told you to stay away from my dog. He is not friendly. He will hurt you. I warned you!" + +The man took Tom's hand and wrapped it with a cloth. He called their mom and dad. He said he was sorry for the dog, but they should not have come near the fence. + +Lily and Tom learned their lesson. They never went near the fence again. They played with their own toys and their own pets. They were more careful and listened to warnings. +Lily and Max were playing on the porch with their toys. They liked to make up stories with their dolls and cars. Lily was the princess and Max was the knight. They had a castle and a dragon and a horse. + +"Let's finish our story, Max," Lily said. "The knight has to save the princess from the dragon." + +"OK, Lily," Max said. "But I want to use the horse. It's mine." + +"No, Max, it's mine. You can use the car. It's faster," Lily said. + +They started to fight over the horse. They pulled and pushed and shouted. Lily was angry and Max was sad. + +"Stop it, you two!" Mom said. She came out of the house and saw them fighting. She was not happy. "You are being very naughty. You have to share your toys. And you have to be nice to each other." + +"But Mom, he took my horse!" Lily said. + +"But Mom, she won't let me use it!" Max said. + +"I don't care who started it. You both have to stop it. Now, give me the horse and the car. You are not playing with them anymore. And you have to go to your rooms. No more stories. No more fun. You are in big trouble," Mom said. + +She took the toys and went back into the house. Lily and Max looked at each other. They felt sorry and ashamed. They had ruined their story and their playtime. They had made Mom angry and sad. They had no toys and no fun. They had to go to their rooms and be quiet. They wished they had been nice and shared. They wished they had finished their story. They wished they had been slow and careful. They wished they had not fought. They wished they had been good. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the park. They saw a new tree with many green leaves and brown acorns. They wanted to pick some acorns and make a necklace. + +"Look, Tom, acorns!" Lily said. "Let's get some." + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. The tree is very tall and the acorns are high up." Tom said. + +They found a big stick and tried to reach the acorns. But the stick was too short and they could not get any. They tried to jump and grab the acorns, but they were too small and they could not jump high enough. + +They were sad and frustrated. They wanted the acorns very much. + +Then they saw a squirrel on the tree. The squirrel was fast and agile. It ran up and down the branches and picked the acorns with its teeth. It stored the acorns in a hole in the tree. + +"Hey, squirrel, stop!" Lily shouted. "Those are our acorns. We want them for our necklace." + +The squirrel looked at them and made a loud noise. It did not want to share the acorns. It wanted to keep them for itself. + +The squirrel tried to prevent Lily and Tom from getting the acorns. It threw some acorns at them and scared them away. + +Lily and Tom ran away from the tree. They were angry and hurt. They did not like the squirrel. They thought it was mean and greedy. + +They decided to find another tree with acorns. They hoped the squirrel would not follow them. They still wanted to make a necklace. +Lily liked to go to the lake with her dad. He was a fisherman and he taught her how to catch fish. Lily loved to see the fish in the water and feel them tug on her line. + +One day, they went to the lake very early. The sun was just coming up and the water was very pretty. Lily saw a big fish jump out of the water and splash back in. She wanted to catch it. + +"Dad, can I try to catch that fish?" she asked. + +"Sure, Lily. Here, use this rod. It has a shiny lure that the fish like. Cast it over there and reel it in slowly," her dad said. + +Lily took the rod and did what her dad said. She threw the lure into the water and waited. She felt a strong pull on the line. She had a fish! + +"Wow, Lily, you got one! Pull it in, pull it in!" her dad cheered. + +Lily pulled and pulled. The fish was very big and fought hard. But Lily did not give up. She reeled it in until she saw it. It was the same fish that she had seen jump. It was silver and blue and had a long tail. + +Lily was very happy. She had caught the biggest fish of the day. Her dad was proud of her. He helped her take the fish off the hook and put it in a bucket. + +"Good job, Lily. You are a great fisherman. You deserve a reward. How about some ice cream on the way home?" he said. + +"Yes, please! Thank you, dad. I love you," Lily said. + +They hugged and smiled. They had a fun day at the lake. Lily received a big fish and a sweet treat. She was very happy. +Tom and Lily were playing by the river. They liked to watch the fish and the ducks. Sometimes they saw an otter. The otter was brown and furry. It had a long tail and a cute nose. It liked to swim and dive and catch fish. + +One day, Tom and Lily saw the otter again. They wanted to say hello. They walked closer to the river. The otter saw them and made a funny noise. It sounded like a snort. Tom and Lily laughed. They thought the otter was friendly. + +"Hello, otter!" Tom said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The otter looked at Tom and Lily. It did not know them. It felt scared. It did not want to play with unknown people. It wanted to be alone. It made another noise. It sounded like a growl. + +"Go away, otter!" Lily said. "You are not nice. You are rude." + +The otter felt bad. It did not mean to be rude. It just wanted to be safe. It felt embarrassed. It wished it had friends. It swam away quickly. It hid under a rock. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry. They did not want to make the otter sad. They realized they were too loud and too close. They decided to be more quiet and more far. + +"Sorry, otter!" Tom said. "We did not mean to scare you. We just wanted to be your friends." + +"Maybe next time, otter!" Lily said. "We will be more gentle and more kind." + +The otter heard them. It peeked out from the rock. It saw Tom and Lily smiling. It felt a little better. It made a soft noise. It sounded like a squeak. + +Tom and Lily heard it. They smiled back. They waved goodbye. They walked away slowly. They hoped to see the otter again. They hoped to be its friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to chew gum because it was soft and yummy. One day, she went for a walk in the park and saw a beautiful bird. She stopped to gaze at it for a long time. + +As she was walking, she accidentally stepped on her gum and it got stuck to her shoe. She tried to pull it off, but it wouldn't budge. She felt sad because she didn't want to ruin her pretty shoes. + +Suddenly, the bird she was gazing at flew down and pecked at the gum on her shoe. It worked! The gum came off and Lily was so happy. She thanked the bird and continued on her walk, feeling grateful for the little bird's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her long hair and sing songs. One day, Lily's mommy bought her a big drum. Lily was so happy and started playing it right away. She played for a long time. + +But then, Lily got scared by a loud noise outside. She started crying and didn't want to play the drum anymore. Her mommy came to comfort her and gave her a big hug. "Don't worry, Lily," she said. "I'm here to make you feel better." Lily felt much better and went back to playing her drum, feeling happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max liked to climb up the big hill near his house. One day, Max saw a cat stuck in a tree. The cat was scared and meowed for help. Max knew he had to help the cat, so he climbed up the tree and rubbed his nose against the cat's fur to make her feel better. + +The cat was so happy to see Max, and she knew he was a friendly dog. Max helped the cat climb down from the tree and they became good friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun. Max was happy to have a new friend, and the cat was happy to have a friendly dog like Max to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and make things with her hands. One day, she found a box of colorful buttons with different shapes and sizes. She picked them up and started to make a pattern on the table. + +As she was making her pattern, she noticed that one of the buttons was missing. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt sad because she didn't want to lose any of her buttons. + +But Lily was a creative girl, so she decided to make a new pattern with the buttons she had left. She made a beautiful design that made her smile. From that day on, Lily learned that even if she lost something, she could still be creative and make something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with chalk on the sidewalk. One day, she drew a funny picture of a big purple elephant. + +Her friend, Timmy, came over and said, "Wow, Lily! That's a funny elephant! Can I help you draw?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please! Can you lift the bucket of chalk for me?" + +Timmy lifted the bucket of chalk and they drew together for a while. But then, a big rainstorm came and washed away all their drawings. + +Lily and Timmy were sad that their drawings were gone, but they knew they could draw more pictures another day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily woke up because she heard a noise. She looked out of her window and saw a dark shadow moving in the street. The shadow was a thief! + +Lily ran to her mommy's room and told her what she saw. Her mommy called the police and they caught the thief. The next day, the police told Lily that she was very brave for telling her mommy about the thief. + +From that night on, Lily slept with a nightlight on so she wouldn't be scared of the dark. She knew that if she ever saw a thief again, she would tell her mommy right away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy told her it was important to come inside and eat lunch. Lily didn't want to quit playing, but she knew it was important to listen to her mommy. + +After lunch, Lily had to go to the toilet. She knew it was important to use the toilet when she needed to go. Her mommy helped her wash her hands and then they went back outside to play. + +Later that day, Lily's friends wanted to keep playing, but Lily was getting tired. She told her friends she needed to quit playing and go home. Her friends said goodbye and Lily went home with her mommy. She was happy to have had a fun day playing outside and was ready for a nap. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dolls. One day, she found a long string on the ground. It was very colorful and unique. + +Lily picked up the string and showed it to her doll, Emily. "Look, Emily! I found a pretty string. Let's imagine it's a necklace for you!" she said. + +Emily replied, "Oh, that would be lovely! I've never had a unique necklace like this before." + +Lily smiled and carefully tied the string around Emily's neck. "There you go! You look so beautiful," she said. Emily twirled around, happy with her new accessory. + +From that day on, Lily and Emily imagined all sorts of things they could do with the unique string. They played for hours, having lots of fun together. +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 for a walk in the forest and saw a sign that said "Beware of bears". Lily got scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was a friendly bear named Benny. He said, "Don't be afraid, little one. I won't hurt you." Lily was surprised and replied, "Really? You're not going to eat me?" Benny laughed and said, "No, I promise. I just want to be your friend." + +Lily was happy to have made a new friend and they played together for hours. Benny showed her how to climb trees and they had a picnic with honey sandwiches. Lily realized that sometimes things that seem hard or scary can turn out to be wonderful. She thanked Benny for being so kind and they hugged goodbye. From that day on, Lily always looked for signs of friendship wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a poor little mouse. He didn't have a home to stay in and he was always hungry. One day, he decided to create a cozy nest for himself. He found some soft leaves and twigs and made a warm bed. He also found some seeds and nuts to eat. Now he was happy and could stay in his new home forever. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One sunny day, Lily was running around and she saw a butterfly flying in the air. She tried to catch it, but it flew away too fast. + +After a while, Lily's friends came to the park too. They were happy to see her and said "welcome back!" Lily felt very happy and hugged her friends. They started to play a game of tag and Lily was running so fast that she got dizzy. + +Suddenly, Lily saw the butterfly again. She tried to catch it one more time, but it was still too fast. Lily decided to sit down and watch the butterfly fly away. She felt happy and grateful for the fun day she had with her friends. +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 a big, terrible wolf in the forest. The wolf said to Lily, "I'm going to eat you up!" But Lily was very clever. She told the wolf a joke, and the wolf laughed so hard that he fell over. + +Lily said, "You're not so scary now, Mr. Wolf!" The wolf smiled and said, "You're right, I'm not scary at all! I just want to be friends." Lily and the wolf played together all day long. They ran and jumped and had so much fun. + +When it was time for Lily to go home, she said goodbye to the wolf. The wolf said, "Thank you for making me laugh. I won't be so terrible anymore." Lily smiled and said, "I'm glad we're friends now. See you soon!" And she skipped home, happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur named Rex. Rex was very old, he was an ancient dinosaur. One day, Rex went for a walk and saw a beautiful sight. He saw a big lake with lots of fish swimming in it. Rex was very happy and decided to take a bath in the lake. He splashed and played in the water, and even tried to catch some fish. After his bath, Rex felt very clean and refreshed. From that day on, Rex visited the lake every day to see the beautiful sight and bathe in the cool water. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily. She had a brother named Jack who was very young too. One day, Lily and Jack were playing in the park when they saw an old lady who had fallen down. Lily went to her and asked if she was okay. The old lady said she had hurt her knee and couldn't stand up. + +Lily told Jack to go get their mom while she stayed with the old lady. When their mom came, she helped the old lady stand up and took her to the hospital. Later that day, Lily and Jack's mom told them how proud she was of them for helping the old lady. She said it's always important to help others when they need it, even if it means stopping what you're doing. + +Lily and Jack felt happy and proud of themselves for helping the old lady. From that day on, they always looked for ways to help others in need. Sometimes they would kneel down to talk to someone who was sitting or help carry groceries for an elderly neighbor. They learned that even though they were young, they could still make a big difference in the world by being kind and helpful to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her garden and dig in the soil. One day, she found a beautiful seed and planted it in the ground. She was so excited to see what would grow. + +Days passed and Lily watched the seed, but nothing happened. She was sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she saw a big tree next door and decided to lean on it. Suddenly, she heard a loud CRACK and the tree fell down, crushing her garden. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. But then, she remembered the seed she planted. She dug it up and saw that it had grown into a strong plant. She felt happy and proud, knowing that she could make things grow even when things went wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they saw a man selling ice cream from a cart. He was a vendor. Lily was curious about the ice cream flavors, so her parents let her pick one. She spent her allowance money on a big scoop of strawberry ice cream. It was so yummy! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run fast and play with her friends. One day, her mom suggested they go to the park to play. Lily was very excited and ran to get her shoes on. + +When they got to the park, they saw a big slide. Lily wanted to go down it really fast, but her mom said they needed a ticket to go on it. Lily didn't understand why they needed a ticket, but her mom explained that it was to keep everyone safe. + +Lily learned that sometimes we need to follow rules to stay safe and have fun. She also learned that it's important to listen to suggestions from people who care about us. From that day on, Lily always made sure to follow the rules and listen to her mom's suggestions. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. She was wearing a pretty pink shirt that she liked a lot. + +While they were playing, Lily's mom said it was time to go home. But Lily didn't want to leave yet. She felt impatient and wanted to stay and play more. + +As they walked home, Lily saw a flower that she liked. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "Remember to be careful with the flower, it's very delicate." Lily nodded and held the flower gently all the way home. + +When they got home, Lily's mom gave her a big hug and said, "You did a great job remembering to be careful with the flower." Lily smiled and felt happy. She went to her room and put her pretty pink shirt away, ready for another day of fun. +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 boy crying on a bench. She asked him why he was weeping, and he said he lost his favorite toy. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. + +Lily remembered she had a toy chain in her pocket. She gave it to the boy and told him to hold onto it tightly. The boy smiled and thanked her. Lily felt happy she could make him feel better. + +Later that day, Lily's mom asked her how her day was. Lily told her about the boy she helped and how happy it made her feel. Her mom smiled and said, "You see, Lily, it's always better to be kind and share, instead of being selfish." Lily didn't understand what "selfish" meant, but she nodded her head anyways. + +From that day on, Lily made it her mission to help others whenever she could. She knew it would make her feel good inside, just like when she helped the boy in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the library with her mommy. They would read books and sing songs together. One day, Lily saw a big puddle outside the library. She wanted to jump in it, but her mommy said it was dangerous because she could slip and fall. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to jump in the puddle. Then, she had an idea! She asked her mommy if they could go home and get her rain boots. Her mommy said yes and they went home to get the boots. When they came back to the library, Lily put on her rain boots and jumped in the puddle. Her mommy laughed and said, "You're all wet now, we need to dry you off!" + +They went inside the library and found a big towel to dry Lily off. While her mommy was drying her, Lily saw a book about a princess and a dragon. She asked her mommy if they could read it together. Her mommy said yes and they sat down to read. As they read, Lily pretended to be the princess and her mommy pretended to be the dragon. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pen. One day, she was drawing a picture of a cat when her pen ran out of ink. + +Lily asked her mom, "Can you help me find a new pen?" + +Her mom said, "Sure, let's look in my desk drawer." + +Lily pulled out all the pens and found a new one that was alert and ready to draw. She was so happy and continued to draw her cat picture. + +After she was finished, she showed her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I drew a cat!" Her mom said, "Wow, that's amazing! You're such a great artist!" + +Lily was so proud of her drawing and couldn't wait to draw more pictures with her new pen. +Once upon a time, there was a smelly skunk named Stinky. Stinky had a big nose and loved to dance. One day, Stinky went to a party with his friends. They all danced and had fun together. + +As Stinky was dancing, he accidentally bumped his nose on a tree. It hurt a lot! But Stinky didn't want to stop dancing, so he kept going. His friends noticed that his nose was hurting and asked if he was okay. Stinky told them that he was fine and kept dancing. + +After the party, Stinky went home and took a long nap. When he woke up, his nose felt much better. Stinky was happy that he could still dance, even with a sore nose. From that day on, Stinky made sure to be more careful when he danced near trees. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and eating candy. One day, Lily's mom gave her a special candy that tasted like strawberries. Lily was so happy and ate it all up. + +Later that day, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She felt sick and her mom had to take her to the hospital. The doctor said that Lily had eaten too much candy and it made her sick. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised to not eat too much candy again. As she was leaving the hospital, she saw an angel statue in the garden. Lily asked her mom if angels were real and her mom said yes. Lily smiled and said, "I hope the angel will help me return to being healthy again." + +From that day on, Lily never spoiled her tummy with too much candy again. She knew that the angel was watching over her and wanted her to be healthy and happy. +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 told him they were going on a trip to the beach. Timmy was so excited, he couldn't wait to build sandcastles and play in the water. + +But, when they got to the beach, Timmy's mom realized she forgot the sunscreen. She started to panic because she didn't want Timmy to get a sunburn. Timmy's wise dad said they could buy some sunscreen at the store nearby. + +They went to the store and bought the sunscreen. Timmy's mom was relieved and they had a great time at the beach. Timmy learned that sometimes things don't go as planned, but it's important to stay calm and find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a cook named Mama. Mama wore a white apron to keep her clothes clean. Mama loved to cook yummy food. She made pancakes, spaghetti, and even spicy chili! + +One day, Mama made a big mistake. She accidentally put too much spice in the chili. It was so spicy that no one could eat it! Mama felt very sad and regretted her mistake. + +But Mama didn't give up. She tried again and this time, she made the perfect chili. It wasn't too spicy and everyone loved it! Mama was happy again and wore her apron with pride as she served the delicious chili to her family. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park every day. One day, Lily looked up at the sky and saw a big, dark cloud. It looked gloomy and made her worry. + +Lily went to her mother and said, "Mommy, I'm worried about the cloud. It looks scary." Her mother told her not to worry and that it would go away soon. But the cloud didn't go away, and it started to rain heavily. + +Lily and her mother got stuck in the rain and couldn't go home. They were very wet and cold. Lily felt sad and scared. She wished she had never seen the gloomy cloud. + +From that day on, Lily learned to be careful of the clouds and always check the weather before going outside. She never wanted to be caught in the rain again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she decided to play with her toy train. She set it up on the tracks and watched it go round and round. The train had a yellow engine and puffed out steam as it chugged along. + +Lily enjoyed playing with the train so much that she forgot to mind her baby brother. He crawled over to the tracks and started playing with the train too. Suddenly, the train derailed and crashed into the wall, making a loud noise. Lily's baby brother started crying and she felt very bad. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to mind her baby brother while she played with her toys. She also made sure to be careful with her toy train so it wouldn't crash again. She loved watching the yellow engine chug along and puff out steam, but she knew she had to be responsible and take care of her brother too. +Once upon a time, there was a man who was bald. He woke up one day and said, "I need to go take a shower." He went to the bathroom, and his towel was not there. He asked his wife, "Where is my towel?" She said, "It's in the laundry." He said, "Oh no, I need to go get it." So he went to the laundry room and got his towel. He went back to the bathroom and took a shower. When he was done, he felt clean and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing songs all day long. One day, she was singing her favorite song when she noticed her toy bunny was gone. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Lily was worried and sad. + +Suddenly, her mommy came in and asked what was wrong. Lily told her that her bunny disappeared. Mommy smiled and said not to worry. She helped Lily look for the bunny and they found it under the bed. Lily was so happy and sang a song of joy. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her bunny close so it wouldn't disappear again. She sang songs to her bunny every day and was never worried again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy and his mom would always give him some as a surprise. One day, Timmy went to the candy store with his mom and he saw a big bag of candy. He begged his mom to buy it for him, but his mom said no. Timmy was sad, but he didn't give up. He kept asking and asking until his mom finally gave in and bought it for him. + +When they got home, Timmy ate so much candy that he got a stomach ache. He was helpless and couldn't move. His mom told him that eating too much candy can spoil your tummy. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to listen to his mom from then on. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes what we want isn't always good for us. It's important to listen to those who care about us and to not be greedy. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The bird loved to fly high in the sky and sing sweet songs. One day, the bird found a little calendar on the ground. It was very small and had lots of numbers on it. + +The bird decided to attach the calendar to a nearby tree so it wouldn't get lost. Every day, the bird would visit the calendar and sing a song. One day, the bird noticed that the numbers on the calendar were getting closer and closer to a special day. + +Finally, the special day arrived and the bird sang the sweetest song it had ever sung. All the other birds in the sky heard the song and came to celebrate with the yellow bird. From that day on, the yellow bird knew that the calendar was very important and would always attach it to the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat yogurt. One day, Lily's mom gave her a yogurt cup, but it was too hot. Lily said, "Mommy, it's too hot!" Her mom said, "Wait a minute, it will cool down and be fine." + +Lily waited and waited, but she got bored. Suddenly, she saw a butterfly. "Hello, butterfly!" she said. The butterfly flew away, and Lily said, "Oh no! Where did the butterfly go? It vanished!" + +Lily's mom came back and saw the empty yogurt cup. "Lily, did you eat all your yogurt?" she asked. Lily smiled and said, "Yes, it was fine!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Hopper. Hopper loved to hop around in the meadow and play with his friends. One day, while he was hopping, he tripped and got a stitch in his side. It hurt a lot and made him sad. + +Hopper's friends saw that he was gloomy and asked him what was wrong. Hopper told them about his stitch and how much it hurt. His friends knew just what to do. They hopped over to the nearby garden and picked some fresh carrots for Hopper to eat. + +The carrots made Hopper feel much better and soon his stitch was gone. He hopped around happily with his friends once again, feeling grateful for their kindness. From then on, Hopper made sure to be more careful when he hopped, so he wouldn't get a stitch again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, they decided to go on a holiday to the beach. They packed their bags with toys and snacks and headed off. + +When they arrived at the beach, they built sandcastles and swam in the sea. Teddy had so much fun that he became very sleepy. He found a cozy spot under a tree and took a nap. + +While Teddy was sleeping, his friends decided to play a game. They buried him in the sand! When Teddy woke up, he was surprised to find himself covered in sand. He laughed and shook the sand off, happy to have such silly friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys on the floor. One day, she accidentally spilled her juice on the floor and it made a big mess. + +Her mom came in and saw the mess. "Oh no, Lily! We need to clean this up. Can you help me?" her mom asked. + +Lily nodded her head and said, "I care about the floor. Let's clean it up together." + +Her mom smiled and said, "You're such a patient helper. Thank you for helping me." Together, they cleaned up the mess and the floor was shiny and clean again. Lily felt proud of herself for being a good helper. +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 saw a big shiny thing in the water. He swam over to it and saw that it was a treasure chest. Nemo was so happy! He wanted to show his friends the treasure chest, so he swam back to them. + +Nemo's friends were so amazed when they saw the treasure chest. They asked Nemo how he found it. Nemo displayed the chest proudly and told them all about his adventure. Nemo's friends were so proud of him! + +But then, Nemo realized that he had taken the treasure chest from someone else. He felt ashamed that he had taken something that wasn't his. So, Nemo decided to return the treasure chest to its rightful owner. Nemo's friends were sad to see the treasure chest go, but they were proud of Nemo for doing the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, her mom told her that they were going to visit her grandma's house. Lily was so excited to see her grandma and play with her piano. + +When they arrived at her grandma's house, Lily saw the piano in the corner of the room. She wanted to play it so badly, but her grandma told her to wait until after dinner. Lily was very patient and waited until after dinner to play the piano. When she finally got to play it, she felt so comfortable and happy. + +The next morning, Lily woke up early and went to play the piano again. But this time, she couldn't find it in the corner of the room. She searched all over the house but couldn't find it. Then, she remembered that her grandma had told her that the piano was broken and had been taken away to be fixed. Lily was sad, but she knew that soon she would get to play the piano again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her blanket very much. It was soft and cozy, and it always kept her warm at night. One day, Lily's mom noticed that the blanket was getting old and worn out. She decided to buy a new one for Lily. + +Lily was very excited when she saw the new blanket. It was even softer than her old one! She hugged it tightly and went to bed. But when she woke up in the morning, she felt hungry. She wanted to go to the kitchen to get some breakfast, but she didn't want to leave her new blanket behind. + +Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door. It was her mom, who had brought her breakfast. Lily was so happy that she hugged her mom and replied, "Thank you, Mommy!" She ate her breakfast while snuggled up in her new blanket, feeling warm and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she was feeling very tired and wanted to go to bed. She grabbed her favorite pillow and snuggled up in her cozy bed. But then, she realized her pillow was wet from her tears. + +Lily's mommy came into the room and saw her sad face. She asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily explained that she had a bad dream and cried a lot. Her mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, everything is okay now. Let's get you a dry pillow." + +Mommy went to the closet and got a new pillow for Lily. It was soft and fluffy, and most importantly, dry. Lily hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for explaining why I need a new pillow. I love you." And with that, Lily fell asleep with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play at the park with her friends. One day, they went to the park and saw a big gray slide. Lily's friends wanted to go on the slide, but there was a problem. There were too many kids on the slide and they couldn't number themselves to take turns. + +Lily had an idea! She told her friends to count to three and then they could each go down the slide one at a time. They all counted together and took turns on the slide. It was so much fun! After they were done, Lily's friends thanked her for helping them number themselves and take turns on the slide. From that day on, they always remembered to take turns and have fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pink dresses and play with her dolls. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. Her friend Emma had a beautiful pink balloon. + +Lily asked Emma, "Can I please have your pink balloon?" + +Emma replied, "I promise to give it to you tomorrow." + +Lily was sad but she decided to wait until tomorrow. The next day, Emma gave Lily the pink balloon, just as she promised. Lily learned that it's important to keep promises and to be patient. From that day on, Lily always kept her promises too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to visit her uncle. Her uncle was very nice and always gave her candy. He also had a big chair that Lily liked to sit in. + +When Lily sat in the chair, she liked to lean back and pretend she was flying. Her uncle would laugh and say, "Look at my little bird!" Lily loved when her uncle called her a bird. + +One day, Lily's uncle took her to the store to buy her a toy. Lily saw a toy she really liked, but it was too expensive. Her uncle said, "That toy is too cheaply made. Let's find you a better one." Lily didn't understand what "cheaply made" meant, but she trusted her uncle. They found a better toy and Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress with flowers on it. One night, Lily felt a pain in her tooth. She cried and her mommy came to her room. + +"What's wrong, sweetie?" her mommy asked. + +"My tooth hurts," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, we will pray for it to feel better," her mommy said. + +Lily closed her eyes and prayed with her mommy. The pain went away and she fell asleep. The next morning, Lily woke up feeling much better. She smiled and said, "Thank you, God." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. One day, Timmy was playing with his favorite car when he accidentally knocked over his toy tower. The tower fell down and made a big wreck. + +Timmy's mom came into the room and saw the mess. "Timmy, what happened?" she asked. + +"I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to make a wreck," Timmy said. + +"It's okay, Timmy. Just be careful next time," his mom replied. + +Timmy felt bad for making a mess and decided to clean up the toys. As he was putting them away, he found another toy car that he had been looking for. He was so happy that he couldn't help but lie down on the floor and play with his cars for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing outside when she saw a butterfly. She tried to catch it, but it flew away. + +Lily's mommy came outside and said, "Lily, let's go inside and pick out your socks for the day." + +Lily went inside and picked out a pair of pink socks. Her mommy said, "Those socks are very flexible. They will be comfortable for you to wear all day." + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw the same butterfly from earlier. She remembered how it flew away before, so she tried to be very still and quiet. The butterfly landed on her flexible sock, and Lily was so happy that she finally caught it. +Once upon a time, there was a big whale in the ocean. The whale was very big and had a big tail. One day, the whale was swimming and saw a little fish. The little fish was very scared of the whale because he was so big. + +The whale said to the little fish, "Don't be scared, I'm not a naughty whale. I forget sometimes how big I am." The little fish felt better and swam away. + +The whale remembered what he said and felt bad. He wanted to say sorry to the little fish. So, he swam around the ocean looking for the little fish. After a long time, he found the little fish and said sorry. The little fish forgave the whale and they became friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was very excited to go to the park with her mom. They found a bench and sat down to eat their snacks. Suddenly, Lily saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after it but accidentally stepped on a bee. The bee stung her foot and she cried. Her mom tried to help her, but the bee wouldn't release its stinger. Lily had to go to the hospital and couldn't play in the park anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big, dark forest. In the forest, there was a fireman. The fireman had a big hat and a red truck. One day, the fireman saw a little bunny. The bunny was scared and ran away. The fireman wanted to help the bunny, so he grabbed him gently and put him in his truck. The bunny felt safe with the fireman and they went on an adventure together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Benny's friend Sammy was feeling sad. Benny asked Sammy what was wrong. Sammy said that he was scared to climb a big tree. Benny said, "Don't worry, I will support you." + +Benny and Sammy went to the big tree. Benny climbed up first and then he helped Sammy climb up too. Sammy was very happy and said, "Thank you for your support, Benny!" + +Later that day, Benny saw another friend, Tommy, being mean to a little bird. Benny told Tommy that it wasn't nice to be mean to others. Tommy said, "I don't care." Benny replied, "Words can hurt as much as actions. Be kind instead." + +The moral of the story is that it's important to support and be kind to others, even if they are different from us. +Once upon a time, a little fish named Nemo lived in the ocean. Nemo was very happy swimming in the water and playing with his friends. + +One day, Nemo saw a big boat zooming by. He got scared and tried to swim away, but he got caught in a net. Nemo's friend, Sammy, saw what happened and tried to help him, but the net was too strong. + +Nemo was sad and scared, and he wished he could go back home. But the boat took him away and he never saw his friends again. Nemo was broken-hearted and missed his home in the ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big sister named Emily who liked to sing. One day, Emily sang a song and Lily wanted to sing it too. But Lily didn't know the words. + +Emily said, "I will teach you the words." So Emily sang the song again and Lily listened carefully. Emily wrote the words on a note so Lily could practice. + +Lily practiced and practiced until she could sing the song just fine. Emily was so proud of her little sister. From that day on, Lily loved to sing and Emily loved to teach her new songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the cornfields near his house. The corn was tall and green, and it tickled his legs when he ran through it. One day, Timmy saw a little bird with a hairy chest stuck in the corn. The bird was trying to fly, but it couldn't because its wing was hurt. Timmy wanted to help the bird, so he tried to support it with his hands. + +Timmy carefully pulled the bird out of the corn, but it was too late. The bird was already dead. Timmy felt very sad and cried. He didn't understand why the bird had to die. He buried the bird in the cornfield and said a little prayer for it. From that day on, Timmy never played in the cornfields again. He remembered the little bird and how he couldn't save it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat spaghetti with sauce. His mom made the best sauce ever! She worked hard in the kitchen to make it just right. + +One day, Timmy wanted to help his mom make the sauce. He was very persistent and kept asking her to let him help. Finally, his mom said yes. Timmy was so happy! He worked very hard stirring the sauce and adding spices. + +When the sauce was done, Timmy tasted it and it was delicious! He was so proud of himself for helping his mom make it. From that day on, Timmy always helped his mom in the kitchen and they made the best sauce together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play dress-up and wear different costumes. One day, Mittens saw her friend, a dog named Spot, who was sad because he didn't have a costume for the costume party. + +Mittens said, "I have many costumes. I can lend you one." Spot was happy and said, "Thank you, Mittens. You are a good friend." + +Spot wore the costume to the party and everyone loved it. Spot won the prize for the best costume. Mittens was happy too because she helped her friend. From that day on, Mittens and Spot played together all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she accidentally spilled ink on her favorite white shirt. She was sad and went to her mom. + +"Mommy, can you fix my shirt?" asked Lily. + +"Yes, I can fix it," said her mom. "But we need to buy some cheap ink first." + +So, they went to the store and bought some cheap ink. Her mom fixed her shirt and Lily was happy again. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for fixing my shirt, mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a new cap. It was red and had a big "T" on it. Timmy was so happy and put it on his head right away. + +As Timmy was playing, he saw his friend Johnny crying. Timmy asked him what was wrong. Johnny said his dog was sick and he didn't know what to do. Timmy told Johnny that they should pray for his dog to get better. + +So, Timmy and Johnny closed their eyes and prayed for the dog. After they finished, Johnny felt better and thanked Timmy. Timmy felt jolly that he could help his friend and went back to playing with his new cap on his head. +Once upon a time, there was a child named Timmy. Timmy was very lonely because he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Timmy met a friendly dog named Max. Max was happy to play with Timmy and they became good friends. + +Timmy and Max played together every day. One day, Timmy asked Max, "What should we do today?" Max replied, "Let's plan a picnic!" Timmy thought that was a great idea and they started to plan their picnic. + +They packed sandwiches, fruit, and juice in a basket and headed to the park. They found a nice spot in the shade of a tree and had a great time together. Timmy was no longer lonely because he had a friend like Max who loved to play with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and would often pretend to drive them around his room. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he wanted to go to the store with her. Timmy was excited and quickly said yes. + +As they walked to the store, Timmy noticed an old man struggling to push a heavy cart filled with groceries. Timmy's mom stopped to help the man and Timmy happily joined in. They pushed the cart together and the old man thanked them for their help. + +Later that day, Timmy's mom asked him how he felt about helping the old man. Timmy said he felt happy because he didn't want the man to suffer with the heavy cart. Timmy's mom smiled and told him that helping others is always a good thing to do. + +From that day on, Timmy always looked for ways to help others. He learned that even a small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day. And whenever he saw someone struggling with a cart, he would remember the old man and offer to help. Timmy realized that being fit and strong was not just about playing with his toys, but also about using his strength to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved dressing up in different costumes. One day, she found a shiny sword that looked very sharp. Lily thought it would be fun to play with, so she put on her knight costume and pretended to fight dragons. + +But as she swung the sword around, it slipped from her hand and fell on the ground. Lily was lucky she didn't get hurt, but she realized that playing with sharp objects can be dangerous. + +Her mom reminded her that costumes are meant for fun and imagination, but we should always be careful and safe. Lily learned an important lesson that day and promised to be more careful in the future. She also had a sour taste in her mouth, but her mom gave her a sweet candy to make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very brave and loved to race his toy cars down the hallway. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a big, sticky piece of gum in his mouth. + +Timmy asked Billy, "Can I have some gum, please?" + +Billy replied, "No, I don't want to share my gum." + +Timmy was sad and wanted some gum too. He thought about what he could do to get some gum. Suddenly, he had an idea! He challenged Billy to a race. If Timmy won, Billy would have to give him some gum. + +The race was on! Timmy and Billy raced down the hallway, but Timmy was faster and won. Billy kept his promise and gave Timmy a piece of gum. Timmy was happy and chewed his gum while playing with his toy cars. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Bubbles. Bubbles lived in a big ocean with his fish friends. One day, Bubbles saw a shiny tool on the ocean floor. He wanted to see it up close, but he didn't know how to dive. + +Bubbles asked his friend, Sammy, "How do I dive to get the tool?" Sammy said, "You just take a deep breath and go down to the bottom of the ocean." + +Bubbles tried it and he was able to dive to the bottom of the ocean. He got the shiny tool and brought it to his fish friends. They all thought it was very lively and shiny. + +The moral of the story is that if you try your best and ask for help, you can accomplish anything you want. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, it started to rain really hard. They all ran to the nearby shelter to stay dry. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, realized that he forgot his towel at home. He asked Lily if she had an extra one he could borrow. Lily said yes and gave Timmy her towel to dry off. + +As they were waiting for the rain to stop, they noticed a man walking towards them. The man looked very angry and was yelling at someone on his phone. Lily's mom told them to stay away from him because he looked ignorant. + +Suddenly, the man saw them and started running towards them. Lily's mom quickly grabbed the kids and tried to run away. But the man caught up to them and pushed Lily's mom to the ground. + +Lily and her friends were scared and didn't know what to do. But then, they remembered the word "support" that they learned in school. They all held hands and supported each other as they ran away from the man. They eventually made it to safety, but they were all very shaken up. From then on, Lily and her friends always made sure to stick together and support each other no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color on her desk. Her desk was big and brown, and it had many drawers where she kept her crayons and pencils. + +One day, Lily's mom came into her room and saw how peaceful she looked while drawing. She asked Lily if she was having fun, and Lily nodded her head yes. Then, her mom had a question for her. "What are you drawing, Lily?" she asked. + +Lily looked up and smiled. "I'm drawing a picture of a happy family," she said. Her mom smiled back and told her it looked beautiful. Then, she left the room and Lily went back to her drawing, feeling happy and peaceful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she saw her dad fixing a pipe in the bathroom. She asked him what he was doing. + +Her dad said, "I am fixing a pipe. It's like a straw for water to go through. When it's broken, the water can't go through." Lily didn't understand, so her dad explained it again in an easy way. + +After that, Lily watched her dad fix the pipe. It looked hard, but her dad made it look easy. When he was finished, he showed her how the water flowed smoothly again. Lily was happy to see the water come out of the faucet. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a boo-boo on his knee and it hurt a lot. His mommy gave him a cloth to put on his knee to make it feel better. + +Timmy went to the park to play with his friends, but he fell down again and hurt his knee even more. His friend Billy saw that Timmy was sad and asked, "Are you okay, Timmy?" + +Timmy said, "No, my knee hurts a lot." Billy said, "Don't worry, I know how to heal it." Billy got a cloth and put it on Timmy's knee. + +After a little while, Timmy's knee started to feel better. Timmy said, "Thank you, Billy. You're a very patient friend." Billy smiled and said, "I'm just happy that I could help you." And they continued to play together happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his ball and go for walks with his owner. One day, Max's owner gave him a special treat. It was a big bone that was very spicy. Max tried to eat it, but it was too hot for him. He didn't like it at all. + +Max's owner felt bad that he gave Max a treat that he didn't like. He didn't want to spoil Max's appetite for treats. So, he gave Max a different treat that was much tastier. Max was so happy and wagged his tail with joy. + +From that day on, Max's owner made sure to only give him treats that he knew Max would love. Max was never spoiled with bad treats again. +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Timmy who loved to collect shells. One day, he found a big, shiny shell and he was so happy. He showed it to his friend, a fish named Sammy. + +Sammy said, "Wow, Timmy! That shell is so pretty! Can I see it?" + +Timmy said, "Sure, but be careful. It's very fragile." + +Sammy took the shell and accidentally dropped it. The shell broke into many pieces. Timmy was very sad and said, "Oh no! My shell is broken. I can't believe it." + +Sammy felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I didn't mean to break it." + +Timmy said, "It's okay, Sammy. You didn't mean to. But I really wanted to win the prize for the best shell collection at the beach tomorrow. Now I won't be able to because my best shell is broken." + +The next day, Timmy went to the beach and saw that his friend, a lobster named Larry, had won the prize for the best shell collection. Timmy felt sad and disappointed that he couldn't win. He wished he had a perfect shell to show everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a shy bunny who lived in a forest. One day, while hopping around, the bunny found a skull. The bunny was scared and ran away. + +Later, the bunny met a friendly squirrel and told him about the skull. The squirrel said, "Don't be scared, let's go see it together." So, they went back to where the bunny found the skull. + +The squirrel whispered, "It's just a decoration, don't be scared." The bunny felt better and they both played together happily in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat pizza. One day, Lily's mom made her a big, yummy pizza for dinner. Lily ate so much pizza that she started to feel dizzy. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother sneezed on the pizza! Lily was upset and didn't want to eat the pizza anymore. But her mom told her that it's important to be kind and not waste food. + +Lily thought about what her mom said and decided to share the pizza with her brother. They both ate the pizza together and had a fun time. Lily learned that sharing is a good thing to do and that it's okay to eat a little less pizza sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, but she didn't have a dictionary. One day, she went to her grandma's house and saw an ancient dictionary on the shelf. Lily asked her grandma, "Can I borrow your dictionary, please?" + +Her grandma said, "Of course, Lily! But you have to fill up my glass of water first." Lily filled up the glass of water and gave it to her grandma. Then, she took the ancient dictionary and went to her room. + +Lily opened the dictionary and started to read. She learned so many new words! After a while, her mom came in and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" Lily replied, "I am reading an ancient dictionary. It has lots of new words!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. Keep reading and learning new things." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the snow. One day, he decided to build his very own igloo. He worked hard and used lots of snow to make it big and strong. + +But then, Timmy did something foolish. He tried to climb up on top of the igloo, but it was too slippery. He slipped and fell down into the snow. Timmy realized he shouldn't have done that and promised to be more careful in the future. + +From that day on, Timmy loved his igloo even more. He was proud to own it and would show it to all his friends. They would play together in the igloo and have lots of fun. Timmy was happy that he had worked hard to build something so cool. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly lady who lived in a small house with a big door. One day, a little girl came to her house and knocked on the door. The elderly lady opened the door and saw that the little girl was crying. She asked the little girl what was wrong. + +The little girl said, "I lost my teddy bear and I can't find him anywhere." The elderly lady felt sad for the little girl and wanted to help her. She gave the little girl a hug and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find your teddy bear." + +Together, they looked for the teddy bear and after a while, they found it. The little girl was very happy and thanked the elderly lady for helping her. The moral of the story is that it is important to help others and give them kindness, even if it is just a small act of kindness like helping someone find their teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She saw a big, scary bear and she was very frightened. Suddenly, her mother appeared and held her tight. Her mother told her not to worry, she would provide safety for her. + +As they walked, Lily's mother saw a cord on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. They continued walking until they found a beautiful meadow. There, they saw a group of friendly rabbits. The rabbits were happy to see them and they played together. Lily's mother used the cord to make a rope swing for Lily. She was so happy and had so much fun swinging. + +After playing, they went home and Lily's mother made her a warm cup of cocoa. Lily felt safe and happy, knowing her mother would always provide for her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching TV with his mommy. They would watch cartoons and laugh together. One day, Timmy accidentally spilled juice on the TV and it broke. His mommy was sad because they couldn't watch TV anymore. + +But Timmy had an idea! He wanted to make the TV better. He got some paper and crayons and drew a picture of a new TV. His mommy helped him cut it out and they taped it to the broken TV. It was still a bit dark, so they put a lamp next to it to make it brighter. + +Now, Timmy and his mommy could watch TV again! They were so happy that they hugged each other. Timmy was proud that he could make his mommy smile again. From that day on, they would always watch TV together, even when it was dark outside. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bongo. Bongo loved to swing on vines in the jungle. One day, Bongo was swinging on a vine when he accidentally dropped a banana! + +Bongo was sad because he loved bananas. But then he remembered that he was an independent monkey and could find another banana. So, he swung off to find a new banana tree. + +After a while, Bongo found a big, yellow banana. He was so happy! He picked it and ate it all up. From then on, Bongo was very careful not to drop any more bananas while swinging on vines. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max. Max was very helpful to Lily. He would always fetch her toys and shake his tail when she was happy. + +One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. They saw a little boy crying. Lily asked the boy, "What happened?" The boy said he lost his toy car and couldn't find it. + +Max started sniffing around and found the toy car under a bush. He barked and shook his tail to show Lily and the boy where it was. The boy was very happy and said, "Thank you, Max! You are a helpful pet!" + +Lily and Max continued their walk feeling happy. They knew they had helped someone in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's time to go inside and use the toilet." Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to go. + +As Timmy was walking to the toilet, he saw a brilliant butterfly. "Wow, that butterfly is so pretty!" Timmy said. He watched the butterfly fly away and then went inside to use the toilet. + +After he was finished, Timmy went back outside to play with his friends. But he couldn't stop thinking about the butterfly. "I wish I could see it again," Timmy said. Suddenly, his friend Sarah said, "Look, Timmy! The butterfly is back!" Timmy was so happy. "Thank you, Sarah! You brought the butterfly back to me!" he said. + +From that day on, Timmy always remembered to use the toilet when his mom told him to. And he always looked for the brilliant butterfly when he went outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to her grandma's house. Grandma baked some yummy cookies. Lily loved cookies, so she ate a lot of them. After eating, her mouth became smelly. + +Grandma said, "Lily, you should brush your teeth so you can speak without a smelly mouth." Lily didn't want to brush her teeth, but she wanted to speak to her grandma. So, she went to the bathroom and brushed her teeth. + +After brushing, Lily went back to her grandma and said, "Thank you for the cookies, grandma. They were so yummy!" Grandma was happy that Lily brushed her teeth and could speak without a smelly mouth. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved motorcycles. He saw a cool one he wanted, but it was unknown who owned it. He asked his mom if she could give him the motorcycle, but she said no. One day, he saw the owner and asked if he could have it. The owner said yes and gave him the motorcycle. The boy was so happy and rode it all around town. He thanked the owner for giving him the motorcycle. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He had a regular routine of sleeping and hunting. One day, he went for a walk in the jungle. He saw a little mouse and wanted to eat it. The mouse begged the lion to let him go. + +The lion said, "I will let you go, but you have to promise to help me one day." + +The mouse agreed and ran away. A few days later, the lion was hunting again. He saw a deer and started chasing it. Suddenly, he stepped on a sharp thorn and couldn't move. He roared for help. + +The little mouse heard the lion's roar and ran to help. He saw that the lion was stuck and used his sharp teeth to unlock the thorn from the lion's paw. The lion was so happy and grateful. He thanked the mouse and promised to never eat him. From that day on, they became friends and the lion's regular routine included playing with his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a tree and sang a happy song every day. One day, the bird heard a loud noise. It was a truck driving by on the road. The noise made the bird scared and it couldn't sing its happy song anymore. + +The bird decided to fly away from the noisy road and found a peaceful spot in the forest. There, the bird could sing its happy song again without any noise to disturb it. The bird was so happy to have found a peaceful place to live. + +One day, the bird saw a leaf turn from green to yellow. It was autumn and the leaves were changing colors. The bird was amazed by how the leaf turned yellow. The bird sang a happy song to celebrate the changing of the leaf's color. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and had a big bookshelf in her room. Every night, she would pick a book from the bookshelf and read it before going to bed. + +One day, Lily's mom bought her a new book. It was about a fast rabbit who loved to run. Lily was excited to read it and went straight to her room to put it on the bookshelf. But when she looked at the bookshelf, she couldn't recognize where to put it. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and asked, "Do you remember the book you read last night?" Lily nodded her head. "Where did you put it?" her mom asked. Lily pointed to the bookshelf and said, "Right there!" Her mom smiled and said, "Put the new book next to it." + +That night, Lily read the new book about the fast rabbit and loved it. She was happy that she recognized where to put it on her bookshelf. From then on, she always remembered where to put her new books. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy tools and pretend he was fixing things. One day, Timmy's dad suggested they go to the park to play catch. Timmy was excited and quickly put his tools away. + +As they walked to the park, Timmy noticed a big tree with lots of branches. He suggested they climb it, but his dad said it was too high and they should wait until he was bigger. Timmy was disappointed, but he forgot about it as they started playing catch. + +After a while, Timmy's dad suggested they take a break and get some ice cream. Timmy was happy and they walked to the ice cream truck. As they waited in line, Timmy saw a boy with a kite. He suggested they buy a kite too, but his dad said they didn't have enough money. Timmy was sad, but he enjoyed his ice cream. + +As they walked back home, Timmy saw the same big tree they passed earlier. He suggested they climb it again, but his dad reminded him it was too high and they should go slow. Timmy listened and they walked home safely. Timmy was tired, but he was happy he got to play with his dad and have ice cream. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. He loved to run and jump and catch balls. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a red ball to play with. Timmy was so happy and he started to play with it right away. + +As Timmy was playing, he saw a butterfly flying around. He wanted to catch it so he threw the ball at it. But the ball went too far and it landed in a net. Timmy tried to get the ball out, but it was stuck. + +Timmy didn't know what to do. He felt sad and frustrated. But then he remembered something his dad had told him. His dad said that sometimes when things get stuck, you just need to pause and think about it. So Timmy paused and thought for a moment. Then he got an idea. He took the net and used it to scoop up the ball. He was so happy that he could play with his red ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily loved candy. She would eat candy every day if she could. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big bag of candy. + +Lily was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy! I enjoy candy so much!" Lily's mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Lily." + +Lily sat on her comfortable couch and ate her candy. Her friend, Timmy, came over and asked, "Can I have some candy, Lily?" Lily said, "Sure, Timmy! Candy is so yummy!" Timmy took a piece of candy and said, "This is so good! Thank you, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny was gray and very scared of the dark. One day, the bunny met a friendly bird. The bird said, "Don't be scared, little bunny. I will add some light to the dark." The bird flew up to the sky and brought down a shiny star. The star was so bright that it scared away all the darkness. The bunny was very happy and thanked the bird. From that day on, the bunny was never scared of the dark again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on picnics with his family. They would bring sandwiches, fruit, and juice to drink. Timmy's mom always packed the best food, but it was also very expensive. + +One day, Timmy and his family went on a picnic in the park. They spread out a big blanket and started eating. Timmy was having so much fun playing with his toys and eating his sandwich. But then, a group of ants came and started crawling all over their food. Timmy's dad tried to shoo them away, but they kept coming back. + +Timmy's mom got really upset and started acting mean. She threw all the food away and they had to go home early. Timmy was sad because he didn't get to finish his picnic and he didn't understand why his mom was acting that way. From then on, Timmy never wanted to go on a picnic again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, she saw an enormous figure in the park. It was a giant statue of a bear. + +Lily: "Wow, look at that big bear! It's enormous!" + +Mom: "Yes, it is. Do you want to sing a song for the bear?" + +Lily: "Yes, I want to sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." + +Lily started to sing and dance in front of the bear. The bear looked happy and smiled. + +Bear: "Thank you for singing for me, little girl. You have a beautiful voice." + +Lily: "Thank you, Mr. Bear. I like your statue. It's very big." + +Bear: "Yes, it is. But you are bigger than me because you have a big heart and a beautiful voice." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She felt happy and proud. From that day on, Lily visited the bear statue every week and sang for it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to spin around and around until she got dizzy. One day, she was spinning so fast that she fell down and hurt her knee. + +Lily's mom saw her sad face and asked, "What's wrong, sweetie?" Lily replied, "My knee hurts." Her mom hugged her and said, "Let's sit and look at the earth. It's spinning too, just like you." + +Lily looked up at the sky and saw the big blue earth spinning around. She smiled and said, "Wow, the earth is spinning so fast!" Her mom replied, "Yes, it's spinning around and around just like you, but it never gets dizzy." Lily laughed and said, "I wish I could spin like the earth and never get dizzy!" +Once upon a time, there was an old dog named Max. Max was very old and had a hard time walking. His owner, a kind lady named Emily, noticed that Max was not feeling well. She decided to take him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a nice person who cared for animals. + +The veterinarian examined Max carefully and found out that he was sick. She gave him some medicine and told Emily to take care of him. Emily was very happy to see that Max was feeling better. She took good care of him and made sure he had plenty of water and food. + +Max was an elderly dog and needed extra care. Emily was happy to give him all the love and care he needed. Max was grateful to have such a caring owner and a kind veterinarian who took care of him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the jungle, but her mother warned her to be careful. Lily saw a big tiger with black stripes. The tiger looked very scary and Lily felt afraid. But the tiger was just sleeping and didn't wake up. Lily felt relieved and continued to play. Suddenly, the sky turned dark and the wind blew harshly. Lily heard her mother calling her name, so she ran back home. From that day on, Lily listened to her mother's warnings and never played in the jungle alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his favorite cube toy. It was a red cube with yellow dots on it. He would stack it up and knock it down, over and over again. + +One day, Timmy's little sister came into his room and accidentally knocked over his tower of cubes. Timmy got very upset and started to cry. His sister felt sorry and tried to help by picking up the cubes, but she didn't know how to stack them back up. + +Timmy didn't want to forgive his sister and kept crying. But then, his sister had an idea. She leaned the cubes against each other to make a different tower. Timmy was surprised and impressed. He stopped crying and started to laugh. From that day on, Timmy and his sister played together with the cubes, making all kinds of different towers and shapes. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the rain, but her mommy always worried that she would get sick. One day, Lily went outside to play in the rain, and her mommy said, "Lily, be careful! You'll get wet and catch a cold!" + +But Lily didn't worry about getting sick. She just wanted to have fun. After a while, Lily's mommy called her inside. "Lily, come in now. You're all wet!" she said. + +Lily went inside and her mommy dried her off with a towel. "You're such a little daredevil," her mommy said. "But I'm glad you're not sick." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. She was happy to have had fun in the rain, and she was happy that her mommy wasn't worried anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. Bob loved to paint everything he saw. One day, Bob was painting a fragile vase. He was being very careful, but then he accidentally knocked it over. He started to panic because he didn't want to break it. + +Bob quickly picked up the pieces and tried to glue them back together. But it was too fragile and it broke again. Bob was very sad and didn't know what to do. Then he had an idea. He painted a beautiful picture of the vase and hung it on the wall. Now he could always remember the vase, even though it was broken. And Bob was happy again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was playing with his toys when he saw a bug. He wanted to poke it, but his mom told him not to. + +Later, Timmy went to the store with his mom. When they were done shopping, they looked for the exit. But they got confused and went the wrong way. + +Timmy's mom saw a security guard and asked him for help. The guard showed them the right exit and they went home safely. Timmy was happy because he got to poke a bug and his mom found the exit with the guard's help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she decided to build a hut with her toys. It was difficult to make, but she tried her best. + +When Lily finished building the hut, she wanted to show her mom. Her mom was inside the house, so Lily went in to get her. She asked her mom to come outside and see her hut. Her mom smiled and said, "Let me record this moment with my camera." + +Lily was happy that her mom recorded her hut. She played in it all day and even slept in it at night. She was proud of her hard work and happy that her mom saw it too. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety had a pretty feather on his head. One day, Tweety met a friendly cat named Tom. Tom said to Tweety, "Hi there, little birdie. Where did you get that pretty feather?" + +Tweety replied, "I found it on the ground. It was cheap." + +Tom thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! Let's mix all of our feathers together to make a big, beautiful feather." + +Tweety liked the idea and they both started to gather all the feathers they could find. They mixed them all together and made a big, fluffy feather. Tweety was so happy and said to Tom, "Thank you for helping me make something so pretty." + +Tom smiled and said, "Anytime, little birdie. That's what friends are for." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles. One day, she saw a gloomy sky outside. She wanted to play with bubbles but it was raining. + +Lily closed her eyes and started to imagine a world where the sun was shining and the sky was blue. Suddenly, she saw a big bubble floating in front of her. She reached out and touched it. The bubble was so big that she could fit inside. + +Lily climbed into the bubble and it started to float away. She felt like she was flying in the sky. The raindrops bounced off the bubble and she stayed dry inside. She was so happy that she could play with bubbles even on a gloomy day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat salad every day for lunch. One day, her mom asked her to help load the dishes into the dishwasher. Lily didn't want to help because it was a gloomy day outside and she wanted to play with her toys instead. + +Her mom explained to her that helping with chores is important and can make a big difference. Lily realized that her mom was right and decided to help. After they finished, her mom made her a big bowl of her favorite salad. + +Lily learned that even though it may seem hard to do something, it's important to help out and be responsible. From that day on, she made sure to always help her mom with chores, and she always got a yummy salad as a reward. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to hear stories from her grandma. One day, she went to her grandma's house and asked, "Can you tell me a story, please?" + +Her grandma was eager to tell her a story. She said, "Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was flying in the sky when it hit a tree and split its wing. The bird was sad and couldn't fly anymore." + +Lily asked, "What happened to the bird?" Her grandma replied, "The bird went to its friends for help. They took care of the bird and helped it heal. And soon, the bird was able to fly again." + +Lily was happy to hear the story and thanked her grandma. She went home with a smile on her face, eager to tell her friends the story of the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a furry pirate named Bob. Bob had a big, soft hat and a long, fluffy tail. He lived on a big boat with his friends. They all liked to play and have fun. + +One sunny day, Bob and his friends wanted to have a big meal. They all sat around a big table. Bob said, "I will serve the food to all my friends!" So, Bob put yummy food on plates and gave them to his friends. + +Bob's friends said, "Thank you, Bob! The food is so good!" They all ate and laughed together. After the meal, they played games and sang songs. They were very happy. And from that day on, Bob always served food to his friends, and they all loved him even more. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a girl named Sally. Sally was running around like crazy. Tim wanted to have fun too, so he ran up to Sally and said, "Can I run with you?" + +Sally gave Tim a big smile and said, "Yes, let's run together!" They ran and ran, laughing and having a great time. Soon, they were both tired and stopped to rest under a big tree. + +As they sat and talked, they saw a little bird trying to fly. The bird tried and tried, but it could not fly. Tim and Sally wanted to help the bird. They found a branch and helped the bird to sit on it. The bird gave them a happy chirp, and Tim and Sally smiled. + +The moral of the story is that it's good to help others, and it can make you feel happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted rabbit who could dig holes very fast. One day, the rabbit was digging a big hole in the forest. + +A little bird saw the rabbit and said, "Why don't you quit digging holes? You can fly with me in the sky instead!" The rabbit did not want to quit, but he wanted to try something new. So, he stopped digging the hole and tried to fly with the bird. + +The rabbit and the bird tried to fly, but the rabbit could not fly. He fell down and hurt his leg. The bird felt sad and said, "I am sorry, rabbit. I should not have told you to quit digging holes." The rabbit was sad too, because he could not dig holes anymore with his hurt leg. The bad ending made them both very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a big, thick tree in a small forest. A little bird lived in the tree. The bird had a long neck and liked to sing. One day, a small mouse came to the tree. The mouse was scared because a big cat was chasing it. + +"Please help me," said the mouse to the bird. "The big cat wants to catch me. I trust you can save me." + +The bird with the long neck thought for a moment. Then, it had an idea. It told the mouse to climb the thick tree. The bird sang loudly to make the cat go away. The cat did not like the loud singing, so it left the forest. + +The mouse was very happy and thanked the bird. They became best friends and played together every day. The mouse learned to trust the bird with the long neck, and they lived happily in the thick tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tim. Tim had a big wing and a little wing. He could not fly very well. Tim felt sad because he wanted to play with his friends in the sky. + +One day, Tim met a kind old bird named Mr. Wise. Mr. Wise was a reliable friend to all the birds. Tim told Mr. Wise about his problem. Mr. Wise said, "I promise to help you, Tim." + +Mr. Wise took Tim to a special tree. The tree had magic leaves. Mr. Wise told Tim to eat one leaf. Tim did as Mr. Wise said. Tim felt his little wing grow bigger. Now, both his wings were the same size. + +Tim was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Mr. Wise!" Tim could now fly with his friends in the sky. Tim and Mr. Wise became best friends. They played together every day, and they always kept their promises to each other. +One day, a little gray cat named Tom went to a pool. The pool was big and wet. Tom saw his friend, a dog named Max. Max was playing with a ball near the pool. + +Tom said, "Max, be careful with your ball near the pool!" Max did not listen. He kept playing with his ball. Tom knew that Max would regret not listening to him. + +Soon, the ball fell into the pool. Max was sad. He looked at Tom and said, "I should have listened to you. Now my ball is in the pool." Tom helped Max get the ball out of the pool. They both learned to be more careful near the pool. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle in a busy town. Many kids loved to play near the castle. One day, a little girl named Anna went to the castle to play. She saw a swing and ran to it. + +Anna sat on the swing and started to move. She went up and down, up and down. She was having so much fun! A little boy named Tom saw Anna and wanted to play too. He walked up to her and asked, "Can I play with you?" + +Anna smiled and said, "Yes! Let's play together!" Tom sat on the swing next to Anna. They both swung back and forth, laughing and having fun. The busy town near the castle was full of happy kids playing together. And Anna and Tom became best friends. They played near the castle every day, always enjoying their time on the swings. +Once upon a time, in a wide, hot desert, +One day, a large, happy elephant named Ellie found a shiny trumpet. Ellie was very excited to play with it. She picked up the trumpet with her long nose and blew into it. The trumpet made a loud, fun sound that made Ellie jump up and down with joy. + +Ellie wanted to share her new toy with her friend, Timmy the tiger. She went to Timmy's house and said, "Timmy, look what I found! It's a trumpet and it makes a loud sound! Let's play with it together!" Timmy was excited too and they took turns playing the trumpet. + +As they played, more friends came to join them. They all had fun playing with the trumpet and making loud, happy sounds. Ellie was so happy she found the trumpet and could share it with her friends. They played until the sun went down and promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat. She was young and loved to play. One day, she saw a big dog. The dog wanted to play too. + +The cat said, "I don't want to play with you. You are too big." The dog felt sad but did not give up. He wanted to be friends with the beautiful cat. + +The dog said, "Please, let's play. I will be gentle." The beautiful cat thought about it. She decided to surrender and play with the dog. They played all day and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a loyal dog named Max. They loved to play together in the park. + +One sunny day, Sue and Max were playing near a big tree. Sue found a purse on the ground. "Look, Max," said Sue, "I found a purse!" Max wagged his tail and barked happily. + +Sue opened the purse and found a magic band-aid inside. She put the band-aid on Max's paw, which had a small hurt. The band-aid helped Max heal very fast. Max licked Sue's hand to say thank you. They played in the park until the sun went down, happy that the magic purse helped their friend feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to splash in the water. One sunny day, Ducky went to the pond to play with his friends. + +Ducky saw his friend Froggy sitting on the ground. "Let's splash in the water together!" said Ducky. Froggy smiled and jumped into the pond with Ducky. They had so much fun splashing each other and laughing. + +Ducky was very independent and liked to do things on his own. He swam far away from his friends to explore the pond. He found a big rock and climbed on top of it. "Look at me!" he shouted to his friends. They cheered for him and clapped their hands. + +In the end, Ducky and his friends played until the sun went down. They all went home, tired but happy. Ducky couldn't wait for another day to splash in the pond and be independent with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch airplanes. One day, his mom took him to the airport. They sat on a big bench and looked at the sky. + +"Look, Mom! A big plane!" Tim said. The plane was slow and noisy. They watched it go up, up, up into the sky. Tim clapped his hands and laughed. His mom smiled at him. + +They saw many more planes that day. Some were fast, and some were slow. Tim loved every one of them. When it was time to go home, he said, "Thank you, Mom, for taking me to the airport!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He lived in a small house near the big woods. Tim loved to play outside with his friends, the animals. One day, he saw a big log by the trees. + +Tim sat on the log and started to talk to a squirrel. "Hello, squirrel! Do you like to play here?" he asked. The squirrel looked upset and said, "No, I don't like it when kids don't behave. They break my home and take my nuts." + +Tim felt sad for the squirrel. He wanted to help. "I will tell my friends to behave and not hurt your home," he promised. The squirrel smiled and said, "Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend." + +From that day on, Tim and his friends always behaved when they played in the woods. They took care of the animals' homes and made sure not to upset them. The squirrel was happy, and they all became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Fluffy. Fluffy lived in a big house with a nice family. They played with Fluffy every day and gave her yummy food. Fluffy was very happy. + +One day, Fluffy heard the family mention a new toy. Fluffy was excited and wanted to play with it too. She asked the little girl, "Can I play with the new toy?" The little girl said, "Yes, Fluffy! Let's play together." + +So, Fluffy and the little girl played with the new toy all day. They had lots of fun and laughed a lot. At the end of the day, Fluffy was tired but very happy. She knew she had the best family ever. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl named Lucy. She had a toy named Mr. Bear. Mr. Bear was made of soft leather. Lucy loved Mr. Bear very much. + +One day, Lucy and Mr. Bear wanted to perform a show for Mommy. They practiced their dance in the room. Lucy said, "Mr. Bear, we will dance and make Mommy happy." + +Later, Lucy and Mr. Bear went to the living room. Lucy said, "Mommy, we will perform a dance for you." Mommy smiled and sat down to watch. Lucy and Mr. Bear danced together. They were very good. + +Mommy clapped and said, "Lucy and Mr. Bear, your dance was so nice!" Lucy and Mr. Bear were happy. They hugged each other. They knew they had made Mommy happy with their sweet dance. +One day, a boy named Tim and his dog, Max, went to the park. They saw a bench under a big tree. Tim sat on the bench and Max sat near him. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. + +Tim saw a girl eating an apple. She made a sour face. Tim walked to her and said, "Why is your face like that?" The girl said, "This apple is sour. I don't like it." Tim laughed and said, "I have a joke for you. Why did the apple turn sour? It didn't want to be sweet!" The girl laughed too. + +Soon, Tim and the girl became friends. They played with Max and had a fun day. The moral of the story is that a joke can make someone happy and help make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tree by the sea. The tree was friends with a little sailboat. The sailboat loved to sail on the water. The tall tree would watch and wave its branches as the sailboat sailed away. + +One day, the sailboat found a cell floating in the water. The cell was small and sad. The sailboat wanted to help the cell. So, the sailboat took the cell to the tall tree. The tall tree was happy to see the sailboat and the cell. + +The tall tree told the sailboat and the cell to be friends. The sailboat and the cell learned to work together. They sailed far and wide, and the cell helped the sailboat go faster. The tall tree was very proud of them. The moral of the story is that when we help each other, we can do great things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a cold and her mommy gave her orange medicine to make her feel better. The medicine was in a small bottle. Mia did not like the taste, but she knew it would help her. + +One day, Mia's friend Tim came to visit. He saw the orange medicine on the table. "What is that?" Tim asked. Mia told him, "It is my medicine. I have to drink it to feel better." + +Tim wanted to try the orange medicine too. Mia's mommy said, "No, Tim. This medicine is only for Mia. But you can have some orange juice to drink." Tim was happy with the orange juice and they both played together all day. Mia felt better after drinking her orange medicine and was glad she could play with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her bathrobe. It was soft and warm. She wore it every day. She felt independent when she had it on. + +One day, Lily's bathrobe got dirty. She was sad. Her mom said, "Don't worry, we will wash it." Lily waited for her bathrobe to be clean again. She missed it a lot. She wanted to be independent again. + +When the bathrobe was clean, Lily put it on. She was so happy. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you!" Lily loved her bathrobe and felt independent once more. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went for a walk. He saw many trees with leaves. Some leaves were green, some were yellow, and some were red. They all looked different. + +Tim picked up a big red leaf and showed it to his friend, Sara. "Look, I found a pretty leaf!" he shouted. Sara smiled and said, "I like it, Tim! Let's find more leaves." + +They walked and picked up more leaves. Tim found a green leaf and Sara found a yellow one. They put their leaves together and saw how different they were. "Green, yellow, red! They are all so pretty," said Tim. + +As they walked, the wind blew the leaves into the air. Tim and Sara laughed and shouted, "Bye, leaves!" They had fun playing with the different leaves and went home to tell their mom and dad about their adventure. +One day, a lively cat named Lucy was in the kitchen. She liked to observe everything. She saw a big stove. The stove was very hot. Lucy wanted to see what was on the stove, but she knew she should not get too close. + +Lucy saw a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was cooking with his mom. They were making yummy food on the stove. Timmy saw Lucy watching them. He smiled and said, "Hi Lucy! We are making food. Do you want to see?" + +Lucy meowed and walked closer. She still did not touch the stove. Timmy showed Lucy the food. It was warm and smelled good. Lucy was happy to observe and learn. She knew the stove was hot, so she stayed safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to touch things. He liked the texture of soft things like his teddy bear, and rough things like tree bark. One day, Tim went to the park with his mom. + +At the park, Tim saw a big, dead tree. The tree had no leaves and looked sad. Tim touched the tree and said, "This tree feels different, Mommy." His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim, it's because the tree is dead. It doesn't have leaves anymore." + +Just then, a squirrel jumped out of the tree and surprised Tim. He screamed and fell on his bottom. Tim felt embarrass. His face turned red, and he looked at his mom. She laughed and said, "Don't worry, Tim. It's just a squirrel. It won't hurt you." Tim smiled and got up. He was happy that his mom was there to help him feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a sad old man named Tom. Tom had a cane. He used the cane to walk because his legs were not strong. Tom lived in a small house with his cat, named Kitty. + +One day, Tom and Kitty went for a walk outside. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Tom said, "Kitty, isn't it a lovely day?" Kitty just purred and rubbed against Tom's leg. + +As they walked, Tom stumbled on a big rock. He dropped his cane and fell down. Kitty ran to Tom and licked his face. Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, Kitty. You are a good friend." Tom picked up his cane, and they walked home together. And from that day on, Tom was not so sad anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. Mia loved her soft pillow. She would hug it every night before she went to sleep. + +One day, Mia found her pillow on the floor. It was dirty and broken. She was very sad. Mia went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my pillow is broken and dirty. Can you help me clean it?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Mia. Let's go clean your pillow together." They went to the laundry room and cleaned the pillow. Mia watched as her mommy fixed the broken part with a needle and thread. + +After the pillow was clean and fixed, Mia hugged it tight. She was very happy. That night, she slept with her soft, clean pillow and had sweet dreams. +One day, a little frog named Tim wanted to play outside. He saw the sun shining and felt happy. Tim loved to spring high into the air and land in the soft grass. He would do this all day long. + +But today, after just a minute of playing, Tim saw a big rock in his way. He tried to spring over it, but he couldn't. Tim felt frustrated. He didn't like the big rock stopping his fun. + +Tim tried again and again to spring over the rock. Finally, with a big jump, he made it! Tim was so happy that he could play again. He learned that even when things are hard, he can keep trying and have fun. +One day, a little boy named Tim was playing outside. He saw a big cardboard box. Tim was very thoughtful and had an idea. He wanted to make a playhouse with the cardboard. + +Tim asked his friend Sue, "Do you want to help me make a playhouse?" Sue said, "Yes!" They worked together and made a beautiful playhouse. They were very happy. + +But then, their friend Max came. Max was not thoughtful. He wanted to play, but he did not want to share. Max said, "I want to play alone!" Tim and Sue were sad. They wanted to play together. + +Tim and Sue thought for a moment. They said, "Max, we can all play together. It will be more fun!" Max thought about it and said, "Okay, let's all play together." + +So, Tim, Sue, and Max played in the cardboard playhouse. They had lots of fun together. They learned that sharing and playing together is the best way to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a cheerful woman. She had a little house with a red door. One day, she went for a walk in the woods. + +In the woods, she met a big bear. The bear said, "Hello, woman! Can I come to your house to play?" The woman said, "Yes, you can come. But you must be nice and not break anything." + +The bear and the woman went to the house. They played with toys and had fun. But the bear did not close the door. The wind blew in and made a mess. + +The woman was sad. The house was not clean anymore. The bear said, "I am sorry." The woman said, "It is too late. You cannot play here anymore." The bear left and the woman was not cheerful anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to play with his toy ball. One day, he heard his family talking about going on a vacation. Fluffy was very excited. He wanted to go on a vacation too. + +Fluffy asked his friend, the dog, "Do you want to go on a vacation with me?" The dog said, "Yes, let's go on a vacation together!" They were both very happy. They started to pack their bags with their favorite toys and food. + +On the day of the vacation, Fluffy and the dog went to the park. They played with their toys and had a lot of fun. But then, it started to rain. The rain was very heavy, and they got all wet. Fluffy and the dog were sad because their vacation was not fun anymore. + +Fluffy's family saw them in the rain and said, "Let's go home now." When they got home, Fluffy's family tried to make them feel better. They gave Fluffy and the dog a warm bath and some yummy food. But Fluffy and the dog were still sad. + +After dinner, Fluffy's family tried to applaud and cheer them up. But Fluffy and the dog just went to bed, feeling sad that their vacation had a bad ending. +One day, a big dog and a small cat were playing outside. The dog saw a big ball and wanted to play with it. The cat was alert and saw a crack on the wall. The cat said, "We need to tell someone about the crack." + +The dog didn't want to stop playing. He said, "No, I want to play. The crack is not important." The cat was sad but tried to provide help to the dog. The cat said, "Please, we need to tell someone." + +The dog didn't listen and kept playing. The cat went away to find help. But it was too late. The crack got bigger and the wall fell down. The dog was under the wall and got hurt. The cat was sad because he tried to help, but the dog didn't listen. +One day, a friendly dog named Max was very excited. His best friend, a cat named Luna, was having a party. Max put on his party hat and ran to Luna's house. + +When he got there, he saw Luna and other friends playing a game. They were taking turns to snap a stick. Max wanted to play too. He said, "Can I play with you?" Luna smiled and said, "Yes, Max! Come join us!" + +Max and his friends had so much fun at the party. They played games, ate yummy treats, and laughed together. It was the best day ever for Max and Luna. +Once upon a time, in a big nation, there lived a kind girl named Lucy. Lucy loved to help everyone around her. One day, she saw a little boy crying near a big tree. He was very sad because his red ball was stuck in the tree. Lucy wanted to help him. + +Lucy tried to pull the ball down from the tree. She pulled and pulled, but the ball would not come down. The little boy was still crying. Then, Lucy had an idea. She found a long stick and used it to pull the ball down. The little boy was very happy. + +"Thank you for your help, Lucy!" the little boy said with a big smile. Lucy was grateful that she could help him. They both played with the red ball and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Lucy and the little boy became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom found a hidden toy sword under his bed. He was very happy and played with it all day. + +One day, Tom met a girl named Sue. Sue saw the sword and said, "Can I play with your sword, please?" Tom thought for a moment and said, "Yes, you can play with it." They played together and had lots of fun. + +As they played, Tom and Sue led their toy animals on a big adventure. They fought dragons, climbed mountains, and saved their friends. At the end of the day, they were tired but happy. + +Tom learned that sharing his toy sword with Sue made both of them happy. The more they shared, the more fun they had. The moral of the story is that sharing with friends leads to more fun and happiness. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little, honest fox. The fox had a long, fluffy tail. He loved to play with his friends, the squirrel and the rabbit. They ran and jumped and laughed all day. + +One day, the fox, squirrel, and rabbit found a big, round ball. They wanted to play with it, but they did not know who should go first. The fox said, "I have an idea! Let's play a game. Whoever can catch their tail first can play with the ball." + +The squirrel and the rabbit agreed. They all tried to catch their tails. The squirrel was fast and caught his tail quickly. The rabbit tried very hard but could not catch his tail. The honest fox saw the rabbit was sad and said, "I surrender! You can play with the ball first." + +The rabbit was very happy and thanked the fox. They all played with the ball together and had lots of fun. The honest fox, squirrel, and rabbit were the best of friends, and they always shared their toys and played together. +Once upon a time, there was a sweet goose. The goose lived on a farm with many animal friends. The goose liked to play with the other animals all day. + +One day, the sweet goose found a big red ball. The ball was stuck in a tree. The goose wanted to remove the ball from the tree so all the animals could play with it. + +The sweet goose tried to remove the ball. It flapped its wings and jumped high. The ball fell from the tree. All the animals were happy and played with the big red ball together. The sweet goose was a hero to its friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a red book. He liked the book because it was his favorite color. Tim wanted to know what was in the book. He asked his mom, "Can you read this book to me?" + +His mom said, "Yes, Tim. Let's read it together." They started to read the book. But the words in the book were very strange. They were all reversed! Tim's mom tried to read it, but it was very hard. + +Tim said, "I want to fix the book." He tried to reverse the words back to normal. But he could not do it. Tim was sad. He wanted to read the book, but it was too hard. In the end, Tim and his mom could not read the book. They put it away, and Tim felt sad because he could not read his red book. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to wake up early and watch the sunrise. One morning, Tim woke up and saw that the sky was dull. He felt sad because he could not see the pretty colors. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, the sky is dull. I can't see the sunrise." His mom yawned and said, "Don't worry, Tim. Sometimes the sky is dull, but the sun will still come up." + +Tim and his mom waited by the window. Soon, the sun came up and the sky was bright and colorful. Tim smiled and said, "I knew the sun would come up! Now it's time to play outside!" And they went outside to enjoy the beautiful day. +Once upon a time, in a small forest, there lived a bald bird named Billy. Billy was different from the other birds because he had no feathers on his head. One day, while looking for food, Billy found a long stick on the ground. + +Billy picked up the stick and showed it to his friend, Tommy the squirrel. "Look at this stick I found!" said Billy. Tommy was excited and asked if he could play with the stick too. Billy agreed to share, and they spent the day playing games with the stick. + +At the end of the day, Billy and Tommy decided to release the stick back into the forest for other animals to find and play with. They both learned that sharing can bring happiness and fun to everyone. And from that day on, Billy and Tommy always shared their toys and treats with their friends in the forest. The moral of the story is that sharing is caring, and it brings joy to everyone. +Once upon a time, in a wild green forest, there lived a little monkey named Momo. Momo loved to play with his friends and eat bananas. One day, Momo found a big barrel near his tree house. + +Momo called his friend, a tiny bird named Lulu. "Lulu, look at this big barrel! What can we do with it?" Lulu thought for a moment and said, "We can roll it down the hill and have fun!" Momo and Lulu pushed the big barrel to the top of a hill. + +"Ready, set, go!" said Momo. They pushed the barrel down the hill. It went so fast! Momo and Lulu laughed and clapped their hands. When the barrel reached the bottom, it stopped near a big tree. + +A squirrel named Squeaky came out of the tree. "Wow, that was fun to watch! Can I play too, please?" Momo and Lulu smiled and said, "Of course! Let's all play together!" They took turns rolling the barrel down the hill, laughing and having a great time with their new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. Sam had a toy named Mr. White Hand. Mr. White Hand was a white glove that Sam liked to play with. They were best friends and did everything together. + +One day, Sam and Mr. White Hand went to the park. They saw a girl crying. Sam asked, "Why are you sad?" The girl said, "I lost my toy and I can't find it." Sam wanted to help her. He and Mr. White Hand looked for the toy. They found it under a bench. The girl was so happy and said, "Thank you, Sam and Mr. White Hand!" + +But then, some kids laughed at Sam and said, "You play with a glove? That's silly!" Sam felt embarrass. He didn't want to play with Mr. White Hand anymore. He left Mr. White Hand at the park and went home. But Sam felt bad without his friend. His mom saw him sad and said, "Don't worry about what others say. Be true to yourself and your friends." Sam understood the moral and went back to the park. He found Mr. White Hand and hugged him. They played together, happy again. + +The moral of the story is to be true to yourself and your friends, even when others laugh at you. +Once upon a time, in a cheerful forest, all the animals loved to play. They liked the beautiful nature around them. One day, a big bird met a little squirrel. + +"Hi, friend!" said the big bird. "Do you want to help me spread seeds in the forest?" + +"Sure," said the little squirrel, "that sounds fun!" + +So, they spread seeds all over the forest. The sun was shining, and they were happy. They played and laughed as they worked together. + +But then, a big storm came. The wind blew, and the rain fell. The seeds they spread washed away. The big bird and the little squirrel were sad. They had worked so hard, but now their work was gone. + +The cheerful forest was not so cheerful anymore. The big bird and the little squirrel had to start all over again. They learned that sometimes, bad things happen, even when you try your best. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly dog named Spot. Spot loved to play with his red ball. One day, Spot saw an enormous brick lying on the grass. He wanted to play with it. + +Spot went to his friend, a small bird named Chirpy. "Chirpy, help me move the brick," Spot said. Chirpy was very smart, and she knew how to work together. They pushed and pulled, and the brick began to move. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. It was a big, bossy cat named Whiskers. "Stop!" Whiskers demanded. "That brick is mine!" But Spot and Chirpy did not listen. They knew they could share the brick and play together. So, they kept pushing the brick and had a fun day playing with their new toy. +One day, a cool cat named Sam found some shiny jewelry in a box. He liked the pretty colors and wanted to wear it. So, he put on the necklace and the bracelet. He looked in the mirror and saw how nice he looked with the jewelry. + +Sam went outside to show his friend, a little bird named Tim. Tim saw Sam and said, "Wow! You look cool with that jewelry! Can I try it too?" Sam said, "Yes, you can try it, but be careful. It is very special." + +Tim put on the jewelry and started to act like a king. He walked around with his head up high and his wings out wide. Sam laughed and said, "You look funny, Tim! You're a good actor!" They both laughed and played together, feeling happy and cool with their shiny jewelry. +One day, a big cactus was in the sun. It felt very hot. A little bird came by and said, "Cactus, you look very hot. I will help you cool down." The cactus said, "Thank you, little bird." + +The little bird went to cook some food for the cactus. But the food was too hot for the cactus. The cactus said, "Ouch, that is too hot!" The little bird felt bad and said, "I am sorry, cactus. I will try again." + +The little bird tried to cook the food again. This time, the food was just fine. The cactus was happy and ate the food. The little bird and the cactus became good friends. + +The conflict in the story was when the little bird cooked the food too hot for the cactus. The moral value of the story is to keep trying, even when you make a mistake. The foreshadowing in the story is when the cactus felt hot in the sun, which set up the problem of the food being too hot later. +Once upon a time, in a distant land, there was a kind dog named Spot. Spot loved to stay and play with his friends. One day, Spot met a new friend named Max. Max was a little shy, but Spot wanted to play with him. + +Spot said, "Max, do you want to stay and play with me?" Max smiled and said, "Yes, Spot! I would love to play with you." So, Spot and Max played all day long. They played with a big red ball and had so much fun. + +As a result, Spot and Max became best friends. They stayed together and played every day. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a popular creek. Many kids liked to play near the creek. They would laugh, splash, and have fun. + +One day, a little boy named Tim and his friend Sue went to the creek. They saw a frog sitting on a rock. The frog looked at them and said, "Ribbit! If you kiss me, I will turn into a prince." + +Tim and Sue looked at each other and laughed. They didn't believe the frog. But Sue thought it would be fun to try. So, she gave the frog a little kiss. + +Suddenly, the frog turned into a prince! Tim and Sue were very surprised. The prince thanked them and went back to his castle. From that day on, Tim and Sue had a fun story to tell their friends about the day they met a prince at the popular creek. +Once upon a time, in a big pond, there lived a dependable hippo named Harry. Harry was very good at helping his friends. He always made sure everyone was happy. + +One day, a little bird named Betty asked Harry, "Can you help me deliver this big nut to my nest?" Harry said, "Yes, I can help you." So, Harry put the big nut on his back and swam to Betty's nest. Betty was very happy and said, "Thank you, Harry!" + +All the animals in the pond knew that they could always count on Harry. They knew that if they needed help, Harry would be there. The moral of the story is that being dependable and helping others makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a favorite toy, a red ball. She loved to play with her ball all day. One day, Sue saw a dirty pin on the floor. She did not know what it was, so she left it there. + +Sue's mom called her for lunch. Sue left her ball in her room and went to eat. After lunch, Sue went back to play with her red ball. But when she picked it up, it did not bounce. It was flat. + +Sue was sad and showed her mom the flat ball. Her mom saw the dirty pin on the floor and knew what happened. She told Sue that the pin made the ball flat. Sue learned to always pick up things from the floor so her toys would be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big airport. At this airport, there was a little bakery. In the bakery, there was a baker who loved to bake. + +One day, the baker made an incredible cake. It was big and yummy. Everyone at the airport wanted to eat the cake. They all came to the bakery. + +The baker shared the incredible cake with everyone. They all ate and smiled. The airport was a happy place because of the baker and the yummy cake. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a sunny park, there was a little yellow lizard. The lizard liked to play and have fun. One day, while the lizard was playing, it saw a big red ball. The lizard wanted to get the ball and play with it. + +The yellow lizard met a friendly frog. The frog said, "Hi, I want to play too! Let's get the ball together." So, the lizard and the frog went to the ball. They pushed the ball with their heads and had a lot of fun. + +After playing for a while, the yellow lizard and the friendly frog were tired. They sat under a big tree and shared a yummy snack. The lizard and the frog became best friends and played together every day in the sunny park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big tree with lots of leaves. She climbed up the tree and felt happy. + +But then, Lily got restless and wanted to go home. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, can we go home now?" Her mommy said, "Yes, but first we need to pay for the ice cream we had." Lily gave the money to the ice cream man and they went home. + +When they got home, Lily felt tired. She lay down on the couch and closed her eyes. She felt happy and peaceful, just like when she was in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdy. The birdy lived in a cozy nest on top of a tall house. One day, the birdy saw a big, black cat outside its nest. The cat looked very hungry and the birdy knew it had to be careful. + +The birdy flew away to find some food. While it was gone, the cat climbed up the chimney and tried to catch the birdy. But the birdy was too smart! It had flown away to a nearby tree and watched the cat from afar. + +Later that day, the birdy saw a group of other birds flying towards its nest. The birdy knew it had to warn them about the sneaky cat. So, it chirped loudly and warned the other birds to be careful of the cat and escape if they saw it. The other birds listened and flew away, safe and sound. The birdy was happy it could help its friends and keep them safe from harm. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big jar full of them. One day, Timmy's friend came over and they decided to play with the marbles. Timmy's friend said, "Let's use the marbles to play a game!" Timmy was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They started playing and having fun. But then, Timmy accidentally spilled some water on the marbles. He quickly tried to dry them with a towel but it was too late. The marbles were wet and slippery. Timmy's friend slipped on one of the marbles and fell down. He hurt his arm and had to go to the hospital. Timmy felt very sad and sorry. He realized that he should have been more careful and not used the marbles when they were wet. +Once upon a time, there was a king who wore a tall crown. He ruled over a big castle and everyone in the kingdom loved him. + +One day, a new friend came to visit the king. The king said, "Welcome, my friend! I am happy you are here." The friend smiled and said, "Thank you, your majesty. Your crown is very tall." + +The king laughed and said, "Yes, it is! But it is heavy too." The friend asked, "Can I wear it?" The king said, "Of course! But be careful, it might fall off." + +The friend tried on the crown and it was too big for him. The king said, "It's okay, my friend. You don't need a crown to be special. You are special just the way you are." The friend smiled and said, "Thank you, your majesty. I feel welcome in your kingdom." And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat pizza. One day, her mom made pizza for dinner, but Lily saw that there were onions on it. Lily didn't like onions, and she felt sad. + +Her mom noticed that Lily was upset, so she asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she didn't like onions on her pizza. Her mom was compassionate and understood how Lily felt, so she made a new pizza without onions. + +Lily was happy again and ate her pizza with joy. She learned that it's important to tell others what you like and don't like, and that sometimes it's okay to include or not include certain things in your food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very smart and loved to play with her toys. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big cup of juice to drink. Lily drank and drank until the cup was empty. + +After a while, Lily's mom asked her if she wanted more juice. Lily said yes and her mom filled up the cup again. But this time, Lily didn't drink it all. Instead, she spilled some of it on the table and wasted the rest. + +Lily's mom reminded her that it's important not to waste things and to be smart with what we have. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful with her drinks and not waste any more juice. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the beach with his mommy. They saw a big whale in the water. Timmy was happy and said, "Look mommy, a whale!" His mommy said, "Yes, it's very big and flexible." + +Timmy wanted to touch the whale, but his mommy said, "No, it's dangerous. We can only look at it from far away." Timmy was sad, but he knew his mommy was right. + +After a while, some people came and wanted to test the whale. They put a big net around it and tried to catch it. The whale was scared and started to swim away, but it couldn't escape. Timmy was worried and said, "Mommy, they're hurting the whale!" + +But it was too late. The people caught the whale and took it away. Timmy and his mommy went home with heavy hearts, knowing that they couldn't do anything to help the poor whale. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very brave and loved to play outside. One day, her mom asked her to dress up and sit in the car seat so they could go to the park. + +Lily quickly put on her favorite dress and sat in the seat. As they were driving, they saw a little bird in the middle of the road. Lily wanted to save the bird, but her mom told her it was too dangerous. + +Lily was sad, but listened to her mom. When they got to the park, they saw a sign that said "Don't litter". Lily's mom explained that it meant they shouldn't throw their trash on the ground. + +Lily remembered the little bird and realized that littering could hurt animals. She promised to always be brave and help the animals. Unfortunately, when they got home, Lily found out her pet hamster had passed away because it ate a piece of litter. She was very sad, but learned an important lesson about taking care of the environment. +Once upon a time, there was a cop named Jack. He worked hard every day to keep the town safe. One day, while he was walking down the street, he saw a little girl crying. + +"What's wrong?" asked Jack. + +"I lost my toy," said the little girl. + +"I'm sorry to hear that," said Jack. "I'll help you find it." + +Jack searched everywhere for the toy, but he couldn't find it. Just as he was about to give up, he saw the toy in a tree. + +"Don't worry," said Jack. "I'll get it for you." + +Jack climbed the tree and got the toy. The little girl was so happy and said, "Thank you, cop Jack! You work hard and you're so nice." + +Jack smiled and said, "It's my job to help people. I'm just doing my duty." +Once upon a time, a little bird went to play on a branch. The branch was big and strong, but it had a broken part. The little bird didn't notice it and kept playing happily. + +Suddenly, a big wind came and started to twist the branch. The little bird got scared and tried to fly away, but it was too late. The broken part of the branch broke even more and the little bird fell to the ground. + +The little bird was okay, but it was sad and scared. It learned to always check for broken branches before playing on them, so it wouldn't get hurt again. And from that day on, the little bird always remembered the day the branch twisted and it fell down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a drawer in her room that was very thick and full of toys. One day, Lily's friend Emma came to visit her. Emma saw the drawer and said, "Wow, Lily! You have so many toys! Can I play with them?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, you can play with them, but please don't steal them. Stealing is bad." + +Emma promised not to steal and started to play with the toys. However, after a while, Emma saw a toy that she really wanted. She thought, "I want that toy so badly. No one will notice if I take it." + +But then, Lily said, "Emma, remember what I said? Stealing is bad. It's not nice to take things that don't belong to you." + +Emma felt ashamed and apologized to Lily. She realized that it's important to be honest and not take things that don't belong to you. From that day on, Emma and Lily played together happily and shared their toys with each other. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a pretty pebble by the river. It was small and smooth and she loved it very much. + +But then, a big, mean bird came and tried to take Lily's pebble away. Lily didn't want to give it up, so she put the pebble in a sack and ran away. The bird couldn't catch her because Lily was very fast. + +Lily was very proud of herself for being so brave and protecting her pebble. She went back home and showed her mom the pebble. Her mom said it was a very modest pebble, but Lily thought it was the most beautiful thing in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play. It was very cold outside and the ground was icy. Lily slipped and fell down. She hurt her arm and cried a lot. + +Her mommy took her to the hospital for an operation. The doctor said that Lily needed to lift her arm up and down to make it better. It was hard for Lily to lift her arm because it hurt. But she tried her best and soon her arm felt much better. + +After the operation, Lily went home and snuggled up in her warm bed. She felt happy that her arm was getting better and she could play outside again soon. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with bubbles. One day, she blew a big bubble and it flew away. + +Lily ran after it and saw a boy named Jack. "Hi Jack, did you see my bubble?" she asked. + +Jack replied, "Yes, it flew over there." He pointed to a tree. + +Lily ran to the tree and saw a powerful wind blowing. She said, "Oh no, my bubble will pop!" + +But then she had an idea. She took out a zipper from her pocket and zipped up the bubble. The wind couldn't pop it anymore. + +Lily was so happy and thanked Jack. They played with the bubble together and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. Lily was always happy and loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going to visit her grandma who lived far away. + +Lily was excited to see her grandma, but during the long car ride, she started to worry. "What if grandma doesn't like me?" she thought. But her mom told her not to worry, grandma loved her very much. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Lily saw a poor old man sitting on the sidewalk. He looked sad and hungry. Lily wanted to help him, but her dad told her they didn't have any food to give him. + +Later that day, Lily and her family had a big dinner with grandma. But Lily started to complain about the food, saying she didn't like it. Her mom reminded her that some people don't have any food to eat at all. + +The next day, Lily and her family went back home. Lily felt bad about complaining and not helping the poor old man. She realized that she should be grateful for what she has and always try to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family in their big car. One day, they went to a race where cars went very fast. Lily saw many cars with different colors and numbers. She was so excited to watch the race. + +Suddenly, Lily's daddy said, "The sky looks heavy. We should go home now." Lily felt sad because she wanted to watch the whole race. But she knew that her daddy was right. As they were driving back home, Lily asked her mommy, "Can we come back to watch the race again?" Her mommy replied, "Of course, we can come back next time when the sky is not heavy." + +Lily felt happy knowing that she would come back to watch the race again. She loved to travel with her family and see new things. She couldn't wait to tell her friends about the race and how fast the cars went. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to put the dishes in the dishwasher. Lily tried to push the dishes inside, but they were too heavy. + +Lily's mommy saw her struggling and came to help. She told Lily that it's important to be serious when doing chores. Together, they finished putting the dishes in the dishwasher. + +After they were done, Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you for helping me. You're such a good helper!" Lily felt proud of herself and smiled. From that day on, she always helped her mommy with the dishes. +Once upon a time, there was a farm with many animals. One day, a farmer came to the cow and said, "I have an offer for you." The cow was excited and curious about what the farmer had to say. + +The farmer said, "I will give you a big field of green grass if you can give me lots of milk." The cow agreed and started to work hard every day to give the farmer lots of milk. + +After a few weeks, the farmer came back to the cow and said, "You have given me so much milk. I am very happy with you. Here is your big field of green grass." The cow was so excited and happy to have a big field of green grass to eat. + +From that day on, the cow continued to give the farmer lots of milk and the farmer continued to offer the cow a big field of green grass. They both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear named Brownie. Brownie loved to wander through the forest and see all the trees and animals. One day, Brownie saw a pile of lumber in the middle of the forest. He thought it looked like fun to play on, so he climbed up on top of it. + +But then, Brownie realized that the lumber was dangerous. It was wobbling and shaking, and he almost fell off! Brownie quickly climbed down and decided to stay away from the lumber. He continued to wander through the forest, happy to be safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy was playing outside when he saw a hedge. The hedge was very tall and green. Timmy thought it was very pretty. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw a poor bird stuck in the hedge. The bird was trying to fly away, but its wing was stuck in the hedge. Timmy felt sad for the bird and tried to help it. He gently tore a small piece of the hedge to free the bird's wing. + +The bird was very happy and flew away. Timmy felt proud of himself for helping the bird. His mom and dad saw what he did and they were proud of him too. They told him that it's always good to help others, even if they are small like a bird. Timmy learned an important lesson that day, and he promised to always help others who needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go on adventures. One day, Lily's mom gave her a mysterious bag to play with. Lily was so excited to see what was inside! + +She opened the bag and found a bunch of toys. She counted them and said, "Mom, there are a lot of toys in this bag! I think the number is 10." Lily played with her new toys all day and had so much fun. + +Later that night, Lily put all her toys back in the mysterious bag and went to bed. She dreamed about all the adventures she would have with her new toys. From that day on, Lily loved her mysterious bag and all the treasures it held. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily's mom set up a picnic for them in the park. They had sandwiches, fruit, and cookies to eat. + +After they finished eating, Lily's mom said they needed to put gas in the car before they could go home. They went to the gas station and Lily watched as her mom filled up the car with gas. She thought it was interesting how the gas made the car go. + +On the way home, they saw a rare bird in a tree. Lily was so excited to see the beautiful bird with its colorful feathers. She pointed and said "Mommy, look! A rare bird!" They stopped the car to take a closer look and Lily was amazed. It was a wonderful day for Lily and she couldn't wait to tell Brownie all about it when they got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One evening, Lily went outside to play, but it was very cold and icy. She put on her warm coat and gloves to keep her hands warm. + +As she was playing, she saw her friends walking away. They were going home because it was getting late. Lily didn't want to leave yet, but she knew it was time to go home too. + +She said goodbye to her friends and went inside to have some hot cocoa with her family. Even though she was sad to leave her friends, she was happy to be inside where it was warm and cozy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny lived in a cozy home made of wood. Every day, the bunny would eat lots of yummy carrots. The bunny liked to keep its home tidy, so it would hop around and pick up any messes. One day, the bunny saw a big pile of wood outside. The bunny thought it would be fun to play on the wood, but then it remembered its tidy home. So instead, the bunny ate some more carrots and went to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who loved to play all day. He would swing on trees and jump around, but he never ate enough food. One day, the monkey became very weak and couldn't play anymore. + +A kind man saw the monkey and knew he needed help. The man gave the monkey some bananas to eat. The monkey ate the bananas and started to feel better. The man gave the monkey more bananas to eat every day, and soon the monkey became strong again. + +The monkey learned that it's important to eat enough food to stay healthy. He was grateful to the man who gave him bananas and decided to share his own bananas with other monkeys who were weak. From that day on, the monkey always made sure to give some of his bananas to those who needed them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to see a cool movie about a talking dog. + +After the movie, Lily's mommy asked her, "Did you like the movie, sweetie?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, mommy. The talking dog was so funny. I laughed a lot." + +Her daddy added, "It's good to relax and have fun at the theater. We should do this more often." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her mommy. One day, she hid behind the curtain in the living room. The curtain was wet because it had rained outside. + +Lily's mommy looked and looked for her, but she couldn't find her. She called out her name, but Lily didn't answer. Lily was trying to keep quiet so her mommy couldn't find her. + +But then, Lily accidentally knocked over a vase and it broke. Her mommy heard the noise and rushed over to see what happened. When she saw the broken vase, she got very angry at Lily. Lily felt very sad and scared. She didn't mean to break the vase, but she didn't know how to tell her mommy. + +In the end, Lily's mommy punished her by sending her to her room. Lily cried and cried because she didn't want to be alone. She wished she could go back and not hide behind the wet curtain. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boat in the lake. He would put his boat in the water and watch it sail away. One day, Timmy's boat got stuck in some weeds. He tried to pull it out, but it was too hard. + +Timmy saw a man with a motorboat nearby. He asked the man if he could help him get his boat unstuck. The man said he would help, but only if Timmy promised to be careful when he sailed his boat. Timmy promised. + +The man used his motor to pull Timmy's boat out of the weeds. Timmy was so happy and grateful. He thanked the man and sailed his boat away. From that day on, Timmy was always careful when he sailed his boat and never got it stuck again. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue ball called Earth. It was very popular because lots of people lived on it. One day, a little boy named Timmy wanted to play with his ball. He tried to push it, but it was too heavy. + +Timmy looked up at the big blue ball in the sky and thought, "Maybe I can push the Earth!" He tried with all his might, but the Earth didn't budge. + +Timmy realized that the Earth was too big and too heavy for him to push. He decided to play with his own ball instead. Even though it wasn't as popular as the Earth, it was still lots of fun to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a long hair and loved to play outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom. + +While they were walking, Lily saw something on the ground. She said to her mom, "Mommy, look! I find gum!" Her mom told her not to touch it because it's dirty and can make her sick. + +Lily was sad but she listened to her mom. They continued walking until they found a swing. Lily was happy and said, "Mommy, can we swing? Please?" Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, my dear." And they spent the rest of the afternoon swinging together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his teddy bear. One day, Timmy's teddy bear fell off his bed and onto the floor. Timmy tried to reach for it, but he was too short. + +"Mommy, can you help me reach my teddy bear?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, sweetie," said his mommy. She picked up the teddy bear and handed it back to Timmy. Timmy hugged his teddy bear and felt its soft texture. He loved how his teddy bear felt in his arms. + +But one day, Timmy's little sister got a hold of his teddy bear and played with it too rough. The teddy bear's fur became tough and scratchy. Timmy was sad that his teddy bear didn't feel soft anymore. + +"Mommy, can you fix my teddy bear? It doesn't feel soft anymore," Timmy asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. I'll try my best to make it soft again," said his mommy. And she did. She washed the teddy bear and brushed its fur until it was soft and fluffy again. Timmy was happy to have his teddy bear back to its soft texture. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her colorful pastels. One day, she was drawing a picture of a beautiful butterfly when her little brother Max came in and grabbed the pastels. Lily got upset and started crying. + +Their mother heard the commotion and came in to see what was wrong. Lily told her what happened and Max got in trouble. Later that day, Max wanted to make it up to Lily, so he offered to let her bathe his favorite toy car in the sink. Lily was happy again and they played together nicely. + +In the end, Lily learned that it's important to share and forgive, while Max learned that making up for mistakes can make someone happy again. They both went to bed that night feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with clay and make small animals. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his clay before leaving the room. Timmy didn't want to leave his fun clay behind, so he left it out on the table. + +Later that day, Timmy's little sister came into the room and saw the clay. She thought it was a toy and started playing with it. But because she was so small, she accidentally swallowed a small piece of the clay. She got very sick and had to go to the hospital. + +Timmy felt very bad for leaving his clay out and not cleaning it up. He learned that it's important to clean up after himself and make sure his toys are safe for others to play with. From then on, Timmy always made sure to put away his clay and other toys before leaving the room. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a charming smile and loved to play with her toys all day. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help load the dishwasher. Lily was happy to help and put all the plates and cups inside. + +After finishing the dishes, Lily's mom gave her a tap on the shoulder and said, "Good job, my little helper!" Lily felt proud and smiled again. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her friends. She saw a charming butterfly flying around and followed it. The butterfly landed on a flower and Lily admired its beauty. She gently tapped the flower to say hello to the butterfly. The butterfly flew away, but Lily was still happy to have seen it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a butterfly flying around the flowers. She ran to her mommy and said, "Look, mommy! A pretty butterfly!" + +Her mommy said, "Yes, Lily. It's so beautiful. Let's observe it for a while." They watched the butterfly fly around the garden and land on a lily flower. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we eat that flower? It looks so tasty!" Her mommy laughed and said, "No, Lily. We can't eat flowers. But we can pick some and put them in a vase to make our home pretty." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mommy! Let's do that!" They picked some lilies and brought them inside. Lily observed the flowers in the vase and said, "They look so pretty, mommy. I love them!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big jug that she loved to fill with water from the well. One night, Lily went to bed and started to dream. In her dream, she saw a magical world where everything was made of candy! She saw a giant lollipop and a gingerbread house. She even saw a unicorn made of cotton candy! + +Suddenly, Lily woke up and realized she had spilled water all over her bed. She quickly got up and grabbed her jug to refill it. But when she turned on the tap, she couldn't hear any water coming out. She was deaf! Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. But then she remembered her dream and how anything was possible. She closed her eyes and dreamed of hearing again. And just like that, her hearing came back! + +From that day on, Lily knew that dreams could come true. And she always kept her jug close by, just in case she needed to dream up something magical again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat yummy cookies, but one day he saw that the cookie jar had a leak and all the cookies were gone. Timmy was sad and wanted more cookies, so he asked his mom to make him some. + +His mom rushed to the kitchen and started making cookies. Timmy could smell the yummy cookies baking in the oven. He was so excited to eat them! When they were ready, Timmy gobbled up the warm, delicious cookies and felt very happy. He thanked his mom and went to play with his toys. + +As he played, he remembered the leak in the cookie jar and went to tell his mom. She promised to fix it right away so they could have more yummy cookies in the future. Timmy was pleased and went back to playing with his toys, feeling content and full. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who lived in a small house. She loved to wash her hands with soap before eating. One day, she found a magic soap that made her shrink! She became as small as a toy. She was surprised and scared at first, but she soon realized that being humble was not so bad. + +As she walked around her house, she saw everything from a new perspective. She saw how big the furniture was and how tiny the ants looked. She even made friends with a little mouse who lived in the corner of her kitchen. She realized that being small was not something to be afraid of, but something to be grateful for. + +Eventually, the magic soap wore off and the lady returned to her normal size. But she never forgot the lesson she learned about being humble and appreciating the little things in life. From that day on, she always remembered to be thankful for every moment, big or small. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a penguin waddling around on the grass. The penguin was very cute and Lily loved the way it looked. The penguin was green and Lily thought it was very funny because she had never seen a green penguin before. She approached the penguin and tried to play with it. But the penguin was shy and ran away. Lily was sad, but she knew that she could come back and play with the penguin another day. +Once upon a time, there was a frog who lived in a swamp. He was always jumping around and having fun with his friends. One day, he saw a little snail who looked very tired. The frog asked the snail why he was so tired and the snail said that he had been walking all day and couldn't find his way back home. + +The frog felt sorry for the snail and wanted to help him. He encouraged the snail to climb on his back and promised to take him home safely. The snail was very grateful and climbed on the frog's back. The frog hopped and jumped through the swamp, making sure to avoid any dangerous areas. + +Finally, they reached the snail's home and the snail was very happy. He thanked the frog for his help and the frog felt proud of himself for being kind and helpful. The moral of the story is that we should always try to help others when we can, even if it means going out of our way. +Once upon a time, there was a little deer named Bambi. Bambi liked to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Bambi and his friends were playing hide-and-seek when they heard a loud noise. + +Bambi's friend Thumper asked, "What's that noise?" + +Bambi replied, "I don't know, but it sounds scary." + +Suddenly, the ground began to tremble and the trees shook. Bambi and his friends were very scared. + +Then, they saw a big, distant animal walking towards them. It was a bear! Bambi and his friends ran away as fast as they could. + +After they were safe, Bambi said to his friends, "We have to be careful and stay away from big, distant animals like that bear." + +And from that day on, Bambi and his friends made sure to always watch out for dangers in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow sun in the sky. The sun was very slow and took its time to move across the sky. One day, a little bird flew to the west and saw a beautiful display of colors in the sky. The colors were so pretty, the little bird stopped to watch for a while. As the sun slowly set in the west, the colors disappeared and the little bird flew back home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her doll named Rosie. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new toy. Lily saw a big red car and said, "Mommy, I want that car!" Her mom said, "Okay, but it costs a lot of money. Are you sure you want it?" Lily said, "Yes, I want it! I want it now!" + +So, they bought the car and went home. Lily was so happy and started playing with her new toy. She drove it around the house, going really fast. She said, "Look Mommy, I can speed up!" But then, she accidentally crashed the car into Rosie and broke her. Lily was upset and started crying. Her mom said, "I told you the price was high. Now, we have to buy a new doll for Rosie." Lily learned her lesson and realized that sometimes, things that seem fun can end up making you upset. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pebbles. One day, she found a pebble that was very pretty and shiny. She put it in her pocket and went back home. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play with her pebble. But when she took it out of her pocket, she noticed that it had changed. It was no longer shiny and pretty, but dull and plain. Lily was sad and didn't understand why her pebble had changed. + +Her mom told her that sometimes things change and that's okay. She also reminded Lily that she was dependable and would always be there for her no matter what. Lily felt better knowing that she had someone who was dependable in her life. From then on, she didn't mind if her pebbles changed because she knew that some things are meant to change. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Inch. Inch was very weak and couldn't move very fast. But Inch loved to play with his friends in the garden. + +One day, Inch's friends wanted to play a game of hide-and-seek. Inch wanted to play too, but he was worried he wouldn't be able to hide very well because he was so weak. + +But then, Inch had an idea. He crawled over to a small hole in the ground and squeezed himself inside. His friends looked everywhere for him, but they couldn't find him. Finally, Inch peeked out of the hole and shouted, "Here I am!" + +His friends were so surprised and impressed that they all cheered for Inch. From that day on, Inch knew that even though he was weak, he could still play and have fun with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boat named Billy. Billy loved to sail on the big blue ocean. One day, Billy sailed far away from home and got lost. He didn't know how to get back home. + +As Billy sailed, he met a friendly dolphin named Dolly. Dolly said, "Hello, little boat. Are you lost?" Billy replied, "Yes, I am lost. I don't know how to get back home." + +Dolly said, "Don't worry, little boat. I will help you find your way back home." They sailed together for a long time until they saw a big anchor in the water. Dolly said, "Look, little boat. That anchor is strong. It can help us find our way back home." + +Billy realized that Dolly was right. They used the anchor to guide them back home. When they arrived, Billy said, "Thank you, Dolly. You are my best friend." From that day on, Billy and Dolly sailed together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially the ones that tasted very good. One day, her mom gave her a plastic bag full of candy. Lily was so happy and excited that she ate all the candy in one go. + +Later that night, Lily had a tummy ache. Her mom told her that she should not eat too much candy because it is not good for her. Lily promised her mom that she will not repeat this mistake again. + +The next day, Lily's mom made her a delicious sandwich with cheese and ham. Lily loved it so much that she asked her mom to repeat it for dinner. Her mom was happy to see Lily enjoying her food so much. They both had a happy day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she decided to ride her bike down the street. Her mom warned her to be careful and wear her helmet. + +Lily rode her bike down the street, but she saw a big dog in her way. She was worried that the dog might chase her, so she stopped her bike. The dog barked at her, but Lily didn't move. She remembered her mom's warning to stay still if a dog is around. + +Suddenly, the dog's owner came and called the dog back. "Are you okay?" the owner asked Lily. She nodded her head and said, "Yes, thank you. I was worried." The owner smiled and said, "I'm glad you remembered to be still. You're a smart girl." Lily smiled and rode her bike back home, feeling proud of herself for being brave. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy loved playing with his toys. One day, he started playing with his toy cars and trucks with his friend, Johnny. + +Johnny said, "I want to race with you, Timmy! Let's see who's faster!" + +Timmy replied, "Okay, let's start the race now!" They both got their cars ready and started the race. + +The race was very competitive, and both of them tried their best to win. Suddenly, Timmy's car got stuck between the couch cushions. He tried to get it out, but it was too tight. Johnny saw Timmy struggling and said, "Don't worry, Timmy. Let me help you." Johnny squeezed his hand between the cushions and grabbed the car. Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Johnny! You're the best friend ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a colorful dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the barber with her mom. The barber had a big smile and a funny hat. + +Lily asked the barber, "Can you cut my hair, please?" The barber said, "Sure thing, little one. How many inches do you want me to cut?" Lily thought for a moment and said, "Can you count to three and then cut it?" + +The barber laughed and said, "Of course, I can count to three!" Then he counted, "One, two, three!" and cut Lily's hair. When he was finished, he showed her the mirror and said, "Look at your pretty hair now!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Barber. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a bucket. He liked to polish his bucket every day. It made the bucket shiny and clean. + +One day, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue was rude. She laughed at Tim's bucket. Tim did not like that. He felt sad. + +But Tim did not stop polishing his bucket. He knew it was special. Soon, Sue saw how shiny and clean the bucket was. She said sorry to Tim. They became friends and played together. And Tim taught Sue how to polish her own bucket. +Once upon a time, there was a slow turtle named Tim. Tim had a toy car that he loved. One day, the toy car broke. Tim was sad. + +Tim went to his friend, the rabbit named Ray. Tim asked Ray, "Can you help me repair my toy car?" Ray said, "Yes, I will try my best." They tried to fix the toy car, but they could not find the right symbol. + +They looked everywhere for the symbol. They asked other friends, but no one knew where to find it. Tim and Ray were very sad. + +At last, they gave up. Tim's toy car was never repaired. Tim and Ray learned that sometimes, things cannot be fixed. They were sad, but they still played together. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to her room and find her favorite toy. + +Lily went to her room and looked around. She saw her bed, her chair, and her toy box. She looked inside the toy box and found her favorite toy, a little stuffed bear. Lily was very happy to find her bear. + +Lily took her bear and went back to her mom. She showed her mom the bear and her mom smiled. "You are such a brave girl," her mom said. Lily felt proud and happy. She knew that she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a silly dog named Max. Max loved to play and dig in the dirt. One sunny day, Max was digging and found a treasure box. Max was very happy and wanted to show his friend, Sam the cat. + +Max ran to Sam and said, "Look, I found a treasure!" Sam looked at the treasure box and said, "Let's open it!" They opened the box and found a big, wet bone inside. Max and Sam loved bones, but they wanted the bone to be dry. + +Max and Sam put the bone in the sun to make it dry. They played and waited for the bone to dry. After a while, the bone was dry and they were very happy. Max and Sam shared the dry bone and enjoyed their treasure. They laughed and played together all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a big frame on her wall. In the frame, there was a picture of a tough lion. Lucy loved the lion very much. + +One day, Lucy looked at the lion and said, "I believe you can come out and play with me!" And guess what? The tough lion came out of the frame! Lucy was so happy. + +Lucy and the lion played all day. They ran, they jumped, and they laughed. When it was time for bed, the lion went back into the frame. Lucy knew she would always believe in her tough lion friend. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a wealthy man named Tom. Tom had many things but his favorite was a big rubber ball. He played with it every day. + +One day, Tom was playing with his rubber ball when it broke. He was very sad. He went to his friend, Sue, and said, "My rubber ball is broken. Can you help me replace it?" + +Sue said, "Yes, I can help you. Let's go to the store and find a new rubber ball for you." They went to the store and found a new rubber ball. Tom was very happy. + +From that day on, Tom and Sue played together with the new rubber ball. They had lots of fun and became best friends. And Tom learned that friends are more important than things. +Once upon a time, there was a messy boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toys, especially his rocket. Tim would wave the rocket in the air and pretend it was flying to the moon. + +One sunny day, Tim took his rocket outside to play. He waved it high in the sky, making it zoom all around. Tim was having so much fun, he didn't see the big mud puddle near him. + +Tim stepped in the puddle and fell down. His rocket went splat into the mud too! Tim was sad and messy. But then, his mom came out to help. She picked up Tim and his rocket, and they went inside to get clean. + +Mom washed Tim and his rocket in the bath. Tim loved playing in the water with his rocket. After the bath, Tim and his rocket were clean and ready for more fun. He learned to watch out for mud puddles when playing outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little cactus. The cactus lived in a small, cheap pot. It wanted to move to a bigger pot so it could grow tall and strong. + +One day, a kind girl saw the little cactus. She knew it needed a new home. She picked it up and said, "Let's move you to a bigger pot, little cactus!" + +The girl put the cactus in a big, new pot. The cactus was so happy! It grew tall and strong. The girl and the cactus became best friends. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was a mighty bear, the strongest in the forest. He lived in a cozy cave near a big tree. The bear loved to play with his friends, the bunny and the squirrel. They had lots of fun together. + +One sunny day, the bear, the bunny, and the squirrel were playing hide and seek. The bear was very good at hiding because he was so big. The bunny and the squirrel looked and looked, but they could not find the bear. They were sad and worried. + +Then, they heard a loud scream. They ran towards the sound and found the bear. He had gotten stuck in a big hole. The bunny and the squirrel worked together to help the mighty bear out of the hole. They were so happy to have their friend back. From that day on, they played together and had more fun than ever before. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. In this castle, there was a small boy named Tim. He loved to play and have fun. + +One day, Tim saw a yummy cake on the table. He wanted the cake, but it was too high for him. He felt sad. Then, a kind bird came to encourage Tim. The bird said, "You can do it! Try again!" + +Tim tried again and again. He jumped high, then higher, and even higher. Finally, he got the yummy cake! Tim was very happy, and he thanked the bird. They ate the cake together and had a fun day at the castle. +One day, a little girl named Amy went for a walk. She saw mist in the air and felt a little anxious. She did not know what it was. Amy walked and walked until she saw a big tree. She thought, "I will go there and see what is in the mist." + +As she walked to the tree, she heard a sound. It was a little bird. The bird looked at Amy and smiled. Amy smiled back. She was not so anxious now. The bird said, "Follow me, I will show you something nice." + +Amy followed the bird through the mist. They walked and walked until they saw a big rainbow. The rainbow was so pretty! Amy smiled big and the bird smiled too. They played under the rainbow and had a fun day. The mist was not scary anymore, and Amy was happy she found a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, her mom said, "Lily, we have new furniture in the house. Please, do not play near it." Lily said, "Okay, mom." + +Lily and her friends started to play hide and seek. Lily thought of a hidden spot near the new furniture. She thought, "Mom will not find me here." She hid behind the big chair. + +Lily's mom was looking for her. She looked in many places but could not find Lily. Then, she saw Lily's foot near the furniture. She said, "Lily, come out. I told you not to play near the furniture." Lily did not listen. She thought, "Mom will not permit me to play if I come out." + +But then, the big chair fell on Lily. She cried out loud. Her mom came and picked her up. She was sad and hurt. Her mom said, "Lily, you should have listened to me. Now, you cannot play for some days." Lily learned that she should always listen to her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a lovely cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to wear a leather collar. The collar was red and pretty. + +One day, Kitty went to play in the park. She saw her friend, a dog named Max. Max said, "I like your collar, Kitty!" Kitty felt happy and proud. They played together all day. + +When it was time to go home, Kitty and Max said goodbye. Kitty went home to her family. They all said, "What a lovely collar you wear, Kitty!" Kitty smiled and knew she had a great day. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park with her mom. They saw an amazing big slide. Amy wanted to go on the slide, but her mom said, "First, we need a ticket." + +Amy and her mom went to the ticket man. The ticket man said, "One ticket for the slide, please." Amy's mom gave the ticket man some money, and he gave them a ticket. + +They went back to the slide, but there was a mean boy who tried to go on the slide without a ticket. Amy's mom said, "You need a ticket!" But the boy ignored her. Amy and her mom told the ticket man, and he made the boy leave. Then, Amy had so much fun on the amazing slide. +One day, a boy named Tim went to a big place called a stadium with his dad. They wanted to watch a fun game. The stadium was very big and had many seats. Tim and his dad bought cheap tickets, so they were very happy. + +Before the game started, Tim saw a man selling snacks. "Dad, can I have a snack?" Tim asked. His dad said, "Yes, you can have one snack." So, Tim picked a yummy snack and they went back to their seats. + +During the game, the players would pause to rest. When they paused, Tim and his dad would talk about the game and eat their snacks. They had a great time at the stadium and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a peaceful town. In this town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite hat. It was a big red hat. He loved to wear it every day. + +One day, Tim went to the park. He saw a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad. She had lost her hat. Tim wanted to help Sue. He said, "Sue, you can have my hat." Sue looked at the big red hat and smiled. + +Sue said, "Thank you, Tim!" She put on the big red hat. It was a little big, but she liked it. Tim and Sue played together in the park. They were happy. Tim had learned to accept sharing his hat. And they became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat yogurt. One day, Tim saw a big yogurt cup on the table. He was very happy and ready to eat it. + +But, his big sister, Sue, wanted the yogurt too. They both wanted the yogurt, and they both said, "It's mine!" They did not want to share or accept that they both wanted the yogurt. + +Mom came into the room and saw Tim and Sue fighting over the yogurt. She said, "You must learn to share and accept that you both want the yogurt." Tim and Sue thought about it and decided to share the yogurt. + +They both sat down and ate the yogurt together. They were happy and learned to accept and share things with each other. From that day on, Tim and Sue became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was troubled because she could not sleep in her bed. Every night, she mixed and turned, but she just could not sleep. Sue had a big toy box in her room, and she thought maybe a toy could help her sleep. + +One day, Sue's mom told her a story about a magic toy that could help kids sleep. Sue was excited and hoped she could find the magic toy in her toy box. That night, Sue looked in her toy box and found a soft, cuddly teddy bear. She thought maybe this was the magic toy her mom talked about. + +Sue took the teddy bear to bed with her, and she felt safe and happy. She did not mix and turn anymore. She slept very well with the teddy bear in her arms. The next morning, Sue told her mom about the magic toy that helped her sleep. Her mom smiled and said, "I knew you would find the magic toy, Sue." From that night on, Sue and her teddy bear slept happily in her bed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to make things. He made toys, he made food, and sometimes he made trouble. One day, Tim made a big mess in his room. His mom was not happy. + +Tim's mom used a harsh voice and said, "Tim, you must clean your room." Tim did not like the harsh voice, so he said sorry and started to clean. As he cleaned, he found a toy he had lost. He was happy. + +Tim learned that making trouble was not good. He saw that when he made trouble, his mom used a harsh voice. Tim wanted to be good and make his mom happy. So, from that day on, Tim tried to make good things and not trouble. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a big farm, there was a cute goose. The cute goose liked to play with all his friends. They would run, jump, and swim all day long. + +One day, while they were playing, the cute goose saw a big ball. The big ball could shoot out of a toy. The cute goose wanted to play with the big ball. He thought it would be fun to shoot the ball up in the sky. + +The cute goose asked his friends to help him shoot the big ball. They all worked together to make it happen. They pushed and pushed, and the big ball went up, up, up in the sky! The cute goose and his friends were so happy to see the big ball fly high. They knew that they could do anything when they worked together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her favorite toy, a soft, fluffy bunny. One day, Lily saw a big present near her bed. She was very happy and excited. + +Lily opened the present and found a dangerous looking toy inside. It had sharp teeth and big claws. She was scared, so she hid behind her fluffy bunny. The dangerous toy said, "Don't be scared, I just want to play and be friends." + +Lily thought for a moment and decided to give the toy a chance. They played together all day and had so much fun. They ran, jumped, and even danced. At the end of the day, Lily let out a big yawn. She was tired but happy to have a new friend. The dangerous toy wasn't so scary after all. +One day, a little boy named Tim saw snow outside. He was very happy. He put on his warm clothes and ran outside to play. He made a big snowman with a hat and a big smile. Tim was grateful for the snow because it made his day fun. + +Tim's friend, Sue, came to play too. Sue looked at the snowman and said, "I worry that the snowman will be cold." Tim thought for a moment and said, "Let's give him a scarf to keep him warm!" They found a long, red scarf and wrapped it around the snowman's neck. + +Now, the snowman was warm and happy. Tim and Sue played in the snow all day. They were grateful for the fun time they had together. At the end of the day, they said goodbye to the snowman and went home, knowing they would play again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little gray cat. The cat liked to play with shapes. One day, the cat found a big box. The box had many shapes inside. The cat was very happy. + +The cat wanted to print the shapes. It found a small paper and a pencil. The cat put the shapes on the paper. It traced around the shapes with the pencil. The shapes were on the paper now. + +The cat showed the paper to its friends. The friends liked the shapes too. They all played with the shapes and printed more papers. They had a fun day with the gray cat and the shapes. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to help her mom. Her mom was making coffee in the kitchen. Lily said, "Mom, can I come and help you?" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, you can come and help me." + +Lily came to the kitchen and saw the coffee. She wanted to pour it into a cup for her mom. But, oh no! Lily spilled the coffee on the floor. She felt embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry, Mom." + +Her mom was not mad. She said, "It's okay, Lily. We all make mistakes. Let's clean it up together." They cleaned the coffee and Lily felt better. She was happy that she could help her mom, even if it was just a little bit. +Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy bug. The bug had many legs and liked to crawl all over the place. One day, the bug decided to go on an adventure. + +The bug crawled and crawled until it found a big navy toy boat. The boat was in a small pond. The bug thought it would be fun to crawl on the boat and go for a ride. + +The hairy bug crawled onto the navy boat and began to float around the pond. It had so much fun on its adventure. When the boat ride was over, the bug crawled back home to tell all its bug friends about its amazing day. +Once, there was a lazy cat named Tom. He did not like to do any work. Tom had a plan to make his friend, the dog named Max, do all his work. Tom wanted to teach Max how to clean his house and catch mice for him. + +One day, Tom went to Max and said, “I have a fun game for us to play! I will teach you how to clean my house and catch mice. It will be so much fun!†Max was very excited and agreed to play the game. Tom started to teach Max, and Max did all the hard work while Tom just watched. + +After a few days, Max was very tired from doing all the work. He did not want to play the game anymore. Max decided to stop helping Tom. Tom's house became very dirty again, and the mice came back. Tom was sad and realized that being lazy was not a good idea. +Once upon a time, there was a big, orange cat named Tim. Tim lived near a mall. One day, Tim wanted to go to the mall to buy a toy. + +At the mall, Tim met a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she could not find her mom. Tim wanted to help Sue. He said, "Don't be sad. I will help you find your mom." + +Tim and Sue looked for Sue's mom together. They looked in the toy store, the food place, and the clothes shop. Tim would encourage Sue by saying, "We will find her soon, don't worry." + +Finally, they found Sue's mom in the book store. Sue was very happy and thanked Tim for his help. Tim was happy too. Sue's mom bought Tim a toy as a thank you gift. They all went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a normal boy who loved to play with his friends. One day, Tim and his friends were playing near a big hill. They saw a small bug trying to step up the hill. The bug was very small and the hill was very big. The bug tried and tried, but it could not go up the hill. + +Tim wanted to help the bug, so he picked it up and put it on his shoulder. Tim and the bug stepped up the hill together. It was hard work, but they did it! When they reached the top, the bug was very happy. Tim was happy too, because he helped a friend. + +The moral of the story is that when we help others, we feel good inside. Even if it's just a small bug, we can make a big difference in their life. So, always be kind and help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a restless mule named Max. Max lived on a farm with many other animals. Max liked to run and play all day, but sometimes he made a mess. + +One day, Max was playing in the barn. He saw a big bag of seeds for the farmer to plant in the field. Max was so excited that he kicked the bag, and the seeds scatter everywhere. The other animals saw the mess and were sad. + +The farmer came and saw the scattered seeds. He was not happy. Max felt bad for making the mess. The farmer told Max that it is important to be careful and not make a mess. Max learned that being restless can cause problems. From that day on, Max tried to be more careful and not scatter things around. The other animals were happy, and Max was a better friend. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable blue automobile. It loved to go on trips with its family. The family was very happy to have the automobile because it always took them where they wanted to go. + +One day, the family decided to go on a trip to the park. They packed their bags and put them in the automobile. When they got to the park, they began to unpack their bags. They took out a ball, a blanket, and some food for a picnic. + +The family played and ate together, having a great time. The dependable automobile waited for them, ready to take them home when they were done. At the end of the day, the family got back in the automobile, and it took them safely home. They were all very happy and couldn't wait for their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia had a pretty brown dress that she loved to wear. She wore it every day because it made her feel like a princess. + +One day, Mia was playing in the park when she met a new friend. Her friend's name was Lily. Lily saw Mia's brown dress and it reminded her of her own dress at home. Lily asked Mia if they could play dress up together. + +Mia and Lily went to Lily's house and put on their favorite dresses. They played and danced all day long. Mia's brown dress reminded them of a princess, and they had lots of fun pretending to be in a castle. At the end of the day, they were both very happy to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful cat named Whiskers. Yesterday, Whiskers went to play with his friend, Bunny. They liked to play in the soft green grass and chase each other under the big blue sky. + +As they played, Whiskers said to Bunny, "You are my best friend!" Bunny smiled and said, "You are my best friend, too!" They were very happy. + +When it was time to go home, Whiskers gave Bunny a big kiss on the cheek. They said goodbye and went back to their homes. They knew they would play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little dog named Spot. Spot had a toy whip that he loved to play with. He would run and jump, and swing the whip around in the air. Spot and his whip were best friends. + +One day, Spot left his whip outside in the rain. The rain made the whip wet, and soon it started to rot. Spot was very sad. He missed playing with his whip and didn't know what to do. + +Spot's mom saw how sad he was and had an idea. She took the old, rotten whip and fixed it with some new, strong string. Spot was so happy to have his whip back. He played with it all day long, and they were best friends again. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. Sue was a bit careless. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She had her purse with her. It had her toy phone and a snack inside. + +Sue played with her friends on the swings and the slide. They had lots of fun. But Sue was so excited that she forgot about her purse. She left it on a bench near the swings. + +Later, when it was time to go home, Sue realized her purse was gone. She was sad and worried. Her friends helped her look for it. They found it on the bench where she left it. Sue was so happy and thanked her friends. She promised to be more careful next time. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty blouse that she loved to wear. One day, she decided to go outside and play with her friends. + +While playing, Lily saw a small dog. The dog was trembling because it was cold outside. Lily felt sad for the dog and wanted to help. She thought of a plan to make the dog feel warm. + +Lily took off her blouse and put it on the dog. The dog was very patient as Lily dressed it. The dog stopped trembling and wagged its tail. Lily felt happy that she could help her new friend. They played together all day and became best friends. +One day, a little girl named Sally found a pretty bracelet on the ground. She picked it up and put it on her wrist. The bracelet was very pretty and made her feel gifted. She smiled and danced around, showing off her new bracelet to her friends. + +Sally's friend, Timmy, saw the bracelet and wanted it too. He asked Sally if he could have it, but Sally said no. Timmy felt sad and let out a big sigh. He wished he could find a pretty bracelet like Sally's. + +The next day, Sally and Timmy went to the park together. They played on the swings and in the sandbox. As they were leaving, Timmy found another pretty bracelet on the ground! He picked it up and put it on his wrist. Now both Sally and Timmy had pretty bracelets and they felt gifted. They both smiled and danced around, showing off their bracelets to everyone they met. +Once upon a time, in a small house, a little girl named Amy lived with her mom and dad. They had a modern kitchen with a big fridge. Amy loved to help her mom cook. + +One sunny day, Amy's mom said, "Amy, can you please get a lemon from the fridge?" Amy opened the fridge and took out a big, yellow lemon. Her mom permitted her to cut it in half with a safe, plastic knife. + +Amy squeezed the lemon into a bowl. Her mom mixed it with water and sugar to make lemonade. They poured the lemonade into cups and went outside to share it with their friends. Everyone loved the sweet, cold drink on such a hot day. And Amy was so proud to help make it. +One day, a grumpy cat named Max saw a missile toy on a high shelf. Max wanted to play with the missile toy, but it was too high for him to reach. Max was sad and asked his friend, a bird named Polly, for help. + +"Please, Polly, can you help me get the missile toy?" Max asked. Polly saw how sad Max was and wanted to help. She flew up to the shelf and picked up the missile toy with her beak. Then, Polly flew back down and gave the missile toy to Max. + +Max was so happy to have the missile toy. He played with it all day long. Polly watched Max play and was happy that she could help her friend. Max was not grumpy anymore, and they both played together with the missile toy. They had a fun day and became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She had a very nice aunt who lived in a different house. Sue loved to visit her aunt because she always had fun there. + +One day, Sue's aunt wanted to test a new game. Sue was very excited to play. The game had many colors and shapes. Sue's aunt showed her how to play, and they had a great time. + +As the day went on, Sue and her aunt played more games. They laughed and smiled a lot. When it was time for Sue to go home, she gave her aunt a big hug. Sue was very happy she had a different and fun day with her aunt. +Once upon a time, there was a large dog named Tom. Tom was very friendly and loved to play with his friends. One day, Tom saw a pen on the ground. He did not know what it was, so he picked it up with his mouth. + +Tom wanted to show his friends the pen, but he did not know where they were. He began to think very hard. He thought about where his friends might be. He thought they might be at the park, so he went there to look for them. + +When Tom got to the park, he found his friends playing with a ball. He showed them the pen and they all looked at it. One of his friends said, "We should give the pen back to its owner." Tom agreed, and they all went around the park asking people if the pen was theirs. Finally, they found the owner and gave the pen back. The owner was very happy and thanked Tom and his friends. The moral of the story is that it is good to think before you act and always do the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big, red arrow. This arrow was not real, it was a fake arrow. Tim loved to play with his fake arrow all day with his friends. + +One day, Tim and his friends were playing with the fake arrow in the park. They were running and laughing, having so much fun. Then, they got very tired from all the playing. Tim said, "Let's take a nap under the big tree." + +So, Tim and his friends lay down under the big tree and took a nap. While they were napping, a squirrel came and took the fake arrow. The squirrel thought it would be a fun toy to play with. + +When Tim and his friends woke up from their nap, they saw the squirrel playing with the fake arrow. They laughed and clapped their hands. Tim said, "Let's share the arrow with the squirrel." And so, they all played together with the fake arrow, making new friends and having a great day. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy ladder. He loved to play with his ladder all day. One day, the wind was harsh and blew his ladder away. Tim was sad and started to cry. + +Tim's mom saw him crying and asked him a question. "Why are you crying, Tim?" Tim said, "My ladder is gone. The wind took it." Tim's mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we will find your ladder." + +Tim and his mom went outside to look for the ladder. They looked near the trees and by the flowers. Finally, they found the ladder behind a big rock. Tim was so happy to have his ladder back. He hugged his mom and said, "Thank you for helping me find my ladder." From that day on, Tim always kept his ladder safe inside his house when the wind was harsh. +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the market with her mom. They saw many things to buy like apples, bananas, and toys. Lucy saw a toy she didn't know. It was an unknown toy. It was a long stick with a round thing on both ends. She asked her mom, "What is this?" + +Her mom said, "That is a balance toy. You put it on the ground and try to walk on it without falling off." Lucy wanted to try it, so her mom bought it for her. + +At home, Lucy put the balance toy on the grass. She tried to walk on it, but it was hard. She fell off many times. But she didn't give up. She kept trying and soon, she could walk on it without falling. She was so happy and showed her mom. Her mom was proud of her for not giving up. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. He lived in the big sea near the shore. One day, Fin saw a clear, shiny rock on the shore. He wanted to show his friend, Sam the crab. + +Fin swam to the shore and called out, "Sam, come see this clear rock I found!" Sam came out from under a rock and saw the shiny rock. "Wow, that's so pretty!" said Sam. + +Fin and Sam wanted to supply their other friends with clear rocks too. They looked all around the shore and found many more shiny rocks. They gave them to their friends, and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toy train. He would push the train around the room and make fun noises. One day, Tim's big sister, Sue, came into the room and kicked the train. The train broke into pieces, and Tim was very sad. + +Tim wanted to fix his train, but he didn't know how. He asked his mom for help. She looked at the broken train and told Tim that she would try to help him. Tim and his mom worked together to put the train back together. + +After a while, the train was fixed! Tim was very happy, and he thanked his mom for helping him. Sue saw how sad Tim was when the train was broken, and she said she was sorry for kicking it. Tim forgave her, and they played together with the train. From that day on, Sue was more careful with Tim's toys, and they had lots of fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a long, long snake. This snake loved to eat spaghetti. Every day, he went to the big tree to find some spaghetti to eat. + +One day, the snake could not find any spaghetti. He was very sad. He looked everywhere, but he could not find any spaghetti. The snake wanted to restore his happiness by finding his favorite food. + +The snake asked his friends, the bird and the squirrel, to help him find the spaghetti. They looked high and low, and finally found the spaghetti hidden under some leaves. The snake was so happy to have his spaghetti back. He shared it with his friends, and they all had a big spaghetti party under the big tree. +Once upon a time, there was a small cat named Kitty. Kitty loved to play all day with her ball. One day, Kitty started to feel sick. She felt very sleepy and did not want to play with her ball. + +Kitty's mom saw that she was not feeling well. She went to get some medicine to help Kitty feel better. She told Kitty, "Drink this and you will feel better soon." Kitty did not like the taste, but she drank it all. + +After Kitty drank the medicine, she went to sleep. When she woke up, she felt much better. She was so happy that she could play with her ball again. Kitty's mom was happy too, and they played together until the sun went down. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big piece of iron. He thought it was very cool and wanted to show it to his friend, Sam. So, he took the iron and went to Sam's house. + +When Tim showed the iron to Sam, Sam said, "That's stupid! It's just a piece of old iron. It will rot soon." Tim felt sad, but he still liked the iron. He said, "I don't care. I think it's nice." + +After a few days, the iron started to rot. Tim was sad, but he remembered what Sam said. He thought, "Maybe Sam was right. It was stupid to like the iron." Tim went to Sam and said, "You were right. The iron was stupid. I'm sorry I didn't listen." + +Sam smiled and said, "It's okay. We all make mistakes. The important thing is to learn from them." Tim and Sam played together and had fun. From that day on, Tim learned to listen to his friends and not to be sad about small things. The moral of the story is to listen to others and learn from our mistakes. +One day, a pale musician went to the park. He took his big drum with him. He wanted to play music for all the kids. He sat down under a big tree and began to play. + +A little girl named Lucy heard the music. She ran to the musician and said, "Hello! I like your music. Can I dance to it?" The musician smiled and said, "Of course! Dance all you want." + +Lucy danced and danced as the pale musician played his drum. More kids came to dance too. They all had so much fun. The musician was happy to make the kids smile with his music. +One day, a boy named Tom went to play outside. He saw a light, shiny thing in the grass. Tom picked it up and saw that it was glue. He wanted to find something to stick with the glue. + +Tom searched under a big tree. He found a pretty leaf and a small rock. He wanted to stick them together. Tom said, "Leaf, meet rock. You will be friends now." + +Tom put glue on the leaf and pressed it on the rock. The leaf and rock stuck together. Tom was happy. He showed his new friends to his mom. She smiled and said, "Good job, Tom. You made a nice art piece." +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. One day, Benny ate a bad carrot and got a tummy ache. His mommy gave him some medicine to heal his tummy. + +After a few days, Benny felt better and wanted to go outside to play. But first, he needed to clean his fur. He hopped into the bathtub and his mommy helped him clean his fur with soap and water. + +Benny felt so happy and clean after his bath. He ran outside to play with his friends and ate some more yummy carrots. From that day on, Benny made sure to only eat good and clean carrots so he wouldn't get a tummy ache again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she saw a spark on the ground and picked it up. She didn't know what it was, so she asked her mommy. + +"What's this?" Lily asked, holding up the spark. + +"I don't know, it's unknown to me too," her mommy replied. + +Lily repeated the question, "What is it?" + +"It might be a piece of metal," her mommy said. + +Lily looked at the spark again and said, "It's so shiny!" She played with it for a while, but then decided to put it back where she found it. She didn't want to take something that was unknown to her. From that day on, Lily always looked for new things to discover in the park. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. It was a sunny day and they were having fun on the swings. Suddenly, Lily saw a bird flying in the sky. She pointed and said, "Look, Mommy! Bird fly!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. That's a bird. It can fly high in the sky." + +Lily was happy and started to dance. She loved music and her favorite was jazz. She said, "Mommy, I want to listen to jazz music!" + +Mommy took out her phone and played some jazz music. Lily started to move her body and sing along. + +After a while, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily said, "Mommy, it's wet outside. Let's go home." + +Mommy agreed and they ran back to their house. They were wet from the rain, but they were happy to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mommy said to him, "Timmy, it's time to take a bath." Timmy replied, "But mommy, I'm not dirty!" + +Mommy said, "It's important to bathe every day so we can stay clean and healthy." Timmy reluctantly got into the bathtub and started splashing around. + +After his bath, Timmy's mommy made him some popcorn. Timmy was curious about how popcorn was made, so mommy explained to him that popcorn is made when the kernels get hot and pop open. + +Timmy was amazed and said, "Wow, that's so cool! Can we make popcorn together next time?" Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, my curious little boy." +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree was very tall and had lots of leaves. One day, a little girl came to the forest and saw the tree. She thought the tree was very pretty and wanted to climb it. + +But the little girl didn't know how to climb the tree, so she asked a kind man to teach her. The man was very thoughtful and showed her how to climb the tree safely. The little girl was very happy and climbed the tree all the way to the top. + +From the top of the tree, the little girl could see all the animals in the forest. She saw birds flying and squirrels jumping from tree to tree. She was so happy that the thoughtful man had taught her how to climb the tree. And she knew that she would always remember this special day in the forest. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys all day long. But one day, Timmy's mom asked him to clean up his toys. Timmy didn't want to clean up his toys, he wanted to keep playing. + +His mom insisted that he needed to clean up his toys before he could play again. Timmy was confused and didn't understand why he had to clean up. But his mom explained that it was important to keep things tidy so they wouldn't get lost or broken. + +Timmy learned that sometimes, even if he didn't want to do something, it was important to listen to others and do what they say. He felt proud when he finished cleaning up his toys and his mom praised him for being such a good listener. From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his toys clean and tidy all the time. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy was always hungry and he needed food to eat. He asked his friend, the bird, "Can you supply me some food?" The bird replied, "I can't give you food, but I know where you can find some." + +Timmy followed the bird's directions and found a big piece of cheese. But there was a trap near the cheese. Timmy was persistent and tried to get the cheese without getting caught in the trap. But he accidentally stepped on it and got stuck. + +He cried for help and the bird came to save him. The bird said, "I told you to be careful of traps, Timmy. But don't worry, I'll help you out." The bird used its beak to open the trap and Timmy was free. Timmy thanked the bird and learned to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with a rich family. Lily loved to play with her toys on the floor. One day, Lily went outside to play with her friends. It was very cold outside and Lily began to shiver. She ran back inside the house to warm up. When she got inside, she saw her mom and dad sitting on the couch. They gave her a big hug and a warm blanket to wrap around her. Lily felt much better and continued to play on the floor with her toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide and seek with her friends. One day, she hid behind a big tree and peeked out to see if her friends were coming. Suddenly, she felt a little hand on her shoulder! It was her friend, Emma. + +Lily was so surprised that she let out a big giggle. Emma had found her hiding spot! Lily thought it was so impressive that Emma found her so quickly. They continued to play the game and Lily tried to find a good hiding spot too. + +After a while, Lily's mom called her inside for dinner. She told Emma that they could play again tomorrow. As Lily walked away, she thought about how much fun she had peeking out from behind the tree and how impressive Emma was at finding her. She couldn't wait to play again tomorrow! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she found a little nail on the ground. She picked it up and thought it would be fun to play with it. + +Lily's mom warned her that the nail was sharp and could hurt her, but Lily was too excited to listen. She played with the nail all day, pretending it was a sword and a magic wand. + +That night, Lily went to bed with the nail still in her hand. In the middle of the night, she accidentally scratched herself with the nail. It hurt so much that she started to cry. + +From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and be careful with sharp things. She never played with a nail again. +Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant was walking around looking for food when it saw a big piece of candy. The ant wanted to eat the candy, but it was too big for the ant to carry. + +Just then, a big boy saw the ant and the candy. The boy wanted to eat the candy too, so he tried to take it from the ant. But the ant resisted and held onto the candy with all its might. + +The boy was surprised by the ant's strength. He thought the ant was brilliant for being so strong. In the end, the boy decided to let the ant keep the candy and went to find his own sweet treat. The ant was happy and went back to its home with the brilliant candy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a penguin named Pingu. Pingu was feeling frustrated because he had no friends to play with. He would waddle around the icy land all by himself. + +One day, Pingu saw a group of penguins playing together. He wanted to join in so he waddled over to them and said, "Can I play too?" The other penguins looked at him and said, "Of course, you can join us!" + +Pingu was so happy to have made new friends. They played games, slid down the ice and even had fish for lunch. From that day on, Pingu was never alone again. He had a group of friends to play with and he was no longer frustrated. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play fetch with his owner, Tim. One day, Tim asked Spot to deliver a ball to his friend, Jake. Spot was very obedient and always did what Tim asked. So, he happily ran to Jake's house with the ball in his mouth. + +But when Spot arrived, he saw that Jake had a big bone in his mouth. Spot wanted the bone, but he knew it wasn't his. He asked Jake if he could have the bone, but Jake said no. Spot was sad and went back to Tim's house with the ball. + +When Tim saw that Spot didn't deliver the ball to Jake, he asked Spot why. Spot told Tim about the bone and how he wanted it. Tim asked Spot a question, "Is it okay to take something that isn't yours?" Spot thought about it and realized that it wasn't okay. He apologized to Tim and promised to be obedient in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a king who had a crown. The crown was very shiny and it made the king happy. But one day, a bad man came and took the crown away. The king was very sad and he started to suffer. He wanted his crown back! + +The king sent his brave knight to find the crown. The knight searched far and wide, but he couldn't find it. He was getting tired and wanted to give up. But then, he saw the bad man wearing the crown! The knight fought the bad man and took the crown back to the king. + +The king was so happy to have his crown back. He put it on his head and smiled. He wasn't suffering anymore. The knight was tired, but he was also happy to have helped the king. From that day on, the king made sure to keep his crown safe so no one could take it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety had a bright yellow feather and loved to sing. One day, Tweety wanted to go on an adventure and see the world. But Tweety needed a passport to leave his home. + +Tweety asked his friend, a wise old owl, how to get a passport. The owl said, "You need to go to the government office and fill out some papers." Tweety was scared, but he was brave and determined to get his passport. + +Finally, Tweety got his passport, but on his way home, he saw a big cat. Tweety was afraid, but he knew he had to escape. So, Tweety flew away as fast as he could, feeling proud of himself for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, his mom bought him a big bag of candy. Timmy was so happy and ate all the candy at once. But then, his tummy started to hurt and he felt sick. His mom told him that too much candy can spoil your tummy. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to only eat a little bit of candy at a time so he wouldn't get sick again. And then, he went back to watching his favorite cartoon, feeling fit as a fiddle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she went to the park to play with her bucket and shovel. She dug and dug until she found a shiny rock. She was so happy! + +Suddenly, she saw a boy staring at her. He had a sad face. Lily wondered why he was sad. She went up to him and gave him her shiny rock. The boy was so happy! He smiled and thanked her. + +Lily learned that sometimes when we share with others, it can make them happy too. From that day on, Lily always shared her toys with others and made new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to walk outside and explore the world. One day, Tim saw a cute little puppy with spikey fur. The puppy was tired and laying on the ground. + +Tim asked the puppy, "Why are you so tired?" + +The puppy replied, "I walked too much today and my little legs are tired." + +Tim felt sad for the puppy, so he picked him up and carried him home. Tim's mom saw the puppy and said, "He is so cute! Can we keep him?" + +Tim replied, "Yes, please! He needs a home and I want to take care of him." + +From that day on, Tim and his new puppy would walk together every day. The puppy's spikey fur would bounce up and down as they walked, and Tim was never tired because he had his new best friend by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toy jet. She would fly it around the room and make whooshing sounds. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys, but Lily didn't want to quit playing with her jet. + +Lily's mom warned her that if she didn't clean up, her toys would get lost in the mess. But Lily thought her mom was being crazy and continued to play with her jet. + +The next day, Lily couldn't find her jet anywhere. She looked under the bed and in the closet, but it was nowhere to be found. She realized that her mom was right and that she should have listened to her. + +From that day on, Lily always listened to her mom and cleaned up her toys when she was asked. She learned that sometimes it's important to quit playing and take care of responsibilities. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot liked to play outside in the wild. One day, Spot was thirsty and went to drink from the faucet. But the faucet was broken and water was spraying everywhere! Spot didn't know what to do. + +Just then, a kind girl came by and saw Spot in trouble. She knew what to do - she went to rescue Spot! She turned off the faucet and gave Spot some water to drink. Spot was so happy and grateful to the girl. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help others when they are in trouble. Even if it's just turning off a faucet, you can make a big difference in someone's day! +Once upon a time, there was a little lamb named Lily. She had soft white wool that kept her warm. One day, Lily met a big fierce wolf. The wolf said, "I am going to eat you up!" + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she had an idea. She said, "Wait, Mr. Wolf! Don't eat me yet. Let's play a game of freeze tag first!" + +The wolf agreed and they started playing. Lily was very fast, but the wolf was fierce and almost caught her. Just as he was about to tag her, Lily froze in place. The wolf was confused and asked, "Why did you freeze?" + +Lily replied, "That's how you play freeze tag. You have to freeze when someone almost tags you." The wolf thought it was a fun game and decided not to eat Lily after all. From that day on, they became friends and played freeze tag together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she found a big structure in the park. It was different from anything she had ever seen before. + +Lily climbed up the structure and looked around. She saw a man walking by who had a frown on his face. She asked him why he was frowning and he told her he had lost his keys. Lily offered to help him look for them. + +Together, they searched all around the structure and eventually found the keys. The man was so happy and thanked Lily for her help. She smiled and felt proud of herself for doing a good deed. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others and make them smile instead of frown. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute teddy bear that she loved to play with every day. One night, Lily went to bed with her teddy bear and covered herself with a sheet. Suddenly, her teddy bear disappeared! + +Lily woke up and started crying. Her mom came into the room and asked her what was wrong. "My teddy bear disappeared!" Lily said. Her mom looked under the bed and found the teddy bear. "Don't worry, Lily. Your teddy bear is here," her mom said. + +Lily hugged her teddy bear and smiled. "Thank you, mommy," she said. Lily went back to sleep with her teddy bear and the sheet. She dreamed about playing with her cute teddy bear all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She was very selfish and only cared about herself. She had a big castle and many servants to do everything for her. One day, she went on a walk in the forest and saw a poor family. They had no food to eat and were very sad. + +The queen didn't care and just walked away. Later that night, a big storm came and the queen's castle was destroyed. She had nowhere to go and no one to help her. She realized that being selfish was not good and that she should have helped the poor family. But it was too late. + +The moral of the story is that we should always help others and not be selfish. Because one day, we might need help ourselves and no one will be there for us. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to swim in the pool. His mom bought him a new floatie to use in the pool. Timmy was very happy and excited to use it. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to use Timmy's new floatie but Timmy said no. Billy got mad and started to push Timmy. Timmy didn't like that and told Billy to stop. + +Billy didn't listen and kept pushing Timmy. Timmy got upset and ran away. He went to his mom and told her what happened. His mom talked to Billy and told him to be nice to Timmy. Billy said sorry and they all played together in the pool with the new floatie. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a happy musician. He loved to play his guitar and sing songs. His guitar would shine in the sun and his songs made everyone smile. + +One day, a nosy rabbit came to listen to the musician play. The rabbit wanted to know all about the musician and his guitar. The musician told the rabbit about his guitar and how it would shine in the sun. + +The rabbit loved the music so much that he danced and hopped around. The musician was happy to see the rabbit enjoying his songs. From that day on, the musician played his guitar every day and the nosy rabbit would always come to listen and dance. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Spot saw a puddle of oil on the ground. He knew it was dangerous, so he ran to tell his friends. Spot said, "We need to cover the oil so no one gets hurt." + +His friends were scared, but Spot was brave. Together, they found some big leaves to cover the oil. They worked together and soon the oil was gone. Everyone was safe again. Spot felt proud of himself for being so brave and helping his friends. From that day on, Spot knew he could do anything if he was brave and had good friends to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the warm sunshine. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but Lily wanted to play a game. + +They decided to race to the big tree at the end of the park. Lily ran as fast as she could and she won the race! She was so happy and her friends cheered for her. From then on, Lily knew that she could do anything she set her mind to. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to drink coffee with her mommy every morning. One day, they went to a coffee shop where it was very noisy. "Mommy, it's too noisy here," said Lily. "I know, sweetie," replied her mommy. "Let's count how many people are here." They started counting and soon they forgot about the noise. They counted up to ten and Lily was very happy. "We counted to ten, mommy!" she exclaimed. They finished their coffee and went home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was very hungry and wanted to eat his dinner. But his house was too small for his large body. He wanted to go to his friend's house to eat, but his friend didn't permit him. + +The bear was sad and didn't know what to do. He thought about eating outside, but it was too cold. Suddenly, he saw a big tree with a large hole in it. The bear thought it was a perfect place to eat his dinner. + +He went inside the tree and sat down. He took out his dinner and started to eat. It was very delicious! The bear was happy that he found a place to eat his dinner. From that day on, he always ate his dinner in the large hole in the tree. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars, but he didn't like to share them with his little sister, Lily. One day, Lily wanted to play with Timmy's favorite red car, but Timmy said no and took it away. + +Lily felt sad and started to cry. Timmy felt bad and wanted to make her feel better, so he decided to make her a model car out of clay. He worked hard on it, shaping and molding it until it looked just like the red car he wouldn't share. + +But then, disaster struck. The sun got too hot and the clay started to melt in Timmy's hands. He tried to save it, but it was too late. The model car was ruined and Lily was still sad. + +Timmy felt even worse, but then he had an idea. He went inside and got a dark, shiny toy car that he didn't play with anymore. He gave it to Lily and said, "I'm sorry for not sharing. Here, you can have this one." Lily smiled and hugged her big brother. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a musician who loved to play music. He played his guitar every day and sang songs that made people happy. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and found a hidden treasure. He was so happy that he started to dance and twist around. The treasure was a shiny gold coin that he could use to buy more instruments. From that day on, he played even more beautiful music and everyone loved to listen to him. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved flowers and would always pick them from her garden. One day, she saw a scary bug on a flower. She wanted to pick the flower, but she was scared of the bug. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl appeared and said, "Lily, don't be scared of the bug. It won't bite you. It's just trying to protect the flower. The flower needs the bug to survive." + +Lily realized that the bug was helping the flower, and she shouldn't be scared of it. From that day on, she never judged something as scary without knowing its purpose. She learned that everyone has a purpose in this world, even if it seems scary at first. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a great idea to make a silver necklace for her mommy's birthday. She went to her daddy and said, "Daddy, can we make a silver necklace for mommy's birthday?" + +Daddy said, "That's a great idea, Lily! Let's go to the store and buy some silver beads." + +They went to the store and bought the silver beads. When they got home, they sat at the table and started to make the necklace. Lily said, "Look, Daddy! I can rock the beads back and forth." + +Daddy smiled and said, "You're doing a great job, Lily! Mommy will love her new necklace." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a doll named Rosie that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She put Rosie on the bench while she played on the swings. + +When Lily came back to the bench, she saw that Rosie was gone. She looked around but couldn't find her. She started to cry and a kind lady asked her what was wrong. + +Lily said, "My doll Rosie is gone. She belongs to me and she's not available for anyone else to play with." The lady helped Lily look for Rosie and they found her under a tree. Lily was so happy to have her doll back and thanked the lady for helping her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance. One day, she saw a big building with a sign that said "opera". She asked her mom, "What's an opera?" Her mom said, "It's a place where people sing stories." Lily was excited and wanted to go inside. + +When they went inside, the room was empty. Lily asked, "Where are the people?" Her mom said, "They will come later. Let's fill our tummies with some snacks first." They went to a little café and ate some cookies. + +After they finished, Lily's mom got worried. She said, "We need to go home now. It's getting late." Lily said, "But I want to sing a story too!" Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, let's go home and you can sing for me." When they got home, Lily sang a beautiful song about a princess and a dragon. Her mom clapped and said, "You should sing at the opera someday!" Lily smiled and said, "I will!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jump and play all day. One day, she went to visit her grandma who had an unusual chess set. Lily had never seen anything like it before. The pieces were all different colors and shapes. Her grandma taught her how to play chess and they had so much fun together. + +After playing for a while, Lily got up to jump around the room. She accidentally knocked over the chess set and all the pieces went flying! Her grandma wasn't upset though, she just laughed and said accidents happen. They spent the rest of the day picking up the pieces and playing with them like they were toys. From that day on, Lily loved playing chess with her grandma and would always remember the unusual chess set. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy boy named Timmy. Timmy had a cane to help him walk. One day, Timmy wanted to go to the park to play with his friends. He started to walk but he tripped and fell down. His cane went flying and he couldn't get up. + +Timmy's friends saw him fall and they came to help him. They picked up his cane and helped him stand up. Timmy was happy to see his friends but sad that he fell. He wanted to go to the park but he was scared he would fall again. + +His friends encouraged him and said they would help him walk to the park. Timmy felt better and started to walk with his friends. They went slowly and carefully but they made it to the park. Timmy was happy to play with his friends and he was grateful for their help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures in the woods near her house. One day, she found a bush with lots of red berries on it. They looked so yummy, she picked some and ate them. They were the most delicious berries she had ever tasted! + +Lily wanted to show her mommy the berries, so she ran back home. When she got there, she saw her mommy reading a book. Lily asked if she could read the book too. Her mommy said yes and they read together. + +After they finished reading, Lily showed her mommy the berries. Her mommy said they were unique because they were a special kind of berry that only grew in that part of the woods. From then on, Lily and her mommy went on many adventures together, always looking for unique things to discover. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to ride the elevator because it went up and down. She would push the buttons and watch the numbers change. + +One day, Lily accidentally bumped into a boy while riding the elevator. She said "sorry" to him and he smiled. They started talking and became friends. They both enjoyed riding the elevator together. + +Every day, Lily looked forward to riding the elevator with her new friend. She was happy to have met him and enjoyed spending time with him. From that day on, they rode the elevator together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Tim's mom told him that he needed to wear a helmet when he rode his bike. Tim didn't like the helmet because it made him hot and itchy. But his mom said he had to wear it to be safe. + +Tim didn't want to accept the helmet, but he knew his mom was right. He put on the helmet and rode his bike around the block. He felt a little silly at first, but he soon realized that the helmet made him feel more enthusiastic about riding his bike. He felt safer and more confident. + +Later that day, Tim's mom took him to the store to get a new toy. The toy store worker asked Tim's mom for her license before they could buy the toy. Tim didn't know what a license was, but he saw that his mom had one. She showed it to the worker and they were able to buy the toy. + +Tim learned that sometimes we have to accept things we don't like or understand, like wearing a helmet or showing a license. But in the end, it's important to be safe and follow the rules. And being enthusiastic about it can make it more fun too! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat at the table with his family. He liked to sit in his chair and use his fork and spoon to eat his food. One day, Timmy's sister spilled her milk on the table. Timmy got upset and said, "I hate when the table gets messy!" + +His mom said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can clean it up with a fine cloth." + +Timmy's dad got the cloth and they wiped the table clean. Timmy was happy again and said, "Thanks, Mom and Dad. Now we can eat at the table again!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat ice cream from a big bowl. One day, she went to the ice cream shop with her mom. + +Lily said to the lady, "I want a big bowl of ice cream, please." + +The lady smiled and said, "What flavor would you like to order?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I want strawberry, please." + +The lady scooped a big, heavy bowl of strawberry ice cream and gave it to Lily. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, it looks yummy!" + +Lily and her mom sat down and enjoyed their ice cream together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink dress and play outside. One day, she went to the park to swing. When she got there, she met a boy named Max. Max was also wearing a pink shirt. + +"Hi, my name is Max," he said. + +"Hi, I'm Lily," she replied. + +They played together for a while, but then Lily noticed that her buckle on her shoe was broken. She didn't know how to fix it. + +Max saw that Lily was upset and asked her what was wrong. She showed him her broken buckle. + +"Don't worry," Max said. "I can help you fix it." + +So, Max fixed Lily's buckle and they continued to play together. They had so much fun that they didn't want to leave the park. But then, Lily's mom called out to her that it was time to go home. + +Lily said goodbye to Max and thanked him for helping her. She was happy to have met a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat mint candy, especially the ones that were cold. One day, she found a special mint candy that was glowing in the dark. + +Lily was so excited to eat the glowing mint candy, but her mom told her to wait until after dinner. Lily was sad, but she knew she had to listen to her mom. + +After dinner, Lily's mom surprised her by giving her the glowing mint candy. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. Suddenly, her mouth started to glow too! + +Lily was amazed and couldn't stop smiling. She went to bed that night with a big grin on her face, dreaming about all the magical things that could happen with her glowing mint candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go fishing with her grandpa. One day, they went to the lake early in the morning. Grandpa gave Lily a rod to use. It was big and heavy, but Lily held it tight. + +Lily sat and waited for a long time, but nothing happened. She was getting bored. Suddenly, her grandpa's phone rang. He answered it and talked for a while. When he hung up, he said, "We have to go home now, Lily. Your grandma is sick." + +Lily was sad because she didn't catch any fish, but she knew her grandma needed them. As they walked back to the car, Lily saw something shiny on the ground. It was a ring! She picked it up and showed it to her grandpa. He said, "Wow, Lily! You're a lucky girl. Let's go show your grandma." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was her birthday and she was very excited. She wanted to have a big cake and lots of presents. + +Lily's mom asked her, "What do you want for your birthday, Lily?" + +"I want a pink dress and a big cake!" Lily replied. + +As they were walking to the store, Lily slipped on a deep puddle. "Oh no!" she cried. But her mom helped her up and they continued on their way. Finally, they arrived at the store and Lily got her pink dress and a big cake with lots of candles. She was so happy and had a wonderful birthday party with all her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her loyal dog, Max. They played fetch and ran around until it started to rain. + +"Oh no, it's raining!" said Lily, looking up at the sky. + +Max barked and ran under a tree to stay dry. Lily followed him and they both sat under the tree, watching the rain fall. + +"I don't like the rain," said Lily. + +Max barked again and nudged Lily's hand. She looked down and saw that Max had found a cauliflower on the ground. + +"Wow, Max! That's a big cauliflower!" said Lily, picking it up. + +Max wagged his tail happily as they waited for the rain to stop. When it finally did, they went home together, Lily holding the cauliflower tightly in her arms. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with blocks and build tall structures. One day, she was playing with her blocks outside when her friend Timmy came over. + +"Wow, Lily! That's an interesting tower you're making!" Timmy exclaimed. + +"Thanks, Timmy! I want to keep building it higher," Lily replied. + +But just as she added the final block to the top, a strong gust of wind knocked the tower over. Lily and Timmy watched as the blocks tumbled down and the structure crumbled. + +"Oh no! My tower is ruined," Lily cried. + +"It's okay, Lily. We can build another one," Timmy said, trying to cheer her up. + +Lily nodded sadly, but she knew it wouldn't be the same. She had worked so hard on that tower, and now it was gone forever. From that day on, she always made sure to build her structures inside where the wind couldn't knock them down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, while she was playing, she saw a stranger walking towards her. The stranger had a big smile on their face. + +"Hello, little one," said the stranger. "What's your name?" + +"My name is Lily," she replied. + +The stranger asked if she wanted to come with them to see something cool. But Lily remembered what her mommy had told her, "Never go with a stranger." So, she said, "No, thank you. I need to go home now." + +The stranger smiled and said, "Okay, have a good day." Lily walked away slowly, feeling proud that she remembered what her mommy had taught her. When she got home, she told her mommy everything that happened. Her mommy was happy that Lily was safe and proud of her for being so smart. The moral of the story is to always be careful around strangers and to listen to your parents. And if you ever need to print your name, make sure you do it nice and slow so you don't make any mistakes! +Lily and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside. They looked at their toys, but they did not want to play with them. They wanted to do something new and fun. + +"Let's dress up!" Lily said. She ran to her room and came back with a big box. The box had many clothes and hats and shoes and bags. "We can pretend to be anyone we want!" + +Ben smiled. He liked to dress up. He opened the box and took out a red cape and a mask. He put them on and said, "I am a superhero! I can fly and save the world!" + +Lily giggled. She found a yellow dress and a crown. She put them on and said, "I am a princess! I live in a castle and have a pony!" + +They played for a while, making up stories and adventures. They had fun and forgot about the gloomy day. + +Then, Lily had an idea. She saw some paper and crayons on the table. She said, "Let's make our own costumes! We can draw and cut and glue!" + +Ben liked the idea. He said, "Yes, let's do that! We can make anything we want!" + +They took the paper and crayons and started to draw. They drew animals and monsters and aliens and robots. They cut out the shapes and glued them to their clothes. They made ears and tails and horns and wings. + +They looked at each other and laughed. They looked very funny and silly. They said, "We are the best dress up friends ever!" +Anna likes to sing. She sings in her room, in the car, and in the park. She has a toy microphone that she uses to sing louder. She pretends she is a star. + +One day, she goes to the park with her mom and dad. She sees a big stage with a lot of people. She hears music and singing. She wants to go closer and see what is happening. + +She tells her mom and dad, "I want to see the stage. Can I go?" + +Her mom and dad say, "OK, but stay with us. Don't go too far." + +Anna nods and holds their hands. They walk to the stage. She sees a man with a real microphone. He is singing a song she does not know. He has a big smile and a loud voice. + +Anna likes his voice. She thinks he is a star. She wants to sing with him. She lets go of her mom and dad's hands. She runs to the stage. She climbs the stairs. She grabs the microphone from the man. She says, "Hello, I am Anna. I like to sing. Can I sing with you?" + +The man is surprised. He does not know Anna. He does not know what to do. The people in the park are surprised too. They do not know Anna. They do not know what to do. They look at Anna and the man. + +Anna does not care. She starts to sing. She sings a song she knows. She sings loud and happy. She thinks she is a star. She smiles. +Sara liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of flowers, animals, and people. One day, she decided to create a prince for her dolls. She took a blue crayon and drew a boy with a crown and a cape. She gave him a smile and big eyes. + +She showed her picture to her brother Tom. Tom looked at the prince and said, "He is too pale. He needs some color. Can I help you?" Sara nodded and gave him a red crayon. Tom added some cheeks, lips, and a nose to the prince. He said, "Now he looks better. He looks happy and healthy." + +Sara thanked Tom and cut out the prince from the paper. She taped him to a stick and made him stand next to her dolls. She pretended that the prince was visiting her dolls and they had a tea party. She made the prince say, "Hello, I am Prince Leo. You are very pretty and kind. Can I be your friend?" She made her dolls say, "Yes, of course. We are happy to meet you. You are very handsome and brave. Please join us for some tea and cake." + +Sara and Tom had fun playing with the prince and the dolls. They created a story of adventure and romance. They made the prince and the dolls go to the park, the castle, and the moon. They laughed and imagined together. They were very creative and happy. +Lily and Sam are playing cops and robbers in the park. Lily is the cop and Sam is the robber. Lily has a badge and a hat. Sam has a mask and a bag. They run and hide behind the trees and the slides. + +"Stop, robber! You are bad!" Lily shouts. She runs after Sam and tries to catch him. + +"No, cop! You can't get me!" Sam shouts back. He runs away and laughs. + +Lily is fast and smart. She sees a big rock and has an idea. She picks up the rock and throws it at Sam's bag. The rock is powerful and makes a hole in the bag. Sam's bag has candy and toys inside. They fall out of the hole and onto the ground. + +"Oh no, my loot!" Sam cries. He stops and looks at his bag. + +"Ha, I got you, robber!" Lily says. She runs to Sam and grabs his arm. "You have to go to jail now!" + +Sam looks at Lily and smiles. He gives her a hug. "You are a good cop, Lily. You have a lot of fun. Can we share the candy and toys?" + +Lily smiles back. She lets go of Sam's arm. "Yes, we can share, Sam. You are a good robber. You have a lot of fun too. Let's be friends!" + +They sit on the grass and eat the candy and play with the toys. They are happy and laugh. They have a good time. +Tim and Sam like to play with blocks. They make big towers with many colors. They are happy and proud of their towers. + +But then, Lily comes. Lily is Tim's sister. She is older and mean. She does not like to play with blocks. She likes to clean. + +She sees Tim and Sam's towers and says, "What are you doing? Your towers are stupid. They are messy and ugly. You need to clean them up. Now!" + +Tim and Sam are sad and angry. They do not want to clean their towers. They want to keep playing. They say, "No, Lily! Go away! Our towers are not stupid. They are fun and pretty. You cannot tell us what to do. You are not our mom!" + +But Lily does not listen. She grabs a broom and sweeps the blocks away. She breaks Tim and Sam's towers. She makes a big noise and a big mess. + +Tim and Sam cry. They hug their blocks. They say, "Lily, you are mean! You are bad! You ruined our towers. We do not like you!" + +Lily does not care. She says, "I do not care. I like to clean. Your towers are stupid. You are stupid. You need to learn to clean. Cleaning is good. Cleaning is fun." + +Tim and Sam do not agree. They do not like to clean. They like to play. They think Lily is stupid. They think cleaning is boring. They wish Lily would leave them alone. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books with pictures and words. She could read some words by herself, but not all. She liked to read with her mom or dad. + +One day, she found a new book on the shelf. It was big and colorful. It had a picture of a tall giraffe on the cover. Lily wanted to read it. She took the book and ran to her mom. + +"Mom, mom, can you read this book with me?" she asked. + +"Sure, Lily, let's read it together," her mom said. She smiled and hugged Lily. She took the book and opened it. + +They sat on the couch and read the book. The book was about a tall giraffe who had many friends in the jungle. He helped them with his long neck and legs. He was kind and brave. Lily liked the giraffe. She liked the book. + +When they finished the book, Lily said, "Thank you, mom, for reading with me. I love you." + +"I love you too, Lily," her mom said. She hugged Lily again. "You are a good reader. And a good hugger." +Sara liked to draw with pastels. She had many colors: pink, blue, yellow, green, purple. She drew flowers, stars, rainbows, and animals. She was very good at drawing, but she was shy. She did not like to show her drawings to anyone. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom. She brought her pastels and a big paper. She found a nice spot under a tree and started to draw. She drew a big sun, a blue sky, and a green hill. She was happy. + +But then, she saw a boy. He was sitting on a bench near her. He was watching her. He had a red cap, a blue shirt, and a big smile. He looked friendly, but Sara felt scared. She did not want him to see her drawing. She hid her paper behind her back. + +"Hi," the boy said. "What are you drawing?" + +Sara did not answer. She looked down at her shoes. + +"Can I see?" the boy asked. "I like to draw, too. I have crayons. Do you want to trade?" + +Sara shook her head. She did not want to trade. She liked her pastels. + +"Please," the boy said. "I won't laugh. I promise. I just want to see." + +Sara looked at him. He still had a big smile. He did not look mean. He looked nice. Maybe he was not so bad. Maybe he liked pastels, too. + +She took a deep breath. She showed him her paper. She waited for him to say something. + +"Wow," the boy said. "That's beautiful. You are very good at drawing. I like your colors. Can I draw with you?" + +Sara felt a warm feeling in her chest. She smiled. She nodded. She gave him a pastel. He gave her a crayon. They started to draw together. They drew a house, a tree, a dog, and a cat. They had fun. + +Sara was not shy anymore. She had made a new friend. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big green plant with many sharp points. It was a cactus. + +"Ouch!" Lila said. She touched one of the points and it hurt her finger. She ran to Tom and showed him her finger. It had a little red spot. + +"What is that?" Tom asked. He pointed at the cactus. + +"That is a cactus," Lila said. "It is very mean. It hurts you if you touch it." + +"Why does it do that?" Tom asked. He was curious. + +Lila shrugged. She did not know. She moved her shoulders up and down. "Maybe it is sad. Maybe it has no friends." + +Tom looked at the cactus. He felt sorry for it. He thought it was poor. He wanted to be its friend. + +"Maybe we can give it a hug," he said. He walked towards the cactus. + +"No, Tom, no!" Lila shouted. She grabbed his hand and pulled him back. "It will hurt you too. It does not want a hug. It wants to be alone." + +Tom was sad. He did not understand. He looked at the cactus and said, "I am sorry, cactus. I wanted to be your friend. But you are too sharp. Goodbye, cactus." + +He and Lila went to play with the other flowers. They were soft and nice. They did not hurt them. They smiled and laughed. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were playing with their boats in the harbor. They liked to watch the big boats come and go, and make waves with their little boats. They had fun splashing the water and making noises. + +But then a big wave came and took Ben's boat away. Ben tried to catch it, but it was too fast. He ran after it, but he could not reach it. He saw his boat get smaller and smaller, until it was gone. + +Ben was very sad. He started to weep. He wanted his boat back. He said, "My boat, my boat, where is my boat?" + +Lily saw Ben weep. She felt sorry for him. She went to him and gave him a hug. She said, "Don't weep, Ben. I have an idea. We can make a new boat. We can use a box and a stick and a cloth. It will be a good boat. Do you want to try?" + +Ben looked at Lily. He wiped his eyes. He nodded. He said, "Yes, let's try. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." + +Lily and Ben smiled. They went to find a box and a stick and a cloth. They made a new boat. They put it in the water. It floated. They played with it. They were happy. The harbor was wet, but they did not mind. They had fun. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing and slide and run. One day, they see a big truck in the park. The truck has a picture of ice-cream on it. Tom and Mia love ice-cream. + +"Look, Mia, ice-cream!" Tom says. He runs to the truck. Mia follows him. + +"Hello, kids, do you want some ice-cream?" the man in the truck says. He has a big smile and a blue hat. + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Mia say. They look at the ice-cream. There are many colors and flavors. Tom picks chocolate. Mia picks strawberry. + +"Here you go, kids, enjoy your ice-cream!" the man says. He gives them a cone each. Tom and Mia say thank you. They lick their ice-cream. It is cold and sweet and yummy. + +Tom and Mia sit on a bench. They eat their ice-cream. They talk and laugh. They are happy. + +"Tom, do you know what ice-cream is made of?" Mia asks. + +"No, what is it?" Tom asks. + +"Ice-cream is made of milk and sugar and other things. But the most important thing is cold. Ice-cream needs to be cold, or it will melt," Mia says. + +"Melt? What does that mean?" Tom asks. + +"Melt means to change from solid to liquid. Like when ice turns to water. If ice-cream gets too warm, it will melt and drip and make a mess," Mia says. + +"Oh, I see. That's why we have to eat it fast, right?" Tom says. + +"Right. But not too fast, or you will get a headache," Mia says. + +They nod and smile. They eat their ice-cream. They are careful not to let it melt. They are smart. + +Tom and Mia finish their ice-cream. They throw their cones in the trash. They wipe their mouths and hands. They are clean. + +"Tom, do you know what else needs to be cold?" Mia asks. + +"No, what?" Tom asks. + +"Snow. Snow is cold and white and fluffy. It falls from the sky in winter. It covers the ground and the trees and the roofs. It is beautiful," Mia says. + +"Wow, snow sounds amazing. I wish I could see snow. I wish I could touch snow. I wish I could make a snowman," Tom says. + +"Me too, Tom. Me too. Maybe one day we will see snow. Maybe one day we will grow up and travel to a place where there is snow. Maybe one day we will have fun in the snow," Mia says. + +They look at the sky. They imagine snow. They dream. They are hopeful. +Lila and Sam liked to play in the park. They had a big red ball and a yellow gear. They threw the ball and rolled the gear on the grass. They laughed and had fun. + +But then a big dog came. It ran to the ball and took it in its mouth. It ran away with the ball. Lila and Sam were sad. They wanted their ball back. + +"Hey, dog, return our ball!" Sam shouted. He ran after the dog. But the dog was too fast. It went to a deep hole and hid there. Sam could not see the ball or the dog. + +Lila came to Sam. She hugged him. "Don't be sad, Sam. We still have our gear. We can play with it." She said. + +Sam smiled. He hugged Lila back. "You are right, Lila. We still have our gear. And maybe the dog will come out and give us our ball later." He said. + +They took their gear and went to another place in the park. They rolled the gear and made new friends. They forgot about the ball and the dog. They were happy again. +Sara and Ben wanted to buy a new toy. They had some money in their piggy bank, but not enough. They decided to set up a lemonade stand in front of their house. They made a sign that said "Lemonade 25 cents" and put it on a table. They squeezed some lemons and added water and sugar. They were ready to sell. + +Soon, some people came by and saw their stand. They smiled and stopped to buy some lemonade. Sara and Ben poured the lemonade in cups and took the money. They said "Thank you" and put the money in a jar. They were happy and proud. + +But then, a big boy came by. He looked mean and angry. He grabbed the jar of money and ran away. Sara and Ben were shocked and scared. They shouted "Hey, stop! That's our money!" They tried to chase him, but he was too fast. They felt sad and angry. + +They ran back to their house and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and said "I'm sorry, my loves. That was very bad of him. He should not take your money. You worked hard for it. You did a good job." She gave them some cookies and milk and said "Don't worry. We will find a way to get your money back. And we will buy you a new toy. You deserve it." + +Sara and Ben felt a little better. They thanked their mom and ate their cookies and milk. They hoped the big boy would be sorry and give their money back. They were still anxious, but they knew their mom would help them. They loved their mom and each other. They learned a lesson about being careful and kind. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to travel with Mom and Dad. They go to many places by car, by train, or by plane. They see new things and meet new people. + +One day, they travel to a cold place. It has snow and ice. Mom and Dad give them warm clothes and gloves. Lily and Ben are happy. They want to play in the snow. + +They go outside and make a snowman. They use a carrot for the nose, buttons for the eyes, and a scarf for the neck. They give the snowman a smile and a hat. + +"Look, our snowman is so nice!" Lily says. + +"Yes, he is. But he needs something else," Ben says. + +"What does he need?" Lily asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. Then he takes off one of his gloves and puts it on the snowman's hand. + +"He needs a glove, like us. Then he will not be cold," Ben says. + +Lily looks at Ben's hand. It is red and thin. She feels sorry for him. + +"Ben, you are so kind. But you need your glove, too. Your hand is cold," Lily says. + +She takes off her other glove and gives it to Ben. + +"Here, you can have my glove. I have two hands, but only one glove. You have one hand, but two gloves. Now we are both warm," Lily says. + +Ben smiles and hugs Lily. He puts on her glove. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are so sweet. Now we have one glove each. We can share," Ben says. + +They hold hands and go back to Mom and Dad. They show them their snowman and their gloves. + +Mom and Dad are proud of them. They hug them and kiss them. + +"You are such good twins. You know how to travel, how to make friends, and how to share. We love you very much," Mom and Dad say. +Tom and Mia went to the park with Mom. They saw a big slide, a seesaw, and some swings. Tom and Mia liked the swings best. They ran to the swings and sat on them. Mom pushed them gently and they went up and down, up and down. + +"Look, Mom, I'm flying!" Tom shouted. + +"Me too, me too!" Mia said. + +They laughed and had fun on the swings. Then they saw something weird. A big orange and black animal was walking near the fence. It had stripes and a long tail. It looked like a big cat, but bigger and louder. + +"Mom, what is that?" Tom asked. + +"That's a tiger, Tom. It's from the zoo. It must have escaped. Don't worry, it can't get to us. The fence is too high and strong," Mom said. + +But the tiger saw the children on the swings. It was curious and hungry. It roared and jumped on the fence. The fence shook and bent. The children and Mom were scared. They got off the swings and ran away. + +"Help, help, there's a tiger!" Mom yelled. + +Some people heard Mom and called the zoo. The zoo people came quickly and caught the tiger. They put it back in its cage. They said sorry to the children and Mom and gave them free tickets to the zoo. + +Tom and Mia were glad the tiger was gone. They were brave and wanted to see the tiger again, but only in the zoo. They thanked the zoo people and went home with Mom. They told Dad about their weird adventure on the swings. Dad hugged them and said they were very lucky. He said he would take them to the zoo tomorrow. Tom and Mia smiled and went to bed. They dreamed of swings and tigers. +Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run, jump and make noise. They saw a big pile of laundry on the grass. It was white and pale. They thought it was snow. + +"Let's make a snowman!" said Anna. + +"OK!" said Ben. + +They ran to the laundry and started to roll it into balls. They made a big ball for the body, a smaller ball for the head, and two tiny balls for the eyes. They found a carrot and a hat in the laundry and put them on the snowman. + +"Look, we made a snowman!" said Ben. + +"He is very funny!" said Anna. + +They laughed and hugged the snowman. + +But then they heard a voice. It was Mom. + +"Anna! Ben! What are you doing with my laundry?" she shouted. + +She came out of the house and saw the mess. She was not happy. + +"That is not snow, that is my clean laundry! You made it dirty and wet!" she said. + +She took the laundry from the snowman and put it in a basket. + +"Go to your room, now!" she said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad. They said sorry to Mom and went to their room. They did not want to play anymore. They lay down on their beds and closed their eyes. They wanted to sleep and forget. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big spider on a web. It was shiny and black. + +"Wow, look at that spider!" Ben said. "It can attach its web to anything." + +"Can we catch it?" Lily asked. "I want to see it closer." + +Ben had an idea. He found a plastic cup and a paper plate. He put the cup over the spider and the plate under the web. He lifted them up carefully. + +"Ha, we got it!" he said. "We made a trap for the spider." + +But the spider was not happy. It tried to get out of the cup. It moved its legs and fangs. It made a hissing sound. + +"Let it go, Ben!" Lily said. "It is scared and angry. It might bite you." + +Ben felt sorry for the spider. He did not want to hurt it. He put the cup and the plate back on the web. He let the spider go. + +"Sorry, spider," he said. "We just wanted to look at you. You are very pretty." + +The spider crawled back to its web. It was glad to be free. It waved its legs at Ben and Lily. + +"Thank you, kids," it said. "You are very kind. But please don't trap me again. I have a lot of work to do. There are many flies available for me to eat." +Tom and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play outside in the summer. But today is very hot. They feel sweaty and thirsty. + +"Can we go to the river, Mom?" Tom asks. "We want to swim and cool down." + +"OK, but be careful," Mom says. "The river is deep and fast. Stay near the shore and don't go too far." + +Tom and Lily run to the river with their swimsuits and towels. They see some ducks and fish in the water. They splash and swim and have fun. They feel happy and fresh. + +After a while, they get out of the water and lie on the grass. They dry their hair and skin with their towels. They watch the clouds and the birds in the sky. They relax and breathe slowly. + +"Isn't this nice, Lily?" Tom says. "The river is our friend. It makes us feel good." + +"Yes, Tom," Lily says. "The river is our friend. And so are you." She gives him a hug. They smile and close their eyes. They fall asleep on the grass. +Lily and Max were playing with their toys on the floor. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Lily had a pink unicorn and Max had a blue dinosaur. They liked to share their toys and make them friends. + +But then, they heard a loud bang from the kitchen. They looked up and saw their mom holding a big pot. She looked angry and scared. She said, "Oh no! The soup is too hot! It made a mess on the stove and the table!" + +Lily and Max ran to the kitchen to see what happened. They saw steam and bubbles coming out of the pot. They also saw soup splashed on the walls and the floor. And on the table, they saw something unusual. It was a yellow balloon with a smiley face. It was tied to a spoon. + +"Mom, what is that?" Lily asked, pointing to the balloon. + +"That's a surprise for you and Max," Mom said, trying to smile. "I wanted to make you happy, so I put a balloon in the soup. But I forgot to release some air from it. So when the soup got hot, the balloon got bigger and bigger. And then it popped the lid and flew out of the pot!" + +Lily and Max looked at each other. They thought it was funny and silly. They started to giggle. They liked the balloon. They said, "Thank you, Mom! We love you and the balloon!" + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you too, my sweeties. I'm sorry for the mess. Let's clean it up together. And then we can have some soup and bread. And maybe some cake too." + +Lily and Max nodded. They helped Mom wipe the soup and put the pot in the sink. They also took the balloon and the spoon to their room. They put them on their bed. They decided to name the balloon Bob. They thought he was a very unusual and special friend. +Lena was bored. She did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. She wanted to go outside and see new things. She put on her shoes and coat and opened the door. She did not tell her mom or dad. She wandered away from her house. + +She saw many things on the street. She saw cars and buses and bikes. She saw dogs and cats and birds. She saw people and shops and signs. She heard many sounds. The street was noisy. She liked the noise. It made her feel happy. + +She saw a shop with a big sign. It said "Candy". She liked candy. She went inside the shop. She saw many kinds of candy. She saw chocolate and gum and jelly beans. She saw a big jar of lollipops. She wanted a lollipop. She reached for the jar. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice said. It was the shopkeeper. He was angry. He did not like Lena taking his candy. He grabbed her hand. He pulled her away from the jar. + +"Let me go! Let me go!" Lena cried. She was scared. She did not like the shopkeeper. She wanted her mom and dad. She wanted to go home. + +The shopkeeper looked at Lena. He saw her tears and her coat. He realized she was lost. He felt sorry for her. He let go of her hand. He gave her a lollipop. He said "Don't cry, little girl. Where is your mom and dad? I will help you find them." + +Lena took the lollipop. She said "Thank you". She told the shopkeeper her name and her address. He called her mom and dad. He waited with her until they came. They were very worried. They hugged her and thanked the shopkeeper. They took her home. They told her not to wander away again. Lena said she was sorry. She learned her lesson. She ate her lollipop. It was sweet. +Pepper is a dog. He is black and white. He likes to run and play. He is a strong dog. He can pull a big stick. + +One day, Pepper sees a new dog. The new dog is brown and small. He has a red collar. He is in the park with a girl. + +Pepper runs to the new dog. He wants to say hello. He barks and wags his tail. + +"Hi, I am Pepper," he says. "What is your name?" + +The new dog looks at Pepper. He is scared. He hides behind the girl. + +"His name is Spot," the girl says. "He is shy. He is not used to other dogs." + +Pepper stops barking. He sits down. He tries to be friendly. + +"Spot, do you want to play?" he asks. "I have a big stick. We can share it." + +Spot peeks at Pepper. He sees the big stick. He likes sticks. He comes out from behind the girl. + +"OK, I will play," he says. "But be gentle. You are a strong dog." + +Pepper and Spot run to the big stick. They take turns to pull it. They have fun. They become friends. The girl smiles. She is happy. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play games. One day, they play a game with a ball and a hoop. The hoop is high on a wall. They try to throw the ball in the hoop. + +"Who can make more shots?" Tim asks. + +"Me!" Jen says. "I am good at this game." + +They take turns to throw the ball. Tim makes two shots. Jen makes three shots. She is happy. She jumps and claps. + +"I win! I win!" she says. "I get the trophy!" + +She points to a shiny cup on a shelf. It is a trophy for a race. Tim's dad won the race. He put the trophy on the shelf. + +"No, you can't have the trophy!" Tim says. "It is not for the game. It is for my dad. He is fast and strong. He ran very far. He got the trophy. He is proud of it. He does not permit you to take it." + +He runs to the shelf. He grabs the trophy. He holds it tight. + +"Give it to me!" Jen says. "It is not fair. I won the game. I deserve the trophy. You are mean and selfish." + +She pulls the trophy. Tim pulls it back. They tug and tug. They are loud. They yell and cry. + +Tim's mom hears them. She comes to the room. She sees them fighting over the trophy. + +"What is going on here?" she asks. "Why are you making so much noise? Why are you not sharing?" + +She takes the trophy from them. She puts it back on the shelf. + +"Listen to me," she says. "The trophy is not for the game. It is for Tim's dad. He worked hard to get it. He does not permit you to play with it. It is not a toy. It is special. You have to respect it." + +She looks at Tim and Jen. They are sad and sorry. + +"Can you say sorry to each other?" she asks. "Can you be nice and friendly?" + +Tim and Jen nod. They say sorry. They hug. They are friends again. + +"Good," Tim's mom says. "Now, do you want to play another game? A game that does not need a trophy?" + +Tim and Jen smile. They nod. They want to play another game. A game that is fun and fair. A game that they can enjoy together. +Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. But their mom said they had to clean their room first. She gave them a cloth and a broom. + +"Look at all this dust!" Tim said. "It makes me sneeze." + +"Me too," Sam said. "But we have to do what mom says. Or we can't play." + +They started to wipe the dust from the shelves and the floor. But it was hard work. And they got bored. + +"Can we stop now?" Tim asked. "We want to play." + +"No, we can't," Sam said. "We have to finish. Or mom will be mad." + +They kept on cleaning. But they were not happy. They wished they could play. + +Then they heard a knock on the door. It was their dad. He came home from work. + +"Hi, boys," he said. "How are you?" + +"We are cleaning our room," Tim said. "But we don't like it." + +"We want to play," Sam said. "But mom said no." + +Their dad smiled. He looked at their room. He saw the cloth and the broom. He saw the dust on the floor and the shelves. He saw the toys in the corner. + +"You have done a good job," he said. "You have worked hard. I am proud of you." + +He hugged them and kissed them. He gave them a surprise. It was a new toy car. + +"Wow!" Tim said. "Thank you, dad!" + +"Thank you, dad!" Sam said. "It is so cool!" + +They were very happy. They wanted to play with the new toy car. + +"But what about the dust?" Tim asked. "We have to finish cleaning." + +Their dad winked at them. He said, "Don't worry. I have an idea. Let's play with the toy car on the floor. It will make the dust go away." + +"Really?" Tim asked. + +"Really," their dad said. "It will be fun. And it will be clean." + +They liked the idea. They agreed to try it. They played with the toy car on the floor. It made the dust go away. It made them laugh. It made them happy. + +They accepted the dust as part of their game. They forgot about their boredom. They enjoyed their time with their dad. + +Their room was quiet. But it was not boring. It was full of love and fun. +Anna and Ben were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were in a magic land with animals and fairies. They used their wardrobe as a door to the land. They put on hats and coats and opened the wardrobe. + +"Come on, Ben, let's go!" Anna said. She was excited to see what was in the land today. + +"OK, OK, I'm coming!" Ben said. He followed Anna into the wardrobe. They felt the soft fur coats and pushed them aside. They saw a bright light and stepped out of the wardrobe. + +They were in a forest with big trees and flowers. They heard a roar and saw a lion coming towards them. The lion had a crown on his head and a friendly smile. + +"Hello, Anna and Ben, welcome to Narnia!" the lion said. He was the king of the land. "I'm glad you came. We need your help. The witch has stolen the magic spice from the fairies. She wants to make everything spicy and hot. We have to stop her!" + +Anna and Ben were scared and curious. They liked spicy food, but not too much. They wanted to help the lion and the fairies. + +"How can we help, Mr. Lion?" Anna asked. + +"We have to rush to the witch's castle and get the spice back. But we have to be careful. She has guards and traps. Follow me, I know the way." the lion said. + +Anna and Ben nodded and ran after the lion. They left the wardrobe and the forest behind. They were ready for an adventure. +Sara and Ben like to play with wool. They have many colors of wool. They make hats and scarves and dolls with wool. They use big needles to tie the wool. + +One day, Sara has a silly idea. She says to Ben, "Let's tie the wool around the cat!" Ben thinks it is funny. He says, "OK, let's do it!" They find the cat sleeping on the sofa. They take some wool and start to tie it around the cat. + +The cat does not like it. He wakes up and meows. He tries to get out of the wool. He scratches and bites. Sara and Ben are scared. They run away. The cat chases them. He is angry. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees the cat with wool all over him. She sees Sara and Ben hiding behind the table. She is not happy. She says, "What did you do to the cat? That was very naughty. You should not tie the wool around the cat. You could hurt him. And you wasted the wool. You have to untie the wool and say sorry to the cat." + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, cat. We had a silly idea. We will not do it again." They untie the wool from the cat. The cat is free. He licks his fur. He is still mad. He walks away. Sara and Ben hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. We love the cat. We will be good." Mom smiles. She says, "I love you, too. But next time, play with the wool nicely." +Tom was a furry cat who liked to play and nap. He lived in a big house with many rooms and toys. He had a friend, Lily, who was a furry dog who liked to run and bark. They often played together in the garden and chased each other. + +One day, Tom and Lily found a shiny crown in a box. It was gold and had jewels on it. Tom put it on his head and said, "Look, I am a king! I can do whatever I want. You have to do what I say, Lily." + +Lily did not like that. She said, "No, you are not a king. You are a cat. And I am not your servant. I am your friend. We have to share and be nice to each other." + +Tom did not listen. He said, "I am the king and you have to obey me. Go and fetch me some milk and a fish. And don't touch my crown. It is mine." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "You are being mean and bossy, Tom. You are not a good king. You are a bad cat. I don't want to play with you anymore." She ran away and left Tom alone. + +Tom felt lonely and sorry. He realized that he had hurt his friend's feelings. He decided that he did not want to be a king anymore. He took off the crown and put it back in the box. He ran after Lily and said, "Lily, wait! I am sorry. I was wrong. You are right. We have to share and be nice to each other. You are my friend and I love you. Can we play together again?" + +Lily stopped and looked at Tom. She saw that he was sincere and that he had changed his mind. She said, "OK, Tom. I forgive you. You are my friend and I love you too. Let's play together again. But no more crowns, OK?" + +Tom agreed and nodded. He said, "OK, no more crowns. Just you and me and fun." They hugged and smiled. They went back to the garden and played and napped. They were happy and furry. +Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with many olives. The truck was open and the olives were shiny and green. + +"Look, olives!" Lily said. "I like olives. Do you like olives, Sam?" + +Sam shook his head. "No, I don't like olives. They are sour and yucky. I like apples. Do you like apples, Lily?" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, I like apples. They are sweet and crunchy. But I also like olives. They are salty and soft. Can we have some olives, please?" + +They went to the truck and asked the man. The man was nice. He smiled and gave them a small bag of olives. He said, "Here you go, kids. Enjoy your olives. But be careful, some of them have pits. Don't eat the pits, they are hard and bad for your teeth." + +"Thank you, sir!" Lily and Sam said. They took the bag and ran to a bench. They opened the bag and ate some olives. Lily liked them a lot. Sam tried one and made a face. He did not like them at all. + +"Yuck, olives are gross!" Sam said. He spit out the pit and threw the olive away. "I want an apple. Do you want an apple, Lily?" + +Lily shook her head. "No, I want more olives. They are yummy. You can have my apple. Do you want my apple, Sam?" + +Sam nodded. "Yes, I want your apple. Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I will give you my olives. Do you want my olives, Lily?" + +Lily nodded. "Yes, I want your olives. Thank you, Sam. You are a good friend, too. We can share our snacks. We like different things, but we are still friends." + +They smiled and hugged. They waved to the man and said, "Bye, sir! Thank you for the olives and the apple. Have a nice day!" + +The man waved back and said, "Bye, kids! You are very welcome. Have fun and be safe. You are very nice and polite. You are good friends." +Lily and Ben were going to the park with Mom. They liked the park. It had swings and slides and a big sandbox. They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the door. + +"Wait, wait!" Mom said. "We need to brush our teeth first. We don't want to have bad bugs in our mouths." + +Lily and Ben groaned. They did not like to brush their teeth. It was boring and ticklish. They wanted to go to the park now. + +"Please, Mom, can we go?" Ben asked. "We will brush our teeth later." + +"No, we have to do it now," Mom said. "It will only take a minute. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." + +Lily and Ben followed Mom to the bathroom. They picked up their toothbrushes and toothpaste. Mom helped them squeeze a little bit of toothpaste on their brushes. It was pink and smelled like strawberries. + +"Look, your toothpaste is pink!" Mom said. "That's your favorite color, Lily." + +Lily smiled. She liked pink. She liked strawberries too. She put her toothbrush in her mouth and started to brush. She made bubbles with her mouth. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said. He also liked pink and strawberries. He put his toothbrush in his mouth and started to brush. He made bubbles with his mouth too. + +Mom smiled. She was happy that Lily and Ben were brushing their teeth. She brushed her teeth with them. They all made bubbles with their mouths. + +After a minute, Mom said, "OK, we're done. Spit out the toothpaste and rinse your mouths with water." + +Lily and Ben spit out the toothpaste and rinsed their mouths with water. They looked at their teeth in the mirror. They were shiny and white. + +"Good job, Lily and Ben!" Mom said. "You have clean and healthy mouths. Now we can go to the park." + +Lily and Ben cheered. They put down their toothbrushes and ran to the door. They were excited to go to the park. They did not mind the delay. They liked their pink toothpaste. They liked their mouths. +Lily loved balloons. She had many balloons in her room. She liked to play with them and make them fly. She had red balloons, blue balloons, yellow balloons and pink balloons. She had big balloons and small balloons. She had balloons with stars and balloons with hearts. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a man with a big cart of balloons. He was selling them to the children. Lily wanted a balloon too. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I have a balloon?" + +Mom said, "No, Lily. You have enough balloons at home. You don't need another one." + +Lily was very sad. She started to cry. She said, "But mom, I want a balloon! I want a balloon!" + +Mom said, "Lily, stop crying. You are being spoiled. You have to share with other children. They don't have as many balloons as you." + +Lily did not listen. She ran to the man with the cart. She grabbed a balloon and ran away. She did not pay the man. She did not say sorry. + +The man was angry. He shouted, "Hey, you! Come back here! You stole my balloon!" + +He ran after Lily. He tried to catch her. Lily was scared. She ran faster. She did not see where she was going. She bumped into a tree. The balloon popped. It made a loud noise. Lily dropped the balloon. She started to cry again. + +Mom came to Lily. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You were very naughty. You took the balloon without asking. You did not tell the truth. You hurt the man and the balloon. You have to say sorry." + +Lily felt bad. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, man. I was wrong. I was spoiled. I don't need another balloon. I have enough balloons at home." + +Mom hugged Lily. She said, "I'm glad you are sorry, Lily. But you have to learn to be happy with what you have. And you have to be kind to others. Balloons are fun, but they are not everything." + +The man came to Lily. He said, "It's okay, little girl. I forgive you. But don't do it again. Balloons are not free. They cost money. And they are not yours. They are mine. Next time, you have to ask and pay." + +Lily nodded. She said, "Thank you, man. I'm sorry, again. I won't do it again." + +The man smiled. He said, "You're welcome, little girl. Here, take this balloon. It's a gift. But be careful. Don't pop it." + +He gave Lily a balloon. It was green. It had a smiley face. Lily smiled too. She said, "Thank you, man. It's a nice balloon. I like it." + +She held the balloon gently. She did not let it go. She walked with mom. She said, "Mom, I learned a lesson. I won't be spoiled anymore. I will be good. And I will share my balloons with other children." + +Mom said, "I'm proud of you, Lily. You are a good girl. And I love you." + +They hugged. They went home. Lily was happy. She had a new balloon. And she had a big heart. +Sara and Ben like to play with scissors. They cut paper, cloth, and stickers. They make funny shapes and faces. But they know scissors are sharp. They do not cut their hair or clothes. + +One day, they find a big sack in the garage. It is full of old clothes. Sara and Ben think it is a treasure. They want to see what is inside. They take the sack to their room. They open it with scissors. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara says. She pulls out a red hat with feathers. She puts it on her head. "I am a pirate!" + +"Arrr, me too!" Ben says. He finds a black coat with buttons. He wears it over his shirt. "I have a sword!" + +They laugh and pretend to fight. They take out more clothes from the sack. They find a dress, a skirt, a tie, a scarf, and a belt. They mix and match them. They look very funny. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in and sees the mess. She sees the scissors and the sack. She sees Sara and Ben in their silly outfits. + +"What are you doing?" she asks. + +"We are playing with scissors and the sack!" Sara and Ben say. + +Mom smiles. She is not angry. She thinks they are creative. But she says, "Scissors and the sack are not toys. They are for grown-ups. You have to be careful. You could hurt yourself or ruin the clothes." + +She helps them put the clothes back in the sack. She takes the scissors and the sack to the garage. She says, "Next time, ask me before you use scissors and the sack. I can show you how to use them safely. Or we can find other things to play with." + +Sara and Ben say, "Okay, mom. We are sorry. We just wanted to have fun." + +Mom hugs them. She says, "I know. You are very smart and funny. But you have to be safe too. I love you." + +Sara and Ben say, "We love you too, mom." They go to their toy box. They find their dolls and cars. They play with them. They are still happy. +Lily and Tom like to play a game with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a small yellow duck. The duck can make a funny sound when they squeeze it. They take turns to squeeze the duck and laugh. + +One day, Lily and Tom are playing with the duck in their room. Lily squeezes the duck and it says "quack". Tom laughs and says, "My turn, my turn!" He reaches for the duck, but Lily does not want to give it to him. She holds the duck tight and says, "No, it is my duck!" + +Tom is sad and angry. He wants to play with the duck too. He tries to pull the duck from Lily, but she does not let go. They both pull and pull, and the duck makes a loud "quack". They pull so hard that the duck breaks in two. The sound stops and the duck is quiet. + +Lily and Tom are shocked and sorry. They look at the broken duck and cry. They hug each other and say, "I am sorry, I am sorry!" They wish they could fix the duck and play with it again. They learn that sharing is better than fighting. They decide to play a different game with their other toys. They are friends again. +Lily liked to design things. She had many papers and crayons and stickers. She made pictures of flowers and stars and animals. She wanted to show her mom what she made. + +She went to the kitchen, where her mom was making lunch. She saw a big bowl of salad on the table. She also saw a small pink pig on the counter. It was not a real pig, but a toy pig. It was her mom's pig. Her mom loved pigs. + +"Mom, look what I made!" Lily said, holding up her papers. + +"Wow, Lily, those are very pretty!" her mom said, smiling. "You are very good at designing things. What are they?" + +"This is a flower, and this is a star, and this is a pig!" Lily said, pointing to each picture. + +"A pig? That's funny, because I have a pig too!" her mom said, picking up the toy pig. "Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily said, excited. + +Her mom showed her the toy pig. It had a curly tail and a button nose and a ribbon around its neck. It made a squeaky sound when you squeezed it. + +"This is my pig. His name is Oink. He is very sweet. He likes to cuddle and play. Do you want to hold him?" her mom asked. + +"Yes, please!" Lily said, reaching for the toy pig. + +Her mom gave her the toy pig. Lily hugged it and squeezed it. It squeaked and made her giggle. + +"I like your pig, mom. He is very sweet. Can I play with him?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, you can, Lily. You can play with him as long as you want. But be gentle with him, okay? He is very old. I had him since I was a little girl, like you." her mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I will be gentle. Thank you for letting me play with him." Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. And thank you for showing me your designs. They are very beautiful. You are very talented." her mom said. + +Lily smiled and kissed her mom. Then she took the toy pig and her papers to her room. She wanted to make more pictures of pigs. She wanted to make a pig family for Oink. She loved pigs too. They were very sweet. +Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play catch with a ball. They throw the ball to each other and try to catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball rolls away. They run after it and laugh. + +One day, they see a man in a uniform. He has a badge and a hat. He is a police officer. He is looking for a lost dog. He asks Sam and Mia if they have seen the dog. They say no, but they want to help. + +They ask the police officer what the dog looks like. He says the dog is brown and white and has a red collar. He shows them a picture of the dog. Sam and Mia say they will look for the dog too. They take the picture and run around the park. + +They see many dogs, but not the one in the picture. They are sad. They want to find the dog and make the police officer happy. They keep looking and looking. + +Then, they hear a bark. They turn around and see the dog. It is the one in the picture. It is running towards them. They are happy. They call the police officer and wave the picture. They catch the dog and hold it. The dog licks their faces and wags its tail. + +The police officer comes and sees the dog. He is happy too. He thanks Sam and Mia for being helpful. He says they are very brave and smart. He gives them a sticker and a hug. He takes the dog and says goodbye. Sam and Mia wave goodbye. They are proud. They smile and go back to playing catch. +Tom was a boy who liked to play outside. He had a ball, a bike and a kite. But his favorite thing was to discover new places. He liked to look for bugs, rocks and flowers. + +One day, he saw a big pile of dirt near his house. He ran to it and started to dig with his hands. He wanted to see what was inside. He dug and dug until he found something soft and colorful. He pulled it out and saw that it was a rag. + +"Wow, what is this?" he said. He looked at the rag and saw that it had many shapes and patterns on it. It was like a puzzle. He tried to match the shapes and make a picture. He was having fun. + +"Tom, what are you doing?" his mom called from the window. She saw him playing with the rag. She came outside and smiled. "You found a quilt, Tom. It is a blanket made of many pieces of cloth. Someone sewed them together a long time ago. It is very old and special." + +"Really?" Tom said. He looked at the quilt again and felt happy. He liked the quilt. It was warm and cozy. He wrapped it around himself and hugged it. "Can I keep it, mom?" + +"Of course, Tom. You are very lucky to find such a treasure. Maybe it belonged to someone who loved to discover things too. Maybe they left it here for you to find. You can use it to play or to sleep. It is yours now." + +Tom smiled and thanked his mom. He felt lucky and proud. He had discovered something new and wonderful. He decided to name his quilt Raggy. He and Raggy became good friends. They went on many adventures together. They discovered many things. They were happy. +Lily and Ben were going on a safari with Mom and Dad. They were very happy to see many animals. They saw lions, zebras, giraffes, and elephants. They took many pictures with their cameras. + +One day, they saw a silly monkey. The monkey was playing with a banana peel. He threw it at Lily and Ben. They laughed and threw it back. The monkey caught it and threw it again. They had a fun game. + +But then, the monkey saw Mom's hat. He liked the hat. He jumped on the car and took the hat. He put it on his head and ran away. Mom was not happy. She said, "Hey, give me back my hat, you silly monkey!" + +Lily and Ben chased the monkey. They ran through the trees and the grass. They saw the monkey hiding behind a rock. They tried to get the hat, but the monkey was too fast. He climbed on a tree and made funny noises. + +Then, they saw a big elephant. The elephant was drinking water from a lake. The monkey threw the hat at the elephant. The hat landed on the elephant's trunk. The elephant was surprised. He sneezed and sprayed water everywhere. + +The water made the hat clean. It also made Lily, Ben, Mom, Dad, and the monkey wet. They were all wet and cold. But they also laughed. They laughed at the silly monkey and the silly hat. The elephant gave the hat back to Mom. Mom said, "Thank you, elephant. You are very kind." + +They said goodbye to the monkey and the elephant. They went back to the car. They dried themselves with towels. They were happy. They had a fun and silly safari. They hugged each other and smiled. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box. They pretend the box is a car. They make noises like a car. + +"Vroom, vroom, we are going fast!" Tim says. + +"Beep, beep, watch out!" Sam says. + +They have fun with the box. They drive around the room. They see a big teddy bear. The teddy bear is on the bed. They stop the box. + +"Look, a bear!" Tim says. + +"Let's roar at the bear!" Sam says. + +They get out of the box. They go to the bed. They roar at the bear. They make loud noises like a lion. + +"Roar, roar, we are scary!" Tim says. + +"Roar, roar, we are strong!" Sam says. + +The bear does not move. The bear does not roar back. The bear is quiet. The bear is soft. + +"Maybe the bear is sad," Tim says. + +"Maybe the bear is lonely," Sam says. + +They feel sorry for the bear. They stop roaring. They hug the bear. They are kind to the bear. + +"Hello, bear, we are your friends," Tim says. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Sam says. + +The bear smiles. The bear nods. The bear is happy. They take the bear to the box. They put the bear in the box. They drive the box again. + +"Vroom, vroom, we are going fast!" Tim says. + +"Beep, beep, watch out!" Sam says. + +"Roar, roar, we are having fun!" the bear says. + +They laugh. They play. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were going to visit their grandma. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Mom helped them pack. She gave them a big hug and said, "I love you, my sweeties. Have fun with grandma. Listen to her and be good." + +Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They loved their grandma. She always had cookies and stories for them. They put their bags in the car. Dad was going to drive them. He said, "Are you ready, kids? Let's go!" + +They got in the car and buckled their seat belts. Dad started the car and drove away. Lily and Ben looked out the window. They saw trees and houses and cars. They sang songs and played games. They were happy. + +After a while, they arrived at grandma's house. Grandma was waiting for them at the door. She waved and smiled. She said, "Hello, Lily and Ben! I'm so glad you're here. Come in, come in!" + +They ran to grandma and gave her a big hug. She kissed them and said, "You're so big and beautiful. I have a surprise for you. Come, I'll show you." + +She led them to the living room. There was a big box on the table. It had a bow and a tag. The tag said, "To Lily and Ben, from Will." Will was their uncle. He lived far away. He sent them gifts sometimes. + +Lily and Ben were curious. They asked, "What is it, grandma? What did Will send us?" + +Grandma said, "Let's open it and see. But be careful. It's fragile. That means it can break easily. We have to be gentle." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They helped grandma open the box. Inside, there was a beautiful globe. It had a map of the world on it. It had colors and shapes and names. It had a stand that made it spin. + +Lily and Ben gasped. They said, "Wow! It's amazing! Thank you, Will! Thank you, grandma!" + +Grandma said, "You're welcome, my darlings. This is a special gift. It shows you where Will lives and where we live and where other people live. It shows you how big and wonderful the world is. You can learn a lot from it. But remember, it's fragile. You have to be careful with it. Don't drop it or hit it or scratch it. Treat it like a friend." + +Lily and Ben said, "We will, grandma. We will. We love it. We love you. We love Will." + +They hugged grandma and the globe. They were happy. They had a great time with grandma. They learned a lot from the globe. They thanked Will for his gift. They packed their bags again when it was time to go home. They said goodbye to grandma and the globe. They promised to come back soon. They got in the car and drove away. They waved and smiled. They were happy. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play in the woods. She had a friend who was a fox. His name was Red. Red was very smart and fast, but he was also weak. He had a bad leg that hurt him a lot. + +One day, Lila and Red were playing hide and seek in the woods. Lila was good at hiding, but Red was good at finding. He used his nose and ears to look for Lila. He found her behind a big tree. He said, "I found you, Lila! You are very good at hiding, but I am better at finding!" + +Lila smiled and said, "You are very good, Red! But you are also weak. Your leg is bad. You need to rest and eat well. You need to be strong and healthy." + +Red nodded and said, "You are right, Lila. You are a good friend. You remind me to take care of myself. You are kind and sweet." + +Lila hugged Red and said, "You are welcome, Red. You are my best friend. You remind me to have fun and be brave. You are smart and fast." + +They smiled and cuddled together. They were happy and warm. They loved each other very much. They were the best friends in the woods. +Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They see a big pond with many ducks. Lily and Ben want to feed the ducks. They look for some bread, but they have none. They see some rocks on the ground. They think the ducks might like the rocks. + +"Let's count the rocks and give them to the ducks," Lily says. + +"OK," Ben says. "I will count first. One, two, three, four, five. I have five rocks." + +"My turn," Lily says. "One, two, three, four, five, six. I have six rocks. I have more than you." + +Lily and Ben walk to the pond. They throw the rocks to the ducks. The ducks do not like the rocks. They quack and swim away. + +"Why don't the ducks like the rocks?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe the rocks are too hard," Lily says. "Or maybe the pond is too deep. The rocks sink and the ducks can't get them." + +Lily and Ben feel sad. They want to make the ducks happy. They look for something else to give the ducks. They see some flowers and grass. They pick some and bring them to the pond. They throw the flowers and grass to the ducks. The ducks like the flowers and grass. They quack and swim to Lily and Ben. + +"Look, the ducks like the flowers and grass," Lily says. + +"Yes, they do," Ben says. "They are soft and float on the water. The ducks can eat them." + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy. They have made the ducks happy. They count the ducks. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. There are seven ducks. + +"Seven ducks," Lily says. + +"Seven ducks," Ben says. + +They clap their hands and laugh. They watch the ducks eat and swim. They have fun in the park. +Tom and Lily like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make towers, houses, bridges and more with their blocks. + +One day, they decide to make a long row of blocks on the floor. They start with blue blocks, then red blocks, then yellow blocks and so on. They want to see how long they can make their row. + +"Look, our row is so long!" Lily says. "We can make it longer. Let's use the orange blocks next." + +"OK, but we have to be careful. The row is not very strong. We need to support it with more blocks," Tom says. + +They find some orange blocks and add them to the end of the row. But as they do, the row starts to wobble and shake. Some blocks fall off and make a loud noise. + +"Oh no, our row is breaking!" Lily cries. + +"Don't worry, we can fix it. We just need to put some blocks under the row to support it. Like this," Tom says. He shows Lily how to place some blocks under the row to make it more stable. + +They work together to support the row with more blocks. They also put some blocks on top of the row to make it more fun. They make a row that is long and high and colorful. + +"Wow, our row is amazing!" Lily says. "We did a good job. We are good at supporting each other." + +"Yes, we are. You are my best friend," Tom says. + +They smile and hug each other. They are happy with their row and their friendship. +Anna loved her bicycle. It was red and shiny and had a bell and a basket. She got it for her birthday from her grandma and grandpa. She rode it every day in the park with her friends. She felt like she could soar in the air when she went fast down the hill. + +But Anna was also spoiled. She did not like to share her bicycle with anyone. She did not let her brother or her cousins or her friends try it. She said it was hers and hers only. She was rude and mean to anyone who asked. + +One day, a new girl came to the park. Her name was Mia. She had a blue bicycle that was old and rusty and had a flat tire. She looked sad and lonely. Anna saw her and thought she could make fun of her. She rode her bicycle near Mia and said, "Look at my bicycle. It is better than yours. Yours is ugly and broken. You can't soar like me. You are slow and silly." + +Mia did not say anything. She just looked at Anna with big eyes. She wished she had a nice bicycle like Anna. She wished she had a friend to play with. She did not like Anna. She thought she was mean and spoiled. + +Then, something happened. Anna's bicycle hit a rock and she fell off. She scraped her knee and her elbow and her bicycle got a dent. She started to cry and scream. She wanted her mommy and daddy. She wanted a new bicycle. She was very angry and scared. + +Mia saw what happened. She felt sorry for Anna. She got off her bicycle and ran to help her. She said, "Are you okay? Do you need a band-aid? Do you want to use my bicycle? It is not much, but it still works. We can be friends and play together." + +Anna was surprised. She did not expect Mia to be nice to her. She felt ashamed of what she said and did. She realized she was wrong. She said, "Thank you. You are very kind. I am sorry for being mean to you. Your bicycle is not ugly or broken. It is special and fun. Can we share our bicycles and soar together?" + +Mia smiled and nodded. She said, "Yes, we can. I am glad you are not hurt. I am happy to have a friend like you." + +They hugged and helped each other up. They took turns riding their bicycles and having fun. They soared in the air and in their hearts. They learned to be nice and share. They became the best of friends. +Lily and Ben like to help their mom in the garden. They sort the flowers by color and put them in pots. They also sort the weeds and throw them away. Mom shows them how to prune the roses and the bushes. She says pruning makes them grow better and look nicer. + +One day, they see a fat squirrel in the garden. It is eating the prunes that mom dried in the sun. Lily and Ben think the squirrel is cute and funny. They want to give it more prunes. + +"Hi, squirrel!" Lily says. "Do you like prunes?" + +The squirrel looks at them and chatters. It runs to the fence and grabs another prune. It stuffs it in its mouth and runs away. + +"Wow, it is very fast!" Ben says. "And very hungry!" + +Mom laughs and hugs them. She says they can share some prunes with the squirrel, but not too many. She says too many prunes can make the squirrel sick. + +Lily and Ben nod. They love the squirrel, but they also love the prunes. They decide to sort some prunes for the squirrel and some for themselves. They hope the squirrel will come back and play with them. +Sam and Mia liked to sort things. They sorted their toys by color, shape and size. They sorted their books by how big they were. They sorted their clothes by how warm they were. Sorting was fun. + +One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many things inside. Some things were old and dusty. Some things were shiny and new. Some things made noises. Some things did not. + +"What is this?" Sam asked, holding a round thing with buttons and a handle. + +"It is a radio," Mia said. "Dad told me. You can talk to people far away with it. But you need batteries." + +"Can we try it?" Sam asked. + +"OK, but we have to be brave," Mia said. "Maybe there are scary people on the radio." + +They put batteries in the radio and turned it on. They heard a crackle and a beep. Then they heard a voice. + +"Hello, hello, this is Bob. Is anyone there?" + +Sam and Mia looked at each other. They were scared. But they were also brave. + +"Hello, Bob," Mia said into the handle. "This is Mia. And this is Sam. We are sorting things in the garage." + +"Hello, Mia and Sam," Bob said. "That sounds like fun. I am sorting things too. I am in a spaceship. I am sorting stars by how bright they are." + +Sam and Mia gasped. They could not believe it. They were talking to a spaceman! + +"Wow, that is amazing," Sam said. "Can you see the moon?" + +"Yes, I can," Bob said. "It is very big and beautiful. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, please," Mia and Sam said. + +"OK, then. Look out the window. I will fly by in a minute. And wave to me. I will wave back." + +Mia and Sam ran to the window. They saw a bright light in the sky. It was Bob's spaceship. It flew past the moon and winked at them. Mia and Sam waved and cheered. Bob waved and smiled. + +"Bye, Bob," Mia and Sam said. + +"Bye, Mia and Sam," Bob said. "Keep sorting things. And keep being brave. Maybe we will talk again someday." + +The radio turned off. Mia and Sam hugged each other. They were happy. They had made a new friend. A very special friend. A friend from space. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go on car trips with Mom and Dad. They see many things on the road, like trees, cows, and trucks. Sometimes they see big signs with words and pictures. Mom says they are billboards. They tell people about things to buy or do. + +One day, they see a billboard that says "Value Sleep". It has a picture of a happy family in a big bed. Anna and Ben are curious. + +"What does value mean, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"It means to think something is important or good," Mom says. + +"Why is sleep important or good?" Ben asks. + +"Because sleep helps you grow, learn, and have energy," Mom says. "Sleepy kids and grown-ups can be grumpy or sick." + +Anna and Ben nod. They remember how they feel when they don't sleep enough. They yawn and rub their eyes. + +"Can we value sleep now, Mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, sweetie," Mom says. "We are almost home. You can take a nap in your cozy beds." + +Anna and Ben smile. They snuggle with their stuffed animals and close their eyes. They value sleep. They are happy. +Lily and Anna were sisters who liked to play with their mom's jewelry. They would put on necklaces, rings, and bracelets and pretend to be queens and princesses. One day, they found a shiny silver necklace with a big blue stone in the middle. They both wanted to wear it, but there was only one necklace. + +"Let me have it, it's my turn!" Lily said. + +"No, it's mine, I saw it first!" Anna said. + +They pulled and tugged on the necklace, trying to take it from each other. But the necklace was not strong enough, and it split in two. The blue stone fell to the floor and broke into pieces. The sisters gasped and looked at the necklace and the stone. They were sad and sorry. + +"Look what we did, we ruined mom's necklace!" Lily said. + +"And the blue stone, it was so pretty, now it's dull and cracked!" Anna said. + +They started to cry and hugged each other. They knew they had been bad and selfish. They decided to tell their mom the truth and say they were sorry. They hoped their mom would forgive them and still love them. They learned to share and be careful with their mom's jewelry. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. It was a sunny day and they felt the heat on their skin. They were thirsty and hungry. + +"Let's go inside and have some juice and cookies," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom agreed. + +They ran to the door and opened it. They saw their mom sitting on the couch with a big smile. She was holding a small bundle in her arms. + +"Hi, kids," she said. "Come and meet your new baby brother. His name is Max. He was born this morning. He is very tiny and cute." + +Tom and Lily were surprised and curious. They walked slowly to the couch and looked at the baby. He had a red face and a soft hat. He was sleeping and making small noises. + +"Can we touch him?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle and quiet," mom said. "He is very alert and can hear you." + +Tom and Lily reached out and touched the baby's hand and foot. They felt warm and soft. The baby opened his eyes and looked at them. He made a funny sound. + +"Hello, Max," Tom and Lily said. "We are your big brother and sister. We are happy to see you. We welcome you to our family. We will play with you and take care of you. We love you." +Sara loves her horse, Max. He is big and brown and smart. He can run fast and jump high. Sara likes to ride him in the field and play with him. + +One day, Sara wants to make Max look nice. She gets a brush and a cloth and some water. She says to Max, "I will polish you, Max. You will be shiny and clean. You are a good horse." + +Max stands still and lets Sara polish him. She brushes his fur and his mane and his tail. She rubs his nose and his ears and his hooves. She splashes some water on him and wipes him with the cloth. She says, "You are so pretty, Max. I love you." + +Max neighs and nuzzles Sara. He likes to be polished by Sara. He thinks she is kind and sweet. He says, "I love you too, Sara. You are a good girl." + +Sara hugs Max and kisses him. She says, "Let's go for a ride, Max. You are the best horse in the world." + +Max nods and trots with Sara. They go to the field and have fun. They are happy and proud. They are friends. +Tom and Anna were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tower made of blocks. It was very tall and colorful. Tom and Anna admired the tower and wanted to touch it. + +"Who made this tower?" Tom asked. "It is so nice." + +"I don't know," Anna said. "Maybe someone who is very smart and good at blocks." + +They walked closer to the tower and reached out their hands. But before they could touch it, a loud voice shouted at them. + +"Hey, stop! That's my tower! Don't touch it!" + +Tom and Anna turned around and saw a boy with a mean face. He was holding more blocks in his arms. He looked angry and scared. + +"Your tower?" Tom said. "Why can't we touch it? We just want to see it." + +"Because it's mine!" the boy said. "I worked hard to make it. It's the best tower ever. You can't have it. Go away!" + +The boy ran to the tower and put his blocks on top. He tried to make it even taller. But he was foolish. He did not know how to balance the blocks. He put too many on one side. The tower wobbled and fell down. The blocks crashed to the ground. The boy cried. + +Tom and Anna felt sorry for the boy. They did not want to make him sad. They went to him and said. + +"We're sorry, we didn't mean to ruin your tower. We just admired it. It was very nice." + +The boy looked at them. He saw that they were not mean. They were kind. He wiped his tears and said. + +"Thank you. I'm sorry, too. I was rude to you. I was afraid you would take my tower. I wanted to make it the best. But I was foolish. I made it too tall. It was not stable." + +Tom and Anna smiled and said. + +"That's okay. We all make mistakes. Maybe we can help you make a new tower. One that is strong and stable. And we can share it. Do you want to be our friend?" + +The boy nodded and smiled. He said. + +"Yes, I do. I'm sorry, I didn't tell you my name. I'm Ben. What are your names?" + +"I'm Tom and this is Anna," Tom said. + +"Nice to meet you, Tom and Anna," Ben said. + +They picked up the blocks and started to make a new tower. They worked together and had fun. They made a tower that was not too tall, but still nice. They admired their tower and played with it. They became friends. +Lily and Max were playing in the backyard. They liked to run and jump and chase each other. They also liked to wave at the birds and the cars that passed by. + +Dad was busy with the grill. He was making hot dogs and burgers for lunch. He liked to cook for his family. He smelled the meat and smiled. + +"Who wants a hot dog?" he called out. + +"Me! Me!" Lily and Max shouted. They ran to the table and sat down. Dad gave them each a hot dog on a bun. He also gave them some ketchup and mustard. + +"Be careful, they are hot," he warned. "And don't make a mess, please." + +Lily and Max nodded. They took small bites of their hot dogs. They were yummy and juicy. They also drank some juice from their cups. + +"Thank you, Dad," they said. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties," Dad said. He kissed them on their heads. He was proud of his kids. They were delicate and kind. + +They finished their lunch and cleaned up their plates. They asked Dad if they could play some more. + +"Sure, but don't go too far," Dad said. "And be nice to each other." + +Lily and Max agreed. They ran back to the yard. They saw a butterfly flying by. They tried to catch it, but it was too fast. They laughed and waved at it. They had fun. They loved their backyard. They loved their Dad. They loved each other. +Lily was sad. She lost her toy bear. She looked everywhere, but she could not find it. She cried and cried. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to her room. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't cry, my sweet. I will help you find your bear. Maybe he is hiding somewhere." + +They looked under the bed, in the closet, and in the drawers. But they could not find the bear. Lily cried more. + +Then, mom had an idea. She said, "Let's go to the living room. Maybe he is there. I have a surprise for you." + +They went to the living room and saw a big box with a bow. Mom said, "This is for you, Lily. Open it and see what is inside." + +Lily opened the box and saw a big, soft, pink blanket. She touched it and felt warm and cozy. She smiled. + +Mom said, "This is a special blanket. It is from your grandma. She made it for you. She said it is a queen blanket. It will comfort you and make you feel like a queen." + +Lily wrapped the blanket around her and said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, grandma. I love my queen blanket. It is so big and nice. Can I keep it forever?" + +Mom said, "Of course, you can. It is yours. And guess what? I found your bear. He was hiding in the box. He wanted to surprise you too." + +Lily saw her bear and hugged him. She said, "I'm so happy. I have my bear and my queen blanket. I don't need anything else." + +Mom said, "I'm happy too. You are my queen and I love you very much." + +They cuddled on the couch and watched a movie. Lily felt comforted and loved. She was not sad anymore. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They had a ball, a truck, a doll and a teddy bear. They liked to share their toys and have fun together. + +But then, a big dog came running towards them. It was black and furry and had a loud bark. It wanted to play with their toys too, but it did not know how to be gentle. It grabbed the ball with its teeth and popped it. It pushed the truck with its paws and broke it. It bit the doll's hair and ripped it. It snatched the teddy bear and ran away with it. + +Anna and Ben were very sad and scared. They cried and hugged each other. They wanted their toys back. They wanted the dog to go away. + +"Go away, dog! You are bad! You broke our toys!" Anna shouted. + +"Leave us alone, dog! You are mean! You took our teddy!" Ben yelled. + +But the dog did not listen. It was too busy playing with the teddy bear. It did not care about Anna and Ben. + +Then, a man came walking by. He saw the dog and the children. He was wearing a coat. It was blue and warm and had many pockets. He was a repair man. He fixed things that were broken. + +He saw the ball, the truck and the doll. He saw the tears on Anna and Ben's faces. He felt sorry for them. + +"Hello, children. What happened here?" he asked. + +"A dog came and broke our toys and took our teddy!" Anna said. + +"We want our toys back and our teddy too!" Ben said. + +The repair man nodded. He took out some tools from his coat pockets. He had a needle, a thread, a glue, a tape and a scissors. He was very clever and handy. + +He repaired the ball. He sewed the hole and pumped some air. He repaired the truck. He glued the wheels and the lights. He repaired the doll. He cut the hair and tied a ribbon. He gave the toys back to Anna and Ben. + +"Here you go, children. Your toys are as good as new!" he said. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Anna and Ben said. They smiled and hugged their toys. + +But they still missed their teddy bear. They looked at the dog. It was still playing with the teddy bear. It had torn its ear and its eye. + +"Can you get our teddy back, please?" Anna asked. + +"Can you repair our teddy too, please?" Ben asked. + +The repair man nodded. He walked towards the dog. He was not afraid. He had a biscuit in his coat pocket. He gave the biscuit to the dog. The dog liked the biscuit. It dropped the teddy bear and ate the biscuit. The repair man picked up the teddy bear. He took out some more tools from his coat pockets. He had a patch, a button, a cotton and a needle. He repaired the teddy bear. He sewed the ear and the eye. He stuffed some cotton and put a patch. He gave the teddy bear back to Anna and Ben. + +"Here you go, children. Your teddy is as good as new!" he said. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Anna and Ben said. They smiled and hugged their teddy bear. + +The repair man smiled too. He was happy to help. He had a big heart. He had an enormous coat. He had many tools. He was a repair man. He fixed things that were broken. He made things that were sad happy. He was a good man. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toy train. It had a red engine and many cars. They made tracks on the floor and pretended to go to different places. + +One day, the engine stopped working. It did not make any sound or move. Tom and Anna were worried. They did not want to lose their toy train. + +"Maybe it needs new batteries," Tom said. He looked for the batteries in the drawer, but he could not find any. + +"Maybe we should ask Mom for help," Anna said. She ran to the kitchen, where Mom was making lunch. + +"Mom, Mom, our toy train is broken. The engine does not work. Can you fix it?" Anna asked. + +Mom looked at the toy train and saw that it was very old and dirty. She smiled and said, "I have an idea. Why don't we go to the toy store and buy a new engine for your train? They have many kinds and colors. You can choose the one you like best." + +Tom and Anna were happy. They liked Mom's idea. They thanked her and put on their coats and shoes. They went to the toy store with Mom and looked at all the engines. They saw a blue one, a green one, a yellow one, and a pink one. + +"Which one do you recommend, Mom?" Tom asked. + +Mom said, "They are all nice, but I think the blue one matches your train best. It also has a whistle and a light. Do you like it?" + +Tom and Anna nodded. They liked the blue engine very much. They bought it and went back home. They put the new engine on their train and turned it on. It made a loud whistle and a bright light. It moved along the tracks very fast. + +Tom and Anna clapped and cheered. They were not worried anymore. They had a new engine for their toy train. They played with it all afternoon and had a lot of fun. +Lily and Sam were playing with chalk on the sidewalk. They liked to draw pictures of animals and flowers and cars. Lily drew a big cat with stripes and Sam drew a small dog with spots. + +"Look at my cat!" Lily said. "It is very fast and strong. It can run and jump and roar." + +"Look at my dog!" Sam said. "It is very smart and friendly. It can bark and wag and fetch." + +They both liked their pictures, but they also wanted to see what the other one drew. + +"Can I see your dog?" Lily asked. + +"Can I see your cat?" Sam asked. + +They swapped places and looked at each other's chalk drawings. + +"Your dog is silly," Lily said. "It has too many spots. And it is too small. It cannot do anything." + +"Your cat is ignorant," Sam said. "It has too many stripes. And it is too big. It does not know how to talk." + +They both got angry and started to argue. They said mean things to each other and tried to erase each other's pictures with their feet. + +"Stop it!" a voice said. It was their teacher, Miss Lee. She had come out of the school to see what they were doing. "What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" + +They both stopped and looked at Miss Lee. They felt ashamed and sorry. + +"We were playing with chalk," Lily said. + +"We were drawing animals," Sam said. + +"But we did not like each other's pictures," Lily said. + +"And we said bad words," Sam said. + +Miss Lee frowned. She was not happy with them. + +"That is not nice," she said. "You should not judge each other's pictures. Everyone has their own way of drawing. And you should not use words like ignorant. That is a big word that you do not understand. And it is rude to say it to someone." + +Lily and Sam nodded. They realized they had made a mistake. + +"We are sorry, Miss Lee," they said. + +"We are sorry, Lily," Sam said. + +"We are sorry, Sam," Lily said. + +They hugged and made up. They decided to draw together and learn from each other. They used different colors and shapes and made a new picture of a cat and a dog that were friends. + +Miss Lee smiled. She was proud of them. + +"That is better," she said. "You are good friends. And you are good artists. And you are good learners. You can use big words, but only if you know what they mean. And only if you use them kindly." + +Lily and Sam smiled too. They thanked Miss Lee and went back to their chalk drawing. They had fun and they learned something new. They were happy. +Sara liked to play in the garden with her toys. She had a doll, a car, a ball and a shovel. She dug holes in the soil and filled them with water. She made mud pies and pretended to feed them to her doll. + +One day, she saw a big worm in the soil. She was curious and picked it up. She held it in her hand and looked at it. It was long and slimy and wiggled a lot. She thought it was funny and wanted to show it to her doll. + +"Look, doll, I found a worm!" she said. "It is your new friend. Do you want to hug it?" + +She moved the worm closer to her doll's face. But the worm did not like that. It bit her doll's nose. Sara was shocked and dropped the worm. Her doll's nose had a hole in it and some stuffing came out. She started to cry. + +"Mama, mama, help!" she shouted. "The worm hurt my doll!" + +Her mama heard her and came to the garden. She saw Sara crying and her doll with a hole in her nose. She felt sorry for her and hugged her. + +"Oh, Sara, I'm sorry. The worm was scared and tried to defend itself. It didn't mean to hurt your doll. We can fix it later, okay?" she said. + +She picked up the worm and put it back in the soil. She explained to Sara that worms are good for the soil and help plants grow. She told her to be gentle with them and not to bother them. + +Sara nodded and wiped her tears. She learned her lesson and never tried to hug a worm again. She played with her other toys and left the worms alone. She and her doll became friends again and had fun in the garden. +Lila was an adventurous girl who liked to spin around and around. She spun so fast that she felt dizzy and happy. One day, she saw a big red apple on a tree in the garden. She wanted to eat it, but it was too high for her to reach. + +She had an idea. She ran to the shed and found a rope. She tied one end of the rope to a branch and the other end to her waist. She hoped the rope would help her swing up to the apple. She said to herself, "This will be fun!" + +She ran and jumped, and the rope lifted her off the ground. She swung back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair. She saw the apple getting closer and closer. She stretched out her hand and grabbed it. She was so proud of herself. She bit into the apple and tasted its sweet juice. + +But then, something went wrong. The rope got tangled around the branch and Lila could not swing down. She was stuck in the air, holding the apple. She started to cry. She shouted, "Help! Help!" + +Her mom heard her and came running. She saw Lila hanging from the tree and the rope. She was scared, but she did not panic. She got a ladder and climbed up to the branch. She untied the rope and helped Lila down. She hugged her and said, "Are you okay, my dear?" + +Lila nodded and said, "I'm okay, mom. I'm sorry, I was just trying to get the apple. It was so yummy." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, Lila. You are very adventurous, but you have to be careful. Next time, ask me for help, okay?" + +Lila nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lila. Now, let's go inside and share the apple." +Tom and Mia are playing with magnets. They have many magnets of different shapes and colors. They like to stick them on the fridge and make pictures. + +Tom finds a big magnet that is rough and gray. He thinks it is a rock. He tries to stick it on the fridge, but it does not work. He is confused. + +"Why does this magnet not stick?" he asks Mia. + +Mia looks at the magnet and shakes her head. "That is not a magnet, Tom. That is a rock. Rocks do not stick on the fridge. Only magnets do." + +Tom feels silly. He does not want to play with the rock anymore. He gives it to Mia and looks for another magnet. + +Mia takes the rock and smiles. She likes rocks. She has a collection of rocks in her room. She puts the rock in her pocket and says, "Thank you, Tom. This is a nice rock. I will keep it." + +Tom and Mia sit on the floor and play with the magnets. They have fun making pictures and talking. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with a lot of snow. They wanted to go up and make a snowman. + +They put on their hats and gloves and boots. They started to climb the hill. It was hard work. The snow was deep and cold. They had to push and pull and lift their legs. + +"Look, Lily, we are almost there!" Tom said. He pointed to the top of the hill. He saw a good spot for the snowman. + +"Yay, Tom, let's go!" Lily said. She followed him. She was happy and excited. + +But then, Tom slipped on the snow. He fell down and rolled. He bumped his knee on a rock. He cried out loud. It hurt a lot. + +"Tom, Tom, are you okay?" Lily asked. She ran to him. She saw his knee. It was red and wet. She felt sorry for him. + +"I hurt my knee, Lily. It's bad. I can't make the snowman." Tom said. He was sad and scared. + +"Don't worry, Tom. I will help you. I will solve your problem." Lily said. She was brave and smart. + +She took off her scarf. She wrapped it around his knee. She made a bandage. She said, "There, Tom. This will make your knee feel better. It will stop the blood." + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are a good solver." Tom said. He smiled a little. He felt better. + +"You're welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too. You are a good climber." Lily said. She smiled back. She felt proud. + +They hugged each other. They were happy again. They decided to go back to the park. They would make the snowman another day. They had fun anyway. +Lily and Ben were playing outside in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, he is smiling!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is our friend!" Ben said. + +They wanted to draw a picture for their snowman. They found some chalk in their backpack. They looked for a place to draw. They saw a big wall near the street. It was gray and dirty. + +"Let's draw here!" Lily said. + +They ran to the wall. They started to draw with the chalk. They drew flowers and stars and hearts. They used many colors. They wanted to make the wall pretty. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a car. It was coming very fast. It was very big and black. It had a siren and a light. It was a police car. + +The car stopped near the wall. A man got out of the car. He was wearing a blue suit and a badge. He looked angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" he shouted. + +Lily and Ben were scared. They dropped the chalk. They shivered. They did not know what to say. + +The man came closer. He saw the drawings on the wall. He saw the snowman in the distance. He saw the chalk in the snow. + +He sighed. He softened his voice. + +"Are you trying to make art?" he asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were still shivering. + +The man smiled. He bent down to their level. + +"Art is good. But you can't draw on other people's walls. That is bad. That is called graffiti. Do you understand?" he asked. + +Lily and Ben nodded again. They felt sorry. + +The man picked up the chalk. He gave it back to them. + +"Here, take your chalk. But next time, find a better place to draw. Like a paper or a board. Or ask permission first. OK?" he said. + +Lily and Ben said OK. They thanked the man. They took their chalk. They ran back to their snowman. They hugged him. They felt better. + +The man got back in his car. He waved to them. He drove away. + +Lily and Ben waved back. They smiled. They learned something new. They still loved their snowman. They still loved their art. +Sara and Ben like to play in the yard. They have a big pile of leaves that they raked with their rake. They like to jump in the leaves and make noise. + +One day, they see a red car zoom by on the street. It is very fast and loud. Sara and Ben want to see the car. They run to the fence and look. + +"Wow, look at that car!" Sara says. "It is so red and shiny!" + +"I want to ride in that car!" Ben says. "It can zoom so fast!" + +They watch the car zoom away. They wish they could follow it. + +They hear a voice behind them. It is their mom. She is holding a basket. + +"Come on, kids, it is time for lunch," she says. "I have some sandwiches and juice for you." + +Sara and Ben turn around. They see their mom smiling. They smell the sandwiches. They feel hungry. + +"Okay, mom, we are coming," Sara says. + +They run to their mom. They give her a hug. They take the basket. They go to the porch. They sit on the open chairs. They eat their sandwiches and drink their juice. They are happy. + +They still think about the red car. They wonder where it went. They hope to see it again. They like to zoom. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Lily says. + +"OK!" Tom says. + +They run to the slide. But there is a problem. There is a big dog on the slide. The dog is barking. The dog is crazy. + +"Go away, dog!" Lily says. + +But the dog does not go away. The dog growls. The dog shows its teeth. + +Lily and Tom are scared. They do not want to go on the slide. They want to go home. + +"Help!" Lily and Tom say. + +Then they see a man. The man is the dog's owner. The man calls the dog. + +"Rex, come here!" the man says. + +The dog hears the man. The dog stops barking. The dog runs to the man. + +"I'm sorry, kids. Rex is not bad. He just likes to play. He thinks the slide is his toy." the man says. + +Lily and Tom are not scared anymore. They are angry. + +"That's not fair! The slide is for kids, not for dogs!" Lily says. + +"Yeah! The dog took our part of the day!" Tom says. + +The man is sorry. He wants to make Lily and Tom happy. + +"I'm sorry, kids. How about I buy you some ice cream? Then you can go on the slide." the man says. + +Lily and Tom think about it. They like ice cream. They still want to go on the slide. + +"OK. But only if the dog stays away from the slide." Lily says. + +"OK. Deal." the man says. + +The man buys Lily and Tom some ice cream. They eat the ice cream. They are happy. Then they go on the slide. They have fun. They forget about the crazy dog. They have a good day. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were lions and roar at each other. They also liked to chase the birds and the squirrels. + +One day, they saw a big cross on a hill. It was light and shiny. They wondered what it was. + +"Let's go see the cross," Tom said. + +"OK," Lily said. + +They ran up the hill. They saw a man sitting under the cross. He looked sad and tired. + +"Hello," Tom said. "Why are you here?" + +The man looked at them and smiled. "I'm here to pray," he said. "The cross is a sign of God's love." + +"Who is God?" Lily asked. + +"God is the one who made everything," the man said. "He loves you and me and all the animals and plants. He wants us to be kind and good." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They liked the man. He seemed nice and gentle. + +"Can we pray with you?" Tom asked. + +"Of course," the man said. "You can pray anytime and anywhere. You just have to talk to God in your heart." + +Tom and Lily closed their eyes. They tried to talk to God in their hearts. They thanked him for the park and the cross and the man. They asked him to help them be kind and good. + +They opened their eyes. They felt happy and peaceful. + +"Can we roar with you?" Lily asked. + +The man laughed. "Why not?" he said. "God made lions too. He likes to hear them roar." + +They all roared together. They sounded like a big happy family of lions. They made the birds and the squirrels run away. They had fun. +Lily and Ben 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 with their snowman. + +"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "Do you like the snow?" + +"Yes, I do!" Ben said, pretending to be the snowman. "But I don't like the sun. The sun is scary. It makes me melt." + +Lily and Ben laughed. They liked to pretend and make jokes. They sang a song for the snowman. They sang about snowflakes and snowballs and snow angels. They made music with their voices. + +But then they saw the sun coming out from behind the clouds. The sun was bright and warm. It shone on the snowman. The snowman started to melt. His hat and scarf fell off. His carrot nose and buttons dropped to the ground. His arms and legs became smaller and smaller. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "Mr. Snowman is melting!" + +"Quick, let's save him!" Ben said. "We can move him to the shade. Maybe he will stop melting there." + +Lily and Ben tried to move the snowman. But he was too heavy and wet. They could not lift him. They felt sad and sorry. They hugged the snowman and said goodbye. + +"Goodbye, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "We will miss you. You were a good friend." + +"Goodbye, Mr. Snowman!" Ben said. "We had fun with you. You made us happy." + +The snowman smiled. He was glad that Lily and Ben liked him. He was not scared of the sun anymore. He knew that he would come back next winter. He whispered to them: + +"Goodbye, Lily and Ben! Thank you for playing with me. Thank you for singing to me. You made me music. You made me alive." +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide. They see a big green hill. They want to climb it. + +"Let's go up the hill!" Tom says. "Maybe we can see the whole park from there!" + +"OK!" Anna says. "But be careful. The hill is very steep." + +They hold hands and start to climb. They take small steps and help each other. They are almost at the top when they hear a loud shout. + +"Hey! Get off my hill!" A boy with a red hat and a mean face is standing on the top. He looks angry. + +"Who are you?" Tom asks. "This is not your hill. This is the park. Everyone can play here." + +"No, it is mine!" The boy says. "I found it first. You have to go away or I will push you down!" + +Tom and Anna are scared. They do not want to fight. They do not want to fall. They look at each other and decide to go back. + +"OK, OK, we are going." Anna says. "But you are not nice. You should share the hill with others. Maybe then you would have more friends." + +The boy does not listen. He just laughs and says, "Ha! I do not need friends. I have the hill. It is the best thing in the park. You are silly to leave it." + +Tom and Anna run down the hill. They do not look back. They find another place to play. They have fun and forget about the boy and the hill. + +The boy stays on the hill. He is alone. He is bored. He wishes he had someone to play with. He looks at the park and sees Tom and Anna laughing and smiling. He feels sad. He wonders if he made a mistake. He thinks maybe the hill is not the best thing in the park after all. +Tom and Mia were playing in the old house. They liked to pretend they were explorers and find new things. They went up the stairs and saw a big door. Tom wanted to open it, but Mia was scared. + +"Maybe there is a ghost inside," she said. + +"Don't be silly, ghosts are not real," Tom said. He turned the handle and pushed the door. It made a loud noise. + +Inside the room, there was a lot of dust and old stuff. Tom and Mia saw a big mirror, a broken chair, a hat and a coat. They also saw a white sheet on the floor. + +"Look, a ghost!" Mia said and pointed at the sheet. + +Tom laughed and picked up the sheet. He put it over his head and said, "Boo! I am a ghost!" + +Mia screamed and ran away. Tom followed her and tried to catch her. He thought it was funny. + +But then, he tripped over the coat and fell down. The sheet came off his head and he saw something else. It was a real ghost! It had a pale face, black eyes and a long mouth. It looked angry and sad. + +"Who are you?" the ghost said. "Why are you here?" + +Tom was very scared. He wanted to run away, but he could not move. He wished Mia was with him. + +"I am sorry, Mr. Ghost," he said. "We were just playing. We did not mean to bother you." + +The ghost looked at Tom. He saw that he was honest and not mean. He sighed and said, "It's okay, kid. I am not going to hurt you. I am just lonely. I used to live here, but now no one comes to visit me." + +Tom felt sorry for the ghost. He said, "Maybe we can be your friends. We can come and play with you sometimes. If you want." + +The ghost smiled and said, "That would be nice. Thank you, kid. You are very kind." + +Tom smiled back and said, "You are welcome, Mr. Ghost. My name is Tom, by the way. And this is Mia. She is my sister." + +He looked around and saw Mia peeking from behind the door. She was still scared, but curious. She saw that the ghost was not bad, but friendly. + +"Hi, Mr. Ghost," she said. "I am sorry I screamed. You scared me." + +The ghost said, "It's okay, Mia. I am sorry I scared you. I was just lonely. I am glad you are here." + +Tom and Mia came closer to the ghost. They started to talk and play with him. They found out his name was Ben and he liked to tell stories. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the time. + +They became friends with the ghost and visited him often. They learned a lot from him and he was happy to have them. They were honest, kind and brave. They were the best friends a ghost could have. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They were very proud of their snowman. + +But then the sun came out and it was very warm. The snowman started to melt. His hat fell off, his scarf got wet and his nose got smaller. Lily and Ben were sad. + +They had an urge to save their snowman. They ran to the house and got some ice cubes. They tried to stick them on the snowman, but they melted too. The snowman was getting smaller and smaller. + +"Please don't melt, snowman!" Lily said. "We love you!" + +"Maybe we can move him to a colder place," Ben said. He had a fierce idea. "Let's take him to the freezer!" + +They got a big tray and put the snowman on it. They carried him to the kitchen and opened the freezer. It was very cold and full of ice cream and frozen peas. + +"Here you go, snowman," Ben said. "You can stay here and be happy." + +They put the tray in the freezer and closed the door. They smiled at each other and went back to play in the snow. They hoped their snowman would be safe and sound. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build a big tower with many colors. They are happy. + +But then, a fierce dog comes. The dog is big and loud. He barks and runs to the tower. He wants to knock it down. + +Lila and Ben are scared. They shout, "No, dog, no! Go away! This is our tower!" + +The dog does not listen. He jumps and hits the tower. The blocks fall down. The tower is gone. + +Lila and Ben are sad. They cry. They hug each other. + +But then, their mom comes. She sees the mess. She sees the dog. She sees Lila and Ben. + +She says, "Oh, no, what happened? Are you OK?" + +Lila and Ben tell her. They point to the dog. They say, "He did it. He broke our tower. He is fierce." + +Mom says, "I'm sorry. That is not nice. He is a bad dog. Come, let's go inside. We can build another tower. A better one. And we can have cookies." + +Lila and Ben smile. They say, "OK, mom. Thank you. We love you." + +They go inside. They leave the dog. They build a new tower. They eat cookies. They are happy. +Sara was a small girl who liked to chew. She chewed on her toys, her books, and her clothes. Her mom and dad were not happy. They said, "Sara, stop chewing! You will ruin your things and hurt your teeth!" + +One day, Sara found a big, shiny gum in her mom's purse. She thought it looked yummy. She took it out and put it in her mouth. She chewed and chewed and blew a big bubble. She was very proud. She wanted to show her mom and dad. + +She ran to the living room, where her mom and dad were watching TV. She said, "Look, look, I can blow a big bubble!" But as she said that, the bubble popped and the gum stuck to her hair. She felt a pull and a pain. She cried, "Ow, ow, it hurts!" + +Her mom and dad jumped up and saw the gum in her hair. They were very angry. They said, "Sara, what did you do? That was not your gum! That was mom's gum! How will we get it out of your hair?" + +They took Sara to the bathroom and tried to wash the gum out. But it was too sticky. They had to cut some of her hair. Sara was very sad. She said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I just wanted to chew." + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "We know, Sara, we know. But chewing is not always good. You have to be careful what you chew. Some things are not for chewing. They are for other things. Like gum is for mom, and toys are for playing, and books are for reading, and clothes are for wearing. Do you understand?" + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I understand. I will not chew on things that are not for chewing. I will only chew on things that are for chewing. Like food and snacks and candy. Can I have some candy?" + +Her mom and dad smiled and said, "Maybe later, Sara, maybe later. But first, let's go back to the living room and watch some TV. We love you, Sara. You are our small girl. And this is our home. And home is where we are happy." +Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a wallet on the bench. It is brown and has a zipper. + +"Look, a wallet!" Tom says. "Maybe it has money inside." + +"Or candy!" Sue says. "Let's open it and see." + +They unzip the wallet and look inside. They see some green papers, some shiny coins, and a card with a picture of a man. + +"Wow, this is a lot of money!" Tom says. "We can buy many toys and snacks with this." + +"But this is not our wallet," Sue says. "This is someone else's wallet. Maybe they are looking for it. Maybe they are sad." + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes money, but he also likes to be helpful. He remembers what his mom told him. "You are right, Sue," he says. "We should give the wallet back. Maybe we can find the man with the picture. He must be the owner." + +They look around the park and see a man sitting on a bench. He looks sad and worried. He has the same picture on his shirt as the card in the wallet. + +"Excuse me, sir," Tom says. "Is this your wallet?" + +The man looks up and sees the wallet. His eyes light up. He takes the wallet and opens it. He counts the money and the coins. He smiles and hugs the wallet. + +"Yes, this is my wallet!" he says. "Thank you so much, kids. You are very helpful. I lost my wallet this morning and I was afraid it was gone forever. You saved my day." + +He gives Tom and Sue a big hug and a candy each. He tells them they are very kind and honest. He says he will never forget them. + +Tom and Sue are happy. They helped someone and made a new friend. They learned that being helpful is better than having money. They share the candy and play in the park. They have a lot of fun. +Sara was an adventurous girl. She liked to explore new places and find new things. One day, she went to the farm with her mom and dad. She saw many animals, like cows, pigs, chickens and horses. She wanted to pet them and feed them. + +She saw a big bucket near the barn. It was full of apples. Sara loved apples. She ran to the bucket and grabbed an apple. She took a big bite. It was sweet and juicy. She smiled and said, "Yum!" + +But then, she felt something tickle her nose. She rubbed it with her hand, but it did not help. She felt a big sneeze coming. She tried to hold it in, but she could not. She sneezed so hard that the apple flew out of her mouth and landed on the head of a horse. + +The horse was surprised and neighed loudly. It shook its head and tossed the apple away. Sara was scared and said, "Sorry, horse!" She ran back to her mom and dad. They hugged her and said, "It's okay, Sara. You just had a sneeze. The horse is not angry. He just wants another apple." + +Sara felt better and said, "Can I give him another apple?" Her mom and dad nodded and said, "Yes, you can. But be careful and don't sneeze again." Sara took another apple from the bucket and walked slowly to the horse. She held out the apple and said, "Here, horse. This is for you. I hope you like it." + +The horse sniffed the apple and took it gently from Sara's hand. He chewed it and nodded his head. He looked at Sara and nuzzled her cheek. Sara giggled and said, "Thank you, horse. You are very nice. I like you." She petted his mane and gave him a hug. She was happy and said, "This is the best day ever!" +Lily liked to play with her toys in the garden. She had a doll, a ball, a pipe and a hat. She liked to pretend that the pipe was a magic wand and the hat was a crown. She felt like a fairy princess. + +One day, a boy named Max came to visit. He saw Lily's toys and wanted to play with them too. He asked Lily if he could have the pipe. Lily said no, it was hers. Max got angry and tried to grab the pipe from Lily. Lily held on tight and shouted, "Stop! It's mine!" + +Max did not stop. He pulled harder and harder. Lily felt scared and sad. She did not like Max. He was not nice. He was not a friend. He was a bully. + +Then, Lily's big brother Sam came to the garden. He saw Max and Lily fighting over the pipe. He ran to them and said, "Hey, what are you doing? Leave my sister alone!" He took the pipe from Max and gave it back to Lily. He hugged Lily and said, "Are you okay, Lily? Don't worry, I'm here." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. You are thoughtful." She gave Sam a kiss on the cheek. Sam smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good sister. You are brave." He gave Lily a hug. + +Max felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong to demand the pipe from Lily. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Sam. I was mean. Can I play with you?" Lily and Sam looked at each other. They decided to give Max a chance. They said, "Okay, Max. You can play with us. But you have to be nice and share." Max nodded and said, "I will. I promise." They all played together with the toys in the garden. They had fun and became friends. +Ben and Lily wanted to sell their old toys. They put them in a big box and went to the park. They saw many people and children there. They hoped someone would buy their toys and give them money. + +They saw a man with a big hat and a long coat. He had a reindeer with him. The reindeer had a red nose and a bell around its neck. The man smiled and said, "Hello, children. Do you want to see my reindeer? His name is Rudy. He can fly and do tricks." + +Ben and Lily were curious. They liked animals. They said, "Yes, please. Can we pet him?" + +The man nodded and said, "Sure, but be careful. He is very dizzy today. He ate too many cookies and candy canes. He needs to rest before he can fly again." + +Ben and Lily went to the reindeer and touched his fur. It was soft and warm. The reindeer licked their faces and made a funny sound. They laughed and said, "He is so cute and friendly. We like him." + +The man said, "Do you want to trade your toys for him? He is very special and rare. He can make you happy and take you to the North Pole." + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They liked their toys, but they liked the reindeer more. They said, "OK, we will trade. But you have to promise to take good care of our toys. They are also special and rare. They can make you happy and take you to many places." + +The man agreed and said, "Deal. Thank you, children. You are very kind and smart. I will treasure your toys and play with them every day." + +They gave him their box of toys and he gave them the reindeer. They hugged and said goodbye. Ben and Lily walked away with the reindeer. They were very happy and excited. They wondered what adventures they would have with their new friend. +Tom loves to play football with his dad. He has a big red football that he can kick and throw. Every day, he asks his dad to play with him in the garden. But sometimes, his dad is busy. He has to work on his computer or talk on the phone. Tom does not like it when his dad is busy. He wants to have fun with him. + +One day, Tom sees his dad sitting on the sofa. He is not working or talking. He is watching TV. Tom thinks this is a good time to play football. He runs to his dad and says, "Dad, can we play football, please? I have my big red football. It is fun to play with it." + +His dad looks at him and smiles. He says, "Sure, Tom. I would love to play football with you. But first, can you do me a favor? Can you request the remote from your mom? She is in the kitchen. I want to turn off the TV." + +Tom nods and says, "OK, dad. I will request the remote from mom. Then we can play football." He runs to the kitchen and sees his mom. She is making a cake. She is busy too. But Tom thinks she will not mind. He says, "Mom, can I have the remote, please? Dad wants to turn off the TV. He wants to play football with me." + +His mom looks at him and smiles too. She says, "Of course, Tom. You can have the remote. Here you go. I am happy that you and dad are going to play football. But be careful not to break anything. And come back soon. The cake will be ready soon. It is chocolate. Your favorite." + +Tom takes the remote and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I love chocolate cake too. I will be careful. I will come back soon." He runs back to his dad and gives him the remote. His dad turns off the TV and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good boy. Now let's go to the garden and play football. I bet you can score a goal." + +Tom and his dad go to the garden and play football. They have a lot of fun. They kick and throw the big red football. They laugh and cheer. They are not busy anymore. They are happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to build forts with the cushions from the sofa and the chairs. They used blankets and pillows to make roofs and walls. They pretended they were in a castle or a spaceship or a jungle. + +But sometimes they played too rough and the cushions fell down. Then they had to restore the fort. That means they had to put the cushions back where they were before. Anna was good at restoring. She liked to make the fort neat and cozy. Ben was not so good at restoring. He liked to throw the cushions and make them fly. + +One day, they were playing in the fort when they heard a loud noise. It was their mom coming home from work. She was very tired and wanted to rest on the sofa. But when she saw the living room, she was not happy. She saw the cushions all over the floor and the blankets and pillows on the sofa. She said, "What a mess! Who made this mess?" + +Anna and Ben looked at each other. They knew they had to restore the living room. They said, "Sorry, mom. We were playing in the fort. We will restore the living room now." They started to pick up the cushions and put them back on the sofa and the chairs. They folded the blankets and put them away. They fluffed the pillows and put them on the sofa. + +Mom watched them restore the living room. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are very good at restoring. Now the living room is nice and tidy. You can play in the fort again, but please be careful with the cushions. They are not toys. They are for sitting and resting." Anna and Ben nodded and said, "Okay, mom. We will be careful. We love you." They hugged their mom and went back to the fort. They played quietly and happily. They were not noisy anymore. +Anna was bored. She had no one to play with. Her big brother was at school. Her mom was busy in the kitchen. Her dad was at work. She looked at her toys, but they did not look fun. She sighed. + +She walked to the window and saw a big truck outside. It was yellow and shiny. It had a ladder and a hose. It was a fire truck. Anna liked fire trucks. She wondered what it was doing there. + +She ran to the door and opened it. She saw some men in red suits. They were firemen. They smiled at her and waved. One of them came over to her. + +"Hi, little girl. Do you like fire trucks?" he asked. + +"Yes, I do. They are loud and fast and brave. Can I see your truck?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, you can. We are here for a surprise. Do you like surprises?" he asked. + +"Yes, I do. What is the surprise?" Anna asked. + +He took her hand and led her to the truck. He showed her the ladder and the hose and the siren. He let her sit in the driver's seat and honk the horn. He gave her a red hat and a sticker. He told her she was a fire girl. + +Anna was very happy. She thanked the fireman and gave him a hug. She ran back to the door and called her mom. + +"Mom, mom, come and see. There is a fire truck outside. It is a surprise for me. They let me see their truck and gave me a hat and a sticker. They are very nice. Can I play with them?" she asked. + +Her mom came to the door and saw the fire truck and the firemen. She was surprised too. She smiled and said, "Wow, Anna, what a wonderful surprise. You are very lucky. Yes, you can play with them, but only if they are available. They might have to go and put out a fire somewhere. Be careful and have fun." + +Anna nodded and ran back to the truck. She played with the firemen and the truck until they had to leave. She waved goodbye and said, "Thank you for the surprise. You are the best. I want to be a fire girl when I grow up." + +She went back to the house and showed her mom her hat and her sticker. She was not bored anymore. She was very happy. She sighed. But this time, it was a happy sigh. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many ducks. The ducks were swimming and quacking. Lily and Ben liked the ducks. They wanted to feed them. + +"Look, Ben, I have some bread. Let's give it to the ducks," Lily said. + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water," Ben said. + +They walked to the edge of the pond. They broke the bread into small pieces. They threw the pieces to the ducks. The ducks came closer. They ate the bread. They were happy. + +Lily and Ben smiled. They watched the ducks. They saw one duck drink the water. It made a funny sound. Lily and Ben laughed. + +"Did you hear that, Ben? The duck drank the water. It sounded like this: glug glug glug," Lily said. + +She tried to imitate the sound. Ben joined her. They said: glug glug glug. They giggled. + +Then they saw something else. They saw a big wood. It was behind the pond. It had many trees. The trees had green leaves. The sun shone on the leaves. They looked beautiful. + +"Wow, Ben, look at the wood. It is so beautiful. Do you want to go there?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, Lily, let's go. Maybe we can find some flowers. Or some animals. Or some fairies," Ben said. + +They held hands. They ran to the wood. They were excited. They wanted to explore. They left the pond and the ducks behind. They entered the wood. They had a new adventure. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had a pink blouse and long hair. Lily always took Anna with her when she went outside. + +One day, Lily and Anna went to the park with Mommy. Lily saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She put Anna on the bench and ran to the slide. She climbed up the ladder and slid down fast. It was fun! + +But when she came back to the bench, Anna was gone. Lily looked around and saw a boy holding Anna. He was pulling her hair and trying to take off her blouse. Lily felt angry and scared. She ran to the boy and shouted, "Give me back my doll! She is mine!" + +The boy looked at Lily and laughed. He said, "No, she is mine now. I like her blouse. It is pretty. You can have this one." He threw another doll at Lily. It was dirty and broken. + +Lily did not want the other doll. She wanted Anna. She grabbed Anna from the boy's hands and hugged her tight. She said, "No, you are mean! Anna is my best friend. I love her. I will protect her from you!" + +The boy tried to snatch Anna back, but Lily was stronger. She pushed him away and ran to Mommy. Mommy saw what happened and said, "Lily, are you okay? What did that boy do to you and Anna?" + +Lily told Mommy everything. Mommy said, "That boy was very rude and wrong. He should not take things that are not his. He should not hurt your doll. You did a good job to protect Anna. She is lucky to have you as her owner. Do you want to play with another doll? I have one in my bag. She is new and available." + +Lily looked at Mommy's bag and saw a doll with a blue blouse and curly hair. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. She is nice. Can I have her too?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, you can. You can have as many dolls as you want. You are a good girl and you deserve them. But remember to share and be kind to others. Not everyone has dolls like you." + +Lily nodded and said, "I will, Mommy. I will share and be kind. But I will always protect Anna. She is my favorite." + +Mommy hugged Lily and Anna and said, "I love you, Lily. And I love Anna too. You are my favorite." +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play dress up with their mom's clothes. One day, they find a big suit in the closet. It is black and has many buttons. + +"Let's try it on!" Anna says. She puts on the jacket and the pants. They are too big for her. She feels silly. The sleeves cover her hands and the pants drag on the floor. + +"Look at me!" Ben says. He puts on the shirt and the tie. They are too big for him too. He feels silly. The shirt is loose and the tie is long. + +They look at each other and laugh. They pretend to be grown-ups. They talk in deep voices and make funny faces. + +"Hello, I am Mr. Suit. I work in a big office. I have a lot of papers to sign," Ben says. + +"Hello, I am Mrs. Suit. I work in a big store. I sell a lot of clothes," Anna says. + +They giggle and hug. They like to play dress up. They feel happy. +Lila was very happy today. She had a new friend to play with. Her friend was a small, soft kitten. The kitten had black and white fur and green eyes. Lila named her friend Dot. + +Lila and Dot played all morning. They chased a ball, they hid under the bed, they jumped on the sofa. They had a lot of fun. But then, Lila's mom called her for lunch. + +"Come on, Lila, it's time to eat. You can play with Dot later," mom said. + +Lila did not want to stop playing. She wanted to stay with Dot. She said, "No, mom, I want to play more. Dot is my friend." + +Mom smiled and said, "I know, Lila, Dot is your friend. But you need to eat, too. And Dot needs to relax. She is tired from playing so much. Look, she is sleeping on the pillow. Why don't you join her after lunch? You can cuddle with her and read a story. How does that sound?" + +Lila looked at Dot. Dot was sleeping on the pillow. She looked very cozy and peaceful. Lila felt a little tired, too. She said, "Okay, mom, I will eat. And then I will relax with Dot. We can read a story. That sounds nice." + +Mom nodded and said, "Good girl, Lila. Come on, let's go to the kitchen. I have some yummy soup for you. And some milk for Dot." + +Lila and mom went to the kitchen. They ate their lunch. Lila liked the soup. She said, "Thank you, mom, for the soup. And for Dot. She is the best friend ever." + +Mom hugged Lila and said, "You're welcome, Lila. I'm glad you like Dot. She is a very cheerful kitten. And you are a very sweet girl. Now, let's go back to the living room. Dot is waiting for you." + +Lila and mom went back to the living room. Dot was still sleeping on the pillow. Lila gently picked her up and cuddled with her. Dot opened her eyes and purred. Lila smiled and said, "Hi, Dot. I'm back. Do you want to hear a story?" + +Dot nodded and snuggled with Lila. Lila opened a book and read a story. It was a story about a princess and a dragon. Lila and Dot liked the story. They relaxed and listened. They felt very happy and warm. They were the best friends ever. +Tim and Lily were twins who loved horses. They lived on a farm with their mom and dad, who had many horses in a big stable. Tim and Lily liked to help their mom and dad feed the horses, brush their fur, and give them water. + +One day, Tim and Lily wanted to ride a horse. They asked their mom and dad, who said they could ride Sam, the small brown horse. Sam was gentle and friendly, and liked to carry Tim and Lily on his back. Mom and dad helped Tim and Lily put a saddle and a bridle on Sam, and lifted them up on his back. + +"Be careful, Tim and Lily," mom said. "Don't pull Sam's ears or tail, and don't kick him too hard. He will go slow and steady if you talk to him nicely." + +Tim and Lily nodded and smiled. They said hello to Sam, and thanked him for letting them ride. They held the reins gently, and tapped Sam's sides with their feet. Sam started to walk out of the stable, and Tim and Lily felt happy and excited. + +They rode Sam around the farm, and saw the cows, the pigs, the chickens, and the ducks. They waved to their mom and dad, who were working in the field. They sang songs and told jokes to Sam, who listened and nodded. They had a lot of fun. + +But then, Tim saw a big red ball near the barn. He wanted to play with it. He forgot what mom said, and kicked Sam hard. Sam was surprised and scared. He neighed loudly, and ran fast. Lily was scared too. She held on to Tim, and shouted. + +"Stop, Tim, stop! You hurt Sam! He doesn't like it! He wants to go back to the stable!" + +Tim realized he made a mistake. He felt sorry and sad. He stopped kicking Sam, and said sorry. He pulled the reins gently, and asked Sam to stop. Sam slowed down, and stopped near the stable. He was panting and shaking. + +Mom and dad heard the noise, and ran to Tim and Lily. They saw Sam was upset, and Tim and Lily were crying. They hugged them, and asked what happened. + +"I kicked Sam too hard," Tim said. "I wanted to play with the ball. I was bad. I'm sorry, Sam. I'm sorry, mom and dad." + +Mom and dad were not angry, but they were disappointed. They told Tim he should not kick Sam, or any animal, ever. They told him he should be kind and gentle, and respect Sam's feelings. They told him he should listen to their rules, and be careful when he rides. + +Tim nodded, and said he understood. He hugged Sam, and stroked his fur. He said sorry again, and promised to be good. Sam forgave Tim, and licked his face. He was not hurt, but he was tired. He wanted to rest in the stable. + +Mom and dad helped Tim and Lily get off Sam, and took off his saddle and bridle. They gave him some hay and water, and thanked him for being a good horse. They told Tim and Lily they could ride Sam again another day, if they behaved well. + +Tim and Lily said yes, and thanked Sam too. They said goodbye to him, and went with mom and dad to the house. They learned a lesson that day, and never kicked Sam again. They became good friends with Sam, and with all the horses in the stable. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play and pretend together. One day, they decided to be adventurous and explore the backyard. They put on their hats and backpacks and said goodbye to their mom. + +"Have fun, but be careful," mom said. "And come back soon for snack." + +Lily and Ben nodded and ran outside. They saw many things in the backyard. They saw flowers and bugs and birds. They saw a big tree and a small pond. They saw a swing and a slide and a sandbox. + +"Let's pretend we are explorers," Lily said. "We can find new places and animals and treasures." + +"OK," Ben said. "I have a map and a compass in my backpack. You have a binoculars and a camera. Let's go!" + +They followed the map and the compass to the big tree. They climbed up and looked around with the binoculars. They saw a squirrel and a crow and a nest. They took pictures with the camera. + +"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "It's a shiny thing in the nest. Maybe it's a treasure." + +"Let's get it," Ben said. "But be careful. The crow might be angry." + +They reached for the shiny thing, but the crow saw them and cawed loudly. It flew towards them and pecked at their hats. Lily and Ben screamed and dropped the shiny thing. They slid down the tree and ran away. + +"That was scary," Lily said. "But also fun. We are adventurous explorers." + +"Yes, we are," Ben said. "But I'm hungry. Let's go back for snack." + +They ran back to the house and told mom about their adventure. Mom smiled and gave them snack. They ate cookies and milk and shared the pictures they took. They were happy and proud of themselves. They decided to pretend and explore again tomorrow. +Lily liked to follow her big sister, Anna, everywhere. She wanted to do everything that Anna did. One day, Anna was making a picture with glass. She had many pieces of glass in different colors. She put glue on them and stuck them on a big paper. + +Lily watched and wanted to try too. She reached for a piece of glass, but Anna stopped her. + +"No, Lily, you can't touch the glass. It is sharp and can hurt you. You can only look, not touch." + +Lily was confused. She did not understand why she could not touch the glass. It looked so pretty and shiny. She wanted to feel it and make a picture too. + +She waited until Anna went to get more glue. Then she quickly grabbed a piece of glass. But it was not soft and smooth. It was hard and pointy. It cut her finger and made it bleed. Lily cried out loud. + +Anna heard her and ran back. She saw the blood and the glass and got scared. + +"Oh, Lily, what did you do? I told you not to touch the glass. You are hurt. Come, let me help you." + +She took Lily to the sink and washed her finger. She put a band-aid on it and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I know you wanted to play with the glass, but it is not safe for you. You have to listen to me. I love you and I don't want you to get hurt." + +Lily nodded and hugged her back. She was sorry too. She learned that glass was not a toy. She decided to follow Anna's words, not her glass. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom. One day, they see a big hill in the park. They want to climb the hill and see the view. + +"Mom, can we go up the hill?" Lily asks. + +"Sure, but be careful and stay together," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben run to the hill. They climb and climb. They are very happy. They reach the top of the hill. They see the view. They see the trees, the flowers, the birds, and the sky. They see their mom and wave to her. + +"Wow, the view is so pretty!" Lily says. + +"Yes, it is!" Ben says. + +They sit on the hill and enjoy the view. They feel the sun and the wind. They hear the sounds of the park. + +But then, they see a big cloud. The cloud is dark and scary. It makes a loud noise. It is thunder. Lily and Ben are afraid. They do not like thunder. They want to go back to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, help!" Lily cries. + +"Let's go, let's go!" Ben says. + +They get up and run down the hill. They slip and fall. They hurt their knees and elbows. They are upset. They cry and cry. + +Mom sees them and runs to them. She hugs them and kisses them. She wipes their tears and cleans their wounds. She tells them they are brave and strong. + +"It's okay, it's okay. I'm here. The thunder is gone. The sun is back. You are safe," Mom says. + +Lily and Ben calm down. They smile and hug their mom. They say thank you and sorry. They love their mom. + +They go back to the park. They play and laugh. They forget the thunder. They remember the view. They are happy. +Lily liked to care for her plants. She had many pots with flowers and herbs on her balcony. She watered them every day and talked to them. She thought they were happy and pretty. + +One day, she saw a new neighbor move in next door. He had a big truck with many boxes. He looked tired and sad. Lily wanted to say hello and make him feel welcome. + +She picked a flower from one of her pots and ran to the door. She knocked and waited. The neighbor opened the door and saw Lily. He smiled a little. + +"Hello, who are you?" he asked. + +"I'm Lily. I live here. This is for you." She gave him the flower. + +"Thank you, that's very kind of you. I'm Ben. I just moved here. I don't know anyone yet." + +"You can be my friend. I like to care for my plants. Do you like plants?" + +"Yes, I do. I have some in my boxes. But I don't have a balcony. Where can I put them?" + +"You can put them on my balcony. There is a lot of space. It's very wide. You can share it with me. Then we can care for them together." + +"Really? That would be wonderful. Thank you, Lily. You are a very nice neighbor." + +"You're welcome, Ben. Come, I'll show you my balcony. And my plants. They will like you too." +Sara and Tom are twins. They like to play together. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad have a big surprise for them. They put a big box in the living room. The box has a bow on it. It is orange. Sara and Tom wonder what is inside. + +"Can we open it now?" Sara asks. + +"Not yet," Mom says. "You have to wait until after lunch." + +Sara and Tom eat their lunch very fast. They want to open the box. They wash their hands and run to the living room. + +"OK, now you can open it," Dad says. "But be careful." + +Sara and Tom pull the bow and tear the paper. They lift the lid of the box. They see something fluffy and soft. It is a puppy! The puppy is brown and white. It has a red collar. It wags its tail and licks their faces. + +"A puppy!" Sara and Tom shout. "Thank you, Mom and Dad!" + +They hug the puppy and each other. They are very surprised and very happy. They have a new friend. They name the puppy Spot. They play with Spot all day. They have the best birthday ever. +Ben likes to play with his motorcycle. It is red and shiny and makes a loud noise. He pretends he is a racer and zooms around the yard. He likes to make ramps out of dirt and wood and jump over them. + +One day, he sees a big pool in his neighbor's yard. He wonders what it would be like to dive into the water with his motorcycle. He thinks it would be fun and cool. He puts on his helmet and his tight gloves and rides to the fence. + +He sees his friend Mia sitting on the edge of the pool. She has a yellow swimsuit and a rubber duck. She waves at him and says, "Hi, Ben. Do you want to swim with me?" + +Ben says, "No, thank you. I want to dive with my motorcycle. Watch me!" He backs up and revs his engine. He speeds toward the fence and jumps over it. He flies in the air and dives into the pool with a big splash. + +Mia screams and covers her eyes. She thinks Ben is crazy and silly. She hears him laugh and sees him come up from the water. He holds his motorcycle and says, "That was awesome! Do you want to try?" + +Mia says, "No, thank you. I like my duck. You are wet and dirty. Go home and change." She swims away and plays with her duck. + +Ben shrugs and smiles. He likes his motorcycle. He thinks it is the best toy ever. He rides out of the pool and goes home. He is happy and proud. He thinks he is the best diver ever. +Lila and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bush with red berries. They were hungry, so they ran to the bush. + +"Look, berries!" Lila said. "Let's pick some and eat them." + +"OK," Ben said. "But we have to share. There are not many berries." + +They picked some berries and put them in their hands. They counted them. Lila had five berries and Ben had four berries. + +"Here, you can have one of mine," Lila said. She gave Ben a berry. "Now we have the same." + +"Thank you, Lila," Ben said. He smiled. "You are a good friend." + +They ate the berries. They were sweet and juicy. They licked their fingers. + +"Yum, yum," Lila said. "These are the best berries ever." + +"Yes, they are," Ben said. "And they are even better when we share them." + +They hugged and laughed. They were happy. They went to play some more. +Jen loved horses. She wanted to ride a horse, but she was too small. She had a toy horse that she played with every day. She named it Spot, because it had a big black spot on its back. + +One day, Jen saw a big sign near her house. It said: "Horse show. Come and see the horses. Free rides for kids." Jen was very happy. She asked her mom if they could go. Her mom said yes, and they walked to the show. + +There were many horses at the show. They were big and beautiful. Jen saw a brown horse with a long mane. She liked it very much. She asked the man who owned the horse if she could ride it. The man smiled and said yes. He helped Jen get on the horse. He told her to hold the reins and be gentle. + +Jen felt very proud and happy. She rode the horse around the show. She said hello to the other horses and the people. The horse was very nice and calm. It listened to Jen and did what she wanted. Jen felt like she was flying. + +When the ride was over, Jen thanked the man and the horse. She gave the horse a hug and a carrot. The horse nuzzled her and ate the carrot. Jen said: "You are a very good and thoughtful horse. I wish I could keep you. But I know you have a home and a family. Maybe I will see you again someday." + +The man said: "You are a very kind and brave girl. You rode the horse very well. You can come and visit the horse anytime you want. His name is Brownie. He likes you too." + +Jen smiled and said: "Thank you. I like Brownie too. He is my friend. Goodbye, Brownie. I hope you have a good day." + +Jen and her mom walked back to their house. Jen felt very happy. She had gained a new friend and a new experience. She still loved her toy horse, but she also loved Brownie. She hoped to ride him again soon. +Lily and Ben are playing with sand in the garden. They have a big bucket and some cups and spoons. They like to make sand cakes and pretend to eat them. + +"Look, I made a big cake!" Lily says. She pours some sand from her cup onto the bucket. "It has cherries and cream on top." + +"Wow, that looks yummy!" Ben says. He takes a spoon and digs a hole in the bucket. "I made a surprise inside. Can you guess what it is?" + +Lily leans over and looks at the hole. She sees something shiny and round. "Is it a coin?" she asks. + +"No, it's not a coin. It's a ring!" Ben says. He picks up the ring and shows it to Lily. "It's my mom's ring. She has a long name. It says Anna on the ring. Do you like it?" + +Lily nods. She thinks the ring is pretty. She likes the name Anna. It sounds nice. "Can I try it on?" she asks. + +"Okay, but be careful. Don't lose it. Mom will be mad if she can't find it." Ben says. He puts the ring on Lily's finger. It is too big for her. It slides around. + +Lily smiles. She feels like a princess. She holds up her hand and admires the ring. "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." she says. + +"You're welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too." Ben says. They hug and go back to playing with sand. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing with their dolls. They liked to dress them up and pretend they were going to a party. Tom had a fake needle that he used to make holes in the dolls' clothes. He thought it was fun, but Lily did not. + +"Stop it, Tom!" Lily said. "You are hurting my dolls. They don't like it when you poke them with your needle." + +"It's not a real needle, Lily. It's fake. It can't hurt them. Look, it's made of plastic." Tom said. He showed her the needle and tried to poke her hand. + +"Ow!" Lily cried. "That still hurts, Tom. You are mean. Give me back my needle. It's mine." + +"No, it's mine. I found it in the trash. You can't have it. I want to keep it." Tom said. He ran away with the needle, leaving Lily and her dolls behind. + +Lily was very sad and angry. She wanted to get her needle back from Tom. She thought of a plan. She took one of her dolls and put some ketchup on its dress. She pretended it was blood from Tom's needle. She ran after Tom and showed him the doll. + +"Look what you did, Tom!" Lily said. "You made my doll bleed. You are a bad boy. You have to give me back my needle now." + +Tom saw the doll and the ketchup. He was scared. He thought he had hurt the doll for real. He did not want to be a bad boy. He gave Lily back her needle and said he was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt your doll. Here, take your needle. I don't want it anymore. It's too dangerous." Tom said. + +Lily smiled. She took her needle and hugged her doll. She was happy. She forgave Tom and said he was a good boy. She told him it was not real blood, it was ketchup. She said they could still play together, but without the needle. + +"Okay, Lily. I'm sorry. I'm a good boy. Let's play together. But no more needle. It's not fun. It's fake." Tom said. + +They put the needle away and played with their dolls. They had a nice party and shared some cookies. They were friends again. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But they do not like the big seesaw. The big seesaw is scary. It goes up and down very fast. It makes a loud noise. It looks like it can break. + +One day, they see a new boy in the park. His name is Sam. He is big and strong. He has a big smile. He goes to the big seesaw. He says, "Who wants to play with me? The big seesaw is fun!" + +Tom and Lily are curious. They want to see how Sam plays. They go near the big seesaw. They see Sam sit on one end. He says, "I need someone to sit on the other end. I weigh a lot. I need someone who weighs a lot too. Who wants to try?" + +Tom and Lily look at each other. They are scared. They do not weigh a lot. They are small and light. They think the big seesaw will make them fly. They shake their heads. They say, "No, thank you. We do not want to play with you. The big seesaw is not fun. It is scary." + +Sam is sad. He says, "Please, do not be scared. The big seesaw is safe. It will not make you fly. It will make you laugh. It is fun. Please, give it a try." + +Tom and Lily are brave. They want to make Sam happy. They want to have fun. They decide to try the big seesaw. They sit on the other end. They hold on tight. Sam pushes with his feet. The big seesaw goes up and down. It makes a loud noise. It does not break. + +Tom and Lily are surprised. They do not fly. They do not fall. They laugh. They have fun. They say, "Thank you, Sam. You are right. The big seesaw is fun. It is not scary. You are a good friend." + +Sam is happy. He says, "You are welcome, Tom and Lily. You are good friends too. You are brave and fun. You weigh enough. You make the big seesaw work. Let's play some more!" + +Tom, Lily and Sam play on the big seesaw. They swing, slide and run. They have a lot of fun. They are not scared. They are happy. +Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for bugs and flowers. One day, they saw something unusual in the bushes. It was a big, furry animal with black and white stripes. It looked like a cat, but bigger and wilder. + +"Wow, what is that?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know, but it's pretty," Lily said. "Maybe it's friendly. Can we pet it?" + +Sam was not sure. He had heard that some wild animals could bite or scratch. He did not want to get hurt. He said, "I don't think we should. It might be dangerous. Let's stay away from it." + +But Lily was curious. She wanted to touch the soft fur and see the bright eyes. She said, "Don't be scared, Sam. I trust it. It won't hurt us. Come on, let's go closer." + +She took a step towards the animal, but it did not like that. It made a loud noise and showed its sharp teeth. It was angry and scared. It sprayed a bad smell at Lily and Sam. They both screamed and ran away. + +They ran to their mommies, who were sitting on a bench. They smelled very bad and had tears in their eyes. Their mommies hugged them and asked what happened. + +"We saw a wild cat with stripes and it sprayed us," Lily said. + +"It was not a cat, it was a skunk," Sam said. "We should have listened to Sam. He was right. It was dangerous." + +Their mommies nodded and said, "Yes, you should have. Some animals are not meant to be petted. They are wild and need their space. You have to be careful and respect them. And you have to trust your friend when he tells you something is not safe." + +Sam and Lily learned their lesson. They said they were sorry and hugged each other. They still liked to play in the park and look for bugs and flowers, but they never went near a skunk again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away. They ran after it and laughed. + +One day, they saw a big white sheet on the grass. It looked like a ghost. They were scared and hid behind a tree. + +"Who is that?" Lily whispered. + +"I don't know," Ben whispered back. "Maybe it is a bad ghost. Maybe it wants to scare us." + +They peeked from the tree and saw the sheet move. It made a funny noise. It sounded like a sneeze. + +"Ah-choo!" + +Lily and Ben giggled. They realized it was not a ghost. It was a person under the sheet. + +They came out from the tree and walked to the sheet. They saw a boy with a red nose and a smile. + +"Hi," the boy said. "I'm Sam. I'm sorry if I scared you. I was playing ghost with my sister, but she had to go home. I was cold and lonely under the sheet." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry for Sam. They were thoughtful and kind. + +"Do you want to play with us?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, please," Sam said. "That would be fun." + +They gave Sam the ball and threw it to him. He caught it and threw it back. They played and laughed together. They were not scared of the ghost anymore. They made a new friend. +Lily was very hungry. She wanted to eat her lunch. But she did not like what Mommy gave her. She saw green things and red things on her plate. She did not like green things and red things. She only liked yellow things and white things. + +She pushed her plate away and said, "No, Mommy, I don't want this. I want cheese and bread." + +Mommy sighed. She was tired. She had cooked the lunch for Lily and herself. She wanted Lily to eat healthy food. She said, "Lily, please try it. It is good for you. It has carrots and peas and chicken. They are colorful and tasty. You can use your fork to eat them." + +Lily shook her head. She did not want to use her fork. She did not want to try the colorful food. She said, "No, Mommy, I don't like it. It is yucky. I want cheese and bread." + +Mommy sighed again. She did not know what to do. She did not want to fight with Lily. She did not want to waste the food. She said, "Lily, how about this? You can have one bite of each thing on your plate. Then you can have some cheese and bread. But you have to use your fork. OK?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She was very hungry. She wanted cheese and bread. But she also wanted to make Mommy happy. She said, "OK, Mommy, I will try. But only one bite." + +Mommy smiled. She was glad. She said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good girl. Here, I will help you with your fork." + +She picked up Lily's fork and put a small piece of carrot on it. She held it to Lily's mouth. Lily opened her mouth and took the bite. She chewed it and swallowed it. She was surprised. It was not yucky. It was sweet and crunchy. She said, "Mommy, this is good. Can I have more?" + +Mommy was happy. She said, "Of course, Lily. You can have more. I am proud of you. You are trying new things. You are growing up." + +Lily smiled. She was happy too. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you. And I love colorful food." +Tim and Lily were friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they went to the park with their moms. There was a big pond with ducks and fish. Tim and Lily wanted to feed the ducks. + +They asked their moms for some bread. Their moms gave them some and told them to be careful. Tim and Lily broke the bread into small pieces and threw them to the ducks. The ducks came closer and quacked. Tim and Lily laughed and clapped. + +But then, something terrible happened. Tim dropped his bread and leaned over the pond. He lost his balance and fell into the water. He was scared and wet. He cried for help. + +Lily saw Tim in the pond. She was brave and smart. She ran to the network of ropes that was near the pond. It was for climbing and swinging. She grabbed one rope and threw it to Tim. She said, "Tim, grab the rope! I will pull you out!" + +Tim heard Lily and saw the rope. He grabbed it and held on tight. Lily pulled and pulled. She was strong and kind. She pulled Tim out of the pond. He was safe and dry. He hugged Lily and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are a good friend!" + +Their moms came and hugged them too. They were happy and proud. They said, "Well done, Lily! You saved Tim! You are a hero!" + +Tim and Lily smiled and said, "We are sorry, moms. We were not careful. We will not go near the pond again." + +Their moms said, "It's okay, Tim and Lily. We are glad you are okay. You learned a lesson today. Now, let's go home and drink some hot chocolate. You must be cold and hungry." + +Tim and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please, moms. We love hot chocolate. And we love you too." +Sara was eager to see her daddy. He had been away for a long time, working in a far place. She missed him a lot and wanted to hug him and play with him. Every day, she asked her mommy, "When will daddy come home?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Soon, my love, soon. Daddy loves you and he is working hard to make us happy. He will come home when he is done." + +One day, Sara heard a knock on the door. She ran to open it, hoping it was her daddy. She was right! There he was, with a big smile and a suitcase. He dropped the suitcase and opened his arms. "Sara, my sweetie, I'm home!" he said. + +Sara jumped into his arms and hugged him tight. She felt his warm and strong embrace. She kissed his cheek and said, "Daddy, I'm so happy you're here! I love you so much!" + +Daddy kissed her back and said, "I love you too, Sara. You're my precious girl. I'm sorry I was away for so long, but I'm here now and we can have fun together." + +Sara and daddy went inside, where mommy was waiting for them. They hugged and kissed mommy too, and then they all sat on the couch and talked and laughed. Sara felt eager to show daddy her drawings, her toys, and her books. She was glad he was home, and she hoped he would stay for a long time. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy boat. They have a big tub of water in the backyard. They put the boat in the water and make it sail. They pretend they are pirates and look for treasure. + +One day, they find a bunch of grapes on the table. They think the grapes are jewels. They put some grapes in the boat and sail away. They are very happy and proud of their treasure. + +"Look, Anna, we have so many jewels!" Ben says. + +"Yes, Ben, we are rich pirates!" Anna says. + +But then, their mom comes out. She sees the grapes in the boat. She is not happy. She says the grapes are for eating, not for playing. She takes the grapes away and tells them to wash their hands. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They say sorry to their mom. They ask if they can have some grapes for a snack. Their mom smiles and says yes. She gives them each a grape and a hug. They eat the grapes and say thank you. They still like to play with their boat, but they do not take the grapes anymore. They look for other things to be their treasure. +Lila and Ben like to play with their cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to make them race and crash and honk. Sometimes they also like to polish their cars. They use a soft cloth and some water to make them shiny and clean. + +One day, they decide to polish their cars outside. They fill a bucket with water and take their cloth and their cars. They find a nice spot on the grass and start to polish. They are very happy and proud of their work. + +But then, a big dog comes running. The dog is wet and dirty. He sees the bucket and thinks it is a toy. He jumps on the bucket and spills the water everywhere. Lila and Ben are in shock. Their cars are wet and muddy. The dog is wagging his tail and barking. + +"Hey, stop it!" Lila shouts. "You are ruining our cars!" + +"Go away, bad dog!" Ben cries. "You are not our friend!" + +The dog does not understand. He thinks they are playing. He picks up a car in his mouth and runs away. Lila and Ben chase him. They are angry and sad. They want their car back. + +Will they get their car back? Will the dog learn to be nice? Will Lila and Ben polish their cars again? The end. +Tom and Mia like to play in the garden. They have a big hedge that makes a good hiding place. Sometimes they part the hedge and go to the other side, where there are more flowers and bugs. + +One day, they hear a loud noise from the other side of the hedge. They part the hedge and peek through. They see a big dog with a red collar. The dog is barking and running fast. He looks angry and scary. + +"Whoa, look at that dog!" Tom says. "He is so fast and loud!" + +"Let's go back to our side," Mia says. "He might bite us!" + +They try to go back, but the dog sees them and runs towards them. He jumps over the hedge and chases them. Tom and Mia scream and run to the house. They slam the door and lock it. + +"Mom, mom, there is a big dog in the garden!" they shout. + +Mom comes and looks out the window. She sees the dog and smiles. + +"Don't worry, kids, that's just Rex," she says. "He is our neighbor's dog. He is not angry, he just wants to play. He is very friendly and gentle." + +"Really?" Tom and Mia ask. + +"Yes, really. Come on, let's go and say hello to him. He will be happy to see you." + +Mom opens the door and calls Rex. The dog wags his tail and licks her hand. Tom and Mia come out and pet him. He is soft and warm. He likes to play fetch and roll over. + +Tom and Mia are not scared of Rex anymore. They think he is a good dog. They play with him until it is time for dinner. They part the hedge and say goodbye to Rex. They hope to see him again soon. +Anna and Ben were going to visit their grandma for the weekend. They had to pack their bags with clothes, toys and books. Anna liked to pack her own bag, but Ben needed some help from mom. + +"Mom, can I bring my spider?" Ben asked, holding a stuffed toy spider. + +"Of course, you can, Ben. Your spider is very nice and soft," mom said, smiling. + +Anna looked at Ben's spider and made a face. She did not like spiders. She thought they were scary and icky. She saw a cobweb in the corner of the room and pointed at it. + +"Look, Ben, there is a real spider in the cobweb. Do you like that spider too?" Anna asked, trying to tease Ben. + +Ben looked at the cobweb and saw a tiny spider hanging from a thread. He felt sorry for the spider. He thought it must be lonely and cold in the cobweb. + +"I like that spider too, Anna. It is very brave and clever to make a cobweb. Maybe it is looking for a friend," Ben said, in a compassionate voice. + +Anna was surprised by Ben's answer. She did not expect him to be so kind to the spider. She felt a little ashamed of herself for being mean. She decided to be nicer to Ben and his spider. + +"Maybe you are right, Ben. Maybe the spider is looking for a friend. Do you want to give it some of your spider's food?" Anna asked, in a friendly voice. + +Ben nodded and took out a small cracker from his bag. He broke it into pieces and put them near the cobweb. + +"Here you go, spider. This is for you. You can share it with my spider. He is your friend too," Ben said, in a gentle voice. + +The spider moved a little and seemed to notice the cracker. It crawled down the thread and took a bite. Ben and Anna watched it with curiosity and smiled. They felt happy to make a new friend. Mom came and hugged them both. + +"You are very sweet, Ben and Anna. I am proud of you for being compassionate to the spider. Now, let's finish packing and get ready to go. Grandma is waiting for us," mom said, in a loving voice. + +They finished packing their bags and got into the car. They waved goodbye to the spider and the cobweb. They hoped to see them again when they came back. They drove away, looking forward to their weekend with grandma. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big ball that could shine in different colors. They liked to roll it, bounce it, and catch it. Sometimes they shared it, and sometimes they fought over it. + +One day, they found a new toy in their room. It was a small car that could make noises and move by itself. Tom and Lily were curious and wanted to try it. They turned it on and watched it zoom around the floor. It was very fun and fast. + +But the ball did not like the car. It felt jealous of the car. It thought that Tom and Lily would forget about it and only play with the car. It wanted to shine brighter and get their attention. So it started to change its colors faster and faster, hoping that Tom and Lily would notice. + +But Tom and Lily did not notice. They were too busy with the car. They laughed and clapped as the car dodged the furniture and chased the cat. They did not see the ball shining and flashing. + +The ball felt sad and angry. It decided to do something bad. It waited until the car came near it, and then it rolled towards it. It hit the car hard and made it stop. The car fell over and broke. It did not make noises or move anymore. + +Tom and Lily heard the crash and turned around. They saw the ball and the car on the floor. They were shocked and upset. They ran to the car and tried to fix it, but it was too late. The car was broken. + +They looked at the ball and realized what it had done. They were angry and disappointed. They scolded the ball and said, "Bad ball! Why did you do that? You broke our new toy! We don't want to play with you anymore!" + +They took the ball and put it in a corner. They covered it with a blanket and left it there. They did not touch it or look at it. They went to find another toy to play with. + +The ball felt sorry and ashamed. It wished it had not been jealous and mean. It wished it had been nice and shared. It wanted to say sorry and make up with Tom and Lily. But it did not know how. It lay under the blanket and cried. It was lonely and dark. It did not shine anymore. It was covered with dust. +Today, Ben and Lily go to the park with Mom. They see a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Ben likes the slide. He runs to it and climbs up. Lily likes the swing. She sits on it and asks Mom to push her. + +"Look, Mom, I can go high!" Lily says. + +"You are very good at swinging, Lily," Mom says. + +Ben slides down and sees a boy with a red truck. The truck is attractive. It has big wheels and a horn. Ben wants to play with it. + +"Hi, I am Ben. Can I see your truck?" Ben asks the boy. + +"Hi, I am Sam. Sure, you can see it. Do you want to play with me?" Sam says. + +Sam is nice. He offers Ben his truck. Ben is happy. He takes the truck and makes it go vroom-vroom. + +"Thank you, Sam. This is a cool truck. Do you want to try my ball?" Ben says. + +Ben has a blue ball in his backpack. He offers Sam his ball. Sam is happy. He takes the ball and throws it to Ben. + +"Thank you, Ben. This is a fun ball. Do you want to be my friend?" Sam says. + +Ben and Sam smile. They are friends. They play with the truck and the ball. Lily sees them and joins them. They share their toys and have a good time. + +Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of Ben and Lily. They are kind and friendly. They make new friends. Today is a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little yellow cat named Sunny. Sunny lived in a big house with a nice girl named Lisa. They loved to play together every day. + +One day, Sunny and Lisa were playing in the garden. Sunny liked to chase butterflies, and Lisa liked to watch. As they played, a butterfly flew high into the sky. Sunny jumped up to catch it, but she couldn't. She looked at Lisa and said, "I wish I could become a big cat, so I could catch the butterfly." + +Lisa smiled and said, "Sunny, you are perfect just the way you are. You don't need to become anything else. We can still have fun together." They continued to play in the garden, chasing butterflies and laughing. Sunny was happy to be a little yellow cat with her best friend Lisa. +Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Buddy. He loved to play and discuss things with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They would talk about the sun, the rain, and their fun games. + +One day, Buddy and Tim saw dark clouds in the sky. Buddy told Tim, "Rain is coming soon." Tim was sad because he wanted to play outside. They decided to find a big tree to hide under, so they could still play when the rain came. + +As the rain started to fall, Buddy and Tim were safe and dry under the big tree. They laughed and played, happy that they had found the perfect spot. The rain didn't stop them from having fun. And when the rain stopped, they ran out and played in the puddles, splashing and laughing together. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a famous cat. This cat was famous because it could wrap things very well. The cat had a friend, a little mouse. They liked to play together. + +One day, the cat and the mouse decided to play a game. The game was to see who could wrap a toy the best. The cat went first. It wrapped the toy very well. The mouse was excited to try too. + +The mouse tried to wrap the toy, but it was not as good as the cat. The cat laughed at the mouse. The mouse was sad. As a result, they stopped playing together. The cat and the mouse were not friends anymore. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little mouse named Max. Max had a rough day, and he was very sad. He wanted to find his way home, but he was lost. + +As Max walked, he saw a big trap. He was scared, but he knew he must be brave. Max thought, "I can't quit. I must keep going." So Max jumped over the trap and kept walking. + +After a while, Max found his way home. He was so happy to see his family. They all hugged and played together. Max learned that even when things are rough, he should never quit. And Max never saw the big trap again. +Once upon a time, there was a big billboard in a wild field. A little boy named Tim saw the billboard while he was playing. The billboard had a picture of a big toy on it. Tim wanted the toy very much. + +Tim went to his mom and said, "Mom, can I have the toy on the billboard?" His mom said, "No, Tim, we cannot get the toy right now." Tim was sad, but he thought of a plan to surprise his mom and get the toy. + +The next day, Tim went to the wild field and tried to take the toy from the billboard. He climbed up high to reach it. But the billboard was too big and Tim fell down. He got hurt and cried. His mom found him and said, "Tim, you should have listened to me. Now, you are hurt and still don't have the toy." Tim learned that he should listen to his mom and not do wild things. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky was a very good duck who liked to help others. One day, Ducky found a big egg. The egg lay on the ground near a tree. Ducky wanted to find the egg's mom. + +Ducky asked his friends to help him. They all knew the town's law: if you find something, you help it find its home. Ducky asked his friend, Bunny, "Is this your egg?" Bunny said, "No, it's not mine, but I will help you look for the mom." They asked their friend, Kitty, "Is this your egg?" Kitty said, "No, it's not mine, but I will help too." + +Ducky, Bunny, and Kitty looked all over the town for the egg's mom. They found a bird named Chirpy who said, "That is my egg! Thank you for finding it!" Ducky, Bunny, and Kitty were happy to help. They learned that helping others was not cheap, but it was worth it. The moral of the story is: always help others, even if it's not easy, because it's the right thing to do. +Once upon a time, in a small house, lived a boy named Tim and his mom. Tim was hungry and asked his mom, "Mom, what can we eat?" His mom thought for a moment and then she suggested, "How about some pasta?" + +Tim was excited and said, "Yes, I love pasta! Can we make it together?" So, they went to the kitchen and started to make the pasta. They put water in a big pot and waited for it to get hot. Then, they put the pasta in the pot and watched it cook. + +As they waited, it started to get dark outside. The sun went down and the sky turned black. Tim looked out the window and said, "Mom, it's dark now." His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is. But don't worry, we will have our pasta soon." + +When the pasta was ready, they put it on plates and sat down to eat. Tim and his mom enjoyed their pasta together. After they finished eating, Tim said, "Thank you, Mom. That was yummy!" His mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Tim. I'm glad you liked it." + +And so, even though it was dark outside, Tim and his mom had a warm and cozy time eating pasta together. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bird named Bobo. Bobo lived in a big tree near a pretty lake. Every day, Bobo would fly around and play with his friends. + +One day, a thick fog came to the lake. Bobo and his friends could not see each other. They were sad and scared. They wanted the fog to go away so they could play again. + +Bobo had an idea. He found a flower that could spray water. He took the flower and sprayed water into the fog. The fog went away, and the sun came out. Bobo and his friends were so happy to see each other again. They played and sang all day long. +Once upon a time, there were two twins named Tom and Tim. They lived in a big, pretty house with their mom and dad. Their family was wealthy, so they had many toys to play with. + +One sunny day, Tom and Tim went outside to play. They saw a cute dog in their yard. The dog wagged its tail and wanted to play with the twins. Tom and Tim decided to lead the dog to their favorite park. + +At the park, Tom and Tim played with the dog. They threw a ball, and the dog ran to catch it. The twins were very happy. They had a fun day with their new dog friend. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a compassionate boy named Tim. Tim loved to help everyone. He had a big shield that his dad gave him. Tim would use the shield to protect his friends from the rain and the hot sun. + +One day, Tim and his friend, Lily, were playing outside. The sun was very hot. Lily said, "Tim, I am hot. Can you help me?" Tim knew what to do. He took his shield and held it over Lily's head. Now, Lily was in the shade and not hot anymore. + +They played all day, and the shield remained with them. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thank you, Tim, for keeping me cool today with your shield." Tim smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I am always here to help you." And from that day on, Tim and Lily were the best of friends, and Tim continued to be a compassionate friend to everyone in the village. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth rock named Rocky. Rocky lived in a big park with lots of trees and flowers. He liked to watch the kids play and listen to the birds sing. Rocky was a very happy rock. + +One day, a little girl named Amy found Rocky. She picked him up and said, "You are a smooth rock. I will give you to my friend as a gift." Amy put Rocky in her pocket and took him to her friend's house. Rocky was excited to meet new friends. + +When they got to the house, Amy gave Rocky to her friend, Tim. Tim loved the smooth rock and decided to keep Rocky in his room. At night, Tim would make noise with Rocky by tapping him on the floor. Rocky loved making noise with Tim, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty butterfly. The butterfly loved to fly and play in the sun. One day, the butterfly saw a big pond. The butterfly wanted to dive into the pond. + +An elderly frog lived in the pond. The frog saw the butterfly and said, "Hello, butterfly! What are you doing?" The butterfly said, "I want to dive into the pond, but I am scared." + +The elderly frog smiled and said, "Don't worry, butterfly. I will help you. Just flap your wings and dive. I will be right here with you." The butterfly trusted the frog and took a deep breath. Then, the butterfly flapped its wings and dove into the pond. + +The butterfly and the frog played in the water together. They had so much fun. From that day on, the butterfly and the elderly frog became best friends. They always played together and helped each other. And the butterfly was never scared to dive into the pond again. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby dog named Max. Max loved to run and play with his blocks. One sunny day, Max was running in the park with his blocks when he met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily looked at Max and said, "Hi, Max! Can I play with your blocks too?" Max was happy to share his blocks with Lily. They played together, stacking the blocks and making a big tower. Max knew that something fun was going to happen. + +As they were playing, a big wind came and knocked down their tower of blocks. Max and Lily were surprised, but they didn't give up. They picked up the blocks and started to build again. This time, they made an even bigger and stronger tower. Max and Lily were so proud of their tower, and they knew that their hard work had paid off. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a best friend named Sam. Sam was a very reliable friend. They always played together and had lots of fun. + +One sunny day, Tim and Sam were playing catch with a ball. Tim threw the ball very high in the air. Sam tried to catch it, but he missed. The ball hit Sam's arm, and it hurt a little. Sam felt embarrassed because he didn't catch the ball. + +Later, they played hide and seek. Sam found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. Tim looked and looked, but he couldn't find Sam. Finally, Tim found Sam and they both laughed. Tim said, "You are a great hider, Sam!" Sam felt happy and not embarrassed anymore. They played together all day and had so much fun. +Once upon a time, in a small park, there was a big statue. The statue was a man with a funny hat. Many kids liked to play near the statue. + +One day, a nosy little boy named Tim went to the park. Tim saw the statue and did not recognize it. He asked his mom, "Who is that man?" His mom said, "That is a famous man who lived long ago." + +Tim was curious and wanted to know more. He asked his mom, "What did he do?" His mom smiled and said, "He helped many people and made them happy." Tim liked the statue even more now. He played near the statue every day and always remembered the man who made people happy. +One day, a little kid named Tim went to the park with his mom. He saw a swing and wanted to play on it. "Mom, can I swing on that?" he asked. His mom said, "Yes, Tim. Go have fun!" + +Tim ran to the swing and started to swing back and forth. He loved the feeling of going high up in the air. As he swung, the wind blew harsh on his face, but Tim didn't mind. He just kept swinging and laughing. + +After a while, another kid named Sue came to the park. She saw Tim on the swing and wanted to play too. "Can I swing with you?" she asked Tim. Tim said, "Yes, Sue! Let's swing together!" So, Tim and Sue swung on the swings, having lots of fun and making a new friend. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a fragile candle. He was very excited and wanted to show his friend, Sam. Tim went to Sam's house and said, "Look at my new candle!" + +Sam looked at the candle and asked a question, "Can I hold it?" Tim said, "Yes, but be careful. It's fragile!" Sam took the candle, but he wasn't careful. The candle broke in his hands. + +Tim was sad and upset with Sam. "You broke my candle!" he said. Sam felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to." They both thought about how to fix the candle. + +Finally, Sam had an idea. He ran to his room and came back with some glue. They carefully put the pieces of the candle back together. The candle was fixed, and Tim was happy again. + +From that day on, Sam always listened when Tim said something was fragile. They learned how to work together to fix problems and stayed best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fast dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park. One day, he saw a big barrel near a tree. Spot was curious and wanted to know what was inside the barrel. + +Spot went to his friend, Cat, and asked, "Cat, can you help me look inside the big barrel?" Cat agreed and they both went to the barrel. Spot ran very fast to the barrel and waited for Cat to come. When Cat arrived, they both tried to look inside the barrel. + +As they were looking inside, they heard a voice. It was a little bird who said, "Hi, Spot and Cat! I was just passing by and saw you looking inside the barrel." Spot and Cat were surprised to see the bird. The bird told them that there was nothing inside the barrel, but they could use it to play a fun game. So, Spot, Cat, and the little bird played a game of rolling the barrel back and forth, and they all had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to watch videos on his TV. One day, he found a new video to watch. It had a big, red button on it. Tim was very excited to see what was inside. + +Tim put the video in the TV and pressed play. He sat down and stared at the screen. But the video was not fun. It was boring. Tim did not like the video. It had no colors, no music, and no funny animals. Tim was sad. + +Tim turned off the TV and went outside to play. He found a big, green ball. Tim kicked the ball and ran after it. He laughed and had a lot of fun. Tim learned that sometimes, it is better to play outside than to stare at a boring video. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lazy cat named Whiskers. Whiskers lived on a quiet street with many other animals. He loved to sleep all day and play all night. + +One sunny day, Whiskers saw a big, red ball bouncing down the street. He wanted to play with it, so he chased after it. As he got closer, the ball seemed to vanish! Whiskers was sad and looked around to find the ball. + +Just then, Whiskers heard a small voice say, "Hey, I have the ball!" It was a little mouse named Squeaky. Whiskers looked at Squeaky and asked, "Can I play too?" Squeaky smiled and said, "Yes, let's play together!" So Whiskers and Squeaky played with the big, red ball all day long, and they became best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Freddy. Freddy loved to pretend. He would hop around the pond and pretend he was a big, strong frog. One day, Freddy saw a cheap toy boat floating on the water. He thought it would be fun to play with. + +Freddy hopped on the cheap toy boat and pretended he was a captain. He shouted, "Ahoy, matey! I am Captain Freddy!" A little girl named Lily heard him and came to the pond. She saw Freddy on the toy boat and laughed. + +Lily said, "Hello, Captain Freddy! Can I pretend with you?" Freddy smiled and said, "Yes, come play!" So, Lily and Freddy pretended together. They had lots of fun playing with the cheap toy boat, and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to cook with his mom. One day, Tim wanted to make a cake. He got a big pan to mix the cake in. + +Tim put all the things he needed in the pan. He added some water, but the mix was still dry. Tim thought he needed more water. He wanted to gain a good cake, so he added more and more water. + +The mix got too wet. Tim was sad. He tried to cook the cake, but it did not work. The cake was bad. Tim learned that too much water can make a cake bad. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. The lion was not bad, but he looked scary. He had a long tail and sharp teeth. He lived in a green forest with many trees. + +One day, the lion felt tired and let out a big yawn. A little bird heard the yawn and came to see the lion. The bird was not scared of the lion. The bird said, "Hello, Mr. Lion. Why did you yawn?" + +The lion said, "I am sleepy, little bird. I need a friend to play with, but everyone is scared of me because they think I am bad." The little bird felt sad for the lion and decided to be his friend. + +They played together all day long. The other animals saw that the lion was not bad. They all became friends and had lots of fun. The lion was happy and never yawned again. +Once upon a time, there was a slow shark. He lived in the big blue sea. The slow shark had many friends. They would play and swim together all day. + +One day, the slow shark wanted to design a game for all his friends. He thought and thought. Then, he had a great idea! He would make a race for all his friends to play. + +The slow shark told his friends about the race. They were all very excited. They lined up and waited for the slow shark to say "Go!" When he said "Go!", they all swam as fast as they could. The slow shark was happy to see his friends having fun. And that's how the slow shark designed a game that brought joy to everyone in the big blue sea. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little girl named Lily. She loved to learn new things. One day, she saw a modern toy car that went in a zigzag way. She really wanted to learn how to make it go. + +Lily asked her mom to help her. They went to the store and bought the zigzag car. When they got home, they opened the box and found a button. Lily pushed the button and the car started to move. It went left, then right, then left again. It was so much fun! + +Lily played with her modern zigzag car all day long. She showed her friends how to make it go too. They all had a great time learning together. And that's how Lily learned to make her new toy car go in a zigzag way. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Tim. Tim was a generous dog who loved to share his toys with his friends. One day, Tim went to the park to play with his friends. + +In the park, there was a big fountain. Tim and his friends liked to play near the fountain. One day, the fountain started to tremble. Tim and his friends were scared. They did not know what to do. + +Then, a kind old lady came to help. She told Tim and his friends that they should not be scared. She showed them how to be brave and not to tremble. Tim and his friends learned to be brave like the kind old lady. The moral of the story is to be brave and help others when they are scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Billy. Billy had a new nest in a big tree. One day, he found a shiny thing on the ground. He picked it up with his beak and took it to his nest. He lay the shiny thing next to his eggs. + +A wise old owl saw Billy with the shiny thing. The owl knew that the shiny thing was not good for the nest. He told Billy, "You have a good brain, little bird. Use your brain to think about what is best for your eggs." + +Billy thought about what the owl said. He knew that the owl was right. He used his brain and took the shiny thing out of his nest. Billy learned that it is important to use his brain to make good choices. And from that day on, he always used his brain to make the best choices for his family. +Once upon a time, there was a big gray rabbit named Bob. Bob lived in a forest near a big oak tree. He had many friends, like birds and squirrels. Bob liked to play with his friends all day long. + +One day, a mean fox came to the forest. The fox wanted to catch Bob and his friends. Bob was scared, but he had an idea. He had to remind all his friends to hide in the big oak tree. So, he ran very fast and told all his friends, "Hide in the oak tree!" + +All the animals hid in the big oak tree. The mean fox looked and looked, but he could not find them. He was angry and left the forest. Bob and his friends were safe. They were happy that Bob reminded them to hide in the oak tree. From that day on, they played together and always remembered to watch out for the mean fox. +Once upon a time, there was a weak little dog named Spot. One day, Spot went for a walk in the park. He saw a big tree with a twisty branch. Spot wanted to play with the twisty branch. + +Spot met a new friend, a cat named Whiskers. "Hi, Whiskers! Can you help me get the twisty branch?" asked Spot. Whiskers said, "Yes, I can climb the tree and get it for you." + +Whiskers climbed the tree and got the twisty branch for Spot. They played together all day. When it was time to go home, Spot saw a print in the mud. It was a big paw print! Spot and Whiskers laughed and went home, happy with their new friendship and their fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma had new clothes. She loved her new clothes very much. She wore a pretty dress with red and blue flowers. Emma wanted to show her new clothes to her friends. + +Emma went outside to find her friends. She saw her friend, Max, the dog. Max was very happy to see Emma. Emma said to Max, "Look at my new clothes! Do you like them?" Max wagged his tail and barked, "Yes, I like them!" + +Emma and Max went to the park. Emma led Max on a walk. They saw many friends at the park. All the friends liked Emma's new clothes. They played and laughed together. Emma was very happy to have new clothes and good friends. +Once, in a small town, there was a girl named Amy. Amy thought her town was very boring. She wanted to find something fun to do. + +One day, Amy went for a walk. She could hear a lot of noise coming from the park. She ran to the park to see what was happening. When she got there, she saw a big, colorful circus tent. + +Amy went inside the tent and saw a clown. The clown was making people laugh. "Hi, I'm Amy," she said to the clown. "Hi, I'm Bobo," said the clown. "Do you want to join our circus and have fun?" + +Amy was very happy. She said, "Yes, I would love to!" So, Amy joined the circus and her town was not boring anymore. She had lots of fun with her new friends in the circus. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom loved to run and play. He had a big bookshelf in his room. The bookshelf was full of books and toys. + +One day, Tom saw a delicate butterfly. It was pretty and had many colors. Tom wanted to show the butterfly to his mom. So, he ran to his mom and said, "Mom, look! A pretty butterfly!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tom. It is very pretty. Be gentle. Don't hurt it." Tom was happy. He played with the butterfly for a while. Then, he let it go. The butterfly flew away, and Tom went back to his bookshelf to read a book. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park. She saw a bright, blue lake. She wanted to swim, but her mom said it was too cold. Mia felt sad, but then she had an idea. + +Mia started to pretend she was a fish. She moved her arms like fins and made fish faces. She had so much fun, she forgot about the cold lake. Her mom smiled and watched her play. + +Later, the sun came out and warmed the lake. Mia's mom said she could swim now. Mia jumped into the water and swam like a real fish. She was so happy she pretended to be a fish earlier, because now she was the best swimmer in the lake. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to go to the library with her mom. They would read many books together. The library was a fun place for Mia. + +One day, Mia saw a sad boy at the library. He was sitting alone and not reading any books. Mia wanted to make him happy. So, she picked up a book with funny pictures and walked to the boy. + +Mia waved at the boy and showed him the book. The boy looked at Mia and smiled. They started to read the book together. The boy was not sad anymore. Mia and the boy became good friends, and they always read books together at the library. +One day, a boy named Tim went on a trip with his mom and dad. They went to a big park with thick, green trees. Tim liked to play hide and seek with his mom and dad in the park. + +While they were playing, Tim saw a little bird with a hurt wing. He went to his mom and said, "Mom, the bird needs help." His mom looked at the bird and said, "Let's pray for the bird to get better." + +So, Tim, his mom, and his dad prayed for the little bird. After they prayed, the bird's wing started to feel better. The bird was so happy, it sang a pretty song for Tim and his family. + +At the end of the day, Tim, his mom, and his dad went home. They were happy they could help the bird and had a fun trip at the park. They knew that praying helped the bird feel better, and they were glad they could make a new friend. +One day, a girl named Sue was very glad. She was glad because she was going to make a big salad for her family. Sue loved to help her mom and dad in the kitchen. She liked to mix, chop, and taste all the yummy food. + +Sue put lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots in a big bowl. She mixed them all up with her hands. Then, she saw a little spray bottle on the counter. Sue asked her mom, "Can I use this to spray the salad?" + +Her mom said, "Yes, that's a great idea!" So, Sue filled the spray bottle with a little bit of water and a little bit of yummy dressing. She sprayed the salad with the bottle, making sure it was just right. + +When the salad was all done, Sue's family sat down to eat. They all loved the salad, and they were so glad that Sue had helped. Sue felt very happy and proud. She knew that she had done a good job, and she couldn't wait to help make more yummy food for her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little red car. The car liked to drive fast on the road. One day, the car saw a broken cable on the ground. The car wanted to help. + +The car had a friend, a big blue truck. The truck was very strong. The car asked the truck, "Can you help me with the broken cable?" The truck said, "Yes, I can help you!" + +The blue truck came and picked up the broken cable. The red car and the blue truck drove to a safe place to put the cable away. They were very happy to help. They drove back home and played together. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little train. The train was very good at stretching its long body. It loved to stretch all the way from one town to another. The train was very happy when it could help people. + +One day, the train met a new friend. The friend was a spicy pepper. The spicy pepper said, "Hello, train! Can you help me? I need to go to the next town to make food spicy and yummy." The train said, "Yes! I can help you. I am good at stretching. I will take you to the next town." + +So, the train and the spicy pepper went on a fun trip. They talked and laughed as they went to the next town. When they got there, the spicy pepper thanked the train. "Thank you, train! You helped me make the food spicy and yummy. You are a good friend." The train was very happy to help and they became best friends forever. +One day, a big dog named Max saw a cat named Lily. Max wanted to play with Lily, but she was too fast. Max thought, "I will try to jog to catch her." So, Max started to jog. + +Lily saw Max jog and said, "You look foolish, Max! You can't catch me!" Max tried harder, but Lily was still too fast. Max felt sad and stopped jogging. + +Then, Lily came back to Max and said, "Don't be sad, Max. Let's play together." Max was happy, and they played all day. They both learned that it was more fun to play together than to try to catch each other. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a pepper in her garden. The pepper was red and shiny. Sue wanted to show her mom the pepper, so she picked it up. + +Sue started to run back to her house. As she ran, she saw a big dog. The dog was bad and wanted the pepper. Sue did not want to give the dog her pepper. + +Sue ran faster to get away from the bad dog. She made it to her house and showed her mom the pepper. Her mom was happy and they ate the pepper together. The bad dog went away and Sue was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a delicate little bird named Blue. Blue lived in a big tree near a bathroom. Blue loved to fly around and play with his friends. + +One day, Blue was flying near the bathroom when he saw a big red button. Blue was curious and wanted to press the button. But his friend, Cat, told him to stop. Cat said that the button might not be safe. + +Blue listened to Cat and did not press the button. They went to play with their friends instead. Blue was happy that he stopped and listened to his friend. They played all day and had lots of fun. +One day, a green bird named Tim went to play in the park. Tim was very excite to find his friends. He flew high and low, looking for them. + +In the park, Tim saw a big tree with a nut. He wanted to give the nut to his friend, Sam the squirrel. Tim picked up the nut and flew to find Sam. + +Tim found Sam and gave him the nut. Sam was very happy and they played together all day. The green bird and his friend had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little blue bird named Billy. Billy lived in a big tree with his friends. One day, Billy found a hammer on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Kitty the cat. + +"Look, I found a hammer!" said Billy. "I guess we can use it to fix our tree house." + +But Kitty was not happy. "No, that is my hammer!" she said. "You cannot use it!" + +Billy was sad. He did not want to fight with Kitty. So, he thought of a plan. "Let's share the hammer," said Billy. "We can take turns using it to fix the tree house." + +Kitty thought about it and agreed. "Okay, we can share the hammer," she said. + +Billy and Kitty worked together to fix their tree house. They took turns using the hammer and made their home even better. In the end, they were both happy and stayed good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She loved to bake. One day, she decided to bake a unique cake. She put on her apron and got to work. + +Amy's friend, Tim, came over to play. "What are you doing?" he asked. "I am baking a cake," Amy said. "It will be unique and special." Tim wanted to help, so they baked together. They mixed the ingredients and put the cake in the oven. As they waited, they played with toy cars that went zoom. + +When the cake was ready, they shared it with their friends. Everyone loved the unique cake. They all said, "Thank you, Amy and Tim!" Amy and Tim were happy because they worked together and shared with their friends. + +The moral of the story is that working together and sharing with others can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, in a regular small house, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia had a soft, velvet red blanket that she loved very much. Every night, she would wrap herself in the blanket and go to sleep. + +One cold day, Mia went outside to play with her friend, Tom. They played in the snow and built a big snowman. Mia started to shiver because it was very cold. Tom said, "Mia, you should go inside and get your velvet blanket to keep warm." + +Mia ran back to her house to get her blanket, but when she got there, she saw that her dog, Max, had chewed up her blanket. Mia was very sad and cried. She couldn't stop shivering and had to stay inside for the rest of the day. +One day, a little girl named Mia wanted to bake a cake. She was very excited. She put on her apron and got all the ingredients. Mia mixed everything together in a big bowl. Then, she put it in the oven to bake. + +While the cake was baking, Mia went outside to play. She saw a pole and decided to climb it. But she was not very good at climbing. She felt foolish for trying. Mia slid down the pole and decided to play with her ball instead. + +When the cake was done baking, Mia went back inside. She smelled the sweet cake and smiled. Mia was happy that she had baked a cake all by herself. She shared the cake with her family, and they all loved it. +Once upon a time, there was a new red car. The car had four tires. It liked to go fast. One day, the car wanted to go on a trip. It asked its mom, "Can I go on a trip, please?" + +The mom thought for a moment. She wanted the car to be safe. She said, "I will permit you to go on a trip, but you must be careful." + +The car was so happy! It went on the trip. It saw many fun things. It saw a big tree, a small dog, and a blue ball. But soon, one of the car's tires got very tired. + +The car was sad. It wanted to keep going. It asked its tire, "Can you please keep going? I want to see more fun things." The tire said, "I am too tired. We need to go home." + +The car understood. It went back home. The mom was happy to see the car. She said, "Good job, car. You were safe and listened to your tire. Now, you can rest and go on another trip another day." +Once upon a time, there was a sweet little train. The train had a big engine. It could go very fast. The train liked to help people. It carried them from one place to another. + +One day, the train started to feel bad. It could not go fast anymore. The train started to complain. It said, "I am tired. My engine hurts." The people on the train were sad. They wanted to help the train feel better. + +A kind man heard the train complain. He knew how to fix engines. He said, "I can help you, sweet train." The kind man fixed the train's engine. The train was happy and could go fast again. The people on the train were happy too. They all said, "Thank you, kind man!" +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a mysterious station. The station was a fun place where people got on and off big trains. Many people came to see the trains and hear their loud "choo-choo" sounds. + +One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the station with her mom. They wanted to see the trains and have a fun day. But, Lucy had a secret. She had a yummy cake in her bag. It was a surprise for her friend's birthday party. + +Lucy was very careful not to spoil the cake. She held her bag very tight. When they got to the station, Lucy saw the big trains and heard the loud "choo-choo" sounds. She was so excited! But she remembered the cake and didn't let go of her bag. + +After watching the trains, Lucy and her mom went to her friend's birthday party. Lucy gave her friend the yummy cake. Everyone was happy, and they had a great time. The mysterious station made Lucy's day special, and she didn't spoil the surprise. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to feed the ducks in the park. She would go there every day with her mom. One day, Lily's mom told her that they could not go to the park because it was a new season. It was too cold outside. Lily was worried about the ducks. She thought they would be hungry without her. + +The next day, Lily's mom had an idea. She said, "Let's make a big bag of food for the ducks. When the weather is nice again, we can take it to the park and feed them." Lily was very happy with this idea. She helped her mom make the big bag of food for the ducks. They put it by the door, so they would not forget it. + +A few days later, the sun came out and it was warm again. Lily and her mom took the big bag of food to the park. When they got there, the ducks were waiting. Lily fed the ducks and they were very happy. She knew that even when the seasons changed, she could still take care of her duck friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and was always curious about everything around her. One day, she went to the fridge to get a snack, but she found that there was no food left. + +Lily's tummy started to grumble, and she felt sad. She asked her mom why there was no food, and her mom said that they had to wait until the next day to go to the store. Lily didn't want to wait, so she decided to grow her own food. + +She got some seeds and planted them in a pot. Every day, she watered them and watched them grow. Soon, she had a big, juicy tomato. She was so proud of herself! The moral of the story is that if you want something, you can grow it yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oranges because they were so yummy and juicy. One day, Lily's mommy gave her an orange and said, "Lily, are you ready to eat your orange?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, mommy, I'm ready!" + +After eating her orange, Lily felt very tired. She said to her mommy, "Mommy, I want to rest now." So, her mommy took her to her room and tucked her into bed. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of all the yummy oranges she would eat in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She had a crown that was hidden in a special place. One day, she asked her friend, a rabbit, to deliver the crown to her father, the king. + +The rabbit asked, "Where is the crown hidden?" + +Lily replied, "It's in a secret spot in my castle. Can you please deliver it to my father?" + +The rabbit agreed and went to find the crown. He searched high and low until he finally found it. He then delivered it to the king, who was very happy to see it. + +"Thank you for delivering the crown, little rabbit," said the king. + +The rabbit smiled and said, "No problem, Your Majesty. I'm happy to help Princess Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little brown dog named Spot. Spot loved to run and play in the park. One day, Spot found a whistle on the ground. He picked it up and blew it. It made a loud noise! + +A little girl named Lily heard the whistle and came over to Spot. "Wow, Spot! You found a whistle!" she said. "Can I try it?" + +Spot let Lily blow the whistle. She blew it very loud and gained all the attention of the other dogs in the park. They all ran over to see what was happening. + +Spot was happy that he found the whistle and gained some new friends. He and Lily played with the other dogs and had a great time. From that day on, Spot always carried the whistle with him when he went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures with her crayons. One day, she drew a square with her blue crayon. It was her favorite shape to draw. + +Lily's mom needed to go to the store to buy some milk. She asked Lily if she wanted to come with her. Lily said yes and they went to the store together. + +At the store, they saw a man who was signing some papers. Lily's mom said he was a dependable person because he always did what he said he would do. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew the man looked friendly. + +After they got the milk, they went back home. Lily was happy because she got to see something new at the store. She went to her room and drew some more squares with her crayons. She was excited to show her mom her new drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the snow. One day, she saw a graceful deer in the woods. "Look mommy, a deer!" she shouted. "Let's go observe it!" + +They quietly walked towards the deer, trying not to scare it away. Lily watched in amazement as the deer gracefully moved through the snow. "It's so pretty," she said. + +Suddenly, a loud noise scared the deer and it ran away. "Oh no," said Lily's mommy. "We scared it away." + +Lily felt sad that they scared the deer. "I wish we could have observed it more," she said. They walked back home, disappointed that they didn't get to watch the deer for longer. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow dress that she loved to wear. One day, Lily went to a restaurant with her family. When they sat down at the table, the waiter gave them each a napkin to use. Lily thought her napkin was very pretty because it was also yellow. + +As they looked at the menu, Lily had to decide what she wanted to eat. She saw that they had macaroni and cheese, which was her favorite. So, she told her mom that she wanted that for lunch. When the food came, Lily was so excited to eat her macaroni and cheese that she accidentally spilled some on her yellow napkin. But it was okay, because her mom had another napkin for her to use. + +After lunch, Lily and her family went for a walk outside. They saw a big tree with lots of yellow leaves on it. Lily thought it was so beautiful and she decided that yellow was her favorite color. From that day on, Lily loved everything yellow, including her napkins! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play all day and never wanted to go to bed at night. His mommy would always tell him that he needed to sleep so he could grow big and strong, but Timmy just wanted to play more. + +One day, Timmy's mommy took him to his bedroom and tucked him in for the night. Timmy was feeling very sleepy, but he still wanted to play. He got out of bed and started to play with his toys. But then, he started to feel very tired and regretted not going to bed when his mommy told him to. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that it was important to listen to his mommy and go to bed on time. He never regretted going to bed early again and always felt better in the morning. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a diary where she wrote about all her adventures. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean her room, but Lily was being stubborn and didn't want to do it. + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, if you clean your room, we can go get ice cream later." This excited Lily very much, so she started to clean her room right away. + +After they got ice cream, Lily wrote in her diary about how happy she was that she cleaned her room and got to have ice cream. She realized that sometimes it's important to listen to your parents even if you don't want to, because good things can happen when you do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to look at the stars in the sky. One night, he saw a planet that looked very boring. + +Tom said, "I want to go to that planet and make it fun!" + +His mom said, "Tom, that planet is too far away. You can't go there." + +But Tom didn't listen. He built a rocket ship out of cardboard boxes and flew to the planet. When he got there, he saw that it was very boring. There were no trees, no animals, and no fun things to do. + +Tom said, "I will rescue this planet and make it fun!" + +But he couldn't do it. The planet was too big and Tom was too small. He got very sad and flew back home. + +Tom's mom asked, "Did you have fun on the planet?" + +Tom said, "No, it was boring." + +And so, Tom learned that sometimes it's better to stay home and have fun there. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and always wanted to peek at everything. One day, Timmy peeked through his window and saw a group of humans playing in the park. He wanted to join them, but his mom said he couldn't because he wasn't feeling healthy. + +Timmy was sad but decided to take a nap. When he woke up, he felt much better and ran to the park to play with the humans. They played soccer and had a lot of fun. However, Timmy forgot to drink water and started feeling sick again. + +The humans noticed Timmy wasn't feeling well and took him to the hospital. The doctor said Timmy needed to drink more water and eat healthy food to stay healthy. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to take better care of himself. From that day on, he always made sure to drink water and eat healthy food, so he could play with his human friends without getting sick. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a new dress that she loved very much. It was pink and had flowers on it. She wore it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a big patch of flowers. She rushed over to see them up close. They were so pretty! She picked a few and put them in her pocket. + +Later that day, Lily went home and her mom noticed the flowers. She asked where they came from and Lily told her about the patch in the park. Her mom smiled and said, "I used to pick flowers from that same patch when I was a little girl. It's been there for a long time." + +Lily was happy to have found such a special patch of flowers, and she knew she would visit it often. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she found a big, fat vase in her grandma's attic. She wanted to show it to her mom and dad. + +Lily went downstairs and said, "Mommy, Daddy, come see what I found!" + +Her mom and dad followed her up to the attic. When they saw the vase, they were surprised. "Wow, Lily! That's a beautiful vase," her mom said. + +Lily smiled and said, "I'm happy I could reveal it to you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big nail on the ground. He knew it was dangerous, so he stayed away from it. + +As Timmy was playing, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a big truck coming down the street. Timmy knew he needed to be alert and stay safe. He watched the truck go by and then went back to playing with his toys. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and saw the nail on the ground. He picked it up and threw it away. Timmy was happy that the nail was gone and he could play without worrying. He was also proud of himself for staying away from it earlier. +Once upon a time, there was a family. The family was very happy, but one day, the dad had to go far away to work. The mom and the kids were very lonely without him. + +So, they decided to build a big house for the dad to come back to. They worked very hard, but when they were almost done, a big storm came and destroyed everything they had built. + +The family was very sad and didn't know what to do. They missed the dad so much, and now they had no house for him to come back to. They felt very lonely and scared. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color purple. One day, she saw a big purple prize at the fair. She wanted it so much! + +Lily's mom said, "We can try to win the prize, but we have to be careful not to spend too much money." + +Lily tried to win the prize by throwing a ball, but she missed. She felt sad. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can prevent spending too much money by playing other games." + +Lily played other games and won a small prize, but she was still sad. + +Her mom said, "It's okay, we can come back another day and try to win the big purple prize again." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She was happy to have a plan to get the prize she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the sand at the beach. One day, Timmy saw a mysterious man walking towards him. The man had a big hat and a long coat. + +Timmy's mom warned him to stay away from strangers, but Timmy was curious. The mysterious man asked Timmy if he wanted to help him find some treasure in the sand. Timmy was so excited and started digging with the man. + +After a while, Timmy realized that the man was not very nice. He was trying to take Timmy's toys and run away. Timmy knew he had to be careful and listen to his mom's warning. He quickly grabbed his toys and ran away from the mysterious man. From that day on, Timmy always remembered to be cautious around strangers, especially when playing in the sand. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was very wise and knew many things. One day, he went to the river to drink some water. While he was drinking, he saw a little girl waving at him from the other side of the river. The elephant was happy to see her and he waved back with his trunk. + +The little girl was so excited to see the wise elephant waving at her. She ran back to her village and told everyone about it. They were all amazed and wanted to see the wise elephant too. So, they went to the river and saw the elephant. They waved at him and he waved back with his trunk again. + +From that day on, the wise elephant became very popular in the village. Everyone loved him and they would often come to the river just to see him and wave at him. The elephant was happy to see them too and he would always wave back with his trunk. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, a little rabbit named Thumper was hopping around in the forest. Suddenly, he saw a large hunter with a big gun. Thumper was scared and ran away as fast as he could. + +Thumper met his friend, a little bird named Tweety. Tweety asked, "Why are you running so fast?" Thumper replied, "I saw a large hunter with a big gun. He wants to catch me and make me his dinner." Tweety said, "I understand. We need to be careful." + +Together, Thumper and Tweety came up with a plan to outsmart the hunter. They made a loud noise to distract him and then ran away in the opposite direction. The hunter was confused and didn't know where they went. Thumper and Tweety were happy that they were safe and the hunter didn't catch them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy wanted to do something fun, so he decided to go camping with his family. They packed their bags with food, blankets, and a tent. + +When they arrived at the campsite, Timmy saw a fierce bear! He was scared, but his dad told him not to worry. They made a fire and cooked hot dogs for dinner. Later, they went to sleep in the tent. + +In the morning, Timmy woke up to the sound of birds chirping. He was happy he got to do something new and exciting at camp. He couldn't wait to come back again! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in the kitchen. One day, they decided to make some yummy popcorn. They put some oil in a pan and added some popcorn kernels. They waited for the popcorn to pop. + +When the popcorn was finished, they put it in a big bowl. Lily's mommy sprinkled some salt on the popcorn to make it taste better. Lily thought the popcorn was brilliant! She ate so much that she felt very full. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you for making such a delicious snack!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, big elephant. He was huge! He loved to play in the jungle with his friends. One day, he found a file on the ground. He didn't recognize it, but he thought it was interesting. + +The elephant picked up the file and started to play with it. He swung it around and around, having so much fun. But then, something bad happened. The file broke and a sharp piece cut the elephant's trunk. + +The elephant cried out in pain and his friends rushed to help him. They tried to stop the bleeding, but it was too late. The elephant couldn't breathe and he fell to the ground. His friends were so sad that they cried and cried. They knew they would miss their huge, fun-loving friend forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved waffles, they were her favorite food. One day, her mom made her a nice waffle for breakfast. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy, this waffle is so yummy!" + +After eating her waffle, Lily went to the park to play. She saw her friend Timmy and asked him if he wanted to play with her. Timmy said "No, I don't want to play with you, I want to play alone." Lily felt sad and went home. + +When Lily's mom asked her why she was sad, Lily said "Timmy didn't want to play with me, I hope he will change his mind." Her mom said, "Lily, it's important to always be nice to others, even if they don't want to play with us. Maybe Timmy is having a bad day, we should hope that he feels better soon." + +Lily realized her mom was right and decided to be nice to Timmy even if he didn't want to play with her. The next day, Timmy saw how nice Lily was and asked her if she wanted to play with him. Lily was happy and they played together all day. The moral of the story is that being nice to others can make them feel better and help them change their mind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to take showers because she loved to splash around and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom told her it was time to take a shower. + +Lily said, "No, I don't want to take a shower. I want to play with my toys." + +Her mom replied, "Lily, you need to take a shower so you can be clean and fresh." + +Lily started to yell, "No, no, no! I don't want to take a shower!" + +But her mom was very impressive and said, "Lily, you need to take a shower. It's important to be clean." + +So, Lily took a shower and had fun splashing around and singing songs. And when she was done, she felt clean and fresh just like her mom said she would. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small bear named Teddy. Teddy had a task to collect honey from the beehive. Teddy was very weak and scared of bees. But he trusted his friend, a wise owl named Hoot, to help him. + +Hoot said to Teddy, "I will help you with your task. You can trust me." Teddy felt happy and safe with Hoot. They went to the beehive together. Hoot showed Teddy how to collect honey without getting stung by the bees. + +Teddy was so happy he trusted Hoot. They collected lots of honey and shared it with their friends. From that day on, Teddy knew he could always trust Hoot to help him with any task, even when he felt weak or scared. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his ball. One day, Timmy threw his ball too hard and it went into the bin. Timmy thought the bin was disgusting because it had smelly things inside. + +Timmy wanted his ball back so he asked his mom for help. His mom said they needed gloves to get the ball out of the bin. Timmy and his mom put on gloves and reached into the bin. They found the ball, but it was covered in yucky stuff. + +Timmy's mom said they needed to clean the ball before playing with it again. Timmy helped his mom clean the ball and they threw it back and forth. Timmy was happy to have his ball back and learned to be more careful when throwing it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a pine tree and she wanted to climb it. She started to climb it, but it was too tall for her. She felt sad and wanted to drink some water to feel better. + +Then, Lily saw her little brother, Max, playing with her toys. He made a big messy pile with her dolls and blocks. Lily felt angry and sad. She wanted to play with her toys, but they were all in a messy pile. She wanted to shout at Max, but she remembered her mom said not to shout. + +Lily thought for a moment and came up with a plan. She asked Max if he wanted to help her clean up the messy pile. Max said yes and they worked together to put all the toys back where they belonged. After they finished, Lily felt happy and proud. She thanked Max for helping her and they played together with the toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play in the mud, but her mom didn't like it when she got all dirty. So, every night before bed, Lily would take a bath. She would fill the tub with water and splash around until she was all wet. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and went down the slide, but then Lily fell in the mud. Her mom had told her to wear her old clothes, so she wouldn't ruin her new ones. Lily remembered this and asked her friends to help her strip off her dirty clothes. + +When Lily got home, her mom saw how dirty she was and told her it was time for another bath. Lily didn't mind, she loved to bathe. She got in the tub and played with her rubber duckies until she was all clean. Then, she put on her pajamas and went to bed, dreaming of all the fun she would have tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to build a tent. They used sticks and blankets to make the tent. Timmy's friend, Johnny, brought a fake sword to play with. They pretended to be knights and princesses. + +After playing for a while, Timmy wanted to show his friends something. He went to his house and came back with a bow and arrow. He showed his friends how to use it safely. They took turns shooting the arrow into a target. + +As the sun started to set, they all went home. Timmy was happy to have shown his friends something new. He went to bed that night dreaming of more adventures to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her pencil. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They brought a blanket to sit on and some snacks to eat. + +Lily was having fun drawing pictures of the trees and flowers in the park. Suddenly, a big dog ran over and knocked her pencil out of her hand. Lily was upset and started to cry. + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can get you a new pencil. Let's go to the store after the park." Lily stopped crying and smiled. She was happy to go to the store and get a new pencil. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Jack suggested they play a game with spears. Timmy didn't like the idea because spears can be dangerous. + +Instead, Timmy suggested they play an organized game of hide and seek. Jack agreed and they had a lot of fun. Timmy was happy that he suggested a safer game to play. + +After the game, Timmy and Jack picked up all the spears and put them away in an organized pile. Timmy's mom was proud of him for being responsible and making a good suggestion. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cake, but she didn't like to eat broccoli. One day, her mom said, "Lily, I will teach you how to cook broccoli. It's good for you and will make you strong." + +Lily said, "No, Mommy. Broccoli is yucky. I don't want to eat it." Her mom said, "But you have to eat it. It's good for you." Lily didn't listen to her mom and kept eating candy and cake. + +One day, Lily got very sick. Her mom took her to the doctor, but the doctor didn't know what was wrong. The doctor said, "Lily, did you eat anything unknown?" Lily said, "No, I only ate candy and cake." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you have to eat healthy food like broccoli. It will make you strong and healthy." But it was too late. Lily was very sick and had to stay in the hospital. She learned a hard lesson and promised to eat healthy food from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a bicycle that she loved to ride. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. While she was playing, she saw a boy crying. + +"What happened?" asked Lily. + +"I lost my bicycle," said the boy. + +"Don't worry, I care about you. Let's find your bicycle together," said Lily. + +They looked all over the park, but they couldn't find the bicycle. Suddenly, they smelled something smelly. It was coming from a bush near the playground. They looked inside the bush and found the missing bicycle. + +"Yay! We found it!" shouted Lily. + +The boy was very happy and thanked Lily for helping him. From that day on, they became good friends and went on many bicycle adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little sheep named Baa. Baa had really soft wool that felt nice to touch. One day, Baa met a new friend named Moo the cow. Moo was very naughty and liked to play tricks on Baa. But Baa didn't mind because playing with Moo made Baa happy. + +One day, Moo told Baa about a big party happening in the barn that night. Baa was very excited to go to the party and see all of the other animals. Baa put on a pretty bow and danced around with Moo. + +At the party, Baa met a lot of new animal friends. They all loved Baa's soft wool and wanted to touch it. Baa was happy to share with them. They all played games and ate yummy treats. Baa had so much fun at the party and couldn't wait for the next one! +Once upon a time, there was a big holiday coming up. Everyone was getting ready for it. The family was going to eat a big bird called a turkey. The little girl was very happy because she loved eating turkey. + +Her mom went to the store to buy the turkey. She brought it home and showed it to the little girl. The little girl was so happy to see the turkey. She knew her mom was going to prepare it for dinner. + +The mom spent all day preparing the turkey. She put it in the oven and waited for it to cook. The little girl could smell it and she knew it was going to be delicious. When it was finally time to eat, the little girl was so happy. She took a big bite of the turkey and it was the best thing she had ever tasted. She was so happy that her mom had prepared such a delicious turkey for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a big race. All the animals wanted to win. The rabbit was very fast and thought he would win. But the turtle was slow and steady. They raced and raced until the turtle won! The turtle felt very good and had a big victory. All the animals cheered and clapped. The rabbit felt sad but learned that being slow and steady can bring victory too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friend, Max. + +Max said, "Lily, do you know we need to take care of our planet? We can improve it by picking up trash when we see it." + +Lily replied, "I don't know what 'improve' means, Max." + +Max explained, "It means we can make our planet better by doing things like recycling and not littering." + +Lily said, "Oh, I understand now. I will be persistent in helping our planet." + +Max smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. We can make a difference together." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she went outside to play, but it started to rain. Lily didn't like the rain because it made her wet. She went back inside and sat on the couch. + +Lily's mom noticed that she looked tired and asked her if she wanted to take a nap. Lily nodded her head and went to her room. She pointed to her favorite teddy bear and her mom gave it to her. Lily hugged her teddy bear and fell asleep. + +When Lily woke up, the rain had stopped. She went back outside to play with her toys. She was happy that the sun was shining again. She played until she got tired and went back inside. Lily was happy that she had a fun day, even though it rained for a little while. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play games with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Timmy suggested they play a game of hide-and-seek. Billy thought it was a great idea and they started to play. + +As they played, Timmy noticed that Billy was being very thoughtful. He was hiding in really good spots and making it hard for Timmy to find him. Timmy said, "You're really good at this game, Billy!" Billy smiled and said, "Thanks, Timmy! I'm trying my best." + +After a while, it was Timmy's turn to hide. He found a really good spot and waited for Billy to find him. When Billy finally found him, Timmy suggested they play another game. Billy thought it was a great idea and they continued to play together all afternoon. They had so much fun playing games and being thoughtful friends. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved potatoes. She would eat them every day and tell her friends how yummy they were. One day, Lily's friends decided to try potatoes too and they loved them! Potatoes became very popular among Lily's friends. + +One day, Lily's mom bought some potatoes from the store. But when Lily took a bite, she realized that they tasted funny. She told her mom, "Mom, these potatoes don't taste good." But her mom said, "It's okay, just eat them." So Lily ate them anyway. + +Later that day, Lily started feeling sick. She told her mom, "Mom, I don't feel good." Her mom took her to the doctor and they found out that the potatoes were bad. Lily got very sick and had to stay in the hospital for a long time. Her friends felt very sad and wished they never tried the potatoes. +Once upon a time, there was a big knight. He had a shiny sword that he liked to show to everyone. One day, he went on an interesting adventure to find a treasure. He walked a long way and met many animals on his journey. He saw a rabbit, a bird, and even a big bear! But the knight was brave and kept going. Finally, he found the treasure! It was a big box full of gold and jewels. The knight was very happy, but he knew that his adventure had to end. So, he said goodbye to the animals and went back home with his treasure and his sword. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a mask to wear with her costume. Lily put the mask on and looked in the mirror. She didn't recognize herself! + +Lily went outside to play with her friends. They didn't know it was her because of the mask. Lily felt a little ashamed because she thought her friends wouldn't want to play with her if they didn't know it was her. + +But then, Lily's friends started to recognize her voice and the way she walked. They knew it was Lily under the mask! They all laughed and played together, having lots of fun. Lily realized that it's okay to wear a mask sometimes, but it's important to always be yourself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her dress. One day, she went outside to play in the soil. She dug and dug until she found a shiny rock. + +Lily's mom came outside and saw her playing in the dirt. "Lily, you're making a mess. Let's go inside and clean up," she said. + +Lily went inside and helped her mom tidy up the house. Then, she put on her favorite song and started to dance around the living room. Her mom smiled and joined in the dance. They had so much fun together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her favorite bag. It was pink and had a unicorn on it. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came to the park too. He had a new ball to play with. Lily asked if she could play with the ball, but it was too big for her bag. She felt sad because she couldn't fit the ball in her bag. + +Timmy noticed that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. She told him that she couldn't fit the ball in her bag. Timmy said, "Don't worry, we can play with the ball together. We don't need to fit it in your bag." + +Lily felt happy again and they played together with the ball. They had so much fun that they forgot about the bag. Lily realized that having fun with her friend was more important than fitting everything in her bag. +Once upon a time, there was a big, scary alligator. He lived in a big, muddy swamp with lots of other animals. One day, the alligator saw a happy frog dancing on a lily pad. He thought it looked like fun, so he decided to try it too. + +The alligator started to dance, but he was so big and clumsy that he kept falling over. The other animals laughed and laughed at him. The alligator felt sad and embarrassed, but he didn't give up. He kept practicing every day until he got really good at dancing. + +Now, the alligator is the best dancer in the swamp! All the other animals love to watch him dance and they cheer him on. The alligator is no longer scary, but he's still big and strong. He's happy that he tried something new and learned a new skill. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big backyard with her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mom gave her some herb seeds to plant in the ground. Lily was so excited to watch them grow into big plants. + +She closed her eyes and imagined what the herb garden would look like when it was all grown. She pictured huge basil leaves, tall rosemary bushes, and colorful flowers all around. Lily watered the seeds every day and waited patiently for them to sprout. + +After a few weeks, the herbs started to grow bigger and bigger. Lily was amazed at how huge they had become! She picked some basil and made a delicious pizza with it. From that day on, Lily loved to plant and grow herbs in her backyard. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. But one day, Timmy's mommy got sick and had to go to the hospital. Timmy started to worry because he didn't know what was happening to his mommy. + +Timmy's daddy told him not to worry and to have a good time with his toys. But Timmy couldn't help but mind his mommy and wonder what was happening. He didn't like the unknown. + +Days went by and Timmy's mommy didn't come home. Timmy started to worry more and more. Then one day, Timmy's daddy told him that his mommy had passed away. Timmy was very sad and didn't know what to do. He missed his mommy very much. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. One day, she went to the zoo with her mom and saw a big bird called an ostrich. It was very tall and had a long neck. Lily thought it looked funny and harmless. + +She went to the ostrich and said, "Hello, Mr. Ostrich! You look very nice. I like you." The ostrich replied, "Thank you, little girl. I value your kind words." Lily was happy and continued to watch the ostrich. + +Suddenly, the ostrich got scared and ran away. It bumped into Lily and knocked her down. Lily got hurt and had to go to the hospital. Her mom told her, "Lily, remember that even though something looks harmless, it can still hurt you. We should always be careful around animals." + +The moral of the story is that we should always be cautious and not assume that everything is safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, while she was running around, she fell and hurt her shoulder. It hurt so much that she started to cry. + +Her mom came running over and asked, "What happened, Lily? Are you okay?" + +Lily replied, "I fell and hurt my shoulder. It really hurts." + +Her mom said, "Let me take a look. Oh no, it looks like your shoulder is dead. We should go to the doctor and see what we can do to make it better." + +Lily nodded and they went to the doctor. The doctor said that Lily's shoulder was just bruised and that it would be okay soon. Lily was very happy to hear that and thanked her mom for taking her to the doctor. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He lived in a big place with lots of trees and flowers. One day, he met a little girl who wanted to hug him. The bald man was happy and hugged the little girl. They became friends and played together in the big place. They had lots of fun and the bald man was no longer lonely. From that day on, they would always hug each other when they saw each other in the big place. +Billy was a little boy who liked to play outside. One day, he picked up a stone and threw it far away. He felt very happy, but soon he heard a loud tear from the sky. It was a big bird, and it was helpless without its baby. + +The bird was asking for help, so Billy ran to the stone he had thrown away. He grabbed it and flew it up to the big bird. The big bird was very happy and took the stone back to its nest. There the stone was given to the helpless baby bird so it could have something to eat. + +Billy felt very proud of himself. He had helped the helpless baby bird, and he was happy that his stone was able to help save the day. He smiled and waved at the bird as it flew away with its baby, until it was just a tiny dot in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a rat. He lived with his family in a nice, cozy home. But one day, something changed. The rat's family needed more space. It was getting a little too cramped in their little home. + +Suddenly, a giant rat appeared. It was so big and impressive, it could easily eat all of the little rats! It was clear that they needed a new place to live. + +The little rat was scared at first, but then he came up with a great idea. He ran off into the woods and found a nice, big hole in a tree. He and his family moved in, and soon everything was great again. + +The rats were not bothered by the big rat any more. But they still appreciated the impressive size of their new home, and they were thankful that they had worked together to find a way to solve their problem. +Alice was a gifted three-year-old. One day, Alice’s mommy gave Alice a penny. Alice was so excited and said, “Thank you, Mommy!†She then went outside to play. + +Alice was running around the garden when she accidentally slipped. The penny flew out of her hand and it rolled down the hill. “Oh no!†Alice said, looking everywhere for the penny. + +Alice followed the penny and found it at the bottom of the hill in a bush. She was about to pick it up when she noticed something shining. It was her penny, but it was stuck to the branch of the bush! Alice used her gifted strength to pull the penny off the branch. + +Alice was very happy to have her penny. She put it in her pocket, waved goodbye to the bush, and ran back inside to show Mommy her miracle penny. +Once upon a time, there were two friends; one was called Samuel, the other was called Alex. + +Samuel said to Alex, "Let's add another building to our play town!" + +Alex smiled and said, "OK! What kind of building should it be?" + +Samuel said, "How about a big warm house for us to pretend to live in?" + +So Samuel and Alex found a card box and some pencils, and they added a warm building to the play town. They drew windows and a door and a canopy, and then they pretended it was their own house. + +They played together in the warm building all day long and had lots of fun. When it was time to leave, they hugged each other good-bye and said they would meet again soon. +Once upon a time there was a faithful dog named Max. He was the loyal friend to everyone in the village. Everyone in the village adored him since he was so friendly and always happy. + +One day Max saw a big piece of thread on the floor. He thought it was fun to chase it around. As he was chasing it, he suddenly saw a pond nearby. Not looking where he was going, he accidentally tumbled into the pond! + +Max was now soaked. He started to feel cold and shiver. Luckily his loyal friend had seen his accident and came over to help him out of the pond! His friend made sure Max was safe and warm again. + +But then Max had an idea. He found some more thread, and put it near the pond. He started to use the hotness from the sun to slowly melt the thread. Everyone watched in amazement as he used the heat from the sun to slowly weave the thread together. + +The villagers started to dance and sing around the pond. Max had used his loyalty and creativity to make the village a better place! Everyone was thankful for his attentive, loyal and helpful character. + +Max had learned his lesson, to always look where he was going. And ever since then, Max never stopped being loyal to the village he loves. +Once upon a time there was a brave kitty called Max. He lived on a big field with a big tree. Everyday he used to go and swing on the tree. + +One day, Max saw a big spider on the tree. He was so scared! Even though he was a brave cat, he was too scared to go near the spider. + +Just then, Max heard a voice. It said "Don't worry, little one. I will help you!" Max looked around and saw it was a tiny mouse. + +The mouse said "If you are brave enough, I'll help you get rid of that scary spider. All you have to do is touch it!" + +Max was so scared but the thought about being brave made him feel strong. He took a few deep breaths and decided to be brave. He slowly walked towards the spider and gently touched it with his paw. + +Suddenly, the spider flew away in fear! Max cheered and jumped in the tree to swing again. He felt so proud of being brave! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a small village. His name was Tom, and he liked to explore. Every morning, he would get up, part the curtains and watch the sun coming up. One day he decided to find out where the sun went after it rose in the sky. + +Tom asked his mom, "Where does the sun go?" + +"It goes up high, far away, and then it sets when it gets dark," she answered. + +So that day, Tom set out on an adventure to find where the sun went. He followed the sun until he reached a hidden valley, where the sun looked so small and far away. Tom was so excited by what he had discovered. + +As the sun started to set, Tom said goodbye and ran back home. He told his mom what he had seen, and she said, "That's a wonderful secret you found, Tom. You found the hidden valley of the sun!" +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy called Tim. Tim was very honest. One day, he went for a walk in the woods and saw a beautiful gem. He wanted to keep it, so he stole it. + +On his way home, he met a man. 'Where did you get that gem, Tim?' asked the man. +Tim felt scared as he answered. 'I stole it.' +The man smiled. 'I understand why you stole it,' he said. 'But it belongs to someone else. You should take it back.' +Tim felt sad but he knew the man was right. He returned the gem to where he found it. He felt proud of himself for being so honest. + +The End. +One day, a little boy named George was playing in the park. He saw something on the ground that looked interesting. He went over to take a closer look, and saw that it was an egg. George decided to take it home with him. + +When he arrived at home, he asked his mom what to do with it. She smiled and told him to spread it. So, George got a frying pan and spread the egg into it. He then put it on the stove to cook. + +When he was done cooking, George put the egg on a plate and started eating it. It was delicious! + +Suddenly, he heard a noise coming from outside the kitchen window. When he looked out, he saw a bird that looked very uncomfortable. He understood why when he saw the empty eggshell lying on the ground. + +George felt guilty and realized that he had taken the bird's egg. He opened the window, but the bird would not come in. So, he grabbed the eggshell and put it back in the park. + +The bird saw this and flew in. George smiled and soon the bird started happily eating the egg. George was happy to have helped the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly mouse who had no home. He looked for a place to live, but he couldn't find one. He felt very sad and alone. + +Suddenly, he heard a kind voice. It said, "Hey little mouse. Would you like to come and stay with me?" + +The mouse said, "Yes please!" and he ran over to the voice. It belonged to a kind lady who had a big house. The mouse was so happy and he thanked the lady. + +The lady said, "My name is Will and this is your new home. Let's go inside. I'll show you around." + +Will and the mouse rushed inside, exploring different rooms and meeting new friends. The mouse had found his perfect home and he was very pleased. He was so happy that he had found a friendly place to live. + +The mouse thanked Will again and said, "This is a lovely home, thank you so much!" + +Will smiled and said, "you are very welcome, my little friend." +Once upon a time there was a princess. She was very helpless and had nothing to depend on. One day, she decided to go on an adventure and wandered out of the castle. +Suddenly, she saw a lorry and asked the driver if he needed help. The driver said yes and asked the princess to load a few crates onto the back of the lorry. +She had never done something like this before and was very scared, but she was determined to help the driver. So, she loaded each crate one by one on the lorry. +When it was finished, the driver thanked the princess and told her she was brave and strong. The princess began to walk back to her castle with her head held high. +Timmy and his mom went to the grocery store. As they strolled down the aisle, Timmy noticed a beautiful triangle. He wanted to grab it, and asked his mom if he could have it. His mom said, "No, triangles do not have much value. We need to buy food so we can cook dinner." + +Timmy felt angry and said, "But I want it!" His mom replied, "No, I am sorry. You cannot have it." Timmy was really angry now, so his mom said, "Let us buy the food now. How much fun would it be to make a triangle shaped pizza?" + +Timmy's face lit up and said, "Okay! That would be fun!" They bought the food, and when they were back home, his mom and Timmy made the triangle shaped pizza. They had so much fun making together, and Timmy learned that some things are worth more than their value. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emma. She lived in a city far away and was really glad to be there. Every day she would go down the street and explore. + +One day it was very sunny and Emma saw something fragile. It was a big porcelain plate on the ground. She carefully picked it up and took it home to show her mom. But when she arrived, she remembered that she had forgotten something very important at the city. + +So the next morning Emma went back to the city and searched everywhere for what she had forgotten. Finally, she found it in the same place where she had picked up the fragile plate. Inside it was a nice surprise. + +When she opened it, she saw a big pile of coins. She was so happy and excited that she had not forgotten anything. She quickly put the coins back in the plate and brought it home. From that day on, she never forgot anything ever again! +The little girl and her dad were walking in the garden when they saw a beautiful big bird. The little girl ran with joy and tried to catch it. She was so excited! The dad told her to be careful and tried to grab the bird's handle. But it was too powerful. Suddenly, it flew away and the little girl was very sad. + +"Ah, it's alright," her dad said. "Let's rest here and wait for the bird to come back." + +So they waited. But after a long time, nothing happened. The dad wished for the bird to come back, but nothing changed. + +The little girl was very disappointed. "Daddy, why didn't the bird come back? I wanted to play with it," she said. + +But there was no answer. The dad's heart was too heavy, and he couldn't find the right words to say. He just hugged the little girl and kissed her forehead. "Let's go home, my little one," he said. + +The little girl didn't understand what was happening. She was sad, and her heart was heavy too. With tears in her eyes, she followed her dad home. + +The powerful bird didn't come back. But the dad and the little girl never stopped believing that one day, the bird would return. +One day, Jack and Jill decided to join in the balloon race. They found the biggest, most delicious balloon and grabbed it tightly with their hands. + +"This is the best one," said Jill with a big smile. + +Jack nodded and said, "Let's join together. We will fly this balloon to the finish line together." + +So that's what they did. The balloon flew so high and so fast that it was hard to keep up. But Jack and Jill kept hold of the balloon and flew through the sky with great speed! + +Finally, they crossed the finish line and both cheered for joy. They were so happy to have won the race with their bright and delicious balloon! +Once upon a time there was a chubby cat called Simba. He lived with his family in a small house in the forest. One day, Simba decided he wanted to watch a film. He asked his mum and dad if he could watch one and they said yes. + +Simba excitedly chose a film. He put it into the DVD player and sat down to watch it. But before the film had even finished, Simba's parents mentioned that it was bedtime. + +Simba was so upset. He wanted to watch the rest of the film and he didn't want to go to bed. He started to cry and his parents tried to explain why he had to go to bed. + +But Simba would not listen. He just wanted to watch the film. Eventually, his parents managed to get him to stop crying and they explained that he could watch the film again tomorrow. + +Simba was very happy and he put the film away for the night. He said goodnight to his family before quickly snuggling into his bed and falling asleep. +One sunny day, a young boy was walking along a deep forest. Suddenly, he heard a gentle voice from behind the trees. He stopped and asked: "Who is there?". The voice answered: "It is I". The boy replied: "Please, come out, so I can see you". Then, a small creature came out from behind the trees. She was an elf. She smiled at the boy and nodded her head. + +The boy was surprised. He asked her: "What are you doing here?". The elf said: "I was looking for some mushrooms. I cannot find any. Can you help me?". The boy nodded. He grabbed some sticks and started looking for the mushrooms. The elf followed him and said "Thank you young traveller". + +The boy and the elf searched for a long time, until they finally found the mushrooms. The elf thanked the boy "Thank you very much young traveller. You are so kind". The boy smiled and nodded again. He said goodbye to the elf and started walking back home. The elf waved and said: "Farewell". +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abi. Abi was three years old, full of fun and love. + +One day, Abi was feeling brave and wanted to do something daring. She ran to her parents and asked, “Mommy and Daddy, can I please do something daring?†her parents nodded and smiled, so she ran away to her room. + +Inside there was a mild notebook. Abi grabbed it and knew it was the perfect thing to do something daring with. She ran outside with it, excited and ready to go. + +Abi found a big tree in her garden and decided to climb it. She climbed up and up until she felt brave enough to stand on the top branch. She held the notebook close, filled with satisfaction and joy. She knew she had dared to do something brave and special. + +After that day, Abi kept her mild notebook with her always, as a reminder of her bravery that day. +Once upon a time, there was a tall girl named Susie. She was playing in the park with her friends when she suddenly spotted something sparkly in the grass. + +Curiously, Susie looked closer and saw it was a stunning veil! It must have been lost by somebody, she thought. + +"I'm going to find the owner of this," she said to her friends, "so I can give it back." But her friends didn't think that was a good idea. + +"Just keep it," they said. "It's too pretty to just give away." + +Susie disagreed, so the friends decided to play a game to decide who should win the veil. Susie wanted to take the veil to the owner, and her friends wanted to keep it. + +The friends all took turns trying to solve a riddle. The one who got it right would win the veil. After a few tries, Susie solved it correctly! + +"I won!" she said, proudly. She put on the veil and ran to the nearby store to find its owner. + +The storekeeper helped Susie find the veil's owner, and the two were very happy to be reunited with it. Susie felt wonderful for helping out somebody else and she was never happier. +Once there was a lively island where all the animals were happy. One day a big monster came and wanted to destroy the island. The animals were terrified and started to worry about their future. + +“What can we do?†asked the rabbit worriedly. + +“We can fight it,†said the lion bravely. “We are all strong animals and together we can defeat it.†+ +All the animals agreed and they set up a plan to fight the monster. The mouse used his cunning and set something up that the monster didn’t expect. + +The next day, the monster approached the island. But when he got close, he was suddenly pushed onto a rock and destroyed. The animals cheered and jumped in happiness. The island was saved! + +The animals continued to enjoy their lively island, never forgetting the monster they had destroyed. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl who was very curious. Everywhere she looked, new places, things and people fascinated her. One day, she wanted to explore the west. + +The little girl asked her mom, “Can I go and explore the west?†+ +“No, darling, it’s too far,†her mom said. + +But the little girl was determined. She put her tiny foot down, “Please, mommy!†+ +Her mom saw that she was very serious and reluctantly said, “Alright, but only if you’re careful.†+ +The little girl was overjoyed and quickly put on her most comfortable shoes. She waved goodbye to her mom, stepped out the door and began her journey to the west. + +On her way, she came across a foolish old man who warned her, “Little one, the west is a dangerous place. Turn back now!†+ +The little girl just smiled and said, “I must go and see what’s there. Maybe I’ll find something wonderful!â€. + +So, she put her fears aside and continued her journey to the west. And, as she had hoped, she did find something wonderful. + +She came back home full of tales and adventures, making her mom very proud. + +And that +Once upon a time, there was a generous angel. He wanted to do something special for the children in the town. He had an idea - to scare them! + +The angel flew down to the town and spread his wings. All the children were scared and screamed! + +One of the children, Anna, was not afraid. She asked the angel, "Why are you scaring us?" + +The angel answered, "I wanted to be generous to you all. I brought you a secret surprise!" + +Anna smiled. She told the angel, "Thank you. Can you show me the surprise?" + +The angel nodded and said, "Follow me!" He flew away and Anna followed. When they reached the surprise, Anna's eyes lit up. It was a huge playground! + +Anna shouted, "Thank you, generous angel!" + +The angel smiled and flew away. Anna played on the playground all day with her friends. + +From that day on, the angel's generous surprise put a big smile on the children's faces every day. +One hot summer day, a little bird called Sammy set out on a journey. As he started to fly, an enormous hurricane suddenly started. Sammy became scared and started to fly away, but it was too late! He was caught in the hurricane! + +The hurricane spun and rocked Sammy all around until he spotted a tree nearby. He knew he could grab onto one of the branches and hold on tight. Sammy flew as fast as he could and grabbed onto the branch. + +When the hurricane finally stopped, Sammy was exhausted. He looked around and saw a large bird watching him silently. + +The large bird then said: "No matter how strong the wind, hold onto something with all your might. If you do, the wind won’t be able to take you away!". + +Sammy thought about what the bird said and knew it was true. He thanked the large bird, flew away and was never caught in a hurricane again. + +From this experience, Sammy learned that courage and strength can help you overcome tough times. +Once there was a man who had a pit. It was open. He wanted to use the pit for something special. + +So he took some things and he put them into the pit. Then he put dirt and rocks on top of it. + +The man was burying something in the pit. He worked hard and when he was done, the pit was closed. + +The man felt happy that he had buried something special in the pit. And he knew that it would stay there for a long, long time. +Avery was a little girl who loved her pocket. It was smooth and shiny, and it made her happy. One day, Avery was out walking when she noticed something blinking in the sunshine. She ran over to investigate. + +"What is that?" she asked herself. Then she realized it was a pocket full of twinkly stars! She looked at it excitedly and held it up to the sky. + +She thought for a few moments. Then she smiled. "I know what I'll do," Avery said to herself. She stuck her hand in the pocket and pulled out a single star. + +Avery closed her eyes, made a wish and gave the star a big hug. Suddenly, a brilliant rainbow rocketed across the sky. Avery smiled. Her wish had come true! She put the star back in the pocket and ran off with a happy heart and a smooth pocket. +Once upon a time, there was a small deer. She was glad to be out playing in the woods. All of a sudden, she heard a loud noise and felt scared. She stepped back and looked around. + +"What was that?" the deer said. + +Just then, a man appeared. He had a big bucket in his hands. + +"I'm here to help you, deer," he said. "I'm going to release you back into the wild." + +The deer was glad. She ran back into the woods and was glad to be free again. From then on, she never forgot the kindness of the man who had released her. +Henry was very nervous. He tried not to show it, but he knew his mom could tell. He stood near the railroad track, and waited. Then, Henry heard a loud noise. It was the train! He was scared, but he took a deep breath and threw the stick he had been holding onto the track. + +The train roared as it came closer. Then, the steam from the train surrounded Henry. He felt a jolt and he realised that the stick was stuck! The train couldn't move and it had to stay on the track. Henry was so nervous! + +Eventually, the train conductor and some brave passengers helped Henry get the stick out of the track. But by then, the train was too late. It had missed its timetable, and everyone was very angry. Everyone got angry at Henry, too. Henry had made a big mistake, and it had a very bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a small bunny called Ziggy. He loved hopping up and down the hill in his backyard, but one day he had no energy left. Ziggy stopped to rest in the grass and lay down. + +Just then, Ziggy noticed a thick hanger hanging above him. He thought it was funny and started tugging on the hanger to try and move it. + +"No, no! Don't touch that!" his mom shouted from the other side of the hill. + +Ziggy froze and looked up at his mom. "What's it for?" he asked, confused. + +"That's for holding all your clothes for the laundry," answered his mom. "I hide it here so it stays out of the way." + +So, every day Ziggy lay in the grass, looking up at the thick hanger and watching the clothes change and move around. He would pretend he was a bird, flying in and out of the hanger helping to move the clothes. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Penelope who loved her room very much. She spent her time polishing it, making sure that it shone like a diamond. It wasn't long before some mild weather came along, and she opened up her window. + +The breeze that blew through brought with it a gust of dirt and dust that floated down and smothered her room. Penelope was sad and frustrated, looking at the mess her hard work had been undone. + +Just then, a wise old man walking outside saw the little girl and heard her cries. He came in and said, "Why, Penelope, why are you so upset?" + +Penelope told him how she had polished her room beautifully, only for it to become a mess again. The wise man replied, "Ah, now I understand. Even though you may not see it now, the process of polishing will make this room better in the long run.  Always do the things that you know are right, and never give up." + +Penelope smiled and realized that this wise man had given her a valuable lesson. She thanked him and kept polishing her room. And with each stroke, her room became brighter, cleaner, and even more beautiful than before. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was very organized and loved to play outside. One sunny day, Mary decided to explore further than she had ever gone before. + +As she walked further into the woods, Mary noticed a spirit in need of saving. She approached the spirit and asked, "What can I do to help?" The spirit replied, "You must find something for me to bring back my strength." + +Mary thought for a moment and knew what to do. She ran back to her home and grabbed her very organized bag of supplies. She returned to the spirit with a few items: some food, a bottle of water and a warm sweater. + +The spirit thanked Mary and suddenly regained its strength. The spirit transformed right before Mary's eyes, into a beautiful fairy. The fairy thanked Mary and flew off into the golden sunset. + +Mary was very happy and felt proud of herself. She smiled and went back home with a skip in her step. +Mum showed Jake a new toy. It was a zoom car. Jake was very excited and wanted to play with it right away. +Mum said, "Be patient, Jake. You'll have to wait until tomorrow. Then it will be time for a race!" + +Jake was frustrated. He wanted to race immediately! He started to cry and said, "No! I want to go zoom now!" + +Mum was patient with Jake. She said, "I understand, Jake. Let's compromise. We will race a little bit now, and then I will show you how to zoom it tomorrow when it is light outside." + +Jake was still a little frustrated, but he liked the idea. His eyes lit up. He said, "Ok! Let's go race!" + +Mum and Jake had a great race. Mum showed Jake how to carefully maneuver his zoom car around obstacles. When it was time to stop, Jake gave a big smile. He had had a great time! + +From then on, Jake was always patient, and he and his mum had lots of fun zooming around together! +Once upon a time, a cat and a dove were good friends. They loved to play together all the time. + +One day, the cat was feeling very tired. She yawned and stretched, then looked over at the dove. She suggested, “Let’s take a nap!†+ +The dove was excited, so she hopped up on the cat’s back. They snuggled down together, and soon they were both fast asleep. + +The cat and the dove slept the whole afternoon. They were so tired, they didn’t even know when it was time for dinner. + +When the stars came out, they woke up, feeling refreshed and happy. “Let’s go play again!†suggested the cat. And they did. +Once upon a time, there lived a 3 year old boy called Jack. He lived on a small planet with his parents. Every day, Jack wanted to explore the planet, but his parents wouldn’t let him. They said it was too dangerous. + +One day, Jack saw a sign on a tree that said ‘Fine Planet Exploring Place’. Jack was very excited and asked his parents if he could go exploring. His parents said yes and they took Jack to the exploring place. + +Jack had so much fun discovering different plants, animals and creatures. But then, he found himself lost in the forest. He started to cry, as he couldn’t find his parents. However, he soon heard his parents calling out his name. They had been looking for him the whole time. + +Finally, Jack was reunited with his parents. As the family hugged, Jack’s dad said, “You must always be careful and not wander off. We don’t want you to get lost again.†Jack nodded and said, “Okay Dad, I will be more careful next time.†+ +The moral of this story is that it’s important to listen to the advice of our parents and be careful where we go. No matter how exciting exploring a new place might be, it’s never a good idea to wander off. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Claire who went to the park every day. She liked to bring her pet, a small kitten she had named Mister Fluffers. + +One day when Claire arrived at the park, she noticed something very special. There was a glowing, sparkling rock at the base of a tree. It was an ordinary rock shaped like a star. "I'm going to bring the rock home," said Claire. + +She quickly grabbed the rock and tucked it in her pocket. The next day, she brought the rock and Mister Fluffers to the park. + +As Claire walked deeper into the park, something strange began to happen. The air around her began to sparkle, and tiny fairies began to dance around her. "Mister Fluffers, there are fairies here!" shouted Claire in excitement. + +The fairies were delighted to see Claire and her pet, and they asked her to join them in the clearing. Claire was a little hesitant at first, but then she remembered the rock she had brought. She handed it to them and the fairies thanked her for finding it. + +The fairies explained that this was no ordinary rock - it was magic! With the rock, they could bring all sorts of wonderful things to the park. + +Claire was amazed, and she could not wait to bring the rock back with her every day! From then on, the park was +Once, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane's mum had a special surprise for her - an invitation! It was for a very special party with all of Jane's friends. When Jane saw the invitation, she was very excited. She grabbed it and held it tightly. + +On the day of the party, Jane got up early and put on her best dress. She was very tidy and she was ready to have some fun. Jane and her mum went to the party and it was very exciting. + +At the party, there were lots of games and delicious food. Everything was very tidy and everyone was having a wonderful time. Jane had so much fun that she didn't want the party to end. But all good things must come to an end, and so Jane said goodbye to her friends and went home. + +The next day, Jane was cleaning up her bedroom. She saw the invitation from the party and smiled as she grabbed it. She held it close to her and thought about how much fun she had. Jane had a wonderful day at her party and she will never forget it. +Once upon a time there was a little bear named George who was deaf. George had a friend called Miles. Miles was a stripey tiger. + +One day they were playing together in the park. Suddenly George saw a bird and wanted to chase it. Miles wanted to chase too but he was too slow. George ran after the bird forgetting that Miles was behind. Soon, the bird flew away and George could not find it anymore. + +George felt sad. He had forgotten about Miles and he felt bad about it. He turned around and saw Miles with sad eyes. George realized what he had done and he said to Miles, "I'm sorry! Can you forgive me?" + +Miles smiled and said, "I forgive you George. Let's go home!" They hugged each other and walked home together. + +At home George and Miles remembered to always stay together, no matter what happens! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very small, just three years old. She was on a journey to find an oasis. She wanted to find a special place where she could have fun and rest. + +On her journey, Lucy came across a dirt road. She wanted to go down the dirt road to see if she could find the oasis. But when she touched the dirt road, her hands got very dirty. + +So she looked for something to help her clean off the dirt. Then she found a cloth rag. She picked it up, sat on the ground, and wiped her hands. + +After she had wiped her hands, she kept walking. She was much closer to the oasis. Suddenly she heard a voice coming from far away. Someone was saying "Sorry! I'm so sorry." + +Lucy was surprised, but the voice sounded familiar. She looked around and saw her mother coming towards her. Her mother had been searching for her. + +Lucy was glad to see her. "Mommy! I'm finding an oasis," she said. Her mom smiled and hugged her. "I'm so sorry, Lucy. I was worried about you," she said. + +Together, they walked to the oasis. There Lucy could rest and have lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Naomi. She wanted to borrow a dessert from her mom. + +Naomi asked her mom, "Can I borrow a dessert please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes darling, but be gentle with it!" + +So Naomi smiled and gently grabbed the dessert. She thanked her mom and ran to the kitchen table. + +Naomi took a big bite of the dessert and it was delicious! She enjoyed every bite slowly and when she was finished, she put it back. + +Naomi thanked her mom again, and said, "That was the best dessert ever!" +One day, Rachel and her mommy went to the store. Rachel was so excited because she knew the store had special rewards! As her mommy unpacked the car, Rachel ran to the store to get the reward. + +But Rachel was weak. She fell to the ground and started to cry. Her mommy came to help her up and hugged Rachel. + +"Sweetie, I know you want the reward, but running is too dangerous. You must be careful," said mommy. + +Rachel nodded and held on to her mommy's hand. Together, they went back to the car and unpacked the groceries. + +Rachel was disappointed she didn't get the reward. But she realised it was more important to be safe and listen to her mommy. Rachel felt proud of herself for following the right path. + +The moral of the story is that it is better to be safe and listen to adults, even if it means you don't get reward. +Once upon a time there was a chubby seal who was looking for a present. He thought about what he wanted for a long time until he decided to build a sandcastle. He went to the beach with a bucket, a shovel and a net to collect the blue and white shells. + +When he got to the beach he saw a paper. It had a picture of the perfect sandcastle on it. He decided to pay the paper to get the picture so he could build the sandcastle. + +He went to the paper shop and said to the shopkeeper, “I want to pay the paper.†+ +The shopkeeper smiled and said, “That will cost two coins.†+ +The chubby seal went back to the beach and started building a beautiful sandcastle with the picture he paid for. He had a great time! +Once there was an old man who went fishing every day. The old man loved it and often told stories of the ones he had caught. One day he told a 3 year old boy about a giant shark he had nearly caught. He said it was so big that it nearly pulled him into the water! + +The boy was filled with excitement and wanted to catch one himself. The old man told him trouble was coming, but the boy would not listen. + +The next day, the boy went out to sea in his boat. He had a line out for a long time, but he couldn't catch anything - not even a fish! Suddenly, he felt a strong tug at his line and saw a giant shark pull his boat along. The old man was right! + +The shark pulled and pulled, until the boy's boat was at the edge of the water. The shark seemed so stupid, like it didn't know how to quit! The boy was starting to worry until he saw the old man run to help him. The old man yelled, "Tell the shark to stop!" + +The boy did what he was told and said, "Stop!" Amazingly, the shark listened and the boy was saved! The old man told the boy another lesson: always listen to the old man! +Once upon a time there was a young girl who was very brave. She liked to go on daring adventures! One day she decided to go exploring in a nearby forest. As she walked through the forest, she heard a noise! She wondered what it was and went to investigate. + +When she arrived, she saw a little leg sticking up from the ground! It was the leg of a tiny animal. The girl was so curious! She decided to use her bravery and carefully reach down to pull the animal out of the hole. + +The animal was a small, young fox. The fox said, "What are you doing here? You are so brave to come out here alone!" The girl smiled and said, "I like to go on daring adventures!" + +The fox thanked the girl for helping him and then scampered off. The young girl smiled and went on her way. +Jack was sitting on the bench. He belonged there. He was a regular. He would come every day and spend hours on it. + +Suddenly, a girl walked up to Jack. She said, "This bench is mine. You can't sit here anymore." + +Jack tried to explain, "But I am a regular here." + +The girl said, "That doesn't matter. You don't own this bench. I do, so you have to leave." + +Jack was very sad, but he had to leave. He knew that the bench didn't belong to him. Every day after that, Jack could only look at the bench from a distance, not daring to step any closer. +Once there was a little man named Joe. He loved to deliver butter around the town. One day he encountered an old man who was walking around in the market. Joe asked the old man if he needed any butter. The old man shook his head and said he was fit and didn't need any butter. + +So Joe continued on his way, but soon he saw the same old man again. Joe asked the old man if he remembered him, and the old man said he did. The man said he was still fit, but he thought Joe should deliver his butter to the house of his neighbor who wasn't so fit anymore. + +Joe was so pleased that he ran off to deliver the butter. When he arrived, he saw that it was just what the old man's neighbor needed. The neighbor thanked Joe for the butter and told him how it was so kind and thoughtful of him to remember an old friend. + +This taught Joe an important lesson - that he should always show kindness and thoughtfulness to others, even if they don't seem to need his help. +Once upon a time there was a sheep called Sam. Sam had lots of wool and was always happy. One day, Sam decided she wanted to go for a walk. She started walking and soon came to a big field. + +The field was full of tall grass and daisies. Sam was so excited that she started to run and skip about. She couldn't contain her happiness! Suddenly, a mean fox appeared. It had sharp teeth and scared Sam. + +The fox was very upset and it started growling at Sam. Scared, Sam ran away and hid in a bush. The fox followed her and started to search around. + +Sam had a great idea. Quickly, she started to pick and pull wool from her body. She dropped the wool near the bush and the fox started to get excited. The fox started to play with the wool and forgot all about Sam. + +Happy, Sam headed back home. She was so thankful that she had the wool to make the fox happy. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Susie. She was very patient and always smiled. One day she was so sad that she started to weep. + +Her mum said, "Oh Susie, why are you crying?" + +Susie replied, "I can't find what I'm looking for." + +Her mum asked, "What is it, Susie?" + +"My teddy bear," answered Susie. + +Her mum gave her a wink and said, "Don't worry, I know where it is." She reached over to the shelf and handed Susie her bear. + +Susie smiled and hugged the bear tight. She said, "Thank you, mummy." + +Her mum said, "You are so patient. I'm proud of you Susie." + +Susie said, "Can we go for ice cream now?" + +Her mum laughed and said, "Yes, let's go!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie loved to play in his garden, and he would often run and jump around. + +One day, Charlie's mother told him, "Charlie, you must not jump so high. You could hurt yourself!" But Charlie didn't listen, and he kept on jumping around. + +Soon, Charlie fell down and hurt his ear. His mother was angry and told him, "I told you not to jump so high! You must be punished!" + +Charlie was scared and started to cry. His mother said, "If you promise not to jump so high again, I won't punish you". + +Charlie promised that he wouldn't jump so high again and his mother was relieved. But, deep down, she knew that one day, if Charlie didn't keep his promise, he would be punished. +One sunny day, Timmy was on an adventure with his mom. "Let's follow the path and see where it takes us!", his mom said. She and Timmy followed the path until they found a cave. Timmy was really excited and asked his mom, "Can I go in?" His mom said yes and he stepped inside the cave. + +The cave was dark and quiet. Their footsteps created an echo with each step. Timmy looked around and saw so many new and adventurous things. He found colored rocks, sparkling gems and interesting animals. He wanted to explore and find more, so Timmy kept following the walls of the cave. + +Soon, light filled the cave and he saw the entrance. Excitedly, Timmy asked his mom, "Can we come here again, Mom?" His mom smiled and said, "Of course! Let's come back together and explore some more!" Timmy was so thrilled and the two hugged before leaving, ready for their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lilly. She was three years old, and loved exploring the world. + +One day, she found a big machine in her backyard. She wanted to join it and explore. But she was afraid. + +"Who are you?" asked the machine. + +"My name is Lilly," she said bravely. + +"Do you want to join me?" asked the machine. + +Lilly thought for a moment. Then, she said, "Yes." + +The machine took her deep into the ground. It was dark and scary, but Lilly was brave. She explored caves and tunnels, and saw all kinds of creatures. + +At the end of the journey, Lilly climbed out. She was back in her backyard, but felt much wiser and more adventurous. The machine had helped her explore and grow. + +"Thank you," Lilly said, and then she ran off to tell all her friends about her journey. +Once upon a time there was a mighty stage. It was full of exciting things and it made people very happy. Jack and Jill were two very excited children who wanted to do something fun. They went to the stage and looked around. + +Jill asked Jack, “What should we do?†+ +Jack thought for a moment, then said, “Let’s put on a show! We can sing our song and dance all around this mighty stage.†+ +Jill smiled and said, “Yes, let’s do it!†+ +So they sang and danced and had a great time! They were so happy that they stayed on the stage until it was time to go home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was very charming and loved to explore the world. One day, she saw something that looked very interesting. She spotted a tiny door, and wanted to know what was inside. She looked around but the door didn't have a handle to open it. + +The girl became very curious and decided to ask her mom. "Mom, what's behind this door?" she asked. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a secret. Can you understand why the door can't be open?" + +The little girl thought for a minute, and then her eyes lit up. "It doesn't have a handle!" she said, smiling. + +Her mom hugged her warmly and said, "That's right. That's why it's a secret. Only if you find the handle can you open the door." + +The little girl looked around, and then she saw something shiny on the ground. She picked it up and realized that it was a handle for the door. When she put it on the door, it opened and revealed a charming garden. + +The little girl was delighted and ran inside, exploring all the wonderful things it had to offer. From then on, she visited her secret garden every day and became very close friends with all its creatures. + +The little girl was so excited to explore and understand the wonderful world around her! +John was excited to travel. He was starting a new adventure and he had a unique mug to fill with memories. He said goodbye to his family and ventured out into the unknown. + +John came across a shady character on the path. The character said to him, “Do you have something to give me?†John was scared, but he didn’t have anything valuable on him. He showed the man his unique mug, but the man was not impressed. + +The man said, “This isn’t good enough. Get out of here.†John was terrified and ran away as quickly as he could. He made it back home safe, but his mug was gone and he was very sad. + +The end. +Anna and her friends were at the park. The sun was shining, and everyone was playing happily. Suddenly, Anna noticed an elderly lady staring at them. The lady had pastel-colored clothes and a warm smile on her face. + +Curious, Anna walked up to her and asked her why she was staring. + +The elderly lady smiled and said, "I just love to watch happy children playing! Your happiness brightens my day." + +The little girl smiled. She thanked the elderly lady and ran back to her friends. They all waved goodbye to the lady, who smiled and waved back. Then, she continued to stare at the happy children playing. +Once upon a time there was a graceful place to park. It was a special place for people to stop and visit. A little girl was so excited to visit the place and park her car there. She parked it gracefully and walked around looking at all the new and different things there. She saw birds singing, flowers blooming and people walking. Then she watched as a butterfly gracefully flew from flower to flower. It was a beautiful place, and the little girl smiled as she thought about how wonderful it was to park there. She thanked her parents for taking her to this special place and for letting her park in such a graceful way. +Ben and his dad were walking in the park. They stopped at a big bridge. "Look, Ben," his dad said, pointing away. "Do you see that big lake?" + +Ben nodded. He could see the lake in the distance. + +"Let's go and collect some stones," said his dad. + +So they walked over to the lake and started collecting stones. Ben was so excited! He had never collected stones before. + +Suddenly, his dad spotted something shiny in the water. He reached in and took it out. + +"What is it, Dad?" asked Ben. + +"This is a victory medal," said his dad. "It belongs to a soldier who fought bravely during a war." + +With that, Ben felt proud. He held the medal in his hands and thought about all the brave soldiers in the world. + +"You've found a fine victory today," said his dad. + +"I sure did, Dad," said Ben, smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very impatient. She loved butterflies, so she asked her Mom if they could buy a butterfly. + +Her Mom said yes, so they drove to the store. The little girl was so excited she couldn't sit still in the car! + +Finally, they arrived at the store and the little girl looked around. She saw so many butterflies! She couldn't choose just one, so she asked her mom to help her. + +Finally, they bought a beautiful butterfly with colorful wings. The little girl was very happy, and they took the butterfly home. + +The little girl decided to put it in a special jar so it could fly around. She smiled and said, “Look Mom, my butterfly!†+Mom and Daisy were playing together in the garden. Daisy was so happy that her little heart felt like it was going to burst! + +Mom said to her, “I hope you have a lovely day today, Daisy.†+ +Daisy smiled and nodded. + +The sun was shining brightly and it was a warm day. Daisy ran and played among the butterflies, humming a happy song. As she ran, she stumbled and fell on her knee. + +Daisy started to cry. It hurt and she was scared. + +Mom picked her up, hugged her tightly, and said in a gentle voice, “It’s OK, sweetie. Let’s clean your knee up, so it won’t hurt anymore.†+ +Mom wiped away her tears and kissed her hurt knee better. Then she said, “I know it was a harsh experience, but next time you won’t be so scared. You can hope that it won’t happen again.†+ +Daisy smiled and hugged her mom. She was so thankful that she had such a wonderful mom who was always there for her. +Tommy and Sally were playing in their room. Tommy had a toy truck and Sally had a toy doll. + +Suddenly, Tommy's truck stopped working. He was so sad. He didn't know what to do. + +Sally said "Don't worry, Tommy. I can help you replace it!" + +Tommy was very surprised. He said, "How can you replace it?" + +Sally smiled and said, "I know a man who has lots of toys. He is very friendly and he has lots of spare parts. We can go to his store and get a new part for your truck". + +Tommy replied, "Will it be the same size as my truck? I need the part to fit perfectly!" + +Sally laughed and said, "Yes it will! The man measures things in inches, so he can make sure the part is the same size". + +So Sally and Tommy went to the store. The store was very big and lively. They had so much fun looking for the perfect part for Tommy's truck. + +In the end, they found the perfect one. The friendly man replaced the old part and soon, the truck was back to life! Tommy was very happy, and he thanked Sally for helping him. +Alina and her mom were sitting at the kitchen table, eating dinner. Alina was so excited to share her day with her mom. She told her about the promise she had made with her best friend. + +Mom smiled over Alina's excitement and saw how proud she was. She patted her daughter's arm in a very calm way and said: "I'm very happy to hear you made a promise. Promises are very important in life. It's good to remember to keep them." + +Alina looked up at her mom very seriously and nodded her head in agreement. She knew how important it was to keep her promise. + +Mom then smiled again, and said "Don't forget, if you need help, I'm always there for you to share in." + +Alina smiled and hugged her mom. She was so glad to have somebody to share her promise with. +One day a grumpy old man named Sam set off in search of adventure. With his trusty hat and a walking stick, he trudged through the forest. As he walked, he came across a skull lying in the dirt. Sam bent down and picked it up, wondering what it could be. + +Suddenly, the skull spoke to him! +"Hello, Sam," it said. "I was once a dragon who lived deep in this forest, but now I am just a skull. Would you like to join me on a magical journey?" + +Sam was flabbergasted. A talking skull? But before he could answer, something else caught his eye – a bright, shining light in the distance. + +Sam smiled and said, "Yes! Let's go." + +The skull was delighted and they set off on their journey. Sam soon forgot his grumpiness and they had many wonderful adventures together. +Once there was a humble little town. Two of the people who lived in the town were friends, they were called Jim and Tim. + +One day Jim and Tim were walking through the town, when suddenly they heard a loud noise. "What's that?" asked Tim. + +"I don't know", said Jim, "let's go and find out!" + +So Jim and Tim followed the noise and soon they found it - it was coming from a shaking tree. The tree was shaking so hard that the leaves were falling off and it made a big noise. + +Jim and Tim were very curious, so they stopped to take a closer look. They realized that inside the tree was a little animal, shaking the tree to make the noise. + +"That's so cool," said Tim, smiling. + +Jim and Tim watched the animal at the tree for a while, then they waved goodbye and continued on their way. + +They had a great time making friends with the new animal, and they were so glad they had taken the time to find out what the noise was all about. +John was very busy. He had so much to do. He needed to put a candle in the window to let everyone know he was open. He was so busy he forgot where he had put the candle! + +John asked his three-year-old daughter Lucy to help him. "Lucy, have you seen the candle anywhere?" he asked. + +Lucy thought hard and then she remembered. She smiled at her dad. "Yes, I put the candle in the cupboard," she said. + +John smiled and thanked Lucy for helping him find the candle. He went to the cupboard and took the candle out. He lit it and put it in the window. + +John was no longer so busy. He looked back at Lucy, smiled and said "Thank you for helping me, Lucy." + +Lucy smiled and said "You're welcome, daddy!" +Once upon a time there were two best friends. They were both three years old and their names were Pete and Joe. They had just finished playing the game they truly enjoyed, "Own the Hand". + +"That was so interesting, Joe!" said Pete. + +"Let's play it again!" Joe said excitedly. + +The game was all about helping each other and understanding the needs of others. In the game, Pete and Joe would have to take turns owning the hand. One would take the hand while the other person would help the first with whatever they needed. + +At the end of the game, the two friends talked about the importance of helping others. + +"We should always help each other, right Pete?" Joe asked. + +"Yes, we should! That way, we can always have fun together," said Pete. + +The two friends agreed that helping each other is important. They both realized that it's not what you own but how you help that makes the world interesting and full of love. +Once upon a time there was a guard. He was hot from being outside all day. He was guarding a castle and he was very brave. + +The guard could see something coming from a distance. It looked like a lot of colorful things and the guard knew one thing for sure: He had to protect the castle. + +He closed the gate and began to prepare for a fight. He was ready to fight as long as necessary. But then he heard a voice. It said, + +"Can you please open the gate? I have something very special for you." + +The guard opened the gate cautiously. There stood a little girl holding a beautiful surprise: A big box full of presents! The guard was so happy to see such a generous gift, he forgot to ask who sent it. + +The little girl then said with a smile, "I brought these presents to spoil you for your bravery. Enjoy them!" + +The guard opened the box to find many things, including a cooling vest to wear outside in the hot sun. From then on, the guard always wore his new vest when he was on duty. +Once there was a little girl called Kayla. She was just three years old but already spoke three different languages. She loved to roll around on the floor with her toys and play with her friends. + +One day, Kayla and her friends were playing together. They were making a long, winding roller coaster all around the room. Kayla was having so much fun that she started to laugh and jump around. + +Suddenly, Kayla stopped and said, "Why don't we roll in all of our different languages?" + +The other kids looked at each other, not knowing how to respond. But Kayla quickly added, "You know, like when you say a word in one language and then roll it into another language." + +The other children thought this was a great idea and soon they were rolling all their words around the room in all their different languages. They had so much fun that they rolled and laughed until they were tired out. +Once upon a time there lived a very intelligent fox. He loved mud and wanted to find a way to mark it in fun and interesting ways. One day he was walking along a muddy path and came to a big pond with lots of mud around it. + +"What should I do with all this mud?" he asked himself. Then he had an idea. + +He took a stick in his paw and started to number the mud around the pond. He used the stick to make marks in the mud, counting and drawing lines to show which number came first, second and so on. + +"Ah-ha!" he said. "Now I can play!". + +He jumped in the mud and started to play games with all the marks he had made. He was having so much fun that he soon forgot he was a very intelligent fox. He just wanted to have fun with the mud, and he did. +On a warm, sunny day, little Angie went to the playground with her friends. She saw a jolly painter at the playground. + +"What's that man doing?" Angie asked her friends but they did not know. + +So Angie cautiously approached the painter. "Hello mister, what are you doing?" + +The painter smiled and said, "I am painting the playground, sweetheart". + +Angie was excited. She wanted to help too. But the painter said, "No, this painting job needs to be done with special paint. I'm afraid you can't help me." + +Angie was sad, but she felt bad for the painter. He was all alone, so she wanted him to yield. She asked her friends if they would help. + +Her friends agreed and before long Angie, her friends and the painter were busy painting. They all were jolly, laughing and singing while they worked. + +And even though it was hard work, Angie found it was worth it to see the painter smile. In that moment, Angie realised that sometimes it's worth it to yield. +One day, Jack was playing in the park. He found a round rock and started rolling it around. Suddenly, he heard a voice coming from behind the tree. He was frightened and didn't know what to do. He looked around and saw a small dog named Coco. Coco said, "I'm sorry if I scared you! I didn't want you to be frightened. Can you forgive me?" + +Jack thought for a minute and said, "Yes! I can forgive you." Coco was so happy that Jack forgave her. She said, "Let's be friends!" +Jack smiled and said, "I would love to be your friend!" From that day forward, Jack and Coco were best friends. They played together every day in the park and Coco always reminded Jack to forgive even when he was frightened. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Suzy. One afternoon, Suzy was outside playing when she decided a lovely afternoon snack would be nice. + +"Mama, can I have some shrimp?" asked Suzy. + +"Of course, Suzy!" replied Mama. "I'll help you clean them first." + +Mama showed Suzy how to peel and clean the shrimp. Suzy was so proud of herself as she learned how to do it. After they finished, Mama cooked the shrimp and they enjoyed their snack together. + +The end. +One day, Susie was playing in the park. She was throwing snow in the cold air. Suddenly, Susie suddenly felt a cold breeze in her hands. She looked down and saw that her glove was torn. + +Susie started crying. "Mommy! My glove is torn!" she said, wiping away her tears. + +Mommy came up and saw the broken glove. "That's ok, Susie," she said, "We will go to the store and get you a new one!" + +Susie calmed down and smiled. She and Mommy went to the store and bought a new glove. + +Susie was happy that she had a new glove. From then on, she made sure to keep her gloves safe and warm so they wouldn't tear. +Once upon a time, there was a barber who cut hair for a living. He was very busy every day, with customers coming from near and far to have their hair cut. The barber was also very expensive, so not everyone could afford it. + +One day, a little boy named Kyle wanted to get a haircut. He asked his parents if he could go to the barber, but they said no because the barber was too expensive. + +Kyle was very disappointed and he said, “I just wanted to look nice. I guess it's not possible.†+ +His father said, “Well, Kyle, it looks like you have learned an important lesson today. Not everything that is nice needs to be expensive. Let’s find someone else to cut your hair.†+ +So Kyle and his parents went on a hunt to find a hair dresser that was less expensive but still able to do a good job. And they did! Kyle ended up with a beautiful new haircut without having to spend too much. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes not everything has to be expensive to be nice. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to play dress up. She had many different costumes and loved to switch them up often. One day she tried to put on her most favorite costume, her intelligent queen costume. But, when she tried to put it on, it broke! She started to cry and was very sad. + +Just then, her big brother saw what happened. He wanted to help her, so he ran to his room and grabbed an even better costume. It had more sparkles and more things that made it look even more majestic. Her little sister was so happy and thanked her big brother. + +The brother said “My sweet sister, no need to thank me. Just remember that when things break, you can find something new and better.†He smiled kindly and hugged her tight. Then he said, “now lets go show mommy and daddy your new and better costume. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, Emma was playing in the sunshine and making little towers with her flowers. Suddenly, a loud noise startled her and she froze. + +At first she didn't know what it was, but then she noticed a large bee flying around the garden. It made a very noisy buzzing sound as it hovered over the flowers. Emma was afraid of it, so she ducked under a bush and stayed very still. + +Emma's mom came running over to check on her. She saw the bee and said, "You know, when something's noisy and scary, it's often better to stay still and be brave. Just like you are doing now." Emma nodded and then her mom took her inside for some math. + +The moral of this story is that courage and bravery can help us when we feel scared about something. So the next time you feel frightened, don't forget to be brave and freeze. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were walking through the woods. As they were walking, they started to feel very thirsty. Eventually, both friends spotted a river. + +“Let’s drink from that river!†said one of them. + +“Shall we?†said the other eagerly. + +They both quickly ran towards the river, arrived at the edge and began to take big gulps from the water. + +After they were done, the first friend said: “My tummy still feels empty.†+ +“Me too,†the other friend said. “Why don’t we look for something else to drink?†+ +So, they both started to look around. Suddenly, they saw a big tree with green sauce dripping down from it. + +“Let’s try that green sauce!†the first friend shouted. + +“Let’s!†shouted the other. + +So, they both took turns drinking the green sauce and it tasted so good! They were so happy they were able to quench their thirst. +The little girl hoped as she watched her mom use the mixer. The girl was so alert and excited, she couldn't wait to see what her mom was making. Her mom poured some flour and milk into the mixer and switched it on. The girl was hopping around, clapping her hands and smiling excitedly. After a few seconds, mom then switched off the mixer and the girl couldn't wait to see what she had made. Mom opened the mixer and pulled out a delicious cake! The little girl was so happy and excited, she hugged her mom tightly. She knew she had made a wonderful treat for her family and she had hoped for the best. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play. She wore a bright blouse that was very pretty, and she made sure to wear it everywhere she went! + +One day, she was in the park playing with her friends. She felt so happy, and she ran and danced around, feeling so playful and full of joy. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and her pretty blouse began to fly and flip around in the wind. Her friends cheered her on, and they all watched and laughed with amazement. She laughed too and held out her arms and lifted them up high, and the blouse followed, soaring up towards the sky. + +It spun around in circles above her, and was so beautiful and free. She watched it until the wind stopped blowing, and then she carefully lowered her arms and the pretty blouse drifted down and landed perfectly on her shoulders once again. + +The little girl smiled with delight, and ran off to play some more. +Mum and Dad were in a room that had lots of colourful boxes lying around. Dad was holding a purse in one hand and had a big bow in the other. +Mum asked, "What are you doing with that bow, Daddy?" +Dad nodded and said, "I'm going to put this big bow into this purse!" +Mum laughed and said, "That's a normal thing to do!" +Dad smiled and replied, "Yes, it is normal. Do you want to help me?" +Mum nodded and said, "Yes, I can help you tie the bow!" +So Mum and Dad worked together to tie the bow into the purse. After they finished, they hugged each other and said, "That was fun!" +Once there was a boy called Tommy. He was 3 years old and loved going to the park with his family. One day, Tommy's family took him to the park. + +When they got there, Tommy saw a big toy in the middle of the park. It was an ornament that was regular and was very shiny. + +Tommy looked at the ornament and shouted with joy. He ran to his family and asked if he could have the ornament. His family agreed and they all went to get it. + +When they reached the ornament, Tommy shouted with excitement. He held onto the ornament tightly and wouldn't let go. His family laughed and decided to take him home with the ornament. + +At home, Tommy showed his ornament to all the family. He shouted with joy as he proudly showed them his shiny, regular ornament. Everyone was happy and Tommy knew he would treasure it forever. +Mama was planting new green plants in her garden. Her daughter, Lulu, watched her with wide eyes. + +"Can I do it, Mama?" Lulu asked. + +Mama smiled and gave her a bowl of seeds. "Okay, spread the seeds around the garden." + +Lulu carefully spread the seeds. But when she got to one corner of the garden, she was tired and just threw the bowl of seeds in the air. + +"Oh no!" shouted Mama. "Now the seeds have spread all over the place!" + +But when Mama went to pick up the seeds, she noticed something amazing. New green plants had started to grow everywhere! + +Mama laughed and hugged Lulu. "I guess your idea worked, sweetheart!" +Once upon a time there was a girl named Mia who lived near a beautiful park. Mia loved to go to the park and imagine all the possibilities it held. One day, Mia was walking in the park and decided to take a turn she hadn't taken before. + +When she was around the corner, Mia noticed a big gooey puddle blocking the path. She stopped and thought, “How will I get past it?†+ +Just then, a little frog hopped up to her. “Hi Mia†the frog said. “I can help.†+ +Mia looked at the frog with surprise. “You can help me across?†she asked. + +“Yes! If you imagine it, we can turn this puddle into a beautiful bridge.†+ +Mia smiled and imagined a bridge across the puddle. Instantly, a beautiful bridge appeared. Mia and the frog stepped onto it and crossed over to the other side. + +Mia thanked the frog and ran off, delighted with her new adventure. Enjoying the rest of her day in the park. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were both very playful and liked to have fun together. One day, Jack invited Jill to have a picnic on the carpet. Jill was excited and said yes. + +They both gathered up their snacks and a blanket and went over to the carpet. Once they were there, they began eating and playing together. They laughed and rolled around, having lots of fun. + +A little black dog came to join them in their fun. Jill was amazed and said "Oh, he's so playful." Jack nodded and said "Yes, he sure is!" They all played together for a while. + +Afterwards, Jack and Jill realized why the little dog had joined them. The little dog had wanted to show them that it was important to be kind and share with others. As the little dog left, Jack and Jill realized the importance of friendship and being kind to each other. +Nina was very shy. She liked playing with her dolls and eating jelly. But whenever her friends asked her to come and play, she just shook her head. + +One day, her friend Sam suggested that she come outside and play tag. "Please come out, Nina," said Sam. "Everyone is waiting for you." + +Nina shook her head, but this time Sam didn't give up. "I'm sure it would be fun," he said, recommending that she join. + +After thinking for awhile, Nina decided to give it a try. She stepped outside and joined the game. Everyone was thrilled. + +But when it was time to chase someone else, Nina was too shy. She didn't want to go near the other kids. + +Sam and the other kids gave Nina lots of encouragement. They showed her that she didn't have anything to be scared of. Finally, Nina overcame her shyness and ran around with them. + +At the end of the game, they all celebrated with some jelly! +Once upon a time there lived a painter named Lily. She was an unusual painter; she painted pictures unlike any other. + +One day Lily asked her parents if she could go outside and paint in the garden. Her parents agreed and they permitted her. + +So, Lily took her paintbrush and easel and started to paint. She painted yellow flowers and blue skies. But when she tried to paint a purple sun, something strange happened. + +Suddenly, a sparkly rainbow filled the sky. Everyone was amazed. + +Lily’s mom asked her, “How did you do that?†+ +Lily smiled. “It was easy! I just used a bit of unusual paint.†Her mom smiled and gave Lily a hug. + +They both giggled as the rainbow disappeared with a ‘poof’. + +The end. +John and his mom were on an adventure. They took a big icy walk through the mountains. All around them was snow that sparkled in the sun. + +John looked up at his mom and said, "Mom, what brings us here?" + +His mom smiled, "I thought it would be fun. Now, let's find out what lies ahead." + +John followed his mom as she lead the way. As they walked the icy path, John's toes started to feel cold. He stopped to put on some warm socks and soon they were on their way again. + +Eventually they reached the top. John saw an amazing sight, a lake and far off in the distance was a castle. His mom pointed and said, "Now that's our destination. Let's go see what result it brings." + +John held tightly to his mom's hand as they reached the castle. As they opened the door, warmth and music greeted them. John was amazed by all the wonderful things. The result of the icy walk was an amazing discovery. +Lola was a small girl with big eyes. She scratched the back of her head as she peered out her window into a gloomy sea. Any sailor who dared to venture out today was a brave one. Suddenly, a bright idea struck her: why not take a boat ride herself? + +"Mommy! Can we go to the sea?" she asked her mother with a smile. + +Her mother looked out of the window and shook her head, "Today isn't the best day to go. But perhaps we will go soon. Now, it's time for your nap." + +Lola lay in her bed and wondered what the sea would feel like. Just then, the thunder roared and rain struck the windows. She couldn't help but giggle. + +A few days later, the sun shone and a joyful Lola stood by the shoreline with her family. They hopped into a little boat and set off into the calm sea. She reached out to touch its surface as the boat glided along. Finally, Lola was experiencing the sea she had been dreaming of. +One day, Amy was walking in the park. She saw something that made her smile. It was a big pink balloon! She asked her mom if she could talk to it. + +Amy's mom smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" + +Amy slowly walked up to the balloon and said, "Hello there!" + +The balloon bobbed up and down and said, "Hi Amy!" + +Amy was very excited and said, "Can I take you home with me?" + +The balloon said, "Yes, but you have to promise to take me slow!" + +So, Amy and her mom both agreed. Amy carefully carried the balloon home. From then on, the balloon and Amy were best friends. They talked about everything and had lots of fun together. +Once upon a time, there were three friends named Nara, Max and Abigail. They were all very excited because it was breakfast time! Nara spread some butter on some toast, and Max spread some jam on his. Abigail happily munched on her toast. + +They all agreed that the toast was delicious. Nara wished that it was lunch time so she could have a big, comfy sandwich. But Abigail reminded them it wasn't time yet. Instead, they all enjoyed more toast and talked until the morning was gone. + +Later in the day, Nara and Max spread out on the grass to have a nap. They were both feeling so comfy and happy after their tasty toast in the morning. As they fell asleep, they dreamed of having toast for breakfast every day! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Wally. He was three years old and loved riding his wheel. He would take it out every day and let it take him around the park. + +One day when Wally was out in the park, playing with his wheel, he saw an empty wheel in the empty playground. He asked his mum "Can I let wheel?" and she nodded. + +So, Wally happily took the wheel and let it wheel around. He wheeled it up and down the path. He wheeled it around in circles. He wheeled it off the side of the path and wheeled it back to the playground. + +After wheeling it around and having lots of fun, Wally wheeled the wheel back to the playground and said goodbye. And that's how Wally spent his day, wheeling around with his new friend. +It was a beautiful evening and the sun was setting. Birdie was very excited to look out her window. She saw something amazing. + +"Mummy, what's happening? It's so beautiful!" she exclaimed. + +Mummy smiled and told Birdie, "That's the sunset. Look at the deep colours of red, pink and orange in the sky. Isn't it amazing?" Birdie stared in amazement. + +Meanwhile, a songbird was flying nearby and started to whistle its sweet tune. Birdie thought it was the most wonderful thing she had ever heard. + +She listened until the songbird flew away and the sun had set. The deep night was finally here and Birdie was ready to go to sleep. She had enjoyed the evening's events so much and she could still hear the storybird's whistle in her dreams. +Alice was feeling very tired one day. She yawned and said to her mom, "I'm sleepy." Her mom smiled and said, "It's time for a nap. But first, let's practice writing with your pen." + +Alice picked up her pink pen and began to draw lines and circles on the paper. She yawned every few minutes and her mom said, "That's enough for now, it's time for a rest." + +Alice got into her bed and snuggled in with her favorite stuffed animal. She closed her eyes and fell asleep, feeling safe and cozy in her bed. + +When she woke up, she whispered to her toys, "Time to draw again!" She reached for her pen and once again she began to practice writing! +Once upon a time, two friends were playing together. One of them was called Tom and the other was called Bess. + +Tom said to Bess, "Let's play cricket!" + +But Bess replied, "No, I don't want to play cricket. I want to play something cool!" + +Tom said, "But cricket is cool! We can finish the game in no time." + +To this, Bess replied, "No, cricket is boring. Let's play something else." + +Tom got angry and said, "No! I really want to finish a game of cricket!" + +He then kicked Bess and ran off. Bess started crying and ran home. + +Tom's parents heard the commotion and asked him what had happened. When Tom told them the story, they were not happy and scolded him for his bad behaviour. + +Tom eventually realised that he had acted badly. He apologised to Bess and promised to never do it again. + +The next day they played cricket together, and they had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was very healthy and woke up feeling excited every morning. + +Today she had a special surprise. A present! It was a laser. She had never used a laser before and loved it. + +She used it to play games and make pictures. She asked her mom to help her use it and they made a big castle and a rainbow. She felt very proud! + +Sarah and her mom used the laser every day. Her mom said it was important to have fun and be healthy. Sarah agreed and they used the laser together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Sam. He was playing in the garden, looking for things that he could twist. Suddenly, he saw a big, red tomato! He was so excited that he couldn't help but want to twist it. + +But when he grabbed the tomato, it was too difficult for him to twist. He tried and tried but he just couldn't do it. + +Then, his mum came and said, "Come on Sam, let me help you twist it." She grabbed the tomato and with a big twist, it split in two! Sam was so excited and he jumped up and down. + +His mum smiled and said, "See, it wasn't so difficult after all! Now let's eat the tomato." + +So Sam and his mum happily ate the tomato that they had twisted together. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Sarah. She was so brave that nothing scared her! +One day Sarah was on her way to school when she noticed a flea hopping around nearby. She was very curious and wanted to solve the mystery of where the flea had come from. +Sarah was so brave that she decided to pick up the flea and put it in her pocket. + +After school Sarah went home and showed her mum the flea in her pocket. +Mum said, "Sarah, that's very brave of you, but why did you pick it up?" +Sarah said, "I wanted to solve the mystery of where the flea came from!" +Mum smiled and said, "Well done, Sarah! Let's take the flea to the park and see if we can find out where it lives." +So Sarah and her mum took the flea to the park and sure enough, the flea jumped off Sarah's hand and happily hopped away. +Sarah and her mum had solved the mystery of the flea's home! +Sarah was so proud of her bravery. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Johnny. He liked to wear a red belt. Every day, he wore it with a smile, hoping it would bring him luck. + +One day, Johnny asked his mom, "Mom, why do people wear belts?" His mom laughed and replied, “It helps keep our pants up!†+ +Johnny smiled and skipped off, wearing his red belt. He was so excited that it was helping hold up his pants! He wanted to show everyone how cool it was. + +Soon, Johnny came across a crazy old man. He was wearing the biggest belt Johnny had ever seen! The old man’s eyes sparkled as he said, “My belt is special. It’s magical! It brings me good luck.†+ +Johnny smiled and replied, “I hope my red belt can do the same!†The man nodded and said, “You just need to believe that it can. Then you’ll see how magical it is!†+ +Johnny thanked the man for his words and ran off, wearing his red belt and believing in the magic! +Once upon a time, there was a small family living on a farm. The mother and father loved animals, so they kept a lot of animals on their farm. There were cows and chickens, sheep and pigs. They all had their own cages. + +One day, a new man came to the farm. The family didn't know him, but he asked to buy one of the cages. The father told him that he could have one of the cages, but it wasn't very nice. + +The man looked into the filthy cage he had been offered and he frowned. He said, "I will give you a good price for this cage, but only if you give me a better cage from inside your house". + +The family agreed and went into the house to get a cage for the man. The man seemed very happy to receive the nicer, cleaner cage from the house. + +The family never knew who the man was or why he needed the cage. But when they heard later that he was a trader in exotic animals, they suddenly realized why the man had wanted the nicer cage: he had been planning all along to sell the exotic animal he was going to buy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Bob and Jill. They loved to race each other. Every day, they met in the park and had a great race. + +Today was different though. Bob was super excited because it was a special race. He said, "Let's have a clapping race!" + +Jill was so excited about the idea. She couldn't wait to start. They lined up and on the count of three, they started clapping. Whoever clapped the fastest would win the race. + +They clapped as fast as they could. Jill was ahead but Bob tried very hard and eventually he won the race. He was so happy. They clapped and cheered for each other because they both won the race! +Once there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was very hungry, and he could not find any food. He went around his house looking for something he could eat. + +Suddenly, he spotted something on the ground. It was a bar of soap! Tom was excited and picked it up. He then took it to the kitchen and tried to eat it. + +Tom's mum saw what he was doing, and said "Tom, you can't eat that soap! It's for cleaning." + +Tom wanted to find something to eat, so he decided to throw the soap out of the window. When it flew through the air, it turned into a piece of delicious cake. + +Tom was so happy! He ate the cake and felt better because he wasn't so hungry anymore. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She had a toy box filled with many toys. One day when Sarah's mommy left to do some errands, Sarah decided to add one more toy to her toy box. + +Sarah hopped into the toy store and found a smooth toy which she liked very much. she asked the shopkeeper, "How much?" + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, "It's free if you agree to give me a big hug!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "Okay!" She squeezed the shopkeeper tight. With her toy in her arm, she ran home and placed the toy inside the toy box. + +When Sarah close the lid, she felt very happy. Now, her toy box was more complete than ever! +Once upon a time, there were two frogs, Frank and Franny. They liked to race each other. One day, Frank and Franny decided to race across a small branch. + +Frank hopped on one end and Franny hopped on the other. + +"Ready, set, go!" cried Franny. + +The two frogs raced as fast as they could across the branch. Suddenly they heard a crunching sound. + +Frank stopped. "What was that?" he asked. + +Franny stopped and looked down. A small twig had snapped when Frank raced over it. + +"Oh no," said Franny. "We're not supposed to break things." + +Frank sighed. "Well, now we can't race anymore." + +The two frogs were sad. Then Frank had an idea. + +"Let's race back again, nice and slow," he said. "That way, no more twigs will break." + +Franny smiled. So the two of them raced back, taking care to land gently on the branch. + +The next day, Frank and Franny raced again. And this time, nothing got broken. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Rosie who loved to explore the outdoors. She was always very curious about what she could find in the woods. One day, she stumbled upon a giant tree. Rosie was amazed; the tree was so tall and strong! + +When she looked at the tree, Rosie noticed a small hole near the trunk. She stuck her finger in the hole and felt something soft. Out of the hole poked a little squirrel. The squirrel looked at Rosie curiously. + +Rosie was so excited that she jumped up and down and said: "What's your name?" + +The squirrel looked at Rosie and nodded his little head. Rosie asked again: "Can you tell me your name?" + +The squirrel then pointed to its chest with one of its tiny fingers and said: "My name is Tom." + +Rosie smiled and said: "That's an incredible name. Do you want to be my friend?" Tom nodded again and Rosie happily said: "Friends forever!" + +The moral of the story is that although we are different, we can still become great friends. We can learn a lot from others and our relationships can be incredibly strong. To make that happen, we just have to be open-minded and kind. +Once upon a time there was a kangaroo who lived in the forest. One day he was walking through the forest when he came across a very special tree. On it hung a sign that said 'complete this task and you will be rewarded.' The kangaroo was excited and determined to complete the task. + +The kangaroo hopped around the tree excitedly looking for clues. After a while he saw a little box near the bottom of the tree and inside was a puzzle. The kangaroo was very glad and jumped up and down in joy. + +He quickly got to work and soon enough the puzzle was complete. Suddenly, the tree started to shake and a bubbly voice called out, "Well done!" From out of the top of the tree a beautiful green parrot flew out. + +"I am so glad you completed the task", said the parrot. "Now, I can give you your reward. Take this bag of colourful stones, they will bring you luck in everything you do." + +The kangaroo was so glad, he thanked the parrot and held the bag of colourful stones close to his chest. He skipped home, happy knowing that he had completed such an important task. The end. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She liked to bake, so one day she decided to bake some cakes. She put on her apron and got out her bowl and spoon. She was so excited. + +Meanwhile, her little brother Pip was playing in the garden. He found a needle and thread and started to stitch some cloth together. + +After a while, Daisy got to work in the kitchen. The cakes were looking yummy, but as Daisy stirred, the spoon got stuck! She pulled harder and harder, but it wouldn't come out. + +Pip saw what happened and rushed inside to help. He took the needle and started to stitch around the spoon. An hour later, he had managed to get the spoon out but now it was very dull. Daisy was so sad; all her hard work had been for nothing. + +The moral of this story is, be careful what you bake! +Once upon a time there was a clever pink rabbit. Everywhere it went, it played clever games with its friends. One day, the pink rabbit invited his friends to a special game. + +They all gathered around and the clever rabbit hopped away and disappeared. The friends were worried and started searching the area. + +Suddenly, the pink rabbit reappeared with a big surprise! But then, it suddenly disappeared again. + +The friends panicked and searched everywhere they could, but they couldn’t find the rabbit. It had completely disappeared. + +The clever pink rabbit was never seen again. His friends sadly returned to their homes, not knowing what had happened to the pink rabbit. +Once upon a time there was a kitten called Misty. She was very curious and liked exploring. One day she walked through the garden and saw an interesting shape. It looked kind of scary, but she wanted to investigate. + +So, Misty approached it and began to sniff and paw. Suddenly, something popped up out of the shape. "Who are you?" asked Misty. + +The shape answered, "I am Shapey! I was here all alone and was feeling really scared. I'm glad you came. Do you care about me?" + +Misty nodded and said, "Of course I care about you!" She cuddled up to Shapey and soon they were the best of friends. Misty took Shapey everywhere she went and took very good care of her. + +They were always together and Misty was never scared anymore. +George was in the kitchen playing with his cup. He loved the cup because it was red and sparkly. He decided to show it to his mum who was busy making dinner. She was chopping some carrots and George yelled, "Mum, look at my cup!" His mum smiled and said, "It is a very pretty cup, isn't it?" George proudly nodded yes. + +Suddenly, George got an idea. He ran to the pantry and grabbed some sugar, a spoon and some milk. He yelled, "Mum, I'm making you a tasty drink!" His mum laughed and grabbed a big bowl and showed George how to mix them all together. When the drink was ready, his mum gave it a try. She smiled and said, "Mmmm, this is very tasty!" George was so proud. + +He was happy he had made something tasty that his mum enjoyed. He hugged his cup and shouted, "Yay!" as he happily ran back to the living room. +It was a hot day and Jane was in a hurry to get to the playground. She wanted to play there before it got too dark. While Jane was rushing, she saw something shining in the sky. + +She looked up and saw a beautiful moon. She wanted to touch it so she started running even faster. + +"Mommy, look! The moon is so pretty," said Jane with a lot of excitement. + +"That's nice," her mother replied, "but we need to hurry, Jane. It's getting late." + +When Jane and her mother got to the playground, something amazing happened. The moon was so close that Jane could touch it! + +"Wow, what a nice surprise!" Jane said happily. "Thanks mommy!" + +Jane and her mother enjoyed the rest of the evening playing under the hot summer moon. +Once upon a time there was a lazy dog named Bobby. He lived in a house with his family, but Bobby liked to spend most of his time snoozing in the sun. + +One day, Bobby’s mom said “It’s time to load the dishes, Bobby!†Bobby was feeling extra lazy that day and he groaned. But he knew he had to help. + +He picked up a spoon and started to load the dishes. His mom smiled, “Thank you Bobby, your help is much appreciated!" + +When they were finished, Bobby and his mom went outside and started playing fetch. He was still a bit lazy, but helping out his mom made him feel better. +Once upon a time there was a mommy, a daddy and a baby. They all lived happily in a big house. One day the baby wanted to go for a walk outside. Daddy said it was ok, but Mommy said it was too scary. + +The baby felt sad. "Please, Mommy? Please?" the baby begged. + +Mommy smiled and said, "I tell you what, let's play a game. I will try to 'tease' you and you have to avoid my 'touches'. If you do, then it's ok for you to go for a walk outside." + +The baby was so excited and said, "Ok!" + +Daddy stood outside to watch the game. It was very funny to see the baby jumping around and Mommy trying to 'tease' him. + +In the end the baby was so happy that he won the game. Daddy let him go for a walk outside and everyone was happy. Mommy and Daddy both knew that the 'scary' things aren't so bad when you have family around you. +There once was a shelf in the kitchen. It was tall and held many things. One day, a mother and her daughter walked in. The daughter was excited to see the shelf. She ran over to explore it. + +The mother started to cook dinner. She took some things off the shelf to use. The daughter couldn't help but watch. She was jealous. + +The mother finished making dinner. It smelled very yummy. She put it on a big plate and placed it on the shelf. It was ready to serve. + +Suddenly, the daughter was no longer jealous. She was excited. She knew that it was time to eat. They all sat down to enjoy the dinner. Yum! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Becky. Every day Becky would go for a walk in the park. She saw lots of trees and flowers. One day she saw a plant. It was very special because it had lots of colors and shapes. Becky wondered what it was. She asked her dad and he told her it was called art. + +Becky looked closer at the art. She liked the colors and shapes. It was very creative. She decided to make her own art. She took some flowers from the park and arranged them in a special pattern. She thought it looked wonderful. + +Becky was so proud of her art. Her daddy was very surprised and said, "You are so creative!" From that day on, Becky always made art with the plants in the park. She kept wondering how she could make it even better. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was three years old. One day, he went to the hospital. He was a little scared, so he held his mum's hand. The doctor said it was time for an x-ray. Tom felt a little better and smiled. The doctor asked Tom to show how fast he could run. So Tom ran faster than the wind! He was so happy. + +The doctor took an x-ray of Tom's arm and then examined it. The doctor said Tom had a small tear in his arm. He said it was nothing to worry about. The doctor said everything would be okay with some medicine. + +Tom was so glad that he no longer had to worry about the tear. He hugged the doctor and ran out of the hospital, faster than ever before. Tom was happy, and all thanks to the x-ray! +Once upon a time there was a princess. She wanted to play, so she asked her mum to suggest something. Her mum suggested a game of hide and seek, but the princess wanted something more serious. She asked her mum to think of a game that was serious but also fun. + +Mum thought and thought but was stumped. She raised her eyebrows, thinking that maybe the princess was just too serious for a game. + +Just then the princess had an idea. She suggested to her mum that they could pretend to be knights, fighting dragons and saving people from danger. Her mum was surprised and smiled, excited to get started. + +The princess and her mum each pretended to be a knight, running around the garden and battle the dragons. They had so much fun, and when they were done, the princess and her mum hugged each other and laughed! +Once upon a time there were two little animals, a duck and a frog. The duck and the frog were best friends. + +One day, the duck and the frog were at a pond. "Let's dive in!" said the duck. + +So the duck and the frog both dove into the pond together. They swam around and had lots of fun. + +But then the frog heard a message: it was coming from the bottom of the pond. The frog went to investigate. + +"What is it?" asked the duck. + +The frog listened carefully. He was feeling miserable. + +"Someone's in trouble," said the frog. "We better help them". + +So the duck and the frog dove to the bottom of the pond. They saw a fish in trouble. The fish was stuck in some fishing net. + +The duck used his beak to bite the net. The frog used his hands to help untangle it. In no time the fish was free! + +The fish was so happy and thanked them. The duck and the frog were proud of themselves for helping the fish. They dove back to the surface and went home, happy and content. +Once upon a time, there was a bald boy named Fred. He had a hook which he loved to play with. One day he asked his mother if he could go outside and play. + +"No," said his mother, "I do not permit it, not today." + +Fred was so sad, he wanted to go outside so bad! But he knew his mother wouldn't let him. Then an idea came to Fred. + +"Mommy, can I please go outside and play with my hook?" + +His mother paused and said, "Yes, Fred, you may go outside and play with your hook. But do not stay out too late!" + +Fred was so excited he rushed out the door and ran outside with his hook! He had a wonderful time playing with his hook outside and eventually came back home before it got too late. From then on Fred asked his mom before he went out and always waited for her permission. +The sun was bright and warm in the sky as Billy set off for a walk. He looked around and saw a big, black bird. Billy blinked as the bird flew gracefully past him and settled on a nearby tree. + +Billy excitedly ran towards the bird, wanting a closer look. Suddenly, the bird began to flutter and fall. It swooped down into some tall grass nearby and lay motionless. + +Billy ran to the bird's side and noticed some bright red liquid coming from its wing. He quickly ran to his dad for help. + +"Dad! Dad! Look at the bird!" he shouted. + +Dad called an animal doctor right away. The doctor examined the bird and told Billy it would need an operation. Billy blinked and asked, "What will happen to the bird?" + +The doctor smiled and said, "Don't worry. I'm sure the bird will fly again soon." + +Billy smiled and thanked the doctor. He knew the bird would be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a race. Everyone was getting ready to run. Some of the runners were skeletons, but they weren't scared. They were ready to join the race. + +The day of the race had finally arrived. Excitement filled the air. The runners lined up at the starting line. They were so full of energy! + +"On your marks, get set, GO!" shouted the race director. The runners raced forward as fast as they could. + +The skeletons ran too, but something was wrong. One of the skeleton's bones was hurt! He cried out in pain with every step. But still he kept running, determined to cross that finish line. + +When the skeletons reached the end of the race, they won first place! Even though they had started off hurt, the skeletons had raced with all their might. + +The crowd cheered for their efforts. It was an amazing race, and the skeletons had proved their strength and courage. +Once upon a time, there was a huge gun in the forest. A brave little girl named Sarah found it and decided to take it. She dug it up and held it in her hands. It felt heavy and powerful. All of a sudden, a loud voice came from behind her. + +"What is that you've got there?!" + +Startled, Sarah turned around and saw a giant. He was huge and very scary-looking. + +"This is my gun!" she shouted back bravely. "I dug it up from the forest!" + +The giant started to stir and then asked in a loud voice: + +"Can I try to fire it?" + +Sarah was scared, but she said: + +"Go ahead!" + +The giant grabbed the gun and fired it up in the air. Sarah jumped for joy and clapped her hands. They spent the whole day playing with the gun, until it was time for Sarah to go home. +Mia was walking in the park. Suddenly, she saw something that she hadn't seen before. It was a tunnel - it seemed like a secret place. She wanted to touch it. + +Mia asked her mum, "Can I please touch the tunnel?" + +Mummy smiled and said, "Yes, you can touch the tunnel, but be careful!" + +Mia stepped up to the tunnel, and she gently touched it with her hand. She felt how the tunnel was very smooth, and it was a calming feeling. + +Mia looked inside the tunnel - it was so dark and mysterious that Mia wanted to explore it. But she was afraid, so she asked her mum if she could go inside. + +Mummy smiled, and said, "I'm coming with you! Let's explore the tunnel together." + +Mia and her mum stepped cautiously into the tunnel. Mia felt so brave and peaceful. They walked into the tunnel until they found a small door at the end. They opened the door, and stepped out into a beautiful meadow. + +Mia was filled with happiness! She felt that she had discovered a special place where she could feel calm. +Once upon a time there was a strong bear. He was always eager to take a jog around the forest every day. Every morning, he would sit down on his seat and begin to run. + +As time went by, the bear began to tire himself out. He looked for a place to rest and soon found an old tree trunk. He decided he would take a seat so he could catch his breath. + +The bear soon realised that whilst it was important to stay strong and healthy, it was also just as important to take a break. Too much jogging without a break could be damaging. + +So the bear promised himself that he would only take a jog when necessary and take time to seat for a rest when he felt that he needed it. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to be strong and active, but it is also important to take time to relax and not overdo it. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Tessa and Lola. They loved playing together and having fun. + +One day, Tessa asked Lola to come over to her house for a special surprise. While Lola waited patiently, Tessa went and found a bright yellow scooter. "This is for you, Lola," said Tessa happily. + +Lola was so excited but she wanted to know how to ride it. "No worries," said Tessa. "I will provide help and we can start right away." + +They went outside and Tessa gave Lola some important tips. "Always be careful," she said. "Hold on tight and you can have lots of fun!" + +Lola remembered to be careful and soon she was riding the scooter all around the neighbourhood. The girls laughed and used the scooter every day. + +"Thank you for providing help," said Lola, as she hugged her friend. + +"You're welcome," replied Tessa, smiling. +One day, a little boy called Jack decided he wanted to do something fun. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, can I do something exciting?" His mom replied, "Of course, Jack! What would you like to do?" + +Jack thought for a moment before saying, "I would like to paint!" His mom was surprised. She asked, "Where do you want to go to paint?" + +Jack looked around and pointed to an unknown door in the corner of the room. He smiled and said, "Let's go in there!" His mom was puzzled but excited at the same time. She said, "Okay, let's go explore together!" + +So the two of them opened the door and stepped inside. There was a huge room filled with colorful paints and brushes. Jack was so excited he couldn't contain it! He started running around, picking up different colors and splashing them on the walls. + +He and his mom spent a whole day painting and having fun. When they were done, the walls looked amazing! They both stepped back and admired their work. + +Jack made sure to close the unknown door before they left. He wanted to come back there one day soon and do some more painting. +Once upon a time there was a sunflower. This sunflower was very normal. It grew in a sunny spot in the garden and happily felt the warmth of the sun every day. + +One day, the sunflower saw a number in the distance. "What is that number?" it asked. + +The wind blew by and replied, "That's a number. It tells us how many things there are." + +The sunflower said, "Oh! Can I count things like that number does?". + +The wind said, "Yes! You can count things just like the number does. All you have to do is start with one and add one more each time until you get to the number you need!" + +The sunflower was so excited. Every day it counted the petals on its petals, the leaves on its stem and the bees in its garden. Counting made it feel very happy, just like the warm sun shining on its leaves. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Toby. Toby was a very brave boy and he liked to explore. One day, Toby decided to go on an adventure. He packed his backpack with some snacks and he was ready to go. + +Toby was walking in the forest when he suddenly saw a star. The star was so shiny and beautiful that Toby wanted to take it home with him. He ran over to the star, but right when he was about to pick it up, a big, mean creature jumped out of the bushes and said that the star belonged to it. Toby was scared but he bravely tried to get past the creature so he could sack the star. + +The creature yelled at Toby and said he was not allowed to sack the star. Toby was very sad but he was also determined. He knew that he could not let the creature stop him from taking the star. Toby took a deep breath and got ready to fight for the star. He charged at the creature and managed to sack the star! Toby couldn’t believe it. He was so happy and he ran home with the star in his backpack. + +The star has been a part of Toby's everyday life ever since. Toby is glad that he was brave and ready to fight for the star so he can keep it with him forever. +Jenny was out playing in the garden. She saw a big empty house. She wanted to explore it. She asked her dad if they could go in. + +"No," said Dad. "It's dark and quiet in there. We mustn't go in." + +But Jenny was curious. She opened the door of the empty house. Inside was dark and quiet. All of a sudden, a noise startled her. She was scared. + +"What was that?" she asked Dad. + +"It was only a mouse," he said. "Don't worry, it won't hurt you." + +Jenny felt better and took a few steps into the house. She saw lots of different things. She had a fun time exploring the empty house. + +At the end of the day, Dad said it was time to go home. Jenny didn't want to leave. She wanted to stay and keep exploring the empty house. + +Suddenly, she heard another noise. She was scared to start with but then she remembered that it was only a mouse. She waved goodbye to the empty house and ran back to Dad. +Once upon a time, there was a huge crystal in a magical forest. Every day, animals came to admire its beauty. + +One day, a little rabbit came to the huge crystal. He touched it carefully with his paw and asked: "What are you, crystal?". + +The huge crystal replied: "I am a powerful crystal. I can make your wishes come true". + +The little rabbit was so excited that he jumped up and down and said: "Where should I put it?". + +The crystal then said: "Put me on top of that hill and I will fall over the magical trees". + +The little rabbit followed the instructions and soon the crystal started to fall. As it fell, it sparkled and made beautiful music. When it reached the bottom of the hill, the little rabbit started to cry. + +The crystal then said: "Don't worry, little rabbit. I will still make your wishes come true." With that, the rabbit's tears dried and he smiled. He thanked the crystal and went back home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a mighty tree. The tree was so strong it touched the clouds. + +One day, a man came and he had a spark. He lit up the spark, and it made smoke. + +The mighty tree saw the smoke, and it said, "What do you know?" + +The man was surprised, and he said, "I know how to make fire." + +The mighty tree said, "That is very clever. With fire, you can cook food and stay warm." + +The man smiled, "Yes, I do know that." + +The mighty tree nodded its head. "Well, I think we both know something now." + +The man thanked the mighty tree for teaching him. From then on, the man felt comfy and warm when the cold nights came. +Jill and her dad were playing in the park. Jill found a stick and told her dad, “Look, I can design something.†He watched as she carefully put the stick together. When she was finished, she proudly presented him with a gun. + +“This is amazing!†he said. But when he looked closer, he saw that it was just a stick. “It’s not a real gun, honey.†+ +Jill was disappointed. “I thought I designed something great.†+ +Her dad laughed. “You did make something great, but it was a foolish idea to think it was a gun. What would you like to design next?†+ +“A space ship†said Jill, her eyes twinkling with excitement. + +“Let’s get to work then!†her dad said, pulling out some more sticks. + +Jill smiled, and together she and her dad designed a spaceship. +Once there was a little puppy called Spot. Spot was very lonely and his owner had gone away. Spot went to look for his owner, he searched the whole house but he couldn't find him. Then he found a room he had never seen before. + +Spot stepped inside the room, it felt strange and he felt a little worried. The room was dark and miserable, no one had been living in there for a long time. Spot kept looking around but he couldn't find anything, just a pile of old books and a dusty old lamp. + +Then he heard a voice from behind him. He spun around and he saw a small mouse. The mouse asked Spot what he was doing in the room. Spot told the mouse about his owner and the mouse said he might know where he is. + +Spot asked him what he should do and the mouse said, "Just keep going and you'll find him". So Spot thanked the mouse and started walking again, hope welling up in his heart. He kept on walking, searching through the dark hallway, until he finally found his owner. + +Spot was so excited to see his owner and his owner was equally happy to see Spot. From that day on, Spot never felt lonely again and he kept exploring the room, finding more and more things in the dark and miserable corners of the room. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was looking for something to do. He decided to visit the farm! + +At the farm, Tom saw a little goat. It was white and fuzzy. The goat stared at Tom with its big, brown eyes. + +Tom was scared. He asked the goat, "Why are you staring at me?". + +The goat smiled and said, "I'm just curious. I've never seen a little boy like you before!". + +Tom laughed. Soon, he and the goat were playing games and having a great time. Tom knew he would remember this special day forever. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bear. He was very clumsy and always tripped over his own big feet. One day he was walking past a toilet and he saw something shiny inside it. He was very curious, so he decided to touch it. As soon as he touched it, his paw got stuck to the toilet. + +The clumsy bear was very scared. He shouted, "Help! Help me, please!" + +Just then a friendly bee flew by. She said, "Don't worry, clumsy bear. I will help you." She flew back to her hive and got all her friends to help. Together they tugged and pulled and, eventually, managed to free the bear's paw from the toilet. + +The clumsy bear said, "Thank you so much, friends. I am very grateful. I will never touch anything shiny inside a toilet again!" +Mommy and Jack were in the park. Mommy said, "Let's build something, Jack!" Jack was very excited and started picking up sticks. He said, "Let's build a house!" They started to build the house and Jack was doing a wonderful job. + +When the house was nearly finished, Mommy said, "It's time for lunch!" Jack was sad because he wasn't ready to stop building. He said, "But I want to finish my house!" Mommy said, "It's almost done. We'll come back every day and work on it." + +Jack and Mommy returned to the park every day for lunch. Jack's house was quickly becoming bigger and bigger. Finally, the house was finished. Jack was so excited and said, "I did it!" + +Mommy said, "You did a great job! We can come here again and build something else." From then on, Jack and Mommy had a regular lunch and they would always build something new before they left. +John was very excited today. He was getting ready to meet his best friend at the park with his mom. He was already wearing his favourite shirt and sneakers. + +John's mom said, "Come on, John, hurry up! We don't want to keep your friend waiting." + +John was anxious to go to the park so he ran to the front door. He was really happy but Mom told him to slow down so he walked to the car. + +Once they were in the car, he asked his mom, "When will we get to the park?" + +Mom said, "We will get there soon, be patient". + +John was really excited now, he couldn't wait to see his friend. Soon they arrived at the park and he said, "Hurry mom! I don't want to keep my friend waiting." + +Mom just smiled and said, "You go, I'll be here when you finish. Have fun! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who could sing. From morning to night she sang songs that made the world happy. The sun shone brighter when she sang and the birds joined in too. + +One day the girl heard a song that she had never heard before. This song was coming from far away, in the depths of the universe. The girl went on a voyage to follow the song and see where it was coming from. + +When she arrived, the girl saw a gloomy place. The stars were dark and the trees were bare. But the girl kept singing, and singing, and singing until finally, something amazing happened. + +The stars started to sparkle and the trees blossomed. The gloomy universe filled with light and joy and happiness. Everywhere the girl looked, she saw beauty and life. All because the girl kept singing. +Once upon a time, there was an amazing ashtray. Mrs. Bee was so proud of her ashtray, she decided to give it to her 3 year old grandchild, Mark. + +When Mark saw the ashtray, he marveled at its beauty. "Wow! It's so amazing, grandma!" Mark exclaimed. + +Mrs. Bee smiled. "Yes Mark, it is beautiful, isn't it? When you get older, you can put your snacks in it, or whatever you want." + +Later that day, Mark took a few of his toys and began to mark the inside of the ashtray with them. His grandma, upon seeing what he was doing, rushed to him and said, "Mark, don't mark the ashtray – no toys inside!" + +Mark was puzzled. "But grandma, I wanted to make it beautiful, just like you!" + +Mrs. Bee smiled at him. "Oh Mark, you don't need to mark it to make it beautiful. You already did, with your love and enthusiasm." +Once upon a time there was a pretty princess. She was dependable and always kept her promises. One day she was walking in the woods and she saw a loose animal. It was a cute bunny. The princess wanted to help the bunny so she decided to save him. She picked him up and hugged him. + +The princess was so proud of herself and wanted to show her parents that she saved the bunny. She went to the castle where her parents were. But when she showed them the bunny, her father said, "Oh no! We have to take him to the doctor for an x-ray. He might be sick or hurt." + +The princess was sad because she didn't want the bunny to get hurt, so the whole family went to the doctor. Unfortunately, the x-ray showed that the bunny was not okay. He was really sick. The doctor said he was very sorry but he couldn't save the bunny. + +The princess was very sad and disappointed. She cried and hugged her dad and said, "I promised I would save him." But, unfortunately, her promise could not be kept, and the bunny eventually died. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Melissa. She was tired and wanted to take a nap. She stumbled into the kitchen and saw a big potato on the table. + +Melissa said, “Wow! What’s this?†+ +Her mom came in and replied, “It’s a potato. We’re going to make French fries tonight.†+ +Melissa asked, “Who’s going to make them?†+ +“You can help me,†said her mom. Melissa was so excited. She helped her mom cut the potato and put them in the oven. + +After they were done, Melissa was so tired. She lay down on the kitchen floor and went to sleep. + +The end. +Once there was a little boy named Timmy who was three years old. He had a big box of candy in his room and loved to examine it. One day, he thought it would be silly to put all of his candy in the same pile. So, he opened the box and started to examine the candy. + +Timmy took out one piece and said, "What is this?" + +But there was no one else in the room to answer him. Suddenly, his older sister Sarah came into the room and said, "That's a gummy bear, silly!" + +Timmy was glad that Sarah was there to answer his question. He then examined the other pieces of candy with Sarah's help. They had a lot of fun looking at all of the sweet treats in the box. They even made silly noises while they examined the candy. + +By the end of it, Timmy was so excited! He was sure that examining his candy was the best thing ever. +Once, there lived five bunnies in a warm, cosy chamber. The bunnies were always looking for adventures and were very helpful. + +One day, two of the bunnies, Tom and Max, were playing in a garden. They brought a wooden stick, to tease a bird. + +Suddenly, a big black cat appeared, and Max was so scared that he ran away! + +Tom was brave and asked the cat politely, "Do you want to be our friend? We can be very helpful." + +The cat smiled and said, "Yes, why not?". + +From that day on, the black cat became part of the bunnies' adventures and they all lived happily in the chamber. +Sophie was a cheerful three-year-old girl. +One day, she decided to go on a search. She looked in her pocket and found some coins. She was so excited and happy that she started to jump around the room. + +On her search, she found a big box. She opened it and found some ribbons and some balls. She was so happy and wrapped the ribbons around her body. Then she started playing with the balls. + +After she was done playing, she searched for her pocket again but couldn't find it. She began to get sad, but she still kept looking. + +Finally, she found her pocket and was so cheerful again! She put the coins back in her pocket and ran off outside to play with the ribbons and balls. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was 3 years old and loved to spin around and around.One day her parents took her to the park for a picnic. + +At the park, Lucy saw a big pear tree! It was full of big, juicy pears. Lucy felt very fancy and wanted to pick one. But before she could get close enough, it started to spin around! + +Lucy was astonished. She said to her parents, "Look! The pear tree is spinning!" + +Her parents smiled and told her, "Yes that's right. The wind is blowing and it's making the tree spin." + +Lucy loved it! She watched as the tree spun round and round in the breeze. She wished it would never stop. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a family of bears who lived in a big orange house in the woods. One day they all woke up feeling a bit sick, so they decided to go to the doctor to get some medicine. + +The bear family hiked to the doctor's office. On the way, they got scared of a big noise coming from behind a bush. The oldest bear said bravely, "Don't worry. I'll go take a look." The family nodded and waited for the oldest bear to come back. + +When the oldest bear came back, he was holding a small orange bottle of medicine. He said, "The doctor gave it to me. It will make us feel better." The family was so relieved they all hugged the oldest bear. + +The whole family took the medicine, and luckily they all felt better right away. They were so happy and thankful to the doctor, and they knew they could trust him. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big park. It was very peaceful. The sky was blue, the birds were singing and there were kids laughing. + +One little girl, Amy, went to the park with her family. She loved the park and was so happy to be there. + +Amy and her family saw some people playing hockey. They watched the hockey players running around and hitting the puck. It was so fun to watch! + +When the hockey game was over, Amy and her family felt so peaceful. They watched a couple of ducks swimming in the pond and then went home. + +It was a wonderful day at the park. Amy loves to go there and watch the hockey. It is always so peaceful and happy. +Once upon a time there was a little mouse who lived in a small village. He was very friendly and always greeted everyone he met with a warm welcome. One day he met an elephant who was carrying a missile. The mouse asked the elephant why he was carrying it. + +The elephant explained that the missile was his weapon, which he was going to use to fight the naughty creatures who came to the village and made a big mess. The mouse was curious and asked the elephant why the naughty creatures had to be fought. + +The elephant said, “They make the village filthy and our homes unsafe. It is important to fight them, otherwise the village will never be clean and safe again.†+ +The mouse thanked the elephant for teaching him an important lesson. He learned that it is important to welcome others but make sure to keep your home clean and safe. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lily. She was a brave and curious three-year-old. One day, Lily decided to go out and explore the world. She started walking through the forest, hoping to find something exciting. + +Suddenly, she saw a sparkling diamond on the ground. She ran over to pick it up. It was so pretty and shiny! She put it in her pocket and continued her journey. + +Then all of a sudden, she heard a loud scream. It was coming from a little bird. Lily quickly ran to see what was wrong. + +At the bird's nest she found a baby bird who was hurt and couldn't move. Lily knew she had to help. She picked up the hurt bird and cradled it in her arms. + +"Don't worry," she said to the frightened bird. "I will take care of you." Lily took out her diamond and rubbed it against the bird's feathers. Slowly, the hurt bird started to heal. + +The bird flew away, happy and healthy. Lily smiled and knew she had saved a life that day. She put the diamond back into her pocket and started on her way, ready for her next adventure. +Once there was a little girl called Lucy who really wanted a balloon. One day her mom promised to take her to the mall to find one. + +At the mall, Lucy saw lots of colourful balloons and she shouted, "I want this one, Mommy!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Which one, Lucy? You can pick one balloon. But be careful, because it's very fragile." + +Lucy was so excited and carefully chose a big, red balloon from the bunch. + +Mommy gave Lucy some money and told her to go and give it to the shopkeeper who would send the balloon over. + +Lucy excitedly ran over to the shopkeeper, gave him the money and said, "Please send the balloon to me!" + +The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Of course! Here you go, one balloon coming up!" He then carefully wrapped the balloon, so it was extra safe, and handed it over to Lucy. + +Lucy said thank you and ran off with her big, red, beautiful balloon, to show her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl called Ella. Ella loved playing in the park and whenever she went there, she would always bring her special toy fan with her. + +One day, when Ella was playing, she suddenly realised she had left her fan at home. Feeling very disappointed, Ella decided to go home and request her fan from her parents. + +When Ella arrived home, she knocked on the door, shouting "Mummy, Daddy, I request my fan!" Her parents opened the door and, understanding Ella's request, handed her the fan. + +Immediately, Ella's face lit up and she ran straight back to the park with the fan. From that day onwards, Ella would never forget to bring her fan with her! +Once upon a time, there was a curious boy, who liked to explore. He took off one day, into a beautiful forest, looking for interesting things to find. After a while, he stumbled upon a bright, colourful ornament, glistening in the sun. He was very curious, and he decided to take it with him. + +On his way home, the boy offered the ornament to everyone he met. Every time, they refused, and he grew more and more frustrated. Finally, a man took the ornament from him, saying he'd give him something special in return. + +The boy was happy, and eagerly waited to see the man's gift. But when the man had walked away, the boy realized he'd been tricked - the man had taken the ornament and never given anything back! + +The boy felt foolish, and learnt a valuable lesson: being too curious can sometimes lead to being taken advantage of. +Once there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very thoughtful and he wanted to make his mum happy. One day he asked her, "Mum, can I play in the garden?" She replied, "Yes, Tom, that would be nice - the sun is shining and you can have some fun outdoors." Tom was delighted and he quickly ran out to the garden. + +He saw the garden was filled with tall trees and lovely colours. He wanted to play a game, so he looked up to the sky. He spotted a pitch which he wanted to set up a game. So, he asked his mum if he could use the pitch. She said, "Of course, my love, but make sure you're careful and don't take too long - we need to go to the park later, remember?" With a smile, Tom ran to the pitch and started to play. + +He had lots of fun trying to kick the ball around. He was so thoughtful that he'd even brought a friend to join in together. He was so happy that his mum had given him the permit to play out there. He enjoyed the fun game with his friend until it was time to go. Tom thanked his mum for letting him have some fun and for being so thoughtful. +Little Molly looked at her daddy. He was feeling guilty for something. She asked him why. Daddy smiled and wiped away a tear from his eye. + +"I feel guilty," he replied. "I ate the last cookie you wanted and I shouldn't have done that." + +Molly started to giggle. She was not mad at Daddy, she thought it was funny. She gave him a big hug and wiped away his tears. + +"It's okay Daddy," she said. "We can make more cookies!" + +Daddy smiled and hugged her back. He was so relieved that Molly wasn't mad at him. From then on Daddy always asked Molly before eating the last cookie. +Maggie was having a picnic in the cabin. The sun was shining and she was feeling happy. Suddenly, an animal appeared in the cabin. It was pale, and it was very big. Maggie was scared. She quickly sat down in her seat. + +The animal began to move closer to Maggie. Then it spoke in a very deep voice. It said, "Give me your sandwich." Maggie was very scared and did not know what to do. She shook her head and said, "No." + +The animal came closer and said, "Give me your sandwich or I will take it away." Maggie was even more scared. She shouted at the animal and said, "No! This is my sandwich!" + +The animal backed away a bit. It seemed to be thinking. Then it said, "Okay. I will leave you alone if you give me some of the strawberries on your plate." Maggie thought about this for a few moments. Then she nodded. + +Maggie and the animal agreed to share the strawberries, and the animal left the cabin. Maggie was very relieved. She sat back down in her seat and finished her picnic without any more interruptions. +Nick and Kate were best friends. They shared all their toys and did all things together. One night, as they were lying in bed, Nick asked Kate “What would be a fun thing to do if we could do anything?†+ +Kate thought for a moment and replied “Let’s go get a new bathrobe!†+ +Nick said “That sounds great! Let’s go tomorrow.†+ +The next day, Nick and Kate went to the store to pick out a new bathrobe. Kate saw one that was very cute but Nick thought it was too pink. So, Kate agreed to pick out a different one. She chose a blue one with a cute flower pattern. + +Nick said “I think this one looks great.†+ +Kate smiled and replied “Me too!†+ +Nick and Kate went home with the new bathrobe. They had so much fun trying it on and looking at it together. They were very happy with their choice! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He wanted to go to the zoo with his family. He was so excited that he couldn't wait to go. + +When they finally arrived, Tim went off exploring, checking out the neat animals. As he was going around the zoo, he stumbled upon a polar bear. He thought it was so exciting! But all of a sudden, the bear started to shiver. + +Tim couldn't understand why the bear was shivering so much. He asked his dad why the bear was feeling so uncomfortable. + +His dad looked at Tim with a kind smile and said, "Tim, animals like this bear don't belong in places like the zoo. They don't feel comfortable here and it's not their natural habitat. We should take care of them, so they can live in a happy and healthy environment". + +Tim was surprised, but he understood the moral of the story and decided to always think of the poor animals at the zoo. Always remember to look after animals and think of their wellbeing, said Tim's dad before they left the zoo. +Once upon a time, there was a very fancy leaf. The leaf wanted to go for a nap, but something stopped it. It was a big gust of wind! The wind blew the leaf away. The leaf was so sad, but then it had an idea. It asked some other leaves to help it. Together, they used their strength to race against the wind. At first, it looked like they were going to lose, but eventually they were able to get ahead and the leaf was able to take its nap. The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Peter. Peter wanted to show off his special potato to his friends. He was very proud and excited to show everyone. + +Peter took his potato to school one day to show all his friends. When his friends saw it, they were so impressed. + +"Wow, that's a really big potato, Peter!" said one of his friends. + +"Yes," said Peter proudly, holding up his potato. "I grew it myself." + +But one of Peter's friends, Tim, was feeling jealous. He didn't think Peter should show off his potato like that and he wanted to show off his own special thing. + +"That's nothing special," said Tim, pouting. + +"Yes it is," said another friend, defensively. "It's an amazing potato, Peter should display it proudly." + +All the friends agreed. Peter smiled, feeling happy, and proudly displayed his potato to everyone. +Once there was a little boy who loved to run and play near the ocean. The sun shone brightly, making the ocean glitter beneath the sky. + +One day, the little boy decided to lean against the railing overlooking the ocean and close his eyes. He could feel the warm sunshine on his face and the gentle breeze blowing around him. As he leaned against the railing, he heard the steady sound of the waves lapping against the shore. + +"Oh, this is a brilliant view," he said to himself. + +Suddenly, a seagull flew by and landed on the railing in front of him. They looked at each other for a few seconds, and then the seagull spoke. + +"Can you see the ocean below our feet?" + +The little boy smiled and nodded. Then he pointed at the brilliant blue of the ocean and said, "Yes, I can see the ocean. It's so beautiful!" + +The seagull nodded and then swooped away. + +The little boy watched until the seagull was out of sight, feeling grateful for such a magnificent view of the ocean. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter. Peter was a happy person, always ready to play. One day he wanted to go for a walk but it was raining. He looked out of the window and saw that the roof was wet. + +Peter didn't want to get wet so he stayed inside. Suddenly he sneezed and then he thought. He decided to ask his Dad. + +Peter: "Dad, can I go out and play?" + +Dad: "No, Peter. It's too wet outside, we can't go out". + +Peter was a bit sad but he remembered that he had some toys inside that he could play with. So he happily played with them. + +Mom: "Peter, it's not nice to be so ignorant when I talk to you". + +Peter realised his mistake and apologised. Then, he went out to play like nothing happened. It was still raining, but he was wearing a cap and he was very happy! +Mummy was in the park with her little child. The sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees. Mummy pointed up to the bright blue sky full of white clouds. + +“Look at all the beautiful shapes the clouds make!†she said. + +But the little child just looked plain and dull. He didn't seem to see the pretty shapes like Mummy did. + +“What do you see?†asked Mummy. + +The little child pointed up to the sky and said “I can see a dog!†+ +Mummy smiled and hugged the child tightly. “You are so clever!†she said. “That cloud really does look like a dog!†+Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She was only three years old. One day, she went out to play in the park. + +As Jane was playing, she saw something strange. She saw a stranger. The stranger was very tall and had a funny hat. Jane was curious and she wanted to get closer. + +Suddenly, the stranger saw Jane and she smiled at her. Jane was scared and she ran away. + +When she got back home, she told her mommy all about the stranger. Her mommy said “It was just an ordinary person, Jane. You don’t need to be scared.†+ +Jane was relieved and she laughed. “Mommy, I’m glad the stranger was just an ordinary person!†+Once upon a time there was a gifted little girl named Mia. She was playing in the park with her best friends, Sally and Jack. As they were running around, Mia saw something shiny out of the corner of her eye. + +She ran over to it and found a beautiful necklace. She shouted with glee and put it around her neck. Suddenly, a big loud voice bellowed, "That's mine!" A grumpy old man had come over to them. + +Mia started to cry, wanting to keep the necklace. Jack then said, "Let's give it back and apologize. That's the right thing to do." + +Mia refused, so Sally said, "Don't be selfish. It's not your necklace, and the man must have a special message attached to it." + +Mia finally agreed, and the three friends gave the necklace back to the old man. He thanked them and asked them to come closer. When they did, the old man said, "The message of this necklace is that if you can't share, you can't keep things." + +Mia went home feeling disappointed, but knowing that she had done the right thing. +Once upon a time there was a young girl who liked to run. Every day she would run to school by running down the road. + +One day, the girl was running and she was very careless. She wasn't paying attention to where she was going. Suddenly, she tripped and fell to the ground! She was sad and started to cry. + +A kind woman saw the girl crying and walked over to her. The woman asked her why she was crying and the little girl told her she had hurt her knee when she slipped on the road. + +The woman felt sorry for the little girl and told her that rubbing her knee would help it feel better. She even said she would rub the girl's knee herself. So the kind woman gently rubbed the girl's knee. + +After the woman had finished rubbing the girl's knee, the girl's knee felt much better. The girl thanked the kind woman for her help and started running to school. From that day on, the girl made sure to pay closer attention when she was running down the road. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Susie. She loved to explore and was always looking for new places to play. + +One day, Susie spotted a wonderful spot in the forest. She had never seen it before and it was hidden from view. Susie was very excited. She wanted to explore more, so she ran to the spot. + +When Susie arrived, she discovered that it was a special mark on the tree trunk. She touched it and smiled with delight. "I will mark this spot so I can remember it," she said. + +Susie took out a piece of paper and wrote something on it. Later, she carefully placed it near the mark on the trunk. + +From then on, every time Susie wanted to visit this hidden spot she knew where to find it. She and her friends were forever playing at this spot, no matter the weather. Whenever she came across her mark, Susie smiled. +Once upon a time there was a brave knight. He had a white horse and shiny armour. He usually carried a strong spear in his hand. + +One day the knight heard about a dragon that was causing trouble for the people in the nearby town. He decided he must save them, so he marched off to defeat the dragon. + +As he traveled, he came upon a tall white castle. He knew it must be the home of the dragon and he could feel his courage growing. He set his jaw and placed his spear in the ground and declared, "I will defeat this dragon!" + +Suddenly the castle door opened and out came a giant, green dragon. He snorted smoke out of his nostrils and ordered the knight to go away. + +The knight did not back down. He bravely raised his spear and ran towards the dragon. He let out a loud yell before thrusting the spear right into the dragon's chest. + +After a few moments, the dragon was no more. The knight had done it - he had defeated the dragon. The townspeople were very thankful and gave him a reward of money and honour for his brave deeds. + +The knight smiled and climbed back onto his white horse, knowing he did something brave and special. Even the youngest children in town learnt the story of the brave knight with the white horse and the big spear, and it will be told for many more years to come. +Once upon a time, there was a white brush. The brush had been sitting all alone in the corner of the room. + +One day, a little girl named Jane walked into the room. She saw the white brush and smiled. She wanted to make the brush feel loved and so she said, "hello there brush! Do you want to play?". + +The brush was so happy that someone wanted to play with him. He said, "Yes! Let's play!". + +So they ran and played around the room until they were both exhausted. Jane said, "Let's rest and take a break". The brush said, "Yes, let's rest". So they both sat down and relaxed. + +When it was time to go, Jane said goodbye and thanked the brush for playing with her. The brush smiled and said, "Thank you for playing with me, Jane". Jane smiled, took the brush and went on her way. +Once upon a time, there was a tough hive with lots of honey. Inside the hive there were many bees working and buzzing around. One day a bee called Daisy wanted to find some honey for herself. She asked a bee called Dave, "Do you know where to find honey?" + +Dave answered, "Yes! We can find it at the top of the hive. But, it's very tough to get there." + +Daisy thought for a moment. "Let's separate into two teams," she suggested. + +So Daisy and Dave divided up into two small teams and set off for the top of the hive. It was a long journey, but Daisy and Dave finally made it to the top. When they reached the top of the hive, they found the honey! They both cheered and went back to share the honey with the other bees. + +They had worked together and now they all had some delicious honey to enjoy. All were happy that they had managed to separate into two teams and worked together to get the honey. +Once upon a time there was a little rabbit who was very shy. Whenever anyone talked to him he would hop away as fast as he could. + +One day, a nice man came and said to the little rabbit "I have something for you". The rabbit was very scared, and wanted to hide. But the nice man said again, “It’s all right, I'm here to deliver something for youâ€. + +“What is it?†asked the little rabbit, still standing very still and very shy. + +The nice man smiled and said “It’s a surprise. Come with me, and you’ll find out.†+ +So the little rabbit followed the nice man and soon he saw what the nice man had come to deliver – a big, beautiful carrot! + +He was so excited, he forgot all about being shy and he hopped around with joy, munching on his delicious carrot. +"Look, James! A car!" Jack yelled. He pointed to a shiny blue car in the street. The car looked fast and loud. + +James was excited. He wanted to get up close to the car. So he started to run towards the car, but Jack called him back. + +"No, James. Don't go too close. You don't want to get hurt," warned Jack. +James was disappointed so he just stood and watched the car. + +Suddenly, the car revved its engine and drove away, making a loud noise. "Can I go and throw rocks at the car?" James asked. + +Jack smiled. "Okay, but not too hard. We don't want anyone to get hurt," Jack said. James happily picked up a couple of rocks and threw them at the car. They watched until the car disappeared into the distance. "That was loud!" James said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Zoe. Zoe was very hungry but she had no food. She looked around and saw a road. Suddenly she had an idea. She decided to put her hand out to ask people for food. + +She went to the road and put her hand out. She saw a car go by but no one gave her food. After a while, she saw a man. He looked right at her. + +"Child, why are you so hungry?" the man asked. + +"I have no food," Zoe said, "so I put my hand out to ask for something to eat." + +The man was very kind. He opened his bag and put some food in Zoe's hands. Zoe was so relieved. She thanked him and ran away, her hunger satisfied. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a toy car. She liked to drive it around the garden, but one day it stopped working. + +The little girl asked her dad what was wrong. He took a look and said that the car's battery needed to be tested. + +The little girl was frustrated because she didn't know what a battery was. + +Her dad explained that the battery is like a tiny car engine, so the car can run. He showed the little girl a battery and showed her how to test it. She was so excited that she could help her dad fix her car. + +They tested the battery, and it was good! So they put it back in the car and started it up. The car ran just like new, and the little girl was very happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Jane. Tom and Jane were always together and they both loved exploring. + +One day they decided to explore a cave they had found by the river. They were both so excited. But when they got inside, Tom discovered that he really hated being in the cave. He said to Jane "I don't like this cave! It's too dark and I don't like the feel of it." + +Jane was very generous. She felt bad that Tom was scared, so she stayed by his side and said "Let's explore the cave together. I'll stay with you and make sure you're ok." + +Tom thought about it, and even though he was still scared, he took a deep breath and said "Ok, lets keep going." + +Together they explored the cave, and found all kinds of amazing treasures. They had a wonderful time, and Tom was really glad he went even though he had been scared at first. They left with lots of fun memories and happy hearts. +Once upon a time there was a silly dancer. Every day, she danced and twirled around. Her friends always laughed and clapped for her. + +One day, the silly dancer was about to finish her dance. She was twirling and moving so quickly that she didn't see the puddle in front of her. With a splash, she fell in! + +Some of her friends came to help. They asked her, "Are you okay, silly dancer?" + +The silly dancer laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine!" + +Finally, she finished her dance, and everyone clapped loudly. She had sprinted and twirled around the puddle so it was all part of the show! +Once upon a time there was a famous patch. This patch was very special, because every day it had a new surprise. + +One day, a small bird called John was flying in search of some food when he saw the patch. He immediately flew down to take a closer look. + +John stopped in front of the patch and shouted, ‘Hi patch! What have you got for me today?’ + +The patch replied, ‘I have a very special surprise! Just repeat after me and you’ll find out!’ + +John was excited, so he repeated what the patch said. Suddenly, a delicious meal of seeds, worms, and berries appeared! + +John was so happy that he repeated his thanks over and over again. From that day onwards, he would come back to the famous patch every day for his meals. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a special velvet dress that she wanted to show everyone. So she went on a walk with her mom, so she could show everyone the dress. + +As the little girl walked around, everyone smiled at her and applauded her cute dress. She felt so proud and happy when everyone applauded for her. + +Soon, the little girl saw something funny: a clown riding his bike! The clown was doing tricks on his bike and everyone started to laugh and applaud. The little girl giggled and clapped her hands, loving the funny show. + +The clown noticed the little girl in her velvet dress, and he invited her to give him a hug. She was so excited and she ran to the clown, giving him a big hug. Everyone applauded and laughed. + +The little girl felt so proud and happy that night. She was glad that everyone liked her velvet dress and especially the funny clown show. She went to bed with a big smile on her face. +Once there was a little girl named Sasha. She was three years old. One day, Sasha noticed a spider sitting on the wall. It looked so funny! She wanted to play with it, so she tried to catch it. But it was too fast. + +"How can I catch it?" she said. Then Sasha had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and grabbed some honey. She took it back to the spider and put a little bit on the wall. The spider was so happy! It quickly came to eat the honey. + +"My plan worked!" Sasha said. + +The spider showed Sasha more things that it liked. Sasha found it fun to watch the spider eat and play. She soon started to think of more ways to play with the spider. Eventually she just fixed a little net over the wall so that the spider could crawl around without her worrying about it escaping. + +Sasha found out that by using her brain, she could fix problems. She felt proud of herself for finding a clever solution. From then on, she liked to think about how she could make things better for her and the people around her. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old, and he loved animals. His parents always said he was a fine little boy. + +One day, Jack was playing in the park when a strange thing happened - a magical horn appeared out of nowhere! + +Jack picked up the horn, and he blew into it. Suddenly all the animals in the park began to appear, and Jack started to laugh and have fun. + +But after a few minutes, Jack noticed that the animals started to slowly disappear. He blew on the horn again and they reappeared. Jack was so excited, he kept playing and making the animals disappear and reappear with the horn! + +Jack's parents saw what he was doing, and they laughed. They said to Jack, "You are such a fine little boy!" + +And with that, the magical adventures of Jack and the horn continued in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a generous man named Peter. Peter had a lab, a big building filled with lots of exciting things. The lab was full of all kinds of new machines and technologies. + +One day, Peter needed some help in the lab, so he put up a sign outside asking for volunteers. Two children, Jane and Steve, saw the sign. They were curious so they went inside. Once inside, Peter explained his experiment and showed them some impressive gadgets. + +Both Jane and Steve were excited, and they signed up to help Peter. Their job was to test the new machines. They had a lot of fun doing their work, and Peter was so impressed by their hard work that he rewarded them with a generous treat! + +Jane and Steve had no idea what they were working towards, but when they returned to the lab a few days later they discovered that Peter had finished building a giant robot! Jane and Steve were amazed. They had helped set up a grand surprise! +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tom and Sally who were very close. On a sunny day, they decided to go on an adventure. + +"Let's hurry!" said Sally. + +"Yes! We can go far and explore," said Tom. + +The two friends ran and ran until they got to a big garden. It was full of delicious fruits and vegetables. They both clapped their hands in excitement. + +Suddenly, they heard loud noise coming from one of the trees. They peered closer and saw a little squirrel. + +"Oh no! The squirrel is in trouble," said Sally. + +Tom and Sally decide to help the squirrel. "We must hurry and help him," said Tom. + +The friends climbed up the tree and carefully helped the squirrel get out of trouble. The squirrel thanked them with a tasty nut and then ran off. + +Sally and Tom waved goodbye to the squirrel and quickly ran home. When they arrived, they found a delicious bowl filled with fruits and nuts. + +"Look! It must be from the little squirrel. He was thankful that we helped him in trouble," said Sally, smiling. + +The two friends enjoyed the delicious snacks and thanked their lucky stars for sending them on their adventures. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lilly who was very careful. One day Lilly decided to go the park to have some fun. At the park, she spotted a big tree, with lots of leaves shaking in the wind. Lilly thought to herself, "This looks like fun". Lilly reached out and started to shake the leaves with her hands, feeling the wind on her face. + +Suddenly a voice said, "Careful Lilly, don't shake too hard." Lilly looked around and saw her dad. He looked at Lilly with a smile and said, "It's fun to shake the leaves, but be careful so you don't fall." Lilly nodded and shook the leaves more gently. + +She waved goodbye to her dad and laughed with glee as the leaves kept shaking them around. Lilly had lots of fun and was very careful, just like her Dad said. She knew she'd be back to shake the leaves again soon! +Once upon a time there was a clumsy cat named Jessie. One day Jessie was running around in the garden and caught sight of a beautiful butterfly. She chased it around the garden and the butterfly simply flew away. + +Jessie was very sad, so she decided to take a walk in the park. As she was walking, she felt something amazing! She felt a power rising inside her and suddenly she sprang up into the sky. Jessie was flying above the park, higher and higher. She felt so free! + +But then something even more amazing happened! Jessie started to travel through the universe! She was flying above the stars and planets. She was so excited to see all the stars in the night sky! She flew and flew until she was back to the park, just on time for the sunset. + +Jessie was so happy with her magical day. She had explored the universe and discovered the power of an amazing spring! +Once upon a time, there was an old cat. She was happy and liked to play. Every day she would go outside, grab a toy and go explore. One day, she grabbed a task. It was bigger than her, but she still wanted to have a look. + +When the old cat opened the task, she was surprised. It was full of delicious things. She took one and ate it right away. All of a sudden, she heard a voice. It was coming from inside the task. + +"Help me!" it said. The old cat was scared. She tried to look inside, but it was too dark. She could not see anything. + +"Who's there?" the old cat asked. + +"It's me," said the voice. "I'm a mouse, and I've been stuck in here for days! Please help me escape." + +The old cat wanted to help, but she was too scared. She ran away, without looking back. The poor mouse was stuck inside the task forever. + +The end. +Jimmy and his mom went to the park on a beautiful day. Jimmy ran around while his mom watched him. He suddenly stopped. + +"Mom! Look! What is that?" asked Jimmy, pointing to a big statue. + +"It's a statue, honey," answered his mom. + +Jimmy looked up at the statue and then he saw something near its foot. "Mom, what's that?" + +His mom smiled. "That's a tasty ice cream cone. Would you like to have one?" she asked. + +Jimmy was very excited and he said, "Yes!" + +His mom went to buy a cone for him. When she came back, Jimmy was already do the ice cream. He smiled as he ate it and said, "Yummy!" +John was a small boy. He had a toy car. One day, he drove his toy car and came to a beach. He was so excited and jumped on the sand. He saw an ashtray and hopped to pick it up. But it was too heavy for him. He hoped and hoped but it was too difficult for him. + +He asked a nearby adult for help. She looked at the ashtray and shook her head. "It's a real ashtray," she said. "You won't be able to take it with you. Leave it to the beach". + +John felt bad, but he had no choice. He waved goodbye to the ashtray and drove away with his toy car. He hoped he could come back one day, but the ashtray was still there the next time he visited. +Mum opened the big door and Jack stepped inside a huge room. Jack looked around in wonder. This was his first time in this room. He saw lots of books on the shelves, a sofa and a bin in the corner. + +Jack stepped closer and saw the bin seemed very big. He put his hands inside it and felt something strange. It was cold and huge. He pulled it out and the bin was full of tiny blocks. Jack smiled and was delighted. He started building with them. + +His Mum watched and smiled. She knew this would be a fun activity for both of them. Jack seemed to really enjoy it. He spent hours playing, making structures with the blocks. He was so absorbed that he forgot the time. + +When it was time to go, Mum had to pick Jack up from the floor. She smiled as she watched him put the blocks back in the bin and close the lid. A huge adventure with blocks had come to an end. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved playing outside in her backyard. + +One day, Jane decided to go exploring. She looked around and noticed an old shed in the corner of her yard. Jane walked towards the shed and opened the door to take a closer look. + +Inside the shed she found a big box. She opened it and found a bow and some arrows. Jane smiled and picked up the bow and began to organize the arrows into a quiver. + +All of a sudden the bow started to shimmer and grow bigger. Jane got scared and dropped the bow. She skipped a few steps back and looked at the bow in amazement. + +A fairy popped out of the bow and greeted Jane. "Hello Jane! I'm here to give you a special quest," the fairy said. + +Jane smiled and listened. "I'm looking for my lost necklace. Once you find it, please return it to me," the fairy said. + +Jane agreed and the fairy waved her wand. Suddenly, the bow shrunk back to size and Jane picked it up. She thanked the fairy and went to look for the necklace. + +After a few hours, Jane returned to the shed holding the necklace in her hand. The fairy was overjoyed and thanked her. She waved her wand and the bow returned to Jane. Jane thanked the fairy and ran to show her parents what she had found. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly man who carried a wallet in his pocket. The wallet held all the things he cherished in life; pictures of his loved ones, a special lucky coin and some money for good luck. + +One day, he was walking down the street when he saw something strange. He spotted two little children, a three-year-old girl and her four-year-old brother, arguing over a toy. He couldn't make out what they were saying, but it clearly wasn't very friendly. + +The elderly man smiled to himself, and suddenly came up with an idea. He took out his wallet and showed it to the two children. He then said, "I want you both to show me how you can unite over something. If you both agree, then I will give you something special." + +The two children looked at each other, then back at the elderly man. Excitement filled the air as they both smiled at him. "We can do it," the little girl said in her sweet, small voice. + +The old man smiled again and reached into his wallet to produce two candies. "Here you go," he said, handing one candy to each of them. "I want you to remember this moment, when you united to share something special." + +The two children thanked him and ran off happily, their happy smiles showing that they had learned an important lesson. From that day on, they could +Once upon a time there was a big dictionary. It took up most of the room, and was so big that it blocked out the sunlight. + +One day, a small boy came into the room and saw the dictionary. He gasped, and said, "Wow, that's so big!" + +The boy went over to look at the dictionary, and it was filled with so many words. He was going to take the dictionary home with him, but he suddenly remembered something. He had forgotten his dictionary from home! + +The small boy was sad and angry. "How could I forget my dictionary?" he said. + +He thought for a few moments, and then had an idea. He decided that he would take the big dictionary back home with him, instead. + +The boy was so happy that he carefully packed up the big dictionary and carried it home. From that day on, the small boy never forgot his dictionary again. +Once upon a time, a bald old man went to the top of a mountain. He looked all around, admiring the beautiful view which included a big river and a huge forest. The old man looked so happy that he started laughing. + +Suddenly, he heard a small voice coming from behind him. He turned around and there he found a little 3 year old boy. + +The boy looked at the old man and said: "I wish I could see the view too." + +The old man smiled and said: "Sure! You just have to request it." + +The little boy asked: "How do I request it?" + +The old man said: "Just close your eyes, imagine the view that you want to see, and say 'please'. Then you will be able to see what you requested." + +The little boy gave it a try and closed his eyes. In his mind he saw the big river and the huge forest. He said "Please!" + +When he opened his eyes, he was surprised to see the same beautiful view that the old man was looking at. He smiled and thanked the old man for showing him the view. + +The old man smiled back, happy that the boy was able to experience the same pleasure he was feeling. +Once there was a little man who loved to move around. He would move all day long, playing, dancing and running. One day, while he was moving around, he heard a loud noise. It was his mother. She was angrry! + +He slowly walked into the kitchen and saw his mother. She was standing there, shaking her fist. + +"Why are you so angry mother?" he asked. + +"Because I made a nice meal for us and you didn't come to the table to eat it," she said. + +The little man felt sad. He quickly rushed to the table and grabbed a spoon. + +"I'm sorry, mother," he said. "I'm not moving away from this table anymore." + +His mother smiled and hugged him. + +"That's better," she said. "Let's enjoy this delicious meal together." + +They both enjoyed the meal together and soon the little man forgot all about the angry moment. They both laughed and moved around for the rest of the day. +One day, Mommy took Jimmy to the store to buy a new jacket. Mommy asked, "What do you think of this one, Jimmy?" As Jimmy looked, he spotted a zipper on the jacket and was immediately excited. "I like this one, Mommy!" he said. + +Mommy examined the jacket and said, "It looks like it might fit you perfectly. How about we decorate the pockets, too?" Jimmy agreed and they went to the arts and craft section of the store, where they found some colorful ribbons and sparkles. + +They started to decorate the pockets with the ribbons and sparkles. When they were done, Mommy asked Jimmy if the jacket was fit for him. "Yes, it's perfect, Mommy," said Jimmy as he showed off his new and sparkly pocket decoration. They were very happy with the creation and Jimmy ran off to show his friends his spiffy new jacket. +Maddie was walking in the park. She saw a pond with something shiny at the bottom. She went over to take a closer look. There, Maddie saw a shiny microphone. She asked her mom what it was. + +Maddie's mom said, "That's a microphone. It's used to listen to people and make their voices louder." Maddie asked if she could take it, but her mom said no. She said, "This microphone is soaking, so it won't work. Once it's dry, it might work." + +Maddie was disappointed and said, "Oh, ok". But then she got an idea. She said, "I have a good plan Mom. I can bring the microphone back later, when it's dry and it will work." + +Maddie's mom thought it was a good plan. She said, "That's a very good idea. Let's do that." + +Maddie was so excited. She couldn't wait to get the microphone into the sunshine so it could dry and make loud, beautiful sounds. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane loved to draw and make all kinds of art. + +One day, Jane decided to enter a drawing contest. She wanted to win the biggest prize of all - an eraser! + +Jane worked hard all week to create the perfect drawing, but on the day of the contest she was too careless. She accidentally left her drawing at home. + +When she arrived at the contest, Jane was very upset. She knew it was too late to draw anything else. But then she had an idea. + +Jane asked the contest judge if she could just draw something on the spot. The judge said yes, and Jane quickly began to draw. + +When the contest was over, much to Jane's surprise, she had won! She was so thrilled to receive the biggest prize, an eraser! She was proud of her hard work and grateful to the judge for giving her a chance to win. + +Jane never forgot the lesson she learned that day - to pay attention and not be so careless! +Once there was a boy. He was so shy he never spoke to anyone. He loved to play on his own, and one day he found a storybook about a spaceship. He was excited and wanted to read it. He slowly opened the book and saw that the spaceship had travelled to the moon! He was amazed and it was the best story he had ever seen. + +The next day he asked his mum if they could build a spaceship too. She said no, but the boy was not discouraged. He went outside with his toy spaceship and pretended to zoom around the garden. He had so much fun imagining the adventure he'd have. + +But then suddenly something really bad happened. His mum called him inside and said they had to move away. They were leaving the neighbourhood and the boy would not see his garden and his favourite storybook ever again. He was so sad and tears started to fall. He would never know what happened at the end of that amazing story. +Once upon a time, there was a strong boy. He was in a hospital because he was sick. He had lots of friends who came to visit him. They brought him lots of toys and funny stories. + +The boy tried to be strong and not cry, but some days were harder than others. But the boy remained brave and determined. + +His friends and family came to the hospital to cheer him up. They sang songs and danced with him. The boy was so happy to have them there. + +The boy stayed in the hospital, but everyday he became more and more strong. Finally, after a few weeks, the doctor said he was well enough to go home. + +The boy was so happy that he was finally strong enough to go home. He said goodbye to his friends and family and went home to his parents. They were so proud of him for being so strong throughout his time in the hospital. +Once there was a girl called Ruby and she was very curious. One day she was walking outside and she came across a long wire. She thought it would be fun to bounce on it. + +So she jumped onto the wire and started to bounce. She was having such a great time until she heard a very serious voice. + +"Hey! You can't bounce on this wire, it's not safe," said the voice. + +Ruby turned around and saw that the voice belonged to a policeman. She was very scared and stopped bouncing. + +"I'm sorry," said Ruby. + +The policeman smiled. "It's OK, just be careful in future. The wire is very strong, but sometimes it can break," he said. + +Ruby nodded. From that day on, Ruby made sure to be serious when she was around wires. +Mommy and baby were having breakfast. Mommy was holding a cup in one hand and giving baby a spoon in the other. + +"Eat your breakfast, baby", said Mommy. + +Baby nodded, and picked up the spoon. + +Mommy watched, her gaze alert. She smiled, feeling content that her baby was happy. + +A moment later, baby gave a nod, setting down his spoon and pointing to the cup. + +"Can I have a drink, Mommy?" he asked. + +Mommy said yes, and passed the cup to baby. He took a few sips, looking delighted. + +Mommy smiled and nodded. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She liked to go to the stream near her house every day. She would skip and play in the cold water. + +One day, Emma noticed something strange about the stream. Near a bend, the water wasn't moving. She asked her mom what was wrong. + +Mom said, "Something needs to be repaired, that's why the water isn't moving." + +Emma said, "Can I help repair it?" + +Mom said, "Yes, I think you can!" + +So, Emma and Mom went to the stream. Mom showed Emma how to fix the water so it could flow again. Emma worked very hard and soon the water was flowing again. + +The stream was now running cold and clear. Emma was so proud of the repair she had done and couldn't wait to play in the stream again. +One day, Jack and his mom were walking down a path. It was a smooth path, with rocks and grass and trees. They were walking together, hand-in-hand, and the sun was shining brightly. As they continued walking, Jack looked up at the sky and saw a white, fluffy cloud. He pointed it out to his mom and said: + +"Mommy, look! What is that?" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's a cloud, Jack. It's an escape from reality, a way to dream." + +Jack smiled brightly, happy to learn something new. He and his mom continued to walk down the path until they reached a pond. Jack sighed happily and ran to the water, happy to find such a beautiful, smooth place. He peered into the pond and pointed at the sparkling water. + +"Mommy, look!", said Jack again. "What is this?" + +His mom smiled again and said that it was a pond. She said that ponds were a peaceful escape, and that they were very relaxing. + +Jack nodded and smiled as he looked into the pond. He was so happy to find such a peaceful, smooth escape. He was sure that he would be back soon. +Ringo was always a restless bear. He loved to explore and never stayed in one place for too long. One day, he decided to visit the forest. + +As he walked along, he saw a pepper lying on the ground. He could smell its warm, spicy scent and he knew it would make a great treat. + +Ringo bent down and carefully wrapped the pepper in a leaf. He then put it in his pocket and kept walking. + +Pretty soon, he forgot all about the pepper. He found lots of interesting things and he enjoyed every minute of his journey. + +When it was time to go home, Ringo felt a strange weight in his pocket. He took out the pepper and smiled. He had wrapped it up but the smell hadn't gone away. + +Ringo decided to keep his pepper safe and he brought it home with him. It was the perfect souvenir of his restless adventures! +Mommy was in the kitchen. She was making dinner and wanted it to be special. She was so busy that she almost forgot something. She grabbed a spoon and looked around. + +"Where is my little one?" She said. + +Then, there was a small voice from behind her. "Here I am!" + +Mommy turned around and saw her 3 year old child with a big, impatient smile. Mommy smiled and said, "Ah, there you are. I almost forgot something. Come join me!" + +Mommy handed the spoon to her little one and they both went to work. She taught her a new way to use the spoon. Her little one was so happy. + +After a while, Mommy said, "Let's have a taste test." + +The little one was so impatient. She took the spoon and had a taste. She was delighted. + +Mommy smiled and said, "I am so glad you like it. I'm glad I didn't forget to get you!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Chloe. She was three years old and full of energy. One day, Chloe’s dad was reading the newspaper while Chloe was playing. She was so curious and wanted to learn more. + +“What’s that, Daddy?†asked Chloe. + +“It’s a newspaper,†replied Daddy. “It’s very interesting.†+ +Chloe seemed excited to hear this. “What’s a newspaper?†she asked. + +“It’s a special kind of paper that has lots of stories and pictures,†said Daddy. “It has all sorts of information about the world and what’s happening.†+ +Chloe was very interested in learning more. She wanted to see the newspaper for herself, so Daddy showed her a few pages. The pictures and stories looked interesting to Chloe and she wanted to learn more. + +“Can I try reading it?†she asked. + +“Sure!†said Daddy. He helped Chloe with big words and soon she was eagerly flipping through the newspaper, excited to discover more. + +The end. +Once there was a mighty old wizard who wanted to find the best place in the world. He asked around for recommendations but no one could give him an answer. + +So he decided to travel and find out for himself. He traveled east, south, north, and eventually, west. When he arrived he was amazed by what he saw. + +The sun was shining, the flowers were blooming, and it was the most beautiful place he had ever seen. His heart said that this was the best place in the world and he strongly recommended it to everyone. + +He returned home full of joy, and told the people his story. Everyone was amazed and agreed with him — west was the best! +Once upon a time there was a bird called Max. He loved to fly over the bright green hedge each day. +"Wheeee!" he shouted with glee. +One day Max saw something brilliant in the sky. It was a shining star, twinkling brighter than anything he had ever seen before. He knew that he had to get closer to it. +Max flapped his wings as hard as he could and flew higher and higher. With each flap of his wings he felt more excited. Eventually he touched the star. +"This is so cool!" he exclaimed in wonder. Max knew that it was a very special moment. +He stayed with the star for a few moments before saying goodbye. Then he flew back down to the green hedge and settled into the comfort of his nest. Max was sure he would never forget the brilliant star. +Once upon a time, a little boy called David went on a walk with his dad. They were looking for adventures in the park. Suddenly, David saw an incredible snake! He looked closely, and the snake was moving very slowly. David shouted with excitement, "Wow! Look, Dad!" His Dad took a look, and said, "Be careful, David. It's a snake!" + +David asked, "Can I pick it up?" His Dad smiled and said, "Maybe later, but be careful." + +Later, they both enjoyed playing with the snake. David was amazed to learn that snakes can be so gentle and nice. With his Dad's help, he touched it, and it felt cool and smooth. What an incredible experience! David was so happy, and he thanked his dad for bringing him to the park. + +At the end of the day, David said, "This was an awesome day. I had a lot of fun with the snake." His Dad smiled and said, "I'm glad you enjoyed it." +One sunny day, Lucy was walking with her dad. She looked around to see birds singing and flowers growing. Suddenly, her dad pointed to the sky and said, "Look, Lucy! A rainbow." As they stood and gazed up at the beautiful colors, Lucy noticed a small green frog hop across their path. + +"Let's see where it's going," said her dad. + +They followed the frog until it stopped on a warm rock. Lucy bent over to take a closer look, and suddenly the frog hopped up and passed by her shoulder. + +"Where did he go?" asked Lucy. + +"Look over there in the mild pond," said her dad. + +Sure enough, the frog had hopped into the pond and was swimming around. Lucy smiled and said, "He's so happy!" + +"Yes, he is," said her dad. + +And they continued on their walk, thinking about the happy frog at the mild pond. +Once there was a little boy called Tom. Tom wanted to go explore the outside world and see what he could find. +One day, Tom went outside by himself. He saw lots of trees and some animals. +Tom noticed a pebble lying on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. He thought it looked pretty and he knew that maybe he could do something with it. +Tom went a bit further and he found a peaceful lake. He sat down by the lake and looked around him. The trees were big and the animals were friendly. +Suddenly Tom heard a noise. He saw a bird and it said to him, "Hey, Tom! You need that pebble! It will make your day special!" +Tom was surprised but he listened to the bird. He took the pebble out of his pocket and started playing with it. Instead of feeling lonely and sad, he felt peaceful. +He thanked the bird for its advice and hugged the pebble tight. Then he went back home, feeling content and happy. +Once upon a time, there were two fisherman, Tom and Aldo. Tom wanted to catch the most fish, so he was jealous of Aldo. + +One day Tom was in his boat fishing and Aldo was on the shore watching. Suddenly a big storm began to roll in. Tom yelled out to Aldo, “Help me! I can’t solve this problem myself!†+ +But instead of helping, Aldo just stood there watching. He was jealous of Tom’s skills and didn’t want to help him. + +Eventually it started to get too dangerous and Tom had to jump off his boat. He didn’t make it to the shore and was lost at sea forever. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to dream. Every night before she went to bed, she would lay on the floor and dream of all the wonderful things she wished for. + +One day, while dreaming, the little girl had a very clear dream. In her dream, she saw a castle with beautiful pink and purple flowers all around. She could even smell the sweet scent of the flowers in the air. + +"I must go to this lovely place," she thought. + +As if in answer to her thoughts, a voice spoke from above. + +"You will never reach the castle without a magic carpet," the voice said. + +The little girl looked up to the ceiling where the voice had come from, and she saw a beautiful, clear carpet floating down from the sky. + +The little girl jumped up and grabbed the magic carpet. She closed her eyes and wished very hard, and suddenly the carpet was flying through the air. + +The little girl arrived at the castle and was greeted by a chorus of cheers. She'd reached her dream, and it couldn't have been any clearer! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Nora. She loved to be independent. Nora had a favourite chair that she always used. She loved to open it, sit down and take deep breaths. + +One day, Nora's mum said to her, "Nora, I think it's time for you to open your own chair. You're a big girl now. You can be independent." Nora looked down and was so excited. She smiled and ran to her chair. + +Nora opened her chair and sat down. She looked around and saw that the room looked different. She noticed that the walls were brighter, the windows were open and she could see the outside world. She was so happy that she could be independent. + +Nora's mum looked at her and said, "You can open your own door, too!" Nora clapped her hands and quickly ran to the door to open it. She felt so proud and happy that she could open her own chair and door! From that day on, Nora became a very independent little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear named Ted. He was a happy and friendly bear who loved to teach others. + +One day, Ted saw a group of kids playing in the park, and he wanted to join them. He asked the kids if they wanted to join his club. The kids were excited, and they all said yes. + +Every day, Ted and the kids would go to the park and he would teach them games. They would play tag, and then have picnics when they got tired. + +One day, Ted taught the kids a new game. He showed them how to use sticks to make animals. The kids had a lot of fun. They made furry rabbits, furry cats, and even furry bears! + +The kids loved spending time with Ted and learning new things. They all agreed that it was the best club ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally lived in a big field and loved to explore. She spent her days running around the field, gathering flowers, chasing butterflies and playing with her friends. + +One day she decided to make a silly game. She yelled out loud, "Let's see who can be more stupid!" Sally and her friends laughed and jumped around the field, being as stupid as they could be. + +Sally stepped on a big mud puddle, which made her clothes even dirtier and messier. Her friends thought it was hilarious and fell over, rolling on the ground and pointing at her. + +All at once, Sally realised it wasn't very nice to call someone stupid, so she apologised. Her friends accepted her apology and the game quickly changed to counting how many flowers could be found in the field. They had a great time picking the different coloured flowers and giving them funny names. + +At the end of the day Sally and her friends were tired and happy. They ran back home laughing and giving each other silly names. +Once upon a time, a mommy and her little girl were walking in a grassy field. The mommy looked at the little girl and said, "Oh what a beautiful flower!" The little girl smiled, nodded, and quickly snatched the flower from the ground. + +The little girl then ran around with the flower in her hands. She smelled it and smiled happily. She admired the soft petals. Suddenly, the little girl felt an itch on her arm. She tried to ignore it, but it was too annoying. She had to stop for a moment and scratch her itchy arm. + +At that moment, the sky turned dark and it started to rain heavily. The mommy ran to her little girl and grabbed her quickly with one hand and the flower with the other. When they got home, the little girl started to cry because the wet flower had died. + +The mommy hugged the little girl and said softly, "It's okay, sweetheart. You should always think twice before taking something that doesn't belong to you. If you would have waited, the flower would have stayed alive.†+ +The little girl then understood the power of patience. From that day on, she only admired things without taking them away. +Once upon a time there was a naughty kid. He needed to be punished for his naughty behavior. His parents were frustrated with him and gave him a stern warning. + +The kid didn't listen. He stayed naughty. His parents, spoke to him and said, "If you stay naughty then you need to go to bed now". But the kid was too naughty to listen. + +The next morning he was still naughty. His parents asked him why he didn't listen to what they had said. The kid said nothing. He just gave them a naughty look. + +The parents were angry and scolded him. They put him in his room and said he had to stay there until he was ready to be nice again. The kid was sad and wanted to come out, but his parents said no. + +The kid stayed in his room for days, but he never changed. He stayed naughty until one day his parents gave up on him. They had no choice but to let him be. The poor little kid was never able to be nice again. +Once upon a time there was an unusual sack. On this sack lived two brave mice named Tom and Tim. Tom and Tim were always looking out for threats. One day, they noticed something unusual in their sack. + +Tom said to Tim "What is that strange thing?". Tim replied "I'm not sure, but it looks very scary!". Tom looked at the strange object and said "Let's go and investigate!". + +Tim and Tom slowly crept up to the unusual thing. As they got closer, they heard a strange noise. Suddenly, the unusual thing started to move. Tom shouted "it's a monster! We must run away!!" + +Tom and Tim started to run back to the sack. As they were running, Tom shouted "I know what we should do! We need to get something to knock the monster down. We have to sack it!" + +Tim and Tom came up with a plan to sack the monster. They got some heavy stones and put them in their sack. Then, they threw the sack at the monster! The monster was knocked down and soon ran away. + +Tom and Tim were both very brave. They had saved their sack from the unusual monster. +Once there was a small car. It was red, shiny and very fast. Every day it went on trips around the neighbourhood. + +One day, the car decided it wanted to go farther. So it drove away into the countryside. Everywhere it went, it went really fast. + +Soon, the car got tired. The hills were quite steep and it wasn't used to going that fast. Then it saw a sign with the words 'S +Jill and Tom were playing in the park when Jill saw a muscular dog and started petting it. Tom did not like it and said "Stop! You have to be careful around that dog. It might spoil you!" Jill didn't understand and said, "What do you mean?" Tom replied, "It means that these kinds of dogs don’t like to be touched and can be very dangerous!" Jill thought it was kind of stupid to be scared of a dog so she kept petting it. Suddenly, the dog started barking and growling. Jill quickly jumped away and said, "Oh, it doesn't want to be touched?" Tom nodded and said, "Yes, sometimes even the cutest, nicest things can be dangerous. You must always be careful!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was on a big journey with his dad. It was a cold, blue day and Jack was shivering. + +"Where are we going, dad?" asked Jack. + +"We are going to a special place," replied his dad. + +Jack was very excited and he couldn't wait to get there. But soon, it started to snow and Jack began to shiver again. + +"Come here, Jack," said his dad, giving him a big hug. "When we get there, it will be worth it," he said. + +Jack smiled and continued on his journey. Soon, the snow melted and the sun came out, making everything bright and warm. Jack and his dad reached their special place and it was even better than Jack had imagined. He smiled with joy and hugged his dad, grateful for their amazing journey. +One day, Jane had a big job to do - she had to do her laundry! She gathered her clothes, one by one, and placed them in a big, white basket. She picked each item up carefully as it was very delicate. + +On her way to the laundry room, she came across her neighbor Mike. He said to Jane, "What do you have in the basket?" She replied, "My laundry. I have to do it all by myself. It's a big job, but I'm sure I can manage it." + +Mike smiled and said, "Would you like some help? I'm pretty good at this. I have my own laundry basket." + +Jane was so happy that Mike offered to help. Together they carried the basket of laundry down to the laundry room and started working. They took extra care with the delicate clothes, making sure to sort them and put them in the correct machines. + +When the job was done, Jane thanked Mike for giving her a hand. With the job done, she had more time to do the things she enjoyed. From that day forward, Jane and Mike were good friends and together they helped with each other's laundry every week. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Zach. Sam had always been very organized, while Zach never bothered to be neat and tidy. + +One day, the two friends went to the park. While they were playing, they noticed two police officers looking around the area. Sam was worried and started to shake. Zach comforted him, and then he noticed something strange. He started to gaze in the direction the police officers were looking. + +Sam asked “What are you looking at Zach?†+ +Zach smiled and replied, “I’m looking at how organized the police officers are. They are making sure that everything is safe and in order.†+ +Sam realized that being organized pays off. Everyone should stay organized to make sure that everyone is safe. + +The moral here is that being organized is helpful for everyone. It can help to keep people safe and help things run smoothly. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Ben. Sam and Ben both loved to play together and have fun. + +One afternoon, they both decided to go in the park. While they were in the park, they both saw a whip laying near them. Ben thought it would be fun to use it to play a game. + +Sam disagreed and said, "No! That is not a good idea! We should not play with whips." + +Ben thought Sam was being too strict and said, "Why not? I like playing with it." + +Sam replied, "That's not fair. Playing with a whip is only for poor people. We should not do it." + +Ben understood then, and agreed with Sam. They both agreed it would be more fun to go play on the swing instead. + +The moral of the story is that it is not fair to do things which people in a lower situation do. We should all be thoughtful of people who are not as lucky as us and never do something just because it seems fun even if other people do it. +Once upon a time, there was a family with two children – Sally and Jack. They loved to decorate their house with pretty things. + +One day, Sally saw a beautiful tap that she wanted to add to their decorations. She asked her mom if she could put it up. Mom said no, because it’s not polite to take something without asking, and the tap belonged to someone else. + +Sally was very sad, so Jack went outside and found a pretty stone. He came back excited and asked his mom if they could put the stone in the house. Mom said yes, as long as they asked first. + +Jack and Sally happily asked the neighbour if they could have the stone. The neighbour said yes, as long as they thanked him afterwards. + +The children ran back home and put the stone on the table, making it look pretty. Then they thanked the neighbour and said goodbye. + +The moral of this story is that it’s important to be polite and respect other people’s belongings. Even though it’s tempting to take something without asking, it’s not the right thing to do and makes us feel guilty. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl named Mea. She had a very special ability that others found to be amazing: she could wink her eyes and make things move! + +One day, Mea and her dad were walking through the park. Suddenly, Mea spotted something shiny in the grass. She bent down and picked it up. + +Mea's dad asked her, "What is it, Mea?" + +Mea pointed at the shiny object and said, "A ring!" + +Mea's dad smiled and said, "Wow! That's wonderful, Mea. You're so gifted." + +But then something even more amazing happened. Mea winked her eyes at the ring and it flew right up to her! Mea laughed in delight. + +Her dad was amazed and said, "Mea, you're a very special girl! Now let's take this ring home and keep it safe!" + +From that day forward, Mea and her dad shared the special wink and magical ring with everyone they met. Together, they spread joy and laughter wherever they went. +Sami was a three year old girl who liked to play outside. One day she was playing in the park when she saw a tutor. She wanted to know what the tutor was doing, so she rushed over. + +The tutor told Sami that he was working on a special project. He wanted to melt some dead leaves so he could spread the powder on the trees. + +Sami asked if she could help. The tutor smiled and agreed. He gave her a small stick and helped her to melt the leaves. + +After all the leaves had melted, Sami grabbed a small cup and let the tutor fill it with the powder. Together they went around the park and sprinkled the powder over the trees. + +When they were finished Sami was so happy that she had helped the tutor. She thanked him before she went home and said, "thank you tutor for giving me a chance to help!" +Once upon a time, there lived a powerful wizard. He lived deep in the forest near a magical lake. + +The wizard loved to do his work. Every day, he would show off to the animals in the forest, making amazing things vanish and reappear. + +One day, something strange happened. All of the wizard's magic had vanished. He couldn't do any of his work! He became very frustrated. + +The wizard went to the lake to try and figure out what had happened. He asked the animals, "Did anybody see what happened to my magic?" + +A little rabbit spoke up. "Yes, I saw it. A giant bird came and took all of your powerful magic away!" + +The wizard ran to look for the bird. He called out, "Please come back! Give me back my magic!" + +But it was too late. The bird had flown away and the wizard's magic had vanished. The wizard was very sad. + +But the animals thought of a plan. Together, they used some of their own special powers, and the wizard had all his powerful magic back in no time. + +The wizard was so happy! He thanked all the animals for their help and congratulated them on their clever plan. + +The wizard went back to doing his work, and the animals admired his powerful magic. And everyone lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy loved Tuesdays very much, because every Tuesday she would visit her grandma. + +One day, Daisy was very excited and asked her mom, "Can I go to grandma's today?" + +Her mom sadly replied, "No, not today. Today is Monday, not Tuesday." + +Daisy was so upset, she started to cry. She forgot all about Tuesday and did not want to wait. + +The next day, Daisy's mom remembered it was Tuesday. She told Daisy to get ready to go. But Daisy said, "No, mommy. I don't want to go. I forgot all about Tuesday!" + +Daisy's mom smiled and said, "That's ok, sweetie. Grandma will be waiting for you tomorrow." + +Daisy was so happy that she was still able to visit her grandma. She was no longer upset, and soon forgot all about being forgetful. +Once upon a time there was an old man. The old man wanted to search for something special. He didn't know what he was looking for, but he felt like he was searching for something important. + +The old man took a walk in the mountains to look around. As he was walking, he heard a voice. The voice said; “Hello old man, I can help you with your search.†+ +The old man looked around to find the source of the voice, but he couldn't see anyone. Then he heard the voice again; “I'm up here old man.†+ +The old man looked up into the tree, and he saw a small bird perched on a branch. “Do you want to help me with my search?†asked the old man. + +The bird nodded its head and said; “Yes, I can help you. All you have to do is complete three tasks. Then you will find what you're looking for.†+ +The old man was so excited that he ran off to complete the three tasks. After a few hours, the old man had completed all the tasks. He was so happy that he had finally found what he was looking for! + +The old man thanked the bird and said; “Thank you for your help, my friend. I'm so glad I was able to find what I was searching for.†+ +The old +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Lisa. They had been pals since they were both babies, and they loved to play games and have fun. + +One day, Bob decided to give Lisa a quiz. He asked her lots of questions and demanded that she answered them all. Lisa, who was usually quite gentle, was getting a bit frustrated. She tried to be patient, but it seemed like Bob was never going to finish. + +Bob kept asking her questions, until Lisa had a brilliant idea. She decided to give him a quiz as well, with even harder questions. Suddenly, all the questions stopped. + +Bob gulped. He was a bit scared of Lisa's tough quiz, so he made a deal with her. He said he would give her an easier version of the quiz, but only if she agreed to take it gently. + +Lisa agreed and went on to ace the quiz. After that, Bob and Lisa had so much fun playing together, and they never demanded any more quizzes from one another. +Once there was a puppy named Tommy. Tommy was very stubborn and he loved to eat. One day Tommy was playing outside and he found a tasty treat. He ate the treat without a second thought. + +When Tommy was done, he started to feel very uncomfortable in his stomach. He tried to ignore it, but the pain kept getting stronger. He whined and scratched the floor, but there was nothing he could do. + +Just then, his mom came in the room and asked him what was wrong. She noticed he hadn't used his bowl to eat and scolded him for eating something he shouldn't have. She told him he should have used his bowl, because it was the right thing to do. + +Tommy thought about it for a minute, but he was still very stubborn. He wanted to keep eating treats the way he wanted and not listen. But he knew his mom was right and he decided he should use the bowl from now on. + +So ever since then, Tommy eats his treats in his bowl and his stomach never bothers him anymore! +Once upon a time there was a girl named Stacey. She was so full of love. Everywhere she went she brought happiness and made friends. One day her friends came to her with a wish. They said "Stacey, we wish for you to come to the park with us." Stacey was so excited to join them. + +When they got to the park, Stacey noticed something dull. She asked her friends, "What is that over there?". They said, "Ah, that's an old tree. Nobody comes here anymore". Stacey felt sad to see the old tree. + +She asked her friends, "Can't we make a wish? Maybe it will become better". Her friends agreed and they all made a wish. After they made the wish, the tree did something magical. It transformed into a beautiful tree full of vibrant colors. + +The friends jumped and cheered with delight. They hugged and hugged until it was time to go home. Stacey looked at the old tree with so much love. She was happy to have made it new again, even if just for a few hours. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy was running through the park. She loved it there because it was always so perfect, but she especially loved it for one particular reason. + +She would always visit the pond, where she could see lots of fish. Today it was especially exciting as she could spot a big, bright fish. She wanted to get a closer look, so she took some bread out of her pocket. + +As she came closer, the fish started swimming away. Lucy had an idea. She grabbed a stick and gently put it in the water, right where the fish was. + +Lucy smiled, it was perfect. She waited and watched, until she got just the right sight. She took out her scissors and with one quick movement, she cut the bread in half. + +The fish came closer, and Lucy laughed out of happiness. She looked at the fish with awe and said "Look at him, he is so perfect". Lucy filled her pond with bread that day and enjoyed her perfect sight. +Maddie is a little girl who loves to play. She loves to play with her stuffed animals, dance to her favorite music, and play catch with her parents. + +Maddie's parents were so generous with her. They gave her so many toys she could barely keep them all organized. Every night they would play together in the living room. + +One day, Maddie wanted to play dress up. She asked her parents if they wanted to join in. + +Her dad said, "Sure! Let's play dress up together." + +Her mom said, "Gee, it sounds like a lot of fun. Let's do it!" + +So Maddie, her mom, and her dad had a great time playing dress up together. They tried on wigs, hats, and lots of silly clothes. + +At the end of the day, Maddie hugged her generous parents and thanked them for playing with her. +John was a little boy. He was three years old and he was very happy. He loved being outside in the sunshine. One day, John decided he wanted to go for a jog. He put on his sneakers and he took off. +John enjoyed running. He found a rhythm that felt good to him. He jogged through the field, around the trees, and across the bridge. The breeze was cool and the sun was warm on his face. He felt so happy. +John jogged until he was tired. Then, he stopped. He stood still and caught his breath. Then, he smiled. He was proud of himself and he decided to go home. He jogged back to his house and he enjoyed the sun one more time. +John was so happy that he jogged that day. The rhythm and the breeze made him feel so good. He would jog again soon! +Once upon a time there were two best friends named Jane and Mark. Every day they would decorate the park. They would make it colorful with leaves, flowers, rocks and more. It would always bring lots of smiles. + +One cold winter day they saw an order they had never seen before. It was icy and sparkly and they were excited to decorate it. They jumped right in and started to make it shine. + +Suddenly Jane said, "Let's stop. This isn’t right. We should not do this without asking." But Mark said, "It’s okay! We can do it." + +So they continued to decorate the icy order until it was complete. But when they stepped back, it was clear that they did it wrong. The order was ruined and Jane and Mark felt so sad. +Once there was a cute puppy. She loved to jog and would jog every day for fun! One day, the little pup was jogging along her favourite way when she spotted something. To her surprise she saw a tiny puppy! "Hello!" she said. "Who are you?" + +The little pup was a bit scared, but it soon wagged its tail in response. "It's okay, don't be afraid!" said the cute pup. "My name's Jessie and I love to jog too." + +The two pups had lots of fun jogging their way around the park. Before long, the little pup felt more comfortable. Soon enough, it was jogging beside Jessie as if they'd been friends for a long time! + +The two cute pups jogged merrily together for many days, until finally one day they had to part ways- but they hadn't forgotten the fun they'd had jogging around together! +Once upon a time there was a very special mountain. Every day, the mountain would pick one lucky mineral to have a special adventure. One day, the mountain picked Teddy, a small rock, to go on a journey. Teddy felt so excited, but very dizzy. + +On Teddy's journey, he met a friendly rabbit named Joy. Joy asked Teddy, "Where are you going?" Teddy replied, "I'm going on a special adventure!" Joy was so excited, he decided to join Teddy on his journey. + +As Teddy and Joy hopped along, they noticed a special rainbow in the sky. Teddy asked Joy, "Can we pick one of the colors?" Joy smiled and replied, "Of course!" Teddy hopped forward excitedly and was so dizzy he had to take a rest. + +Teddy and Joy eventually made it to the end of their journey, where they found a magical cave. Inside the cave was a giant rock. Teddy and Joy gasped as they realized that this rock was their destination. + +At long last, Teddy's special adventure was over. He and Joy said goodbye and Teddy returned home feeling refreshed and happy. +One day, Tom and his mom went to the store. Tom spotted an old freezer and asked his mom if they could get it. His mom said sure and they took the freezer home. + +Mom put it in the kitchen and moved all the food inside. The freezer was quickly filled with tomatoes, apples and ice-cream. Tom was so excited! + +That night, Tom heard strange noises from the kitchen. He went to investigate and he saw that the old freezer door was open. Tom asked, "Mom, what are you doing?". + +"I'm shutting the freezer," she said. Tom asked, "Why?". + +"So the food inside will stay cold and fresh," Mom replied. Tom smiled and went back to bed. + +The next morning, Tom opened the freezer. But all the food inside was spoiled and rotten. The old freezer had broken and the food had gone bad. Tom was very sad and disappointed. +Once there was a little girl who was very sleepy. She walked over to the fireplace and yawned. The fireplace was very dark, but she curled up in front of it anyways. The heat from the fire and the warmth of her blanket made her feel nice and cozy. + +The little girl continued to yawn as she closed her eyes. Very soon she was fast asleep, dreaming with the fire as her nightlight. In the morning, the fireplace was still dark, but the little girl had slept soundly all night. + +At breakfast time, the little girl felt extra sleepy, so she yawned and took a bigger nap. When she woke up, the fireplace was still warm, and she smiled knowing that it had watched her sleep the whole night through. +There was a butterfly who had been very obedient. He would never misbehave and he always followed the rules. + +One day, the butterfly flew to a farmer's kitchen wishing to help out in any way he could. The farmer was very surprised to see a butterfly inside his kitchen, so he asked: + +"What can you do for me, little butterfly?" + +The butterfly answered, "I can cook. I can cook all kinds of delicious dishes. Please, give me a chance and I will show you." + +The farmer was very happy because he had been looking for a cook and decided to give the butterfly a try. The butterfly cooked all kinds of wonderful meals, and the farmer never needed to worry about food again. + +From that day onwards, the butterfly was beloved by both the farmer and all the other animals. Everyone admired the butterfly's obedience, hard work and willingness to help whenever it was needed. + +This story teaches us that being obedient and willing to help can make us respected and appreciated. +One day, a little frog was hopping around in the pond. Suddenly, the frog spotted a dull cloth lying at the bottom of the pond! She thought it was very interesting and wanted to get a closer look. + +So, the frog took a deep breath, and then she dived down into the pond. She swam around until she found the cloth. She swam closer and saw that it was a red cloth, but it had been sitting in the water for a long time, so it looked dull and faded. + +The frog was very curious, and she wanted to know what the cloth was. She grabbed the cloth with her mouth, and then she dived back up to the surface. + +Once the frog was back above the water, she started thinking about what the cloth could be used for. Suddenly, she heard a voice from the shore. + +"Hey, you! What do you have there?" said the voice. + +The frog looked around and saw a little girl standing on the shore. She was only three years old. + +"I found this cloth underwater," the frog said. "I don't know what it's for." + +The little girl smiled. + +"That's my cloth," she said. "I was playing by the pond and I lost it. Thank you for finding it. Now, I can use it to make a dress." + +The frog smiled too and then hopped away, +Once upon a time, two little birds were stuck in the same tree. They were not friends, and they started to quarrel. They shouted at each other and pulled each other's feathers. They fought so loudly that they made two big holes in the tree branches. + +The noise was so loud that everyone in the forest heard the birds quarrel. All the animals came to the tree, and they stopped the birds' fighting. + +The birds calmed down and looked at each other's faces. One of them had a sad face while the other had a mad face. They wanted to be friends again, but it was very difficult. + +But then a friendly butterfly flew in and showed the birds how to solve their problem. They both had to be kind and forgive each other for their quarrel. + +The birds listened to the butterfly and hugged each other. They were happy and asked the butterfly to be their friend. The birds taught each other that we can always be friends, even if things are difficult. And they all lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jenna. Jenna really wanted an apple, but no apple seemed to be available. She crossed her arms and started to frown. + +Just then, Jenna noticed her mother in the kitchen. She went right up to her and said: "Mom, can I have an apple?" Her mother smiled and said: "Yes, Jenna, there's one available". + +Jenna was so happy that she started to jump and smile. She quickly grabbed the apple and took a big bite. It was so juicy and delicious that she almost forgot to say thank you! + +"Thank you, Mom!" said Jenna with a big smile on her face. Her mom just smiled and said, "You're welcome". + +From then on, Jenna never forgot to be thankful for any apple that was available to her. +One day, a little white chicken was walking in the fields. Suddenly, a big rock split in two and some water came out. + +The chicken said to the water, “What was that?†+ +The water replied, “I was sleeping in the middle of the rock and it split. That made me very mad.†+ +The chicken said, “I am sorry. That was not nice.†+ +The water said, “It’s okay. I am going to find a new place to sleep. Goodbye.†+ +The chicken said goodbye and kept walking. +Once there was a smart bird named Blue. He was always worried because he couldn't fly like the other birds. He watched them soar and wished he could do the same. + +One day, Blue tried his wings. He flapped them as hard as he could but he just couldn't make it off the ground. He was so worried he would never make it. + +Finally Blue's best friend, Birdy, came to his side. She said, "Don't worry. I will help you fly." Blue was so happy, he was sure he would fly this time. + +Birdy held Blue's wings and flew him into the air. Blue began to soar and was so excited, but then suddenly, he slipped out of Birdy's hold. He fell to the ground, never to get up again. + +Birdy felt so sad for her best friend Blue. He was so smart and brave, but he didn't have wings strong enough to keep flying. Birdy wished she could have done more for Blue, but it was too late. +Jamie was very excited. Today, he was taking a special test to show how unique he was. He had promised his parents he would try his best, and he couldn't wait to begin. + +When he arrived at the test center, Jamie saw lots of big people. He was a bit scared, but they all smiled at him. He smiled back. + +The teacher explained all the rules of the test to Jamie. He promised to listen carefully and follow the instructions. + +Jamie took the test and was so proud of himself. He answered every question with care, and at the end, he was given a certificate and a nice pat on the back. + +Jamie was so happy he made his parents proud and kept his promise. He kept the certificate forever, as a reminder of his unique achievement. +Once upon a time, there was a generous kid named Jack. He was walking along a path one day when he met a rabbit. + +Jack said, "Hi, Rabbit! What are you doing?" + +"I'm looking for a friend," replied the rabbit. + +Jack said, "Well, my name is Jack. Maybe I can be your friend!" + +The rabbit smiled. "That would be nice! I've got a special gift for you, Jack. It's very generous." + +Jack asked, "What kind of gift?" + +The rabbit handed him a big, shiny apple. + +Jack was very happy and said, "Thank you! I'm glad we met." + +The rabbit smiled and said, "Me too Jack. Me too." +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Susie. She lived with her mom and her dad in a big old house. One day, Susie went to the back door of the house, to find her dad. She saw her dad unlocking something. "Dad, what are you unlocking?" asked Susie. + +"It's a box," dad replied. + +Then, Susie asked her dad, "What's inside the box?" + +"It's a surprise!" Dad said with a smile. + +Susie was very excited. She watched as Dad unlocked the box. Suddenly, a cop appeared! Susie was scared at first, but she noticed the cop was wearing a spicy hat. She laughed and asked her dad, "What's the cop doing?" + +"He's here to protect us," Dad said, "He will make sure nobody touches the box. And he likes spicy food, so we will make him some spicy stew." + +Susie smiled and said, "That's a good idea!" + +So, with the help of the spicy cop, Susie and her dad were able to keep the surprise safe until it was time to open the box. +Once upon a time there was a man and his wife who lived in a big house all alone. Every day the man would go off to work and the wife stayed home. Every evening when the man returned, they enjoyed rocking in the rocking chair together, telling stories and singing songs. + +One day, when the man was leaving, his wife said, "Don't worry I'll be here when you return". The man smiled and said, "Thank you, my reliable wife". + +When the man came back late that night, the house was empty. His wife was gone, instead of rocking in the rocking chair! + +He looked for her everywhere but he couldn't find her. He started to get worried. Then he heard a soft humming from behind the rocking chair. It was his wife, singing while she rocked in the chair. + +The man smiled and said, "There you are, my reliable wife!" +Once upon a time there was a girl called Jane who loved playing in the park. Jane would play there every day and it made her happy. One day, when Jane was playing, she heard a sound coming from the next tree. Jane stopped to look and saw a very quiet little bird perched on a branch. + +Jane was admiring how pretty the bird was when it hopped onto her hand. Jane was now even more excited! She asked the bird: "Where do you live?" The bird replied "I live in the park, but I just pass through here regularly. I like it here because it's very quiet". + +Jane and the bird talked for a while and then the bird flew away with a gentle chirp. Jane was sad the bird had gone but glad she had met a new friend. She waved goodbye to the bird and went home. Jane will never forget the special time she spent with her new bird friend in the park. +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Alice. She was very excited to explore her backyard. One day, she saw something very peculiar in the yard. It was a large box with a regular-shaped top. She was eager to open it and find out what was inside. + +Alice walked closer to the box and touched it with her hand. "It has a funny texture," she said to herself. She quickly ran to the kitchen to find a tool to open the box. She couldn't use a regular tool, so she ended up using a screwdriver. She carefully unscrewed the lid and opened the box. + +To her surprise, she found a toy inside! It was a colorful train with wheels that made real train noise when it moved. She jumped with excitement when she saw it. She wanted to play with it immediately, so she plugged it in and took it for a spin around the backyard. + +Alice was so happy to have a new toy to play with. She enjoyed its regular noises and the fun texture it had. From that day on, whenever Alice was feeling bored, she would take out her train and go on a new adventure in her backyard. +Bob loved to create. Every day he would use his imagination to come up with fun projects. He worked hard and used his hands to make all kinds of things. + +One day Bob made a zip. It was special; it was bright and shiny, and he was proud of it. He showed it to his mom and she gave him a big, proud smile. + +Next, Bob worked to create something special with his zip. He worked hard, but he was tired. He looked at his creation and it was beautiful; it was something he could be proud of. + +Bob smiled as he looked at his projects. He created something special and he was proud of his hard work. +Sam and Meg were best friends. They did everything together. One day, Sam said, "Let’s go for a jog." Meg said, "Yes!" + +So they set off on a jog. The purple sky lit up the world around them. The birds chirped and the river made loud, noisy noises. + +As Sam and Meg were jogging, they got very tired. Sam said, "Let's sit down." But Meg insisted on keeping going. Suddenly, they heard a crash. Meg had tripped and fallen, scratches and bruises all over her body. + +Sam hugged Meg and said, "You should have listened to me." + +The moral of the story? Sometimes it’s best to listen to your friends, even if something looks fun! +Once upon a time there was a car who was very proud. He was always very happy to show off to everyone. + +One day, the car was a bit sad because he was all out of fuel. He did not know what to do. + +Then, his friend brought some fuel for him. They were both very excited. The car's friend helped him put the fuel in and soon enough, it fit perfectly inside! + +The car was so happy and proud. He thanked his friend for the fuel and promised to always use it wisely. From then on, the car drove proudly in the sunny days and starry nights. +One day, a wild dog was walking around a big city. He was alone and very hungry. He stopped a little girl and said, "Hey, can you help me? I'm very hungry and have nowhere to go." The little girl, who was named Sarah, smiled and said, "Of course I can help you. I am going home now and I can supply you with some food." She brought the dog home and gave it some food from her kitchen. + +The dog was so happy and content. He stayed in Sarah's home for a few days until she had to move houses. He was sad to see her go, but he was thankful for the supply of food Sarah had given him. + +The wild dog stayed in the city and continued to search for food. One day he met a kind woman who said, "I can supply you with a home if you would like." The dog found a warm and comfortable place to stay. The wild dog had never been so content and happy. He stayed in the same home for many years. He was never lonely or hungry because the kind woman kept supplying him with food. +Once upon a time, there was a deaf onion named Pat. Pat was so deaf that he couldn't even hear the crickets chirping in the night. One day, Pat decided he would like to go for a rock. + +So Pat gathered up all of his stuff, hopped onto his rock, and set off to explore. He rode for hours and hours, until he had no idea where he was. Suddenly, Pat's rock began to shake. Pat panicked, but he held on tight. + +The shaking got worse and worse. Pat was scared and tried to scream, but all that came out was a whisper. Eventually, the shaking started to slow down until Pat's rock completely stopped. + +Pat looked up and realized he was back where he started. He had gone in a big circle without even noticing. Pat was relieved and decided he had had enough rocking for the day. He got off his rock, picked up his stuff, and went home. Pat was a bit wiser now and would always be careful when rocking from now on. +Once upon a time there was a small boy named John. He was three-years-old and excited to explore the world. One day he ventured to the park to play. + +When he got there he saw a fountain. He wanted to race around it. He ran to his dad and said, "Dad, can I race around the fountain?" + +His dad replied, "No, John, it's silly and you might get hurt. It's too dangerous." + +John was upset, but he didn't want to do anything stupid. So, he decided to find something else to do instead. He ran off to play on the swings. + +At the end of the day, John reflected on his experience. He learned that it is important to listen to his dad's advice and not do anything silly. Being sensible pays off in the end. +Once upon a time there was an otter. He was secure, safe, and ready for an adventure. He got in his car, and he drove away with a feeling of excitement. + +As he was driving, he passed many other animals. A rabbit, a squirrel, and a turtle were all out and about enjoying the nice day. The otter waved to them as he drove by. + +The otter kept on driving until he reached a big lake. Suddenly, he saw his otter friend, Oscar, playing in the water. The otter pulled up and called out excitedly "Oscar! Are you ready to go for a drive?" + +Oscar nodded and scampered towards the car. He hopped in and said "Let's go!" + +And so the two otters drove off, enjoying the sunny day and the view of the lake. They were off for a wonderful, fun adventure. +Once upon a time Joe and Jane met in the woods. Joe smiled at Jane and said, “Will you marry me?†Jane was so glad that she said yes right away! + +They got married in the woods the next day. The woods were full of flowers and birds singing. It was so beautiful! Jane and Joe were very glad. + +They hugged each other and said, “We are glad to be married!†They held hands and danced through the woods as the sun went down. + +Joe and Jane were so happy together – and they lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time, there was a big house. Inside the house, there was a mommy and a 3 year old child named Jack. + +One day, Jack decided to play with the thread he found in the house. He was very excited and started to play with it. + +His mommy said to him, "Jack, what are you doing with the thread?" Jack answered, "I'm playing with it, Mommy!" + +His mommy smiled and decided she would help him make something with it. She said, "Let's make a big blanket for your bed!" + +Jack and his mommy happily worked together and created a beautiful, big blanket. + +Jack was so happy and hugged his mommy. He said, "Thank you, Mommy! This is the best blanket ever!" + +His mommy smiled and hugged him tightly. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet parent. They had a daughter who was very sad. The daughter would weep all the time. The parent asked their daughter, "What is wrong?" But the daughter couldn't say. + +The parent tried to make their daughter feel better. They brought her treats, and played with her. But nothing seemed to make her feel better. + +The parent wanted to understand why their daughter was so sad. So they tried to make her tell them what was wrong. Again and again, they asked her. But the daughter only wept. + +In the end, the parent never found out what was making their daughter so sad. But they still loved her, and showered her with hugs and kisses. They held her in their arms and whispered, "Everything will be OK". And little by little, the daughter stopped weeping. +Once there was a girl called Maisy. She was three years old and she loved her white guitar. Every day she would take it out and park in the park nearby. Maisy would sing and strum on her guitar. One day she went to the park and started strumming her guitar as usual. + +Suddenly, a man appeared and said to her, "That's a nice guitar. Give it to me!" Maisy was scared and said, "No!" But the man snatched the guitar from her and ran away. Maisy started to cry. + +That day, Maisy learnt a valuable lesson: never take her white guitar to the park without an adult. +The bear was curious, but his cage was too small. He wanted to explore beyond the walls of his home, but he was stuck. + +Then one day, he had an idea. He decided he would try to reverse the cage door. + +He jumped onto the door and pushed and pushed. To his delight, it reversed and he was free! + +He ran out of the cage and into the forest. He was so excited - he had never seen the world outside his cage. Everywhere he looked, he saw beautiful things and harmless creatures. He felt so happy. + +But, as the sun went down, a big, dangerous animal appeared. It growled and charged at him. The bear was so scared, he tried to run back to his cage, but it was too late. He was eaten, and the harmless little bear never made it back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to play. + +One day, Sarah was playing in the backyard when she heard a loud noise. She stopped to listen and she heard something yell. She was scared so she ran inside to tell her mom. + +"Mommy, there's something outside that yelled!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "That was just a mouse." + +Sarah was relieved and asked, "Can I see it?" + +Mommy said, "Yes! Just be ready." + +So Sarah went outside, ready to spot the mouse. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find it. Suddenly, the mouse jumped out from its hiding spot! Sarah yelled with excitement and chased after it. She had so much fun trying to catch the mouse! +Once upon a time there was a small girl, and her teacher. The teacher wanted to teach her how to do something special. She handed the girl a small piece. It was a piece of paper. + +The girl looked at the piece of paper and asked, "what's this for?" The teacher smiled and said, "you can use this piece to make something beautiful." + +The little girl was so excited as she got to work. She wanted to surprise her teacher with something beautiful. She carefully coloured the piece of paper, using all kinds of colours. + +Once she was happy with her work, she gave it to the teacher. The teacher loved it and thanked the little girl. But the little girl felt ashamed, because she thought she hadn't done a good enough job. + +The teacher smiled and said, "You don't have to be ashamed. You did a great job! I'm so proud of you." + +The little girl was so happy! She was proud of her work and she knew that her teacher had taught her how to do something special. +Andy was walking in the forest with his mommy and he saw a thin crane. He pointed and said, "Look mommy, a thin crane!" His mommy smiled, and said, "Yes, Andy. That's a crane. It looks very thin." They watched for a little while, but then the crane flew away. + +Andy said, "Mommy, I want to grab it!" His mommy replied, "That's a nice thought, Andy, but we can't grab a crane. Look, there's a pond over there. Let's see what we can find." + +So they went to the pond and saw lots of friendly ducks. Andy was happy and shouted, "I want to grab one!" His mommy said, "Alright, grab one but be gentle!" + +Andy carefully grabbed one of the ducks and hugged it. Then, he gave it a kiss and put it back in the water. He said, "Bye bye, duck!" + +His mommy smiled and said, "Well done, Andy! You were very gentle." Andy smiled too and said, "I liked grabbing the duck." +Once upon a time there was a young girl called Annie. She loved eating jam with her toast every morning. Each day she asked her mum to put more and more jam on her toast, until one day her mum said, "Annie, if you keep eating so much jam, you won't learn anything else!" + +Annie was a bit confused and asked, "What is there to learn?" Her mum replied, "There are so many things to learn. You can learn to read and write, do maths, play music, draw and much more!" Annie was surprised, she never realised before that there were so many things to learn. + +She immediately set to work and started learning how to read and write. She read books and practiced her letters. Soon Annie was learning faster than ever before. She would read books before bed and do her math homework every day. + +As Annie kept learning more every day, she decided to take her learning further and practice drawing. She had been practicing for a few weeks and was getting better every day. One day, when she was showing off a picture to her mum, she exclaimed, "See mum, I've learned so much now, I'm just jam-packed with knowledge!" Her mum beamed with pride and smiled. +One day, Sadie saw a group of people. They looked very unique with their bright and colourful clothes. Sadie wanted to join the group and be one of them. She excitedly ran towards them, but then she heard a loud noise. It was a loud "shut!" noise. Sadie stopped in her tracks and looked around. She saw that the group had shut the door of their house. They were not letting anyone else join them. Sadie sadly walked away, thinking about how unique the group was. +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking in the park. She saw an oak tree that was just starting to bloom. She stopped and smiled. The little girl said to her friend, "That tree is amazing!" + +Her friend agreed. He asked, "What do you think will happen next?" + +The little girl thought for a moment and then said, "I bet it will spring up into the sky!" + +They watched it together. Suddenly, the oak tree began to grow rapidly. It got bigger and bigger until it reached the sky. The little girl and her friend were amazed. They watched the tree reach for the clouds. + +When the tree had finished growing, the little girl said, "That was amazing!" Her friend agreed. Together they watched the tree stretch into the sky. +Once upon a time, there were two little kids named Jack and Lucy. They were always excited to play outside. One day they asked their mom if they could go outside. + +"Yes," said mom, "but remember to stay safe." + +Jack and Lucy started running and jumping in the yard. They were laughing and having so much fun until Jack saw his uncle coming. + +"Hi Uncle!" Jack shouted. + +"Hello Jack and Lucy," Uncle said. "I heard that you two were going to start playing in the yard. Remember to stay safe, okay?" + +Jack and Lucy nodded and ran off. They played safely the whole afternoon and when it was time to come in, they were both very tired. + +At dinner that night, mom asked them what they learned from their uncle. + +Jack smiled and said, "It's important to stay safe and have fun at the same time." + +Mom agreed and smiled back. + +The moral of this story is that having fun is important, but staying safe is even more important. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a thermometer. She wanted to lift it up, but it was too heavy for her. So she asked her dad for help. Her dad was so helpful, he came right away. He grabbed the thermometer and lifted it up. He held it while the girl looked at it. + +She was so happy that her dad was so helpful, so she gave him a big hug. Then they both went outside to play. The girl kept her thermometer in her pocket so she wouldn't forget it. + +They had so much fun together. They ran, jumped, and laughed all day long. At the end of the day, they said goodbye, and the girl thanked her dad again for being so helpful. + +The girl went to bed with a smile on her face and the thermometer in her pocket. She knew that no matter what happened, her dad would always be there to help her lift up her thermometer. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tony. Tony had a microphone he liked to use to sing. He wanted to practice so he could sing perfectly like his mom. + +One day, when Tony was singing with his microphone, his mom heard him and came to his room. Tony saw his mom and felt shy. He tried to pull the microphone away, but his mom said it was ok. + +His mom said, "Tony, don't be afraid to share your voice. Even when you make mistakes, you'll still be perfect." Tony smiled and pulled the microphone back to his lips. + +Tony sang and sang, and felt so proud of what he had accomplished. His mom smiled and gave him a big hug. Tony learned an important lesson that day- practice makes perfect, and it's ok to make mistakes along the way! +Once upon a time there was a man who loved jazz music. He would play it every day on his big record player. Everyone said he made the best jazz music in the whole town. + +One day, the man went to the market. He decided to sell some of his jazz records for money. He looked around for a buyer and found an old man who said he would buy all of the records. + +The old man offered the man a regular price for each record. The man was frustrated. He had worked very hard to make the music and he felt like he was selling his prized jazz records too cheaply. + +He told the old man he couldn’t accept such a regular price. He wanted to get what he deserved for his hard work. The old man smiled and told the man he should always value himself and value his work. + +The man took the wise old man’s advice. He found other buyers and was able to sell his records at a price he deserved. He learned an important lesson that day: it’s important to value yourself and your work and not settle for regular prices. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was called Anna. Each day, Anna went to play in the playground. One day, she went to the playground with her friend. Anna's friend asked "What's your name?" + +Anna proudly replied "My name is Anna!" +Anna then asked her friend to show her how to use the swing. Her friend showed her how to gently push and pull the ropes. Anna liked it so much she asked for another turn. + +After a few more turns, Anna began to feel a bit tired. She had not realised how heavy the swing was. Her friend smiled and said "You have to be strong to use the swing." She then helped Anna down from the swing. Anna thanked her friend and said "That was mild fun!" + +They then decided to try out the slide. Anna screamed with glee as she slid down the slide. Anna and her friend played on the playground for the rest of the day. + +Anna was happy. She felt strong and mild all day! +One summer day, the sky was gloomy. Mary decided to take a walk in the park. She skipped down the path with her little puppy in her arms. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the jungle. + +"What was that?" Mary said. + +Her puppy barked and Mary started to worry. She went closer to the jungle and asked, "Is anyone there?" + +Suddenly, a big lion came out from the bushes! Mary was shocked, so she screamed and ran as fast as she could. But, the lion was too fast. It chased her until it finally caught her and ate her puppy. + +Mary cried and screamed, but it was too late. The lion had already gone and she was all alone. + +The End +It was a bright sunny day. All the birds were singing their songs and scattering around the sky. + +Molly was walking around looking at the birds. She was glad she could watch them fly and listen to their songs. + +Molly clapped her hands and said, "Yay! I'm so glad to see the birds scatter around this way." + +Suddenly, one of the birds flew down and perched on her arm. Molly looked in the bird's eyes and said, "Hi there. Do you want to sing a song with me?" + +The bird hopped up and down and let out a few chirps. + +Molly and the bird sang a song together. They were both glad to be singing. When they finished, the bird flew back up into the sky and scattered away with the other birds. + +Molly waved and said goodbye to her feathered friend, then she continued to wander around, looking for more birds to watch and their songs to hear. +Jill and Jack were best friends. They lived in a small cottage in the countryside. Every day they went looking for adventures. One day, they went walking in the woods. Suddenly, Jack bent down and smiled. He had found something special, a piece of coal. He asked Jill, "What is this?" Jill replied, "It's coal. You can use it to make a fire." Jack was excited. He said, "Let's do it". So they worked together to make a fire. They made a pile of logs and Jill put the coal in the middle. Jack puffed on the coal until they saw the first orange flames. As the fire became bigger and brighter, the children sat in a circle around it. They felt warm and cosy. Jill looked at Jack and smiled. Together they had made a fire. +One Sunday morning Maggie, who was three years old, was feeling very sad. She was sitting in her living room and trying to pick out a toy to play with, but she couldn't find anything that she wanted. She started to weep. + +Maggie's mother noticed her tears and wondered what was wrong. She said to Maggie, "Why are you crying so much? Is something wrong?" + +Maggie sniffled and said, "I didn't have a very good week. Everything was just so messy and I'm very tired." + +Her mom reached over and hugged Maggie. "It's okay, sweetheart," she said. "Last week is over now. You can start fresh this week. Let's clean up this room and make it neat and tidy again. I'm sure you'll feel much better when it's not so messy!" + +So with help from her mom, Maggie picked up all the toys from around the room and put them back in their places. She smiled as she looked around at the tidiness of her room. + +Maggie's mom wiped her daughter's tears away and said, "See? Things don't seem so bad now!" And that was the truth. Maggie still felt tired from the long week, but she was thankful for her loving mom and the end of a messy week. +One day, Sally was walking to the shop with her mom. She noticed the bright sun shining in the sky. When they got to the shop, Sally saw a bright kite in the window. She asked her mom if she could get it. +Her mom said, “Sure, have a look inside!†+ +Sally ran inside with excitement. She picked up the kite and hugged it. “Can I have it, mommy? Please?!†she asked. + +Her mom told her, “Yes, you can have it. Now, let’s go outside to the park and release it!†+ +Sally smiled and quickly grabbed her mom’s hand. They went to the park and Sally couldn’t wait to release her kite. She ran to an open space, unwrapped the kite, and held it firmly. Taking a deep breath, she released it up into the sky. + +The kite flew higher and higher and Sally laughed as it sparkled in the bright sun. She was so proud of her kite flying in the sky! +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and very happy. One day she wanted to go outside and play with her friends. + +But it was raining and there were lots of puddles everywhere. The little girl was scared to get wet so she stayed inside. + +Her mom heard her crying, so she came to her. + +"Don't worry my love. I will help you!" said her mom. "Let's put on your rain boots. And be careful not to slip on the puddles." + +The little girl grinned and put on her rain boots. Now she could go out and play with her friends. + +She found her friends playing a game and laughed. But then someone said something mean to her. She was sad. + +Her mom saw this and came to her. + +"Remember to be careful, but also remember to forgive," said her mom. + +The little girl smiled and hugged her mom. She remembered her mom's words and forgave her friend. Then she went back to play in the puddles with her friends. + +The little girl was happy again, and so was her mom. +Billy was a dependable three year old. He loved to spend time playing outside on sunny days. One day, Billy went outside and saw the sun glowing in the sky. He was very excited and asked his mom, "Can I get a sandwich?" His mom said, "Of course, Billy! Let's go get you one." So the two went inside, and Billy's mom made him a delicious grilled cheese sandwich. Billy enjoyed his sandwich and ran back outside to play. + +He smiled, feeling dependable and happy that he got his sandwich. He kept playing until the sun started to set and it was time for bed. As the sun went down, it glowed brighter in the sky. What a fun day it had been for Billy! +Steve was a humble 3-year-old boy who loved to go to school. He would put on his backpack every morning, kiss his mum goodbye, and head off to school. One day though, he received something special in the mail. He ran back to his mum, holding it tight in his hand. + +"Mum, what is this?" he asked, his eyes wide with amazement. His mum smiled and said, "Let's open it together and see!" Inside the package was a beautiful rocking horse. Steve beamed from ear to ear. + +"Mum, it's the best present ever!" Steve exclaimed, running around the room in excitement. Steve and his mum spent the entire day playing with the rocking horse. + +That's how Steve learned that mail can bring surprises. He was so excited he decided to mail something special to his mum tomorrow morning. +Joey was a nervous little dog. He was always so scared of new things. One day, he saw a bone in the garden and he decided to try and fit it in his mouth. He was so excited that he never noticed his owner, Mrs. Smith, coming up. + +“No, no, Joey!†Mrs. Smith said as she came up behind him. "That bone is too big and it won't fit in your mouth". + +Joey was disappointed but he remembered what Mrs. Smith said and he tried to understand that this bone did not fit in his mouth. But he could not help but feel frustrated. He still wanted that bone so badly! + +Mrs. Smith saw the look of disappointment on Joey's face and she instantly felt bad. She knew just how to make him feel better. + +“Let’s go for a walk†she said. Joey was hesitant but eager at the same time. All of a sudden, he could smell the scent of a bone - a bone that fit perfectly in his mouth! Joey was thrilled and he smiled from ear to ear. Mrs. Smith had found a bone that fit and this was why she asked him to go for a walk! + +Joey’s nervousness was no longer present as he was surrounded by joy. He had found a bone that fit and he was so thankful to Mrs. Smith for understanding! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Mary. Mary liked to play outside in the sunshine and the grass. One day, Mary decided to bury something in the ground. She found a television and put it in the ground. Mary was very happy and filled the hole with dirt. + +The next day, it was very noisy outside. Mary wanted to find out why it was so noisy. She looked around and saw that the television was no longer buried in the ground! It was making a lot of noise. + +Mary was surprised and didn't know what to do. Finally, she decided to put the television back in the ground. She filled the hole with dirt and the noise stopped. + +Mary was happy that the television was buried and she could once again play in the sunshine and the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. She was three years old and was very excited to go the market. When she got there, Emma saw lots of delicious things to eat. There were oranges and apples, fresh vegetables, and a big bowl of strawberries. + +Emma was amazed. She couldn't wait to tell her mom and dad about it. But when she reached her mom and dad, they said it was too tough for her to buy everything. + +So Emma's dad offered her 10 dollars. She was so excited! She rushed back to the market and picked out all the things she wanted. + +When she was done, Emma's mom said she had done a good job at the the market. She was a tough negotiator! Emma was really proud of herself and ran back to her parents with a big smile on her face. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was an eager little girl named Emily. She loved to play and explore her world. One day, while she was day dreaming, Emily noticed something strange - a cube! She was so curious and eager to explore it. + +"What is this?" said Emily as she touched the cube. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That is a cube. It has six sides, and it can be folded in all sorts of ways". Emily beamed. + +Emily knew what she had to do next. She tried a few different folds, but nothing worked. She kept trying and eventually, she successfully folded the cube! She was so proud of herself, and showed it off to her mom. Her mom laughed, and gave Emily a big hug. Emily was so happy that she folded the cube. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was so small and his name was Jack. He had black hair and always wore a big, black hat. + +One day, Jack was walking in the forest and found a tall, black tree. He stopped and looked at it for a long time and then he decided to stand next to it. Suddenly, he heard a noise. He looked up and saw a beautiful black bird. + +The bird flew down to Jack and said, "Hello! Do you want to give me a hug?" Jack said yes and he opened his arms wide. The bird flew in and Jack gave it a big hug. + +The bird was so pleased that it stayed for a few minutes and thanked Jack for the hug before flying away. Jack smiled and waved goodbye. + +He looked up at the black tree and said, "Thank you for watching me." Then he took off his black hat and stood there for a while in silence, thinking about that wonderful hug. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful rainbow in the sky. Every day, the sun and the rain collected together to make the most regular of rainbows in the sky. + +One day, a little boy was walking around and he saw the rainbow. He wanted to collect the rainbow in a jar so he could take it with him. + +He asked his Mom if he could please collect the rainbow in a jar. His Mom said, "No, you can't collect it, it's too big and too beautiful." + +But the little boy still really wanted to collect the rainbow. So he took some of his Dad's tools and set to work trying to get it down. + +He worked hard, but eventually the rainbow came down and he put it in the jar. He felt so happy, but then the sky got really mad. Lots of lightning and thunder filled the skies and the little boy knew he had made a mistake. + +Grounds shook and the sky rained very hard. The jar broke and the rainbow disappeared, leaving the little boy feeling sad. +One day, Mommy and Dad were in the kitchen making dinner. Johnny wanted to help, but he was only 3 years old. He watched his parents carefully as they worked. + +Mommy lifted a metal pot from the fire on the stove. "Be careful, Johnny" she said. "Don't touch the pot, it's hot." + +Johnny's eyes widened. "What's hot?" He asked. + +Mommy smiled and said "Hot means it will burn your fingers if you touch it". + +Johnny nodded. He knew that his Mommy was right. He was old enough now to be very careful. He was also determined to show his parents he could help in the kitchen. + +Mommy said "We need something flexible. Can you help find something flexible?". + +Johnny looked around and found a big red spoon. He showed it to Mommy and she gave him a hug. "Good job! That's perfect" she said. Johnny smiled as he handed his parents the spoon. + +Mommy and Dad both praised Johnny for being so helpful. He was so proud and excited! Johnny remembered to always be careful, and he helped Mommy and Dad in the kitchen many more times after that. +Once upon a time, there lived an old lady in a small village. She lived alone and was very sad. One day, she decided to take a walk. + +As she walked, she noticed a crack in the path. She peered down the crack and saw a shiny red stone with a pattern of stars. She thought it was beautiful, so she carefully picked it up. + +Suddenly, a deep voice shouted at her. It was a scary old witch. She yelled at the old lady, telling her to put the stone back. But the old lady was so scared, she didn't want to move. + +The witch comforted her, ordering her to put the stone back. Terrified, the old lady slowly obeyed. + +When she finished, the witch disappeared. The old lady was so sad that she had to give up the beautiful stone. All she could do was cry. + +The old lady never went back to that path again. +Once there was a boy called John. He was a very curious three year old who loved to explore and play. One day, while exploring in the garden, John saw a large needle lying on the ground. He knew he was not supposed to touch it but it looked so interesting that he wanted to play with it. + +John picked the needle up and started running around the garden with it, giggling and smiling. Suddenly, he heard his mum's voice from the house. + +"John, come back inside, it's too dangerous for you to be playing with the needle," she shouted. + +John quickly put the needle back on the ground. He knew that his mum was right and he didn't want to get into trouble. He did think it was unfair, though, that grown ups always got to decide what he could play with. + +John said goodbye to the needle and ran back inside the house. He decided that he could never understand grown ups, but the large needle was very cool and he needed to find something else to play with. +One day, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a boat and loved to play with it in the river. She loved to sing too. + +One day, Lucy was taking her boat to the river when she heard a loud sound. She stopped and listened. It was the sound of singing! + +"Maybe someone is having fun," thought Lucy. She followed the sound and came across a large bird. + +"What are you singing about?" asked Lucy. + +"I'm singing about my boat!" said the bird. + +Lucy couldn't believe her eyes. The bird had a boat too! It was so loud, Lucy couldn't help but sing along. + +They both sang and played all day long, enjoying the sunny weather and cool river. It was the best day ever. +One day, a young girl named Grace was walking in the forest. Then, she suddenly stopped. What caught her eye was a large puddle. It was a big and green. Grace wanted to supply some water to her thirsty friends. She excitedly ran towards it but, when she reached it she was surprised to find that it was already full of water! + +Grace's friend, Rachel, came over to see the puddle too. But she wasn't happy to see it. + +Rachel said "Grace, don't supply any water here, this puddle belongs to the frogs and they need it to stay alive! + +"But they can't possibly drink all of this water," Grace said. + +Rachel shook her head. "No, but they can get it from other places. We need to be sure that we don't take away the little water the frogs have." + +Grace reluctantly stepped away from the puddle. She knew that it wasn't fair to take away the green puddle from the frogs. She would try to supply them water from somewhere else. +Once upon a time there was a Mommy and a Baby. Baby was only three years old and wanted something to do. + +Mommy said, “Baby, I want to send something special in the mail. Would you help me?†+ +Baby saw a big container of powder. + +“What’s that?†asked Baby. + +“That’s powder. I need to put it in the envelope and send it,†said Mommy. + +Baby started to help. She put the powder in the envelope and sealed it up. The postal worker said it was ready to go. + +Mommy gave Baby a hug and said, “Good job! Now it will be off to its special place.†+ +Baby felt happy and normal. She saw that sending things in the mail was an adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a mill placed atop a hill. Standing alone, it's tall and graceful silhouette overlooked the lush green land around it. + +Rudi was a little lamb who lived nearby and he was curious about the mill. One day he decided to take a closer look. He skipped merrily around the mill, admiring its majestic beauty as he went. + +When he reached the front, Rudi stopped and peered into the windows. He saw a miller hard at work grinding the grains into flour. + +"What are you doing?" Rudi shouted out loud. + +Startled, the miller turned and saw Rudi watching. + +"I'm turning the grains into flour. That's what I do." + +Rudi nodded and skipped away. He had a better understanding of the mill and its purpose. + +But as time passed, the mill began to rot. Rudi was sad to see it go, but he was also grateful for the graceful silhouette it had for so long. +Once upon a time there was a baby rabbit. He was hoppin' around in the forest, looking for something tasty to eat. But then he got stuck! He was stuck in a big muddy muddy hole and he couldn't get out. + +Just then, he heard a shout. It was a big rabbit! "Help! Help!" shouted the little rabbit. + +The big rabbit quickly hopped over. He was very alert and could see the little rabbit was in danger. "I'll come and rescue you!" he said. + +The big rabbit grabbed the little rabbit and carefully carried him to safety. He wiped off the mud and wrapped the little rabbit up in his big warm bathrobe. + +The big rabbit smiled. "You're safe now!" he said. The little rabbit hopped off, happy and grateful for his big friend's help. +Once upon a time there was a gifted little bear. He was very excited and he wanted to travel. He loved to explore new places and discover what the world had to offer. So, one day, he decided to go and explore the forest nearby. + +He set off, but it was a long journey and he soon got very tired. His feet hurt and his energy was gone. At that moment, he saw a beautiful medal laying on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it - it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He felt so happy and inspired to keep going, he put the medal in his pocket and kept walking. + +Finally, he arrived at the edge of the forest. He had made it! He was very proud of himself and held the medal tightly in his hands. He realized that it hadn't been the medal that had kept him going, it was his own determination and hard work. + +The little bear learnt that when you travel and face new challenges, you should never forget the power of persistence and hard work. He was so proud of what he had achieved and was so grateful for the gift of determination that he had been given. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Billy. He was so curious and adventurous, he decided to venture out of the house and into the big forest. + +He explored for a long time and met many interesting creatures. Then he encountered a note stuck to a tree. Billy was so excited to read it, he couldn't believe what it said. The note warned him that the forest was very dangerous and that he must leave immediately. + +Billy felt a bit scared, but he decided to ignore the note and instead continued exploring. Suddenly, he heard noises coming from the dark depths of the forest. He was so scared that he ran as fast as he could, but he was too late. The noise he heard was a group of wild animals that were chasing after him. + +Billy was so terrified he could not move. But he soon realised the danger he was in and quickly decided to climb up a tree. He managed to make it to the top and he thought he was safe. + +But Billy was wrong. The wild animals were too strong and they quickly pulled him off the tree. Billy never made it back home. + +It was a painful lesson that Billy learnt that day. He should have listened to the note and left immediately. +A bunny named Bobby was out walking in the world one day. He saw a broken robot sitting in the corner and he wanted to repair it. He asked a fox named Frank if could help. + +"Yes!" said Frank. "Let's try!" + +Bobby and Frank started working on the robot together. All of a sudden, the robot began to beep and move and they were so surprised. + +Then, they both got embarrassed. + +"We did a great job repairing it," said Frank. + +"Let's tell everyone what we did," Bobby said. + +So they both ran around showing everyone the robot they repaired. Everyone was so impressed with the job they did. Bobby and Frank were so proud. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a 3 year old girl named Millie. She was playing with her doll when she noticed the stand in the corner of the room. The stand was tall and had lots of toys on it. + +Millie asked her mom, "Can I play with the stand toys?" + +But her mom said, "No, Millie. Those toys don't belong to you. You need to play with something else." + +Millie was sad. She tried to find another toy to play with, but everything seemed so boring. She didn't want to play with anything else. + +So Millie asked her mom again, "Can I please play with the stand toys?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, Millie. You can play with the toys on the stand. Just make sure you put them back when you're done!" + +Millie was so excited! She went to the stand and started playing with all the fun toys. She smiled and laughed and had so much fun! + +From then on, Millie knew that if she asked nicely, she could always play with the toys on the stand. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to stay up late at night. She wasn't allowed to do this, but she was very mischievous and didn't like to obey her parents. + +One night, her mother put a letter on her bed. It had a pretty picture and the girl wanted to read it straight away. She opened the envelope and inside was a very special letter from the fairy queen! The letter said that the fairy queen was coming over to the girl's house the next day and she was worried about how the girl would behave. + +The girl was so excited that night, she didn't want to go to bed! She wanted to stay awake and wait for the fairy queen. Eventually, her parents managed to get her to sleep, but in the morning she was so excited that she could hardly wait. + +When the fairy queen finally arrived, the girl was overly polite and kindly welcomed the queen into their home. She made sure to say please and thank you and asked her questions politely. The fairy queen was so impressed with the young girl's behaviour that she decided to give her a special present. + +The present was a pretty crystal that she could proudly display in her bedroom. From that moment onwards, the little girl remembered to behave, no matter when or where she was. She even got to put up the pretty letter from the fairy queen on her bedroom wall as a reminder to always obey! +One day, Tom went to the park with his mum. He loved playing in the park and looked to have some fun. He ran around and saw the tall grass, so he decided to grab some of it. It was difficult to get, so Tom had to work hard to get it. + +Tom's mum said, "Tom! Stop grabbing the grass. It's very difficult to take it out and you'll hurt yourself." + +But Tom ignored his mum and kept trying to grab the grass. He kept pulling, but it was too difficult for him to get. Finally, after a long struggle, the grass started to come out. Unfortunately, as the grass left the ground, Tom lost his balance and fell over. + +Tom started crying and his mum was very worried about him. She quickly ran over, picked him up and saw that he had hurt his arm. It looked like it was broken. + +Mum said, "I told you it was too difficult for you to grab the grass, but you still tried it. Now see what happened!" +Once upon a time there lived a wealthy family in a big house near a pond. The family was very organized and liked to make sure everything was clean and tidy. One day, the youngest member of the family, a 3 year old, was playing near the pond when he saw something shiny glimmering in the water. He peered over the edge of the pond and shouted out to his parents. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" cried the 3 year old child. + +His mom kneeled down beside him and said "What is it, sweetie?" + +"A shiny thing in the pond!" said the child. + +The mom looked in the pond and saw a beautiful necklace. "That's a treasure!" she exclaimed. + +The mother and son carefully organized the necklace and brought it home. They put it in a special box and enjoyed how beautiful it was. From that day on, the family always kept a close eye on the pond, hoping to find more treasure. They were a very wealthy family who loved to organize things. +Once upon a time there was a generous man. Every day he would order a penny from the store and give it to a lucky person. One day, a 3 year old boy was the lucky recipient. + +The man handed the penny to the 3 year old and said, "This penny is for you! I hope it makes you very happy!" + +The little boy was so happy to receive the special penny. He thanked the generous man and held the penny in his little hand. + +The man smiled and said, "I'm glad you're happy. Remember, you can use this penny to buy something from the store!" + +The little boy thanked him again and ran off to the store. He couldn't wait to spend his penny on whatever he wanted! +Once there was a big cat named Sammy. Sammy was always friendly and loved to play with others. One day, Sammy was playing but he got a bit too rough and accidentally hurt his friend. Sammy was very sorry and wanted to make it right. Sammy’s friend was very sad and did not want to forgive him. + +Sammy thought of something special he could do to show he was sorry. He went and found a big comb, and gently used it to brush his friend’s fur. His friend felt much better after that and was ready to forgive Sammy. They both hugged each other and Sammy promised never to hurt his friend again. + +And that’s how Sammy learned about the importance of forgiveness. +Little Tom and his mom were walking down the street one day. Tom had been a very persistent and eager boy all day, so his mom decided a special surprise was in order. + +"What do you want, little Tom?" She asked. + +Tom didn't think twice and immediately demanded a special package from the store up ahead. His mom knew what he was hoping for and she couldn't resist giving in. + +"Just let me buy it for you. I promise you will like it," she said with twinkling eyes. + +Tom smiled excitedly, but his persistence pushed him a little further. + +"What's in the package?" He asked. + +His mom didn't answer, instead she said, "You'll see when I give it to you." + +Tom was left guessing, but he was too excited to be mad. When his mom handed him the package he was overwhelmed with joy and he quickly tore it open to see what was inside. + +It was a beautiful toy car! Tom knew exactly what he had been asking for, and he couldn't thank his mom enough. He was so happy, and he decided that being persistent definitely paid off. +Sally and Jack were running around in the park. They were having so much fun. Suddenly, Sally felt something under her feet. It was her shoe! Sally had lost her shoe and started to panic. She was very worried and didn't know what to do. + +Jack noticed that Sally was panicking and he had an idea. He told Sally that they should look around the park to see if they could find her shoe. So they started to look. They looked around the trees and bushes, but they still couldn't find it. + +But then, Jack spotted something. It was a clear shoe! He shouted to Sally that he had found it and she felt so happy. She quickly put on the shoe, and they continued their fun in the park. +Once upon a time there was a bear who wanted to design something special. She thought and thought, trying to decide what it should be. Finally, she decided that it should be a shelter for when it rains and the weather is bad. She worked hard on her design and, when she was done, she was so proud! + +The bear put her shelter in the woods so she could use it anytime it rained. Sure enough, one day it began to rain. She quickly remembered her important shelter and ran to it as fast as she could. When she arrived, she was so happy to see that the shelter worked perfectly! + +The rain came down, but the bear was safe and dry inside her shelter. She spent her day happily, dancing and singing and having a great time! She was so glad she took the time to design an important shelter. The bear was no longer scared of the rain and could enjoy the rainstorms! +John loved to visit the park. It was his favorite place to go. So, one day he asked his mom if he could go to the park. But his mom said no, the park was too far away and she was too busy. John was so sad. He slumped his shoulders and shrugged. + +The next day, after breakfast, John asked again if he could visit the park. His mom sighed and said no. She said it was a hard day and she had lots of things to do. John was very disappointed. He slumped his shoulders and shrugged. + +But then his mom smiled and said she would take him to the park after she was finished with her work. John was overjoyed! He smiled, ran around the room and even gave his mom a hug. + +John and his mom had lots of fun at the park. John was so thankful his mom was able to take him. He was glad he was able to visit the park after all. +One day, there was a cute little dog at the park. It was so small and fluffy, and it had a blue ribbon tied around its neck. All the kids wanted to pet it, so the dog's mother decided to print a newspaper. + +The newspaper had the cutest picture of the dog and it said, “Come and meet my pup!†Everyone was so excited to read the newspaper, they couldn't wait to meet the pup in person. + +On the day of the park gathering, the pup was the star of the show. All the kids crowded around the pup to pet its fur and take pictures. It was a lot of fun and the pup was so happy. + +At the end of the day, everybody was tired and smiling, but the pup looked tired too. So, the pup's mom put the newspaper back in her bag and took her pup home for a nice, long nap. +It was a sunny day, and Sarah and her mom were in their backyard playing. Sarah saw a little bird hopping around and said, "Mommy, what's that?" Her mom replied, "It's a deaf bird, Sarah. It can't hear." Sarah felt sad for the bird, and she wanted to help it. She gently picked it up and brought it close to her chest. She whispered in its ear, trying to comfort it. + +The bird gradually stopped shaking and looked around in amazement. It seemed enchanted by the beauty of the backyard, with its lush green grass and colorful flowers. + +Suddenly, the bird flew away! Sarah waved goodbye, but felt sad to see it go. But then she remembered that she had comforted the bird, and she felt happy that she had helped it. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Tom and Joe. They were playing with their toys, when Tom had a good idea. + +"Let's make our toys nice and tidy so we can show mom!" Tom said. + +Joe liked the idea and the two of them spent some time finding a spot for every toy. Finally, their room was very tidy. + +"Let's show mom!" Tom said with a smile. They ran to the kitchen and showed their mom how tidy their room was. + +Mom was very happy. + +"That's great! Your room looks so nice and tidy. To reward you both, let's have a special treat - a special meal!" + +Tom and Joe were very excited. They urged mom to get the meal ready right away! + +Mom made them the special meal. They enjoyed it and thanked mom. + +At the end of the day, Tom and Joe were very happy with the special meal and the time they spent making their room tidy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She loved to watch films and today she was watching her favorite movie, Cars. As she was sitting and watching, she got thirsty and wanted something to drink. + +Molly's mom asked, "Molly, would you like something to drink?" +Molly replied, "Yes please!" + +Molly's mom brought her a big black cup. Molly was so excited and said, "What do I drink from this?" +Molly's mom said, "It's a special cup, and it holds a special drink. Let's try it!" + +Molly took a sip of the drink. It was so yummy! Molly was in love! "Can we watch my film now?" she asked. +Molly's mom smiled, "Yes, let's enjoy it together!" + +They spent the rest of the day watching films, drinking their special black cup, and having lots of fun! Molly was the happiest she had ever been. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Luke and David. They were always up for an adventure. One sunny day, they decided to go out and explore the world. + +Luke said to David, "Let's go and find something special!" + +They walked and walked until they came across a big field. They both saw a beautiful white dove. Luke was so excited, he said, "Let's try and catch it!" They both started walking slowly towards the dove, but the dove kept flying away. David suggested, "Maybe if we both part, it will be easier to catch it!" + +So, Luke and David parted, and slowly the dove flew towards Luke. He was so lucky to catch it! + +Luke and David had learned an important lesson that day. Sometimes, it's better to work together, instead of apart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go to the other side of the river, but she couldn't get there because there was no bridge. She was very sad, but she started to look for things to build a bridge with. + +She picked up some stones, some sticks and some grass and started to build the bridge. It wasn't easy, but she kept trying. Her mom saw what she was doing and came to help. She encouraged the little girl to keep going, no matter how hard it was. + +Finally, the bridge was finished. It wasn't very strong, but it was enough for the little girl to cross. She was so excited, and she ran across the bridge to the other side of the river. + +The mom was very proud of her little girl. She had helped her daughter make something successful. Even though the bridge wasn't perfect, it had done the job. The mom smiled and hugged the little girl to encourage her. +John was very excited to spend the day in the park. He loved to explore the outdoors and always made sure to stay close to his mom. His mom took her time and reminded him to be gentle with the animals and plants. + +During their walk, John came across a tire that was wedged between two trees. He asked his mom what it was and couldn't believe his eyes when he heard her say it was a tire swing. She told him he could play with it and reminded him to be careful. + +John was delighted and he thrust himself into the tire with a gentle hop. He spun and giggle and although his mom supported the side, she was worried it may still come loose. His mom tossed a nearby branch high into the air and asked him what he thought it was. + +John was unsure, but he was certain it would be fun. She guided him to the branch and told him to hold on. He gasped in amazement as his mom pushed him gently and they started to sway in the tire. She suggested they name it the tire swing reminding him that it was a gentle place to play. + +John was so happy to have his own tire swing for the day and he thanked his mom for the surprise. As he spun and felt the gentle breeze, nothing else mattered but the joyful moment he was sharing with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a famous lady. She liked to cook. Every day, she cooked yummy food for her friends and family. They all loved it and said it was the best food they ever ate! + +One day, the lady cooked something extra special. She cooked a big pot of vegetable stew. Everyone was so excited to try it and it smelled so delicious. The lady served the stew to her family and everyone loved it. + +The famous lady had cooked the best stew ever! Everyone kept asking her for the recipe. She kept it a secret, so no one else could cook it like she did. Everyone wanted to know the secret ingredients, but they never found out. + +The end. +One day, a thick rabbit hopped into a meadow and stopped to stare at the bright blue sky. He was so still that a curious little girl came over to see what he was doing. The girl smiled and held up her hand. The rabbit hopped closer and sniffed her fingers. The girl giggled and the rabbit sat down on the grass and continued to stare up at the sky. + +Suddenly, an owl came out of the trees and flew down to the meadow. He stared at the rabbit and the girl with bright eyes. The rabbit hopped to the side, but the girl just laughed! The owl flapped its wings and flew away. + +The rabbit and the little girl stayed in the meadow for a while longer. The rabbit stared around the meadow and the girl ran around, chasing butterflies. The day went by quickly, and they both said goodbye to each other. + +The rabbit hopped back into the forest, still staring at the sky. He was happy to be back in the thick forest he called home. +Once there was a little girl named Lisa. Every morning Lisa would put on her makeup and get ready for school. She knew it wasn't normal for someone to put makeup on at such a young age, but it made her happy. + +One day, Lisa decided she wanted to put her makeup on and hang from the monkey bars at recess. She was very excited. When recess came, she began to hang from the bars. All of a sudden her makeup jar fell and broke! All her makeup was ruined. + +Lisa started to cry. Her friends came running over and asked what was wrong. She told them what had happened. A mean girl stepped in and said, "Why were you wearing makeup anyways? That's not normal!" + +The other kids started to laugh, and Lisa ran away feeling embarrassed and sad. The other kids were not very nice. Lisa never hung from the monkey bars again. +John had a yellow duck that he loved very much. He took it everywhere and it was his best friend. One day, John accidently left his duck in the bath. He forgot about it and went outside to play. By the time he remembered, the yellow duck was soaking wet. + +John was so sad when he found it. He tried to dry it with a towel, but it was no use. He shook his head and said: + +"My yellow duck is so sad." + +John looked around the bathroom and saw the hairdryer. He got it and turned it on high, aiming it at the duck. + +"This will make you feel better," he said. + +The warm air from the hairdryer dried the yellow duck, and it started to feel happy again. John hugged it tightly and said: + +"I'm so glad you're happy!" +Once upon a time, there was a nice tray. It was filled with delicious food, and it was ready to be eaten. + +The nice tray sat on the table, until somebody came by and started to stir it. The stirring was slow, and careful. + +The nice tray had a lot of food mixed together, and it was getting mixed all around. The stirring continued until the food in the tray was all mixed properly. + +When the stirring finally stopped, the nice tray gave off a delicious smell. Everybody smelt it and knew it was time to eat. + +The nice tray was taken over to the dining table, and all the food inside was eaten up quickly. Everyone agreed that the nice tray of food tasted delicious. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Peter. Peter wanted to explore the swamp, so he packed his bag and put on his shoes. He was very brave and all ready to go. + +When he got to the swamp, he was so excited. He started running through the tall, green grass and watching the big, yellow birds fly. Suddenly he heard a loud laugh coming from the swamp. + +Peter was a bit scared at first but then he decided to be brave and find out who it was. He walked slowly, following the sound of the laughter. After a while, he saw a big, green frog sitting in the grass. + +The frog said to Peter, "Come join me. The swamp is so much fun!" Peter was shy, but the frog was very persistent, so he crept a little closer. + +Pretty soon, Peter was having lots of fun splashing in the mud and laughing with the frog. They became the best of friends and enjoyed spending time together in the swamp. +One night, a girl had a nightmare. She was very frightened and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she heard a voice in her dream. It said "Come and visit me!" The girl felt so scared, but she wanted to see who the voice belonged to. So, she visited the voice and discovered that it belonged to a friend. He explained that he had come to help her feel better and he gave her a hug. His hug was so warm and comforting that the girl felt better and all her fear disappeared. When morning came, the girl realized that she had just visited her friend in her dream. She was happy, as she knew that she was not alone in her nightmare. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was only 3-years-old and very curious. One day, she saw the police. She wondered why they were there, so she asked her mom what they were doing. + +Her mom said, "The police are here to teach us how to be safe." Lily was excited and wanted to learn. + +The police taught them about strangers and how to stay away from them. They also taught that it was important to listen to mom and dad and to never do anything dangerous. + +Lily was having a lot of fun, but then the police got very serious. They warned them about not playing with matches or riding their bicycles without permission. Lily thought it was all very serious and tried to remember it all. + +After the lesson, Lily felt happy. She knew that the police were there to help keep everyone safe. She was proud that she was learning how to be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a guard. He was watching over a castle and was very serious about his job. + +One day, the guard noticed two children playing near the castle. He yelled for them to stay away and tried to tie them up. But, the children ran away and the guard couldn't catch them. + +The guard was frustrated. He stayed at the castle all night and kept looking for the children. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't find them. + +The next day, the guard brought a rope just in case the children came back. He tied it around the castle walls and waited, hoping that this time he would catch the children. But, they never came back and the guard went home feeling frustrated. +One morning, a little girl was feeling sad. She wanted to go to the park, so she asked her mom if she could. Her mom said "yes", so she got her shoes, her hat and a big smile. She ran to the park, with the sun shining bright. + +At the park, she saw a big tree and lots of flowers. She saw a big slide and went running to it. She climbed up the ladder and went fast and far down the slide. She laughed and laughed and laughed. + +After a while, the little girl got tired, so she went over to the swings. She pushed them as high as she could and felt very happy. After swinging for a while, she said goodbye to the park and went back home with her mom. She was so glad she'd gone to the park that morning. +Once upon a time, a beautiful prince was locked in a tall black tower. He dreamed of leaving and seeing the world, but the tower was too high for him to jump and there was no way for him to climb down. He was very sad. + +One day, a magical key appeared before the prince. It was silver and glittered like the stars. He knew what it was for – it could unlock the door and set him free! The prince held the key tight, and with a mighty tug he unlocked the door. + +The prince stepped out of the tall black tower, and ran away into the forest. As he went, he looked up at the stars glinting in the night sky. He was happy and free, and he never wanted to go back to the tower again. +Once upon a time, there lived a penguin. He lived by the sea and loved to play. He loved to throw stones in the ocean, but one day something strange happened. The penguin saw a huge ship sailing in the distance. He became scared because he didn't know what it was. + +The ship got closer and the penguin realized it belonged to a very ignorant person. The person wanted to take the water from the ocean, which would prevent the penguin from playing with the stones! The penguin was very unhappy about this, so he decided to do something about it. + +He used all his strength and courage to jump onto the ship and make a lot of noise. The ignorant person was so shocked that he quickly sailed away. The penguin was left alone again and could carry on playing with the stones. He was happy that he was able to prevent the ship from taking the water! +Once upon a time, there was a strong bird named Jay. He was a brave bird who loved flying high in the sky. + +One day Jay was flying and he saw a pretty flower below. He swooped down and landed on the flower. He smiled as he looked at it. + +Suddenly, a bigger bird came out of the bush. He was a mean bird. He wanted Jay to leave the flower alone. Jay didn't want to leave, so he stayed there. + +The naughty bird said, "Go away!" But Jay wouldn't move. He just sighed and stood his ground. + +The mean bird said, "I'm the boss here. You must leave now or else I'll hurt you!" Jay opened his wings wide and let out a loud scream. + +The bigger bird looked at Jay and saw how strong he was. He was scared of this tiny but mighty bird. So he backed away and flew away. + +Jay took a deep breath and looked up. He was glad to be safe. He looked back at the pretty flower and smiled. He was so strong! +Once there was a green frog named Hop-Along. Hop-Along liked to explore the world and meet new friends. One day, he was catching some flies near a pond when he noticed a big turtle. + +"Good morning, Turtle!" said Hop-Along. + +"Good morning, Frog," said the turtle. "I'm doing something special today. I'm trying to reverse my memories!" + +"Reverse?" said Hop-Along. + +"Yes," said the turtle. "It means to think back to things from a long time ago. We can remember how things used to be." + +The two crawling friends talked for a while about memories and how things used to be. Finally, Turtle said goodbye and left to his pond. Hop-Along watched him go. He thought deeply about what the turtle had said. + +The moral of the story: Memories can be reversed like turning back the hands of a clock. Thinking about the past can be a reminder to do our best in the present and make sure that our future will be brighter. +Once upon a time there was a beautiful little girl who had a very special eye. The eye was as round as the moon and it shined bright in the night. People called it her "star eye". + +One day, the little girl decided it was time to go and explore a new world. As she went further and further, it got darker and darker. She became scared and the air felt strange. + +When she looked ahead, the little girl saw a terrible tree. It seemed to have no leaves and no life. But then something happened. Suddenly the tree began to bloom and it was even more beautiful than before! + +The little girl got close and noticed there was something different about the tree. She touched it and realized that it was growing a star eye! + +The little girl gasped. She had seen many wonderful things, but never anything like this. She knew that this tree had a magical power and she was determined to find out what it was. + +As she opened her own star eye, the little girl was suddenly surrounded by a beautiful and sparkling light.She knew that this tree was going to show her something amazing. +Once upon a time there was a chubby elephant who lived in a big, green forest. One day, he was eating some of his favourite juicy leaves when a bright lightning lit up the sky. The elephant jumped in fright, and started to shrink. He kept getting smaller and smaller until he was only the size of a tiny mouse. + +The poor elephant was scared, and he didn't know what to do. He wanted to go home, but he was too small for the other animals to see him. He tried to shout for help, but his voice was too quiet. + +When the sun came up, the elephant was still tiny. He had to climb a tall tree to try and find his way back home. But the elephant was too tired and too small, and he couldn't climb the tree. He was too chubby! He eventually gave up, and he was never seen again in the forest. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Jim and Ben. They lived in different parts of the nation, so they decided to meet up in a flexible spot in the middle. + +On the day of the meet-up, Ben arrived first and waited patiently for a while. Suddenly, Jim arrived with a great big hug for Ben. Both were so excited to finally see each other! + +Jim said, “Let’s go explore this nation together!†+ +Ben replied, “Yes! Let’s have an adventure! We can be flexible and make it fun!†+ +So, the two best friends spent the day exploring and having lots of fun. They even made a few new friends along the way. + +By the end of the day, Jim and Ben were both happy they had been flexible and taken a chance to meet up. After all, it was the best day ever! +Once there was a little girl who loved spots. Every day she would go outside and find different spots, big ones and small. + +One day it was very wet outside, so the little girl decided to sort her spots inside. She carefully laid all her spots out on the floor and started to sort them. She found the biggest spots first and put them in a pile. Then she found the little spots and put them into a different pile. + +When she was finished, she had lots of neat piles of spots. After that, she put all her spots away. She was so proud of her sorting work. + +The little girl went back outside and she discovered lots of new wet spots. She ran over to them and smiled. What fun! She was so happy to sort and discover even more spots! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved colors and she loved to paint. One day when Sally was painting, she made something special - she made a monster! + +The monster was huge and scary. It was green with big eyes, and lots of teeth. The monster was so scary that Sally started to run away. + +But then something strange happened - the monster started to paint too! The monster painted a beautiful rainbow in the sky. Sally stopped and smiled. + +The monster was not so scary after all. The monster was Sally's friend now! They kept painting together, and they both had lots of fun. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to paint. Every day she asked her mom if she could paint. Today was no different. + +"Mom, can I paint?" the little girl asked, excitedly. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, let's go outside and paint something fun!" + +So they grabbed their art supplies and went outside. The sun was shining and the little girl was filled with excitement. + +The little girl started to paint a big picture of the sunshine. She used all kinds of bright and happy colors. She painted yellow, orange and red. + +When she had finished, she stepped back and smiled. "I love it," she said. + +Her mom gave her a big hug and said, "You did a wonderful job. This painting will look so nice in our garden." + +The little girl was so happy she could barely contain herself. She was filled with joy and happiness. + +"Thank you, Mom," she said excitedly. Then she danced around in the sunshine, happy to have made something so beautiful. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was very selfish. Everywhere he went, he would take whatever he wanted. + +One day, he saw an old man trying to cross the street. Without a word, the boy passed the man, pushing him to the side. The old man was so surprised! + +The boy got across the street but then he heard a voice. It was the voice of the old man. He said to the boy, "helping people is better than being selfish!" +The boy then understood what he had done was wrong. He felt so sorry for the old man and decided to help him cross the street. + +The old man was very thankful. From that day on, the boy chose to be kind and thought carefully before acting selfishly. +The little girl wanted a hat. She asked her mom and dad, but they did not have any. They both urged her to look around the house. As she looked, she was disappointed. She could not find a hat. She went to ask her dependable big brother for help. He went to his room and came back with a bright pink hat. She was so happy and put it on right away. Her brother had urged her to take care of it. She promised and ran out of the house with the hat on, to show all of her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a pale rubber duck. It had wings, a long beak and a feathery tail. + +One day, the duck got tired, so it decided to rest. It found a comfortable spot near a pond and lay down in the sun. + +Suddenly, a frog hopped over and said, "Hello! What are you doing?" + +The rubber duck looked up and replied, "I'm resting. Can you join me?" The frog said yes, and they both rested together in the sun. + +After a while, the rubber duck said goodbye, stretched its wings, and flew away. The frog waved goodbye and watched as it disappeared over the horizon. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. He was very hungry and wanted to eat something. So he decided to visit his uncle's house. + +When he went to his uncle's house, he knocked on the door. Suddenly, he heard a voice from inside saying: "come in, come in". He opened the door and saw his uncle eating dinner. His uncle asked him to sit and have dinner with him. + +Tim wanted to eat dinner, but he remembered that it was not polite to start eating without asking. So he paused for a moment before he was about to eat and asked his uncle: "May I have dinner?". + +His uncle smiled and said: "Yes of course, eat and enjoy it". + +Tim was happy that he remembered to ask for permission before eating. From this story, we learn that it is important to be polite and to always ask for permission before doing something. +Once there was a good boy who liked to pass things. One day he found a ball and he wanted to pass it to his friend. He pushed it with his hands and the ball rolled away. He ran after it and passed it to his friend. They both laughed and smiled. Next, the good boy passed a stick from one hand to the other. He enjoyed passing things around and soon it was time to go home. The boy kept passing things as he went and soon he was home safe and sound. He said goodbye to all his friends and promised to pass things to them once again soon. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She loved playing with her aunt. Her aunt had a lot of toys and games that Anna liked to play. + +One day Aunt had to go away and she left Anna with her mom. Anna was worried. She kept asking her mom when Aunt would be back. + +But then Mom had an idea. She found a picture of Aunt and gave it to Anna. Every day Anna looked at the picture and it reminded her of Aunt. + +When Aunt came back, Anna was so happy! Anna and her aunt played all day. Anna never felt worried anymore because the picture of Aunt was always there to remind her of the fun she had with Aunt when she was away. +Once upon a time, there was a dancer named Jazz. Jazz was very flexible, so she could do amazing moves and tricks. She wanted to finish her dance and show it to everyone. + +One day, Jazz had a big idea: what if she danced to some lively and fun music? She went to find some jazz music and played it out loud. Jazz started to move her body to the music, spinning and twirling around the room. + +When Jazz finished her dance, everyone was amazed by how flexible she was. They clapped and cheered, and they all wanted Jazz to dance again. Jazz knew that she had found something special with her jazz music and her dance. And she would always finish her dance with a twirl. +Frank and his mom had a special day planned. They were going to go to the store and buy a new piano. Frank was very curious to see what it would look like. + +When they arrived at the store, they saw the piano. It was shiny and had lots of black and white keys. Frank was excited! His mom asked if he wanted to try it out and he said yes! + +Frank started to play but was not very good. However he enjoyed the feeling of playing on a real piano. He smiled and his mom smiled back at him. + +Later that night, Frank found himself trying to make the same sounds and notes on the piano without actually being at the store. As he realized he had remembered the notes and the way the keys felt, he was filled with a feeling of accomplishment. + +It was then that he realized the piano had sparked something new inside him and he was excited to learn more. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenny. She was three years old and very intelligent. She loved to pretend. She was always dreaming up fun games to play. Today, Jenny wanted to pretend she was a princess. She put on her beautiful dress and ran around the garden. + +Suddenly, something caught her eye. She saw a lonely wooden leg lying in the grass. She picked it up and waved it around in the air. "I'm a one-legged princess," she said. She felt so brave and happy. + +Suddenly, Jenny heard an angry voice. It was her mom. "What are you doing?" Jenny put the leg down, embarrassed. Her mom told her that she should never pretend to be hurt or disabled. + +Jenny was sad. She felt like she was in trouble. She never meant to do anything wrong, but her mom was angry. Jenny knew that she had to be careful when she pretended next time. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Bob. He was lucky and he always wanted to explore the world. He decided to take a walk in the woods and soon found a big chest. He was so excited and he wanted to open it. + +He walked up to it and tried to open it. But it was locked tightly and Bob couldn't resist his curiosity. + +Suddenly he heard a voice. It was coming from inside the chest. Bob was scared, so he stepped back. + +The voice said: "Let me out of here! If you help me I'll make you very lucky". + +Bob thought about this for a moment and then stepped forward again. He asked: "How can I help you?". + +The voice replied: "There is a key to this chest. You need to find it for me and then I can get out. I will make you lucky if you help me." + +Bob thought this was a good idea. He looked around and soon found the key. He quickly unlocked the chest and opened the lid. Inside, there was a magical fairy who thanked Bob and said: "Now, because you helped me, I can make 3 wishes come true! What would you like?". + +Bob was so excited, he instantly replied: "I wish to travel around the world and find adventures!". + +The fairy granted his wish and Bob was very lucky. He thanked the +Once there was a poor family with three children. The oldest was named Bob and the youngest was named Molly. One day, Bob and Molly decided to build a raft together. They found some long sticks and some leaves. Carefully, they tied the sticks together and put the leaves on top. Bob and Molly thought it was the best raft ever! + +They took it to the lake and hopped on. Bob and Molly both had big smiles on their faces as they pushed the raft out into the water. They explored far and wide, and even saw some fish! When they had seen enough, the terrible happened. A big storm cloud came in! + +Quickly, Bob and Molly had to rush back to shore. The little raft was tossed around by the big, strong waves. When they made it back, the raft was completely destroyed. Bob and Molly both felt very sad. + +That day they learned never to venture out to far when they were on the lake. But even though the raft was torn apart, Molly and Bob didn't care. They had still had amazing and wonderful adventure! +Once upon a time there was a wealthy man who lived in a big house. He was very generous with his money and would share the riches with the people around him. Every day he would go to the same spot in the park to relax and be with nature. + +One day he met a little girl named Amy at his spot. She was three years old and loved the outdoors. The man and the girl started talking and soon became good friends. + +Every day, after the man's walk, he would remind Amy to be kind to everyone and that no matter how rich a person is, it's important to help other people. + +Amy remembered the man's words and kept them close to her heart. Whenever she saw someone who needed help, she could remember what her friend had told her. + +The two were inseparable and in the end, their friendship was the richest treasure the man could ever hope for. +Once there was a lonely bear. He wanted to act wild but he had no one to play with. One day he heard a noise in the woods. When he got there he saw a rabbit hopping around. The bear and the rabbit started to act wild, jumping and running around the woods. They jumped and chased each other around, until they both got tired. The bear and the rabbit were no longer lonely, and they played together every day in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a great fox. One day, the fox was walking in the woods and saw a wide tree trunk. He decided to sit down with his back to the trunk. As the fox settled himself on the side of the tree, he noticed a little hedgehog approaching. + +The hedgehog stopped and looked at the fox. +"Hello there," said the fox. "What brings you to this side?" +The hedgehog smiled. +"I am here to find a great place to sit and think," he said. + +The fox smiled and patted the side of the tree trunk. +"You are in luck," he said. "This is a great spot to sit and think. Why don't you join me?" + +The hedgehog happily hopped onto the tree trunk and sat down next to the fox. Together, they watched the sunset and talked about life in the forest. + +When the stars began to appear in the sky, the hedgehog thanked the fox and said goodnight. +The fox smiled, happy to have a new friend. +"Goodnight," he said. "I'm sure we'll meet again soon." +And with that, the hedgehog left, leaving the fox to enjoy the night alone. +Once upon a time, there was a Thinwell deep in the forest. There lived a little fox, who was always very curious. + +One day, the little fox was curious to see what was inside the Thinwell. So, the fox slowly crept to the edge of the well and peered inside. + +Just then, a frog jumped out and said, ‘Snap! I saw you peeking into the well.’ + +The fox was so scared that he jumped back and ran away. But the frog said, ‘Don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you.’ + +The fox felt brave and stepped closer to the Thinwell. He saw that the bottom was soft and muddy, with big yellow and green leaves. + +The frog said, ‘Come and explore with me. Let’s have some fun!’ + +So the fox and the frog snapped their fingers together and laughed as they explored the Thinwell and everything inside. +Gina was very tired. She had been playing with her friends all day, and now she was ready to go home. She saw a strange looking thing outside the door. It was a microscope! + +Gina was so excited to see it. She wanted to know what it did. She asked her mom if she could do something with it. + +Her mom said yes! She told Gina to take the microscope inside and see what it could do. + +Gina took it inside and looked through it. She saw so many amazing things. She saw bugs and plants, and things that looked like tiny mountains! It was so exciting! + +Gina spent all afternoon looking and learning with the microscope. When it was time to go, Gina was even more tired but she was also very happy. She had learned so much about the world and she was so excited to do more. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Emma. They both wanted to learn how to swim. +So one sunny day, Jack's mommy took them to the swimming pool. Jack's mommy taught them how to put their faces in the water and move their arms and legs. She showed them, gently and slowly, what to do. +Jack and Emma were excited and tried their best to learn. But Jack felt a bit scared and was not moving his arms and legs. Emma touched his hand to help him feel less scared. +Jack was so brave and eventually he was able to move his arms and legs! Then he and Emma both swam, together, laughing and having lots of fun. +Jack's mommy taught him that with help from your friends you can do anything! That is the lesson Jack and Emma learnt that day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very happy and loved to use her journal. Every day, she liked to add notes about her day to the journal. She thought it was helpful to write about her feelings and experiences. + +One day, the girl wanted to add something special to her journal. She searched around the house and found a very sparkly pen. She was so excited to use the new pen to add something to her journal. But when she started to write, the pen leaked and ruined the page. + +The girl was so upset that she had ruined her journal. She was sad for days and she tried to find a way to fix it but she couldn't. She was so sad that she decided to stop writing in her journal. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Lucy and Zara. One day, they were playing by the pond and found a big jar. + +"What's in the jar?" asked Zara. + +"Let's open it and find out," said Lucy as she grabbed the handle. + +They opened the jar very carefully and a strong, spicy smell filled the air. Inside was a living creature. + +"What is that?" said Zara in amazement. + +"It's a genie," said Lucy. "Let's rub it and make a wish." + +So Zara rubbed the genie and wished for her best birthday ever. But the genie wasn't happy about that. He wanted revenge! + +Suddenly, the genie made the ground shake and yelled, "You'll never have your wish, Zara!" + +Lucy and Zara ran away screaming. Lucy tripped and fell, but Zara kept going. When Lucy looked back, she saw the genie turn into smoke and vanish. + +Then Zara looked back too, and said sadly, "Our wish didn't come true." + +The friends knew they had to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there were two sisters who were both very clever. They were always looking for ways to solve difficult problems together. + +One day, the sisters saw a broken kite on the floor. One sister suggested to use a thread to mend it, and the other sister agreed. So, the two of them worked together and solved the issue with the kite. + +When they finished mending the kite, the sisters took it outside. They then tested the kite to make sure it was perfect. The air felt nice and the kite flew up into the sky so nicely. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes solving difficult problems can be difficult, but working together with others can help make a perfect solution. +Once there was a little girl named Megan. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. One day, Megan went to the park with her mom. + +As they walked, Megan kept pointing to things she noticed. + +"Mommy, what is that?" Megan asked, pointing to a flower. + +"That's a delicate flower," her mom said. + +Megan was very curious and wanted to touch the flower, but her mom told her to be careful. + +"It might lose its petals if you touch it," her mom said. + +So Megan reached out her hand slowly, but when she just brushed it, the delicate flower lost some of its petals. + +"Oh, no!" Megan said, feeling bad. + +"It's ok, Megan," her mom said. "It's important to work hard at taking care of things. But it's also ok to make mistakes sometimes." + +Megan smiled and hugged her mom. She felt better knowing that it was ok to lose things sometimes. +Once upon a time there was a little kitty called Fluffy. Fluffy was a very curious cat who loved to explore. +One day Fluffy hopped over a fence and found herself in a large garden. She was so excited to explore. + Suddenly she saw something in the corner. She went closer to take a peek and noticed it was a bright blue collar with a tiny bell on it. + +Fluffy was so curious that she guessed the collar must belong to someone. She mewed loudly and hopped closer to take a look. Suddenly a voice came from behind. + +"That's my collar!" + +Fluffy turned around and saw a small puppy. The puppy was very grumpy and had a bitter look on her face. She said through gritted teeth, "Where did you get my collar?" + +Fluffy was so scared she couldn't answer. She quickly dashed away and ran back over the fence. Fluffy was happy to be safe at home. She never went back to the garden again. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a baby called Jack. He wanted to get a big surprise for his mum. Jack thought and thought, until he had an idea. He wanted to give her a flame! + +So Jack started to look for a flame. He passed fields, rocks, and hills. Finally, he found one! + +Jack was so happy. He carefully held the flame and started to pass more hills and trees. Suddenly, he saw his mum! He smiled and ran to her. He was so excited to give the flame to her. + +His mum was very thoughtful when Jack gave her the flame. She gave him a big hug and said thank you. Jack felt loved, and it was a wonderful day! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy who was walking through an old forest. She came to an ancient cliff and stopped. She wanted to take a step but then she heard a voice, it was her mother. She told her that if she took a step, she could fall off the cliff. + +Lucy listened to her mother. She realised that it was important to follow the rules and to pay attention to the things around her, even if it meant stopping and not doing something she wanted to do. + +Lucy knew that she had to look around and be careful. She paid attention to the things around her and stepped away from the ancient cliff. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to your parents when they give you warnings. Even if it means not doing what you wanted to do, being careful and listening can keep you safe. +Once upon a time, there were two brothers named Matt and Will. They were both very careless when it came to their duties and had zero energy to do the things they were supposed to do. + +One day, their mom asked them to clean their room. Matt did not listen and went off to play with his toys. Will, on the other hand, chose to clean the room. + +When Matt returned, he was impressed by his brother's work. He asked Will to help him clean his room too. + +Will wanted to prove that he was responsible and was careful while cleaning Matt's room. He followed mom's orders and ensured that the room was properly cleaned. + +Mom noticed the boys' efforts and decided to record it in her diary. She praised Will and criticized Matt for being careless. + +The moral of the story is that being responsible and following instructions pays off in the end. +Once upon a time, there was a humble man who loved to clap. He loved to clap so much that he thought he could clap away the sadness in the world. Everywhere he went he filled the air with joyful clapping. + +One day, the man was walking home from his job and noticed a crowd of people. He asked them what was going on and they told him the news: a war had broken out in the land. He shook his head sadly, feeling helpless. + +But then, the man realized something! He thought, "Maybe I can use my clapping to help." He stepped up on a nearby rooftop and raised his hands. The crowd below quieted down as he began to clap. His clapping grew louder and louder until it could be heard from all corners of the land. + +The next day, the people were still fighting, but they were doing so more gently. They were clapping their hands instead of throwing rocks and then, finally, the war was over! They all agreed to live peacefully, and the humble man smile knowing his clapping had worked. + +He had used it to show that love can always conquer hate. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Maria and Jimmy. Maria had a plan. She wanted to learn about planets. She asked Jimmy about it and he was glad to help her. + +So, Jimmy and Maria held hands and with one giant leap, they hopped into the sky. As they flew higher and higher, they spotted Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and many other planets! It was so exciting! + +They stopped at a planet called Saturn and Maria was amazed by its bright rings. She laughed out loud, so happy to be there. + +Suddenly, Jimmy said, “We should always help one another. It's what friends do!†Maria nodded and smiled. She knew it was true. After saying goodbye to Saturn, Maria and Jimmy flew home. They hugged and said goodbye, sure to be friends forever. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help your friends. If we all do our part, we can make our planet a better place! +Once upon a time, there was a girl who never had any trouble. She always used her time to play and sleep. One day, she decided to go exploring. She went so deep into the woods she got lost. + +She tried and tried to get out of the woods, but could not find her way. After walking for what felt like forever, she found a house. This house seemed useful, so she decided to stay for the night. + +Once inside, she fell into a deep sleep. When she woke up, she heard loud noises coming from outside the house. She looked out the window and saw that a bunch of bad animals were causing trouble. The animals were so loud and naughty, she was scared. + +She tried and tried to get away, but the bad animals were everywhere. She was very scared and had no idea what to do. In the end, she couldn't get away and had to sleep among the bad animals. +Once upon a time, there was a bridge in a big, wide field. Every night, two friends went to the bridge, and one of them said the other had a secret. "Can you keep it?" The other friend nodded, and the first one whispered softly. + +The secret was shared for many nights, but one day a loud voice heard it. The friends were scared, but their secret was safe. + +The moral of the story is that secrets can be kept if you keep them to yourselves. If you whisper, no one can hear you. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They liked to play together in their tidy backyard. One day, Jack had a neat idea. He wanted to design something new with Jill. They decided to try making a quilt by stitching pieces of cloth together. + +But Jack and Jill didn’t agree on what to make! Jack wanted to make a car quilt and Jill wanted to make a flower quilt. They argued back and forth, neither one giving in. + +Finally, Jack had an idea. They could make a mix-up quilt with a car and a flower! They were both excited about the idea and worked together sewing the pieces of fabric. + +Once the quilt was finished, Jack and Jill admired their work. “Look how tidy it is!†they both said. They were so proud of their quilt that they hugged. From then on, they promised to always work together when they design something new. +Mum drove the car and the children in the back seat said, "Yay! We are going to Grandma's house!" + +But when the car kept going and going, the children started to get worried. + +"Mummy, why isn't Grandma's house here yet?" asked one of the children. + +Mum replied, "I am sorry, sweetheart, but there has been some trouble and we have to delay our visit by a few days." + +The children were sad and started thinking of ways to make Grandma's house appear. + +One of them had an idea and suggested, "Let's get a stubborn donkey and put it in the car. We can ride it to Grandma's house." + +Mum laughed and said, "That's very cute sweetheart, but I don't think it will work!" + +But the children were not ready to give up and said, "Maybe it will work if we are really really really stubborn! Let's try it!" + +Mum smiled and said, "One day maybe, but for now we will have to delay our visit to Grandma's house for a bit longer." +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Little Bear and Little Bunny. They were always very excited to go into town together. +One day, when they were walking down the street, Little Bear saw something that caught his eye. It was a hidden door that seemed to be part of the wall. Intrigued, he pointed it out to Little Bunny who, too, was intrigued. He nodded at Little Bear, as if it was a sign to go and explore. + +The two friends walked through the door and were amazed to find what was inside. It was a restaurant! Inside, there were decorations on the walls and a menu full of delicious food. Little Bear and Little Bunny looked at each other with excitement. Little Bear's eyes filled with joy when he saw the ice cream that was on the menu. + +The two friends settled down, and before they knew it they had eaten most of the food on the menu. When they were finished, they both felt full and content. Little Bunny, being the wiser of the two, turned to Little Bear and said "see, this is why it is important to take care and not overindulge. Now let's go outside and play. + +Little Bear nodded in agreement. He had learned a valuable lesson about being careful about what we eat and what we do. From that day on, Little Bear and Little Bunny were more careful about exploring the hidden places together and tried to be +Once upon a time, there was a huge motorcycle. It was so huge, it was hard to believe. It roared down every road, making loud noises. + +One day, the motorcycle stopped in front of a small house. Inside the house was a little girl and her father. The little girl was curious and wanted to explore. + +Her father told her to stay inside, but she didn't listen. She ran outside to the huge motorcycle. The motorcycle looked really interesting, but it looked a little dangerous. + +The little girl touched the motorcycle and soon a loud honking noise came from it. The motorcycle started to move, and the little girl got scared. She ran towards her father, who was standing nearby. + +But the motorcycle was going too fast, and the father could not catch her before she got hurt. Just as the little girl was about to be hit, the father jumped in front of her, pushing her out of the way, and taking the hit himself. + +He was so fast and strong that he managed to push the motorcycle away before it could do any real damage. He landed on the ground, a little hurt and scraped. + +The little girl was so relieved and hugged her father, who smiled at her and said, "I told you the motorcycle was sharp!" +Once there was a little girl. She was troubled and wanted to play outside but there was nowhere to go. Suddenly, she remembered the big garden nearby. She ran to it and saw a tall tree. The girl smiled when she saw the tree and decided to climb it. + +The girl looked up at the tree and stretched out her hand. She started to climb, reaching for the highest branch with excitement. As she climbed higher and higher, she saw the beautiful garden around her. + +Suddenly, the little girl heard a voice from below. She looked down and saw a friend of hers. The friend said, "Be careful! You don't want to fall!" + +But the girl smiled and replied, "Don't worry, I can do this. Just watch me!" And with that, the little girl kept on climbing until she reached the top of the tree. + +From there, the girl could see the whole garden. She smiled and laughed with happiness. She had found a way to have fun, even when she felt troubled. +Once upon a time, there was a wide sheep. He was looking for someone to join him on his big adventures. + +One day, he met a little girl named Emma. She was three years old and she was very excited to join in the fun. + +The little girl asked the sheep, “What can we do?†+ +The wide sheep smiled and said, “Let’s go explore!†+ +So the two of them set off together on a grand exploration. They ran through the meadows, crossed over tall hills, and skipping through the greenest of fields. + +After a while, they found themselves in a beautiful valley surrounded by rolling hills. The wide sheep turned to the little girl and said, “Let’s join together and make this valley our own!†+ +The little girl smiled, full of joy and excitement, and said, “Yes, let’s join together!†+ +And so the little girl and the wide sheep explored and played in their new, wide valley for many months. They became very close and made many wonderful memories together. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Tim and Jane. One day they decided to go on an adventure. They looked around to find something to do. Tim saw a hanger hanging on the wall. It was a yellow hanger with lots of colour. They decided to take it with them on their adventure. + +They ran through the grass and made their way to the park. Once they reached the park, they got some paint from the store and painted the hanger. They made it yellow and decorated it with stars, rainbows, and other shapes. + +When they finished, they decided to hang the hanger on a nearby tree. As the wind blew, it made the hanger move around in the sun. Tim and Jane watched the yellow hanger and smiled. They had a wonderful time on their adventure! +Once upon a time there was a tall parrot. He was standing in the park and looking around. Suddenly he heard a voice. It said "Be careful". The parrot got scared and he tried to run away. But it was too late. A tall man came running towards him and he grabbed the parrot. The parrot was very scared. The man had warned him to stay away from the park. But the parrot had not listened. The tall man took the parrot away with him and he never came back. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Ben. Ben went to a special class every day. Everyone in the class worked hard. Ben wanted to be the best! + +But he had to be very careful too. Ben was always very careful to follow the teacher's instructions. He didn't want to make any mistakes. He wanted to do the best work he could. + +Every day Ben worked hard. He was so proud of himself for doing such a good job. The other kids in the class liked how careful he was. + +At the end of each class, Ben's teacher gave him a big smile and a hug. That made Ben very happy. He was very proud of himself for working so hard and being so careful in class. + +The End. +Jimmy was at the beach with his mom and dad. His mom was spreading out a blanket to sit on, and his dad was holding a net. + +Jimmy asked his dad, "What is the net for?" + +His dad replied, "I'm going to sell this net today. I am a patient man, and I've been selling things here for many years now." + +Jimmy asked, "Can I help you sell the net?" + +His dad smiled and said, "That would be great. You can stand right here with the net and tell people how we are selling it." + +So Jimmy stood by the net and smiled at everyone that passed. He said in a loud voice, "We're selling this net! Who wants to buy it?" + +He was very patient - some people stopped to talk to him, but no one bought the net. + +But eventually, a kind couple bought the net, and Jimmy was so proud of himself. His dad was very proud and happy too. They both had smiles on their faces as they went home with their money. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Clara. She was three years old and loved playing with her dolls. She found a box in her room one day and it had her mom’s makeup in it. When Clara asked her mom what it was, her mom said it was her makeup and she laughed. Clara didn’t understand. + +Every day, Clara would look at the box of makeup and we wonder what it was. One day, she asked her mom again and her mom said it was something special, but that Clara wasn’t old enough yet. Clara shrugged and went to play. + +When Clara was five years old, her mom came into her room and asked if she wanted to try putting on some makeup. Clara was so excited! Her mom showed her how to put on some blush and eyeliner and taught her how to make herself pretty. When Clara looked in the mirror, she saw how soft and beautiful she looked. She was so happy! + +Clara loved playing dress up with her mom’s makeup and she couldn’t believe that it had been there all along. She was so glad she hadn’t given up trying to figure out what it was, but just waited until the time was right! +Mrs. Rabbit and Mr. Fox were walking in the woods. Suddenly, they came to a big hole in the ground. Mrs. Rabbit wanted to jump over it. But Mr. Fox wanted to go around the hole. They disagreed about what to do. + +Mrs. Rabbit hopped across the hole. She laughed and shouted, "That was fun!" Mr. Fox watched her and shook his head. He didn't like going over the hole. + +Then they found a playful kitten. The kitten wanted to play tag. Mrs. Rabbit and Mr. Fox agreed that it was a good idea. They ran and chased the kitten, laughing and having fun. + +Soon it was time to go home. The Rabbit and Fox said goodbye and headed in different directions. Even though they disagreed about the hole, they both enjoyed a playful day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Abby. She was very curious and always trying to explore her surroundings. + +One day, Abby went on a big search. She was searching for an elephant, but she couldn't find one.